Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
CATER-KWIK LTD
ULVERSTON (LA12 7QQ)
Closes in 12 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Caterkwick is seeking a motivated and reliable individual with a sharp eye for detail and strong organisational skills. As a customer-facing business, exceptional communication and customer service abilities are essential to deliver a consistently positive experience for every client.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist with the processing of invoices received from suppliers ensuring that they match correctly against purchase orders.
- Checking and reconciling Suppler statements ready for payment.
- Other ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
- Checking and processing all credit card, PayPal and Amazon payments received and allocating t customer accounts on sage.
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
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
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Initiative
About this employer
CaterKwik Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial catering and laundry equipment. Established in 1994 and based in Ulverston, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, a wide product portfolio, and a fast-paced, customer-focused working environment.
https://www.caterkwik.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free on-site parking Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunities for training and development
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 VAC1000345383.
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Closes in 12 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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