Business Support Apprentice

Assist with ensuring all refuse vehicles comply with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) MOT, and taxation requirements. Assist with the creation and management of scheduled servicing and maintenance plans for refuse vehicles. Assist with ordering vehicle parts and consumables required for maintenance and operational efficiency. Assist with the preparation, organising and sending of all necessary compliance documentation to customers in a timely manner. Assist with the maintenance of accurate records of compliance activities, inspections, and certifications. Assist in monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards across operations. Assist with internal audits and inspections related to health and safety. and regulatory compliance. Support the implementation and ongoing adherence to ISO certifications and standards. Match invoices to purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across financial records. Match fuel receipts to fuel invoices, supporting accurate fuel expenditure tracking.

Training:

The training will be with City Skills. This will involve 2-hour online sessions per week and 6 hours of additional independent learning. The learning sessions will be carried out in a quiet area within Trash UK, and the apprentice will be given time during their working day to complete the independent learning tasks.

Training Outcome:

Immediate Roles:

Fleet Administration: Managing vehicle MOTs, tax, and compliance records. Parts Control: Sourcing components, managing inventory, and handling supplier buying. Compliance Officer: Ensuring operations meet legal transport safety regulations.

Future Leadership (5+ Years), plus additional qualifications:

Fleet Manager: Controlling budgets, vehicle lifecycles, and overall fleet strategy. Transport Manager: Taking legal and operational responsibility for the company's transport network. Supply Chain Manager: Overseeing large-scale parts procurement and logistics networks.

Key Skills You Gain:

Legal compliance and risk management. Budget tracking and parts spending analysis. Supplier negotiation and logistics coordination.

Employer Description:

Trash UK Limited is a refuse hire company that operates all over the country, hiring refuse vehicles to local authorities and private hire companies. We also refurbish refuse vehicles for local authorities and private companies all over the country.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative