Apprentice Administrator - Wiltshire

Norse Group LTD; Calne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

On-site parking

Professional Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job summary

Wiltshire Norse is seeking an Apprentice Administrator for the Calne site at the MRF. This development role offers structured in-house training and a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, with the aim of progressing to a fully qualified Administrator.

The successful candidate will provide admin support to the on-site team, use Microsoft Office, and maintain accurate records while working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at £16,640 per annum.

Qualifications

• Aged 18+ due to site safety requirements.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines.
• Able to produce accurate written documentation.
• Experience in a business administration role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to on-site operational teams.
• Maintain and update relevant systems, investigate and correct errors.
• Resolve queries promptly and escalate when needed.
• Process and input data, including payroll-related queries.
• Support Health and Safety procedures and compliance.
• Raise and issue purchase orders for works and services.
• Respond to information requests from clients and contractors.
• Assist with reports, documentation and admin records.
• Provide general office support to ensure smooth site operation.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organisational skills

Time management

Written documentation

Administration experience

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll systems

Job description

Apprentice Administrator required at Wiltshire Norse

Calne, Wiltshire - SN11 8TJ

£16,640 per annum

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Norse Group has entered a new joint venture partnership with Wiltshire Council to operate the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Calne, Wiltshire. We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administrator to join the Wiltshire Norse team based at the MRF.

As an Apprentice Administrator, you will benefit from structured in-house development, valuable firsthand experience, and the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. This role is designed to support your professional development with the aim of progressing to a fully qualified Business Administrator.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide a wide range of administrative support and collaborate closely with the on-site operational team at Wiltshire Norse, as well as colleagues across the wider Norse Group.

Key duties will include:

• Providing administrative support to the operational teams.
• Maintaining and updating relevant systems, including investigating, and correcting errors or exceptions.
• Resolving queries promptly and efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Processing and inputting data accurately, including assisting with the resolution of payroll-related queries.
• Supporting compliance with Health and Safety procedures and requirements.
• Raising and issuing purchase orders for works and services as required.
• Responding to requests for information from clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, documentation, and other administrative records.
• Providing general office and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the site.

Our Successful Candidate

Whilst this is a development opportunity where you will be supported within your role, it would be an advantage if you can demonstrate the following:

• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over to comply with legal requirements associated with working at this site.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent time management able to work to deadlines.
• Ability to produce accurate written documentation to specification.
• Previous experience in a business administration role, whether commercially or through work experience.

Our Offer

• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays.
• 8-week sickness pay scheme
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site free parking.
• Professional training and development including gaining a professional Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.

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