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Apprentice Administrative Support Assistant

WESTMINSTER BUILDING CO LTD

This apprenticeship involves answering calls, booking fleet servicing and accommodation, assisting with payroll, typing and printing documents, filing, and raising purchase orders to support field operations and office administration.

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£19,383 a year

Working week

Monday to Thursday, 9am - 4:30pm. Friday, 9am to 2:30pm.

Expected duration

1 Year

Possible start date

05-01-2026

Date posted

26-11-2025

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate

Reference number

2000001766

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice in our building company, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our office. You’ll gain hands-on experience in customer service and administration while learning how a busy construction business operates.

  • Answering incoming calls, directing queries to the right team members, and providing friendly customer service
  • Supporting general office administration, including filing, data entry, scanning documents, and updating records
  • Assisting with scheduling and communication, helping to coordinate meetings, deliveries, and site visits
  • You’ll be working alongside experienced staff who will support your development and help you build confidence in a professional environment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual may progress into a permanent role within the company, such as:

  • Administrative Assistant or Office Coordinator
  • Customer Service Executive
  • Payroll or Accounts Assistant
  • Fleet or Operations Administrator
  • PA or Team Support roles
  • With further experience and training, there’s potential to move into supervisory or specialist roles in areas like HR, finance, or project coordination
  • The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in business administration within the construction industry

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Administrative skills Team working Non judgemental Time Management

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade E/2) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade E/2) Essential

Things to consider

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

About the employer

Westminster Building Company has extensive building experience and our commercial and residential building projects include refurbishments, new builds, renovations, extensions and all manner of internal works.

Employer

WESTMINSTER BUILDING CO LTD

www.westminsterbuilding.co.uk

Address

RIVERLIGHTS HOUSE
MEADOW ROAD
DERBY

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Customer service practitioner (level 2)