Business Administration Apprentice

KING AND FOWLER UK LIMITED

Liverpool (L3 4BG)

Closes in 20 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2026

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Summary

Providing administrative support to the Planning and Scheduling function, you'll gain experience in purchasing, production planning and general business administration.

You'll support efficient business operations through accurate administration, effective communication and coordination of information across all our functions. 

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Excellent career progression opportunities exist for the right candidate.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 2 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

Scheduling Support - 

• Assist with production scheduling administration
• Update ERP planning information
• Prepare production reports
• Support work order administration
• Monitor schedule changes

Purchasing Support - 

• Raise purchase orders
• Maintain supplier records
• Track supplier deliveries
• Support stock replenishment
• Update purchasing information within the ERP system

Business Administration - 

• Prepare reports and spreadsheets
• Maintain business records
• Support document control activities
• Coordinate meetings
• Manage filing systems
• Provide reception and telephone support when required

General Support - 

• Assist all departments as required
• Support continuous improvement projects
• Maintain confidentiality of company information
• Develop knowledge of manufacturing operations

Where you'll work

Unit 1-10
Harrison Way, Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool
L3 4BG

Training

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

Training provider

BRAGD LLP

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 structure of the actual apprenticeship will be based on the relevant standards, and will be tailored to take account of the individual employer and apprentice's needs and wants. As a minimum, this will include:

• Briefing and engagement sessions delivered by Bragd and the employer to explain the apprenticeship in more detail
• An initial assessment of your level of relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) to allow a tailored, individualised programme to be developed
• An initial assessment of your level of functional skills including English and mathematics
• An individual learning plan (ILP) that describes the activities that will be completed as part of your learning journey
• A structured programme of off the job training, learning and development activities that meet the ‘OTJ’ requirement, delivered by a team of experienced trainers and tutors
• Ongoing 1-2-1 support from your employer and a dedicated tutor / mentor from Bragd
• Regular assessment and signposting to help you keep you on track with developing the range of required knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Quarterly progress reviews to recognise achievement, confirm additional support needs and identify next steps
• Support and guidance to help you complete your end point assessment, where you will demonstrate the wide range of KSBs you have developed during your apprenticeship programme

More training information

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with your training organisation
• At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
• Once the training plan has been agreed, the structured training will take place at work, whilst the apprentice is employed
• Our training partner, Bragd LLP, will deliver apprenticeship training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and Computer Science (grade 9 to 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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude

Other requirements

This position is only open to applicants aged 18 and over as the site operates within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment and includes the use of industrial equipment, machinery and processes that require employees to meet specific health, safety and operational requirements.

About this employer

King & Fowler is a well-established aerospace specialist with a heritage dating back to 1887. Based in Liverpool, the business provides a comprehensive range of surface treatment, special process and non-destructive testing (NDT) services to the global aerospace sector.

https://www.asg-group.co (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Good range of benefits including 33 days holiday per year, life insurance and free parking on site. 

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

• Business Administrator → Production Scheduler → Senior Scheduler → Scheduling Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRAGD LLP

Pam Stirling

pam@bragd.co.uk

02045760290

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053920.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)