Graduate Administrator

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2596862988-2
  • Date Posted: 1 February 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Hays
  • Location: Stockport, Lancashire
  • Apprentice Pay: £26,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Administration
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent

About this Apprenticeship

Permanent Graduate Administrator based in Stockport, £26,000

Your new company
This manufacturing business based in Stockport is looking for a proactive and detail focused Graduate Administrator to join their operations team. This role is ideal for someone starting out in their administrative career or looking for their second role within an office environment.
Your new role
As a Graduate Administrator, you will provide essential support to their operations and production teams. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing customer orders and inputting data accurately into internal systems
  • Handling purchase orders (POs) and ensuring correct documentation
  • Uploading information and documentation to business systems
  • Updating and maintaining spreadsheets (Excel / Google Sheets)
  • Assisting with general administrative tasks to support the wider team
  • Ensuring all data entry is completed to a high standard with excellent accuracy
This role has a strong data entry focus, so attention to detail and consistency are key.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role:
  • Have previous experience in administration and working in an administration team
  • Early in their career - either your first role in admin or stepping into a second administrative position.
  • Educated to a strong academic standard
  • Confident in using Excel and able to manage simple spreadsheets
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
  • A good communicator with a positive, can do mindset
  • Keen to learn and grow in a supportive team

What you'll get in return
You will receive an excellent salary of £26,000 as well as a great benefits package including holiday, pension, bonus, free parking, hybrid working. This is a great opportunity to develop your administrative skills in a manufacturing environment and to work in a stable, growing company with a strong reputation.
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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