Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
ONSITE CENTRAL LIMITED
Tipton (DY4 8LH)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 December 2025
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Summary
On-site is offering a great opportunity to help tackle key challenges in the water industry while building skills in data, network operations, and strategic planning. As an apprentice, you’ll support the team with administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations and high-quality service.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Pay will be dependent upon age
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 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
Weekly Tasks:
- Greeting guests at reception
- First point of contact for the main telephone
- Monitoring of the department email inbox
- Distribute post & parcels
- Raising jobs, opportunities in the in-house system
- Planning works with tenants/customers for operatives
- Liaising with councils/housing associations along with private residential and commercial customers
- Updating of SSW system (Maximo)
- Creating job packs for teams
- Gathering utility drawings for works
- Updating the works schedule and OOH rota
- Monitoring drainage works, gathering job sheets and checking invoicing
- General ad-hoc administration duties
Where you'll work
Park Lane West
Tipton
DY4 8LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES 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
- This is an 18-month Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship
- You will be required to attend In-Comm Training WS9 8UG 2 days per week over a 5-week period as part of the apprenticeship delivery
- You will also have monthly assessor visits to see you at the company
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
The ideal apprentice should have the following qualities:
- Flexible with a can-do attitude
- Comfortable working in a busy reactive environment
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A professional and confident manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when inputting information.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a growing business.
About this employer
Established in 1977, OnSite is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc and has grown through strategic acquisition and organic expansion to become one of the UK's leading providers of specialist contracting services. Drawing on unrivalled experience, coupled with specialist equipment and highly skilled personnel, Onsite has a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors; including some of the most demanding industrial environments.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time role offered at the end of the apprenticeship, with career development being offered, as time progresses
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005427.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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