Business Apprentice

JEATON LTD

PRESTON (PR2 5NE)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 October 2026

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Summary

Gain hands-on experience in customer service, account management and sales by building relationships with existing and new customers, managing enquiries, quotations and CRM systems, and supporting sales campaigns. This is a great opportunity to develop sought-after business skills, work towards targets and build a rewarding career in sales

• Wage:

  £19,591 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Starting pay until end of probation - £11.00p/hr, increases thereafter until 12 months service to £11.75 p/h.

  After 12 months service - National Living Wage

  End of apprenticeship - money to be reviewed

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 08:00 - 16:15, Monday - Thursday. 08:00 - 13:30, Friday (1 hour lunch Monday - Thursday. No lunch break on Fridays). 34 ¼ hours per week.

  34 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  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

• To manage Jeaton’s core customer bases to ensure we maintain, grow and our offerings, dealing with both spenders and non-spenders.
• To ensure efficient handling of incoming customer contact (phone, e mail, social media etc) whilst always demonstrating the highest standard of customer service.
• To be proactive in making outbound sales calls to all existing customers and new customers to generate revenue, develop business and secure margin.
• To ensure that all customer quotations are followed up in a timely and effective manner.
• To be able to understand and manage your own assigned accounts and the information associated with these, keeping good records and understanding the needs of each account.
• The ability to meet and exceed the company set realistic targets for your accounts, which include monetary and margin/profit from a number perspective but also activity focused against the company productivity targets.
• Working closely with all areas & divisions of the business to support our customers.
• As required, occasional external field sales calls to represent Jeaton at multiple levels in the customer or prospect organisation.
• Work closely with, fully support and endorse both our external sales team and digital marketing team to help ensure successful sales campaigns, whilst managing and promoting the Jeaton brand.
• Ensure all customer and prospect contact information is obtained including email addresses, telephone and customer job responsibility always, including periodic checking for accuracy and relevance whilst including in the companies CRM software.
• Understanding the needs and expectations of your customer, keeping them informed at each stage of the sales process with additional communication, involving other team members where needed.
• Processing and adhering to a QMS contract review sales process, which supports and enables traceability for both ISO9001/AS9120 accreditations.
• To be fully conversant with the company ERP system and related customer-oriented data management processes.

Where you'll work

JEATON HOUSE
RED SCAR BUSINESS PARK
LONGRIDGE RD
PRESTON
PR2 5NE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PRESTON 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

Training will take place both in the workplace and at Preston College, allowing you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through a combination of practical experience and structured learning.

You will attend Preston College for one full day every two weeks (bi-weekly), where you will work towards your apprenticeship qualification and develop the underpinning knowledge required for your role. The remainder of your training will take place within the workplace, where you will gain hands-on experience, apply your learning in real business situations and be supported by experienced colleagues and your apprenticeship assessor. This blended approach will help you build the skills and confidence needed for a successful career.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade Grade 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
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

About this employer

From our UK head office in Preston, Lancashire, Jeaton Ltd. focuses on four main sectors of industry:

General Industrial
Aerospace
Paper and Print
Industrial Tooling
As a 3M Premier Distributor we supply double-sided and single-sided technical tapes, a comprehensive range of adhesives/sealants, coated and bonded abrasives as well as packaging tapes, packaging machinery and a wide range of stretch film products.

Health and safety products and industrial tooling service and repair, slat cleaner service, HAV testing, calibration are additional products and services we offer within our portfolio.

https://jeatonltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

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).

Fulltime employment, and there could also be opportunities for further training and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PRESTON COLLEGE

Becky Lavin

blavin@preston.ac.uk

01772225772

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060433.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)