At a Glance
- Tasks: Join DPD Group as a Business Admin Apprentice and develop essential skills in various departments.
- Company: DPD Group values diversity and inclusivity, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 qualification, with potential for a permanent role and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday, with a mix of office and remote work after training.
- Why this job: Start your career in admin while making a positive impact in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
The predicted salary is between 19575 - 23925 £ per year.
We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join DPD Group. As a Business Admin Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career in admin.
At DPD, we’re proud to have one of the most diverse and inclusive teams in the country. Diversity is a strength, and for us it’s important we reflect the communities we serve. Our team includes people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. If you're looking for a workplace that values diversity, and where you can be part of a team that is making a positive impact, we'd love you to join us.
What You'll Do
- Claims Apprentice
- To administer the processing of customer claims for lost and damaged parcels subsequently issuing financial settlements where applicable and appropriately communicating to customers when not.
- Manage customer interactions via telephone and email ensuring our customers expectations are always appropriately met.
- To validate new claim requests against clearly defined policies and issue claims forms to our customers where appropriate.
- To validate completed customer claim forms against clearly defined policies to establish if DPD are liable for loss and damage in transit issuing settlement or rejecting where appropriate.
- Manage inbound calls and email relating to all of the above areas ensuring our customers expectations are always appropriately met.
- Ensure all tasks are completed with agreed timescales ensuring all defined quality standards are met.
- Complete adhoc tasks in relation to the above when appropriate.
- New Accounts Apprentice
- To administer the opening of new customer accounts.
- Manage internal and external customer interactions via telephone and email ensuring their expectations are always appropriately met.
- Data input of credit application details onto internal systems to create new customer accounts.
- Validate information provided by customers against relevant external data sources.
- Credit check applications using nominated credit agencies.
- Apply account sanctions against company policy based on all available data.
- Actively engage with internal departments such as sales Customer Relationship Management where appropriate to ensure all of the above are achieved.
- Manage inbound calls and email relating to all of the above areas ensuring our customers expectations are always appropriately met.
- Ensure all tasks are completed with agreed timescales ensuring all defined quality standards are met.
- Complete adhoc tasks in relation to the above when appropriate.
- Credit Management Apprentice
- To administer the resolution of customer invoices queries subsequently issuing credit notes where applicable.
- To proactively contact customers via telephone and email to secure payment commitments for invoices ensuring they are paid to agreed payment terms.
- Investigate customer invoice queries against clearly defined policies and administer credit notes where appropriate.
- Manage accounts receivable ledger, proactively contacting customers via telephone and email to ensure invoices are paid to agreed payment terms.
- Manage inbound calls and email relating to all of the above areas ensuring our customers expectations are always appropriately met.
- Actively engage with internal departments such as Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Services and Finance where appropriate to ensure all of the above are achieved.
- Ensure all tasks are completed with agreed timescales ensuring all defined quality standards are met.
- Complete adhoc tasks in relation to the above when appropriate.
Training Outcome
Completion of the level 3 qualification and potential permanent role within this sector.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Once fully training 2 days in the office and 3 days from home 37.5 hours per week
Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Number of Positions Available: 4
Training Provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Hybrid Admin Apprentice - Level 3 (Remote Work) in Bristol employer: DPDGROUP UK LTD
At DPD Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. As a Hybrid Admin Apprentice, you'll not only gain valuable skills in business administration but also enjoy a supportive culture that encourages personal growth and development. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being, DPD is an excellent choice for those seeking a meaningful career in a dynamic and impactful organisation.