Commercial Apprenticee
Permanent
Location: Bedford
Hours: Full time,
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Due to continued growth and the mobilisation of a major flagship construction scheme, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Apprentice to join our senior project leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and social value strategy on a high-profile construction development.
About the Role:
To provide commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Manager in the delivery of
construction logistics services on a major construction project. The Commercial Co-ordinator will assist
in managing procurement activities, maintaining commercial documentation, supporting subcontractor
engagement, processing invoices, and ensuring the smooth handover of awarded works to operational
teams while contributing to cost-saving and value engineering initiatives.
You will be responsible for:
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records, databases, and filing systems.
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Ensure all commercial documentation is issued, received, logged, tracked, and archived in
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Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation and Requests for Pricing.
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Liaise with the site administration team to raise purchase orders.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with the supply chain.
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Identify and investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve issues with suppliers and
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Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities across labour, plant, materials, and logistics
operations.
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Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
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Lifestyle Benefits - Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
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Learning & Development - we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
- Health and Wellbeing - Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
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Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
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Financial support
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Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
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Progression opportunities - many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
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A welcoming, respectful team culture
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Cycle to Work scheme
What we are looking for:
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Excellent organisational and administration skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Good understanding of procurement processes.
- Ability to analyse supplier quotations and commercial information.
- Excel and spreadsheet management skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Interested? Apply now and build your future with us!
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.
Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenge. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.
