Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice
HUTTON & CO (SHIPS CHANDLERS) LTD
HULL (HU3 4TT)
Closes in 26 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 July 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team. This is a varied and interesting role ideal for someone who is highly organised, confident using IT systems, and keen to learn about international logistics, marine supply, and operations.
- 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, 8:30am–5:00pm (Bank Holidays worked, with time off in lieu).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 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
You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business, learning how to manage administrative processes efficiently and professionally. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting with sales and procurement admin
- Processing orders and updating internal systems
- Communicating with clients and suppliers by email and phone
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records
- Assisting with invoicing and stock control procedures
- Providing general administrative support to the team
- Helping coordinate deliveries and logistics
- Learning how the business operates across departments
Where you'll work
DIANTHUS HOUSE
WITTY STREET
HULL
HU3 4TT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HULL 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
You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, supported by Hull College – one of the region’s leading training providers. Training will be delivered through a blend of on-the-job experience and regular college sessions.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Confident phone manner
- Reliable and Punctual
Other requirements
• You must be comfortable working Bank Holidays, with days given off in lieu • Due to the nature of the marine supply industry, you’ll be working in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment – attention to detail and reliability are key • You will be based at Hutton’s head office in Hull
About this employer
With a history dating back over 150 years, Hutton’s is a leading marine supplier delivering to ports across the UK and internationally. They supply everything from provisions and technical products to medical and safety equipment – ensuring ships are stocked, safe, and compliant.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion, you may be offered a permanent position within the company. Past apprentices have progressed into roles in sales support, procurement, operations, or logistics coordination.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HULL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333809.
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Closes in 26 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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