Apprentice Administrator

FM Conway; Hickstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is seeking an Apprentice Administrator to join their Water and Drainage Management division in Hickstead. In this full-time role, you will learn to organise daily work schedules while pursuing a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. Responsibilities include managing internal systems, liaising with clients, and applying for permits. Ideal candidates should be strong communicators, possess GCSEs in Maths and English, and have a driving licence. Benefits include professional development, holiday, and health support.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Internal and external training opportunities

Health and well-being benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communicator dedicated to completing Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
• Comfortable working in a team and independently.
• Driving licence is required due to depot location.

Responsibilities

• Updating internal systems to ensure correct information for operatives.
• Applying for road space permits and managing work programming.
• Liaising with clients and contractors to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Grade 4 or above in Maths GCSE

Grade 4 or above in English GCSE

Level 3 Business Administration qualification

Job description

FM Conway is excited to be recruiting a Apprentice Administrator to join our Water and Drainage Management division. As our Apprentice Administrator, you will work in a supported learning environment, developing the skills and knowledge to organise and plan the daily work schedules and reactive drainage works for the operational teams. As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our depot in Hickstead, West Sussex.

The duties of the Apprentice Administrator will include:

• Updating internal systems, ensuring information is correct and passed onto operatives for them to carry out their duties
• Applying for road space permits and ensuring all work is programmed and managed efficiently
• Liaising with clients and their contractors to maximise opportunities for sharing road space and traffic management to increase efficiency
• Being responsible for the successful completion of all elements of your Level 3 apprenticeship qualification and attending relevant training and enrichment events

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for a strong communicator, with a customer focus and commercial awareness. You will be comfortable working in a team and independently and be dedicated to completing your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. You will ideally have a grade 4 or above in both your Maths and English GCSEs, however this is not essential. A driving licence is required for this role due to the location of our depot.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Apprentice Administrator, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Water and Drainage division

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Water and Drainage Management Division is a dynamic and rapidly expanding part of our business. This division provides a variety of services, including drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation across the entire highway network. Joining this team, you'll be at the forefront of the industry and have access to one of the UK's largest and most technologically advanced transport fleets!

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