Apprentice Sales & Administrative Assistant

CT Skills

Innovation House, Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent (CT13 9FF)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 11 September 2026)

Posted on 13 August 2026

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Summary

Cahill Renewables are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Apprentice Sales & Administrative Assistant to join their growing team of 3. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to launch a career in sales and administration.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

  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

• Sales Enquiries: Assist with screening incoming sales inquiries via email, phone, and website forms
• Database Maintenance: Keep customer databases and CRM systems up to date with accurate notes and contact details
• Communication & Follow-ups: Help schedule Calls, follow up on routine quotes, and prepare sales materials
• Sales Support: Research potential clients and market opportunities under the guidance of senior sales staff
• Learn: Solar PV and Battery Complete structured internal/external training on solar panel designs string vs. microinverters, and mounting systems. battery energy storage systems
• Document Preparation: Draft, format, and organize invoices, quotes, proposals, and internal reports
• Office Operations: Manage generic email inboxes, and file digital records
• Customer Service: Act as a friendly point of contact for routine customer service inquiries
• Ad-hoc Support: Assist supervisors and team members with day-to-day administrative tasks as needed
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training

Where you'll work

Innovation House, Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent
CT13 9FF

Training

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

Training provider

CT SKILLS 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'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via Teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

About this employer

Cahill Renewables is a family-run company with over 10 years of unmatched service. They offer no-nonsense renewable energy solutions, tailored to their clients, including Solar PV, Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning and Underfloor Heating.

After this apprenticeship

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

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Isabella Todd

isabella.todd@ctskills.co.uk

0115 959 9544

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048060.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 11 September 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.