Apprentice Office Administrator

KEEDWELL KONNECT LIMITED

Axbridge (BS26 2SL)

Closes on Friday 17 July 2026

Posted on 14 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and organised Apprentice Office Administrator to support our daily office operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career to gain hands-on experience in administration within the logistics sector while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£17,680 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.50 – £9.00ph

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08.00am – 17.00pm (1hr lunch).

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Provide general administrative support to the office team
  • Answer and direct phone calls and emails professionally
  • Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems
  • Assist with data entry, invoicing, and document preparation
  • Support scheduling, bookings, and logistics coordination
  • Liaise with drivers, clients, and suppliers as required
  • Help ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
  • Perform other ad hoc administrative duties as needed

Where you'll work

Keedwell Konnect Ltd
Manor Farm
Axbridge
BS26 2SL

Training

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

Training provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • Full support towards a recognised Business Administration qualification
  • On-the-job training and mentoring

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills

About this employer

Keedwell Konnect represents the evolution of British logistics excellence. Part of the RT Keedwell Group (Est 1969), a proud family-owned business that has grown from humble beginnings to become an £80 million logistics powerhouse, whilst maintaining its core ethics of personal values and commitment to customer service. Konnect act as the groups central communication hub to ensure our customer base receives the highest level of customer service, we pride ourselves upon. Utilising the groups fleet of 350 vehicles, along with a strong network of suppliers based Nationwide, we can arrange transport requirements anywhere in the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for career progression within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030110.

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Closes on Friday 17 July 2026