Business Administration Apprentice
WINGATE ELECTRICAL PLC
Salford (M50 2GZ)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 November 2025
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Summary
We a brand-new opportunity based on Salford Quays as a Business Admin Apprentice, offering excellent progression and full training. If your ambitious, hardworking, and looking to start a career in Administration then please apply today!
- Wage
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£14,526.20 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, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 December 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
Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and organised Apprentice Business Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in business administration, gaining valuable hands-on experience across a range of office functions while working towards a recognised qualification. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the office and assisting various departments with administrative tasks. For the right person, there are real opportunities to progress and build a long-term career within the business.
Main Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and emails
Manage and respond to emails and calls, directing enquiries to the right team members. - Process timesheets accurately and support the payroll process.
- Assist with raising and processing purchase orders and maintaining related records.
- Provide general office support, including filing, photocopying, scanning, and maintaining office supplies.
- Support the team with data entry, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks as required.
- Contribute to a positive and professional office environment.
Where you'll work
Unit 3D
Sundance Court
Salford
M50 2GZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SALFORD CITY 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
Full training and support to complete your Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship in partnership with Salford City College.
In work training - 6 hours per week allocated to apprenticeship.
More training information
Apprenticeships at Salford City College will be the training provider.
Occasional face-to-face group sessions are encouraged for our Level 3 Business Admin Apprentices but not essential.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Hardworking
- Keen to learn
- Punctual
- Reliable & a strong work ethic
Other requirements
• Include a brief statement of why you think you are the best candidate for the role (please avoid using AI assistance, we want to hear from you in your own words)
About this employer
Our people are among the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the industry. At Wingate we all share a common drive to succeed, an enthusiasm for their work and a passion for providing exceptional service to our clients and communities.
https://www.wingate.co.uk/#home1 (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• Full training and support to complete your Business Admin apprenticeship in partnership with Salford City College • Real opportunities for progression and long-term career development at Wingates • Friendly and supportive working environment
After this apprenticeship
Real opportunities for progression and long-term career development at Wingates upon successful completion of full Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeships.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000958.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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