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Varied Role in a Unique Sector
A varied role within a unique sector where every day is different, working with worldwide customers and suppliers.
Most of Your Apprenticeship is Spent Working
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
- Interpret the client’s requirements from specifications and drawings and use software and internal support personnel to build up an estimated cost and price proposal to suit the client’s request.
- Liaise with suppliers for materials and sub-contract cost.
- Deal with clients' technical questions with support from the company’s manufacturing engineers to maximize the new business opportunities.
- The role also may require the successful candidate to represent the company at future UK exhibitions with other team members.
- All supplier and customer interaction is via email and telephone.
- Assist with logistical tasks and stock control.
Where You'll Work
Unit 1
Capital Park, Combe Lane, Wormley
Godalming
GU8 5TJ
Apprenticeships Include Time Away from Working for Specialist Training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Training Course
Business Administrator (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organization in order to:
- Write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyze data.
- Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.
- Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
- Able to update and review databases, record information, and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including:
- Emails, letters, files, payments, reports, and proposals.
- Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management.
- Drafts correspondence, writes reports, and is able to review others' work.
- Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organization's procedures.
- Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
- Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
- Seeks advice from more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organization.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
- Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
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Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing, or on digital platforms.
- Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
- Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
- Answers questions from inside and outside of the organization, representing the organization or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard.
- Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work.
- Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
- Shares administrative best-practice across the organization, e.g., coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
- Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
- Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.
- Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g., impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organization).
- Manages resources, e.g., equipment or facilities.
- Organizes meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings, and creates action logs as appropriate.
- Takes responsibility for logistics, e.g., travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor, and report.
- Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
- Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training Schedule
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training and support to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for the role. Your training will include:
- A comprehensive company induction
- Health and Safety training and workplace compliance
- Learning company policies and procedures
- Training on Sage 50 Stock Control
- Training on Sage 50 Accounts
- Completing a range of Health and Safety e-learning courses
- Understanding and completing Risk Assessments
- Learning how to use accountable spreadsheets and maintain accurate business records
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Regular off-the-job training leading to a nationally recognized qualification
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Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- ICT/Computer Science (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Confidence
- Motivation
- Trustworthy
- Punctual
Other Requirements
Transport links - we are based a 5-minute walk from Witley train station, which is the main line between London and Portsmouth. We also have regular buses between Guildford and Haslemere.
Driving is not essential.
Mine Technology Services
Mine Technology Services is a leading provider of innovative safety systems and technology solutions that support mobile plant operations across the underground and surface mining industries worldwide. With a strong focus on improving safety, productivity, and operational efficiency, the company works closely with customers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that help create safer working environments.
In addition to the mining sector, Mine Technology Services provides advanced safety and monitoring solutions for a wide range of industries, including commercial and industrial vehicles, haulage and logistics, agriculture, and marine applications. By combining technical expertise with a commitment to customer service, the company continues to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of operators across multiple sectors.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mine-technology-services-ltd/ (opens in new tab)
Your Earnings Can Increase Over Time with an Apprenticeship
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There would be the opportunity for the role to become a permanent position with Mine Technology Services.
Salary to be negotiated on market rates and prior performance and experience.
There would be the opportunity to carry on with further development courses and promotion within the company.
The Contact for This Apprenticeship Is:
WEIR TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Noyce
mnoyce@weirtraining.co.uk
07885 881069
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043115.
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