Introduction
Flann Microwave Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Admin apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.
About the Employer
For almost 70 years Flann Microwave Ltd has been the market‑leading designer and manufacturer of precision passive RF, microwave and millimetric products, solutions and service. We produce critical components and sub‑systems required to deliver, test, measure and calibrate systems operating from 300MHz to 1.1THz, supplying to several industry sectors: SATCOM & Spaceflight, Metrology, Test & Measurement R&D & Academia, Telecommunications, 5G & 6G, Aerospace & Defence, Security. From the company’s inception in 1956 Flann has and continues to be a family‑run business. We employ around 50 highly skilled engineers and professionals who have supported us as the company’s global reputation for quality, reliability and performance has grown. Located in Bodmin, Cornwall, our purpose‑built factory and business premises span 1800m2 situated in attractive grounds with views over the rolling Cornish countryside. Since 1993 Flann has held a quality system status with the accreditation ISO9001:2015, and we continue to comply with our ongoing policy of maintaining the highest standards.
What You’ll Do
Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of goods and services to efficiently and cost‑effectively support company operations.
- Proactively manage and coordinate designated procurement responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of the purchasing strategy
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best deal is secured for goods and services in terms of specification, quality, price and delivery
- Raise purchase orders in a timely manner in line with organisational requirements for materials, components, sub‑assemblies and/or services by interrogating the company’s MRP system
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with critical and key suppliers
- Liaise with internal customers to ensure timely and accurate specification of procurement requirements
- Help review current working practices to ensure effective and efficient procurement
- Assist in reporting and reviewing supplier cost performance
- Work with others to implement the company’s policies and business objectives
- Processing of works orders & purchase orders, including drawing release to production & subcontractors
Training Outcome
Potential offer of a full‑time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English – 4
- Essential – GCSE Maths – 4
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)Level: 3Route: Business and administrationApprenticeship level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working week: 38 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday (08.00‑17.30), with two 15‑minute breaks mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon and a 30‑minute lunch break.Expected duration: 1 year 3 months.Training provider: Cornwall College.
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