Business Administration Apprenticeship
MOTORSPORT DIRECT LTD
Darlington (DL1 1GL)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Motorsport Direct is a fast-growing online motorsport retailer supplying a wide range of performance parts and equipment. You, as the apprentice, will be within a supportive team helping with general admin duties, blended in with assisting in the warehouse. This is a great opportunity to gain skills and develop within the company.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday 8.00am- 4:30pm (times may vary)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- Picking and packing customer orders
- Dealing with customer queries and returns
- Processing stock deliveries and purchasing inventory
- Managing and updating product listings on the website
- Supporting admin tasks such as accounts, invoicing, importing, and pricing strategy
- Assisting with general business operations
Where you'll work
2 Union Square, Central Park
Darlington
DL1 1GL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
OPTIMUM SKILLS 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 attend Optimum Skills Newton Aycliffe office (DL5 6ZE) one day every 4 weeks to complete your hub training day
- You will be taught by an in-house Optimum Skills tutor to guide you through your Level 3 Busniess Admin Qualification
- You will have monthly assignments, which will go towards your end-point assessment
- The apprenticeship will last roughly 16 months
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Motorsport Direct is a fast-growing online motorsport retailer supplying a wide range of performance parts and equipment. We cater for everyone; from individuals building/repairing their own vehicles to professionals, looking after vehicles in high-level racing series.
We operate primarily online, through our website as well as platforms such as eBay and Amazon, with a strong focus on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
https://msport-direct.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
•Review after 3 months based upon performance
•Company laptop
•Staff discounts
•A clear opportunity to progress
•Long-term career progression, with the potential to take on responsibility
After this apprenticeship
- Long-term career progression, with the potential to take on responsibility and grow into a key role within the business with appropriate benefits based on company results
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITED
Bethany Carter
beth.carter@optimumskills.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029582.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)