Office Junior Apprentice

MARBONYX LTD

ROCHFORD (SS4 1LA)

Closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026

Posted on 28 October 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a proactive Office Junior Apprentice to join our team. This role provides vital administrative support while helping you gain hands-on business experience.

This is an entry-level opportunity for an organized individual with strong attention to detail, a professional phone manner, and a willingness to learn.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Long-Term Performance Reviews: We closely monitor your growth and development. A salary increase may be considered after at least 12 months in the role, provided strong performance and consistent progression are demonstrated.

• National Minimum Wage Adjustments: Your hourly rate will automatically stay aligned with any official UK Government National Minimum Wage updates applicable to your age and apprentice status.

Training course
Administration assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm (30minute UNPAID Lunch).

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 December 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

An average week in this role offers a structured balance of front-of-house customer service, financial admin, and essential workplace organization.

Here is what your typical day or week will look like:

• Managing Daily Correspondence: You will start most mornings by  filtering your email inbox, and answering incoming phone calls to direct enquiries or take messages.

  •  Client and Appointment Care: You will spend time calling clients to confirm upcoming appointments, updating the team calendar, and ensuring all customer records are kept fully up to date
  • Financial & Order Processing: As part of your commercial training, you will be responsible for pricing up and quoting for jobs, drawing and creating cut sheets, as well as matching incoming invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes to verify accuracy
  • Organising Systems and Supplies: You will keep the workspace efficient by filing paperwork both alphabetically and numerically, completing accurate data entry, putting away material samples, and keeping stationery cupboards neatly stocked

 

Where you'll work

WELTON WAY
PURDEYS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ROCHFORD
SS4 1LA

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Training course

Administration assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
  • Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
  • Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
  • Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
  • Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
  • Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
  • Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
  • Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
  • Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
  • Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
  • Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
  • Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
  • Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
  • Review and check own work.
  • Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
  • Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
  • Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
  • Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
  • Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
  • Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
  • Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
  • Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
  • Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
  • Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
  • Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
  • Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
  • Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
  • Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
  • Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
  • Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
  • Review and check own work.
  • Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
  • Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
  • Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.

Training schedule

Full Level 2 Administration Apprenticeship.

 

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 3)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Transport can be an issue if candidate doesn’t drive. All office based, no home working, we are on an industrial estate, Rochford is the closest train station PLUS a bus and walking.

About this employer

We have over 50 years’ experience within the natural stone industry, and take great pride in our extensive knowledge of all aspects of stone and marble. We source the very highest quality stones in the world to create stylish and hard-wearing products for use in kitchens and bathrooms.

Not only do we offer premium luxury stone products, but we also help clients to achieve their desired interior look by offering advice and guidance on the best natural stone to use to complete their project. We can offer help and advice on the best luxury stone to choose, and then manufacture, produce and fit the product with complete satisfaction.

By choosing Marbonyx, the luxury stone specialists in Essex, you are guaranteed to receive the best possible natural stone products and very best tailored service.50

https://www.marbonyx.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Full Employee Benefits: Alongside your salary, you will receive our standard company benefits package, including paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) and enrolment into the company pension scheme if you chose to
• Apprentice Extra Discount: While not provided directly by us, as a registered apprentice you will be officially eligible to independently purchase a TOTUM Apprentice (NUS Extra) discount card for major retail and travel savings.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, your hard work can lead to a long-term career with us.

  • Potential Full-Time Position: For the right candidate who demonstrates strong progression and a great work ethic, there is a strong possibility of a permanent, full-time position within the team
  • Career Progression Routes: Securing a permanent role opens up opportunities to specialize further into areas such as Senior Administration, Finance Support, or Office Management
  • Higher-Level Training: Depending on business needs and your career goals, we are open to discussing further sponsorship for a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or professional administrative certifications.

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Diane Ridgley

diane.ridgley@southessex.ac.uk

01702221858

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061246.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026