Administration Assistant Apprenticeship
MANCHESTER ELECTRICAL & CO LTD
Manchester (M18 8QU)
Closes in 12 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Working within a busy office environment. Completion of basic adminsitration duties to support the business.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Hours to be discussed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
This role will include:
- Answering telephone calls from clients and tenants, receiving visitors and taking deliveries, and sending daily post
- Pre-calling jobs for the following day
- Data Input and general housekeeping
- Full training will be provided on all in-house systems and processes
- The role will expand further down the line, so this is not an exhaustive list
Where you'll work
Unit 14
Enterprise Trading Estate, Lees Street, Abbey Hey
Manchester
M18 8QU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JUNIPER 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
The apprentice will complete a recognised qualification in Business Administration, which is delivered within the workplace. No attendance at college required. Training delivered by Juniper Training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Manchester Electrical provide the complete range of domestic and commercial electrical services, ranging from everyday electrical repairs and installations to full rewires and first and second property fixes.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, candidates may progress onto a higher level qualification or specialise in an administration area such as sales, payroll and HR or accounts.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Samantha Holland
samantha.holland@junipertraining.co.uk
07939533093
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035243.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)