Apprentice Business Administrator Lvl 3
RILMAC INSULATION LIMITED
Lincolnshire (LN3 4NJ)
Closes in 25 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 October 2026
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Summary
Provide day-to-day support to the Contracts Team, handling administration, filing, scanning and record keeping. Manage asbestos-related enquiries via email and phone, create and maintain job files, site plans and records, engage analysts, arrange skips and purchase orders, check documentation is complete, and issue information to clients.
- Wage
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£16,432 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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8.30am to 5:00pm Monday- Thursday– 30 minute lunch
8.30am to 4.30pm Friday – 30 minute lunch.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 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 will include, but will not be limited to:
- Provide day to day support to the Contracts team
- Undertake routine office administration functions, filing, photocopying and scanning etc.
- Respond to all email and telephone asbestos removal and survey sample enquiries, directing to the most appropriate member of the team
- Ensure an accurate record of all enquiries is maintained
- Create job files to upload to Dropbox
- Create and record site plans as directed
- Ensure Analysts are engaged when required and the necessary purchase orders are raised
- Arrange for the hiring of skips as required and the necessary purchase orders are raised
- Check job files are complete
- Send relevant information to the client
Where you'll work
Crofton Drive
Allenby Road Industrial Estate
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN3 4NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DEERE APPRENTICESHIPS 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
Training at the employer's location
More training information
Rilmac is a market leader of Asbestos, Fabrication, Insulation and Scaffolding services throughout the UK. We have a passion to achieve results and pride ourselves on the skills and expertise of our people. We are seeking an Apprentice Business Administrator to support our Lincoln based operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, conscientious team player who is focused on providing excellent customer service.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4)
- Maths (grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Rilmac is a market leader of Asbestos, Fabrication, Insulation and Scaffolding services throughout the UK. We have a passion to achieve results and pride ourselves on the skills and expertise of our people.
https://www.rilmac.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Salary & Benefits;
- Pension scheme
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing support via Mates in Mind
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After completing a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship, you can progress into a variety of office, administration, and management roles. Business administrators develop transferable skills that are valued across public, private, and charitable sectors. [training2000.co.uk], [gceducatio...ills.ac.uk]
Typical progression routes include:
- Senior Administrator
- Office Manager
- Contracts Administrator
- Project Administrator
- Operations Coordinator
- Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant
- HR Administrator
- Project Support Officer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RILMAC INSULATION LIMITED
DAVID HANLEY
d.hanley@rilmac.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057368.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)