Business Administration Apprentice

Manage internal and customer care email inboxes and respond to enquiries professionally Answer telephone calls and direct queries appropriately Book services, deliveries, and appointments Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, and document management Compile client completion packs and prepare Health & Safety (H&S) completion files Assist with document control and maintain accurate project records Collate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for project handovers Obtain quotations for materials and preliminary items (e.g. skips, welfare, hotels) Assist with reviewing quotations against project budgets and highlight any issues Support supplier communication and chase updates to meet programme deadlines Raise purchase orders and issue to suppliers with relevant documentation and T&Cs Ensure site teams are copied into procurement-related correspondence Update project Income & Expenditure (I&E) trackers to reflect live cost positions Assist with reviewing and approving supplier invoices against purchase orders Raise and follow up on any invoice or cost-related queries Update digital project trackers/whiteboards with procurement and logistics information Track material orders, delivery dates, and supplier details Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative, procurement, and project-related tasks Work towards taking on more advanced responsibilities as experience is gained

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time position for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

R1 Construction is a Midlands-based contractor delivering new build, refurbishment, and capital improvement projects nationwide.

Working across sectors including education, commercial, and residential, we are a growing SME offering a wide range of services including fit-out, mechanical & electrical, and general construction works.

As a smaller, close-knit team, we provide hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of project delivery.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 7.75hrs per day. Friday, 6.5hrs. Exact times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Proactive,Reliable