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Business Administration Trainee
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Business Administration Trainee – CLAAS U.K. Ltd.
Company: CLAAS U.K. Ltd. Location: Saxham, UK Start Date: 09/07/2024 Professional Level: Graduates Key Area: Business Administration
About CLAAS UK at Saxham
CLAAS UK provides comprehensive support across Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts for its dealer network in the UK and Ireland. In addition, CLAAS UK is the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the region.
Officially opened in 2020, our state-of-the-art headquarters in Saxham offers a dynamic and supportive working environment for employees. As a family-run business, we prioritise the well-being of our staff, fostering a culture based on trust and mutual respect.
Your Role In Our Team
Based at the CLAAS UK Headquarters in Saxham, we are looking for a Business Administration Trainee to support multiple teams, including Executive Support, Finance, HR, and our Saxham site.
This role offers an opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience across different departments
- Achieve a professional qualification with full internal support and dedicated study time during working hours
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Main Duties:
- Assist the Head of Business Administration with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks
- Manage compliance-related matters as they arise
- Oversee the Performance and Staff Appraisal (PSA) process throughout the year
- Act as the first point of contact for Insurance Claims, including related analysis
- Organise Charity Committee meetings and events in collaboration with committee members
- Assist with arranging company events
- Provide administrative support for company vehicles
- Support Facilities and site administration as needed
- Assist with Health and Safety administration, including organising training sessions
- Cover front-of-house reception duties when required
- Perform other ad-hoc administrative tasks as necessary
Your Profile
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within CLAAS UK
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Strong character, capable of challenging when necessary
- Proficiency in IT skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn
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Working Hours
- According to business requirements (Minimum 37.5 hours per week)
- 5 days on-site, with one working-from-home day after probation
- This role is for a fixed-term two-year training contract
Training & Support:
- Comprehensive support in funding training costs for your professional qualification
- Coverage of first-attempt examination fees
- Dedicated study time during working hours, with additional study expected outside of hours
How to Apply
For more information about this opportunity, please contact:
- Jess Goodchild (Head of HR):
- ✆ 07788 314223
- ☎ jessica.goodchild@claas.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Person:
Julie Christine White, CLAAS Recruiting Team 📞 +44 01284 777733
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