Business Administration Apprentice CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS LIMITED
This is an opportunity to join the friendly hard-working team at Carwood as a Business Administration apprentice. Working in rotation across departments you will gain experience and knowledge of the business gaining confidence and expertise in to support you in your role going forward. You will answer calls and produce RFQs and place sales orders, deal with warranty returns and ensure our contract customers' orders are met through production.
Closing date: 01 Oct 2025
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 with 30 minute lunchbreak.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
09 Oct 2025
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Date posted
30 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000195079
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
We are looking to recruit an apprentice to work across our Business Support functions.
This is a varied role where you will rotate within our administration departments, including:
- Customer service – where you will answer calls and produce RFQs and place sales orders
- Engineering Administration – dealing with warranty returns
- Contract Administration – ensuring our contract customers' orders are met through production, you will be required to complete job cards with hours of work, raise shipment notes and invoices.
- Purchasing – Source parts and obtain best pricing for the company
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
In house training will be provided on an ongoing daily basis. You will not be required to attend Dudley College premises as the course is delivered in the workplace only. An assessor will be allocated to you to progress/help you through you course. Continual assessments, coupled with assignments/or exams depending on course of study. Time spent training will be part of the agreed contracted hours of the working week.
At the end of your training, you will sit an exam and submit course work as part of your assessment, and you will receive a Level 3 qualification.
Daily on the job training will be provided by the employer.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Permanent role within Company for the right candidate, advance to Team Leader.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS LIMITED
Address
Unit 2 - 6, Willow Court
Crystal Drive
Smethwick
B66 1RD
Training
Training provider
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Contact
Claire Harper
01384 363107
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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