Apprentice Administration Support (Buying Team)

LCS PIPEWORK LIMITED

Wigan (WN6 7NQ)

Closes in 14 days (Sunday 23 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2025

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Summary

We are committed to delivering high-quality construction projects that meet and exceed our clients' expectations. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as an Admin Support to Buyer. If you are organised, efficient, and have a passion for supporting purchasing operations, we would love to hear from you!

Wage
£12,480 a year

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

Training course
(level )
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 March

Duration

18 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Assist the Buyer in daily administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and document management
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of construction materials and resolve any issues that may arise.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and inventory levels
  • Prepare reports and presentations as required by the Buyer.
  • Support the Buyer in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
  • Handle communication with internal departments to ensure smooth procurement processes
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Where you’ll work

12-16 Waterway House
Canal Street
Wigan
WN6 7NQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

(level )

Equal to

Course contents

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Work Independently
  • High Level of Accuracy

Other requirements

Previous experience in an administrative or support role, preferably in a construction or procurement environment.

About this company

At LCS Civils Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality construction projects that meet and exceed our clients' expectations. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential opportunities for professional development and career growth for teh successful apprentice

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Mary Takhar

mary.takhar@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is 1000306991.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 23 March at 11:59pm)

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