Business Administration Apprentice L3
MILLERS RETAIL DESIGN LTD
SALFORD (M6 6PD)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 January 2026
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Summary
Millers Retail Design are seeking a hardworking and motivated Admin Apprentice to join their team supporting with general administration and stock maintenance. Offering the opportunity to earn whilst you learn and gain a full Level 3 qualification in Business Administration
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 February 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
- Answer incoming calls
- Opening and distrubuting incoming post
- Booking overnight courier deliveries / printing dispatch labels
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Raising purchase orders on clarity
- Booking equipment hire and raising orders on clarity
- Booking in deliveries and raising & completing pick notes on clarity
- Raising pick notes for warehouse – completing pick notes once returned from warehouse
- Scanning pick notes / delivery notes and saving to correct file on clarity
- Ordering stationery
- Booking MRD skip exchanges
- Chasing outstanding purchase orders
- Be involved in the complete project - providing support from the loading of jobs to their completion with all associated reporting
Where you'll work
GRANBY HOUSE
GREENWOOD STREET
SALFORD
M6 6PD
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
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
More training information
All training will be delivered within the workplace, your employer will allocate you 6 hours per week within the office to complete any assessor visits, coursework, projects, assignments etc. There is no need for the apprentice to attend college
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Providing value for money, outstanding retail equipment is our highest priority. Applying years of experience to create quality modular solutions that elevate store environments, UK & imported manufacture. Simple approach & vision. Trust us to deliver the elements, enhancing retail spaces that leave a positive impact on customers. You’ll find our work on every high street and in every retail park Award winning store equipment in stock and on short lead times or bespoke to current kit. Experienced teams, from initial concept development through manufacture & implementation, value engineering at every stage. Project management to guide from start-to-finish, expertise & experience to the project process, adding value at every opportunity. Skilled installation teams that deliver, providing attention-to-detail. We started in 1907 – how are we still here? …..great clients!
After this apprenticeship
- Progression into full time permanent role available for the right candidate following successful completion of Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007009.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:59pm)