Operations Administrator Apprentice

Key Responsibilities

Supporting and learning from the current operations team in the following areas:-

Purchasing

Assist with supplier communication and purchase orders Support stock and material control activities Help maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation

Order Intake & Sales Administration

Process customer orders accurately and efficiently Liaise with customers regarding order updates and enquiries Support the sales team with administration, quoting and reporting

Production Planning

Assist with production scheduling and planning activities Help monitor production progress and delivery schedules Support communication between departments to ensure smooth workflow

Quality

Support quality documentation and reporting processes Assist with inspections and quality control administration Help maintain compliance with company and customer standards

Health & Safety

Assist with maintaining health and safety records Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities Promote safe working practices across the business

Finance Administration

Learn and support sales invoice processing and general finance administration including purchase ledgers Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records Work alongside the finance team on reporting and documentation An understanding or Payroll and Banking Admin

Training & Development

This role is ideal for someone eager to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will:

Receive training across multiple business functions Learn directly from experienced professionals in their specialist fields Gain valuable knowledge of manufacturing and business operations Have the opportunity to identify and develop a future specialism within the company

The long-term aim is for the individual to grow into a specialist or leadership role once their training and development programme is complete.

Training:

For this Apprenticeship Standard, learners will have the opportunity to give focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will allow for good business acumen, decision making and the understanding of tools and techniques in relation to time and project management. The completion of this Apprenticeship Standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the Apprentice. This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the Apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for End Point Assessment.

Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the Standard. Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.

Training Outcome:

Talisman Group Rochester Ltd offers more than just a job — it offers the opportunity to build a career within a successful and forward-thinking manufacturing business. With a strong heritage, diverse customer sectors, and exciting plans for the future, Talisman is committed to developing talented individuals who want to grow with the company.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, future possible career outcomes could be joining the management team in commercial, purchasing, sales or accounts.

Employer Description:

Talisman Group Rochester Ltd is a long-established injection moulding manufacturer supplying products across a wide range of industries and sectors.

Working Hours :
8:00am to 4:45pm, Monday to Thursday (30 min break). 8:00am to 1:00pm, Friday (no break).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Willingness to Learn,Positive Attitude,Proactive,Independent