Apprentice Buyer Administrator

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration while gaining valuable experience within a busy Buying Department in the Groundworks Construction Industry. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, with a particular focus on Buying.

About the Employer

P Hughes Construction Ltd is a family-run company established in 1987, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in groundwork and civil engineering, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of projects.

Throughout its history, P Hughes Construction Ltd has remained committed to the core values of professionalism, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business, the company takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buying Department.
• Shadow Senior Buyers to gain an understanding of procurement processes, including obtaining quotations, sourcing materials and placing orders based on completed take-offs.
• Assist with general administrative duties including document management, filing, data entry and maintaining project records.
• Develop an understanding of supplier relationships and material procurement within the construction industry.
• Spend time within the Health & Safety Department to gain knowledge of basic construction health and safety legislation, company procedures and site compliance requirements.
• Support the wider business with administrative tasks as required.

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the Business Administration Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to progress onto a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Apprenticeship, allowing you to develop a specialist career in procurement and supply chain management with recognised professional qualifications.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5pm Friday 8:30 - 4pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE