Business Administrator Apprentice (Drive Motor Retail Ltd)

Summary

Drive Motor Retail are recruiting for a Business Administration Apprentice that wants to be involved within the motor retail industry & further develop themselves. Duties will include daily administrative tasks, including filing and archiving of documents, answering telephones, dealing with enquiries, processing invoices, & dealing with colleagues.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 9.00am – 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

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

Daily duties include, but are not restricted to:

General filing and answering calls
Data entry, processing purchase invoices
Invoicing customer orders
Daily cash banking
Sending e-mails
Ensuring that all paperwork is up-to-date and accessible
Build relationships

Where you’ll work

Chesnut Street
Darlington
DL1 1RJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Training will take place weekly, on a day release basis, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standards.

More training information

The Business Administration Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any business environment. The programme can be delivered using a blend of online, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics.

Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in a business environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of administrative roles.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4+/ C+)
maths (grade 4+/ C+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 5AJ) and you will need to make your own way there for day release training. Travel to and from the employer, based at Chesnut St, Darlington (DL1 1RJ)

About this company

Are you a motivated individual looking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry? Drive Motor Retail, a thriving car dealership spanning across the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Admin Apprentice. Drive Motor Retail is an award-winning car and van dealership, representing the Hyundai and MG brands. We pride ourselves on our exemplary customer service and have won multiple awards as well as the motor trader “Customer Care” award in 2021. Our employees are at the heart of our accomplishments and we strive to make Drive Motor Retail a workplace that promotes rewarding, fun and progressive opportunities to its employees. • Healthcare Cash Plan • 24 Days holiday + Bank holidays – Rising with length of service. • Discounted Shopping, Gym and Dining Benefits.

http://www.drivemotorretail.co.uk/locations/5224/drive-vauxhall-darlington/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to:

Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship
Full-time employment
Further training or higher apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Graham Curry

graham.curry@darlington.gov.uk

07949845325

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317638.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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