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Administration Assistant Apprentice

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Salary
£140 per week
Closing date
21 Apr 2019

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

Employer Description
Based near New Hythe station in Aylesford, this is the UK operation for an Austrian company, delivering products for facade design, external wall insulation & facade renovation services.

The company seeks to provide products that will help people live in a healthy and energy efficient environment.


Description of Vacancy 
As an Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the company’s service to its customers.

This will include handling enquiries, processing and maintaining orders and some data input.

You will have the opportunity to develop your office skills.

Duties will include:

Answering the telephone and handling and dealing with calls 
Process, monitor and despatch sample orders 
Assist with customer queries 
Check and file courier invoices 
Assist with courier claims for lost or damaged goods 
General administration


Wage
£140 (£4 per hour)


Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm
1 hour lunch unpaid
35 hours per week


Skills Required
Good verbal and written skills 
Competent in Microsoft programmes


Personal Qualities
Positive attitude 
Willingness to learn 
Punctual


Qualifications Required
GCSE Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications in these subjects.


Training Provided
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Framework – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.

Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards


Additional Details
As of 1st April 2018, the NMW for Apprentices is £3.70 per hour. This applies to 16 - 18 year old Apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other Apprentices the Apprentice National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

The wage for Apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent in training.


Important Information
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.

Company

Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.

Company info
Website
Telephone
03000422916
Location
Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB

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