Recruit And Develop Talent Through Apprenticeships

Internal Sales Admin Apprentice @ Hydrotec

Location: 5 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue, High Wycombe, HP13 5RE

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Hydrotec?

Hydrotec is a leading designer and manufacturer of water treatment products for the UK building services industry. Established in 1992, they support mechanical and electrical contractors, building merchants and consultants with high-quality water treatment solutions.

They are a values-led, family-oriented business that places strong emphasis on fairness, accountability, teamwork and customer service excellence.

WHAT will I get from working with Hydrotec?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, 1 hour lunch
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This apprenticeship role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a career in internal sales, customer service and commercial administration within a growing technical business.

You will support the UK Sales Team by handling customer enquiries, preparing quotations, managing orders and maintaining CRM records. Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, you will complete a structured apprenticeship programme combining practical workplace learning with formal training. Your daily tasks will include:

• Handling incoming customer calls and emails professionally and confidently.
• Building and maintaining relationships with mechanical and electrical contractors and building merchants.
• Supporting the Regional Account Manager with customer communication and account activity.
• Proactively following up enquiries, quotations and customer requirements.
• Preparing and issuing accurate customer quotations in a timely manner.
• Processing sales orders and coordinating deliveries with internal teams.
• Maintaining accurate customer and project information within the CRM system.
• Ensuring all customer communication is logged clearly and consistently.
• Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Acting as a reliable point of contact between customers and internal departments.
• Helping to resolve basic customer queries and escalate where appropriate.
• Learning and correctly using company systems including CRM, email and document management tools.
• Supporting compliance with company processes including credit checks, documentation and internal approvals.
• Maintaining organised records and adhering to data accuracy standards.
• 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
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Organised, reliable and detail-focused
• Willingness to learn and take instruction
• Positive attitude with a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work as part of a team and ask questions when unsure

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.hydrotec.co.uk/

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

Finance Administration Apprentice @ Technolog

Location: Ravenstor Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FY

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Technolog?

They have over 40 years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of battery-powered data logging, meter reading and pressure control products for the utilities sector. Their products and solutions use the latest technologies and innovation to facilitate efficient management of water and gas networks.

WHAT will I get from working with Technolog?

• EARN: £8-£12.71 per hour (NMW), 35 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1hour lunch)
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Free parking, pension, wellbeing package, free vending machine and free hot drinks.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Technolog are looking for an enthusiastic and highly diligent Finance Administration Apprentice to join their finance team, based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance. This is a newly created position to support their continued business growth. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks including data entry and maintaining financial records.
• Processing and matching purchase invoices and assisting with supplier payments.
• Supporting the reconciliation of petty cash and basic bank transactions.
• Filing and organising financial documents.
• Assisting team members with routine finance administration tasks.
• Handling incoming finance queries and directing them to the appropriate person.
• Inputting data accurately into accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Supporting the team during busy periods such as month-end.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

You’ll work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through monthly 1-to-1 online sessions (via MS Teams – so NO classroom OR college).

Your AAT Tutor will support you with the study and completion of the Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’ This contains 4 modules that will each take approximately 2 months each to complete. You will sit a mandatory online exam after completing each module that you must pass in order to gain your AAT Level 2 Qualification. Modules include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping controls, Principles of Costing and The Business Environment.

Your Skills Coach will help to develop your working skills such as communication and problem solving along with active learning and study of topics including Ethical Standards, Accounting Systems & Processes and work with your AAT Tutor to support your work towards the ‘Certificate in Accounting.’

You will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, projects and revision) all completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English.
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Good attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable using a computer, including email and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

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.technolog.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy

Apprentice Nursery Assistant @ Hine Park Day Nursery

Location: 8 Highwood Drive, Leicester, LE5 0BW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Hine Park Day Nursery?

Hine Park Day Nursery are an Ofsted approved day nursery that provides care for children from the age of 8 weeks up to 10 years old. Their services include school pick up and after care for our neighbouring school Falcons Primary.

You will be joining a team of passionate and experienced Early Years Educators that work together parents and carers to give children the best start possible in their lifelong journey of learning and discovery.

WHAT will I get from working with Hine Park Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (term time only).
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with providing a high standard of care to the children. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a role model and help children take their first steps! Your daily tasks will include:

• Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers.
• Advising manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
• Undertaking other responsibilities where needed, such as preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• Developing your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
• Keeping completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff.
• Awareness of the high profile of the setting and to always uphold these standards.
• Supporting nursery assistants, students, and volunteers.
• Ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 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 child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  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
• Enthusiasm, customer care, initiative, confidence & ability to be a role model.

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.hineparkdn.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/