Business Administration Apprenticeship

Apprentices are at the heart of our business, and we welcome applications from both school leavers and those looking for a career change.  As a growing company we regularly review our recruitment requirements and offer fantastic prospects for career development via our apprenticeships and trainee programmes.  You will also have a great opportunity to take part in our Aptus training academy..

What you will be doing

You will enrolled onto an apprenticeship scheme, working towards achieving Certificate for Business Administration Level 3, we currently have a apprenticeship positions available within our Estimating team.  Your primary responsibility will be to assist in estimating and also technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Create documentation to be issued to site, including work instructions
• Liaise with all departments and provide administration assistance, where necessary
• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office
• Perform general administration duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, emailing and filing
• Answering and dealing with general telephone queries
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
• Any other office duties, as required

What we ask from you

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Office, Word and Outlook
• Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills (grades 4 or above)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good telephone manner
• Good team working skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to manage own workload, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Evidence and interest in and commitment to the success of Aptus Utilities Limited
• Commitment to the company values

What we can offer in return

• The opportunity to develop your career
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance to settle you into your role

Also…..

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

 Apprenticeship Scheme: Working towards achieving Certificate for Business Administration Level 3

Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week), Fixed term over a period of 18/20 months

Office Location: Bolton Head Office, Aptus House, Unit 19-20 Barrs Fold Road, Wingates Industrial Park, Bolton, BL5 3XP.

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.