Production Office Apprentice

About the role

Production Office Apprentice 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career and learn the ropes in a buzzing industry? We're on the hunt for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our awesome Production Office team. This isn't just any office job; you'll dive headfirst into the action, getting hands-on experience that perfectly complements your qualification. 🎓

As a key part of our friendly crew, you'll be working in our Production Office, soaking up knowledge about how customer orders go from a simple idea to a finished product. You'll be the go-to for day-to-day admin, keeping everything running smoothly. Get ready to master Microsoft Excel 📊 and other essential office tech, while chatting with customers, suppliers, drivers, and your colleagues. You'll also gain super valuable insights into the construction and manufacturing worlds, plus learn why health and safety is a big deal in our busy factory. 💪

We're looking for someone who's reliable, super keen to learn, and ready to jump in! If you're eager to build your skills, show interest in our business, and become a vital part of our team, this is your chance! ✨

What You'll Be Doing (Your Responsibilities):

• Keeping the office tidy and organised with general admin tasks and filing. 📁
• Making sure all records and paperwork are spot-on. ✍️
• Using Excel to help schedule production and workloads. 🗓️
• Lending a hand with planning and organising factory tasks. 🏗️
• Helping manage incoming goods, tracking deliveries and materials. 📦
• Assisting with transport and logistics plans. 🚚
• Being the friendly voice of our company, communicating with customers via phone and email. 📞📧
• Taking and relaying messages for customers. 📣
• Liaising with drivers, suppliers, customers, and our production team. 🤝
• Keeping our internal systems updated with accurate info. 💻
• Preparing documents for orders and deliveries. 📄
• Helping to track and manage customer orders. ✅
• Supporting the office team with any admin tasks that come up. 👍
• Learning all about our manufacturing and production processes. 🏭
• Understanding the construction industry and the cool products we make. 🧱
• Showing a keen interest in health and safety practices around the office and factory. ⛑️
• Following company procedures and keeping a professional attitude. 👌

What You Need:

• Ability to travel to and from work and college. 🚌
• A genuine interest in working within our factory facility on Bentley Road, Doncaster. 📍
• An understanding of and commitment to following all relevant health and safety procedures. 👷‍♀️
• A willingness to learn how the office and factory work together seamlessly. 🔗

Apprentice Perks:

• You'll be paid for your working hours and your training. 💰
• Functional Skills in English and/or Maths at Level 4 or above are required for progression.
• We follow the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide. 📜
• Training will take place at Doncaster College, where you'll have access to fantastic facilities. 🏫
• You'll be working towards a Level 2 Administration Assistant standard.
• Benefit from on and off-the-job training delivered by experienced industry professionals. 🌟
• This role offers the perfect stepping stone to becoming a Production Office Administrator of the future! 🚀

Important Note: As part of the application process, we will ask about any relevant criminal convictions or pending investigations as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. A "yes" answer does not automatically mean your application won't be considered; a risk assessment will be conducted. This includes offences against a person, drug offences, or theft. It does *not* include warnings, cautions, reprimands, or minor traffic offences.

Key responsibilities

• General day-to-day office administration and filing
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Using Microsoft Excel to help plan and schedule production and workloads
• Assisting with the planning and organisation of work within the factory
• Communicating with customers by telephone and email

Skills