Business Admin Apprentice - NYLACAST

This is an excellent opportunity, working on a variety of projects whilst learning about the business processes, as well as gaining a full qualification.
Working week

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with a daily 60-minute lunch break.

37.5 hours a week

Reference number

VAC1000314926

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Business Admin Apprentice role will be to assist in the administration tasks within the Engineering department.

Main duties of the Business Admin Apprentice include, however not limited to

• To support the Engineering and Maintenance teams with the Procurement process.  Requesting quotations, raising purchase requisitions, progressing outstanding orders and resolving accounts queries as required.

• Support the Engineering team in the administration of Bills of Materials for the building of machinery.  Learning and understanding the importance of accurately capturing information and controlling of Technical documents and drawings.

• To work alongside the Drawing Office and provide support as required.

• Provide administrative support to the Research and Development department.   Reviewing and controlling Standards documentation.

• Assist in the preparation of Quality and Health and Safety documentation.

• Co-ordinating the day to day activities and capturing tasks carried out by all Engineering sub-departments.

• Communicating with both Internal and External contacts.

• Using Spreadsheets to capture, review and analyse data.

• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations for the Projects team.

• Support the Projects team in the preparation and control of project documentation.

• Learning and using company computer systems.

• General administrative tasks for all Engineering sub-departments, printing copying etc.

• Participating in office meetings and taking meeting minutes.

• Taking phone messages and passing them on.

• Learning and understanding about the company and the available products/services.

• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.

• Reacting to any other administrative tasks that are required by the company.

•  Adherence and understanding of Company Health and Safety procedures.

Your training plan

80% of the apprenticeship will be working with the employer and 20% will be off the job training, which includes attending Leicester College, at Freemen's Park Campus, one day every two weeks.

More training information

During this apprenticeship, the apprentice will gain an array of transferable skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or equivalent)

• Maths (grade 4 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Team working

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

About the employer

Nylacast is a leading manufacturer of low-weight, low-friction polymers components, using mechanical engineering principles, and offer award winning solutions for safety critical applications.

Company Benefits

28 days annual leave (20 Personal Holidays, 8 Bank Holidays)

After this apprenticeship

Working in the customer support role within the Engineer and/or Sales department.

Address

480 Thurmaston Boulevard, Leicester, LE4 9LN