Apprentice Inspection Technical Administrator

ALS Inspection (UK) Ltd

Prescot (L34 9HP)

Closes on Friday 12 June 2026

Posted on 8 May 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting an Apprentice Inspection Technical Administrator to join our busy inspection team. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a career in technical administration within a global organisation.You will receive structured on-the-job training.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Working between Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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 coordination of inspection jobs from enquiry through to completion, including job setup and documentation
  • Assisting with preparation and review of inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Learning how quotations, inspection services and assay activities are coordinated across departments
  • Assisting with sample tracking, assay coordination and maintaining clear records of sample movements
  • Supporting communication between internal teams, inspectors, laboratories and clients

You’ll Receive:

  • Structured apprenticeship with full training and support 
  • Experience within a global organisation
  • Supportive working environment with opportunities for future progression 

Where you'll work

Caddick Road
Knowsley Business Park
Prescot
L34 9HP

Training

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

Training provider

ST HELENS 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

  • Training will be delivered fully remotely within the workplace with onsite visits per calendar month
  • Functional skills maths and English is delivered onsite at St Helens College (if required)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9 or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (grade A-C or 4-9 or equivalent)
  • Science (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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

  • ALS Assay and Inspection is a leading global provider of services to the metals and minerals industry, supporting the international trade of commodities through independent inspection, sampling and testing. From our UK base in Prescot, Merseyside, we work with a wide range of clients, including traders, producers and refiners, delivering accurate and reliable results in line with recognised international standards.

Company benefits

  • Structured apprenticeship with full training and support, experience within a global organisation

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time permanent role and career progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Carolyn Mason

appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk

01744623521

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030643.

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Closes on Friday 12 June 2026