Business Aministrator/Office Support Apprentice
WORKSOP ENGINEERING LTD
WORKSOP (S81 7DJ)
Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2025
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Summary
If you want an opportunity to be part of a flourishing family business, this is the apprenticeship for you! Worksop Engineering are looking to extend their existing Administration Team by recruiting an apprentice to help in the day-to-day running of their busy office in Worksop.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pay will be reviewed at intervals and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship course.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 3 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
As an Office Support and Administration Apprentice, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Preparing letters and documentation in line with business requirements and specifications
- Recording data and creating reporting documents using relevant systems
- Communication management across all departments/levels via emails, phone calls, teams, face to face meetings
- Ensuring GDPR is always adhered to and handles confidential information in line with the organisations policies and procedures
- Provide administrative support to all departments
- Adopting a friendly, professional and customer focused service to all stakeholders
- Ensuring all general enquiries are responded to in a sensitive and timely manner, in accordance with procedures and directing complex enquiries to the appropriate staff
You’ll develop your skills under the guidance of the whole team, learning a variety of duties and supporting the business to continued growth.
You’ll be taught and mentored by colleagues who have a great understanding of the job role; to achieve your full potential and share in the company’s success.
If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a real career with a fantastic close-knit team, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with Worksop Engineering will be highly competitive, so do not miss your chance!
Where you'll work
CLAYLANDS AVENUE
WORKSOP
S81 7DJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN 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
- The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group both remotely and from one of their campuses, giving you the training and support you need to become a fully competent and successful administrator.
- The Apprentice Standard you will be studying is Business Administration - Level 3
Requirements
Essential 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Supportive and dedicated
Other requirements
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive team member.
About this employer
J P Forrest & Son was founded in 1863 by Mr H P Forrest as Whitesmiths, progressing over the years to Blacksmiths, Ironmongers, Agricultural Engineers and since 1974 principally Heavy Engineers. Mr James Hodgkinson, father of the current Managing Director, joined the company in 1950 as a David Brown tractor fitter. Upon the retirement of the last generation of the Forrest family to own the company in 1964, James Hodgkinson purchased the company and operated as a sole trader. Mr Hodgkinson gradually built the business up and sold off part of it in 1974 to concentrate on sub-contract fabrication. The company moved to its present location on Claylands Avenue in 1981. Mr Martin Hodgkinson joined the company three years later in 1984 having spent the previous ten years working for Davy United Engineering Company in Sheffield. J P Forrest & Son today offers a sub-contract engineering service to industry that we believe is second to none.
After this apprenticeship
- Further and higher skill development within the business. A lifelong career with Worksop Engineering Ltd
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
Lorraine
lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk
07713 319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340744.
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Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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