Sales Administrator Apprentice
EUROCRAFT TECHNOLOGIES LTD
WEST MIDLANDS (DY2 9AE)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 March 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to support the Sales and Procurement Team with day to day administrative duties as part of a friendly hard working team.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 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
This is a varied and interesting role with duties to include:
- Sales Order processing
- Purchase Order processing
- Maintaining customer order spreadsheets
- Buying of office stationary supplies and consumables
- Organising visitor lunches and outside catering
- Organising staff and product travel arrangements
- General administration and reception duties
- Supporting Sales and Procurement Team with day to day duties
- Adhoc - administrative duties for the Sales and Procurement Manager and Managing Executive
Where you'll work
CINDERBANK
NETHERTON
DUDLEY
WEST MIDLANDS
DY2 9AE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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
- There is no day release to college, all learning is completing within the workplace
- Upon successful completion of this programme you will receive a Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace to support you with your apprenticeship
More training information
On the job training within our Sales and Procurement Department
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
- Maths (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Motivated
- Friendly
- Able to work independently
- Experience of Microsoft Office
- Experience of Excel and Word
About this employer
Eurocraft Technologies Ltd, is a well established manufacturing business within the telecoms industry.
Here at Eurocraft, we pride ourselves as being one of the UK's largest manufacturers and suppliers of stainless steel outdoor street furniture. Eurocraft's long history sets it apart from other manufacturers, demonstrating that success and longevity can be measured by the quality of service and unwavering manufacturing processes.
Proudly supporting the local economy, offering jobs and security to 120+ people. With many staff having served for 20+ years, we have a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise and we are now currently looking to expand our team further through offering apprenticeships to those looking for a successful career.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time position within our Sales and Procurement team with further development opportunities available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chloe Powell
Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk
01384363158
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019198.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:59pm)