Administration Apprenticeship

WERIT UK LTD

MANCHESTER (M44 5BP)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an organised, proactive individual to manage day-to-day admin duties such as filing, answering telephone calls, invoicing customers, creating delivery notes, assisting with credit control and supporting our general office and sales team. Good IT skills and time management are required. Full-time, learn on the job and advance your career.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 30 minutes for lunch.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

  • Answering the telephone/Diverting Calls
  • Inputting purchase invoices
  • Booking in of incoming stock deliveries/delivery notes
  • Scanning and filing documents
  • Credit Control
  • Sales order processing, confirming orders with customers and creating Sales Invoices
  • Arranging Transport of outgoing finished goods
  • Maintaining Spreadsheets
  • Meeting and greeting visitors and setting up meeting rooms
  • General Administration Duties 

Where you'll work

DARBY ROAD
IRLAM
MANCHESTER
M44 5BP

Training

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

Training provider

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL 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

This is an 18 Month Apprenticeship.

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Open to learning

About this employer

WERIT Kunststoffwerke with its headquarters in Germany stands for over 65 years of know-how in the area of innovative, durable, and recyclable plastic products. The company employs over 600 employees at 9 locations across Europe. At WERIT UK’s production site in Manchester we produce, assemble and sell WERIT’s range of IBCs, canisters, plastic pallets and industrial tanks.  Werit is committed to develop its employees to maximise their potential.

 

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After this apprenticeship

You will be a valued member of our team and further training in other areas of the business may be provided after completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WERIT UK LTD

Caroline Bailey

CAROLINE.BAILEY@WERIT.EU

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027754.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026