Business & Admin Apprentice

KEYNVOR MORLIFT LTD

Falmouth (TR11 2TF)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 August 2025

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Summary

Keynvor Morlift Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity for a business administrator apprentice to join their team based in Falmouth. The role will enable you to enhance your career within the business industry, give you valuable on-the-job experience and work towards an industry recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Increases based on completion of course and discretionary bonus based on performance, stated in annual review.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday: Options: 8.30am - 5.00pm- 1 hour for lunch / 9.00am to 5.30pm 1 hour for lunch No weekend or evening works.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 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

Duties to include but are not limited to:

  • Filing & shredding of accounting/company documents when needed
  • Covering reception; answering the phones, greeting visitors, sorting deliveries etc.
  • Assisting in light accounting works - printing invoices, stamping for processing
  • Assisting in distribution & returning of invoices to the wider company departments
  • Other Ad hoc admin jobs like: stationary orders, canteen ordering and re-stocking etc.

Where you'll work

Unit 15, Falmouth Wharves
North Parade
Falmouth
TR11 2TF

Training

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

Training provider

CORNWALL 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

  • You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard qualification.
  • The apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off the job training and on the job mentoring and development within the workplace.
  • You will be required to attend St Austell College fortnightly, with some elements of the course being delivered online.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Friendly
  • Approachable
  • Willing to learn
  • Strong work ethic
  • Computer Skills

Other requirements

Car parking is on street parking only, there is a local bus route and a train station in town.

About this employer

KML is a UK-based integrated marine contractor working worldwide. We have our own vessel fleet, assets, wharves, and labour force. With a heritage and portfolio in specialist and general merchant vessel operations, marine civil engineering contracting (including rock armour and sea defences), salvage and wreck removal, craned heavy lift, subsea cables, and specialist offshore energy installation and decommissioning including offshore wind and Tidal / Wave Energy Converter installations, operations and maintenance, the company continues with rapid growth in all of its sectors.

https://www.keynvormorlift.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On sucessful completion of the apprenticeship you may wish to progress onto office management, a finance role, projects, co-ordination or marine & HR.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

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01209616452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336930.

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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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