Office Administrator Apprentice

Brett Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brett Group is seeking an Apprentice Office Administrator to assist the management team with a wide range of office and personnel tasks at their Sheerness site. The role requires flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.

You will support daily operations, coordinate meetings, manage office supplies, and liaise with IT, facilities, and catering providers. This is a development-focused position with opportunities for professional growth within the

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to members of the management team.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments.
• Oversee office supplies and inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers, such as IT support, facility management, and catering services.
• Support the preparation and distribution of internal communications, company announcements, and newsletters.
• Assist in organizing company events, meetings, and conferences, including logistics and coordination.
• Manage and maintain the office environment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a professional atmosphere.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Logging and filing of documentation.
• SHE – Own Responsibility and Care to Colleagues (Slips, Trips, Hazards and Manual Handling)
• Assisting in preparing and Editing of SHE Documentation for Supervisors

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an Apprentice Office Administrator, who will play a crucial role in supporting the business management team. You will be responsible for overseeing various personnel and office management tasks. This position requires a high level of flexibility, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Personal qualities

• Attention to detail
• Proactive and be able to take initiate
• Able to work in a team
• Punctuality

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to members of the management team.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments.
• Oversee office supplies and inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers, such as IT support, facility management, and catering services.
• Support the preparation and distribution of internal communications, company announcements, and newsletters.
• Assist in organizing company events, meetings, and conferences, including logistics and coordination.
• Manage and maintain the office environment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a professional atmosphere.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Logging and filing of documentation.
• SHE – Own Responsibility and Care to Colleagues (Slips, Trips, Hazards and Manuel Handling)
• Assisting in preparing and Editing of SHE Documentation for Supervisors

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in English.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in completing tasks.
• Proficient in using office software and equipment, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A flexible and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• A positive attitude, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

We'll Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Invicta is a joint venture partnership between Brett Group and Nova Cement UK and has established a cementitious products terminal in the UK at Sheerness in Kent. The new company caters to the growing demand of low carbon products in the South East market.

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team.