Business Admin Apprentice (Level 3)

Summary

This is a fantastic chance to work for our dynamic, expanding company. As our Business Apprentice, you will assist several departments with daily administrative duties while receiving comprehensive training in an encouraging setting. For candidates, this is an excellent chance to obtain solid, practical experience, skills and qualifications.

Wage

£15,507.70 to £25,079.34, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£7.55 an Hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday. 30 min unpaid lunch.

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

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

This varied role will see the successful candidate working alongside experienced staff and supporting multiple departments including:

Human Resources & Personnel
Logistics & Purchasing
Sales & Marketing
Design and Engineering
Health & Safety and Sustainability
Finance and accounting

Duties include;

Become familiar with, adhere to, and support the organisation's mission, activities, values, vision, and key policies.
Undertake general administration duties for staff throughout the organisation e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing and placing orders.
Communicate with customers, suppliers and colleagues courteously and professionally. Answer incoming calls and queries and take messages.
Serve as the initial point of contact, undertaking reception duties, face-to-face enquiries and preparing the conference room for meetings.
HR responsibilities including maintaining and updating employee attendance records, leave requests and changes required to our Company Benefits Plan.
Within Logistics: review purchase requisitions, place and expedite orders, address invoicing queries, update pricing, parts/details in our supplier matrix.
Within Sales: Input of sales orders, data entry (in-house training provided).
Within Accounts, assist in managing and distributing incoming and outgoing post basic purchase ledger/sales ledger.
Within Health & Safety, Low level tasks on the HSE calendar: For example PPE issue, First aid box contents check and re-stock Complete weekly shop floor quality checks. Monthly Health and SAFETY Metrics publication and issue.
Data Capture for multiple essential processes.
Any additional activity as directed by your Line Manager or a Senior Manager.

Where you'll work

Todmorden Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 9EG

Training

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

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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

Training to take place on-site at CRP Ltd, with a Tutor from Rochdale Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Independent Working
Reliable
Multitasking
Follow instructions
Friendly and helpful
Punctual
Enthusiastic and keen to learn
A good work ethic
Confident
Trustworthy
Courteous
Adaptable

Other requirements

Candidates should only apply if they can get to this setting for the start time which has been indicated. This is a full-time office based role at our site in Littleborough. Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

Corrosion Resistant Products (CRP) - A leading global manufacturer and stockist of high-quality fluoropolymer PTFE/PFA lined piping and associated equipment based in Littleborough/North Manchester. Since our founding in 1983, we have been at the forefront of creating dependable and innovative solutions for customers within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries that deal with the most difficult compounds. Since 2014 we’ve been proud to be part of the Indutrade group a global network of innovative companies. This connection gives us unique access to worldwide expertise, resources and opportunities for collaboration. We are always enhancing sustainability in our production methods, product traceability, and quality testing because we recognise that our clients desire long-lasting solutions and environmental sustainability.

https://www.crp.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression will be available to the right candidate who exhibits a high degree of commitment, a well-rounded skill set, and a desire to advance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324900.

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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025

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