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Apprenticeship – Business Administration

September 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Apprenticeship – Business Administration

Business / Office Administration Apprentice with Breedon Group.

In return, we guarantee the opportunity to build skills, gain knowledge and experience through 'in-role' training with individual mentoring and a tailored development programme. You will receive time out to attend college and a nationally recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.

Full time based at Cloud Hill, Breedon on the Hill, Derby DE73 8LB, United Kingdom

About us

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.

We have strong asset backing, with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral reserves and resources. Our strategy is to continue growing through organic improvement and the acquisition of businesses in the heavyside construction materials market.

We report as three segments: Great Britain (GB), Ireland and Cement. Our operations in GB and Ireland are fully-integrated aggregates and downstream products businesses. Our Cement business is a major producer of bulk and bagged cement in GB and the Republic of Ireland.

Role overview

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly Distribution and administration teams based at our offices in Cloud Hill Quarry near Derby.

Life at Breedon

Our culture is rooted in sound business ethics and strong leadership. We have a tradition of commitment to excellence and hard work, constantly challenging ourselves to do better. And we recognise the importance of every colleague's contribution to the success of our business.

We want everyone in our company to succeed and be the best they can be. We want you to feel empowered to perform to the best of your ability. We'll encourage you to use your initiative, challenge the status quo, draw on your personal skills, helping us continually to change and adapt our business to keep up to date with best practice. In return, we'll work hard to make sure you feel valued, supported, motivated and rewarded for the difference you make. We'll give you first-class training, development support and mentoring to ensure you get the best out of your career with us.

Where possible, our policy is to promote our existing colleagues to new or vacated positions, so that as our business grows, so do our people. Breedon is an exciting and stimulating place to work, where new ideas are welcomed and personal and team successes are celebrated. From operatives, skilled trades, geologists, quarry managers and engineers, to finance, HR and business development, we all work together as a team to deliver what we're best known for in the market - outstanding customer service.

What we are looking for:

  • Enthusiasm for delivering excellent customer service and a keen eye for detail
  • Comfortable dealing with a variety of people across our whole Southern business
  • Friendly and personable
  • Good organisation skills and willingness to learn
  • High attention to detail with problem solving skills
  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or level 5 or above on the new grading scheme) including Maths, English and Science
  • Any previous experience within a customer service environment would be desirable but not essential

In return, we guarantee the opportunity to build skills, gain knowledge and experience through 'in-role' training with individual mentoring and a tailored development programme. You will receive time out to attend college and a nationally recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.

You will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours throughout the apprenticeship:

  • Actively engage in learning opportunities
  • Support all teams by participating fully in placements
  • Display effective communications and relationship building with all colleagues
  • Take ownership for your own development
  • Fully complete all college work and work based learning assignments to the best of your ability
  • Look for and act on continuous development opportunities
  • Look for ways to continually learn and develop

We are committed to offering a permanent position upon the completion of your apprenticeship with us and endeavour to support all of our colleagues to gain the career they want. We offer a competitive salary, excellent holiday entitlements, employer contributory pension and life assurance scheme.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

Contract type

Apprenticeship

Closing date for applications

17th September, 2021

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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