Introduction
South West Electrics are offering an exciting and career-defining opportunity to an individual looking to develop a career in business, admin and finance. This role is intended to develop on from the apprenticeship to a senior position within the business.
About the Employer
Our culture is built on our experience and professionalism - within the team there are decades of experience operating at the highest national level and standard. South West Electrics is the culmination of a desire to bring this workmanship and passion for the industry to the region with a trustworthy, personal touch. We take pride in our emphasis on rigorous tenacity and safety across everything we do, from delivering industry-leading designs and installation to disposing our waste in an environmentally-friendly way, being best-in-class is woven into everything we do.
We don’t ask our customers to compromise anywhere, as we take on responsibility and liability across every aspect of any project we work on, as required. The confidence we have in our team and their ability to deliver reliable work extends across method statements, risk assessments and installation itself. Ultimately, this combines to create a team that is able to offer competitively priced, flexibly available and - above all - quality work.
Each of our team is certified within the Construction Skills Certification Scheme to a National Vocational Qualification standard - whilst also holding a variety of health and safety accreditations. This flexibility and agility in safety practices means our team can take on training to carry out any required work, being constantly evaluated by SSSTS qualifiedsite supervisors who are present on every project as and when required.
With specialist knowledge across a variety of sectors and experience in projects on the largest scale, South West Electrics can take on any project and deliver outstanding results.
What You'll Do
Starting in a Business Administrator role, your duties will include:
- Answering phone calls and emails from customers and suppliers
- Purchasing and ordering materials and equipment
- Processing invoices and supporting the accounts' function
- Assisting with payroll administration
- Supporting day-to-day office operations and management
- Organising paperwork, filing and records management
- Working closely with senior staff across accounts, HR and operations
Training Outcome
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, we envisage the right candidate progressing into a permanent, senior role within the business. South West Electrics is committed to investing in your long-term development, with a structured pathway that could include:
- AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification - fully supported by the business
- Payroll training and accreditation
- HR and staff training support responsibilities
- Progression towards a Finance & Operations Manager position within a growing business
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, between 8.00am - 4.30pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE
