Apprentice Business Administrator

PERMAROCK PRODUCTS LTD.

LEICS (LE11 5TW)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Business Administrator to join our team in Loughborough. The successful candidate will support with the business administration throughout the company where needed to ensure the smooth running of the business. 

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5pm, Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 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

  • To respond to specific instructions / projects as given by the HR Business Partner
  • Sales Administration tasks required by the Sales Director / Sales Team
  • Administration tasks required by the Technical Services Team
  • Processing Installer Applications
  • Dealing with Customer enquiries
  • Issuing company guarantees
  • Sending out of Product Samples
  • Maintaining the office filing system
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Process Sales & Purchase invoices
  • Working on SAGE 200
  • To have good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Respect confidentiality at all times

Where you'll work

JUBILEE DRIVE
BELTON ROAD TRADING EST
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICS
LE11 5TW

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH 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

  • Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15 months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)
  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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

PermaRock Products Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of external wall insulation and exterior render systems.

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

Company benefits

  • 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Enrolment into company healthcare scheme (Medicash) after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress within the Business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011508.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:59pm)