About the employer

George Brown & Sons is a North West based Plumbing & Heating Company established in 1870. A locally recognized family business with 150 years experience in the design, installation of domestic plumbing & heating systems for the new build construction industry.

About the vacancy

Immediate start for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our small, supportive team as a Business Administrator. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that offers excellent long-term career progression, is forward thinking and client focused.

  • Handle incoming and outgoing communications – including emails, calls, and post – ensuring timely and appropriate responses
  • Organise and coordinate meetings
  • Maintain up-to-date records and filing systems
  • Communicate with clients to provide updates and request any outstanding documentation
  • Demonstrate a professional and polite telephone manner at all times
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload effectively
  • Comfortable dealing with colleagues and clients in a professional and confident manner
  • Ensure all data is processed and stored in line with relevant legislation, with full regard for security and confidentiality
  • Accurately input and update internal data systems as required
  • Process documentation quickly and accurately to support team operations
  • Receive and manage client files, uploading key information to online portals (full training will be provided)

You will receive the following training:

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • This qualification requires college attendance once per month

What skills are we looking for?

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

Qualifications

  • Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
  • Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

  • We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

The starting salary is £16,380 a year for 35 hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at Millett House Millett Street, Bury, BL9 0JA

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