Stores Administration Apprentice

Summary

To provide general and administrative support whilst ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times to our busy Stores Department. Ensuring that high levels of productivity, attendance and customer satisfaction are maintained at all times.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Performance related increments will be considered at set intervals throughout your apprenticeship

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 8.00am - 2.30pm, Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Working as part of a team under the supervision of the Stores Manager
Booking in of overhauls/repairs and printing off paperwork
Running works orders
Printing picklists
Record materials/parts into sage system
Arranging goods to be collected via transport portals
Liaise with other departments

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
PENTAGON ISLAND
NOTTINGHAM ROAD
DERBY
DE21 6BW

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Business Administrator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

We are Tidyco, a Derby-based supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic products and components, not only to the UK rail industry but also to international markets. We have been in business for almost 50 years! In that time, we have become experts in our field also offering any other services to multiple industries both in Britain and throughout the World. Tidyco has a fully functioning online store, which supplies generic hydraulic and pneumatic parts to an International audience. Predominantly, the company is an East Midlands based manufacturing and engineering company.

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After this apprenticeship

There will be an opportunity to apply for a full time permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Alyce Hunt

hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk

07956914838

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327759.

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Closes on Sunday 17 August 2025

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