Business Admin Apprentice (Health and Safety)

Mission Foods

Durham (SR7 0PT)

Closes in 28 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 December 2025

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Summary

Mission Foods are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Health & Safety Apprentice to join their team. This role is perfect for someone starting their career in workplace safety. You will work closely with the H&S Manager, gaining hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised H&S qualification.

• Wage:

  £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  • Employee benefits
  • A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

  38 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 12 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

• Assist with workplace inspections and safety audits
• Helping maintain and update risk assessments and safety records
• Support near miss and incident reporting and investigations
• Take part in safety briefings, meetings and training sessions
• Learn how to apply relevant legislation and industry best practices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Work with production teams to promote a strong safety culture

Where you'll work

14 Partnership Court
Seaham Grange Industrial Estate
Seaham
Durham
SR7 0PT

Training

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

Training provider

GEM PARTNERSHIP 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

• Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
• Opportunity to gain a recognised Health & Safety qualifications
• Mentoring from experienced H&S and operational professionals

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills

Other requirements

• A genuine interest in health, safety, and wellbeing
• A proactive, positive attitude
• 18+

About this employer

Mission Foods UK is a leading manufacturer of tortillas, flatbreads, and other products for retail and foodservice customers across the UK and Europe. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive workplace where every team member plays a key role in our success.

http://www.missionfoods.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

• Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position with the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004077.

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Closes in 28 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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