Business Administration Apprentice

RGIT Australia; Oakhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wainwright & Company Ltd is inviting applications for a Business Administration Apprentice at Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael. This full-time permanent entry-level role focuses on supporting the HR department with day-to-day admin, confidential records, recruitment paperwork and onboarding.

You will gain hands-on experience in HR coordination and be trained toward your apprenticeship qualification, while developing skills in Microsoft Office and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education and solid communication skills.
• Attention to detail and professional approach are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Department.
• Maintain employee records and confidential information.
• Assist with recruitment administration and onboarding paperwork.
• Coordinate HR-related activities and correspondence, events and meetings.
• Support annual Occupational Health programme administration and communications.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Business Administration Apprentice

40 hours per week

Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael

Are you organised, enthusiastic and professional, with an interest in developing your administration skills within a busy HR department? Do you enjoy supporting people, working with confidential information and helping important HR processes run smoothly? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!

John Wainwright & Company Ltd is proudly celebrating 135 years of growth, innovation and unwavering commitment to quality in the heart of the Mendips. Since 1891, we've built a reputation as an independent, family values business where professionalism, ethics and personal integrity shape everything we do. As we continue to expand, we are focused on future-proofing our business by investing in apprenticeships that develop the next generation of talent. Our long-serving employees bring decades of experience, and their passion for mentoring ensures invaluable skills are passed on to future professionals.

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and professional Business Administration Apprentice to join us at Moons Hill Quarry, with the main focus of the role being to support our Human Resources department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to start or develop a career in business administration while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a people-focused HR environment.

In this varied role, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Department, helping to ensure that employee records, HR systems and departmental processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially. You will support activities such as recruitment administration, onboarding paperwork, employee records, correspondence, company events, meeting support, filing, data entry and general HR coordination. In addition, you will assist with the administration and coordination of the annual Occupational Health programme, including arranging appointments, maintaining records and supporting related communications to ensure the programme runs smoothly and effectively.

As an apprentice, you will learn how to prepare HR documents, update systems, organise sensitive information, handle enquiries professionally and support colleagues across the business with HR-related administration. You will build confidence in customer service, communication, teamwork, discretion and problem solving while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

We are looking for someone with a good standard of education, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a professional approach. You should demonstrate a high level of maturity, discretion and integrity, with the ability to respect privacy and handle sensitive employee information carefully, confidentially and with empathy. You should also be confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Previous general administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a long-term career within a supportive business that has been investing in people for over 135 years.

Wainwright and Co Ltd is a Disability Confident Employer and as such we are committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please contact the HR department on 01749 840274 if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments that can be made to make the recruitment process accessible to you.

Company Overview

Welcome to John Wainwright and Company Limited. We are one of the UK’s largest independent quarrying companies founded in 1891. We are an end-to-end supplier of aggregates, asphalt and contracting services to National Highways, local authorities and the construction industry. We offer a personal service, underscored by professionalism and a commitment to doing the right thing