Business Administration Apprentice

PURE FILTERS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED

LANCASHIRE (OL12 0HQ)

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Pure Filters as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting dispatch, sales orders, finance and office operations while completing your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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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

Working within the office team, you will support a range of administrative and operational activities that are essential to the smooth running of the business.

This is a varied role offering exposure to dispatch, finance and customer service processes within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting dispatch operations and ensuring orders are processed correctly
  • Processing customer sales orders accurately and efficiently
  • Assisting with purchase ledger activities
  • Raising and managing invoices
  • Handling incoming phone calls and customer enquiries
  • Monitoring and updating tracked cases/orders
  • Supporting general administration tasks across the office
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
  • Using IT systems including Excel, Word and internal databases 

This role requires strong attention to detail, good memory and the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.

Where you'll work

1 ALMA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
REGENT STREET
ROCHDALE
LANCASHIRE
OL12 0HQ

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

You will complete the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training will include:

  • Structured off-the-job training with Rochdale Training
  • Administration and business processes
  • Finance basics including invoicing and purchase ledger
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • IT systems including Excel and data management
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End Point Assessment

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical

About this employer

Pure Filters Ltd is a well-established Rochdale-based manufacturer specialising in air filtration solutions, with over 25 years’ experience supplying a wide range of industries. The company produces thousands of product lines from its local production facility and is known for its strong focus on quality, technical expertise and customer service.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you will gain hands-on experience across administration, finance and operations. You will play a key role in supporting dispatch, sales processing and customer communication, developing valuable skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression into a permanent administration or operations role
  • Development into finance, dispatch or customer service roles
  • Opportunity to grow within a well-established manufacturing business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706631417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028244.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:59pm)