Business Admin Apprentice
UKFP COPACK LIMITED
SEAHAM (SR7 7PP)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 March 2026
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Summary
The Apprentice will work closely with the Management team and within the Office ensuring that all training is undertaken and, once qualified, is competent to perform the role with the minimum of supervision.
- Wage
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£15,808 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday between 8am - 4pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 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
- Creation of labels using the information supplied by customers.
- To print labels ensuring that all information is accurate.
- To perform such tasks as the Management team may require.
- To undertake the above duties whilst adhering to Health & safety, Food Safety and production standards.
- Answering the phone, taking messages and passing information /messages to the appropriate department.
- General admin duties to support the Office/Technical& Warehouse team.
- Filing and archiving documents.
- Stock control of labels and consumables.
- Glass and plastic audit and calibration of some equipment.
- Preparation and despatching product samples for customers and for testing.
Where you'll work
UNIT 3A-3B
BLAIR WAY
DAWDON
SEAHAM
SR7 7PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ZENITH TRAINING 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
- Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 18-months.
- Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
UK Food Packers specialises in contract packing and blending of ambient liquid sauces and marinades along with a variety of packing options for dry powders and crumbs. Recently relocated into a brand new purpose-built food-grade facility with associated warehousing, we work to ensure all policies and procedures are in line with BRCGS V9 so you can be confident that your products are handled and packed in a food-safe environment. We are also RSPO Approved.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression into a full-time role after the apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED
Ian Wilkinson
Ianwilkinson@zenithtraining.org.uk
01919171097
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024010.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)