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Apprentice Construction Site Business Administrator TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

An ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for gaining an administrative qualification, an interest in the workings of large-scale construction projects & a real drive to succeed. The work will be varied & will span a variety of responsibilities including office management, skills coordination, health & safety, document control & accounts.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,520.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125357

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is a varied role working alongside Managers, Supervisors, and other Site Administrators in one of the UK's leading construction contractors, learning all aspects of Business Administration within the construction industry. Your role will span a variety of responsibilities including Office Management, Skills Coordination and PA, Health & Safety, Document Control and Accounts.

Duties will include:

  • Maintaining the Project filing system
  • Preparing documents for storage or archiving
  • Ordering and costings of site consumables
  • Updating noticeboards
  • Uploading of all new project information to the relevant systems
    including Datascope facial scanning for new starters and Smartwaste for environmental monitoring
  • Assisting with preparation of contract folders (including printing)
  • Managing the data input and ensuring it is up to date and accurate
  • Quality checking of all documents at the first stage of the workflows for compliance
  • Maintaining site record sheets
  • Assisting with payroll
  • Carrying out reception duties as required including answering the
    telephone, and meeting and greeting visitors
  • Taking messages
  • Arranging meetings, updating meeting room calendar and where
    required, attending meetings, conferences and project team activities
  • Organising mangers' diaries
  • Typing and word processing various documents and dealing with emails and electronic information
  • Maintaining a supply of printed Health & Safety forms for the site team to use
  • Collating and filing of weekly ‘Friday Packs’ from trade contractors (Health & Safety Documents)
  • Retrieving data for project team
  • General office duties such as filing, scanning, printing, and photocopying
  • Processing invoices
  • Receiving and collating information generated through each department
  • Overseeing and administering site deliveries

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Training will be via regular online tutorials.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the opportunity to move into full-time employment on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

TrAC Apprenticeships is a shared apprenticeship scheme employing apprentices and placing them with host companies so that they can get the necessary experience to pass their apprenticeship.

Employer

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Address

1 Calnwood Road

Luton

LU4 0ET

Contact

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

+441603737739

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Feb 2023