Apprentice Administration Assistant

PLANET LEASING LTD

LEIGH ON SEA (SS9 1JL)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 October 2026

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Summary

A local company based in Leigh-on-Sea (SS9) is looking to add an apprentice to its workforce. An ideal opportunity to join a fast-paced organisation and understand the business from the inside. 

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Will increase along with HMRC guidelines. 

Training course
Administration assistant (level 2)
Hours
Working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 November 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

Below are the tasks expected to be carried out:

  • Inputting data on our CRM system
  • Raising basic sales invoices
  • Sending a ‘delivery sheet’ to colleagues showing what vehicles are being delivered on the day
  • Assigning new order files to one of the team members
  • Chasing updates from dealerships for the status of vehicles on the Fleet Procure system
  • Answering Telephone and helping with general queries
  • Sending welcome emails to assigned clients
  • Assisting in chasing finance documents
  • Offering to make refreshments for the department, keeping the area tidy and working on a Rota for the office dishwasher
  • Chasing after delivery documents from dealerships and processing for pay-out

Where you'll work

91 LEIGH ROAD
LEIGH ON SEA
SS9 1JL

Training

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

Training provider

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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

Remote learning.

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

Do not send CVs to recruiter, only applications made through this portal will be considered.

Applicants contacting the Employer direct will also not be considered as this application process would have been ignored. We must make due diligence checks on suitable candidates. 

Apprenticeship may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. 

About this employer

Since starting in 2006, our team has grown considerably, not only building an enviable reputation within Essex, but also being recognised nationally for our fantastic leasing deals and top customer service. What hasn’t changed since the start is our genuine passion and care for what we do. We’ve established ourselves firmly within the UK leasing industry, and we offer free delivery to any mainland UK address.

https://www.planetleasing.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Previous apprentices have been retained as full-time employees and progressed through the company. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060257.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm)