Operation Assistance Level 3 Apprenticeship

Operation Assistance Level 3 Apprenticeship

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Assistant Apprentice to join our Traffic Management account based in Sheffield

Starting Salary: £25,913.00 per annum (Subject to review)

Location: Ecclesfield Depot, S35 9YR

Working hours per week: Monday – Friday 7:00 – 15:00. 40hr/week

Start date: April 2026

Apprenticeship Link: Business administrator / Skills England

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Business Administrator level 3 apprenticeship, which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered Training provider to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community within Amey Traffic Management working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Amey has Partnered with Staffordshire County Council since 2014 delivering highways maintenance, operational support and management services across the country. The partnership has evolved, whilst continuing to maintain a high-quality service and delivery framework resulting in a further fiver-year contract extension from October 2024, including an extra £30m on top of normal annual funding.

What you will do:

As an Operations Assistance Apprentice you will play a key role in team, providing a wide range of administrative support services to the wider operational team, you be will responsible for the following:

• Maintaining and updating records within various management information systems
• Undertake general ‘team’ administrative duties as and when required
• Distribute and share information internally to ensure customer needs are met
• Receive and disseminate information to other team members to ensure delivery
• Maintain office systems in an orderly manner
• Undertake other basic business support duties as part of a team
• Assist with the delivery of services to the client as prescribed by team leader/management
• Input to and maintain spread sheets/databases/systems and produce and collate reports
• Raise purchase orders and arrange payment of invoices
• Assisting in planning work schedules
• Support Health & Safety compliance within the team

What you will bring:

• If you do not hold GCSE/functional skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment
• Full UK driver’s license
• DBS requirement
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to completing tasks effectively and on time.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Please ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

How to apply

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