Construction (Buying) Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Join us in a dynamic role supporting our buying, procurement, and project teams on exciting regional projects! Work alongside an experienced Buyer who will mentor you, boosting your industry knowledge and commercial skills ready for a career within the sector.

Wage: £15,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 25 March
Duration: 1 year 9 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

As a Construction (Buying) Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Construction division with a variety of administrative tasks, from managing procurement documentation to processing purchase orders and invoices. You’ll also assist with comparing quotes, helping our buyers secure the best deals, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting the tendering process for exciting projects. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills while you learn.

Where you’ll work

Halifax Way, Pocklington, YO42 1NR

YO42 1NR

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

MBKB LTD

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

A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (18 months including endpoint assessment). The topics covered include –

The Organisation
Value of their skills
Stakeholders
Relevant regulations
Policies
Business Fundamentals
Processes
External environmental factors
IT
Record and document production
Decision-making
Interpersonal Skills
Communications
Quality
Planning and Organisation
Project management

You may need to complete level 2 Maths and English Functional skills (if you cannot evidence prior grades)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Ashcourt Group is a family-run organisation and a leading supplier of construction materials and waste management solutions. Since the group’s inception in 2012, we have expanded significantly through organic growth and a number of strategic acquisitions. To date, the company has just over 1,000 employees and operates across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East, with plans to expand nationally. We currently have several strategically located aggregate outlets, six ready-mix concrete plants, multiple wash plants and other recycling facilities, and have a fleet in excess of 220 HGVs out on the roads daily, servicing our customers across the construction industry.

https://ashcourt.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent position as an administrator within our Construction division or as a full-time Buyer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MBKB LTD

Nicki Bevan

recruit@mbkbgroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305271.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 9 March at 11:59pm)

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