Business Administration Apprenticeship
WDS COMPONENTS LIMITED
Pudsey (LS28 6LE)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 May 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to join our administrative team, supporting its specialist insurance works division. This role is ideal for someone who is self-driven, communicates well and has a can-do attitude.
- Wage
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£15,392 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, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 19 May 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
- This role combines practical workplace experience with structured learning
- Working within an established Supply Chain team, you will undertake daily administrative tasks relating to purchasing and supply, production administration support, inventory management and warehouse tasks
- You will use the technology employed within this business environment including ERP, CRM and AI as well as the Microsoft Office Suite package
- You will gain knowledge of this critical function of the business and how it interacts with every other function
- You will be tasked with data processing, information gathering and product, supplier and customer research to support the wider team with Supply Chain projects, including cost control, negotiations and resourcing projects
Where you'll work
Grangefield Industrial Estate
Richardshaw Rd
Pudsey
LS28 6LE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COREED 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
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade (Grade 4/C))
- Maths (grade (Grade 4/C))
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
- Team working
- Positive Attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual
About this employer
WDS Components Ltd is multi-award-winning company and was established in 1952, WDS is now a leading European Manufacturer and Global Supplier of Mechanical Machine Components and part of Diploma PLC, a FTSE100 company. WDS is a customer focussed business with a mixture of youth and experience within the wider team including apprentices and team members with over 40 years’ service.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time post following completion of the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COREED LIMITED
Matthew Connell
matthew@coreed.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030566.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:59pm)