Gateshead Council

Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice

Gateshead £15,434.00 37 hrs/week

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive, and supported to become the best version of yourself? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our Fleet Services team based at Park Road Depot, Gateshead.

Working Week Description

Mon to Thurs 07:30 – 15:30 Fri 07:30 - 15:00 (some flexibility required throughout the week to cover office hours until 16:00 on occasion, no more than 37 hours per week to be worked)

Role and Responsibilities

  • Maintain fleet management systems, including updating and amending records
  • Assist with vehicle and plant hire and off‑hire processes
  • Ensure procedures for the recovery of income from vehicle hire are followed
  • Prepare official purchase orders and process internal and external invoices
  • Liaise with suppliers and customers, administering financial controls in line with Council procedures and regulations
  • Monitor council fuel stations, including fuel orders, stores orders and stock takes
  • Provide a high level of customer service to internal services, members of the public and external organisations
  • Take responsibility for your own health and safety, and support others to do the same

Required Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

Training and Support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification

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