Laboratory Administrator Apprentice
EUROFINS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC UK LIMITED
Castleford (WF10 5PY)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 6 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2025
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Summary
Eurofins E&E Castleford wish to recruit an Administrator Apprentice to work with and support the Office Manager. This will include on the job and external supported training with the aim of completing and gaining a Business Administrator level 3 qualification. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to learn and develop.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Wage increase throughout programme will be in place for targets hit.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Half hour lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
- To perform all general administrative tasks associated with the laboratory
- To act as the first point of call for non-technical queries
- To assist with information coordination for laboratories customers and internal stakeholders (e.g. sales staff and marketing staff)
- To assist in the maintenance of records including CRM tools and accounts software/systems
- To provide administrative support for on-going projects including those carried out with other Eurofins business units
- To support the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including the provision of required consumables, equipment and arranging logistics
- To support the Office Manager in day to day activities and deputise in their absence
- To administer Sales and Orders including all aspects of invoices
- To follow up customers for payment and information required
- To manage customer hospitality on-site arranging lunches and refreshments
- To manage and file all laboratory documents
- To support in commercial activities (RFQ process and follow up) as directed by the LBM
- To liaise with our IT resources (internal or external) to resolve IT issues
- To manage receipt and dispatch of goods to customers
- To act as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Laboratory Business Manager (as required)
- To maintain all office equipment including maintaining supplies, upgrades and leasing
- To ensure that he/she obtains and maintains the requisite competences to perform his/her duties (eg technical, PTS etc) and carries out his/her duties in accordance with all Eurofins policies, procedures and processes, including, but not limited to, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation that are relevant to your post, to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you'll work
Unit 5
Speedwell Road, Whitwood
Castleford
WF10 5PY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if required
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft office
- Time management
Other requirements
The employer is supportive in continuous personal development and will be invested in the career progression for the right candidate.
About this employer
Eurofins Electrical & Electronic UK Ltd is a leading provider of compliance, certification and testing services to manufacturers, designers, retailers and importers of electrical and electronic products in the UK and globally. Our UKAS Accredited testing laboratories are located in Devon, Southampton, London, Bristol, Castleford and Grangemouth, with our head office in York. In addition to these locations, the wider Eurofins E&E UK network includes Eurofins E&E CML Ltd and AQL EMC, industry-leading providers of hazardous location certification and aerospace/defence EMC testing, respectively. Alongside our EMC, Electrical Safety and RF testing services, we offer an extensive range of compliance and certification services, as well as test equipment calibration and reference RF sources.
After this apprenticeship
All training will be completed within the workplace. Ensure you can travel to the office on a daily basis.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Mandy Hodson
mandy.hodson@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924614523
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338511.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 6 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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