Procurement & Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice

M W C FITTINGS LTD

Swindon (SN3 4TQ)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 September 2025


Summary

We're looking for a motivated, confident individual to join our team as a Procurement & Administration Assistant. This varied role will involve supporting the procurement function, carrying out material research, obtaining quotes, making enquiries, & general data entry. You will play an important role in ensuring smooth operations within the office.

Wage

£13,348.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm.

34 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Research and source materials as required
  • Obtain and compare supplier quotes, including follow-up phone enquiries
  • Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in Zahara (training provided)
  • Data entry and management of records in Microsoft Excel and company systems
  • Support the wider team with administration and office duties
  • Handle supplier calls and emails confidently and professionally
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and support projects

Where you'll work

MWC Group Units A 1 A 2
Sterling Road
Swindon
SN3 4TQ

Training

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

Training provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • On the job training
  • Taught sessions via New College Swindon 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade pass/4/C and above)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

MWC Group Established for over 60 years the Group manufactures world leading and innovating sustainable products and surfaces MWC Fittings Our bespoke joinery manufacturing division specialising in interior fit out solutions

http://mwcgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Kirsty Quittelier

Kirsty.Quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk

07564576155

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340913.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.