Business Administration Apprentice
SURE SAFE ELECTRICS (WIDNES) LTD
Widnes (WA8 8UB)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 September 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for applicants looking to start their career in customer service and business admin. This role includes providing general office duties to a busy admin office for a local electrical contractor. RCV1
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
Total hours per week: 40.00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 16 October 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
- Provide general office duties to a busy admin office for a local electrical contractor
- Filing
- Ringing clients to book appointments
- Completing electrical certificates
- Answering incoming calls
- Invoicing
- Raising jobs on inhouse system
- Keeping checks of stationery stock levels
Where you'll work
Unit 22
Widnes Business Park
Waterside Lane
Widnes
WA8 8UB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE 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
Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard, which includes:
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Classroom attendance is required 1 day per fortnight (during term time only) at our Kingsway Campus, Widnes.
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
- IT skills
- Team working
- Good Telephone Manner
- Motivated
- Polite
- Hard Working
- Able to Work Independently
Other requirements
This opportunity is being managed by Riverside College, as part of the initial process we may contact you by telephone or email using the details you have provided on your application.
Please check your details are correct and monitor calls/emails regularly when submitting your application please check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
We reseve the right to close this vacancy after 7 days depending on demand for the role. Please apply as soon as possible as to not miss out.
About this employer
Sure safe electrics LTD is a Widnes based company operating all over the North West, Specialising in electrical Contractors. Jobs include: Installations, Re-wires, Repairs, Domestic, Electrical safety tests, Fuseboard change. Sure Safe Electrics LTD has a priority to deliver quality, fast, and effective service. We strive to create a personal and strong relationship with all of our customers. Determination, dedication and commitment from every member of our staff.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is the possibility of a full time position with the company upon successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Joanna Smith
joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051925.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm)