Office Apprentice

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An opportunity to join our team as an Administration Apprentice

• Are you a recent school or college leaver living within a viable commute of Tunbridge Wells looking for an Apprenticeship opportunity within a business environment
• An excellent opportunity to start a career, complete an apprenticeship and progress.

Future prospects

• A full time position at the end of the apprenticeship will be available for the apprentice if all goes well.
• On-going salary would be negotiable at the time of role availability.
• We are always looking to encourage natural progression throughout the company and any promotions would be discussed at that time.
• We are keen for on-going training and professional development

The Company

• Waste Management Brokerage

Privately owned commercial waste management company providing recycling and environmentally friendly waste management servicesthroughout the UK.

Our focus is on eliminating landfill through reducing waste at source, recycling and utilising new technologies. Our experience as regional business waste contractors, servicing national accounts, has not only taught us the value of local servicebut also of the need for national integration.

Our Vision is to continue the service delivery culture we have created of outstanding quality that is being delivered on a daily basis. We deliver a truly first class commercial waste collectionand recycling serviceto some of the UK’s most prestigious sites and most recognisable customers across many sectorsincluding retail, catering, schools, restaurants, hotels, food manufacturers, officesand more.

The Mission. In addition to providing exceptional client care, sustainability, legacy and environmental considerations which are at the forefront of everything we do; our transportation, waste management servicesand day-to-day processes are all designed to reduce our impact on the environment.

Your role

• We are based in a 3rd floor open plan office.
• The offices benefit from a lift.
• The office is both a Quiet and Focused office as well as Relaxed and Friendly environment.
• The apprentice will be sat within the open plan office, with own desk, amongst the rest of the staff.
• Assist with the growth of the business through offering support and administrative duties, learning all aspects of the business i.e. Business Support, Administration, Sales, Accounts etc
• General Administrative Duties
• Internal Sales
• Limited Accounts Duties
• Customer Service
• Telephone duties, sales, upsells, customer service

Personal qualities

• Positive attitude
• Motivated
• Team player
• Confident
• Deligient

Desired qualifications

• Apprentices are required to have GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 in maths & English

Training to be provided

• Level 3 in Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard

Course Content:

• Utilising IT programs and software
• Decision making
• Managing a quality service
• Project management
• Understanding the organisation and stakeholders
• Relevant regulations and policies
• Business fundamentals
• Professionalism and performance management
• Functional skills if needed

This Apprenticeship will involve:

• Off the job training
• You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
• You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role
• The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months
• This course has multiple start dates throughout the year

IMPORTANT

• Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
• An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university
• Please consider if the business is a viable commutel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate’s suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
• Please check the required starting date of the vacancy

Things to consider

• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate’s suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
• Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
• Please have a CV prepared on a word document
• An Apprenticeship and employer requires that any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying
• Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
• Please do not contact the employer directly
• The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £17,860.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you currently attending School, College or University(candidates in education are not eligible to start an Apprenticeship)’
• Thank you for your interest in this Apprenticeship. We are unable to consider applications that have not answered the following questions When did you complete your GCSE’s?
• Do you hold GCSE certificates in English and maths grades 4-9
• If hired when would you be free to start?(IMPORTANT Please check that you will be free on the vacancy start date)
• Are you currently attending School, College or University(IMPORTANT candidates in education are not eligible to start an Apprenticeship. We are unable to consider applicants who are about to start or that are in education)
• Would you have a local commute of the Tunbridge Wells postcode TN1 and how long would it take to travel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/12/2023
Expected start date: 08/01/2024