Business Administration Apprentice

ROTON COMPRESSOR SERVICES LTD

OLDHAM (OL9 6QR)

Closes in 16 days (Monday 15 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 August 2025

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Summary

Roton Air Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice – Stores Administrator. Based in our busy Chadderton site, this role is ideal for someone interested in logistics, stock control, and general business operations.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 Per Hour

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Mon to Friday – 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 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

You will play a vital role in supporting the stores department, helping ensure the smooth running of our inventory systems and administrative processes.

Duties will include:

  • Receiving and inspecting incoming goods and materials
  • Accurately recording stock levels using internal systems
  • Assisting with stock audits and regular inventory checks
  • Preparing and packaging orders for dispatch
  • Filing and maintaining delivery notes, stock logs, and documentation
  • Liaising with suppliers, couriers, and internal departments
  • Supporting general office administration tasks
  • Maintaining health and safety practices in the stores area

Where you'll work

ROTON HOUSE
ELLEN STREET
OLDHAM
OL9 6QR

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, delivered through a mix of on-the-job training and individual learning with Rochdale Training, carried out in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 3/D 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
  • Team working

Other requirements

· This role is based in an engineering and stores environment, which may involve manual handling and standing for long periods. · Ensure you can travel reliably to the Chadderton site daily. This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.

About this employer

Roton Compressor Ltd is a trusted name in the compressed air industry, specialising in the supply, service, and repair of air compressors and related systems. Based in Oldham, we serve a wide range of customers across the North West and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, enthusiastic individual to join a growing engineering company and learn from skilled professionals while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is potential for a permanent role within Roton Air Ltd and opportunities for further training and career development within the company.

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 VAC1000339450.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 15 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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