Apprentice Administrator

Volkerrail Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Chichester is seeking an Apprentice Administrator to support the Highways Traffic Management and Street Lighting contracts. The role entails a blend of practical training and administrative tasks, including managing correspondence and organizing meetings. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths and have experience with Microsoft Office applications. This position offers an NVQ level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent at grade 4/C and above in English & Maths.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support Highways operations team with various administrative tasks.
• Organize meetings, take notes, and log actions.
• Manage company correspondence including calls and emails.
• Update records and databases.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths

Job description

VolkerHighways is an integrated highways service provider operating across London and the South of England. Our goal is to deliver the best highways solutions within our industry through efficiency, responsibility and a focus on clients and their customers.

Our services include highways term maintenance, street lighting and electrical services, surfacing, traffic management and public realm infrastructure projects. We also offer Smart City services, through VolkerSmart Technologies.

We help clients to focus on their customers’ needs; using highways solutions based on safety, resident and business needs, asset management and asset improvement.

Our repeat business is testament to the valued services we deliver, through a culture of cooperation and partnership. We bring industry best practice and innovation to our clients by taking a leading role in the civil engineering industry and sharing in the expertise of our wider VolkerWessels UK group.

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Administrator to join our Highways team, supporting our Highways Traffic Management and Street Lighting contracts.

The position is based at the Drayton office in Chichester, which will combine practical on the job training and studying for a qualification that is relevant to the job.

About you

The tasks will be varied to support the Highways operations team and whilst not exhaustive, will include:

• Using a range of office software, including Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Organising meetings, taking meeting notes and logging actions
• Managing company correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and packages.
• Managing filing systems.
• Developing and implementing new administrative systems, such as records management.
• Managing inventory of office supplies, including stationery and multimedia equipment to ensure smooth office operations.
• Performing data entry roles, including updating of records and databases.
• Responding to queries that may be raised across the project.

Why work for us?

The successful candidate will complete an intermediate Standard Apprenticeship, Level 3 Business Administration qualification, working towards the standard of the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

• GCSE or equivalent at grade 4/C and above in English & Maths
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, literacy and interpersonal skills
• Flexible/proactive – can do attitude who shows initiative to support others

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]