Business Administration Apprenticeship

JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED

Warrington (WA5 3UY)

Closes on Monday 11 May 2026

Posted on 9 April 2026


Summary

At Jungheinrich, we pride ourselves on having a customer service team who put the customer at the heart of their operation within the material handling industry, so we are looking for high calibre trainees to join our Business Administration Apprenticeship Programme. The apprenticeship offers a two-year training programme. 

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Salary will increase yearly throughout your apprenticeship

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

As an apprentice you will: 

  • Work alongside experienced staff. 
  • Gain job-specific skills. 
  • Get time for study related to your role. 
  • Make the most of the many exciting opportunities at your fingertips. 

Where you'll work

Unit 4
Catalina Approach Omega South
Warrington
WA5 3UY

Training

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

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 1 other subject (grade 9 – 4 (A* - C))
  • English (grade 9 – 4 (A* - C))
  • Maths (grade 9 – 4 (A* - 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Full, Clean, UK Drivers Licence (Essential).

About this employer

We are a market leader for intralogistic solutions for small to large customers. Our UK Head Office is located in Milton Keynes. This lies at the hub of an additional six strategically sited Customer Service Centres in Scotland (Motherwell), the North West (Warrington) and the South West (Bristol) . Jungheinrich UK now offers the most comprehensive range of materials handling solutions and services available from a single source.

https://www.jungheinrich.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days holidays, plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Stakeholder Pension matching up to 10% contributions.
  • Private Medical Insurance - Free to all employees as a taxable benefit.
  • 6 x death in service.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you'll move into a role such as Stock Admin or Controller.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025477.

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Closes on Monday 11 May 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.