Administration Assistant Apprentice

SYSCO ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

Barnsley (S74 0QN)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 November 2025

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Summary

Start your Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with Total Training at Sysco Environmental Ltd in Hoyland. Support daily office tasks, manage documents, handle light enquiries and stay organised in a fast-paced environment. Perfect for someone detail-focused with strong communication skills.

• Wage:

  £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  The pay can be reviewed over the 18 month period.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday- Full Time 30hrs 9:30am-4pm.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 12 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Responsibilities/duties
• Perform general clerical duties
• Complete data entry tasks
• File and organise documents
• Provide customer support (minimal)
• Handle enquiries via phone and email
• Support the office team with day-to-day admin tasks
• Maintain strong attention to detail
• Stay organised and manage workload effectively
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers
• Multitask and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Work to high standards with a “right first time” approach
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Carry out additional admin tasks assigned by management

Where you'll work

Unit 1
Barnsley Road, Hoyland
Barnsley
S74 0QN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship with Total Training typically runs for 12–18 months and covers core admin skills, communication, customer service, and professional behaviours. Learners build confidence in tasks such as document management, data entry, handling enquiries, planning workloads and supporting projects. Training also develops problem-solving, organisation, time management and stakeholder communication. As they progress, apprentices take on more advanced responsibilities like managing office systems and improving processes, before completing a portfolio and preparing for their End Point Assessment, which includes a knowledge test, observation and professional discussion.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills

About this employer

Sysco Environmental Ltd is a professional environmental services company based in Hoyland, delivering fast-paced, high-standard work supported by a strong, teamwork-focused office environment. They value accuracy, organisation and a ‘right first time’ approach, offering a structured setting for administrative support roles.

https://sysco-env.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

On-site Parking Casual Dress Company Dog

After this apprenticeship

Position after apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000737.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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