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Apprentice Administrator

Helios Electrical and Solar Limited · Milton Keynes · posted 10 September 2026

Wage
£17,250 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
4 October 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1

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This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful renewable energy business at the forefront of the UK's rapidly growing green energy sector.

You'll receive hands-on training, ongoing support, and the chance to build a long-term career within a friendly and professional team.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the business, gaining exposure to a wide range of administrative and customer-focused activities. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll develop essential business skills while learning how projects are managed from initial enquiry through to successful completion.

What you'll learn and be involved in:

  • Customer communications and enquiry management
  • Scheduling engineers and installation appointments
  • Processing quotations, invoices, and business documentation
  • Maintaining accurate customer records and databases
  • Supporting business operations and project administration
  • Understanding how a thriving renewable energy business operates

Essential Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, with confidence speaking to customers, colleagues, and suppliers via phone and email
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records
  • Strong attention to detail when processing customer information, quotations, invoices, and documentation
  • Friendly and professional customer service skills
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional in representing the business

Desirable Qualities:

  • An interest in the electrical, renewable energy, or construction sectors
  • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
  • A positive attitude and commitment to achieving a Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects may be running simultaneously
  • Confidence communicating with customers and helping coordinate appointments, enquiries, and installations

Please note: All qualifications and grades declared on application will be verified. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their qualifications, such as certificates, before enrolment onto the apprenticeship.

Your training

You'll work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with MK College. Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and college-based training, allowing you to develop practical skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support from both Helios Electrical & Solar and MK College, helping you build the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a successful career in business administration.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally while contributing to a company at the forefront of the UK's renewable energy sector.

Where it leads

Helios Electrical & Solar offers a supportive working environment, hands-on training, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a company at the forefront of the UK's growing renewable energy sector.

About Helios Electrical and Solar Limited

Helios Electrical & Solar is a growing, family-run electrical and renewable energy company based in Milton Keynes, specialising in solar panel installations, battery storage systems, EV charging solutions, and electrical services for domestic and commercial customers. With over 10 years of industry experience and accreditations including MCS Certification and NICEIC approval, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions.

Things to consider

Reliable transport may be beneficial depending on your location and travel arrangements. Professional communication with customers, suppliers, and colleagues is a key part of the role.

Skills they're looking for

CommunicationAttention to DetailIT SkillsMS Office PackagesCustomer Service

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 51 Burners Lane South,, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 3HA

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