Business & Admin Apprentice

Ccbtraining; Redruth; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

MJL Contractors in Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, offers an exciting business and admin apprenticeship. You will gain on-the-job experience and study toward an industry-recognised qualification.

The apprenticeship lasts 1 year 6 months with a starting wage of £16,640 in year one, rising with age. You’ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and attend St Austell College for part of the course.

Qualifications

• GCSEs required.
• Willing to undertake an apprenticeship and study toward a qualification.
• Commitment to a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Using computer systems, including MS Office.
• Admin duties such as post, answering phone calls and filing.
• Producing documents for Site (HSE, ISO & Compliance).
• Reception duties.
• Database input.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical skills

Logical

Initiative

Education

GCSEs

Job description

Closes in 12 days (Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

MJL Contractors are offering an exciting opportunity for a business and admin apprentice to join their team based in Scorrier. The role will enable you to enhance your career within the business industry, give you valuable on-the-job experience and work towards an industry recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hours Monday to Friday, scheduled between 8.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties to include but are not limited to:

• Using a range of computer systems, including Microsoft Packages.
• Admin duties, such as post, answering phone calls and filing.
• Producing documents for Site (to include HSE, ISO & Compliance).
• Reception Duties.
• Database Input.

Where you'll work

M J L House
Cornwall Business Park West, Scorrier
Redruth
TR16 5FG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
• You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard qualification.
• The apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off the job training and on the job mentoring and development within the workplace.
• You will be required to attend St Austell College fortnightly, with some elements of the course being delivered online.

Requirements

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative

Other requirements

Getting to and from the workplace and college reliably.

About this employer

Formed in 2001 by Managing Director, Matthew Lugg; MJL Contractors Ltd forms part of the MJL Group with associate companies MJL Plant Hire (Cornwall) Ltd and MJL Cornwall Ltd.Based in Helston, Cornwall; with an additional office in Exeter, Devon, MJL has continued to grow year upon year to become one of the most prestigious companies within our field.The Company currently maintain a workforce of over 320 employees plus a core of carefully selected experienced sub-contractors to complement our scope of works. All workers are 100% trained to CSCS/CPCS standards and we remain fully committed to further develop skills of all individuals.Customer satisfaction is paramount and all remain dedicated in ensuring the highest standards are met throughout all projects. We take pride in the quality of work we produce and remain fully committed to achieving our goals remaining vigilant to excellent standards of Health & Safety throughout.

On sucessful completion of the apprenticeship you may wish to progress onto a higher level apprenticeship, such as HR, or Teamleader.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC2000053812.