OEM Project & Commercial Administrator Apprentice
AESSEAL PLC
South Yorkshire (S60 1BZ)
Closes on Friday 16 October 2026
Posted on 11 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Kick‑start your career with AESSEAL Rotherham as an OEM Project & Commercial Administrator Apprentice. The purpose of this role is to provide OEM project & commercial support to the OEM department and customers.
- Wage
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£16,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Process OEM enquiries - Receive, disseminate and process internal customer enquiries both verbal & written
- Process Ongoing Orders - Liaise with Internal departments such as manufacturing and design to process and expedite Customer orders to meet customer expected delivery
- Maintain Order book - Maintain order book and order list to allow regular OEM reports
- Develop and Maintain CRM (customer relationship system) - Assist in the development and help maintain the CRM records to ensure global communication
- Maintain OEM Price Book - Maintain and assist in the review of OEM pricelists and price book on SharePoint
- Create Professional Tenders – Using templates and company software to produce professional quotations and proposals, ensuring commercial and technical requirements are clearly presented to customers.
- Maintain Marketing and Bid Templates - Maintain the department literature and templates with revision control to ensure latest up to date information available.
- Support External Sales Engineers - Support the UK sales engineers dedicated to OEM market- including where necessary limited on site visit to maintain close OEM working relationships
- Maintain Monthly Order book and Credit split policy - Maintain Credit splits/Financial record to allocate correct funds to AES engineers and Branches for OEM sales
Where you'll work
Global Technology Centre
Bradmarsh Business Park
Mill Close Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1BZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD 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
All training will be carried out in your workplace, via a monthly group delivery session with your allocated tutor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
- Science (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- An interest in engineering & manufacturing
- Ability to travel - holds a driving licence or is working towards one
About this employer
AESSEAL PLC is a global engineering company based in Rotherham, best known for making mechanical seals and support systems that help keep machinery running safely and reliably in lots of different industries, from cars and chemicals to food production and marine equipment. [pitchbook.com]
The company started in 1979 and has grown massively over the years. Today, AESSEAL has nearly 2,000 employees and supplies customers in more than 100 countries, making it one of the world leaders in its field. [rothbiz.co.uk]
AESSEAL is known for being innovative and environmentally focused, using advanced technology to help reduce energy and water use and to improve the way equipment runs. They aim to give excellent customer service and are always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead in the industry. [aesseal.com]
One exciting part of the company is their impressive Factory for the Future in Rotherham. It’s a modern, eco‑friendly facility designed to support sustainable manufacturing, and it’s been described as a “temple of innovation.”
For students and apprentices, AESSEAL offers a forward‑thinking, supportive environment, with lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a company that’s making a real impact in engineering and sustainability worldwide.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential opportunity to move into a Level 3 engineering pathway after the completion of this apprenticeship. Please keep in mind this apprenticeship is ideal for candidates interested in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
James Sayles
saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk
07929669938
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052889.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 16 October 2026