Component Seal Office Administrator Apprentice
AESSEAL PLC
Derby (DE24 8HL)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2026
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Summary
The Component Seal Office Administrator Apprentice will support the day-to-day administration of the business while developing valuable office and commercial skills. The role will provide administrative support across commercial sales, purchasing, and general office activities, working closely with colleagues in Derby and around the world.
- Wage
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£17,596.80 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours 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
- Assist with commercial sales administration, including processing enquiries, quotations, orders, and customer communications
- Support purchasing administration, including raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and monitoring deliveries
- Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to general enquiries in a professional manner
- Welcome and assist guests and visitors to site, ensuring they receive a professional and positive experience
- Coordinate visitor arrangements, including notifying relevant team members and supporting site access procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with team members in Derby and colleagues across international locations
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems
- Assist with preparing documents, reports, and correspondence
- Develop knowledge of business processes, systems, and customer service through on-the-job training and apprenticeship learning
Where you'll work
Wetherby Road
Derby
DE24 8HL
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
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 full-time role and further development upon completion of the apprenticeship.
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 VAC2000055323.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)