Job Description

Do you have a can-do attitude with good problem solving skills? We have a fantastic opportunity to join Bristol Waste Company as an Operational Support Apprentice! If you have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a successful team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today!

Purpose of the role:

To provide efficient and effective administrative support to waste and facilities management service areas.

The successful applicant will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

General administration, for example ordering and allocating equipment/stationary, resources and personal protective clothing, producing ID cards, managing outgoing post/emails and filing Compile and maintain resource administration, including local records systems and management information Production of regular ad hoc reports and support both annual/periodical audits Undertake general reception duties, welcoming visitors when required and ensuring office supplies are maintained for example printing, stationery and kitchen Operate job allocation system/s, ensuring that all required response times are applied, following up queries with management as required and updating jobs with notes Raising proactive jobs through the job allocation system/s Raising and GRNing Purchase Orders using Sage Assisting operational staff Note taker in meetings

Our Benefits:

Depending on your role we provide an employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme. Generous annual leave package with 25 days annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays. Support for Mental Health, we have an BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support in a variety of different areas such as Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business. Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All free for our colleagues. Because we value our colleagues so much, we want to recruit more employees just like them. Which is why we have our employee referral scheme. Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser. Employee recognition awards and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us. We recognise and celebrate talent. Flexible working, we recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.
To become an apprentice, you must:

be 16 or over not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you're starting your career, want a change. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you'll:

have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace learn and train for a specific job get paid and receive holiday leave get hands-on experience in a real job study for at least 20% of your working hours complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship be on a career path with lots of future potential
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You're an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person