Business Administration Apprentice

GM CNC LIMITED

OLDHAM (OL1 3NE)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 April 2026

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Summary

We currently have a vacancy for a Business Administration Apprentice who will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of our very busy administration offices.

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 25 April 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

• Management and distribution of incoming and outgoing post
• Greeting and signing in all external visitors
• Answering inbound telephone calls and directing calls to the relevant person
• Greeting visitors in a professional manner and providing refreshments when appropriate
• Assist with marketing to include events, campaigns, website and social media
• Assist with some data entry for the account’s payable invoices
• Assist with the distribution of letters to external customers
• Proactively assist in the smooth running of the office
• General filing and shredding of documents
• Ordering stock for office and warehouse refreshments
• Ordering and monitoring stock levels of office supplies

Where you'll work

BARRY STREET WORKS
BARRY STREET
OLDHAM
OL1 3NE

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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 at work.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

About this employer

GM CNC Ltd are the UK agent for Victor Taichung Machine Tools. Alongside selling Victor machines GM CNC Ltd also offer spare parts for Victor machines and service and repair work for all brands of machine tools.

After this apprenticeship

Full time permanent role – administration or marketing role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706631417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022243.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11:59pm)