Apprenticeship Opportunity with Sealey- Tool University

JACK SEALEY LIMITED

Bury St Edmunds (IP32 7AR)

Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Tool University Programme- ‘learn on the job’ in a company that encourages career progression. Individuals will experience all departments of one of the world’s best tool & machinery organisations, whilst also completing a Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Competitive Salary

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday- office hours. Shifts will vary but will always be between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 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 18-month programme allows individuals to ‘learn on the job’ with a company that recognises commitment, hard work, and encourages career progression. Individuals will work within all departments of one of the world’s best tool and machinery organisations, learning all aspects of our business, whilst also completing a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Whether designing products, creating marketing campaigns, shipping goods around the world, driving sales campaigns, or analysing numbers in accounts, there is great scope for opportunities and personal development.

The programme offers students a comprehensive insight into each department, how they interlink across the business, whilst gaining a clear understanding of the roles which currently exist within our teams.

Where you'll work

Sealey Service Centre
Kempson Way
Suffolk Business Park
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 7AR

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Keen to learn

About this employer

Founded in 1978, we are one of the world's largest suppliers of tools and workshop equipment. Based in Bury St Edmunds.

https://careers.sealey.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits our Apprentice will receive:

  • Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
  • 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
  • Free on-site parking

After this apprenticeship

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

There is great scope for opportunities and personal development. Following completion of the scheme, we work with the individual to find a role within the business that was of interest to them.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JACK SEALEY LIMITED

Izzy Sealey

i.sealey@sealey.co.uk

01284757595

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045351.

Apply now

Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:59pm)