Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Admin Apprentice to join our sales procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience in a supportive office environment while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm. 39 hours a week.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 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

Health & Safety is a priority within the dock, and it is the responsibility of the apprentice to work within policies and procedures
Assist with raising purchase orders
Maintaining supplier records
Liaising with other functions to ensure requirements are clearly defined and transmitted to the supply chain
Assisting with supplier selection/negotiation, bid evaluation, contract award, and supplier reviews
Assisting in monitoring and ordering products, stock, equipment, and services
Assisting in hired and rented equipment onsite, managing stock levels, and working with the labour force to manage equipment
Maintaining organised files and records of business activity
Contributing to company reports, as and when required
Support various departments with administrative duties
Attend meetings with internal and external customers and take notes as required
Providing general office support

Where you'll work

Impress North East Ltd
Ryton Industrial Estate
Newburn Bridge Road
Blaydon-on-Tyne
NE21 4SQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ZENITH PEOPLE 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

Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 18-months, method to be confirmed upon completion of your apprenticeship. You will achieve a level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

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

About this company

Impress Group, founded in 1997 by directors George Peel and Steven Young are located in Blaydon on Tyne on a site in excess of 52,000 2ft, offering a complete sub-contract engineering service in the North East. With a combined experience of over 65 years in the engineering industry, we offer a world-class service, incorporating a high-quality product with a distinguished level of customer service.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for future employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship

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