Business Administration Apprentice

SEACON (SG) LIMITED

Tilbury (RM18 7NL)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 June 2026

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Summary

You will learn how to support customer orders, logistics, stock management, import documentation and general office operations while working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical workplace skills, earn while you learn, and build a long-term career with a growing company.

Wage

£22,655 a year

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Annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

  • Processing paperwork and updating internal systems
  • Assisting with documentation
  • Supporting stock and inventory administration
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
  • Communicating with customers, and transport providers
  • Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and business documents
  • Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
  • Supporting the warehouse and logistics teams with administrative tasks
  • Assisting with delivery and despatch paperwork
  • General office administration duties

Where you'll work

Unit 1
Fort Road
Tilbury
RM18 7NL

Training

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

Training provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE 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

  • Training will primarily take place in the workplace, where the apprentice will gain practical experience across business administration, customer service, logistics and warehouse functions
  • The apprentice will also complete their Level 3 Business Administration qualification through a training provider, with training delivered through online learning, workshops and regular meetings with an assessor. Dedicated off-the-job training time will be provided in accordance with apprenticeship requirements, typically equivalent to one day per week
  • The apprentice will receive ongoing support and mentoring from experienced members of the team throughout the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Seacon (SG) is a UK port based terminal operator conveniently located within the Port of Tilbury and Garston Docks and offers cargo handling, storage and distribution services both to the logistics industry and directly to manufacturers. Seacon (SG) is one of the UK's largest independent supplier to the paper and pulp industry and handles a range of other commodities, project and general cargoes requiring the same high levels of care, reliability, quality and service.

https://seacongroup.co.uk/seacon-sg/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension (after qualificiation period)
  • Life cover (four times annual salary)
  • Cycle to work
  • Free parking

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be offered a permanent position within the business
  • Career progression opportunities could include roles such as Business Administrator, or Logistics Administrator
  • As experience develops, there may be opportunities to progress into supervisory or management roles within administration, logistics, warehousing or operations

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEACON (SG) LIMITED

Steven Bennett

sbennett@seacon.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034510.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)