Business Administrator Apprentice

Howat Group plc

SOUTH YORKSHIRE (S73 0UF)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

Howat Group is a leader in the oil and gas industry and one of the most effective and impactive metals suppliers globally. Preparing material certification for sales orders due for despatch, including preparation of certificates of conformity along with back up certification, scanning and recording into the relevant registers and files.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 2.30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Friday 18 September 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

  • Maintaining files relevant to quality and certification i.e. stock certification, access certification, customer specifications etc
  • Ensuring full traceability of all materials is strictly adhered to by providing full, concise, accurate and detailed documentation as required by the customer and/or specification
  • To accurately evaluate reports and results on receipt from sub-contractors to ensure they comply with the requirements of the Specification and/or Purchase Order requirements. For example, but not limited to: Mechanical / Metallurgical Test Reports, Heat Treatment Reports, Ultrasonic / NDT Reports
  • On successful verification of any testing or heat treatment cycles, accurately input the results into the Company ERP system for further processing to ensure successful creation of the certification package
  • To ensure that all suppliers certificates and reports into the Howat Group are of a good standard
  • Ensuring accuracy, legibility and in a form presentable to a customer
  • Undertaking training when required
  • Any other duties as may be considered appropriate for this pos
  • Raising and controlling daily certification requirements
  • Assisting with ISO Quality requirements to ensure compliance with annual audit requirements
  • Liaising with Production at Dearne Valley on a daily basis regarding their despatches, ensuring the timely preparation of certification
  • Identify system weaknesses observed and contribute to continuous improvement of the certification process and other business processes
  • General administration duties as well as dealing with queries on the phone as and when required
  • Occasional reception duties

Where you'll work

CORTONWOOD DRIVE
BRAMPTON
BARNSLEY
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S73 0UF

Training

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

Training provider

BARNSLEY 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Howat Group companies are recognised worldwide as strategic channels to market for organisations that rely on advanced alloys across multiple industrial sectors including defence, oil and gas, and marine.

Company benefits

  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Help@Hand- online health and well-being support

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential for progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Eleasha Smith

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

+441226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050008.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm)