Business Administrator Apprentice
SINGLE PLY SERVICES LTD
BRISTOL (BS49 4RF)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 June 2026
Contents
Summary
In this role as a Business Administrator Apprentice you will support contracts, procurement and administration by managing documentation, coordinating materials and deliveries, maintaining records, liaising with suppliers, monitoring budgets and assisting with finance and health & safety.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
30-minute lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 July 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
- Work with the contracts team in setting up new contracts, processing documentation for new contracts on Works Matic and the SPS 365 server
- Completion of supplier project detail forms
- Compiling of method statements/risk assessments and ensuring that they are entered and that Works Matic and operatives are aware of them
- Completion submission of final manufacturer’s warranty inspection
- Processing and submitting O&M information on completed projects
Logistics & Procurement
- Planning and putting plants and materials together for contracts.
- Logistics-Vehicles, plant, recording, maintenance and site allocation
- General data entry, record keeping and processing of material orders and stock
- Ordering of materials as per recs, following order through to point of delivery and sign off and ensuring budgets are not exceeded and wherever possible improved upon
- Coordination and placing of material orders and deliveries onto Works Matic, following up with supervisors and processing acknowledgements, together with entering and maintaining supplier prices into the cost tracker app
- Reporting any forecasted budget overspends to contracts/ accounts in order for the required budget overspend request form when required
- Issuing notices to suppliers for delays in deliveries and recording and passing information to accounts
- Raising with contracts/ accounts costs from suppliers for abortive/ delayed deliveries and raising the required budget overspend
- Checking and booking out procedure with regard to tools & PPE and ordering supplies as required and within budget allowances
- Seeking prices from suppliers for inclusion into revised budgets & awarded contracts, targeting better than the budgets set
Where you'll work
UNIT 7
MARKET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
YATTON
BRISTOL
BS49 4RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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
- Full support towards a recognised Business Administration qualification
- On-the-job training and mentoring
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Punctual
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
About this employer
We are a family owned business with over 30 years of experience within the flat roofing industry. The company was founded in 2003 by Tony Burgoyne. The professionalism and attention to detail Tony demonstrated throughout his long career continues to inspire us today. Every customer is important to us and each project receives the full attention and expertise of a dedicated project manager and on-site supervisor. Our personalised customer care, collaborative approach to contracting and exemplary health and safety record helps us stand out from our competitors.
After this apprenticeship
Potential to progress within the business and into design, procurement or project management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036658.
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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)