Apprentice Business Administrator
T&G AUTOMOTIVE LTD
COUNTY DURHAM (DL4 2RD)
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 January 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the team at T&G Automotive. Do you have a positive attitude and willingness to learn? Are you organised, reliable, and able to manage time effectively? Do you have basic IT skills? If you've answered yes to the above then you could be the person we are looking for!
- 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 Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 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
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the business
- Answering phone calls and responding to emails professionally
- Maintaining records, files, and databases
- Assisting with customer enquiries and internal communications
- Learning key business, IT, and organisational skills on the job
- You will be given a project to plan and run as part of your apprenticeship standard
- You will be expected to produce college work on time and to a high standard
Where you'll work
ALL SAINTS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DARLINGTON ROAD
SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 2RD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP AUCKLAND 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 in the workplace
- Monthly on-site tutor visits and time allocated every week to course work
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
- Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
T&G Automotive Ltd. is dedicated to offering our customers high-quality, durable products along with quick and reliable service. Our production facility in Shildon, County Durham, manufactures over 200,000 air tanks each year for all vehicle applications.
We are a major supply source to some of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers around the world. Providing a first-class service and maintaining customer relationships.
After this apprenticeship
- Employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009756.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 11:59pm)