Fleet Services Apprentice – North Northamptonshire

Summary

Working within the central Fleet Team, the post holder will support the delivery of services through the completion of a wide range of administrative tasks.

This role will be primarily based in Kettering but may be required in other locations within Northamptonshire.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Carry out administrative tasks required for the successful delivery of Fleet services, including updating databases and preparing documentation


• Provide an efficient and confidential administrative service, including the use of all electronic applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Outlook, etc., to enable the team to deliver services efficiently


• Monitor and respond to email and telephone enquiries and conduct necessary administrative actions, including updating case management systems


• Raise and process purchase orders and process invoices as directed, adhering to the council’s regulations and guidelines


• Maintain and carry out regular audits of databases to ensure records are accurate and up to date


• To liaise with other staff, partners and suppliers to ensure appropriate exchange of information, both electronically and face- to-face


• To maintain and support any systems that are in place, including IT, filing and electronic storage systems, which may be in use to ensure effective delivery of services


• Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs


• Ensure that reasonable care is always taken for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department


• Undertake additional tasks to support the wider Fleet Team

 

Where you'll work

North Northamptonshire Council Depot Robinson Way
Telford Way Industrial Estate
Northamptonshire England
NN16 8PP

 

Training course

• Business administrator (level 3)

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Training schedule

• Business Administration Level 3 Standard


• Relevant workplace training

 

More training information

Your programme will be delivered online, with the following structure:

• 9 workshops which will be delivered on-line on a monthly basis.


• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor.


• Between sessions, you’ll complete self-study tasks spread throughout the week


• You will have regular meetings with your tutor on 1-2-1 basis every 6-8 weeks

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)


• Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)


• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• Communication skills


• Calm methodical work ethic


• Precise and accurate


• Organised


• Competent in Word


• Competent in Excel


• Competent in use of databases

 

Other requirements

• Experience of using IT systems, including Word, Outlook and databases


• Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness


• Capable of working in a small team


• Able to multitask


• Caring attitude to customers and able to support our diverse range of customers


• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of customers, stakeholders, and partners

 

About this employer

North Northamptonshire Council is the unitary local authority responsible for delivering public services across the areas of Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, and Wellingborough.

As a unitary council, it manages services such as council tax, waste and recycling, housing, planning, roads and transport, education, libraries, and adult and children’s social care.

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Company benefits

• Opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council


• Generous leave entitlement


• An Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Scheme, and wellbeing support

 

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.