Business Administration Apprenticeship
SIGNAGE & DISPLAY CO LIMITED
HINCKLEY (LE10 3BT)
Closes in 4 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 July 2026
Contents
Summary
- We are a growing signage and display manufacturer.
- Exiting opportunity for an enthusiastic Business Admin Apprentice.
- You will join the Purchasing Team and gain experience in a variety of administrative roles.
- You will also undertake more practical role ref - the movement of stock data input controls.
- Wage
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£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- £8.00 per hour for first year of apprenticeship Age-related hourly minimum wage for second year of apprenticeship However, pay is regularly reviewed - performance based
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7.30am – 3.45pm Wednesday 7.30am – 4.00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 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
Main Duties to include , but not limited to:
- Control of goods in and out of store areas- recording the movement of goods.
- Perform stock takes.
- Inventory reconciliation using our in house system.
- Liaise with the purchasing manager, maintaining the correct stock levels through correct data inputting.
Where you'll work
UNITS 1-2
VENTURE COURT
DODWELLS ROAD
HINCKLEY
LE10 3BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE 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
- On-the-job training will be given at the employers workplace .
- Off-the-job training and mentoring at the employers workplace.
- Induction/ onboarding day at NWSLC.
- On line delivery via NWSLC , 4 hours every 5 weeks.
- Skills development site visits , every 6 weeks.
More training information
Manual handling training in-house
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Hard-working
- Reliable
- Confident
- Willingness to learn
- How will travel to the place of work / college
About this employer
- An exciting and growing business producing innovative and quality signage, graphic and display products.
- Working as part of our small Purchasing Department, the apprentice will control the movement of goods in and out of our store rooms, as well as completing regular stock takes.
- As part of this role, the apprentice will perform various administrative tasks, to include data entry and requesting stock orders, together with manual handling activities throughout the various manufacturing departments.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential to progress within the company, either in the Purchasing Department or Production Area of the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045725.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)