Business Administration Apprentice
IBARA SERVICES LIMITED
Brickhill Drive (MK41 7PH)
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 28 June 2026)
Posted on 11 June 2026
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Summary
Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon, are seeking a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to build a strong foundation for a career in business administration.
- 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 to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm / 8:00 to 4:00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 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
Driver Hire is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists in the transport and logistics sector. With over 40 years of experience, Driver Hire supports thousands of businesses nationwide by supplying both temporary and permanent staff across a wide range of driving and logistics roles. The Bedford & Huntingdon branch prides itself on delivering a genuine 24/7 service, providing clients and candidates with expert support whenever it is needed.
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy recruitment office. You will gain valuable experience in administration, customer service, recruitment, and compliance while working closely with both candidates and clients.
Applicants should consider whether they are comfortable with early morning starts and working in a fast-paced environment. The position is heavily phone based, requiring confidence in communicating professionally and building positive relationships over the telephone. The role may also involve driving in and around the Bedford and Huntingdon area, so candidates should be comfortable travelling locally as part of their duties.
Your responsibilities will include advertising vacancies and helping to source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and other recruitment channels. You will assist with candidate registrations, telephone screenings, right-to-work and compliance checks, and maintain accurate records on company systems.
The role will also involve matching drivers and logistics personnel to suitable assignments, coordinating daily bookings and shift allocations, and ensuring clients' staffing requirements are met efficiently. You will build and maintain positive relationships with candidates, local businesses, and existing clients while handling enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
In addition, you will support onboarding activities, compliance processes, and general office administration, helping to ensure all documentation and records remain accurate and up to date. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop strong organisational, communication, and problem solving skills while gaining hands on experience within a fast-paced and rewarding recruitment environment.
Where you'll work
Unit 415
Bedford Heights
Brickhill Drive
MK41 7PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD 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
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 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
- Customer care skills
- Use you own Initiative
Other requirements
The role involves early starts and driving in and around the Bedford and Huntingdon area, so candidates should be comfortable travelling locally as part of their duties.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Driver Hire is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialists in the transport and logistics sector. With over 40 years of experience, Driver Hire supports thousands of businesses nationwide by supplying both temporary and permanent staff across a wide range of driving and logistics roles. The Bedford & Huntingdon branch prides itself on delivering a genuine 24/7 service, providing clients and candidates with expert support whenever it is needed.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for a long term career progression with Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Ramona Stevens
jobenquiries@justapply.co.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036544.
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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 28 June 2026)
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