Business Administrator Apprentice
KLS MARTIN UK LTD
Reading (RG31 7SD)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 June 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic position! You’ll become an integral part of the office team, assisting with the smooth running of the department, and this is a great opportunity to start your career in business! Apply now!
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
37.5 hours per week.
1 hour for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
The role will involve processing requests for stock or Loan Kits for Hospitals.
The role will start off completing basic business admin tasks such as;
- Completing and processing orders
- Handling inbound calls from clients and suppliers
- Replying to emails (internal and external)
- Basic admin and data entry
- Assisting colleagues and management
- Use of IT systems
As the apprenitice grows they will be working more with our sales team, ensuring they have everything that they need.
Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. WBTC and KLS Martin will also provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
Pincents Kiln
Calcot
Reading
RG31 7SD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
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
The Apprentice will have one day a month training with WBTC and a monthly training and review meeting with their Training Consultant.
Functional skills maths and English would be delivered remotely if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or C)
- Maths (grade 4 or C)
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- Confident
- Eager to learn
Other requirements
KLS Martin are in the process of moving offices, the address they are moving to is RG31 7SD, this is right by Ikea Reading, please ensure you live within a 30 minute journey.
About this company
"This is a promise we have pursued in surgery since 1896. With this claim in mind, we develop and market medical technology solutions such as implant systems, electrosurgery units, surgical laser systems, OR lights, surgical instruments, trays and storage. And in many cases, we have set new benchmarks. The KLS Martin Group is the umbrella brand for the companies KLS Martin in Germany and in the USA, as well as numerous subsidiaries and representative offices throughout the entire world. Our products are used in more than 140 countries all over the world. We are proud of this achievement and will continue advancing patient treatment. Worldwide."
After this apprenticeship
There is a full time job option after a successful apprenticeship.
KLS Martin cares deeply about helping staff push on and develop their careers. There are lots of training opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Rachel Eaves
rachel@wbtc-uk.com
07922 426414
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324331.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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