Apprentice Admin Assistant

Introduction

Gain real business admin experience within the construction industry, supporting HR, Health & Safety, and Compliance teams. Learn valuable skills, work with key internal systems, and build a strong foundation for your future.

About the Employer

Established in 1941, RK Bell Group is a proud third-generation, family-run business with a rich heritage built on quality, reliability, and expertise. For over 80 years, we have been a trusted name in the construction and infrastructure sectors, delivering excellence across the South West of England and Wales.

What You'll Do

This role is perfect if you want to gain experience in different office environments. You’ll support different teams (office, HR, and safety) with important day-to-day tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Office Support
• Help keep the office organised by filing, scanning, and saving documents
• Support with creating simple reports, documents, and presentations
• Keep records up to date on company system
• Help managers and team members with general admin tasks

HR Support (People Team):

• Help with hiring new staff (posting job adverts and booking interviews)
• Support new starters with their onboarding paperwork
• Update employee records on the system
• Track holidays and absences
• Keep training records up to date

Health & Safety Support:

• Help organise important safety documents (like risk assessments
• Keep records of safety checks, meetings, and training
• Support accident/incident reporting
• Attend meetings and take simple notes
• Help track equipment checks and PPE (safety gear)

Compliance Support:

• Help check subcontractor paperwork (insurance, documents, etc.)
• Support with preparing for audits and inspections
• Keep policies and records up to date
• Attend meetings and take notes

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable office experience
• Exposure to HR, health & safety, and compliance
• Training and development opportunities
• A great starting point for a career in business support

Training Outcome

Opportunities to progress in HR, compliance, H&S or other business support positions within the company.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an hour unpaid for lunch

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP