Apprentice Weighbridge Administrator
S & J SYNERGY LTD
HULL (HU6 7PS)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2026
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Summary
S&J Synergy has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Administrator, supporting the smooth running of administrative processes and compliance. You’ll become the organisational backbone of our team, with mentoring, full training and support to help you reach your potential.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Starting apprenticeship wage of £8.00 per hour, to be reviewed as your training progresses.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08.00- 17.00 with a 1 hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
As our new Apprentice Administrator, you will learn our administrative processes and provide support with recycling compliance, accurately recording weighbridge data and completing legal documentation. You will receive full training and support to help you learn every aspect of the role from start to finish. You will also have the opportunity to support other departments across our family business.
Your duties will include:
- Providing general administrative support to our transport office and weighbridge
- Accurately completing documentation to meet legal and compliance requirements, including recording weights, materials, company details and vehicle registration numbers
- Speaking with drivers, arranging site access and assisting with general enquiries
- Contacting clients by telephone, handling customer and supplier enquiries professionally, resolving issues and communicating updates relating to incoming and outgoing recycling
- Recording data using our bespoke IT systems
- Producing accurate reports
- Entering data and storing information correctly in line with GDPR requirements
- Carrying out any other associated duties as required
Where you'll work
VULCAN STREET
HULL
HU6 7PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
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
All delivery for this apprenticeship will take place within your place of work. A dedicated Vocational Trainer will visit on average once every 4 weeks, to establish a personal learning and development plan, outlining a schedule of training activities and business objectives.
You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence. You’ll also be supported by your colleagues at all times, and will have a full induction.
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Line Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Patience
- Professional
- Friendly and Approachable
- Good IT skills
Other requirements
S&J Synergy is based on Vulcan Street, Clough Road, Hull, HU6 7PS. Please check the employer’s location and ensure you would be able to report for work on a daily basis.
About this employer
S&J Synergy is a family-run business providing total waste management solutions across Hull and the surrounding areas. As a trusted one-stop shop for waste and recycling services, we help businesses manage their waste in a cost-effective, environmentally responsible and legally compliant way. Operating our own state-of-the-art Materials Recycling Facility in Hull, we are committed to recycling as much waste as possible and diverting it from landfill. From skip hire and hazardous waste disposal to facilities management and recycling training, our dedicated team delivers reliable, customer-focused solutions that make a real difference to the environment.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The S&J Synergy Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression. You’ll have the opportunity to work in differentndepartments of the business, giving you the chance to experience different work, to see what you enjoy and where you would like your future career to progress.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Charley or Claire
myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046654.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)