Business Operations Apprentice
4FABRICATIONS & WELDING LIMITED · Unit X Robian Way, DE11 9DH
Business administrator (level 3)
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who wants to build a long-term career within a growing manufacturing business. This is not a filing and photocopying role. You will gain experience across customer service, sales administration, purchasing, production support and general business operations.
The work
Working towards a level 3 Business Administrator qualification and working alongside the office and management teams, the apprentice will develop a broad understanding of how a manufacturing business operates.
Typical duties will include:
- Answering telephone calls and emails in a professional manner and directing enquiries to the appropriate person.
- Preparing quotations, processing customer orders and keeping records and internal systems accurate and up to date.
- Producing and updating documents, spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft 365 suite, Sage50 and our custom software
- Supporting purchasing, sales and accounts administration, including filing and checking relevant paperwork.
- Communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues to obtain information and provide progress updates.
- Assisting with social media, CRM and digital marketing activities where required.
- Working alongside the production team to collate documentation and software codes required for the factory
- Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced office and providing general administrative support to the wider business.
- Completing off-the-job training and coursework towards the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
Training
- Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.
The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Training provider: BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
What you come out with
We are committed to developing talent from within. Apprentices who successfully complete the programme and demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude and eagerness to learn may be offered a permanent position, with further training and opportunities for career progression within the company.
What they are looking for
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE Maths and English 4/C or above
Things to consider
Our dress code is smart casual for all employees – no jeans. All employees must be tidy and presentable.
The employer
4 Fabrications & Welding Ltd are a family run Midlands based manufacturer, supplying high quality welded mild steel products to the UK and beyond.
Workplace
- Unit X Robian Way, DE11 9DH