Business Admin Apprentice
MURRAY PLATE GROUP LIMITED
Middlesbrough (TS2 1HG)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 March 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to build your career within a successful, growing business? We are seeking a Business Administration Apprentice, Level 3 - Operations Administrator to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is reliable, motivated, and eager to develop new skills in a fast paced operational environment.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 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
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting day to day operations, ensuring data accuracy, efficient document production, and smooth workflow across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Stock & Inventory Administration
- Record all incoming plate materials accurately within the stock inventory system.
- Allocate and process finished work within the ERP system, ensuring accurate document output.
- Return offcut plate to stock following standard procedures to maintain real time, reliable data.
Document Production & Quality Assurance
- Produce accurate despatch paperwork and certification packs to required standards.
- Maintain accuracy and professionalism by following organisational processes.
- Complete administrative tasks within required timeframes (e.g., within 12 hours of production).
Archiving & Information Management
- Archive and manage GRNs, test certificates, and production paperwork.
- Provide flexible support by completing additional record keeping tasks as needed.
Cross-Department Communication
- Liaise with Accounts to support invoicing processes.
- Communicate stock updates, production progress, and documentation status to internal teams.
ERP System & Operational Support
- Maintain accurate ERP system records to support operational efficiency.
- Monitor and control onsite stock levels, applying problem solving and decision making skills.
Where you'll work
Forty Foot Road
Middlesbrough
TS2 1HG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
You will attend a day release once a week at Middlesbroough College for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.
About this employer
Murray Steel Products are specialist suppliers of steel plate and profile, and structural steel with a history that dates back over 70 years.
After this apprenticeship
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Thomas Peacock
thomaspeacock160302@outlook.com
01642333801
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022869.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)