BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICE

Preston College; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice at Shepley Engineers Ltd's site in Preston. In this role, you'll support ongoing engineering projects by handling administrative functions, managing data, and providing essential support to the project team. This apprenticeship provides a pathway towards future roles such as Office Manager or Cost Engineer, making it an excellent starting point for your career.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Skills in communication, IT (Word, Excel, Outlook), and customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling emails, organizing files, and taking meeting minutes.
• Inputting and managing data using Microsoft Office.
• Assisting with project tasks and liaising with partners.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 4–9 (C–A*)

Job description

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICE

Company: Shepley Engineers Ltd

Location: Preston

Wage: £7.55 per hour (first year)

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Expiry: 03/07/2025

Role within our existing site office at Springfields Nuclear Facility, Salwick, Preston supporting with the ongoing Engineering Projects portfolio of work.

Administrative Support

• Handling emails, post, and internal communications
• Organising files, maintaining records, and archiving documents
• Taking meeting minutes and preparing agendas
• Compiling project cost records
• Document Control support on live projects
• Maintaining training records and liaising with the central training team
• Completing the site employees weekly timesheets
• Registering delivery notes and booking goods in on our procurement system
• Preparing and checking security clearance packs
  
  

Organisational Tasks

• Diary management and arranging meetings or appointments
• Booking travel, accommodation and preparing expenses for submission.
• Supporting event planning
  
  

IT And Data

• Inputting, processing, and managing data
• Using software like Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Managing digital and paper filing systems
  
  

Communication

• Dealing with internal and external enquiries (phone, email, face-to-face)
• Supporting customer service or reception duties
  
  

Project And Team Support

• Assisting with projects
• Monitoring supplies and ordering equipment
• Liaising with colleagues and external partners
  
  

WORKING HOURS PER WEEK

39 hours per week - 07:30 until 16:30 Mon to Thu. 07:30 until 12:30 Fri - 30 minutes unpaid lunch

Required Skills

Communication (Written & Verbal), Attention to detail, IT skills (especially with Microsoft

Office: Word, Excel & Outlook), Customer Service, Problem-solving

Required Qualities

Friendly, Team worker, Dependability and Punctuality, Confidence, Willing

Required Qualifications

5 GCSEs at grades 4–9 (C–A*), including English and Maths

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Office Manager

Cost Engineer

Project Controls