Office Administration Apprentice (Sashless Window Co Ltd)
SASHLESS WINDOW CO LTD
NORTHALLERTON (DL6 2XA)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
Sashless Windows is recruiting an Office Administration Apprentice. You’ll support daily office tasks, coordinate activities, and work with key teams while developing strong organisational and communication skills. Gain hands‑on experience in a friendly, supportive workplace.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 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 - Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 7 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
Your apprenticeship will take place in our office, where you’ll learn on the job and gain real hands‑on experience. You’ll be supported by knowledgeable colleagues who will help you develop the skills needed for a confident, professional career.
As an Office Administration Apprentice at Sashless Windows, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll develop strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills while contributing to daily office operations.
Key Tasks and Duties:
- Provide administrative support across the business
- Manage emails, enquiries, and internal communications
- Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation
- Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and workflow
- Use business software to input, update, and manage data
- Assist in the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence
- Support customer service activities, including assisting with enquiries
- Help coordinate internal processes between departments
- Monitor and order office supplies when required
- Follow company procedures, policies, and compliance standards
- Support HR, finance, or operations tasks as needed
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives
- Maintain a well-organised, professional office environment
This apprenticeship is designed to build your administrative skills, confidence, and understanding of how a modern business operates to set you up for a successful career in business administration.
Where you'll work
32 STANDARD WAY
STANDARD WAY BUSINESS PARK
NORTHALLERTON
DL6 2XA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
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
You will be completing the Level 3 Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington.
The Business Administration Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any business environment. The programme can be delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics.
Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in a business environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of administrative roles.
More training information
Training will be provided to achieve the following qualification:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place weekly, on a day release basis, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ) or remotely. During the course you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standards.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4+/ C+)
- maths (grade 4+/ C+)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You may be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 5AJ) and you will need to make your own way there for training. Travel to and from the employer, based at Standard Way, Northallerton DL6 2XA. Please note this apprenticeship could also be delivered remotely.
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About this employer
Sashless Windows is a British manufacturing company producing high quality, factory finished, timber window and door sets offering unrivalled value for money in our market sector.
Established in 1965, the company introduced a unique and innovative window design into the UK from the cold climes of Canada.
Over the years Sashless has developed a comprehensive range of products including the Richmond Vertical Sliding (Box Sash) window range, statement piece front doors, external front and rear door sets, bi-folding doors, double rebated French doors, lift and slide Patio doors, curtain walling and feature glazed screens.
Today, Sashless are still the same family owned, and family run business that we were back in 1965, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly working environment, with a solid team ethos and this is reflected in the consistency of our workforce over the years. We have evolved and grown to become a volume manufacturer of bespoke window and door systems manufacturing all our products at our Northallerton factory, delivering nationally across Britain to our diverse range of customers.
Primarily a Business-to-Business operation, Sashless supply windows and doors to High End luxury housebuilders and developers, to Public Sector refurbishment schemes, to the Education & Health Care Sector and to clients who demand the best.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to offer of full-time employment and opportunities to take up further training if desired.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Graham Curry
L&S@Darlington.gov.uk
01325 405601
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020123.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)