Engineering Supply Administration Apprentice

Are you looking for a varied and exciting role where you can not only develop your administration and customer service skills, but also gain an insight into the pneumatics and hydraulics industry? If you have good IT skills and strive to deliver excellent customer care, this role is for you.
Wessex Fluid Power Ltd are looking to recruit an Engineering Supply Administration Apprentice who has a strong desire to learn, to support the team with the day-to-day administration in a customer facing role.
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:
The Engineering Supply Administration Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support both the sales and accounting team in a customer facing role
• Generate and send quotations, invoices and purchase orders using Quickbooks software
• Communicating with customer via email, phone and face to face
• Effectively record messages and daily tasks to be reviewed by the sales team
• Develop a knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics industries
• Delivering a high standard service to new and existing customers
• Potential to expand duties and knowledge, such as the use of CAD

What are the career prospects at Wessex Fluid Power Ltd?
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:
It is essential that the Engineering Supply Administration Apprentice has the following skills and personal qualities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to organise well and prioritise tasks
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Customer care skills
• IT competent, knowledge of Excel would be an advantage
• GCSEs in maths and English with at least a grade C / 4

About The Company
Wessex Fluid Power UK are an independent Hampshire based supplier of pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum and engineering equipment, able to source and supply from all manufacturers. Founded in 2003 and with many years of experience in the industry, we offer our customers a full solution to their problems, not only like for like replacement. Our staff are skilled in all market sectors including: marine, manufacturing, automotive, agricultural and construction.
Company Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking
• Early finish Fridays
• Mileage payments
• Pension scheme
• Support with further training & development including online learning

Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive business and great team, apply for the Engineering Supply Administration Apprentice role today!