Apprentice Business Administrator
DRIVE DIRECT AUTOMOTIVE LTD
SALE (M33 3HP)
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 September 2026
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Summary
Fantastic opportunity to join our growing team and learn all aspects of office / business administration. The varied role will involve supporting different teams within the company, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business qualification. We love to encourage and develop our apprentices and watch them flourish and grow within their roles.
- 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 to Friday- 8.30am- 5.00pm 30 mins lunch
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 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
Drive Direct are looking for a reliable, hard working and enthusiastic Apprentice Administrator to learn and perform a wide and interesting variety of tasks within the administration and support team.
The role after training will include;
- Providing support to our traffic planners
- Assisting in daily general office tasks
- Inputting vehicle collection and delivery details on our traffic management system
- Plan the delivery of commercial vehicles throughout the UK using our team of Trade Plate drivers
- Using our MANDATA software
- Answering the telephone and handling customer bookings/queries
- Sending reports and ensuring delivery information is accurate
- Assisting all members of the team as and when required
- Dealing with requests for information
- Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you'll work
11 MARSLAND ROAD
SALE
M33 3HP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
More training information
Applicants must be able to travel to the workplace on a daily basis
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Drive Direct Automotive Ltd, formed in 1997, is a well-established vehicle delivery company specialising in the professional movement of commercial vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. Working with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, finance companies and other major organisations, the company provides reliable same-day, next-day and scheduled delivery services. Drive Direct combines experienced people with modern booking and vehicle-tracking technology and is committed to providing its customers with a professional, efficient and high-quality service. Find out more about Drive Direct
https://www.commercialvehicledelivery.com/ (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).
- Progression to a permanent role for the right applicant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054117.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm)