Apprentice Procurement Administrator
KINLAN BRICKWORK LIMITED
Wallasey (CH44 7JW)
Closes in 27 days (Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 January 2026
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Summary
Kinlan Brickwork are a successful Brickwork subcontractor based in Wallasey and due to continued growth, we are looking for an apprentice to help support the Purchasing Manager with the smooth running of the Buying department.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 16.30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Build and maintain a clear list of approved suppliers and commonly used products
- Raise purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery times
- Monitor and follow up outstanding orders to ensure materials arrive when needed
- Support site teams and the office with general purchasing queries
- Work closely with the office team to ensure purchasing records are accurate
Where you'll work
Unit 4, Gibraltar House
40 Kelvin Road
Wallasey
CH44 7JW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard including:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- End-Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
About this employer
Kinlan Brickwork Ltd has been established for 19 years. We are a leading Facade subcontractor working on projects in England. We have expertise in tight, high rise City Centre projects. We supply Labour, Plant, Materials and Access for all types of Masonry and Cladding.
We have unrivalled access to time served bricklayers and fixing technicians. All our operatives are supported by our highly experienced management team, including Site Foremen, Project Managers and Contracts Managers.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010473.
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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm)