Business Administrator Apprentice
BAERLOCHER UK LTD
BURY (BL9 7JJ)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 16 October 2026)
Posted on 17 September 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, office-based Business Administrator Apprentice to join our friendly and growing team. You will act as a central support function within the business, helping to ensure that day-to-day operations run efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and customer service.
- Wage
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£16,575 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Providing general office and administrative support, including answering calls, welcoming visitors, managing correspondence and maintaining filing systems.
- Maintaining accurate records, databases, spreadsheets and company documentation, ensuring information is up to date and easily accessible.
- Supporting document control, quality management and compliance processes, including the retention of records in line with company procedures and ISO requirements.
- Assisting with customer service activities by responding to enquiries, providing updates and maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Providing cover and support for sales order processing activities, ensuring customer orders are entered accurately and communicated across relevant departments.
- Supporting finance administration through invoice processing, credit control assistance, record maintenance and month-end administration.
- Working closely with operational departments including Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality and Sales to support business processes and information flow.
- Assisting with reporting, stock administration, meeting coordination and other business support activities as required.
- Following company Health & Safety procedures, GDPR requirements and confidentiality standards while contributing to a safe, organised and professional working environment.
Where you'll work
MOSS HALL RD
BURY
BL9 7JJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURY 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 Apprenticeship Standard.
- This is a work-based qualification, with college attendance one day a month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The role involves managing administrative processes, maintaining business records and documentation, supporting managers and internal departments, and acting as a professional point of contact for customers, visitors and suppliers. This varied role offers excellent exposure to multiple business functions and provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in business administration.
You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification, and we are looking to invest in someone who will build their career with us, developing over time to become a valued member of our team.
If successful, you'll be based at our modern office in Bury, conveniently located just off the motorway. Free parking is available on-site, and our dress code is business attire, so no uniform is required.
About this employer
Baerlocher UK originally founded over 50 years ago in 1973. Represents the Baerlocher group of companies within the PVC markets of the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic.
Baerlocher manufactures PVC additive mixtures based upon calcium-based PVC stabilisers technology where in addition our technical laboratory is located together with our dedicated and experienced team of PVC specialists.
This is an entry-level role supported by government's youth employment schemes available for 16 – 24 year olds. Our funding for this vacancy utilises the department for education’s new £2,000 Apprenticeship Hiring Payment (for more information on eligibility please see further details on the government website – https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This varied role offers excellent exposure to multiple business functions and provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in business administration.
We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054059.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 16 October 2026)
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