Apprentice Office Administrator
EYJ Fire Doors
EAST YORKSHIRE (YO25 8EJ)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 September 2026
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Summary
EYJ Ltd Fire Doors is looking to appoint an Apprentice Office Administrator to join its team. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will support routine office administration while learning from experienced colleagues across Operations, Production, Project Management, Installation & Maintenance, Quality and Accounts.
- Wage
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£12,480 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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Exact daily working pattern to be agreed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 21 October 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 is a structured entry-level opportunity to learn the day-to-day administration of a growing fire-door and passive-fire business while developing practical office, accounts, purchasing and project-support skills.
You will support a variety of administrative tasks, including:
- Ordering routine materials and preparing purchase orders under the direction of the relevant manager
- Chasing supplier quotations, order confirmations and expected delivery dates
- Booking jobs into internal systems and keeping project records, trackers and documentation accurate and up to date
- Supporting the organisation of deliveries between suppliers, the factory, project teams and customer sites
- Booking accommodation and other routine arrangements for site operatives working away
- Following up outstanding information and routine actions with customers and suppliers in a professional manner
- Supporting quality-control record keeping, internal audit preparation, ISO 9001 administration and document filing
- Assisting with sales-ledger administration, invoices, customer payment records and routine debtor information
- Helping prepare payroll information and maintaining relevant employee records under supervision
- Providing general administrative support to directors, project managers, production and I&M teams as required
Where you'll work
CATFOSS LANE
BRANDESBURTON
DRIFFIELD
EAST YORKSHIRE
YO25 8EJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
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
Business Administrator Level 3.
A combination of online learning and workplace-based training, supported by a workplace mentor and an East Riding College Vocational Trainer Coach.
More training information
Support will include:
- Mentoring from experienced EYJ colleagues
- Paid working time for required apprenticeship learning and training
- Gradual increase in responsibility as competence and confidence develop
- Exposure to several business functions rather than a narrow, repetitive administration role
- Regular progress reviews to identify strengths, training needs and the next areas of responsibility
Requirements
Essential 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
- Number skills
- Postive Attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability
- Punctual
- Follow Instructions
- Learn basic accounts
- Confidentiality
Other requirements
This is a supervised apprenticeship role. Technical fire-door decisions, compliance sign-off, purchasing approvals, payroll approval, financial decision-making and statutory accounting responsibilities remain with authorised EYJ managers, directors and professional advisers.
About this employer
EYJ Ltd Fire Doors is a growing specialist fire-door and passive-fire business offering exposure to real commercial projects. The role provides practical skills across administration, accounts, operations and project support, within a supportive team and a regulated construction and manufacturing environment
https://eyjfiredoors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Join a growing specialist fire-door and passive-fire business
Gain exposure to real commercial projects - Learn skills that apply across administration, accounts, operations and project support
- Work in a supportive team where your role can develop as you grow
- Build an understanding of a regulated construction and manufacturing environment
- Gain a recognised apprenticeship alongside practical workplace experience
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The apprenticeship is intended to provide a genuine route into a long-term business-support career. Subject to performance, business requirements and successful completion of the apprenticeship, progression could include:
- Apprentice Office Administrator
- Office Administrator
- Operations/Accounts/Project Support
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
myapprenticeship@scarboroughtec.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052713.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)