Apprentice Sales & Administrative Assistant

Apprentice Sales & Administrative Assistant @ Cahill Renewables

Location: Innovation House, Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9FF

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Cahill Renewables?

Cahill Renewables is a family-run company with over 10 years of unmatched service. They offer no-nonsense renewable energy solutions, tailored to their clients, including Solar PV, Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning and Underfloor Heating.

WHAT will I get from working with Cahill Renewables?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Target based rewards.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Cahill Renewables are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Apprentice Sales & Administrative Assistant to join our growing team of 3. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to launch a career in Sales and administration. You’ll work closely with both the sales and operations teams, learning the ropes of client communication, CRM management, and daily office administration while earning hands-on experience and support toward your qualification. Your daily tasks will include:

• Sales Enquiries: Assist with screening incoming sales inquiries via email, phone, and website forms.
• Database Maintenance: Keep customer databases and CRM systems up to date with accurate notes and contact details.
• Communication & Follow-ups: Help schedule Calls, follow up on routine quotes, and prepare sales materials
• Sales Support: Research potential clients and market opportunities under the guidance of senior sales staff.
• Learn: Solar PV and Battery Complete structured internal/external training on solar panel designs string vs. microinverters, and mounting systems. battery energy storage systems
• Document Preparation: Draft, format, and organize invoices, quotes, proposals, and internal reports.
• Office Operations: Manage generic email inboxes, and file digital records.
• Customer Service: Act as a friendly point of contact for routine customer service inquiries.
• Ad-hoc Support: Assist supervisors and team members with day-to-day administrative tasks as needed.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Genuine interest in renewable energy and green technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; CRM experience is a bonus).
• Great organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Confident and outgoing.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.cahillrenewables.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration