Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship

FLANN MICROWAVE LTD

CORNWALL (PL31 2QL)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

Flann Microwave Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Admin apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry. 

• Wage:

  £18,772 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Salary increase to Real Living Wage from Year 2

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 38 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday (08.00-17:30), with two 15-minute breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon and a 30-minute lunch break.

  38 hours a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 1 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

Assist the Purchasing Manager in managing the procurement of goods and services to efficiently and cost-effectively support Company operations.

Main duties:

• Proactively manage and coordinate designated procurement responsibilities
• Assist in the implementation of the Purchasing strategy
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best deal is secured for goods and services in terms of specification, quality, price and delivery
• Raise purchase orders in a timely manner in line with organisational requirements for materials, components, sub-assemblies and/or services by interrogating the Company’s MRP system
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with critical and key suppliers
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure timely and accurate specification of procurement requirements
• Help review current working practices to ensure effective and efficient
• Assist in reporting and reviewing supplier cost performance
• Work with others to implement the Company’s policies and business objectives
• Processing of works orders & purchase orders, including drawing release to production & subcontractors 

Where you'll work

DUNMERE RD
BODMIN
CORNWALL
PL31 2QL

Training

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

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

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

You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week.

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
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About this employer

For almost 70 years Flann Microwave Ltd has been the market-leading designer and manufacturer of precision passive RF, Microwave and millimetric products, solutions and service. We produce critical components and sub-systems required to deliver, test, measure and calibrate systems operating from 300MHz to 1.1THz, supplying to several industry sectors:

• SATCOM & Spaceflight
• Metrology, Test & Measurement
• R&D & Academia
• Telecommunications 5G & 6G
• Aerospace & Defence
• Security From the company’s inception in 1956

 Flann has and continues to be a family run business. We employ around 50 highly skilled engineers and professionals who have supported us as the company’s global reputation for quality, reliability and performance has grown. Located in Bodmin, Cornwall, our purpose-built factory and business premises occupy an area of 1800m2 situated in attractive grounds with views over the rolling Cornish countryside. Since 1993 Flann has held a quality system status with the accreditation ISO9001:2015 which we continue to comply with Flann’s on-going policy of maintaining the highest standards ensures that the Company’s global reputation for quality, reliability and performance will continue in the future.

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential offer of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042966.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)