Apprentice Administrator *

Progroup AG; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cardboard and paper manufacturer in Ellesmere Port is seeking a dedicated candidate to assist the Plant Secretary and Management Team with various HR and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include reconciling time and attendance records, processing orders, and supporting general secretarial work. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a good command of Microsoft Office applications. This is a full-time position with standard working hours and additional benefits including holidays and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Statutory holidays plus 5 days

National Apprenticeship Wage plus 20%

Possible Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Secretary and Management Team with HR tasks.
• Reconcile time and attendance records.
• Process orders and purchase materials.
• Support general secretarial work and reception duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (written & verbal)

Ability to multitask

Positive attitude

Trustworthiness

Education

GCSE

Job description

We are Progroup. We are bold, we are high-tech, we are innovative. We pursue our goals together as one team. This is what defines us.

As an ambitious team, we actively contribute to Progroup’s success. We have fun and are passionate about working on innovative products and creating added value for our customers every single day – this makes us proud and is rewarded with attractive potential earnings.

Your responsibilities:

• To assist the Plant Secretary and Plant Management Team with:
• reconciling time & attendance recording, including all the coordination work associated with this as well as any other HR lifecycle administrative tasks
• supporting with the creation and preparation of relevant statistics for management and Head Office
• processing orders and the purchasing of material required at the plant including any other associated tasks
• supporting with ongoing general secretarial work, managing the switchboard and reception duties
• working closely with those responsible (internal and external) for Progroup’s success through teamwork, coordination, and cooperation
• supporting any other project-related tasks as appropriate, depending on urgency and line manager instructions
• coordinating with external contacts, eg, the employers’ liability insurance association and external firms

Your profile:

• Good organisational skills and an ability to manage your own workload, initially under supervision, with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Good computer literacy within such programs as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and good communication skills, both written & verbal; and a friendly, approachable manner
• Ability to work to standard processes whilst still using own initiative to develop new or existing processes and to streamline, in support of our new IT initiatives as they come on board
• Ability to multitask
• Positive, flexible, and can‑do attitude with a willingness to deliver any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business
• A commitment to ensuring adherence to HR and operational compliance, processes, and policies
• A highly trustworthy and confidential individual who recognises and respects colleagues’ and Progroup’s right to privacy and commercial confidentiality.

What you can look forward to:

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• 2 years
• Monday to Friday – 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
• Lunch: ½ hour (unpaid)
• Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage plus 20%
• Holidays: Statutory plus 5 days
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate - Level 2 (GCSE)
• Possible Start Date: ASAP