Operations Support Apprentice - Wakefield
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you are starting a career with real support behind it.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Group Personal Pension Plan
Car Allowance
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Active local social committees
Regular social events
About the role…
As an Operations Support Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in providing essential administrative and compliance support to Ipsum’s operational business units as part of the Group Operational Support Team.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of support services while completing an approved Business Administration apprenticeship, developing the skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career in operations.
As an Operations Support Apprentice you will…
Book internal and external training and update company systems
Issue tools, equipment, and PPE to operatives and record allocations
Input audit and inspection data onto company systems
Support general office tasks such as post, stock replenishment, and greeting visitors
Scan, print, and upload training, ID, and authorisation documents
Maintain and update business and team documentation
Keep database information up to date across systems and portals
Assist colleagues in the Operations Support Team when needed
Complete all study and development required for the apprenticeship
About you…
You’ll be someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates confidently across phone, email and Teams, and takes pride in making improvements. Self‑motivated and customer‑focused, you can spot where your support will help colleagues and are comfortable working on your own initiative. You’ll be proficient in Microsoft Office, with SharePoint knowledge and previous admin experience being an advantage. You’ll also have 5 GCSEs (Grade 4–9 / A–C or equivalent)* to support your apprenticeship learning.
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
WF5 9TP