Apprenticeship in Business Administration Trainee - Immingham, United Kingdom - DFDS

DFDS

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Immingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

This is 15 month apprenticeship working towards a Business Administration Level 3, this apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship meets National Minimum Wage.

Training to be provided

Business Administrator Level
Functional Skills Level maths and English if required

Overview of the Apprenticeship

Looking to start a career within a fast-paced industry which is rewarding and secure? At DFDS, we have an opportunity for an Equipment Controller Apprentice to join us working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, at our site in Immingham.

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working with a small team, you'll be coordinating all aspects of equipment movement and maintenance across Europe which involves compiling data, monitoring incoming customer requests, and working with internal information platforms.

Alongside gaining your Business Administration Apprenticeship, we'll train you on everything you need to be successful in your role and apprenticeship.

We're on the hunt for an open-minded colleague who is collaborative and has new ideas.

To be successful, you'll need to have the drive to learn and in return we'll offer you a career with us.

You'll need to be confident enough to be vocal with new ideas - we're always looking for better, more effective ways of working so we love to hear your thoughts.

Equipment Controller and Workshop Administrator duties to learn.

Check daily on where all the trailer fleet is and follow up on static equipment
Organising the MOT & Service schedules for the fleet of trailers
Arrange with third party repairers in all countries to book in MOT, service, and repair work on daily basis
Arranging for unscheduled maintenance and breakdown
Ensure that cost control is adhered to
Assist in building a new IT system within the Equipment function
Arrange and book trailers to ship empty to countries who are requesting extra equipment
Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures and standards at all times
Always work with due care and attention and in accordance with current HSE requirements to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others
Ensure strong working relationships are built and maintained with the clients/customers

Skills Required:
Good, solid IT skills, especially Microsoft office.

Personal Qualities:
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, punctual, good attention to detail.

Open minded, flexible, willing to learn lots of new skills and very collaborative A person who gets on well with people with attention to detail.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace. You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout. You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship there may be opportunity for a permanent role within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) essential

Things to consider

Pension/Benefits:
Life assurance cover (After probation period)

Contributory company pension scheme (After 3 months service) Holiday Purchase Scheme (After probation period) Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips Full employee assistance programme including:
(After 3 months service) Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family. Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform. Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

About the employer
DFDS is Northern Europe's largest Shipping & Logistics company. P