(App808) Business Administration Apprentice Level 3

HALIFAX RACK & SCREW CUTTING CO LTD

BRIGHOUSE (HD6 1QA)

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025)

Posted on 2 December 2025

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Summary

Fast-moving engineering and manufacturing environment. The role supports day-to-day office operations, helping to maintain accurate records, assisting internal departments, and contributing to smooth business processes. Full training will be provided, with opportunities to learn industry software.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 08.00-16.50 / Friday 08.00 am-12.15 pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 January 2026

Duration

2 years

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

Key responsibilities

  • Assisting with general office tasks, including filing, document organisation, and maintaining records.
  • Supporting the purchase, planning, and sales team with data entry and administrative tasks.
  • Handling incoming calls and emails, ensuring enquiries are directed to the appropriate team.
  • Preparing documents, spreadsheets, and basic reports as required.
  • Update internal systems, including order information and production records.
  • Assisting with scheduling meetings, organising paperwork, and maintaining office supplies.
  • Supporting colleagues with ad-hoc tasks to maintain efficient office operations.

Where you'll work

CORONATION WORKS
ARMYTAGE ROAD
BRIGHOUSE
HD6 1QA

Training

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

Training provider

CALDERDALE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 5 minimum)
  • Maths (grade Grade 5 minimum)

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
  • Reliable
  • Punctual

Other requirements

·        Interest in business administration and office work.

·        Eligibility to enrol on an approved apprentice programme.

About this employer

With over 70 years of manufacturing expertise, HRS remains one of the world’s leading suppliers of precision CNC-machined gear racks, screws and machined components. Trusted globally for durability and performance, our components serve industries including construction, energy, transport, defence and more.

Company benefits

Managed pension scheme

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Structured learning and long-term development opportunities.

Company pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to various administration roles within the company.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003436.

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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025)

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