Apprentice Business Administrator
The Preparation Group
LINCOLN (LN2 4JB)
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 May 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be part of a busy team supporting the administration of a floor preparation company based in Lincoln. The role includes general admin tasks, customer service, and training course support, helping the business run efficiently while delivering a high standard of service and support to customers and colleagues.
- Wage
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£15,600 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, 08:00 - 16:00 or 08:30 - 16:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- To answer all incoming calls in a professional, polite manner
- To assist all departments in the day-to-day running of the business
- To be able to produce quotations for the Contracting Department, filing and printing
- To be able to produce quotations and invoices for Sales
- To help with the organisation and setting up of training events in our Training School
- Filing to be carried out for the Sales Manager
- Answering and producing emails when required
- Working with the Training co-ordinator to ensure smooth running of Training events
- Maintain a clean, safe working area
- All other duties as required in respect of the needs of the business
Where you'll work
PREPARATION HOUSE
DEACON ROAD
LINCOLN
LN2 4JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
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
- The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3 Standard
- A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course
- This is a work-based programme with college attendance required once a month
- All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours
More training information
Course outline:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
Requirements
Essential 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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
We are the one-stop shop for floor preparation equipment and services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers. From surface preparation and removal to profiling substrates and concrete polishing, we provide high-quality machines for sale and hire, as well as essential consumables and spare parts for both our own equipment and other leading brands. Additionally, our expert support, technical advice, training, and fleet management services ensure that our customers receive everything they need to complete their projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression for the right candidate onto Junior Sales position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032589.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)