Business Administration Apprentice
MIDLANDS SOLAR INSTALLATIONS LTD
Wolverhampton (WV11 2BE)
Closes on Wednesday 25 November 2026
Posted on 28 September 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established Purchasing Department, responsible for the whole of our UK business and all purchasing transactions which take place within it. You will join a global leader in filtration and will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within and growing industry.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 - Thursday, 08:00 – 15:30, Friday, 08:00- 15:30.
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Provide support and assistance within the purchasing processes of materials / services across the business
- Involved in ongoing management and monitoring of business contracts with suppliers. This will include being involved within the renewal and review cycle
- Use and assisting in development of internal e-catalogue
- Assist in research and decision making regarding new suppliers to the business
General administration duties:
- Learn and support with purchase order queries
- Learn and support with invoice queries
- Learn and support with the management of internal processes such as maverick buying / internal training of other departments etc.
- Communications and liaising with different internal departments within the UK and across our global group
- General assistance and organisation of internal systems ensuring accurate documentation and filing of all relevant documents and information
Where you'll work
Unit B2
Hilton Main Industrial Estate, Bognop Road, Essington
Wolverhampton
WV11 2BE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
We are a Company selling and installing solar PV. There is a lot of paperwork involved in each job as well as organising. Our work is a mix of Private sales and also social housing contract
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A full-time permanent role within the company upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Jassi Kainth
jkainth@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055781.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 25 November 2026