Apprentice Business Administrator
INTERBELT LTD
Glensyl Way (DE14 1LX)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 1 December 2025)
Posted on 17 November 2025
Contents
Summary
Provide both administration and general support to ensure efficient operations in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the small management team. Will be involved in all aspects of the business through the ordering process from initial contact with the customer to invoicing.
- Wage
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£18,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon – Fri 0830-1630, 1 Hour Lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 28 January 2026
- 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
The role requires a confident and organised person who has excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Ability to absorb information and efficiently apply this knowledge to work scenarios and show intuitive.
A focus on adding value and contributing to the efficiency of the company, through support of all functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested.
Supporting all departments including:
- Reception
- Sales
- Purchasing
- Accounts
- Stock control
Where you'll work
Interbelt House
Glensyl Way
DE14 1LX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
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
- Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Other requirements
Driving licence beneficial but not essential.
About this employer
Interbelt Ltd, established in November 1991, provides high quality conveyor belting, service and associated products throughout the UK. Operating in many different industries from Waste management to Food preparation, tailoring our service to suit each individual customer. The majority of our customers are “Blue Chip” companies, Pirelli, Toyota, Ibstock Brick etc. Over the years we have continually invested in the quality and range of equipment and tools to enable us to offer all types of specialist PVC and rubber belts manufactured in house. We hold one of the largest stocks of rubber and PVC belting in the UK serviced throughout the UK by our local distributors. Interbelt is proud of its Health and Safety record, safety is our No 1 priority. We also hold ISO9001, 14001,18001 accreditation.
After this apprenticeship
We are seeking the right candidate to complete and develop with the business. The company has continued to employee all previous apprentices after completing the apprenticeship. Ability to develop the role and take on additional responsibilities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000928.
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Closes in 10 days (Monday 1 December 2025)
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