Administration Apprentice

Exeter College ApprenticeshipsDevon Heating Services Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local heating services company in Exeter is seeking a full-time Administration Apprentice. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business administration, including sales, accounts, and marketing tasks with full training provided. Candidates should have a positive attitude, good communication, and basic IT skills. Training will support qualifications while you earn.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

On-the-job training and mentoring

Support to gain qualifications

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges.
• Ability to assist with varied administrative tasks.
• Supportive team member with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Assisting customers and suppliers with enquiries.
• Entering supplier invoices into our system.
• Raising sales invoices.
• Preparing, typing, and sending out quotes.
• Supporting with marketing tasks such as updating social media.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Basic IT knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Devon Heating Services Ltd is seeking a full-time Administration Apprentice in Exeter. A varied role, gaining experience in business administration, including sales, accounts, and marketing tasks, with full training provided.

Apprentice to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career, gain hands-on experience, and develop valuable skills in business operations, sales, accounts, and marketing.

About the role:

As an apprentice, no two days will be the same. You’ll play an important role in supporting our office team, helping with day-to-day administration, while also getting involved in sales administration, accounts and marketing activities to promote our business. Full training will be provided as you learn and grow in the role.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Assisting customers and suppliers with enquiries
• Entering supplier invoices into our system
• Raising sales invoices
• Preparing, typing, and sending out quotes
• Supporting with marketing tasks such as updating social media

What we’re looking for:

• A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and willingness to take on new challenges

Hours & Benefits:

• Full time: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• On-the-job training and mentoring

Support to gain qualifications while you earn

This is a great opportunity to build a career in administration with a well-established local business.

Hours: 40.00 per week

About the employer: Devon Heating Services is a small, family run company based in Exeter. We specialise in boilers and central heating systems, air conditioning systems, air source heat pumps and ventilation.

Requirements and Prospects:

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
• Attention to detail and willingness to take on new challenges

Training Provided: One day a week during term time working towards either the Level 2 Step into Business or Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship (to be decided by the college based on applicants previous qualifications and experience).