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Business Administrator Apprentice (Level 3/Advanced) - KT&A3012

Apprenticeship Standard:

Business Administration Level 3

Location:

Maidstone (ME15 0AL)

Salary:

£236.80 per week

Qualifications Required:

GCSE Level 9-4 (or Grade A-C) in English and Maths. Or equivalent in these subjects.

Vacancy Reference:

KT&A3012

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Employer Description

An opportunity to get a long term career and learn all aspects of modern pest control. Pest-Tech are a professional team of experts covering all aspects of pest control. The company delivers pest control across Kent. The Technicians are supported by a highly efficient administration team.

Travel Information:

Maidstone Bus station-

Route 5 or 89 - 20min journey

Fast service 27 -12 mins

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Description of Vacancy

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as a Pest-Tech Ltd Apprentice. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity and support to develop new work-placed skills in an organisation committed to your professional success.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a supportive environment to develop the behaviours, knowledge and professional skills required of the role and the team.

  • Assisting the Director & Administration team of Pest-Tech with the office administration and customer support.
  • Diary and email management
  • Setting up and scheduling appointments
  • Assisting in organising work schedules for the technicians.
  • Communicate by phone call and email with letting agents, property managers and clients on services required or delivered.
  • Provide administrative support for Staff meetings i.e. setting minutes, collation and sending agenda and documents pre-meeting and the recording of meeting actions.
  • To use multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation
  • To assist in developing and maintaining an effective IT management system
  • To regularly review archive/dispose of dated material whilst ensuring that all archived documents are stored appropriately.
  • Monitor and order stationery supplies and open/distribute the post daily.
  • To work as part of the Pest-Tech Team providing an excellent level of operational support.
  • Builds and maintains effective working positive relationships within the company, and external clients.
  • Responsible for printing, making up of contract folders.
  • Ensure that all staff-related communication and client data is GDPR compliant.

Wage

£6.40 per hour

£236.80 per week

Hours

9-5pm Monday-Friday, which includes a 30 min paid lunch break.

20 Days Holiday Per Year plus Bank Holidays (usually 8 per year)

20% paid time during working hours is given to complete training, referred to as "Off the Job Training"

Skills Required

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate
  • Accurate keyboard skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • The ability to prioritise workload and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines
  • To be able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative

Personal Qualities

  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills
  • Focuses on People
  • Takes Ownership.
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Focuses on Results

Qualifications Required

GCSE Grade 9 - 4 (or A - C) in English and Maths as a minimum. Or equivalent qualifications in these subjects.

Training Provided

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard - Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently and as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.


Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, together with virtual training sessions and action plans, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.

Additional Detail

As of 1st April 2024, the NMW for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old Apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other Apprentices the Apprentice National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

The wage for Apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent in training.

Important Information

The employer has asked that you do not contact them directly. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are leading training organisation with over 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.