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Operational Support Apprentice - Bristol Waste Company

  • Bristol Waste Company
  • Bristol, City of Bristol
  • £12.00 per hour
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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!

  • GMFJ Reference
    259801
  • Wages
    £12.00 p/h
  • Hours
    22.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    24/04/2025
  • Start Date
    26/05/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    12 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment (EPA)

  • Location
    Bristol
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Business & Administration
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Business administrator (ST0070)
  • Employer
    Bristol Waste Company

Description


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.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Inspiro Learning Limited on 0 (Ref ID: 259801)


  • - Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to ensure agreed deadlines are met
  • - Proficient IT skills with a good working knowledge of word processing (Word or equivalent) and spreadsheets (Excel or equivalent) and a willingness to learn new applications and technology as appropriate
  • - Good analytical/problems solving skills
  • - Effective communication skills
  • - Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative, both independently and co-operatively as part of a team
  • - Demonstrable ability to file and retrieve information, both in paper and electronic formats and an understanding of the need to handle information securely and confidentially
  • - Demonstrable numeracy skills with the ability to undertake accurate calculations


No qualification required for this role.

L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

The apprentice programme has been developed in partnership with Inspiro Learning and the programme will consist of developing skills and knowledge on the job. As an apprentice you will also attend off the job training with Inspiro Learning. The training delivered will consist of a blended approach, E-learning and workshops. You will receive on the job mentoring and coaching from either American Airlines directly or from your Regional Trainer.


  • - A can-do attitude
  • - High level of personal integrity

This vacancy is a fixed term contract for the entirety of the apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, you will be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent role.

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Opportunities with Inspiro Learning Limited

In today’s competitive marketplace, developing the right skills can help you to get ahead and stay ahead. Apprenticeships are a great way to achieve qualifications and earn money whilst also gaining the work experience employers look for. 

Choose an apprenticeship with Inspiro and they will help you to take your first step to an outstanding career.  As one of the UK’s largest work-based training providers Inspiro has the employer partnerships to offer apprentice job vacancies in your area.

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