Business Administrator Apprentice
BAR GRAPHIC MACHINERY LTD
BRADFORD (BD3 0EF)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 October 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our small office team in Bradford.
As we are a small office, this will be a varied role. You will work closely with the team and gain experience across different areas of the business rather than being limited to one particular administrative task.
- Wage
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£25,350 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday : 8.30am – 5.00pm
Friday : 8.30am – 2.00pm
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
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who would like to gain hands-on experience in a real business environment while working towards a recognised qualification. Duties will include:
- Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
- Receiving and responding to emails
- Carrying out general day-to-day office administration
- Preparing, scanning, filing and organising documents
- Entering and updating information on company systems and spreadsheets
- Preparing basic letters, emails, quotations and other business documents
- Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records
- Assisting with incoming and outgoing post
- Helping with orders, invoices and other paperwork
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and other members of the team
- Using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Keeping electronic and paper filing systems organised and up to date
- Providing general administrative support to the team
- Maintaining confidentiality when handling business and customer information
- Taking on additional responsibilities as your skills and knowledge develop
Where you'll work
6 OXFORD PLACE
BRADFORD
BD3 0EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
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
Level 3 Business Administrator qualification (equivalent to A level)
- Planned online workshops and regular formal reviews
- Bespoke programme to cater for slower and faster achieving learners
- One-to-one sessions to meet the needs of individual learners
- Helps with career progression planning
- Telephone, email and video support - 5 days a week
- An assigned personal tutor
- Access to the E-Portfolio System - 7 days a week
- Access to the Maths and English E-Learning System - 7 days a week
- Access to the BPIF Skills Hub E-Learning System - 7 days a week
- Access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - 7 days a week
- Specialist support for learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Positive can do attitude
- Helpful
- Friendly & polite
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
Previous experience is not necessary; we are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
About this employer
Bar Graphic Machinery Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of Label Finishing, Die Cutting Slitter Rewinders, Digital Label Converting Finishing Systems and Flexible Packaging Finishing Equipment for the Label and Flexible Packaging printing industries worldwide.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After successful completion of the L3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, we would expect for you to become a full-time Business Administrator within the team & support you in continuing your learning.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Matt Child
mattc@bpif.training
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059529.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)