At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily admin tasks and help keep the office running smoothly.
- Company: Join Trojan Lighting, a leader in innovative LED solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £16,640 in your first year with potential pay increases and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a chance to make a real impact.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while learning essential business skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9) required.
The predicted salary is between 16640 - 16640 £ per year.
The Clerical Assistant supports the day‑to‑day administrative and operational functions of the business, ensuring that internal processes run efficiently and information is managed accurately. This includes maintaining records, supporting internal teams, and assisting with routine office and project‑related tasks.
Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. £434 if 18‑20 and have completed the first year of your apprenticeship; £508.40 if 21 or over and have completed the first year of your apprenticeship.
Training course: Business administrator (Level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, 40 hours per week. You will be provided with a 30‑minute paid break.
Duration: 1 year 9 months.
Start date: Monday 5 October 2026.
What you'll do at work:
- Administrative Support
- Provide general administrative support across the business
- Assist with document preparation, filing, and data entry
- Support internal teams with routine clerical tasks
- Data & Document Management
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Input and update information within internal systems
- Ensure files and records are organised and up to date
- Communication Support
- Handle incoming calls and emails where required
- Direct enquiries to relevant team members
- Assist with basic internal and external communication
- Project & Order Support
- Support project teams with administrative tasks
- Assist with tracking orders and updating records
- Help ensure information is accurate across systems
- Office & Process Support
- Maintain general office organisation and supplies
- Assist with improving administrative processes
- Support day‑to‑day office operations as required
Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Requirements: GCSE in Maths and English (grade A‑C or 4‑9 or equivalent). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills: Customer care skills.
About this employer: Trojan Lighting supplies and manufactures LED lighting, smart building controls, and intelligent lighting networks, along with providing expert retrofit services. Offering a comprehensive end‑to‑end solution, we provide lighting design, ROI modelling, and fully funded options. Our focus is on providing our clients with quality lighting with goals to lower energy costs, reduce carbon footprints, and establish intelligent lighting systems that form the backbone of smart building infrastructures.
Depending on the individual’s performance and business conditions, there will be opportunities to progress within the business, including development opportunities.
Contact for this apprenticeship: ST HELENS COLLEGE, appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk, 01744 623521
Reference code: VAC2000036365.
Apprentice Clerical Assistant in Rainford employer: Sthelens
Trojan Lighting is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a comprehensive apprenticeship programme that combines hands-on experience with professional training. Located in Rainford Industrial Estate, the company fosters a supportive work culture where teamwork and innovation thrive, ensuring that apprentices gain valuable skills while contributing to meaningful projects in the LED lighting industry. With competitive wages and opportunities for advancement based on performance, Trojan Lighting is committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals in a dynamic and environmentally conscious field.
