Business Admin Apprentice - THINK HIRE LIMITED

Summary

We are looking for an individual to join our team as an Apprentice Transport Planner & General Administrator. This dual role will provide hands-on experience in the logistics and transportation sector while supporting day-to-day office administration tasks. The successful candidate will gain valuable knowledge in this industry.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Business administrator

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
37.5 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 30 Nov 2024

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning

Assist the Transport Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating vehicle routes.
Support the efficient allocation of transport resources based on delivery and collection needs.
Monitor vehicle status and assist in updating route plans to ensure timely delivery.
Maintain accurate transport records, including vehicle logs, driver schedules, and delivery reports.
Support in liaising with drivers to provide guidance and instructions.

General Administration

Provide administrative support to the team, including handling emails, answering calls, and taking messages.
Assist in maintaining records, filing documents, and updating databases.
Support the preparation of transport reports, schedules, and relevant documents.
Help with invoicing, purchase orders, and tracking expenditures.
Conduct data entry, ensuring the accuracy and organization of company information.

Learning Opportunities

This apprenticeship will cover a range of skills in both transport planning and general administration, including but not limited to:

Understanding transport logistics and route optimization.
Learning administrative best practices and database management.
Gaining proficiency in industry-standard

software and communication tools.

Developing problem-solving skills by addressing real-world transport and logistical issues.
Building effective communication skills by interacting with team members, drivers, and external partners.

Where you’ll work

Waldron House

Drury Lane, Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 8EU

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. Apprenticeship Training will take place inside the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

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
Friendly manner
Positive work ethic
Flexible attitude
Phone calls

Other requirements

Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing program On-site parking Private medical insurance Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

Think Hire is the UK’s premier off-grid Energy-as-a-Service provider. Offering relocatable renewable energy solutions and cutting-edge solar hybrid power generation, we're not just a company; we're architects of a greener tomorrow. Pioneers of the Solartainer Versatile range, the world's first adaptable solar hybrid generators, Think Hire is at the forefront of driving positive change in the energy sector, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiency through an Energy-as-a-service proposition. Think Hire has been ranked in the top 30 of the 2024 edition of the Sunday Times 100, which highlights Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. We operate by providing a free energy consultation to evaluate the problem you wish to overcome on site and providing a direct and environmentally focused solution.