Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice

CATER-KWIK LTD

ULVERSTON (LA12 7QQ)

Closes in 11 days (Saturday 25 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 October 2025


Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our purchasing and marketing team. You'll play a key role in planning and executing marketing campaigns and promotions, while keeping our customers informed and engaged across all major social media platforms.

Wage

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

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8am-5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 November 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

  • Provide administrative support to various departments, including data entry, filing, scanning, and document preparation
  • Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
  • Maintain accurate records and update internal databases
  • Assist with ordering processing, invoicing and documentation
  • Liaise with suppliers and service providers regarding office needs

Where you'll work

THE LAKELAND CATERING CENTRE
NEWLAND
ULVERSTON
LA12 7QQ

Training

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

Training provider

GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

CaterKwik are a leading UK supplier of commercial catering equipment, proudly established in 1994. With decades of industry experience, CaterKwik offers an extensive range of high-quality products to meet every catering need. As the ultimate one-stop shop for professional kitchens, they are trusted by businesses across the UK for reliable service, competitive prices, and expert support.

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

Company benefits

• Opportunities for training and development • Friendly and supportive team environment • Free on-site parking

After this apprenticeship

A permanent role may be available at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345380.

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Closes in 11 days (Saturday 25 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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