Parts Sales Advisor - Business Administration Apprenticeship
KONECRANES UK LIMITED
Coalfield Wy, (LE65 1NF)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
Posted on 8 July 2026
Contents
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive business as a Part Sales Advisor Apprentice . You will undertaking a Business Administration level 3 apprenticeship at the same time as building your knowledge, skills and behaviours with their busy Parts Sales Department.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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8:30-16:30 Monday to Friday
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
What You’ll Be Doing:
Assisting customers with their parts enquiries and orders
Learning how to identify and source parts accurately
Supporting the team with stock control and inventory systems
Helping to process sales, invoices, and deliveries
Developing your communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Learning how a successful Parts Sales Department operates day-to-day
Utilising your IT skills to update interval systems
Where you'll work
Ashby Business Park,
Unit 1 Charterpoint Wy,
Coalfield Wy,
LE65 1NF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Have you considered the suitability of the location, hours and pay prior to applying for this apprenticeship?
About this employer
Konecranes UK is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes consistently sets the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because they know they can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable approach. There are 3 main parts to the business, Service, Industrial Equipment and Port Solutions.
https://www.konecranes.com/en-gb/about-konecranes (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Employee shares save scheme
- Retail, leisure and travel discounts
- Free onsite parking
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The company will offer long term career progression opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
Rachel Hood
rachel@apprenticeship-centre.co.uk
0845-223 5020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041358.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
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