Business Administration Apprentice (Operations & Purchasing)

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of our busy electrical and mechanical engineering business while working towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Your duties will include:

Adding new jobs, quotations and customer information to our management system Updating engineer labour, timesheets and job records Assisting with the preparation and processing of invoices Answering telephone calls and responding to customer enquiries Managing emails and supporting general office administration tasks Filing and maintaining electronic and paper-based records Liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues in a professional manner Learning company procedures and business processes to support the smooth running of the business Assisting with purchasing, ordering materials and supplier enquiries as experience develops Supporting stock control and stores administration activities as part of your long-term development

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of the business, with a clear progression pathway into purchasing, procurement and operational support following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard including a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator Monthly classes at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)

Training Outcome:

This is intended to be a long-term position within the business rather than solely an apprenticeship placement. Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a more operational role involving stores, purchasing and supplier management.

As part of this progression, there may be the opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Procurement and Supply qualification to further develop knowledge and skills within purchasing and procurement.

The long-term aim is to develop the successful candidate into a key member of the business with a broad understanding of office administration, purchasing, stores management and business operations, providing support across multiple departments and opportunities for continued career development.

Employer Description:

We are an established electrical and mechanical engineering company based in Colchester, providing installation, maintenance, repair and breakdown services to commercial and industrial customers across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

With a team of approximately 15 employees, we deliver a wide range of services including electrical installations, control systems, machinery repairs, mechanical breakdowns, welding and fabrication, pump and motor maintenance, fault finding and planned preventative maintenance. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable service and building long-term relationships with our customers.

Much of our work comes from repeat business and customer recommendations, reflecting our reputation for quality workmanship, responsiveness and customer service. Whether supporting a planned project or responding to an urgent breakdown, we aim to provide practical engineering solutions that keep our customers operating effectively across administration, operations, stores and procurement within a busy engineering environment.

We are an established electrical and mechanical engineering company based in Colchester, providing installation, maintenance, repair and breakdown services to commercial and industrial customers across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

With a team of approximately 15 employees, we deliver a wide range of services including electrical installations, control systems, machinery repairs, mechanical breakdowns, welding and fabrication, pump and motor maintenance, fault finding and planned preventative maintenance. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable service and building long-term relationships with our customers.

Much of our work comes from repeat business and customer recommendations, reflecting our reputation for quality workmanship, responsiveness and customer service. Whether supporting a planned project or responding to an urgent breakdown, we aim to provide practical engineering solutions that keep our customers operating effectively across administration, operations, stores and procurement within a busy engineering environment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break each day

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness