Admin Apprentice

Quartzelec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking a proactive Administration Apprentice to join our team in Manchester. This role offers hands-on experience in a busy office environment while supporting engineers and administration teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering excellent customer service through accurate and timely communication. Central Manchester location with excellent transport links.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and IT at Grade 5 or above.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• A genuine opportunity for progression within the administration team.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors at reception.
• Handling incoming calls, directing enquiries, and resolving queries.
• Raising, recording, and receipting purchase orders.
• Collating data and documentation for tender pre-qualification submissions.
• Processing weekly timesheets and expenses.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Organisation

Customer service

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English & IT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and organised Administration Apprentice to join our team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy office environment while supporting engineers and administration teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering excellent customer service through accurate and timely communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meeting and greeting visitors at reception
• Handling incoming calls, directing enquiries, and resolving queries
• Raising, recording, and receipting purchase orders
• Collating data and documentation for tender pre-qualification submissions
• Processing weekly timesheets and expenses

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and develop their administrative skills.

You will ideally have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and IT at Grade 5 or above
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A genuine opportunity for progression within the administration team
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Central Manchester location with excellent transport links

Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer

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