Hire Controller/Business Administrator Apprentice
Allshaw Hire
Cheshire (SK6 3FB)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 January 2026
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Summary
Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and driven team? We're not just filling a vacancy, we're looking to nurture the potential of an individual to grow and advance within the company. With ambitious plans and a focus on employee development, join us as an apprentice and become a valued member of our successful, thriving business!
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.0am - 5.00pm
(1 hour unpaid lunch break)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As part of the office team, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely orders, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and getting involved in all aspects of equipment sourcing and rehiring.
- Answering the phone and responding to emails/messages
- Creating and maintaining relationships with suppliers
- Helping, giving advice, solving problems and building relationships with both customers and work colleagues
- Processing and scheduling orders on the computer system and general administration
- Ensuring that all administration duties relating to orders are up to date
Where you'll work
Suite F Deanway Technology Centre
Wilmslow Road
Handforth
Cheshire
SK6 3FB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
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
- Apprentices will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
- Apprentices will be supported via an agreed training plan
- Training will be discussed at enrolment and will include input from the employer, training provider an apprentice
- The apprentice will receive monthly workplace or virtual visits with a dedicated assessor
- The assessor will set individualised learning tasks as part of the apprentice’s workplace training that will incorporate your daily role and duties
- There is no set mandatory qualification within this Standard, however all training will be delivered to allow students to stretch to the highest grade at EPA (distinction).
- 8 weekly reviews will monitor progress by all parties
- Apprentices completing this standard, will gain 15 months of practical training and the remaining 3 months will be dedicated to End Point Assessment preparation
The EPA consists of:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project presentation
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Number skills
- Good level of literacy
- Clear & confident phone manner
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptable
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to multitask
- Keen to learn
Other requirements
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Office based role which is only a short walk from the station. Office dog!
About this employer
Our business is built around efficiency, relationships and value. We take the hassle out of the hire game leaving you time to focus on the job at hand. SERVICE - Our friendly & experienced team are here to make things run smoothly for you. SUPPLY - Our extensive UK-wide supply network means you get the equipment you need, when you need it, wherever you need it. SIMPLE - Our “keep things simple” ethos means less paperwork for you, and more time for you to focus on what matters most for your business.
After this apprenticeship
Excellent career development opportunities for the right candidate after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008639.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)