Business Administrator Apprentice

HEAMAR COMPANY LIMITED

CONGLETON (CW12 1EE)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 July 2025

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Summary

The Business Administrator Apprentice provides vital support in Purchasing and Accounting administration while working closely with Sales, Marketing, Warehouse and Service teams. This cross-department experience builds a strong understanding of how Heamar operates and sets a solid foundation for future growth within the business.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4.30pm. Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 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

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Accounting Administration:

  • Raise purchase orders and process supplier invoices accurately and promptly
  • Maintain supplier records and keep data up to date in the system
  • Reconcile supplier statements against the system and resolve any discrepancies
  • Liaise with suppliers to progress orders and answer queries
  • Support month-end tasks and help maintain accurate reporting and audits

Cross-Departmental Support

  • Spend time with Sales, Marketing, Warehouse and Service teams to understand daily operations
  • Provide general admin support where needed
  • Identify opportunities to make processes simpler and more efficient
  • Be a reliable point of contact for admin support across the business

Where you'll work

BERESFORD HOUSE
FOUNDRY BANK
CONGLETON
CW12 1EE

Training

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

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

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

This apprenticeship is all workplace delivery meaning there is no day release to Macclesfield College, an Assessor will come out to the workplace to visit.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Our Values: Our six core values guide how we work every day Be A Class Act — work with professionalism and integrity Deliver What You Promise — reliability builds trust Make a Positive Impact — support customers and colleagues Make Things Easy — keep processes simple and clear Raise the Bar — always look for improvements Take the Bull by the Horns — be proactive and get things done

About this company

Heamar supplies world-class tooling to leading names in aerospace, defence, F1, automotive and advanced manufacturing. Customers trust us to help them build safer, higher-performing products. We expect the same commitment to excellence from our team.

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

Company benefits

Profit share scheme recognising everyone’s contribution, Paid day off for your birthday, Annual awards evening, Modern canteen with pool table and dart board, Work alongside major airlines, defence contractors, F1 teams and leading automotive brands.

After this apprenticeship

Heamar invests in people for the long term. This apprenticeship provides real-world experience while you study, giving you a strong start to your career. As you grow, you will build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to take on greater responsibility and progress into broader roles within the business.

Hard work and the right attitude open doors at Heamar. Your development will be supported every step of the way.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331378.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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