Apprentice Trainee Estimator - REF 14948

IDS Fire & Security Ltd

Bury (BL9 7NX)

Closes on Friday 25 December 2026

Posted on 25 September 2026

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Summary

IDS Fire & Security in Bury are recruiting for a Trainee Estimator. The successful applicant will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months. 

• Wage:

  £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Pay per week based on applicants age:

  • Under 18 £300
  • 18-20 £406.88
  • 21+ £476.63
• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 30 minute lunch.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 5 January 2027

• 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

Full training will be provided to the successful applicant who will take telephone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential and existing clients, estimate project costs including materials, equipment, and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure the sale.

A Trainee Estimator is required to join our busy Bury office - estimating and where necessary helping to design Fire and Security Systems. The successful person will be based at our office in Bury and will be working on a range of different projects at any one time.

Full training will be provided to the successful applicant who will take telephone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential and existing clients, estimate project costs including materials, equipment, and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure the sale.

Where you'll work

Unit 7 The Pavilions
Bridge Hall Drive
Bury
BL9 7NX

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.

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

• Level 3 Business Administrator 
• Functional skills
• Work based learning 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

Other requirements

• Ideal applicant would also have an interest or experience with CAD design
• A passion for buildings and its occupants

About this employer

IDS Fire and Security have adopted a management concept dedicated to achieving these goals through design, installation and maintenance.

Established in 1999, IDS Fire and Security has grown substantially increasing its client base and technical ability. Many of the most recent prestigious major construction projects have systems designed, installed and maintained by IDS Fire and Security.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Progression onto full time employment 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP C.I.C.

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039822.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 25 December 2026

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