Administration Apprentice

BRITISH CAR AUCTIONS LIMITED

Grimsby (DN31 2TG)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2025

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced administrative environment, supporting day-to-day operations. The role includes tasks such as data entry, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and providing general support . You will develop key skills in communication, organisation, IT systems, and customer service,

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Salary bands as follows: · £12.21 ph (aged 21 and over) · £10 ph (aged 18 to 20) · £7.55 ph (aged under 18)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Initially working Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, following a period of induction working hours will change to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 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

  • Supporting within the Administration Team
  • Working with Spreadsheets
  • Use of internal systems
  • Reporting
  • Responsible for completing routine and ad hoc office administration duties for the site

Where you'll work

Estate Road 5
South Humberside Industrial Estate
Grimsby
DN31 2TG

Training

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

Training provider

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT 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

The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to work in any business administration role and builds a solid foundation for future employment within the sector

More training information

Training and support will be provided by our specialist Apprenticeship training provider, Smart Training & Recruitment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4 (Grade C))
  • maths (grade 4 (Grade C))

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

In order to meet the eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship in England, you must be able to demonstrate at least three years UK residency, or hold a valid visa that meets the exceptions to this rule. Please note, as part of the Initial Assessment process, all qualifications will be verified by the Learning Records Service (LRS) via Department for Education.

About this employer

End to end Vehicle Remarketing Services in the UK and Europe. BCA offers the economies of scale and a diversity of services to meet the needs of an impressive portfolio of customers. The business provides connected services from portside new car activity, refurbishment, storage, imaging, funding solutions and logistics for the growing used sector and the core remarketing operation. BCA are part of the wider CAG Group alongside WeBuyAnyCar and Cinch. BCAFS Grimsby is based near to Great Coates on the industrial estate, a short distance from the town centre. We are not on a bus route so own transport will be required.

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After this apprenticeship

  • The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to work in any business administration role and builds a solid foundation for future employment within the sector

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338853.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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