Business Administration Apprentice - Tendering

Uniting what’s next in traffic. Help shape the future of mobility. Every day, millions of people rely on technology that helps keep journeys safe, efficient and sustainable. At Yunex Traffic, we're helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable journeys through intelligent transport solutions used by millions of people every day. From traffic signals and tunnel management systems to digital mobility technologies, we're shaping the future of transport across the globe.

We’re looking for the next generation of Emerging Talent to bring fresh ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of mobility. As an Apprentice, you'll gain real-world experience, work towards a recognised qualification and develop the skills needed to build a successful career, all while earning a salary.

Life as Emerging Talent: Joining Yunex means becoming part of a nationwide Emerging Talent community, connecting apprentices, degree apprentices, interns and graduates from across the business. Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Learn from experienced professionals and senior leaders
• Develop key professional and leadership skills
• Collaborate on business-wide impact projects
• Take part in volunteering and community initiatives
• Work with stakeholders from across the business and gain exposure to different teams, functions and specialisms
• Grow your network through events and development activities

Through these experiences, you'll build the skills, confidence and connections needed to support your long-term career development. As part of your apprenticeship, you'll combine on-the-job learning with formal study, helping you develop both the practical and professional skills needed for your chosen career.

What you’ll be doing: From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and gaining practical experience through meaningful work and real responsibility.

• Manage email and portal inboxes for enquiry invitations, notifications, clarifications and orders
• Be responsible for the accurate logging of customer enquiries or distribution of notifications, and other relevant tender communications
• Input and update Tendering entries to databases including CRM, Credit (Mendix) and the Tendering WIP (Work In Progress)
• Completion of Prequalification/Supplier Questionnaires
• Process customer orders and ensure a full handover of files to project teams
• Examine and interpret customer specifications & site drawings for equipment take offs and required services
• Build quotations for the required equipment and services from various internal and third party cost sources
• Preparation of summary sheets to obtain authorisation for quotation submissions
• Timely submission of competitively priced, technically & commercially sound quotations

Programme Length: 12 – 15 Months (Level 2 Apprenticeship/ SCQF Level 6 Equivalent)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Three National 4 qualifications and one National 5 qualification at Grade C or above in relevant subjects, including English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or a Science subject.
• Be organised, methodical, able to prioritise workload and communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Be a team player with good attention to detail and ability to work with complete confidentiality.
• Be proactive and able to operate on your own initiative with supervision
• Be willing to learn the Microsoft 365 Applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and Sharepoint).
• Have a desire to learn and to win.

What you’ll get:

• Salary of £16,000
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Pension scheme
• Exposure to a wide range of business functions and stakeholders
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Professional qualifications (where applicable)
• Career development support and progression opportunities

Our Commitment: If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone, if you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please contact us at ukcareers@yunextraffic.com so we can work together to meet your needs.

Recruitment Process: Applications for our Apprenticeship opportunities close on 31st December 2026. If your application is successful, you'll be invited to attend one of our Assessment Centres. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about Yunex Traffic, meet members of the team and demonstrate your strengths through a range of activities and discussions. Assessment Centres may include group exercises, presentations and interviews designed to help us understand your potential and suitability for the role.

Assessment Centres: February 2027

Start date: 31st August 2027

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