Apprentice Sales Assistant
MFP Seals
SOUTH HYKEHAM (LN6 9UH)
Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 July 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a well-organised person who works well on individual tasks as well as being a good team player. You will need to have good keyboard and computer skills, along with good literacy and numeracy skills. We need someone who takes pride in their work and always puts in that extra mile. Full training will be given.
- Wage
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£12,480 a year
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Annual wage of £12,480 based on 30 hours per week £8.00 per hour to start, with regular reviews and increases with progression in both pay and hours.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Between 8:30am and 5:00pm
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
The role will evolve as you do, with additional responsibilities.
Main duties will include:
- Answering phone calls and emails from customers to provide them with quotations for parts
- Processing of sales orders
- Dealing with any queries that arise
Where you'll work
9 EVANS BUSINESS CENTRE
GATEWAY PARK
NEWARK ROAD
SOUTH HYKEHAM
LN6 9UH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
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.
Training schedule
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administration Level 3
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
- This is a Monthly Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per month, term time only This will fall within your contracted working hours
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Flexible
- Good sense of humour
Other requirements
A driving licence would be desirable.
About this employer
MFP Seals have been based in South Hykeham since 2005. We are the UK division of Martin Fluid Power, USA. We focus on distributing hydraulic seals manufactured by our parent company as well as other manufacturers to meet customer demand in the UK and Europe. We are a small company and have grown over the years. We started off in 1 unit with 1 member of staff and the director. We now occupy 3 units with 3 members of staff and the director.
https://www.mfpseals.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free onsite parking; Pension Scheme; 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
After this apprenticeship
We are looking for a new team member who we can offer a permanent position and a long-term career after successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332904.
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Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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