Business Administration apprenticeship

M G A CONTROLS LTD

CLOSE (L40 8JZ)

Closes on Saturday 20 September 2025

Posted on 5 August 2025

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Summary

MGA is undergoing a period of growth, and we would like to welcome new team members as Apprentice Sales Administrators.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Pay rate will be set at £8 - £10 per hour depending on previous experience etc.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm (day shifts)

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 21 September 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

To support our sales teams across both the Process sector and the Water sector.

  • Administration and analysis of web generated enquiries (Google ads).
  • Sales Order processing of orders received by the sales teams within the business.
  • Raising of requisitions and purchase orders on suppliers.
  • 'SalesForce’ administration (our chosen CRM system).
  • 'Sage’ administration.
  • Admin relating to ISO 9001 Quality System and our Health & Safety system.
  • An understanding of basic book-keeping skills would be advantageous but is not necessarily essential.

Where you'll work

UNIT 6 SWORDFISH
BUSINESSPARK
SWORDFISH
CLOSE
L40 8JZ

Training

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

Training provider

1ST2 ACHIEVE 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

This is a Business Administration apprenticeship and on successful completion a Level 3 Qualification will be gained, taking approx. 15-18 months.

All training will take place at the work address via tutor led monthly sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English and 3 other subjects (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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

MGA Controls (a SMB) located in Burscough, Lancashire supplies the Process, Industrial and Water Utility marketplaces with Controls, Instrumentation and Valves for over 30 years. We partner with industries most popular quality brands to deliver a complete product range to our customers. We are however much more than just valve stockists; we are a complete solution provider with a high level of technical and consultancy capability. We encourage our customers to bring us their problems and we will deliver solutions that work

https://www.mgacontrols.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Long term career prospects available on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED

Amy

amy@1st2achieve.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335181.

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Closes on Saturday 20 September 2025

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