Apprentice Business Administrator – Engineering

About this opportunity

A&F Sprinkler Services Ltd are currently looking for an Apprentice Administrator to join their dynamic and down to earth admin team in the Engineering department.

A normal day would include:

We are a multi-talented organisation so can we can accommodate all levels of experience and abilities. We offer training to achieve the required credentials, we can accommodate someone who is interested in Sprinkler sales but doesn’t yet have any experience. – IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!

What we need from you;

• Excellent communication skills
• Someone who is comfortable speaking on the phone
• Attention to detail
• Be able to work to tight deadlines
• IT literate
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (inc English, Maths)

The main duties within the department include:

• To undertake administration tasks necessary to manage and document the day to day business
• Working alongside key personnel within the company to assist in administration duties
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organise and schedule appointments
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain contact lists
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to visitors
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
• Adhoc projects

Health & Safety:
Keeping work area clean and tidy and working as part of a team.
Following good health and safety working practices in line with Company procedures.

What you could go on to do
Potential progression to gain experience in other areas of the business

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role combined with a structured in-house training programme with the Company.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take. We have an initiative through Transport for Greater Manchester that can potentially offer a free refurbished bike and a 28 days bus pass to assist with travel to work for apprentices

What you should have to apply

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (inc English, Maths)

Personal Qualities

• A presentable person with a desire to learn new skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal/team working skills
• Dependable/good time keeping
• Positive attitude to work and personal development
• Must be prepared to work in a manufacturing based environment

Skills

• Ability to work in a logical organised manner
• Have a good ability in ITC skills - MUST be IT literate
• Be able to produce accurate work
• Good communicator - verbal and written (emphasis on team working skills)
• Able to read and follow work instructions