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Business support apprentice Engineering

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Ref
UKLHR2193
Region
UK - Heathrow
Location
London - Heathrow
Category
Engineering

An exciting and challenging opportunity to join the new Office Business Support Apprenticeship for Engineering at BA to assist and provide a world-class engineering operation.

Job Description

Closing Date: 1st July 2014
 
 Business Support Apprenticeship,Engineering Heathrow
 
An exciting and challenging opportunity to join the new Business Administration Apprenticeship. This role will develop your understanding and delivery of the administration and support functions within Engineering at British Airways, assisting in providing a world-class engineering operation.
 
Strong Team-working, communication prioritisation and PC skills are essential. You will also need to be able to write and present reports to a wide variety of people and groups. The Business Administration Apprenticeship Programme is a two year apprenticeship and will allow successful applicants to gain a Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration and a BTEC Diploma in Business Administration
 
Requirements
  • The principal role of the Engineering Business Administration Apprentice is to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the support functions within British Airways engineering.
  • The interaction of support functions across the department assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory legislation, ensuring that the maintenance requirements applicable to British Airways’ fleet of aircraft are correctly established and maintained in the company’s computer based airworthiness control system (SAP).
  • In addition, the role requires extensive interface with other departments within BA Engineering and with various external organisations.
  • You will need to be prepared on occasions to work a shift between the hours of 06:30 to 22:30.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Responsible for understanding all aspects of the Engineering business administration functions within 5 key areas of engineering including production, warehousing, logistics and training as well as other support areas
  • Carry out computer and documentary transactions as required representing specific area interests at meetings Successful completion of NVQ Level 2 and BTEC Diploma in Business Administration
  • Successful completion of Functional Skills modules in mathematics and communications Other activities may include;
    • Developing / maintaining technical procedures
    • Providing cover for colleagues as required
    • Producing reports liaising with external organisations
  • During the role there will be a requirement for an involvement in specific tasks and projects to assist in both the completion of the NVQ but also to support the business
  • Specific coaching will be provided throughout the programme to ensure both understanding and competence
  • There will also be a requirement to manage and deliver non-engineering projects to develop skills in team building, communications, budgeting and prioritisation

The Individual

What skills will you be required to bring to this role
  • Demonstrate organisation and planning skills
  • Manage and resolve problems
  • Prioritise to meet deadlines
  • Work effectively in a team
  • Communicate effectively
What are the minimum qualifications required
  • Do you have or are you expected to gain 5 GCSE’s at grade A* to C (or equivalent) including English and Maths by September 2014?
What experiences have you had to support your application
  • Have you undertaken work experience in a business/administration environment? (desirable)
What expertise should you possess
  • Are you PC literate?
  • Do you have the ability to follow written instructions of a technical nature?
  • Do you have experience of report writing? (desirable)
 

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following questions. Please prepare your answers in advance:
  • What is it that attracts you to the Engineering Business Support Apprentice scheme at British Airways? Please describe what you think you will enjoy most and what skills you can bring to the scheme. (Max 250 Words)
  • Please tell us why you think a Business Support Apprentice is important in supporting the effective running of British Airways? (Max 250 Words)

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