Sales Estimator Apprentice
AHMARRA DOOR SOLUTIONS LTD
Havant (PO9 1FA)
Closes on Sunday 30 November 2025
Posted on 13 October 2025
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Summary
Are you looking for an excellent office-based career opportunity within the construction industry? Do you want to learn administrator and sales estimator skills within a role that offers excellent progression routes? If so, apply for the Sales Estimator Apprentice position at Ahmarra today!
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 08.30 - 17.00; Friday 07.00 - 15.30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 December 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
The Sales Estimator Apprentice will assist our Sales & Estimating Team and learn all aspects of the sales, estimating and manufacturing processes:
- Creating door set quotations and drawings using our in-house production system
- Learning technical knowledge of fire door, ironmongery and construction components
- Learning sales techniques; how to negotiate and create best opportunity to obtain order commitment
- Supporting sales & estimating with general administration duties
The apprentice will learn about all aspects of door manufacture from enquiry through to invoice.
Where you'll work
Unit 2, Hermitage Park
Harts Farm Way
Havant
PO9 1FA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PETA 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
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Good MS Office knowledge
- Accurate data input
- Good communication skills
- Confident telephone manner
- Excellent timekeeping
- Eager to learn
- Organised and articulate
- Well presented
About this employer
Ahmarra are one of the UK’s leading fire door manufacturers, supplying and installing fire doors for major construction projects such as airports, schools, hotels and luxury homes.
http://www.ahmarra.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Good future progression. Friendly working environment. Working in a new purpose-built Production Facility in Havant. 22 days paid holiday and bank holidays. Free uniform. Positive company culture which is shaped by 5 core values.
After this apprenticeship
There will be good progression routes available for the Sales Estimator Apprentice upon completion of the apprenticeship. Progression can include project management roles within the company and management positions are attainable for the right person in the future.
100% of our apprentices have been offered a full-time position on successful completion of their apprenticeship and have continued with further training/qualifications, promotion, wage increases and more responsibility.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346176.
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Closes on Sunday 30 November 2025
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