Admin Apprentice: Hands-On Office Experience & Growth

Quartzelec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance (4x your salary)

Enhanced annual leave

Gym subsidy payments

Remote GP service and health support

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training academy

Career-enhancing training events

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking an Administration Apprentice to join our Manchester team. You will support engineers and admin staff, manage reception duties, handle calls and enquiries, and assist with orders and tender documentation.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. This apprenticeship offers growth, a supportive environment, and a clear path to progression.

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
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Central Manchester location with excellent transport links
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Flexible/adaptable

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE IT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quartzelec is seeking an Administration Apprentice to join our Manchester team. You will support engineers and admin staff, manage reception duties, handle calls and enquiries, and assist with orders and tender documentation.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. This apprenticeship offers growth, a supportive environment, and a clear path to progression.