Steadplan Burnley -Business Administration Apprentice

STEADPLAN LTD

Nelson (BB9 6RS)

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 August 2025

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Summary

We’re proud of the vibrant culture we’ve created here at Steadplan. You’ll find a close-knit family feel, a modern and inspiring working environment, purpose-built facilities and access to state-of-the-art tools and technology.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (may be occasional weekends)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 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

  • Opening and reading mail and taking relevant actions where appropriate
  • General typing and administrative tasks
  • Creating and maintaining efficient filling systems
  • Receive guests and visitors, and co-ordinating meeting requirements
  • Ensure Work Based Evidence is collated in appropriate way and logged
  • Able to organise assigned tasks and complete
  • Able to solve problems that arise
  • Work well in a team and cooperate with colleagues
  • Contribute to community day projects

Where you'll work

16 Kirby Road, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate
Nelson
BB9 6RS

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLNET 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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the office environment and an advisor will visit at least every 4-6 weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

An Apprentice’s training includes:

  • Industry recognised standard qualification
  • Functional Skills (IT, English and maths)
  • VCQ Level 3 in Business Administration
  • Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Steadplan is the number one choice if you’re looking to buy, lease, convert or service a commercial vehicle. From our dealerships across the north of England, we offer a complete commercial vehicle solution all under one roof.

Company benefits

We also offer a range of impressive perks and benefits. Life assurance Private healthcare Paid licence renewals Annual bonus Referral scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Company pension scheme Manufacturer training programs

After this apprenticeship

  • Customer Service Advisor 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Cheryl Harman

cheryl.harman@skillnet.org.uk

07824095862

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336221.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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