Junior Office Administrator â Modern Apprenticeship\n\nBe part of a dynamic and rapidly growing young business with big ambitions for the future.\n\nWeâre looking for a positive, highly organised and friendly individual to join our office team as a Modern Apprentice Junior Office Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone whoâs just left school, eager to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants to build a long-term career in administration and operations.\n\nYouâll be mentored directly by our Office Administrator and senior leadership team, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while studying towards a recognised qualification. Youâll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business as we grow.\n\nAbout us\n\nFounded 10 years ago by Josh Dow with just a single lawn mower, JDS Gardening now supports 22 employees delivering commercial grounds maintenance, gardening, tree surgery, and landscaping across Edinburgh and the Lothians. In 2025, we moved into our very own purpose-built yard and HQ.\nWeâre young, ambitious, and growing fast. We want people around us who will help shape the business. In return, we offer a supportive environment with real development opportunities, competitive pay, and team social events.\n\nFull-time, Monday to Friday (typically 8amâ4pm or 9am-5pm)\nMix of on-the-job learning and study (1 day per week of learning)\n2 month trial period to ensure the role is a good fit before college enrolment\nThe salary for the 1st year of the apprenticeship is £7.55 per hour which then raises to minimum wage in year 2.\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Permanent\nPay: £7.55 per hour\n\nBenefits:\nCompany pension\nFlexitime\nFree parking\nOn-site parking The Role\n\nYouâll gain experience in:\nAnswering phone and email enquiries professionally and promptly\nScheduling site visits and coordinating diaries for the field team\nSupporting our job booking system and data entry tasks\nProcessing quotes, invoices, and supplier orders\nFiling, organisation, and digital record keeping\nSpeaking with clients and suppliers in a confident and friendly manner\nSupporting internal communications and reporting\nHelping with marketing tasks like social media updates or newsletter drafts\n What Weâre Looking For\n\nA strong work ethic and willingness to learn\nOrganised, detail-oriented and proactive\nFriendly and professional communicator\nInterest in business operations\nThe Apprenticeship