Business Administration Apprentice

Tyre Equipment Company

LINCS (NG31 8HE)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 16 March 2026

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Summary

A great opportunity for an organised individual who will gain hands on experience in administration, customer service, and order processing.  If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a small team, we encourage you to apply.

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Thursday 8.30am- 5.00pm Friday 8.30am- 4.30pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 June 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• 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

• Monitor on-line orders from Shopify on a continuous basis
• Liaise with the storemen to make sure they have orders in a timely manner
• Take orders over the phone
• Reply to customer enquiries via email and phone
• Process orders and book them online to be collected via couriers
• Asisst with general administrative duties 

Where you'll work

GONERBY HILL FOOT
GRANTHAM
LINCS
NG31 8HE

Training

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

Training provider

GRANTHAM 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

Training will take place one day per week at Grantham College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Mathematics (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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this employer

Tyre Equipment Company is a Grantham based, long-established supplier of commerical tyre service equipment. We are dedicated to supplying customers with quality products designed to assist with their tyre, automotive and ancillary business needs.

https://tyre-equipment.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Annual Family Activity Day
• Christmas Party & Other Team Building Events

After this apprenticeship

• Become a fully integrated member of the Tyre Equipment Team with future development opportunities and progression based on experience

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

opportunities@vaculug.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009457.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026