Apprentice Laboratory Administrator: Lab & Office Support

SARIA UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

SARIA UK is recruiting an Apprentice Laboratory Administrator at the SARVAL site in Nottingham. The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, and entails supporting the laboratory and office teams while completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

You will learn to process weighbridge documentation, assist with reception duties, support payroll entries, maintain records, and help ensure HSEQ procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs, including English and Maths, at grade 4/C or above.
• Basic IT skills, including MS Office (Excel).
• Willingness to learn new IT systems and company processes.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks under guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal ability.

Responsibilities

• Learn to accurately process weighbridge documentation to support invoicing and customer records.
• Assist with general office administration, including answering calls, greeting visitors and supporting reception duties.
• Support payroll administration by preparing overtime submissions and checking clocking records.
• Welcome site visitors and provide a professional first point of contact.
• Receive training to provide laboratory support and issue COAs as needed.
• Provide weighbridge cover when required and follow procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records per company procedures.
• Helper to ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and safely.
• Follow HSEQ procedures at all times.
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day site operations and complete apprenticeship training.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal ability

Organised

Willingness to learn

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

SARIA UK is recruiting an Apprentice Laboratory Administrator at the SARVAL site in Nottingham. The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, and entails supporting the laboratory and office teams while completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

You will learn to process weighbridge documentation, assist with reception duties, support payroll entries, maintain records, and help ensure HSEQ procedures are followed.