Business Administrator Apprentice

Beijer Ref UK Limited

Leeds (LS27 0LL)

Closes in 20 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 January 2026

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Summary

Join our Business Administration Apprenticeship to gain practical skills and kickstart your career. Learn administrative tasks, support team projects, and grow professionally. Apply now to become an essential asset in business operations.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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If aged 19 or over after 12 months of employment, you will then be paid the National Minimum Wage for your age.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Sustainability Administrator:

What you’ll be doing:

  • Coordinating sustainability information from different parts of the business
  • Preparing data for environmental submissions and regulatory reports
  • Helping maintain records, licences and certification renewals
  • Supporting compliance activity related to waste, product stewardship and environmental standards
  • Keeping documentation, templates and spreadsheets up to date
  • Working with internal teams to validate and update information
    Assisting with customer requests relating to environmental compliance or data
  • You would also need to provide assistance to the Import / Export Administrator when they are on leave

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence working with data and spreadsheets
  • Ability to follow structured processes and deadlines
  • Keen interest in sustainability compliance, ESG and environmental standards
  • Strong communicator who can build relationships and gather information from different stakeholders
  • Curious, proactive and willing to learn
  • Experience in sustainability, legislation or compliance is beneficial but not essential -  full training will be provided.

Why this role matters:

  • Our customers, suppliers and regulators expect high standards of environmental responsibility
  • This role supports our business in meeting those obligations, maintaining certifications, and contributing to sustainable practices across our network

Where you'll work

15 Bruntcliffe Avenue
Leeds 27 Industrial Estate
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0LL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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

The apprentice will receive all training in the workplace, they will also have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Trsaining who they will meet remotely with on a regular basis

Requirements

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

We are a leading refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler in the UK and Ireland.

http://Dw-ref.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • It is hoped but not guaranteed that after this apprenticeship a full offer of employment will be given

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008035.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:59pm)