Business Support Apprentice

About you…

Are you…

• Motivated to learn
• Looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your knowledge
• Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic
• Organised and confident
• Able to adapt to changing priorities easily
• Good at managing tasks

If this sounds like you, then we might have the perfect opportunity!

What will you be doing...

Our Business Support Apprentice will be integral to the day to day running of the business. This is a varied and fast-paced position which requires somebody organised, confident and eager to learn.

Duties will include answering the door and all incoming calls, directing or taking messages where necessary, handling the daily post/deliveries, booking accommodation and transport, monitoring customer enquiries and keeping the office stock organised.

Over time, your role will develop to include sending out all staff communications, maintaining stock supplier accounts, placing orders, raising payments, arranging deliveries for all sites, and other adhoc duties to support the CEO and other Key Managers in the business.

As your experience grows, so will your skills and responsibilities, allowing you to adapt to new challenges and embrace opportunities to learn in an ever-changing role where no two days are the same.

This role offers the opportunity to develop valuable business, administration and customer service skills, while working towards a 15-month Administrative Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Experience...

The successful candidate should have:

• Exceptional timekeeping and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Basic ICT knowledge, particularly using Microsoft Office Software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to perform well in a team environment
• The willingness and dedication to complete an Apprenticeship

A Grade 4 or C and above in GCSE Maths and English would be advantageous but not essential.

About us...

URM UK LTD are the UK's leading glass recycling company.

For over 100 years URM has been the leading company in buying and recycling all types of glass. We have pioneered new methods of treatment to make sure that the glass we buy can be put to useful second life — from closed loop systems to make new bottles and jars to construction products, insulation and many other useful products. We work closely with Local Authorities and waste management companies to ensure efficient collection, transportation and fair pricing.

Pay: £17,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person