Apprentice Office Administrator
P A WRIGHT & SONS LIMITED
Atherstone (CV9 3PP)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 June 2026
Contents
Summary
To assist within the Payroll / HR department with day-to-day administrative duties.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Whilst at Work 16-17 yr old £8.00 / hr 18-20 yr old £11.00 / hr 21 + £12.85 / hr
Teams Training Session - £8 per hour
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
9.00am-5.00pm with a 30 min lunch break each day
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 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
The apprentice will work to support the Payroll/HR team with general administrative duties as required, including:
- Filing
- Scanning
- Uploading documents to electronic files & internal software
- Keeping records and information up to date
- Taking telephone calls
- Emails
- Time Sheets
Where you'll work
Gopsall House Farm Twycross
Atherstone
CV9 3PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
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
Training will be delivered online via a live Teams session one day every 6 weeks with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Independent transport due to our remote, rural location
- Public transport is not adequate for our location
About this employer
P A Wright & Sons is a 3rd generation family business. Whilst maintaining a successful arable business, our subsidiary company, Wrights of Twycross, works closely with the water authorities and other blue-chip companies, transporting and recycling wastewater products. The company operate a fleet of HGV Vehicles and plant equipment, employing over 260 employees to date.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- To grow with the role and undertake more responsibility within the team or business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038834.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)