Administration Apprentice
BRG RECYCLING MACHINERY LTD
SHEFFIELD (S20 3GZ)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 July 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and successful engineering business based near Sheffield as their new administration apprentice. You will support the office function with order enquiries and processing, production planning support and general customer enquiries.
- Wage
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£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 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
- Order enquiries processing
- Production planning support and administration
- Customer enquiries and processing
- Supplier enquiries and processing
- General office administration
Where you'll work
OLD LANE
HOLBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HALFWAY
SHEFFIELD
S20 3GZ
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment and age, you may be required to complete English and Maths Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
We specialise in providing equipment that meets each customer’s individual requirements. As part of this service, we offer site visits, independent advice and much more.
We offer a comprehensive range of balers, compactors and bespoke equipment to rent or purchase, and on occasion we can offer reconditioned machines at competitive prices.
We provide on-site maintenance and repairs to machinery, service plans and supply spare parts and consumables.
We offer nationwide coverage with fully equipped mobile units for service and repairs, rapid response to customers’ calls, with breakdown prioritisation and full workshop facilities for major repairs, including overhauls.
Whether or not Systematic supplied the machine, we can service it, repair it or recondition it, and provide spares for it.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time position with company. Opportunites to take on more responsibilities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
John Sheldon
sheldonj@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500681
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039801.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)