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Apprentice Administrator

Date: July/16/2024

Apprentice Administrator based in Durham
Permanent Full-Time

★ Overview:
The Sirius Group are recruiting for an Apprentice Administrator to join its busy support team in Durham. You will be an integral part of the team, managing the administration function and handling a varied workload to ensure deadlines are met to a high standard.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite as liaising with all levels within the company will be a key part of the role. 

The Sirius Group offers a wide range of services in the built environment, including planning, environmental and geotechnical consultancy, demolition, remediation, drilling and grouting, and civil engineering projects. Our renewable energy assets provide green power to industries across the UK.

Founded in 2003, The Sirius Group is an Employee Owned Engineering and Consulting group, providing high-quality design, construction, and engineering services across the UK. The Group employs around 260 people to investigate, design, develop, and construct solutions for our clients.

★ Essential skills:
– Previous experience in an administrator role
– Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude
– Manage own workload to meet given deadlines and targets
– Able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Programmes.

★ Duties:
– Greeting visitors
– Answering and managing the telephone system
– Ordering of stationery
– Opening/sorting post and parcels
– Creation of Job folders
– Credit card payments
– Co-ordination of equipment and yard keys
– Arranging equipment calibration
– Building maintenance
– Accommodation bookings
– Ordering of Envirocheck and Coal Authority reports
– Archiving files
– Manage the Fieldwork Booking Board
– Booking meetings
– Checking vehicle inspection sheets for any issues and filing
– Booking van services and MOTs when needed
– Any other general administration duties.

★ We are looking for someone who:
– Is a team player but can also work well using their initiative
– Can organise and prioritise
– Is trustworthy
– Is enthusiastic and has a ‘can-do’ attitude
– Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
– Has previous knowledge of the Microsoft package

Previous office experience is desirable although not essential as on-the-job training will be provided. A driving license is not essential but is desirable.

★ Remuneration Package:
– Salary: £16,500.00 per annum, paid monthly
– Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm with 1-hour unpaid for lunch daily.
– Holidays: 21 days with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
– Pension: 5% employer contribution and 3% salary sacrifice contribution
– Sirius Benefits

    • Death in Service x4 annual salary
    • TechScheme
    • CycleScheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
    • Instant Discounts on many shops and online

Immediate start
Apprenticeship to last 12-18 months
The Sirius Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

★ To apply, please email your CV and a letter of interest to:

recruitment@thesiriusgroup.com

 

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