Business Administration Apprentice

T-T PUMPS LTD

CREWE (CW3 9RU)

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 August 2025

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Summary

This is a varied role within an expanding engineering company. Working initially within our accounts department before progressing to other departments supporting sales, project management, procurement and quality assurance functions.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Competitive.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

35 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

While within our accounts department the successful candidate shall undertake varied tasks such as:

  • Processing sales, purchase invoices and credit notes
  • Reconciling purchase invoices to orders and delivery notes
  • Dealing with supplier account queries
  • Assisting with end-of-period activities

Progression shall see the candidate gain valuable commercial awareness while working within our sales, project management, purchasing and quality assurance departments.

This will see you build relationships with customers and suppliers and become confident in sizing, selecting and sourcing products.

Where you'll work

ONNELEY WORKS
NEWCASTLE ROAD
WOORE
CREWE
CW3 9RU

Training

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

Training provider

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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 Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 20% off the job training - Newcastle College (ST5 2GB)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Woore based T-T, is one of the UK’s leading companies in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pumps, controls, valves, environmental products and systems. Products are complemented by our support services, project assistance and after-sales support. Established since 1959, less than 8 miles from Newcastle College.

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

Company benefits

Auto-enrolment pension. Private healthcare, critical illness cover and death in service cover on policy renewal. Modern open plan air-conditioned office facility. Free onsite parking.

After this apprenticeship

  • Could lead to  permanent position for the right person

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01782 254287

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336358.

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Closes in 11 days (Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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