Apprenticeships For Learners

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

Apprentice Accounts Assistant @ Austin Lenika Engineering Solutions

Location: Unit 5c, Hillthorpe Farm, Knoll Lane, Preston, PR4 4TB

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Austin Lenika?

Austin-Lenika provides Innovative Engineering Solutions for all industry sectors, including water, fuel and rail. This includes the full package from conceptional design through to client hand over and plant in use, covering all areas of design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, documentation and project management.

WHAT will I get from working with Austin Lenika?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 39 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3pm
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & Employee Health Cash plan

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining the dedicated Finance Team at Austin Lenika where you will support with office duties and develop important knowledge and skills for your apprenticeship. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies.
• Recording financial transactions using accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Supporting VAT return preparation.
• Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support timely financial operations.
• Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed.
• Assisting with the processing of invoices and credit notes, obtaining approvals, goods received data and matching against purchase orders.
• Assisting with processing supplier payment runs and obtaining relevant approvals.
• Assisting with matching outgoing payment run batches accurately to supplier accounts and sending out remittance advices to suppliers.
• Assisting with month end tasks, running Aged Creditor Reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and liaising with Management Accounts team.
• Assisting in submission & Payments of CIS and PAYE.
• Creating and sending out CIS statements to subcontractors.
• Keeping on top of purchasing office stock and supplies.
• General office duties.
• 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 GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• IT & number skills.
• Organisation, attention to detail & initiative.
• Problem solving skills.

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.austin-lenika.co.uk/

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

Helpdesk Admin Apprentice @ Premier Support Services Ltd

Location: 4/5, Western Court, Bromley Street, Digbeth, B9 4AN

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Premier Support Services?

Premier specialise in fully comprehensive facilities management, ensuring businesses operate smoothly and efficiently no matter what. From tailored cleaning plans to robust security measures, they offer the full range of facilities management solutions for businesses across the UK.

The diverse needs of facilities management inevitably attracts a diverse workforce. So, how do they celebrate this? They invest in training, progression, and equality initiatives to create opportunities and impact lives.

They’re proud to promote from within, offering every employee the chance to grow and realise their potential. Think you’ve got what it takes to make a difference?

WHAT will I get from working with Premier Support Services?

• EARN: £9 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Hybrid work, pension, 20 + b/hols, access to Premier Academy (bespoke online training platform).

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a small, supportive team to assist with admin duties whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification! They are looking for someone who is passionate, dedicated, organised and driven by quality and customer satisfaction.  Your daily tasks will include:

• Creating and submitting quotations.
• Effectively invoicing all works completed.
• Handling email queries from clients and engineers.
• Logging of all reactive maintenance callouts on internal systems.
• Monitoring incoming procurement requests and sourcing efficiently.
• Producing reports from the internal CAFM system and client portals.
• 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.
• Positive attitude & self-motivation.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Attention to detail, organisation & IT skills.

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.premiersupportservices.co.uk/

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