Apprentice Buyer Administrator

jobs24.co.uk; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

P Hughes Construction Ltd is offering an exciting Business Administration Apprenticeship in Nottingham. You will support the Buying Department with day-to-day admin, shadow Senior Buyers, and learn procurement processes, quotations, sourcing, and ordering on live projects.

Training progresses via WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE and leads toward a CIPS Apprenticeship, building a specialist procurement and supply chain career while you gain practical site experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Strong written and verbal communication essential.
• Ability to work accurately with data and documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buying Department.
• Shadow Senior Buyers to understand procurement processes and place orders.
• Assist with document management, filing, data entry and project records.
• Develop understanding of supplier relationships and procurement in construction.
• Gain knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and site compliance.
• Support broader admin tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English 4

GCSE Maths 4

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration while gaining valuable experience within a busy Buying Department in the Groundworks Construction Industry. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, with a particular focus on Buying.

About The Employer

P Hughes Construction Ltd is a family-run company established in 1987, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in groundwork and civil engineering, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of projects. Throughout its history, P Hughes Construction Ltd has remained committed to the core values of professionalism, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business, the company takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buying Department.
• Shadow Senior Buyers to gain an understanding of procurement processes, including obtaining quotations, sourcing materials and placing orders based on completed take-offs.
• Assist with general administrative duties including document management, filing, data entry and maintaining project records.
• Develop an understanding of supplier relationships and material procurement within the construction industry.
• Spend time within the Health & Safety Department to gain knowledge of basic construction health and safety legislation, company procedures and site compliance requirements.
• Support the wider business with administrative tasks as required.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the Business Administration Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to progress onto a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Apprenticeship, allowing you to develop a specialist career in procurement and supply chain management with recognised professional qualifications.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5pm Friday 8:30 - 4pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE