Office Administration Apprentice (36286)
OPUS UTILITY SOLUTIONS LTD
CULCHETH (WA3 4BD)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 24 October 2025)
Posted on 26 September 2025
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Summary
A great opportunity to join an organisation in a role where you will be exposed to a variety of tasks and have the opportunity to progress within the business as you develop your skills and experience. Duties include Processing documents.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
A normal day would include:
- Processing documents
- Scanning
- Creating folders
- Saving documentation
- Updating a training matrix
- Raising with manager any issues or missing documents
The role essential to supporting with the administration of setting up new subcontractors files, updating existing contractors and processing / archiving leavers to ensure we have up to date records to support the healthy and safety department in continuing to maintain compliance as the business and work force grows.
What you could go on to do:
Working closely with the Head of compliance you will learn so much about the business and there will be lots of opportunities to support admin needs of different teams, accounts, commercial, health and safety, plant & transport, procurement, operations, traffic management. This will then support you in learning which direction you would potentially aim to progress into if you wish.
Opus is a family run business and we aim to offer progression from within to those who show us they are motivated to learn and progress
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you'll work
OPUS
KENYON JUNCTION
WILTON LANE
CULCHETH
WA3 4BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY 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
Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Advanced Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Initiative
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Hardworking
- Willing to learn
- Good timekeeping
- Personable
About this employer
Opus Utility Solutions is a privately owned civil engineering and multi utility company based in Manchester, UK. Established over 15 years ago and a workforce of over 50, we have worked hard to develop a reputation as a well run business that you can trust to deliver on time and on budget. Our company was founded in 2003 and we remain incredibly proud of our values, reputation and most importantly the quality of our work that we deliver to our many clients. Opus currently counts a number of FTSE 250 contractors as clients. Opus Utility Solutions core services include groundwork’s, multi-utility installations, ad reinstatement works. Opus is also able to offer both Hotbox and Grab Wagon hire.
After this apprenticeship
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344095.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 24 October 2025)
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