Trainee Estimator Apprentice

Summary

A Trainee Estimator is required to join our Bury office, helping to design Fire and Security Systems and will be working on a range of different projects at any one time. You will be working closely with the Operations Manager, with strong communication skills, willing to learn, strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 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

Review tender documents including Design proposals supplied from our clients
Prepare analytical tenders, bills of quantities, drawings, and specifications
Develop client relationships and partnerships with our current and new suppliers.
Proactively communicate potential challenges or risks to a project and provide recommendations and possible solutions.
Time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Where you'll work

Unit 7 The Pavilions
Bridge Hall Drive
Bury
BL9 7NX

Training

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

College or training organisation

BURY COLLEGE

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 L3 Standard

This qualification requires college attendance once per month.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company which will give the successful candidate the chance to progress their career within the Fire and Security Industry. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant who will take telephone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential and existing clients, estimate project costs including materials, equipment, and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure the sale.

About this company

IDS Fire and Security is a regionally based company that has offices in Newcastle upon Tyne (Head Office), Manchester, Carlisle and Leeds. The company was formed in 1999 and has built a reputation on supplying installing and maintaining quality services and products. The company is very successful in developing new and existing customers in both the construction and end user markets.

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Company benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience • Free parking on site • A modern working environment • 20 days holiday rising to 25 days on service completed, plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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