Print & Fulfilment Administration Apprentice
WEATHERBYS LTD
Northants (NN8 4BX)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 June 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the department, including print estimating and coordination, order fulfilment, customer service and general administration.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 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
As you grow into the role, you'll develop the know-how to create print estimates, manage order workflows, undertake order process and carry out fulfilment and assist with administrative tasks, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how a modern print and fulfilment operation runs. Whilst supporting daily production activities, you will gain an industry-recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship.
Print Production Support
- Assist with estimating, planning, scheduling, and tracking print production jobs
- Prepare job tickets and ensure all production specifications are clear
- Communicate with the production team to monitor job progress
- Support quality control processes to ensure outputs meet customer requirements
- Liaise with designers and clients on artwork queries where required
Fulfilment & Logistics
- Undertake picking, packing, and dispatch of customer orders
- Ensure all items are correctly packed, labelled, and shipped on time
- Assist with stock control, inventory checks, and replenishment
- Work with courier systems and documentation for shipments
- Monitor order status and resolve any fulfilment issues
- Follow all health & safety procedures at all times
Administration
- Maintain accurate records of orders, production schedules, and deliveries
- Update internal systems with relevant job information
- Handle internal and external communications (email, phone)
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as required
Where you'll work
Sanders Road
Wellingborough
Northants
NN8 4BX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING 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
You will receive a Level 3 Business Administration qualification (equivalent to A level).
Training will be on-site at Weatherbys Ltd Head office, Wellingborough.
Learning will be a blended mix of both online and workshops. Time off will be given for learning throughout the week; training is on-the-job training. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship through a structured training plan.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Reliable & punctual
- Willingness to Learn
Other requirements
- Office-Based
- Working in the print room and fulfilment room
- Standing and lifting required
About this employer
Weatherbys is a family-run business with over 250 years at the heart of the racing industry. We're proud of our heritage, but what excites us just as much is the future — and the fresh talent that helps us shape it.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A permanent full-time position as a Print & Fulfilment Administrator will be offered.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039498.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm)