Apprentice Office Administrator
NEVIS RESOURCES LIMITED
BISHOP AUCKLAND (DL14 6XB)
Closes in 9 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 March 2026
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Summary
Nevis Resources are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Office Administrator to join their busy trading office in Bishop Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, developing valuable skills that will set you up for long-term career success.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
General clerical duties include:
- Contacting hauliers by email to obtain competitive haulage prices
- Organising collection and delivery of goods
- Inputting data into the companies cloud based databases
- Writing job task manuals
- Handle requests for information and data
- Resolve administrative problems and enquiries
- Manage and prepare emails
By joining Nevis Resources, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional trading office where your work genuinely matters. From day one, you’ll be trusted with real responsibilities, helping you build confidence as well as practical skills.
You’ll benefit from:
- Earning a salary while gaining a recognised qualification
- Real workplace experience that employers value
- Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced professionals
- Development of highly transferable skills in administration, organisation and communication
- A strong foundation for future progression within business and office-based roles
Where you'll work
UNIT 30 INNOVATION HOUSE
26 LONGFIELD ROAD
SOUTHCHURCH ENTERPRISE PARK
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DL14 6XB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP AUCKLAND 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
All delivered in the workplace with monthly assessor visits.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
- Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Nevis Resources is a dynamic UK-based trading business headquartered in Bishop Auckland, specialising in the purchase and sale of recyclable plastics. They play a vital role in the recycling supply chain by sourcing plastic scrap from suppliers across the UK and Ireland and arranging its onward transport to processing partners in the UK and Europe.
Their mission is to divert scrap plastic away from landfill and incineration, helping businesses achieve environmental targets through fully traceable and transparent recycling solutions. The company prides itself on competitive pricing, reliable logistics support, and excellent customer service, ensuring that materials are handled responsibly in line with waste regulations.
With a team of experienced professionals, Nevis Resources is dedicated to building strong long-term relationships with clients and partners while contributing to sustainable waste management practices.
After this apprenticeship
To be discussed at interview.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
David Brough
david.brough@bacoll.ac.uk
01388 743164
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018476.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)