Role: Business Admin Apprentice (Level 3) - UK

Start Date: September 2026

Location - Murphy, 1 Bridge Court, Yew Tree Way, Stonecross Business Park, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3JD​​​​​​​ 

About Us 
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy. 

We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice to join our IT team. 

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement

• Procuring IT equipment directly from approved Suppliers (Payment card transaction)
• Obtain quotations for higher value requirements of IT goods and services.
• Raise Order requests and submit to Procurement, ensure that the Purchase Orders are fully approved and forward to the Supplier.
• process all delivery notes & Invoices in an effective & efficient manner & any issues flagged to IT Management.

Asset Management

• Processing Mobile Phone requests and submitting to our mobile phone Partner for action.
• Working with other IT teams and group security to ensure that the IT equipment used by people leaving the Murphy Group is returned.
• Conduct regular audits of the IT assets database (CMDB) to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
   

Financial

• Prepare and process charges to other Departments for IT equipment and Services.
• Assist the IT Commercial Manager in preparing cost reports.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Interest in IT, business analysis, and project management.

What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.

Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy
• Always Deliver
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability
• Never Harm
• Continually Improve

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?

This role will be based from our office in Warrington.

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process consists of two stages:

1. Initial application (Don't worry if you don't have your own CV as of yet, instead please upload a document that tells us a little bit more about who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship).

2. In-person interview

It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.