Business Administrator Apprentice

LYNTON REFRIGERATION LTD

CHADDERTON (OL9 9XA)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 February 2026


Summary

You will learn how to ensure the smooth operation of the business. You will gain practical experience while pursuing a qualification in business administration, working under the supervision of experienced staff, contributing to various administrative tasks across different sectors of the business.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Flexible start: 8.30am - 5.00pm or 9.00am - 5.30pm

40 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing supplier invoices and customer invoices, managing daily financial transactions
  • Data Entry & Record Keeping: Accurately inputting financial data, maintaining databases
  • Reporting: Preparing statements
  • Administrative Support: Handling general office tasks, answering finance-related queries, & supporting other departments
  • Customer Interaction: Engage with internal and external customers, responding to inquiries & providing information as needed
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with different departments to support various business functions & projects
  • Problem Solving: Identify issues & propose solutions to improve administrative processes & efficiency
  • Skill Development: Participate in training sessions & workshops to enhance skills in areas such as communication, IT & project management

Where you'll work

UNIT C
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK
BROADGATE
CHADDERTON
OL9 9XA

Training

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

Training provider

HOPWOOD HALL 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

  • All training will take place in the workplace
  • You will be allocated a 'work-based tutor' from Hopwood Hall College who will carry out regular visits with you in the workplace and will support you through your apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4/C 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

The core of Lynton Refrigeration’s business is sales, service, parts & installation of transport refrigeration equipment

https://lyntonrefrigeration.co.uk/about/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have earned your Level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013898.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)