At a Glance
- Tasks: Support office operations, manage driver records, and assist with customer queries.
- Company: Family-run supplier of construction and landscaping materials in Dinnington.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, potential for permanent role, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: 40 hours per week with a supportive team and a chance to progress into sales.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a friendly environment with real responsibilities and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn; no prior experience required.
The predicted salary is between 15500 - 20000 £ per year.
John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd is a family-run supplier of construction and landscaping materials based in Dinnington. We are seeking an apprentice to support in our office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviewing driver tickets daily to ensure they were uploaded to AggSmart, accurately recorded, and correctly signed.
- Scanning and distributing driver tickets to the Accounts department each morning.
- Monitoring driver clock-in and clock-out records using UAttend, ensuring timesheets were complete and accurate on a weekly basis.
- Managing driver holiday, leave, and day-off requests using UAttend and Microsoft Excel software.
- Answering incoming telephone calls, responding to customer and driver queries in a professional and efficient manner.
- Preparing customer quotations, calculating pricing, and processing customer orders.
- Liaising with the transport planner to schedule and coordinate daily jobs effectively.
- Maintaining and organising filing systems for quotations, orders, and related documentation.
- Communicating regularly with drivers to provide updates, resolve issues, and support daily operations.
- Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of transport and customer service operations.
40 hours per week 8-5 with an hour for lunch. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, driven and intelligent person with a hunger for career progression. After completion of the apprenticeship we could look at a permanent role with a progression into sales.
Office Support Apprentice, John Owen Aggregates, Dinnington, S25 3QZ employer: Barnsley College
At John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a supportive family-run business that values the growth and development of our employees. As an Office Support Apprentice, you will benefit from a friendly work culture, hands-on training, and the opportunity for career progression into sales after your apprenticeship. Located in Dinnington, we offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent place to start your career.
