Business Administrator Apprentice

Introduction

The Business Administration Apprentice – Repairs will work to support the successful delivery of repairs, compliance, reinvestment and environmental works by our internal team and contractors.

About the Employer

Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.
Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!
We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.

What You'll Do

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Committed to learning and gaining qualification within agreed timeframes,
• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the Plus Dane Housing’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion,
• To provide support across the Repairs and Environmental Teams in the processing of invoices through IT systems and liaising with Contractors and Suppliers in the resolution of queries
• To support to the Scheduling team
• Support in the timely and accurate updating and storing of company records – Vehicles, Electrical and Gas Compliance Certification, Materials, Contractors.
• Support the Senior Scheduler in the production and distribution of reports
• Support the Senior Scheduler in the review of system records
• To provide information to Team Leaders to support the accurate and efficient completion of Timesheet information by Trades Team Staff
• To co-operate with Plus Dane in complying with relevant health and safety. legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post,
• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate,
• To undertake any other similar duties as may be reasonably be expected of the post holder.

Training Outcome

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Keen interest
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Committed
• Willingness to support others
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good work ethic
• Good punctuality
• Enthusiasm
• Accuracy

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C+
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C+

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.