Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship

Introduction

Flann Microwave Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Admin apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry. 

About the Employer

For almost 70 years Flann Microwave Ltd has been the market-leading designer and manufacturer of precision passive RF, Microwave and millimetric products, solutions and service. We produce critical components and sub-systems required to deliver, test, measure and calibrate systems operating from 300MHz to 1.1THz, supplying to several industry sectors:

• SATCOM & Spaceflight
• Metrology, Test & Measurement
• R&D & Academia
• Telecommunications 5G & 6G
• Aerospace & Defence
• Security From the company’s inception in 1956

 Flann has and continues to be a family run business. We employ around 50 highly skilled engineers and professionals who have supported us as the company’s global reputation for quality, reliability and performance has grown. Located in Bodmin, Cornwall, our purpose-built factory and business premises occupy an area of 1800m2 situated in attractive grounds with views over the rolling Cornish countryside. Since 1993 Flann has held a quality system status with the accreditation ISO9001:2015 which we continue to comply with Flann’s on-going policy of maintaining the highest standards ensures that the Company’s global reputation for quality, reliability and performance will continue in the future.

What You'll Do

Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of goods and services to efficiently and cost-effectively support Company operations.

Main duties:

• Proactively manage and coordinate designated procurement responsibilities
• Assist in the implementation of the Purchasing strategy
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best deal is secured for goods and services in terms of specification, quality, price and delivery
• Raise purchase orders in a timely manner in line with organisational requirements for materials, components, sub-assemblies and/or services by interrogating the Company’s MRP system
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with critical and key suppliers
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure timely and accurate specification of procurement requirements
• Help review current working practices to ensure effective and efficient
• Assist in reporting and reviewing supplier cost performance
• Work with others to implement the Company’s policies and business objectives
• Processing of works orders and purchase orders, including drawing release to production and subcontractors 

Training Outcome

Potential offer of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE