Office Administrator Apprentice

MOLLART COX ENGINEERING LTD

CHESTERFIELD (S41 9QJ)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

Office Administrators are critical for maintaining operational efficiency and a productive work environment.This role acts as the backbone of the office environment, facilitating communication, maintaining organization, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Wage

£15,115.10 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8 per hour increasing to £9 per hour after 3 months probation.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm, 30 minute lunch break.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 9 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Office Management: Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities
  • Communication: Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and mail. Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Financial Tasks: Perform bookkeeping duties such as processing invoices, tracking expenses, and preparing reports
  • Record Management: Maintain and organise filing systems, databases, and confidential information in both physical and digital formats
  • HR Support: Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees, maintain personnel records, and coordinate training sessions.
  • Event Coordination: Plan and organize office events, staff meetings, and social activities

Where you'll work

UNIT 1 BROOMBANK ROAD
CHESTERFIELD TRADING ESTATE
CHESTERFIELD
S41 9QJ

Training

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

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.

You will be expected to work towards the Business Administration Level 3 qualification, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Multitasking

About this employer

At Mollart Cox, we supply precision machined components to some of the most demanding sectors in the world — including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Defence, Hydraulics, Off-Highway, and Aerospace.

Operating from a 45,000 sq. ft. machining facility in Chesterfield, we’re known for taking on complex projects that require large-capacity, high-precision machining. From initial planning to final inspection, we provide full in-house project management and technical support at every stage.

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After this apprenticeship

You may be considered for a full-time role upon successful completion of this apprenticeship. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013533.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)