Business Administration Apprentice
HARLAXTON ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
GRANTHAM (NG32 2HT)
Closes on Friday 4 July 2025
Posted on 8 May 2025
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Summary
The appointed candidate will be given an opportunity to work in our electricity and gas distribution department, allowing them to learn a wide range of new skills and experiences, in addition to being offered an insight into the business activities of a busy engineering company.
- Wage
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£15,704 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 to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- 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
- General office duties including filing, answering the phone and preparation of paperwork.
- You will provide administrative support to the office and gain hands on experience across various office functions, including document management, data entry and customer service.
- An excellent opportunity to build the foundational skills for a business administration career.
Where you'll work
TOLL BAR ROAD
MARSTON
GRANTHAM
NG32 2HT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Your 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.
Your training plan
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:
- Any (grade C/4)
- Any (grade C/4)
- Any (grade C/4)
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
Harlaxton Engineering Services Ltd is a family run company operating as a Utilities Independent Connection Provider throughout the UK. We offer an innovative and transparent approach ensuring long lasting solutions to our clients. From initial design to final commissioning, our team complete all work in-house ensuring no work is outsourced.
After this apprenticeship
We are looking for someone to join our team who is seeking a career in office administration and be willing to work towards obtaining further higher qualifications and specialise in their favoured disciplines.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
David Correia
dcorreia@prioryacademies.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319390.
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Closes on Friday 4 July 2025
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