Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice

HycAero

Burnley (BB10 2TT)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join HycAero, a Score company based at our facility in Burnley, England.

• Wage:

  £17,472 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Wage: £8.00 per hour plus 20% quarterly £17,472 (will be dependent on experience)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.15pm.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 28 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

Due to continued growth within HycAero we are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our aerospace manufacturing business.

Score Group offers an opportunity with a company that is deeply committed to helping our people to learn, upskill and develop their careers. If you are looking to develop your skills as an Administrator, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across a range of industrial sectors, and like the sound of an attractive salary, contributory pension, excellent benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then please review the job outline below - we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop a broad understanding of how a specialist aerospace manufacturing business operates. The role will initially focus on learning our bespoke business systems and supporting day-to-day administration, before progressively developing into production planning, scheduling and customer-facing responsibilities.

The successful apprentice will gain experience across different areas of the business, developing the knowledge, confidence and commercial awareness required to progress into a Production Controller role.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business and gain an understanding of how customer requirements, production capacity, quality, delivery and internal priorities all interact to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time.

Primary responsibilities

• Learning to use HycAero's bespoke software and business systems.
• Carrying out general business and production administration.
  Booking in purchase orders and ensuring information is accurately recorded.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Supporting the administration of customer orders and requirements.
• Developing basic communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Assisting colleagues with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks.
• Learning how information flows between sales, purchasing, production, quality and other departments.
• Developing an understanding of the aerospace manufacturing environment and the importance of accuracy, traceability and attention to detail.

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Widow Hill Court
Burnley
BB10 2TT

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY 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

The apprentice will study the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. 

Day-release training will take place on Thursdays at Burnley College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Prioritise tasks
• Work to deadlines
• Planning skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Professional

About this employer

Score Group is a specialist in precision manufacturing, valve supply, automation and management systems and provides complex engineering solutions to customers in multiple markets, including defence, nuclear, aerospace, utilities, and energy. With operations in more than 30 locations, across 5 continents, Score Group supports a global customer base.

HycAero primary focus is on special processing of civil airframe, defence and commercial components and ancillary equipment. Specialist activities include engineering and design, advanced manufacturing, the application of protective treatments and component repair.

https://hycaero.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Plan
• Group Life Assurance 3x annual base salary
• Partner Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Partner Critical Illness Cover
• Travel Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Private Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car (electric models)

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential progression into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

apprenticeships@themis.ac.uk

01282 733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050650.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)