Business Administration apprenticeship

Summary

MGA is undergoing a period of growth, and we would like to welcome new team members as Apprentice Sales Administrators. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience while taking a career step in Business Administration.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay will be set at National Apprentice minimum wage to begin - £7.55 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 20 June 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

To support our sales teams across both the Process sector and the Water sector
Marketing support for a variety of web-based marketing activities
Sales Order processing of orders received by the sales teams within the business
Raising of requisitions and purchase orders on suppliers
'SalesForce’ administration (our chosen CRM system)
'Sage’ administration
Admin relating to ISO 9001 Quality System and our Health & Safety system
MGA will provide a structured path to a sales position. A significant portion of the apprenticeship will be spent in the business administration function, learning about business operations, the systems and processes

Where you'll work

UNIT 6 SWORDFISH
BUSINESSPARK
SWORDFISH
CLOSE
L40 8JZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This is a Business Administration apprenticeship and on successful completion a Level 3 Qualification will be gained. All training will take place at the workplace via tutor led monthly visits/sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English and 3 other subjects (grade 4 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

Travel options - please ensure your travel to the office in Burscough L40 8JW is suitable.

About this company

MGA Controls (a SMB) located in Burscough, Lancashire supplies the Process, Industrial and Water Utility marketplaces with Controls, Instrumentation and Valves for over 30 years. We partner with industries most popular quality brands to deliver a complete product range to our customers. We are however much more than just valve stockists; we are a complete solution provider with a high level of technical and consultancy capability. We encourage our customers to bring us their problems and we will deliver solutions that work.

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After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, long term career prospects will be available with the company.

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