Apprentice Administration Support (Buying Team)

LCS PIPEWORK LIMITED

Wigan, WN6 7NQ

Closes in 7 days (Sunday 2 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 February 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

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 3 March

• Duration:

  1 year 6 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

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

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

Company benefits

What We Offer: Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to be part of a dynamic and growing company in the construction industry.

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 VAC1000303740.

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Closes in 7 days (Sunday 2 March at 11:59pm)

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