Apprentice Administrator *

Progroup; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cardboard and paper manufacturer in Ellesmere Port is seeking an apprentice to assist with plant management tasks. Responsibilities include time recording, order processing, and secretarial work. Candidates should possess good organisational skills and basic computer literacy. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

National Apprenticeship Wage plus 20%

Statutory holidays plus 5 days

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Secretary with time & attendance recording.
• Support creation of statistics for management.
• Process orders and purchase materials.
• Manage switchboard and reception duties.
• Work closely with Plant Management Team.
• Support project-related tasks as required.
• Coordinate with external contacts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

GCSE

Job description

Overview

Duration: 2 years

Hours: 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

Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate - Level 2 (GCSE)

Interview Start Date: From 05/09/2025

Possible Start Date: ASAP

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 / Qualifications

• 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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