Business Admin Apprentice

VAN LEEUWEN LTD

Middlesbrough (TS6 6JA)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 April 2026

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Summary

As an Administrator, you will act as a key point of contact across departments, ensuring accurate documentation, clear communication, and efficient coordination. You’ll work closely with operational teams to support production schedules, maintain records, and assist with general office administration.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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£18,000 - £19,000 per annum depending on age and experience.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 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

  • Managing and updating internal systems, records, and documentation
  • Supporting production and operations teams with administrative tasks
  • Handling correspondence, emails, and phone calls
  • Preparing reports, data entry, and filing
  • Assisting with scheduling, order processing, and general office coordination

Where you'll work

Brunel Road
Middlesbrough
TS6 6JA

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

  • This is a fully work-based programme. You will get allocated time to complete your apprenticeship work and also receive regular meetings with your training provider
  • You will be studying the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard

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
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Van Leeuwen is a globally operating trading company and specialist in steel pipes and pipe and tube applications. The family-owned company was founded in 1924 by Pieter van Leeuwen as a one-man company in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. Since then, we have evolved into a company that goes far beyond this. Celebrating 100 years as a specialised business partner, we live up to our promise of delivering “more than tubes”.

https://www.vanleeuwen.co.uk/en-gb/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role is a great opportunity to gain insight into a variety of departments and functions within the business. There is potential for progression for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship, ideally into an area that aligns with your strengths or interests. Van Leeuwen offers genuine long-term career opportunities.

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 VAC2000024296.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11:59pm)