Administration Apprentice - Operations

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Operate to a series of administrative procedures, including stock booking, invoicing, accounts and ordering, operating to ISO 9001 Raise and progress conversion orders, ensuring timely and accurate processing of the details Administer direct deliveries from suppliers to customers Administer customer returns in a timely manner and progressing them through to completion Provide copy test certification, invoices and proof of deliveries, when required Reconcile and clear outstanding purchase and conversion orders Investigate and account for any batch shortfalls or excesses Work co-operatively with other team members to help ensure daily and monthly deadlines are met Learn the full range of admin tasks to help provide cover during busy periods and staff holidays Work co-operatively with other team members to help ensure daily and monthly targets are met Ad hoc duties, as required by the Sales Manager and sales personnel Investigate any shortages or excesses between physical stock and computer records identifying the cause of such problems Make visitors feel comfortable and see to their needs Know how to work and sort problems with the fax, printers, copiers and other equipment Keep the filing and archiving accurate and up to date Ensure the ready supply of stationary Keep the office tidy and well organised

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3.



Training Outcome:

Full training and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications.



Employer Description:

Aalco is the UK's largest, independent multi-metals stockholder with 18 Service Centres across the country. We pride ourselves on offering our customers a responsive and competitive service for supplying anything from single item orders to major contracts. There really is no minimum (or maximum) amount you can order.



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08.30 - 17.00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Resilient,Personable


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
  • Posted: 08-Jun-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk