Business Administration Apprentice

Business Administration Apprentice NVQ level 2 and 3 - Wakefield

Start date 1st March 2021.

Salary is based on the National Apprenticeship rate - £4.15 / hr + benefits (for the first 12 months, after which the rate is dependant on age).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join one of the fastest growing Powered Access companies in the UK and start on the path to a successful and rewarding career.

We will provide the successful applicant with a structured programme of training, leading to valuable NVQ qualifications.

The Role and Ideal Candidate:

• Work towards NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Business Administration
• Valuable practical experience working on a Hire Desk.
• You will gain experience in performing general office duties such as filing, photocopying, raising purchase orders, emailing, answering the phone, raising hire contracts, sorting post, ordering stationary etc.
• You will also be given job specific training to become a Hire Desk Controller, a recognised career path with excellent progression prospects
• You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role
• You will be outgoing and have excellent communication skills
• You must be a team player and take instruction well
• You must have a good telephone manner and computer skills

AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 27 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award – to name a few).

We offer an excellent benefits package:

• 23 days holidays per year rising to 25, plus statutory holidays
• Inclusion in a monthly profit share scheme
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available)
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• AFI Rewards

In addition we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold a Gold Investors in People award).

Please note that we operate a 2 stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.