Operations Apprentice
TRAFFIC LABOUR SUPPLIES LTD
Hensal (DN14 0QE)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 October 2025
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Summary
Operations Apprentice, you will support the operations of the business. Your primary responsibilities will include data entry, qualification checks, and assisting with planning and coordination of labour workflows. You will work closely with the operations team and develop an understanding of how a busy traffic labour supply operation functions.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5.00pm
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 20 November 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
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately enter operational data into our bespoke internal system
Use Excel to collect, organise, and analyse operational information - Check and verify that subcontractors hold the correct and up-to-date qualifications before deployment
- Liaise with the operations team to support daily planning and scheduling of traffic management operatives
- Assist with general administrative tasks as required to support the operations team
- Learn and adhere to company policies, health and safety standards, and industry compliance requirements
This will be based at the Manchester Depot
Where you'll work
Traffic Labour Supplies
Hensal
DN14 0QE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOLTON 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
Training will be delivered online via Bolton College one day per week.
****This will be based at the Manchester Depot****
More training information
****This will be based at the Manchester Depot****
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Traffic Labour Supplies is a leading provider of traffic management labour solutions across Manchester We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality and reliable services to our clients by ensuring our workforce is skilled, qualified, and well-organised. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Operations Apprentice to join our Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while working towards a recognised qualification.
After this apprenticeship
- Full training and support throughout the apprenticeship
A structured development plan to gain hands-on experience in operations - Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company
- Potential for progression within the operations team upon completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOLTON COLLEGE
Adam Stanley
adam.stanley@boltoncc.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345966.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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