Business Admin Apprentice

J B ENGINEERING (HATTON) LTD

DERBY (DE65 5DS)

Closes on Monday 15 June 2026

Posted on 8 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an individual to contribute to the efficient running of J B Engineering (Hatton) Ltd with their main roles including general administration, supplier invoicing, and data management.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Flexible hours up to 30 hours per week.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 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

Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing supplier invoices onto company software using company procedures
  • Managing the reception area
  • Managing yearly updates for suppliers
  • Managing office stationery
  • Reconciling petty cash
  • Supporting the managing director with administration tasks
  • Communicating effectively with all departments
  • Working effectively with other members of the team
  • Checking work completed

Where you'll work

SCROPTON ROAD
HATTON
DERBY
DE65 5DS

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Independent
  • Professional phone manner
  • Understand confidentiality

Other requirements

Mainly in an office environment but it is an engineering company so the applicant may need to go down to the workshop at times, which is a working environment with machinery and noise. A full induction would be given to the successful applicant.  

About this employer

J B Engineering (Hatton) Ltd is a small to medium-sized engineering business based in Hatton, Derbyshire. We operate two workshops. The first includes a reception area and offices, alongside our laser department, which comprises a CAD office, a laser cutting machine and a press brake, as well as on-site metal stock. The second workshop is dedicated to larger fabrication work and includes several welding bays and an overhead crane. We produce bespoke and repeat metalwork, offering profiling, welding, fabrication, forming, repairs and site maintenance.

http://www.jbeng-hatton.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into other roles such as:

  • Office manager
  • Accounts
  • HR  

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Niall Nanson

niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk

01332 387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030046.

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Closes on Monday 15 June 2026