Business Administration Apprentice
TRINITY PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
North Shields (NE29 7XB)
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 16 August 2025)
Posted on 30 July 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic office environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration.
- Wage
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£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
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Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 26 August 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support to various departments
- Answer and direct phone calls and emails professionally
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems (digital and paper-based)
- Schedule meetings, take minutes, and distribute agendas
- Assist with data entry, document preparation, and database management
- Support the processing of invoices, orders, and other financial records
- Greet visitors and handle basic reception duties
- Contribute to project work and office improvement initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
Where you'll work
Unit B9 - B10
Hamar Close
Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
North Shields
NE29 7XB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
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
- Practical experience in a business environment
- Mentoring and support from TDR training officer once a month
- Development of essential office and communication skills
- A Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Qualification (or equivalent)
- Potential progression into a permanent administrative or business role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language or English Literature (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Established in 2013, Trinity Precision Engineering is a quality-first, high-end machining specialist Operating from our facility in the North East of England, we are ideally placed to serve our customers based across the UK. We have extensive experience of delivering world-class precision engineering solutions on time and to specification to companies at the forefront of their industry, including motorsport, aerospace and defence. We believe quality and customer service has been key to our success and we pride ourselves on developing long-lasting successful relationships with clients. Our knowledgeable and skilled team deliver an unparalleled service and can support you at each stage of the process, from initial concept and prototype to manufacture and delivery.
After this apprenticeship
Potential progression into a permanent administrative or business role
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334666.
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