Business & Admin Apprentice

About the role

Apprentice Commercial Assistant 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of commercial operations? We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Apprentice Commercial Assistants! This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and kick-start your career. 📈

What you'll be doing:

• Be the go-to for customer service enquiries, handling them like a pro! 🗣️
• Keep our records, both digital and physical, super organised. 📂💻
• Handle all your essential admin tasks: filing, making copies, scanning, and keeping our stationery cupboard stocked. 📦✍️
• Prepare important documents for our customers to sign. 📝
• Chat with suppliers to get invoices and sort out any issues. 🤝
• Liaise with funders to ensure smooth payouts. 💰
• Help keep our Apprenticeship's educational milestones on track. 🎓
• Team up with our Quantity Surveyors and Estimators on their daily tasks. 🏗️
• Assist in putting together estimates, quotes, and tenders. 📊
• Learn to read and understand drawings, specs, and schedules like a boss. 📏
• Help prepare and check quantities and costs. ✅
• Gather pricing and supplier info – you'll be our info hub! 🔍
• Support the team with purchase orders, invoices, and commercial paperwork. 🧾
• Help manage projects and keep all documentation on point. 📋
• Get a solid understanding of budgets, costs, variations, and financial reporting. 💸
• Master our computer systems and Microsoft Office suite for all your data needs. 🖱️
• Collaborate closely with our commercial and project teams. 👥
• Embrace new responsibilities and grow your skills as you go! 🌱

What you'll bring:

• A keen eye for detail and a knack for organisation. 👀
• Excellent communication skills. 💬
• A proactive and can-do attitude. 💪
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges. 🧠
• Basic computer literacy. 💻

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role (not essential, but a plus!). ✨

If you're ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact, apply now! We can't wait to hear from you! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Handling customer service enquiries
• Maintaining computerised and manual records
• Producing documentation for signing by customers
• Liaising with suppliers to request invoices and amendments
• Assisting Quantity Surveyors and Estimators with commercial activities

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))