Apprentice Hire Desk Administrator - REF 14829
BUCKHURST PLANT HIRE LTD
Leeds (LS11 0DS)
Closes on Thursday 18 September 2025
Posted on 18 June 2025
Contents
Summary
Buckhurst Plant Hire in Leeds are recruiting for an Apprentice Hire Desk Administrator. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
- Wage
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£13,741 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 - 4.00pm and 30 minutes lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 23 September 2025
- 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
- Working in the office assisting the service manager
- Inputting information on to the system
- Organising services/repairs and inspection
- Collaborating with colleagues
- Dealing telephone calls
- Creating purchase order using Insphire software
- Arranging breakdowns with fitters
- Diary management
- Liaising with customers and suppliers
- Data processing/reporting
- General administrative duties
Where you'll work
16 Brown Avenue
Leeds
LS11 0DS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Your 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.
Your training plan
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills
- Work based learning
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Friendly and approachable
- Willing to learn
- Happy to speak with customers
About this company
Founded in 1993 by the Walsh family, Buckhurst Plant Hire has grown significantly from its humble beginnings. What started with just a few machines, including tractor winches and a 3CX in a small yard, has evolved into a nationwide operation with five depots and over 3,000 pieces of machinery. Employing more than 120 staff members across the UK, the company has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality plant equipment to various sectors. Its growth is built on a foundation of competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. Many long-standing businesses rely on Buckhurst for their equipment needs at competitive prices. The high levels of customer service for which the company is known for underpin this growth. As a company, we work on five brand values, Teamwork, Trust, Customer Commitment, Urgency and Sustainability. These values are what describe and identify us; they help us to provide excellent and reliable customer service for you. At Buckhurst, we hire a vast range of equipment through our main company divisions: Plant Hire, Utility Plant Hire, Specialist Plant and Transport. In one year alone, we invested over £10 million, ensuring our customers have the very latest equipment from the leading manufacturers across the world.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression onto full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC
Recruitment
recruitment@nltg.co.uk
01254395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326854.
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Closes on Thursday 18 September 2025
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