Business Administrator Assistant Apprentice - NMW for Age
ATT FABRICATIONS LTD
SPENNYMOOR (DL16 6JB)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 5 September 2025)
Posted on 6 August 2025
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Summary
A very exciting opportunity to work as a sales and administration apprentice. You will gain valuable experience and develop essential skills that will prepare you for a successful career in a variety of industries. ATT Fabrications are committed to supporting the ongoing development of their employees through training and development.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the sales and administration team, assisting with a variety of tasks such as data entry, paperwork, and customer service. The successful candidate will learn valuable skills in communication, organisation, and IT, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the business while working towards a recognised qualification. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the potential for long-term career growth and development.
Main responsibilities:
- Assist with the processing of sales orders and invoices
- Handle incoming calls and emails from customers, providing support and answering queries
- Maintain accurate records of customer information and orders
- Perform data entry and administrative tasks as required, such as filing, scanning, and photocopying
- Support the sales team with lead generation and follow-up
- Help to organise and coordinate events, such as trade shows or customer meetings
- Participate in training and development activities to build skills and knowledge
- Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and secure workplace environment
- Contribute to a positive team culture and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve business goals
Company Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunity to earn a recognized qualification while gaining hands-on experience
- Access to company products and services at discounted rates.
- Company social events and activities to promote team building and morale
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Where you'll work
UNIT 7
GREENHILLS BUSINESS PARK
ENTERPRISE WAY
SPENNYMOOR
DL16 6JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAMAR 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
Business Admin Level 3 apprenticeship standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable 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
- Basic sales skills
Other requirements
Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
About this employer
ATT Fabrications is a reputable manufacturer of windows, doors, and garden rooms based in Spennymoor, Durham. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, they pride ourselves on our commitment to providing high-quality, bespoke solutions for our clients. Striving for excellence in everything they do and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, quality craftsmanship, and innovative design.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the company, with career advancement.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAMAR LIMITED
Sabina Adam
sabina.adam@damartraining.com
07566 289 979
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335505.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 5 September 2025)
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