Engineering/Office Assistant Apprentice

MCVICKERS LTD

STANLEY (DH9 7BF)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 May 2026

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Summary

McVickers Ltd, based in Stanley, are seeking an Apprentice Engineering/Office Assistant to join their busy engineering and administration team. This is an exciting opportunity to support engineers and office staff with a wide range of administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Apprentice minimum wage.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm, 30 minutes daily unpaid lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Daily Duties include but not limited to:

  • Pulling information together to form Health & safety and maintenance manuals
  • Using bespoke software to prepare thermal imaging reports
  • Using bespoke software to raise purchase orders and confirm receipt of goods
  • Use of a check box to test multifunction test kits used by electricians out on site and to ensure they are all calibrated as required
  • Use of outlook, other office products and phone system for other general admin work as required

Where you'll work

2 WOODLAND COURT
GREENCROFT INDUSTRIAL PARK
STANLEY
DH9 7BF

Training

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

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE 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

Workplace based apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Math (grade 4/C)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Good communication and experience with office applications is essential

About this employer

We are a longstanding Electrical Contracting Company working across all business sectors within the North East area of England. We carry out electrical works to new build commercial premises, refurbishments, upgrades and works for change of use projects. Works are carried out within offices, hotels, schools, universities, leisure centres, hospitals and care homes. A large portion of our business is also through local authorities and housing associations where we will rewire, upgrade and carry out testing and remedial works to their stock of housing. We also install Solar PV & Battery systems and stairlifts.

https://mcvickers.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • For the right candidate there is progression of a full time position upon succesful completion of the apprenticeship 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030707.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)