Trainee Administration Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: PROCTER & CHESTER (MEASUREMENTS ) LTD
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Location: WARWICKSHIRE, CV8 2UE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000032100
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious administrative apprentice to join our team during a key period of growth and development. As we begin implementing a new MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) system, the successful candidate will play a part in an evolving, efficiency-driven business environment.
Training to be Provided
1/1 learning with a WCG Teacher and Assessor and online masterclasses.
Future Prospects
A full time job on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Based within a busy engineering office, the role will involve a wide range of administrative duties including:
- Answering calls
- Managing emails
- Scanning and filing documents
- Uploading customer certificates
- Updating product datasheets, and supporting the day-to-day running of the office
The candidate will also liaise with customers and suppliers regarding sales and purchase orders, helping to develop strong organisational and communication skills.
We are particularly keen for the successful candidate to develop within purchasing and stock control, with opportunities to build specialist knowledge and take increasing ownership of these responsibilities over time.
The role will also include supporting our in-house marketing department with basic activities such as social media content creation and content planning, offering varied experience across multiple areas of the business and excellent opportunities for development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently
- Managing incoming and outgoing emails
- Scanning, filing, and maintaining company documentation and records
- Uploading customer certificates and documents to the company web portal
- Updating and maintaining product datasheets and internal databases
- Supporting the day-to-day administration of a busy engineering office
- Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding sales and purchase orders
- Assisting with the processing and tracking of purchase orders
- Supporting stock control and purchasing activities
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data is up to date
- Assisting with the implementation and ongoing use of the company’s MRP system
- Providing general administrative support to colleagues and management
- Supporting the in-house marketing team with basic marketing activities
- Ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales
- Contributing positively to team activities and continuous improvement initiatives
Other Information
- Strong team player who is respectful, honest and loyal
- Methodically minded with a structured, detail-oriented approach to work
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
- A positive, proactive, and willing-to-learn attitude
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently as well as when part of a team
- Professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and suppliers
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Comfortable working in a busy office environment
- Strong problem solving skills and willingness to take initiative
- Interest in purchasing, stock control, and business operations
- Creative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting marketing and social media activities
- Ability to maintain accuracy when handling data and documentation
- Adaptable and open to new systems, processes, and technology