IT Administrator Apprentice (Level 3 Business Administrator)
BRUSH TRANSFORMERS LTD
LEICESTERSHIRE (LE11 1EX)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Brush Transformers in Loughborough are recruiting for an IT Administrator to join the team. The role will be accountable for sustaining key administrative and processing activities within the department, ensuring a robust approach and that activities are administered, monitored and controlled to a high standard.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary is reviewed annually in line with an incremental pay scale.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm and Friday: 8am - 1pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 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
The IT Administrator, working very closely with all members of the IT Team, is a key player in supporting the team activities: thriving for excellence, supporting a culture of harmonisation & continuous improvement, and adding value to the business.
The role will be accountable for sustaining key administrative and processing activities within the department. Ensuring a robust approach and that activities are administered, monitored and controlled to a high standard.
The role sits under the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
Business As Usual Activities:
- Processing of IT purchase requests (including purchase requisition, purchase orders, monitoring, tracking and reporting)
- Preparation of data to support spend analysis activities
- Administration of IT document management system and associated processes
- Support department budget activities (information preparation, tracking and reporting)
- Support department supplier management and due diligence activities (tracking documentation, maintaining logs)
- Contribute to internal audit activities to monitor, control, track and report process adherence
- Prepare and maintain slide decks, logs, registers and KPI trackers for progress reporting
Continuous Improvement:
- Create and maintain process documentation/workflows
- Proactively support maturity assessments against the process activities to highlight areas of improvement or concerns
- Contribute to/participate in root cause analysis and problem solving
General:
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adheres to all IT policies and processes
- Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, trust, and collaboration
Where you'll work
BRUSH GROUP NOTTINGHAM ROAD
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE11 1EX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH 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
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15-months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
- Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Requirements
Essential 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
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Loughborough College Group will be shortlisting applications on behalf of Brush Transformers. Please check your email for updates on your application.
About this employer
BRUSH Group supports the global drive to net zero with innovative and sustainable solutions that address grid resilience, facilitate the electrification of transport as well as maximise resource efficiency.
A solutions-engineering company with a deep understanding of energy systems, we are proud to be the chosen industry partner for some of the world’s leading organisations.
https://www.brush.eu/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- DC Pension scheme
- BRUSH Rewards
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- GP24
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Spotlight recognition awards, on-site parking & more
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time IT Administrator with possible route to Junior IT positions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Loughborough College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team
apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050162.
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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm)