Business Administrator Apprentice
G. K & N SERVICES LTD
WEST YORKSHIRE (HD9 1RT)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 May 2025
Contents
Summary
This is a fabulous opportunity for a hard working, reliable apprentice to join our specialist engineering business and help with the day to day running of the business. The varied role involves working closely with and supporting all areas of the team. Whilst on the apprenticeship you will work towards a level 3 Business Admin qualification.
- Wage
-
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm with half an hour dinner
and Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm. The hours could be negotiated to slightly less to accommodate travel arrangements etc.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
-
Monday 7 July 2025
- Duration
-
1 year 3 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
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a innovative, successful and well established specialist engineering company, whilst working towards a level 3 Business Administration qualification. The aim will be to develop and have more responsibility as the apprenticeship progresses, the role will include some of the following tasks:
- General administrative duties
- Filing, record keeping, photocopying, and scanning of documents
- Using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Use of our own CRM Software
- Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy
- Checking of invoices against delivery notes
- Processing Goods In and Goods Out
- Ordering of stationary
- Dealing with internal and external mail
- Assisting all members of the team as and when required
- Dealing with requests for information
- Helping to keep the office space clean and tidy
- Ensuring that the Policies of the company are observed and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation to meet the overall business objectives. Full training will be given.
Where you'll work
UNITS 6/7 LEE MILLS
PARKSIDE
SCHOLES HOLMFIRTH
WEST YORKSHIRE
HD9 1RT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Your 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.
Your training plan
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which is equivalent to 2 A Levels - delivered online.
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if required
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
maths & English (grade 4/C 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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Location - ensure you are able to get to this location in Scholes before applying
About this company
G K & N Services - Specialist Tanker Builders for the Drainage and Welfare Hire Industry, supplying drainage equipment, parts and accessories to councils, water authorities and contractors throughout the UK. Our equipment and services are used UK and worldwide by owner operators and large companies alike. We have over 50 years combined experience in this industry.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to a full time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323269.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.