Apprentice Office Junior
MANCHESTER ELECTRICAL & CO LTD
Manchester (M18 8QU)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Kickstart your career with Manchester Electrical! We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Office Administrator Apprentice to join our growing team. No experience needed - just a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Earn while you learn and gain valuable workplace skills.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 am-5 pm, with half hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 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
What You'll Do (The Day-to-Day) As our Office Junior, you will keep the office running smoothly by helping with:
- Admin Support: Filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
- Communication: Answering phone calls and directing them professionally
- Data & Tech: Helping with data entry and updating our computer databases (Excel) as well as updating and monitoring the certification process for our clients work
- Office: Managing office supplies, ordering stock, and organising files
- Scheduling: Helping to book and organize appointments. What We're Looking For: You don't need a long resume, but you do need to be
- Tech Savvy: Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Organised: Able to manage your time and handle a few tasks at once, however, this will come with experience
- Detail-Oriented: You take pride in doing a job accurately
- A Great Communicator: Friendly and clear, both out loud and in writing. * Eager to Learn: Ready to pick up new skills on the job!
Ready to Start Your Career?
Where you'll work
Unit 14 Enterprise Trading Estate
Lees Street
Manchester
M18 8QU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 to be Provided
- Work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification
- Receive one-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your apprenticeship
- Attend interactive online workshops designed to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours
- Take part in regular progress review meetings to monitor your development and achievements
- Access an electronic portfolio to record evidence and track your progress
- Benefit from day-to-day mentoring and guidance from experienced colleagues
- Develop valuable skills in communication, organisation, customer service, and business administration
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Desirable - full driving licence
About this employer
Electrical Company.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent role with Manchester Electrics on successful completion, providing a strong foundation for a long-term career.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
Jane Smith
janes@totalpeople.co.uk
0161 674 8158
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060908.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)