Administration Assistant Apprentice
SUTCLIFFE CONSTRUCTION LTD
SKIPTON (BD23 4JR)
Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026
Posted on 21 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Providing administration assistance for all areas in the company.
- Wage
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£15,392 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
8.30am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- General admin duties to include answering the telephone, opening and distributing emails and post, handling visitors, clients and deliveries
- Providing general admin support for Managing Director, Construction Director, Residential Construction Director, Operations Director, Finance Director, Business Operations Manager and any other staff as required
- Assist the Plant Manager with keeping plant and vehicle maintenance logs up to date
- Assist Health & Safety Managers with administrative duties
- Organise training and keep accurate logs
- Order and maintain stock of stationary, PPE, workwear and other miscellaneous items
- Organise annual testing at Head Office
- Maintain office equipment
- Produce delivery instructions for sites as required by site/project managers
- Arrange Christmas wine
- Arrange company events
- Arrange birthday gifts/cards for staff as required
- Printing, copying and laminating drawings for office and site as required
- Provide cover for any team member absence where required and any other duties as business needs dictate
Where you'll work
GOAL FARM
HELLIFIELD
SKIPTON
BD23 4JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CRAVEN 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
The apprentice will be expected to attend Craven College fortnightly and go to work the other 4 days (5 one week).
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Sutcliffe Construction is an independent Yorkshire-based company with a solid reputation for providing our clients with quality solutions and adding value, whatever surprises a build throws your way.
As principal contractors, we manage entire projects from design to ground-works, build and complete fit-out. We are steel-frame building specialists with a 3D modelling team and our own steel fabrication plant.
Over fifty years in business have earned us the trust and respect of leading architects, construction professionals and the business community across Yorkshire and the North of England. A substantial amount of our business comes through referrals by satisfied clients and professional partners.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent employment and progression opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Holly McFadyen
hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk
07584212921
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043846.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026