Business Administration Apprentice
AIRFIRE CONTROL LTD
BARLBOROUGH (S43 4UL)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 May 2026
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Summary
At the heart of a family run business, your role will be supporting the directors with the day-to-day operations to the business. This role will provide candidates with the perfect opportunity to gain strong business knowledge, transferrable skills and work towards a full-time career in Business Administration.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Open to discussion about annual salary to cover travel expenses due to the location of our offices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 4.00pm, Friday with 30-minutes for lunch each day.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
- Maintenance of generic company email in-boxes
- Managing all inbound calls transferring/escalating where required
- Data entry on Sage for the accounts payable invoices and remittances received
- Maintenance of financial and other filing/archiving systems in both hard and electronic format
- Tracking and reconciliation of receipts to credit card statements
- Maintenance of records related to sub-contractors
- Using OneTrace for reporting, data entry and tracking job progress (full training will be provided)
- Supporting with month end procedure
- Provide a full administrative service for the wider business
Where you'll work
1A MIDLAND COURT
BARLBOROUGH LINKS
MIDLAND WAY
BARLBOROUGH
S43 4UL
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
Business Administrator Level 3.
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage and gain valuable work experience. You will be expected to work towards the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English Functional Skills. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates for these qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- There is an office dog present each day, so you will need to be comfortable around them
- As public transport routes are restricted to our office your own form of transport would be advantageous, we do have free onsite parking
About this employer
Airfire Control Ltd is a specialist engineering company that designs, installs, and maintains ventilation, smoke control, and fire safety systems for buildings. Their work helps ensure that properties are safe, compliant with regulations, and able to protect occupants in the event of a fire or emergency.
The company works with a wide range of clients across sectors such as construction, commercial property, and public buildings, supporting projects from initial design through to ongoing servicing and maintenance. This means the business is fast-paced and project-focused, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, safety, and high-quality service delivery.
For a Business Administration apprentice, Airfire Control offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, technical organisation where you will support day-to-day office operations. This may include handling customer enquiries, organising documentation, assisting with project coordination, and supporting teams to ensure work runs smoothly.
Airfire Control values teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, making it a great environment for someone looking to build a career in administration within a dynamic engineering business.
https://airfire.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- FREE onsite parking
- Complimentary tea & coffee for all staff (including bottled water)
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you will have the opportunity of full-time permanent employment in this role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Emma Braybrooke
braybrookee@chesterfield.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031155.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)