Apprentice Plant Coordinator
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
North Yorkshire (BD23 2QR)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026)
Posted on 2 March 2026
Contents
Summary
We’re currently offering the opportunity for an apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Plant Management.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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General working hours:
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm
Based in our Head office in Skipton
Option to work 1 or 2 days at home.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
Our busy plant team are responsible for keeping our sites moving. They manage our substantial fleet of plant and vehicles, and work closely with operations to help us deliver projects on time.
What you’ll do:
- Liaise with Site Managers and hire companies to move plant, vehicles and machinery to and from site
- Form part of the plant hire service desk, being reactive to the needs and requirements of our live sites across the UK
- Learn key negotiation skills and then implement them, engaging with various stakeholders to help us drive value
Where you'll work
Snaygill Industrial Estate
Keighley Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2QR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
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
Level 3 Business Administration
- A Level 3 qualification in Business Administration that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies
- You will receive full on-the-job training by your dedicated mentor
- Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider that will be carried out on site and in a virtual capacity
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C or 4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Negotiation Skills
Other requirements
Ability to work from the Skipton office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Occasional travel to other office locations, but all expenses for this would be covered.
About this employer
JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.
After this apprenticeship
- You will be a integral part of the team from day one with JN Bentley and when you complete your initial apprenticeship qualification you will be considered for further training
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
Jade Melia
mmbcearlycareers@jnbentley.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018460.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026)
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