Operational Data Administrator Apprentice - Lingfield, Surrey - LingfieldWe’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin their career through an Operational Data Administrator Apprenticeship. This role provides structured training, valuable on the job experience, and the chance to develop skills that will set you up for long-term success.At Portakabin, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.We’re on the search for a highly motivated apprentice to join our join our GB Hire team in Lingfield. If you’re an ambitious and hardworking self-starter, who is looking to earn while you learn, then we want to hear from you.As an Operational Data Administrator at Portakabin, you will be based at our Lingfield Hire and Service Centre. You remit will be to effectively provide the administrative and data support across our service teams. You will help with the delivery and management of service tasks, including organising information, maintaining accurate data, supporting daily operations, and assisting with reporting. A key part of the role is learning how to help monitor costs and programme deadlines, ensuring that work is always delivered efficiently and professionally at all times. This is a hands on role where you will gain experience in both data handling and business administration while contributing to the smooth running of our services.Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey. Your 2-year apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach supported by our learning provider, QA. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development as a priority. Role Details:• Annual Salary - £19,000• Role based: Lingfield Hire and Service Centre, Surrey, RH7 6HN• Contract type: 36.25 Hours Per Week • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays In this role you will be required to:Daily Tasks• Assist in analysing data to help identify inefficiencies in service areas, including labour costs, cranage and energy usage. • Report on rectification trends to enable our teams to proactively maintain our building fleet. • Update SAP Records: Accurately input operative labour hours Refurbishment and Fitout costs are up to date.• Manage Job Documentation: Organise and archive "Job Packs," drawings, and building layouts.• Coordinate Rectifications: Log and track rectifications, ensuring information is captured for quality reporting.• Monitor the transport log communicate building movements and any changes to the team• Financial Admin: Raise and close Service orders, Monitor Planned vs Actual spend and highlight any issues.• Facility Coordination: Manage essential office tasks, including stationery ordering, canteen supplies, and booking travel or accommodation for the team.• Team Support: Assist with holiday tracking, training logs, and payroll data entry into the company Hub.• Safety Reporting: Record "Don't Walk By" (DWB) safety observations and assist in maintaining the Hire Centre Health & Safety board.• Equipment Compliance: Update and monitor records for PAT testing, forklift (FLT) inspections, and lifting equipment certs.• Excel Reporting: Use MS Excel to create simple tables and reports on service activity, labour trends.Essential Requirements and ApplyingWhat we’re looking for…. 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (A-C)A candidate with a positive attitude and a real desire to learn Fantastic communication skills – both in person and virtually!A strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointExcellent organisation. planning skills and attention to detail Experience working in customer service or a client facing role (desirable but not essential)We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us! Apply… If interested, please submit your application as early as possible, applications will be reviewed on receipt. Important Dates: Closing Date - Monday, 13 AprilInterviews: Commencing April - You will be contacted for in person interviews.Offers issued: Mid-May NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.Benefits & Opportunities• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services • Employee Assistance Program • A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)