Business Administrator Apprentice
MEB BUILDING SERVICES LTD
SITTINGBOURNE (ME10 3BG)
Closes on Monday 23 June 2025
Posted on 21 May 2025
Contents
Summary
Swarm Group is working with MEB Building Services to recruit a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in business administration within a thriving company. If you’re enthusiastic, organised and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you!
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break).
This is a fully office-based role.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Answering incoming calls and directing them appropriately
- Monitoring and managing general inboxes
- Scanning, filing and organising documents
- Supporting the team with purchase orders and administrative processes
- Providing general office support to the wider teams
- Assisting with accounts and software systems
Where you'll work
UNIT 11
STADIUM BUSINESS PARK
CASTLE ROAD
SITTINGBOURNE
ME10 3BG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
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
More training information
Training will be with Swarm Training, a national apprenticeship provider in the UK. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, which takes 12-18 months to complete. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, with monthly training sessions conducted by a tutor, with tasks assigned to be completed during those hours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade C/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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Hardworking and eager to learn
- Positive attitude towards work
- Proactive and uses initiative
About this company
MEB Building Services is a family-run Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Contractor based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Renowned for delivering a professional yet personal service, MEB undertakes projects throughout London, the Southeast and areas south of Milton Keynes. With expertise in residential new builds and refurbishments, MEB handles everything from domestic fit-outs to large-scale district heating networks and energy centres. Their experienced and qualified team ensures seamless project delivery from pre-tender through to aftercare.
https://mebbuildingservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, Supportive and welcoming team environment, Free on-site parking.
After this apprenticeship
Possible opportunity for a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Potential for continued training and higher-level qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
Sophie Duffy
Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321932.
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Closes on Monday 23 June 2025
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