Contracts Administrator Apprentice

COLLEY (FARM BUILDINGS) LTD

DRIFFIELD (YO25 9PF)

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

You will be providing administrative and sales support to ensure efficient running of our office. You will work closely with the Buyer and Directors ensuring the management team has adequate support, assisting in various tasks and responsibilities related to yard sales, stock and billing. 

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Wage may vary depedant on age and experience. 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 March 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

Administrative & Office Duties:

  • Reception duties which includes welcoming visitors, providing refreshments and answering the telephone
  • Purchase and sales ledger
  • Filing
  • Preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports
  • Reconciling delivery note, invoice and contract file paperwork
  • Managing the flow/traceability of documents within the business
  • Maintenance of First Aid provision and all associated paperwork
  • Organising hand tool maintenance
  • Assisting with general workshop requirements
  • Assisting with Health and Safety administration duties
  • Ordering PPE, stationery and sundries, maintaining stock levels
  • Taking the post to the post office
  • Driving company vans and vehicles

Sales Duties:

  • Greeting customers
  • Picking, checking and assisting with loading small sale orders onto vehicles
  • Unloading deliveries (manually or using a forklift)
  • Recording sales for invoicing
  • Maintaining stock levels

Where you'll work

THE AIRFIELD
BEVERLEY ROAD
HUTTON CRANSWICK
DRIFFIELD
YO25 9PF

Training

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

Training provider

HULL 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • A full driving licence and access to own vehicle 
  • Prepared to work outside in all weathers for the sales part of the role

About this employer

Colley Farm Buildings is a family run portal steel framed building company, operating across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Mainly working in the agricultural sector to UKCA standards the company has expanded rapidly over the last 10 years and holds over 50 years’ experience within the industry.

After this apprenticeship

The potential for a full time permanent position and chance to progress further with the business. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015290.

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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)