Apprentice Fire Extinguisher Administrator

Summary

Join our NSI Gold-accredited company in the East Midlands as a Fire Extinguisher Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a Business Administration Apprenticeship. You'll support our safety services team with day-to-day operations, helping deliver exceptional customer service.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and booking maintenance visits for our engineers
Sending service quotes to customers
Ordering necessary parts and equipment
Logging service calls and updating records
Preparing and sending invoices for completed works
Handling customer queries via phone and email
Booking accommodation
General administrative support

Where you'll work

173 BENNETT STREET
LONG EATON
NOTTINGHAM
NG10 4HG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3
On the job training

More training information

Training is provided by Skills for Security. This training is 100% online.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

About this company

APS Security & Fire is an NSI Gold approved company with over 20 years of expertise in the fire and security industry. We design, install, monitor, and maintain intruder alarms, fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and integrated systems. Our commitment to quality means we only use equipment that meets UK and EU standards, with every installation accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, they can become a full administrator, with potential progression to Supervisor or Team Leader roles. There are also opportunities to transfer to other departments within the business, such as Sales or Engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APS Security & Fire Ltd

Sophie

Sophie@aps-security.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323342.

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