Avanti West Coast
Receptionist
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Ready to kick-start your career, gain real-world experience and earn while you learn?
We’re looking for a confident, organised and people-focused Apprentice Administrator / Receptionist to join our Academy team.
This isn’t your typical desk job. You’ll be right at the heart of a busy Academy, gaining valuable hands-on experience while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
You’ll be the friendly face that welcomes our learners, colleagues and visitors, while also becoming the organised, go-to person who helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
What will you get up to?
- Welcome people – be the first friendly face our learners, colleagues and visitors see.
- Keep things organised – coordinate training sessions, meetings, room bookings and catering.
- Get digital – use email, online platforms and HR systems to keep information accurate and up to date.
- Connect with people – communicate confidently across phone, email and digital channels.
- Make things happen – make sure rooms, resources and training sessions are ready to go.
- Learn and develop – build practical workplace skills while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
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This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to start building your career while gaining a recognised qualification and valuable workplace experience.
You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, take on real responsibilities and develop skills that can open doors to future opportunities in administration, customer service, business support and beyond.
You don’t need years of experience. We’re more interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
More about the apprenticeship
The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a great way to build a career in business support and administration. You’ll develop valuable skills in communication, organisation, IT, problem-solving and project coordination, while gaining hands-on experience supporting the organisation and working with customers and colleagues.
Are you our kind of person?
You could be a great fit if you’re:
- A natural communicator who enjoys meeting and helping people.
- Organised and reliable, with a good eye for detail.
- Comfortable using—or excited to learn—digital tools and systems.
- Someone who enjoys being busy, getting stuck in and making things happen.
- Friendly, approachable and professional.
- Curious, enthusiastic and ready to learn something new every day.
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Must live within a 60 minutes commute of Crewe
Your career starts here. If you’re looking for more than just your first job—if you want to learn, earn, build confidence and start your career with real experience—we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to take the first step? Apply now and start your apprenticeship journey with us.
As well as working with a fantastic team you will also receive:
- Final salary pension
- Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
- Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
- 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators
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