Operational Assistant Apprentice

PARAGON TRAFFIC MANAGMENT LTD

SCUNTHORPE (DN15 6UH)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 March 2026

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Summary

Paragon provide a client-centric traffic management service with strong sector experience and have seen the team grow to over 60 members of staff, 2 depots and head offices in North Lincolnshire. They are now looking to recruit an Operational Apprentice to join their Asset & Fleet team!

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 May 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Supporting the team with bookings, logistics, and general operations
  • Helping monitor trends in performance, compliance, and behaviours
  • Working with agency suppliers, hotels, equipment providers and more
  • Assisting with booking staff, sourcing equipment and arranging services
  • Keeping track of vehicle and equipment checks, maintenance and records
  • Helping our Operations Administrators keep everything running smoothly
  • Learning how to multitask in a supportive team

Where you'll work

FIRST FLOOR FLAT
BRIT HOUSE
HIGH STREET EAST
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6UH

Training

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

Training provider

MCARTHUR DEAN 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

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Whilst in the workplace, apprentices will also receive any additional training support and guidance required from their dedicated tutor
  • Attending weekly classes to achieve the Standard
    Level 3 Business Administration qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Established in 2015, Paragon Traffic Management Limited have quickly become a key strategic partner to their clients throughout the United Kingdom. Paragon provide a client-centric traffic management service with strong sector experience and have seen the team grow to over 60 members of staff, 2 depots and head offices in North Lincolnshire.

After this apprenticeship

  • The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED

Julie Curtis

julie@mcarthurdean.co.uk

01482 210093

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023720.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)