L3 Business Administration Apprentice - Mayway Construction Limited

Mayway Construction based in Oadby, are looking to recruit a business administrator apprentice supporting the admin team and procurement department. Working in a small team you will be assisting with tasks to include general admin, answering calls, liaising with suppliers, data inputting, raising orders, site safety administration.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.45pm with 45 minutes lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Keeping well-organised files, records of business activity and providing office support

• Interacting with customers/suppliers either on the phone or in person

• Taking phone messages and passing them on

• Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering

• Communicating with materials suppliers and vendors and  negotiating prices

• Raising Purchase orders

• Coordinating deliveries with sites

• Learning and understanding about the company

• Building relationships with the customers/suppliers

• Preparing documents by printing, copying etc

• Participating in office meetings

• Being ready for any other administrative tasks that are required by mentor or senior management team

Where you'll work

PREMIER HOUSE
18 MANDERVELL ROAD
OADBY
LEICESTER
LE2 5LQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

The apprentice will spend 80% of this apprenticeship working with the employer and 20% completing 'off the job' hours which will include attending Leicester College, Freemen's Park Campus one day every two weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

• Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Administrative skills

• Team working

• Initiative

• Patience

Other requirements

• Applicants may be asked to complete an initial English assessment as part of the application process, which will be emailed

About this employer

Mayway Construction is a Design and Build construction company specialising in church and charitable projects. With over forty years of experience, we have worked with clients requiring design services, refurbishment works, construction-only projects, and complete design, project management, and build solutions.

Based in Oadby, Leicester, our dedicated office team works closely with our skilled site teams operating across the Midlands. We are committed to delivering high-quality construction projects tailored to the unique needs of our clients, from initial concept through to successful completion.

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Company benefits

• The apprentice will get a company pension

After this apprenticeship

• As a company we encourage and focus on career progression

• There are many avenues to explore within our company, which range from Office manager, Buyer roles, QS roles or even site specific roles, dependant on the work put in, drive and ability