Voestalpine is represented worldwide by more than 500 Group companies and locations in more than 50 countries and on all 5 continents. Its head -quarters is located in Linz, Austria.<\/span>
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Our UK office is based within Oldbury and on site we have two legal entities voestalpine High Performance Metals UK Ltd and voestalpine Specialty Metals UK Ltd – the candidate will be working within voestalpine <\/span>Speciality<\/span> Metals UK Ltd within our Oil & Gas, CPI & Renewals division. <\/span><\/font>
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The role provides administrative/operational support to technical and commercial teams, within the Oil & Gas, CPI and Renewables business.
Supporting effective handling of customer orders, documentation and quality‑related processes. Designed to develop a practical understanding of products, customer needs and procedures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Training and support will be provided by our specialist Apprenticeship training provider, Smart Training & Recruitment<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>In order to meet the eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship in England, you must be able to demonstrate at least three years UK residency, or hold a valid visa that meets the exceptions to this rule<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Please note, as part of the Initial Assessment process, all qualifications will be verified by the Learning Records Service (LRS) via Department for Education<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Additional training information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Participate fully in all training provided.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Develop a basic understanding of quality assurance principles, materials and technical standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Gradually take on additional responsibilities as skills and experience develop.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Health, Safety and Environment<\/b>
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Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Support environmental and sustainability initiatives where applicable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Minimum Qualifications:<\/b>
5 GCSEs and 2 A‑Levels preferred, ideally including science‑based subjects. No prior work experience required<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Key Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span>
<\/div>Technical and Administrative Support<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Provide administrative support to the technical and quality teams in relation to customer orders and documentation.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Assist with material certification checks, contract reviews and documentation overchecks.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Ensure that customer requirements and specifications received from Sales teams are accurately reflected in documentation.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Interface with Sales and Internal Teams<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Work closely with Sales teams, quality staff and engineers to ensure customer and technical requirements are clearly understood and followed.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Act as an interface between Sales teams and internal departments to support efficient and timely order handling.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Quality and Compliance Support<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Assist in identifying, recording and resolving documentation or quality‑related issues.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Support compliance with internal procedures, customer standards and relevant industry requirements.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Operational Support<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Carry out general administrative duties within the technical department.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Provide support during peak workload periods or holiday cover where required and appropriate.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>View to receive a contract at the end of a successful apprenticeship should there be a position available<\/span>
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<\/div><\/div>What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?<\/span><\/b>· <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Skills and Personal Attributes<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>High level of attention to detail and an organised approach to work<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Willingness to learn with a proactive and responsible attitude.<\/span>
<\/li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly when working with Sales teams and technical colleagues.<\/span>
<\/li>Basic numerical and IT skills.<\/span>
<\/li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.<\/span>
<\/li>Team‑focused approach with a positive and professional working attitude.<\/span>
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35 hours per week, with flexibility as required by the business.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>Office‑based role with occasional travel for training, meetings or site visits where necessary.<\/span>
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