Business Administration and Recruitment Services apprentice
T.J.W LOGISTICS GROUP LTD
Chudleigh, Devon
Closes in 17 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 February 2026
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Summary
This busy office, trading under the business name 'Driver Hire', is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join their team and build a career in logistics recruitment. This vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to learn and progress into a future management role.
- Wage
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£15,704 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 - Friday - 08.30 - 17.00 (30-minute lunch break)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 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
- Assist senior staff in potential driver selection/application tasks
- Maintaining internal databases with all information including candidate details
- Assist the team with any administration tasks as required such as filing, e-mailing, calling candidates/clients, licence checks and use of in-house IT systems in support of role
- Assist with uploading information on new and completed courses so will need reliable and effective ICT skills
- To assist with finance-based tasks such as travel expenses
- Be main point of contact for enquiries by email/telephone/post or face to face contact
- Work with operations systems and manage course bookings
- To develop/maintain spreadsheets or databases containing internal data
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to resource training
- To attend staff and training meetings, including work towards the academic element of the role
- To assist in the maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Rocklands Business Park, Old Way, Chudleigh, TQ13 0FW
- 3 Cavalier Road, Teignbridge Business Centre, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6TZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) 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
- Full Business Administrator Standard - Level 3
- On the job training to support role development
- Off the job training (remote training/support and site visits)
- Employer will allocate dedicated training time to support Off the Job (OJT) training as part of qualification requirements
- Functional Skills support - maths/English - if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*/9 - C/4)
- Mathematics (grade A*/9 - C/4)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
Part of qualification requires Off the Job training as part of qualification requirements. As well as regular remote training (Zoom/Teams) and regular site visits, there will be the opportunity, if necessary, for further support from our main training centre (one full day per month allocated to Business learners if required). Training Centre is based at Marsh Mills, Plymouth.
About this employer
The business is trading under the name 'Driver Hire' and Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We offer temporary and full time driving jobs, non-driving work and driver CPC training.
Please note, company are expecting to move premises in early 2026 so moving from Heathfield Industrial Estate to new office based premises based in Chudleigh (address to be confirmed) so still local to the area.
After this apprenticeship
Strong possibility of employment/progression options upon successful completion of Level 3 qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009452.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)