Business Apprentice - Commercial Operations

A S K TECHNOLOGY LTD

BASINGSTOKE (RG22 6HY)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 August 2026

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Summary

A great opportunity to learn all aspects of our business! From buying components and materials from suppliers, understanding supply chain operations, developing sales/service/marketing skills. You will be responsible for day-to-day customer enquiries, quotes and order processing and be involved in invoicing, logistics and office management.

• Wage:

  £16,640 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  The salary advertised is for an apprentice aged 16-17 years. For an apprentice aged 18 years and over £20,800.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, 30-minutes for lunch plus 3x10-minute breaks.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 21 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

The apprentice will be given full training to cover a wide range of skills and tasks, to include: 

• Buying components
• Customer enquiries
• Processing customer orders
• Managing customer relationships 
• Invoicing
• Logistics
• General administration support to the wider team 

Where you'll work

ASK TECHNOLOGY LTD
UNIT K
GRAFTON WAY
BASINGSTOKE
RG22 6HY

Training

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

Training provider

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

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

Business Administrator Level 3.

Group training will be one day a month. This is tutor led and there is either a remote training or in person, at our offices in Newbury. Apprentices also have a 1-1 training and review meeting with their WBTC Training Consultant.

All roles will have full on-site training, a mentor is assigned to each apprentice so there is always a buddy to learn from and rely on. 

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
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

We founded ASK Technology in November 2003 with the aim of catering to the low volume and prototype sectors. Filling this gap in the production market is even more prevalent today and in our vast experience an essential part of a products lifecycle that is often overlooked or underestimated. We aim to be the leader of low volume, fast turnaround PCB assembly of cutting edge technology.

With our combined commercial, operational and technical backgrounds we wanted to establish a service that puts customers’ needs first. Ensuring great service, superb quality, flexibility and speed, are at the heart of everything we do. We give our customers the full production experience that they would only get in large production facilities. Our services ensure the designs are not just built for purpose but also assembled to be easily replicated and upscaled for any future volume demands.

https://www.asktechnology.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

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).

Ongoing training and personal development are encouraged and supported.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922426414

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049755.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)