Administrator Apprentice

Location: Leeds

Salary:1st Year: £21,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Either 8:00 to 17:00, or 9:00 to 18:00

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

 

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

 

Job Purpose:
 
As a Administration Apprentice in our dynamic Data Centre Services team, you'll be stepping into one of the most innovative and fast-evolving sectors of the facilities management industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-performing, mission-critical environments where technology meets precision, and every detail matters. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the successful delivery of complex projects—ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to commercial and financial performance while upholding our values of integrity, resilience, and sustainability. Your collaborative mindset and drive for results will directly support customer satisfaction and business growth in this technically advanced and financially intensive sector. If you're looking to develop your career in a cutting-edge environment where your impact is visible and valued—this is the role for you.

Duties/Responsibilities:
 A Administration Apprentice primarily supports the management of the key elements of the back office function.  You will work towards achieving your business administration qualification by undertaking an recognised apprenticeship and ensure all modules are fully completed. Key responsibilities include:

• You will learn how our Skills Matrix is used and book staff on training courses and keep records of all training required, training attended and log all certification and qualification on our simpro system.
• You will report monthly on mandatory courses via Kallidus and communicate to those who are not compliant,
• You will learn how to use our holiday planning system and actively take ownership of this.
• You will learn the job role of the Administrator to enable to cover during holiday and other absence.

About the role

This job description outlines the key responsibilities of a Administration Apprentice supporting the full lifecycle of the back office function within the data centre and telecommunications sectors. The ideal candidate will bring organisation and support expertise to help drive efficiency and sustainable growth.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Attention to Detail
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good at Problem Solving 
• Integrity
• Good Organisation skills
• Internal Customer Focus (our staff)
• Time Management 
• Continuous Learning & Improvement
• Satisfactory completion of all apprenticeship modules
• Willing to learn and learn more about the Data Centre environment

 
Other Factors: 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

EMCOR UK benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

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