Admin Apprentice

Quartzelec Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec Ltd in Manchester is seeking a proactive and organised Administration Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to engineers and administration teams, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, processing orders, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop administrative skills.
• Ability to handle customer queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors at reception.
• Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries.
• Raising and recording purchase orders.
• Collating data for tender submissions.
• Processing weekly timesheets and expenses.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

High attention to detail and accuracy

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and IT at Grade 5 or above

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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