Business Apprentice

Do you have a genuine interest in learning new skills within a global company? Are you a strong communicator with a good level of attention to details? PETA Ltd are proud to be working alongside Global Marine Group to recruit and train a Business Apprentice to support with the administration duties within the Universal Joint (UJ) group. 
If you are keen to join a passionate and creative organisation who prides themselves on delivering customer-centric solutions, keep reading to find out more about the Business Apprentice role with Global Marine Group. 
Training to be provided:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
 
About the role:
As a Business Apprentice with Global Marine, you will be responsible for providing the business with excellent sales, project co-ordination, data collation and administration support across all areas of the UJ team. Duties to include, but not limited to:
 

• Assist the Universal Joint (UJ) team in both product and services sales to ensure the smooth running of the business unit
• Assist by providing admin support to UJ team in Chelmsford. To cover work from the sales order entry/order confirmation through to despatch and invoicing
• To support UJ team with purchasing of project and operational items or services
• Assist the project management function with data collation, documentation updates and co-ordination to ensure the successful delivery of customer projects
• Develop successful working relationships with internal and external customers from various functional areas, work with internal customers to maintain best procurement practise
• Assist in the monitoring, management and generation of reports of the departments KPI’s
• Ensure all work is properly organised and communicated within the department and across the business, involving key stakeholders as appropriate
• Assist in the generation of project reviews to conform with procedure and ensure lessons learnt

What are the career prospects at Global Marine Group?
There is the possibility for the suitable and successful candidate to move into a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship and develop across different business departments. 
Essential Skills
 

• Basic understanding of the sales and project co-ordination processes within an engineering environment at apprenticeship level
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative when required
• Ability to influence at all levels within the site organisation
• Good working knowledge of all ‘Microsoft’ applications: particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
• Should be a good team player that is flexible and can function well under pressure
• Gain an excellent understanding of IFS computer software or similar systems
• Ability to deliver personal KPI targets
• Gain an understanding of engineering projects and their deliverables 

Desirable Skills: 

• Gain an understanding of the complete cycle of sales from order to delivery
• Gain an understanding of Health & Safety 

About The Company
The Global Marine Group is a leading independent provider of submarine cable solutions offering a broad range of services including consultancy, subsea cable engineering, installation and maintenance, covering the lifespan of a submarine cable system and delivered to customers worldwide.
Consistently being at the forefront of subsea engineering, The Global Marine Group create the infrastructure that has allowed new technologies to thrive, being led by pioneers filled with passion and creative vision to work collaboratively to achieve greatness. 
Today, our business is built of extremely capable people, they share a wealth of knowledge, and they represent two brands that constantly achieve excellence, through an exemplary commitment to health and safety and a proactive approach to overcoming engineering challenges to exceed our customers’ expectations. That passion is evident in the entire team, as together we are committed to engineering a clean and connected future.
 
Benefits:
 

• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• 4 day week
• Additional 3 days off for volunteering
• Pension contribution 
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including contribution to a gym membership, AXA Healthcare and Medicash
• Free Parking & Close to public transport links
• Free tea and coffee

Global Marine Group are looking for a new Business Apprentice to join their friendly and creative team, don’t hesitate and apply now!