Business Admin Apprentice @ Capital Refractories Ltd

Location: Station Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4AB

WHO are Capital Refractories?

Capital Refractories are a family run company established over 70 years ago with a global presence with customers in over 40 countries. They have 300 employees based at 9 sites in the UK, US, Europe, China and India and supply a wide range of refractory and technical ceramic products.

They have a relaxed and friendly working environment that are always happy to offer their support. They are also very focused on employee wellbeing and promoting equal opportunities.

WHAT will I get from working with Capital Refractories?

• EARN: £6.40 per hour, 36.15 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.30am to 2pm
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: 28 days holiday, early finish on Fridays, annual Christmas parties, Employee Assistant Programme & eyecare scheme.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be part of the customer service department and supporting with day-to-day admin responsibilities. Your daily tasks will include:

• Processing orders
• Despatching goods
• Liaising with hauliers/forwarders
• Raising invoices
• Dealing with email queries
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about the modules. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• IT, admin, number & presentation skills.
• Logical, attention to detail, organisation & initiative.
• Creativity, problem solving, non-judgmental & patient.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.capital-refractories.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/business-administration/