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Apprentice Receptionist/Accounts Administrator

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Ashford, Kent
Salary
£8000 per year
Closing date
23 May 2019

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

Job Details

Employer Description

VJ Technology is one of the leading distributors of Fixings, Fasteners and Building Consumables in the UK. Our customers include a range of the most renowned names in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries; among them are main contractors and specialist sub-contractors.

As well as a vast product range, VJ Technology also offers:

  • Full technical support
  • HAVS and RCS Test Laboratory
  • Training: PAT and Abrasive Wheels
  • E-trading
  • Research and Development
  • Site testing of anchors and rebar

Description of Vacancy

We are looking for an apprentice to join our busy team in Ashford.

This role will include daily reception duties including the daily filing of the sales paperwork.  On completion of this the candidate will participate in helping the accounts department. Duties will include:

  • Meeting and greeting customers face to face
  • General Reception duties
  • Answering the telephone
  • Maintaining filing for sales team
  • Photocopying

Wage

£8000 per year (negotiable depending on experience)

Hours

Monday to Friday

40 hours per week

Skills Required

  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Well organised
  • Attention to detail

Personal Qualities

  • Good Communication Skills both written and verbal
  • A willingness to learn and develop
  • Flexible
  • Smart, professional appearance

Qualifications Required

A* – C Maths and English or equivalent is desirable

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 Detail

As of 1st April 2019, the NMW for Apprentices is £3.90 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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