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Apprentice Design Technician (Business Admin)

INFRASTRUCTURE GATEWAY LTD · STARTING OFF LIMITED
Location
KETTERING VENTURE PARK, KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6XR
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Business administrator (level 3)
Start date
7 November 2026
Application deadline
24 October 2026
Posted
24 August 2026
Vacancy reference
2000049816

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Duties include:

  • Assist in the production of water design drawings, Synergy reports and engineering documents for accepted projects.
  • Ensure design packs are delivered on time whilst maintaining a high level of quality.  
  • Liaise with Technical Coordinators and third-party network owners to obtain design approvals.
  • Attend the weekly Technical Coordinator meetings in accordance with the providing administrative input into the process.
  • Compliance with WIRS procedures and understanding of NAVS procedure.
  • Knowledge Development – ensure you are aware of and understand the latest company processes, procedures and standards to aid and uphold the good reputation of professionalism of the company.
  • Update personal and technical drawing calendars in real time.
  • Keep water companies’ information up to date.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key Skills:

  • Some knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Proactive in identifying potential issues and escalating them appropriately, showing a practical approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment whilst demonstrating the capability to operate independently and take initiative.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
  • Basic understanding of water networks is preferred but not essential.

This role will be supported by the Business Administration Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.

Requirements

Some knowledge of AutoCAD preferred. Basic understanding of water networks preferred but not essential. Proactive in identifying potential issues and escalating them appropriately. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment whilst demonstrating capability to operate independently and take initiative. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Working week

Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgemental

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/c

Training & development

  • Level 3 Business Administration
  • Remote training delivery
  • One file
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week
Future prospects

Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Company benefits

23 days holiday, free parking, 24/7 GP service, sick pay after passed probation. Sick pay is from day one, we have EAP which includes GP and 8 counselling sessions. Holidays 23 + 8 bank holidays, 31 in total.

About INFRASTRUCTURE GATEWAY LTD

Our client has been working with developers providing them with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their site's, on time and on budget.