Business Administration Apprenticeship
BLOCK-AID LTD
Stockport (SK6 2RF)
Closes on Friday 27 February 2026
Posted on 14 January 2026
Contents
Summary
The role of the Administration Clerk is to assist and support both the Management and office personnel within Block Aid Limited.
- Wage
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£21,450 a year
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Pay will be negotiated between £11 (age 18-20) & £13 (age 21+) per hour.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm with 30min lunch break.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 28 February 2026
- 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
The duties shown below are an example of what the role entails but are not restricted to these tasks as with the job growing these tasks may change as the role grows:
- Open all post, date stamp and hand out to personnel
- Keep Manager calendar in order, informing them of any appointments due etc
- Process all haulage tickets for Tarmac, Heidelberg, Travis Perkins and any other clients, populating each spread sheet
- Carryout all filing
- Answer the telephone, dealing with all enquiries in a polite and professional manner
- Book in any blockages, CCTV’s taken over the phone and raise necessary paperwork to suit hand out to Drainage personnel
- Ensure the drainage personnel planner is kept up to date with works for the next week
- Ensure all PMIs are booked in with the transport office and the drivers are informed of the pending PMI
- Print off and process all PMI paperwork once received into the office
- Ensure all MOT’s are booked in and maintain the maintenance planner
- Renew via on-line any vehicle tax due by the due date on the V11 form
- Check on-line all driving licences as and when required
- Book all loads onto load board in the director’s office
- Ensure the R2C software system is kept updated with defects are being registered onto the system from the drivers’ mobiles and have gone through to the technicians’ tablets
- Keep stationary on order and up to date
- Order any PPE that is required
- Book any additional training for the drivers, providing them with the details and ensuring they attend
- Preparing starter packs for new staff
- Preparing remittance advices/statements etc., for accounts when required
- Chasing any invoice payments outstanding to the company
- Assisting the Health and Safety officer with risk assessments and method statements and any other H&S that is required
- Assisting with the scheduling of all the vehicles and working with our partners in doing this
- Any other ad hoc job required
Where you'll work
6 Cromwell Road
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
1ST2 ACHIEVE 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
All training will take place at the workplace via tutor led monthly sessions
Requirements
Essential 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
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Blockaid Ltd is a professional drainage company in Manchester, offering various services, from unblocking to inspection, to ensure that your drainage systems are kept in top working condition.
Our engineers have the knowledge, skills, and experience to tackle any blockage that may have occurred within your drainage system. If you are experiencing issues with your toilet, sink, shower, or bath, from slow-draining water to unpleasant odours, these are signs that your drains may be blocked. If they’re not seen promptly, the blockage could cause drains to back up, overflow, and cause damage.
Our team at Blockaid is on hand to clear any blocked drains in Manchester. Whether it’s a commercial or domestic job, we have the tools and knowledge to resolve all kinds of drainage issues.
Using drain rodding, drain jetting, and other techniques, we can tackle everything from baby wipes and other debris clogging the drain to tree root intrusions that restrict the flow of wastewater from your property. Utilising the latest technology, tools, and equipment, we can provide efficient drain unblocking services in Manchester.
After this apprenticeship
- Long term career prospects available on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008585.
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Closes on Friday 27 February 2026