Business Administration Apprenticeship

RECEPTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

CHORLEY (PR7 1QD)

Closes on Friday 30 October 2026

Posted on 17 September 2026

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Summary

Seeking a proactive, punctual and committed team member to test and grade electronic devices, follow quality control processes, manage stock, and pick, pack and dispatch customer orders worldwide.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 14 November 2026

Duration

1 year 8 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

We are seeking a proactive, punctual, and committed individual to become an integral part of our team. You will overtime, become responsible for ensuring all QC processes are followed, alongside implementing new and evaluating current processes.

Day to day tasks will involve testing and grading mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches and headphones etc. Also, you will be required to check in stock into the warehouse and pick, pack and dispatch orders across the world.

Where you'll work

UNIT 22B
HIGHFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTH STREET
CHORLEY
PR7 1QD

Training

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

Training provider

MBKB LTD

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.

A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your apprenticeship, (18-months including endpoint assessment) topics covered include:

  • The Organisation
  • Value of their skills
  • Stakeholders
  • Relevant regulation
  • Policies
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Processes
  • External environmental factors
  • IT
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communications
  • Quality
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Would like you to be familiar with Microsoft Office, live local.

About this employer

We specialise in facilitating a complete circular economy for mobile phones across multiple channels within the global market

https://receptivesolutions.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Full-time job.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MBKB LTD

Nicki Bevan

recruit@mbkbgroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054080.

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Closes on Friday 30 October 2026