Business Administrator Apprentice
TRANSOLVA LTD
YEOVIL (BA20 2RF)
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 November 2025
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Summary
You’ll join a growing transport- services firm in Yeovil, working as an apprentice, while studying toward a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. You’ll support daily operations, handling communications, documents, data entry and customer queries, while developing IT, organisational and interpersonal skills in a real business environment.
- Wage
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£11,778 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, 30 hours per week
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (flexible).
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- 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
- Data entry
- Monitoring and replying to emails
- Answering the phone
- General admin duties
- Filing
- Handling customer enquiries
Where you'll work
THE WHITEHOUSE
114 HENDFORD HILL
YEOVIL
BA20 2RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YEOVIL COLLEGE
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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Training for this apprenticeship will take place through Yeovil College
- You will be required to attend online, video masterclasses
- There is also optional but encouraged sessions in person at Yeovil College during term time
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
- Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
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
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
Other requirements
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone conversation with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this employer
Transolva Group Ltd, are a tachograph analysis bureau with a national client base. Other services offered are: operator licence applications, driver CPC training, first aid training, transport compliance audits & hardware support & installation. We are a small, friendly fun team who pride ourselves in excellent customer service.
After this apprenticeship
- The right candidate would have the opportunity to gain more industry specific qualifications in training (level 3 award in education & training) or transport management
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350664.
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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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