At a Glance
- Tasks: Support site teams and visitors while developing essential business administration skills.
- Company: Join Gilbert-Ash, a respected construction employer with a focus on equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship, 33 days annual leave, and ongoing support throughout your journey.
- Other info: Perfect for organised, reliable individuals eager to learn and grow in administration.
- Why this job: Experience a dynamic role in a live construction environment and build your confidence.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; Microsoft Office skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
About the Role
As an Office Coordinator Administration Apprentice, you will be at the heart of a busy project office, supporting site teams, consultants and visitors while developing strong business administration skills. This is a varied, hands-on role that will build your confidence, organisation and communication skills while working towards a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by SWAC, your host team at Gilbert-Ash, and your specialist training provider Weston College.
What You Will Be Doing
- Open and close the project office and manage the switchboard professionally
- Welcome visitors and present a positive, professional company image
- Provide general office and project administration support
- Maintain records, files and site documentation
- Support meeting organisation and office facilities
- Assist with document control and project systems
- Support site teams with sustainability data, apprenticeship records and reporting
- Help maintain health, safety, quality and environmental procedures
No two days will be the same and you will gain real experience in a live construction project environment.
Who This Apprenticeship Is For
This role would suit someone who is:
- Organised, reliable and keen to learn
- Confident communicating with different people
- Comfortable working as part of a team and using their own initiative
- Interested in administration, construction or project environments
Entry Requirements
Essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable (but not essential):
- Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
What You Will Gain
- A nationally recognised Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Hands-on experience with a respected construction employer
- Ongoing support from SWAC throughout your apprenticeship
- Strong foundations for a long-term career in administration or project support
Equal Opportunities
Gilbert-Ash and SWAC are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and selection is based on potential, attitude and ability - not just experience.
33 days annual leave
Parking
38.75 hours per week 8am to 16:30pm Monday to Friday with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break.
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Gilbert-Ash offers a dynamic and supportive environment for Office Coordinator Administration Apprentices, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a live construction project setting. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, the company provides extensive training and mentorship through SWAC and Weston College, ensuring you develop essential business administration skills while enjoying generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave and a positive work culture that fosters growth and collaboration.
