Administrative Assistant Apprentice

FUNBIKES LTD

Old Dalby (LE14 3NJ)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking to introduce an Apprentice Administrator to provide general administrative support across the business. The role will support the management team with day-to-day admin, paperwork, data updates, HR admin, finance admin, supplier follow-ups, KPI tracking, and project support.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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After successful completion of probation period, employee will join our KPI Bonus scheme, providing the candidate hits all KPI’s they will receive up to £200 each month.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. Some Saturdays on a rota basis, mostly during peak (Christmas).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 10 August 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

This role would suit someone organised, reliable, accurate, and willing to learn. The apprentice will gain experience across different areas of business administration while helping to keep routine tasks up to date and ensuring information is recorded, filed, and communicated correctly.

The role will involve working closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager, supporting both regular daily tasks and wider business projects. The apprentice will be expected to follow processes carefully, handle information confidentially, and ask for guidance where needed.

Support with general day-to-day administration across the business.

  •  Print, organise, and distribute daily paperwork.
  • Count, check, and record cash where required.
  • Support with invoice checking and flag any issues or queries.
  • Collate payroll information ready for review.
  • Assist with HR administration, including filing, holiday admin, and preparing employee paperwork.
  • Create and maintain staff packs, onboarding packs, interview packs, and other business documents.
  • Keep records, trackers, and files organised and up to date.
  • Update AI tools, systems, and data records with accurate information.
  • Support with KPI tracking and help prepare basic reports or updates.
  • Contact suppliers for updates, information, and basic follow-ups.
  • Support with purchasing administration where required.
  • Help maintain project trackers and support ongoing business projects.
  • Chase agreed actions and follow-ups with internal teams or suppliers.
  • Assist with preparing documents, notes, and information for meetings.
  • Support the General Manager and People and Process Manager with recurring admin tasks.
  • Help document and update internal processes.
  • Escalate issues, missing information, or concerns to management.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling HR, payroll, cash, invoice, or business information.
  • Follow company procedures and complete tasks accurately and within agreed timescales.

Where you'll work

Unit 5 F
Old Dalby Trading Estate
Old Dalby
LE14 3NJ

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH 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

  • Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15 months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment.
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment).
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required).
  • On-the-job training.
  • Off-the-job training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

4 GCSE's including Maths and 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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

Passion or interest in outdoor leisure such as camping or dirt biking is not a necessity but is always welcomed.

Also due to our location, public transport is unreliable.

About this employer

We are a growing group of exciting outdoor leisure e-commerce brands, including:
- FunBikes – The UK’s market leader in quad bikes, dirt bikes, and electric scooters
- Dualways – Leading distributors of off-road & road legal vehicles to trade
- Bell Tent Boutique – Specialists in luxury camping and outdoor adventure

Company benefits

On-Site Parking – Free, convenient parking at our Melton Mowbray HQ. 

Supportive Team Culture:

Friendly, collaborative work environment.

Exciting Brands:

Work with trusted names in the outdoor leisure industry.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent Administrative Assistant role. With further experience, the apprentice could develop into a wider operations or business support role, assisting with HR admin, finance admin, purchasing, supplier communication, KPI tracking, and project support.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

01509515461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038089.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)