Business Administration Apprentice
CB SOLUTIONS U.K. LTD
LISSETT (YO25 8PT)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 April 2026
Contents
Summary
We are recruiting a Business Administration Apprentice to join CB Solutions. This front‑of‑house role provides hands‑on experience in a professional office environment, supporting reception and administration duties while working across multiple departments with full training and support provided.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Working pattern: Monday to Friday. Times to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 June 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
- General administration duties and office support
- Front‑of‑house and receptionist duties
- Answering phones and managing the switchboard
- Logging and managing enquiries using the CRM system
- Supporting the estimating team
- Stationery ordering and uniform stock control
- Managing company first aid supplies
- General office duties as required
Where you'll work
HALIFAX APPROACH
EASTFIELD PARK
NEW CUT
LISSETT
YO25 8PT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
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
All training will be work‑based and delivered in the workplace.
More training information
- Off‑the‑job training completed during working hours through structured tasks and guided learning
- Regular reviews and support from a dedicated training assessor
- Ongoing mentoring and on‑the‑job training from the employer
- No college attendance required
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
- Professional Telephone Manner
- Ability to work independently
Other requirements
- This is a front‑of‑house role requiring professionalism and confidence
- The candidate must be able to commute daily to the workplace location
- The role is based in a professional office environment
About this employer
About CB Solutions U.K. Ltd…
CB Solutions U.K. Ltd is a dynamic commercial manufacturer based in Lissett, East Yorkshire, specialising in fenestration solutions for the Construction and Modular Building industries across the UK.
Our extensive product range includes:
External and internal UPVC windows
UPVC doors and screens
UPVC holiday home windows and doors
Aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, and bi-fold doors
Aluminium fire-rated windows
Composite doors
Timber fire doorsets
High-performance 30- and 60-minute fire doors
Glazed hardwood screens
Hotel and student accommodation pod doors
CB Solutions is proud to supply products for a wide range of prestigious projects throughout the UK. Our systems are trusted in schools, hospitals, prisons, bespoke commercial offices, and hospitality buildings — reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability in every project we undertake.
https://cbsol.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- On‑site parking
- Company pension scheme
- Welfare facilities including pool table and dart board
- Workwear and PPE provided
After this apprenticeship
There may be opportunities to progress into a permanent administrative role, with potential development into senior administration or department‑specific roles within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
myapprenticeship@scarboroughtec.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027108.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)