Modern Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated administration Modern Apprentice to support our busy team. We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in working within a busy office environment learning business processes and supporting our operational teams with administration tasks.
To qualify, the successful candidate must be an Inverclyde resident and be able to start work in Head Office, Greenock as soon as possible.
Key tasks will include:
- Carrying out research on behalf of our operational team
- Handling the Samples Management in the Order management process
- Creating and editing documents in MS Office software
- Updating the ERP system
- Updating, organising and filing documents both hard copy and soft copy
- Assisting with general office admin duties
- Opening mail, answering the telephone and dealing with calls from clients and suppliers
- Handling & filing receipts and records to assist with expenses and audits
The successful candidate will obtain the relevant Modern Apprenticeship qualification in Business and Administration, as well as developing skills including:
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- An ability to work using own initiative within boundaries
- An ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
- Good team-working skills
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills, professional and articulate as many contacts do not have English as their first language
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum direction
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Strong IT skills, with a good understanding of MS Office packages
- Qualifications at National 4 and National 5 or above
Recognise yourself? Are you ready to step it up a notch and reach for the stars with one of the paper industry's most dynamic and progressive companies?
Terms & Conditions:
Β· Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday office hours
Β· Start date: Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.
Β· Location: Inverclyde, Scotland
- Must be an Inverclyde resident
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Our Head Office is fully compliant with Government guidelines on safety in the workplace
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenock, PA15 1AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Must reside in Inverclyde
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 15/03/2023
Reference ID: MA March 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Modern Apprentice roles across PG Paper Company Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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