Business Administrator Apprentice – Admin Assistant

Realise Training Group; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Local bus routes

Job summary

Ameon Utilities Ltd is offering a Business Administration Apprentice role in Blackpool. You will support the Construction and Pre-Construction departments with varied administration tasks, document control, and compliance activities essential to multi-utility projects.

The programme covers on-the-job training through Realise and leads to the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship, including knowledge, skills and behaviours, with maths and English functional skills if required.

Qualifications

• English Grade C or above.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to communicate clearly across different channels.
• Good judgement in day-to-day decisions.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Compile Job Packs for Construction dept. in line with the company’s high standards and accreditations.
• Apply for Council Highways licenses and monitor licenses with PMs, closing permits and issuing reinstatement measures within timescales.
• Update United Utilities Master Tracker and relay information to Contracts Manager and PM.
• Issue United Utilities documentation (Requests for Works, SLO7, Vesting Certificates, etc.).
• Download Boris reports and save them in the correct Project folder, informing the Contracts Manager and PM.
• Use Microsoft Nuance to reduce file sizes that are too large to email.
• Issue weekly programmes to sub-contractors and site staff.
• Issue Electric, Water and Gas Whereabouts to IDNO/DNOs.
• Raise approved purchase orders to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issue Lock & Sign requests to IDNO/DNOs.
• Download Utility Records for projects.
• Scan and save completed Job Packs in the correct project folders.
• Update Van Packs annually in line with H&S audits.

Skills

English Grade C

Adaptable to change

Clear communication

Good judgement

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Business Administrator Apprentice – Admin Assistant

Blackpool, FY4 5GU

Ref: VAC-02642

Sector: Business Skills

Deadline: 19/10/2026

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Working Week: Monday – Friday, typically 8.00-5.00

Company: Ameon Utilities Ltd

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Founded in 2008, Ameon Utilities Ltd are an established independent connections provider (ICP), delivering expert multi-utility installations that power the construction industry. We are seeking an Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Construction and Pre-Construction departments.

As a Business Administration Apprentice your role will include:

• Compiling Job Packs for our Construction dept. in line with the company’s high standards and our NERS/WIRS & GIRS accreditations.
• Applying for Council Highways licenses, monitor the licenses in line with dates and information provided by the Project Managers. Closing the permits and issuing the reinstatement measures within the correct timescales stated by the local authority.
• Updating the United Utilities Master Tracker and relaying the information to the Contracts Manager and relevant Project Manager.
• Issuing United Utilities documentation, ie. Request for Works, SLO7, Vesting Certificates, B2B Connection Request etc.
• Download Boris reports and save them in the correct Project folder, informing the Contracts Manager and relevant Project Manager.
• Using Microsoft Nuance to reduce file sizes that are too large to email.
• Issuing sub-contractor and internal site staff weekly programmes
• Issuing Electric, Water and Gas Whereabouts to the relevant IDNO/DNO’s.
• Raising approved purchase orders to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Issuing Lock & Sign requests to relevant IDNO/DNO’s.
• Downloading Utility Records for projects.
• Taking deliveries and scanning delivery notes into the correct project folders.
• Scanning and saving completed Job Packs in the correct project folders.
• Updating Van Packs annually in line with our H&S advisor yearly audits.

Qualifications required

• English Grade C or above
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to communicate clearly across different channels
• Good judgement in day-to-day decisions
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Skills required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally
• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Be able to work under pressure when required.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to show and act on own initiative.
• Be able to manage own workload.
• Acting as a point of contact for customers, clients or suppliers via email, over the phone or in person.

Future Prospects

Full time administrative role, opportunities to progress with a busy expanding company.

• Onsite parking and local bus routes.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.