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Once we have received your application you will be invited into college for a 30 minute interview and if necessary, to complete maths and/ or English assessments. If you pass this stage we will forward your CV to the employer who will then decide to invite you for the second interview.
About the vacancy
An opportunity for an immediate start to work as an apprentice within a long-established business with a vast focus on sustainability. We are looking for someone to provide general office duties to ensure the office is well organised and running smoothly, and wants to be a part of a developing, fast-paced company.
- Office Administration: Assisting in General office administration including managing emails, photocopying, and other administrative duties
- Customer service: Assist with customer inquiries via phone calls and emails in a professional manner
- Product Organisation: Preparing products for tradeshows, photo shoots and product launches
- Mail Management: Efficiently handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Project Assistance: Supporting various projects by coordinating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
- Travel Booking: Assist in the planning and booking of business trips
- Internal Communication: Managing emails, letters, and other forms of internal communications
- Departmental Support: Provide assistance to various departments with their ongoing tasks
- Supply Management: Order and maintain janitorial products, office supplies, and consumables
- Meeting Coordination: Set up meeting rooms and arrange refreshments as needed
- Financial Tasks: Supporting uploads of team credit card expenses
- Any other duties as assigned
You will receive the following training:
Business Administrator L3 Standard.
College attendance will be required one day a month.
What skills are we looking for?
- 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 : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
Outcome
Subject to a successful apprenticeship you will be employed by the company and considered for a full time role.
The starting salary is £12,480 a year for 37 hours Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm or 9.00am - 5.00pm..
The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 6 Months, starting on Monday, January 20 2025. Applications close on Friday, January 10 2025.
About the employer
Following its conception shortly after the Second World War by Herbert Harold Smith, H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1962. H.H. Smith & Sons Co. Ltd is a construction company which aims to constantly offer a high quality product, within budget, on time in a safe manner. Our proven track record and consideration for the built environment has enabled us to establish long-term working relationships. We have been providing a high quality and innovative construction service since 1955. The company has steadily grown and successfully developed into a business that now supplies a comprehensive service to a vast range of customers throughout the United Kingdom.
We are based at 95 BURY OLD ROAD, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, M45 7AY
