Administration Assistant Apprentice

UNIVERSAL LOCKS LTD

SLOUGH (SL1 4LP)

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 November 2025

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Summary

The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to our office team in a very varied role which includes assisting with administration, customer service booking and allocating work.

• 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 8:30am - 5:30pm 1-hour lunch break

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Sunday 11 January 2026

• 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

• Department administration, booking jobs and managing engineers
• Support to managing director assisting in ISO administration
• Support to the helpdesk supervisor and processing of work to engineers
• Support to the company secretary in various duties

Where you'll work

894 PLYMOUTH ROAD
SLOUGH
SL1 4LP

Training

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

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

Business Administrator Level 3.

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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Polite telephone manner. Good computer skills including Microsoft and Excel.

About this employer

Founded in 1975, Universal Security Group is an independent security system installer. Being a national company we provide a wide range of high quality doors, security systems Access control and locksmithing service for residential and commercial premises. Universal Door Tech is the main business and we supply and fit Commercial fire doors and roller shutters.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position available.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350705.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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