Business Administration Apprentice
GLOBAL BRANDS LIMITED
Chesterfield (S45 9NU)
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 December 2025
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Summary
Kick-start your career with Global Brands! Join our Clay Cross warehouse team as a Business Administration Apprentice. Duties include data entry, document processing, and spot checks. Gain hands-on experience, a recognised qualification, and real progression opportunities. Apply today!
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday,
(After initial training, you would be required to work alternative shift patterns –
days 06:00 - 14:00 / afters 14:00 - 22:00.)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 11 January 2026
- 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
As an Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting smooth warehouse operations. You will work closely with warehouse staff, admin teams, and other departments to learn how everything connects and runs efficiently. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your skills while contributing to the successful running of the warehouse.
Day-to-day, you will help maintain accurate records and complete data entry tasks, using Microsoft Office to support a variety of activities. You’ll gain practical experience, develop attention to detail, and learn how to use tools that are essential in a modern workplace.
Most importantly you will work effectively as part of a small team, helping others where required, and have flexibility to provide cover as and when needed.
Responsibilities you will be assisting with:
- Use external software to create delivery labels for orders placed through our online websites
- Assist stock control with regular counting and investigation of any discrepancies
- Manage and update various operational documents
- Liaise with other departments within the company
- Using our Vision WMS system, investigating pick discrepancies and update as required
Where you'll work
Bridge Street Industrial Estate
Bridge Street
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
S45 9NU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD 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
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- You will be expected to work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
- As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete English and maths
Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship - Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional
certificates of recognition for these qualifications
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
Global Brands is one of the UK’s leading independent drinks companies, owning and distributing popular brands such as VK, Hooch, Franklin & Sons, All Shook Up, Shake Baby Shake, Kick Energy, and Amigos Tequila Beer. The company exports to over 30 countries worldwide and is headquartered at the award-winning Casa Hotel in Chesterfield.
The Clay Cross Distribution Centre is a key part of Global Brands’ operations. It currently spans 152,000 sq. ft., with recent expansions increasing capacity to 180,800 sq. ft. and storage for up to 40 million bottles across 17,000 pallets. The site employs around 80 staff, with plans for further growth and investment in additional facilities nearby. Operations run daily, supporting national and international distribution.
This modern warehouse is central to the company’s logistics and supply chain, ensuring efficient storage, order processing, and delivery of products to retailers and customers. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and offers opportunities to learn about administration, stock management, and business support functions within a thriving drinks industry leader.
https://globalbrands.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Benefits:
- Free parking on-site
- Staff discounts
- Health & Wellbeing scheme
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to apply for a full time permanent position upon successful completion
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004270.
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Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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