Administration Apprentice
MOBILE CAD SURVEYING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
PONTEFRACT (WF8 1QY)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 June 2026
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Summary
You will be working within our admin team supporting different departments for best outcomes. You will be required to be involved in general office admin, preparing quotes, invoicing and updating computer records, amongst other duties, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Half hour lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 2 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 is a varied role within a growing company for an Apprentice Administrator, dealing with general admin duties and daily tasks.
You will be working towards a recognised Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
You will be working within our admin team but also supporting other departments to deliver best outcomes. This is a varied role, and you will need to work accurately with good attention to detail.
Duties to include:
- General office administration
- Preparing quotes
- Booking accommodation for staff working away
- Processing workflows for jobs
- Answering incoming calls and dealing with customers
- Invoice creation, invoice input and maintaining company records
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.
Where you'll work
POMFRET BUSINESS CENTRE
2 HARROPWELL LANE
PONTEFRACT
WF8 1QY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if not already achieved
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with
personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times - Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good attendance record
- Good knowledge of Microsoft
- Can Do Attitude
Other requirements
Dependent on progression over the 15 month period, the wage will be reviewed on a regular basis. Make sure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis.
About this employer
MobileCAD Surveying is committed to producing high quality surveys to an architectural detail standard using technology-driven surveying solutions. Produced on site, in real time, our surveys are focused on the needs of our clients and end-users. 'Can do' is our guiding philosophy and passion. From Director to receptionist, old to young, our focus is to ensure our clients get a great outcome without having to expend their own valuable time and effort to achieve it. In other words – ‘give us the remit and we’ll give you the result!” The directors of our business come from an Architectural background and therefore understand & empathise with the end users of our surveys. We can produce surveys to our clients architects own layering system, thereby saving time in post survey editing. Similarly, 3D models are set up with an agreed family structure. All drawings come fully co-ordinated and in mm form to allow the end user to start work immediately when they receive a survey from MobileCAD Surveying. We produce all types of measured building surveys including using laser scanning, mobile 3d laser scanner and total stations to produce surveys of land buildings and utilities. We also produce 3d models through to lease plans for all your measurement needs. Like us, our carefully chosen software and hardware partners are industry leaders at the top of their fields. If you would like a quick chat about how we and they can help you & your business.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of a 17-month apprenticeship the role will be reviewed for a permanent position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Mandy Hodson
mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 614523
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036183.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)