Operations Apprentice

Aalco Metals

Nottingham (NG7 2SD)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Ops team at Aalco Nottingham. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, wanting to learn on the job while gaining a recognised qualification. You’ll support the operations team, gain experience and develop valuable skills for a long-term career. 

Wage

£15,600 a year

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We are pleased to offer a profit share scheme

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide accurate and timely administration for delivery and receipt of goods
  • Book in and invoice direct deliveries
  • Raise conversion orders

Provide an efficient and friendly reception service for visitors, customers, contractors and suppliers:

  • Welcome and assist customers, supplier and cash sales
  • Ensure all visitors are signed in and aware of H&S requirements

Operate as part of a flexible team to provide an efficient service to both internal and external customers and stakeholders:

  • Be a central pooint of communication
  • Work co-operatively with other team members to ensure daily and monthly deadlines are met

Stock management - ensuring stock records on BTS match the physical stock in the warehouse:

  • Liase with warehouse manager to ensure receipts and despatches of material are checked and correct
  • Investigate any shortages or excesses between physical stock and computer records

Responsible for month end reconciliation:

  • Reconcile and complete all month end reports
  • Run analyst reports to seek solutions and control costs

     

Health and Safety and Internal Audits obligations:

Ensure H&S compliance is kept up to date

Where you'll work

Unit 4
Harrimans Lane, Lenton Lane Industrial Estate
Nottingham
NG7 2SD

Training

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

Training provider

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade B /5)
  • Maths (grade B/5)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

About this employer

Aalco is the UK's largest, independent multi-metals stockholder with 18 Service Centres across the country. We pride ourselves on offering our customers a responsive and competitive service for supplying anything from single item orders to major contracts. There really is no minimum (or maximum) amount you can order.

Company benefits

  • 25 days holiday a year + bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

  • We are committed to supporting all employees within their career progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035637.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)