Production Administrator Apprentice

LANGSTONE ENGINEERING LTD

Portsmouth (PO3 5FN)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 14 May 2026

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Summary

As a Production Administrator Apprentice, you will help ensure production processes run smoothly, agreed procedures are followed, and all tasks are completed to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service and teamwork across the business.

• Wage:

  £17,576 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Mon - Fri 08.30 - 17.00.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 6 July 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

The Production Administrator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Supporting the processing of sales orders, production works orders & purchase orders through our ERP system
• Placing purchase orders
• General administration duties to support production
• Learning processes
• Emailing/filing/organising
• Answering calls and recording information for the team
• Maintain a thorough, structured approach to duties required with a keen eye for detail
• Running reports from the system to enable the business to work proactively
• Other duties as may be required by the MRP Manager

Where you'll work

Unit D3 Voyager Park
Portfield Road
Portsmouth
PO3 5FN

Training

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

Training provider

PETA 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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship, which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/4)

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised

About this employer

Acquired in 2021 by the Precision Engineering Solutions Group, we are on a journey. Investment is being made on our site to support business growth, and this role is just one of the positive changes! This is a new role and will allow the successful candidate to develop and grow with a progressive business.

https://langstone-engineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Healthcare cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• DC Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities

After this apprenticeship

A full-time position may be offered to the successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PETA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031667.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

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