Admin Support Apprentice

The Growth Company: Education & Skills; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenny Waste Management in Salford is offering an apprenticeship in the administration department. This role provides hands-on training across office functions and exposure to multiple business areas within Commercial Waste.

You will gain practical experience, complete formal training through The Growth Company, and learn to handle quotes, records, enquiries, and customer service while meeting the entry requirements (GCSEs in Maths and English).

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English are required.
• Good timekeeping and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the office team.
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions across the Commercial Waste division.
• Assist the Sales Support team with preparing quotes, updating records, and handling enquiries.
• Support Customer Service by responding to customer queries and resolving basic issues.
• Learn and assist with Supply Chain processes, including coordinating collections and deliveries.
• Help with Broker Administration, including data entry, document management, and compliance checks.
• Support Service Administration tasks such as scheduling, updating systems, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information across internal systems and databases.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Participate in training and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Professionalism

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent telephone skills

Education

GCSE grades A*-C/4-9 including Maths and English

Job description

About This Opportunity

Kenny Waste Management are looking for an apprentice in the administration department. This is a great opportunity to join the business, gain new skills, and learn all aspects within the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the office team
• Gain exposure to multiple business functions across the Commercial Waste division
• Assist the Sales Support team with preparing quotes, updating records, and handling enquiries
• Support Customer Service by responding to customer queries and resolving basic issues
• Learn and assist with Supply Chain processes, including coordinating collections and deliveries
• Help with Broker Administration, including data entry, document management, and compliance checks
• Support Service Administration tasks such as scheduling, updating systems, and maintaining accurate records
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information across internal systems and databases
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Participate in training and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme
• Follow company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements at all times

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. Team‑wide training will be provided in each department of Commercial Waste to give you exposure to many aspects of customer services and administration.

Requirements

New applicants who meet the basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to learn more about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for, any training you need to complete, and the next steps.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE grades A*‑C/4‑9 including Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Good timekeeping in school/college or job
• Attention to detail
• Confident communicator
• Able to deal with different stakeholders
• Team player
• Problem solver

Skills

• Professionalism
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent telephone skills