Description DP World are seeking a dedicated Reception and Building Support Apprentice based from London Gateway in Stanford le Hope. This role will be responsible for providing front-line reception services, general office administration, and supporting the wider team with various clerical and organisational tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach. About the role: Responsible for conducting a variety of administrative support duties including: Meet and greet visitors, provide directions, and offer guidance and support for enquiries. Respond to emails and telephone enquiries, resolving or redirecting them as appropriate. Deliver excellent customer service by liaising with internal and external customers in person, over the phone, or in written communication. Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including post and emails. Answer and manage telephone calls courteously and professionally, transferring calls or taking messages as required. Maintain office supplies, equipment, and stationery at appropriate levels. Assist in general housekeeping tasks to ensure the office operates smoothly. Process and log deliveries. Provide administrative assistance to the wider team within the No1 Building. Prepare documents by printing, copying, and binding. Schedule and organise meetings, take minutes, and distribute them as required. Facilitate meetings by setting up rooms, ordering catering, and ensuring all requirements are met. Support the organisation for company events, conferences, and workshops. Raise purchase orders, handle billing, and place orders. Schedule appointments, meetings, and events. Manage hospitality bookings and coordinate arrangements. Conduct daily meeting room checks to ensure readiness and cleanliness. Handle travel arrangements and bookings as required. What you will bring Minimum grade GCSE C in Maths and English or equivalent Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexible attitude, organisational skills and attention to detail; Ability to take ownership of work as well as a displaying a willing and 'hands on' approach; Trustworthy and able to treat business and personal information with respect and confidence; Customer focus; Effective and strong communication skills, both orally and in writing; Superior time management skills / ability to work to demanding deadlines; Highly motivated and committed; Willing to learn; Good knowledge of MS Office to competently use computer software to create documents, databases, spreadsheets and presentations; Good numerical skills; To be an ambassador for the company at all times internally and externally; Eligibility to work in the UK; Able and willing to study and develop as part of an Apprenticeship Programme NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below: Eligibility to work in the UK No unspent criminal convictions We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received. Compensation DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package. About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies .