Business Administrator Apprentice
CALON ASSOCIATES LTD
CHESHIRE (WA7 1WA)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 June 2026
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Summary
An exciting position has arisen as part of Calon Associates continued growth. We are looking for a motivated and detail orientated person to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company, while contibuting to the ongoing success of sales and operations.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Following completion of the 1st year salary will increase.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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 is a broad role within a dynamic technology business, and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to explore more specific sales, administration or technical roles within the company.
Working within a dynamic, friendly and supportive team environment you will complete duties such as;
- Customer Enquiries: Take ownership of incoming customer inquiries, directing them to the appropriate departments or responding directly to customers to meet their needs.
- Sales Quotations: Prepare accurate sales quotations for customers, following established guidelines and ensuring follow-up to close orders.
- Sales Order Administration: Input customer sales orders, allocate stock, and liaise with Operations Management and suppliers to ensure timely product availability.
- Order Fulfilment: Assemble, pack, and ship customer orders efficiently, ensuring
orders are processed accurately. This may involve some technical configuration of equipment before dispatch. - Procurement: Ensure products are sourced and ordered efficiently in-line with project deadlines. Help to maintain good and professional relations with key suppliers.
- Customer Communications: Maintain regular communication with key customers to keep them informed of relevant products and services, as well as gather valuable insights into their needs.
- Accounts Administration: Daily management of receivables and payables ledgers and bank reconciliations on our accounting software.
- General Business Administration: Assist with all aspects of business admin including insurances, fleet management and management of shipping contractors.
Where you'll work
UNIT 2
WHITWORTH COURT
RUNCORN
CHESHIRE
WA7 1WA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.
More training information
Full training and support with opportunities for professional development.
Genuine opportunity to develop and progress within an established and growing company.
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Strong ambition
- Desire to grow within the role
- Able to work to deadlines
- Professional and clear
- Good telephone manner
- Self-motivated
- Proactive approach to tasks
- Literacy skills
- Persistent and polite
- Able to work independently
Other requirements
Study of relevant A Level or BTech in a relative field would be an advantage.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned.
If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.
About this employer
Calon Associates Limited is a forward-thinking technology company based in Manor Park, Runcorn. Specialising in the development and distribution of advanced control solutions for lighting and retail applications, we offer cutting-edge products under our own brand as well as distribute and support the innovative building control solutions from Loytec electronics GmbH (Austria).
Company benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday per year
- Contributory pension scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is a broad role within a dynamic technology business, and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to explore more specific sales, administration or technical roles within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Joanna Smith
joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk
01512572800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039488.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)