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Apprentice Office Administrator

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary
£168.75 per week
Closing date
12 Oct 2019

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Energy & Utilities
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

Prowired Electrical is an Approved NICEIC Electrical Contractor. We undertake all types of work from small jobs around the home to large housing developments.

All of our staff are fully qualified, professional and obtain a high working standard.

Prowired Electrical is a well-respected company in the Construction industry. We maintain our high standards by constantly monitoring health and safety, workforce activity and on-going staff training. We believe by taking these items seriously it gives us the ability us to help expands our business and form good working relationships with our clients.

Prowired covers the whole of Kent, London and South East of England.

DESCRIPTION OF VACANCY

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to establish and develop a range of administrative skills with an established electrical firm.

As the apprentice office administrator, you will play a key role in contributing to the ongoing success of the company by ensuring that processes continue to run smoothly behind the scenes.

From dealing with customer enquiries and scheduling deliveries for our electricians, to keeping our stationery supplies in stock, you will not get bored and there will be scope for your role to evolve with experience.
If you are driven, keen to learn and want to be a part of the brand we are so proud of, we would love to hear from you!

This is a varied and busy role.  Tasks will include – but are not limited to – the following:

-Answer and direct phone calls
-Organise and schedule appointments
-Write and distribute email, letters and forms
-Develop and maintain a filling system
-Update and maintain office policies and procedures
-Order office supplies
-Book travel arrangements
-Help with ordering materials and sending purchase orders
-Regularly speaking to the electricians and helping them organising deliveries
-Liaise with the directors and staff to handle requests and queries
-Help and organise customer care defects

WAGE

£168.75 per week with scope for more subject to performance reviews

HOURS

37.5 paid hours per week:

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Includes an half – hour (unpaid) lunch break each day

SKILLS REQUIRED

The successful candidate should have good customer service skills, and good ICT skills.  Previous use of Excel spreadsheets is desirable.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

We are looking for somebody who is willing to learn and be a key part of the team and brand we are proud of.

The successful candidate should be polite, punctual and presentable.

Offer of the apprenticeship will be subject to a DBS check.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Maths – GCSE Grade C / 4 minimum
English – GCSE Grade C / 4 minimum

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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