Operations Apprentice
LIG
Lowton (WA3 2AP)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 September 2026
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Summary
This role will primarily support our Technical Team, helping to coordinate activities, liaise with clients, maintain records, and ensure work is delivered efficiently and compliantly. You'll play an important part in the day to day running of the department while developing practical business administration skills.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 8:30am – 5pm, 30 minutes for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 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
Business Administration Apprentice – Key Responsibilities
- Using CONE CAD (training provided) to create basic site drawings showing crane and plant positions for projects across the UK.
- Adding key information from surveys into our system ahead of final checks.
- Compiling survey risk and method statements to support safe site operations.
- Supporting the team with general administrative duties as required.
Where you'll work
Lowton Business Park
77 Newton Road
Lowton
WA3 2AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WIGAN AND LEIGH 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Office-based – Monday to Friday so must be able to commute to Lowton Head Office (WA3 2AP).
About this employer
We’re a dynamic lifting & logisitics company delivering end-to-end solutions across the UK’s critical sectors. From telecoms to energy and construction, our expert team thrives on challenges working from “port to plinth” to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative results. We provide Specialist lifting services offering expertise and equipment for safely and efficiently handling heavy or complex lifting tasks across various industries. Head office is based in a supportive and fast-paced environment in Lowton, we have around 30 office staff and a further 50 field based employees who cover Nationwide customers. We have a variety of field-based staff from Appointed Persons, Crane Operators, to HGV Drivers, and a variety of roles internally from Projects, HR, Technical, Finance, IT & Resources.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A potential full-time opportunity within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052900.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)