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Apprentice Buyer Administrator
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Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration while gaining valuable experience within a busy Buying Department in the Groundworks Construction Industry. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, with a particular focus on Buying.
About The Employer
P Hughes Construction Ltd is a family-run company established in 1987, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in groundwork and civil engineering, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of projects.
Throughout its history, P Hughes Construction Ltd has remained committed to the core values of professionalism, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business, the company takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
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What You'll Do
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buying Department.
- Shadow Senior Buyers to gain an understanding of procurement processes, including obtaining quotations, sourcing materials and placing orders based on completed take-offs.
- Assist with general administrative duties including document management, filing, data entry and maintaining project records.
- Develop an understanding of supplier relationships and material procurement within the construction industry.
- Spend time within the Health & Safety Department to gain knowledge of basic construction health and safety legislation, company procedures and site compliance requirements.
- Support the wider business with administrative tasks as required.
Training Outcome
Successful completion of the Business Administration Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to progress onto a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Apprenticeship, allowing you to develop a specialist career in procurement and supply chain management with recognised professional qualifications.
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Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
- Course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5pm Friday 8:30 - 4pm.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
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