Business Administrator Apprentice

TOUGH WATER SOLUTIONS LTD

Unit 3c, King Street, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire (BD11 1LH)

Closes in 10 days (Monday 16 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 January 2026


Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our growing team. In this key role, you’ll help maintain our high service standards, support business growth and act as an important ambassador for our company. You’ll receive full training while working towards a Level 3 Business qualification.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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The final salary is dependant on age and experience - up to £16,000.00

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (30 minutes lunch)

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 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

Tough Water Solutions Ltd is an expanding Plumbing & Water Hygiene company based in Drighlington. We provide specialist water treatment, water hygiene risk assessments, and remedial services across the UK, ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards and regulations.

About the Role

As our Business Administration Apprentice, you will deliver high‑quality administrative and reception support to the Tough Water Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to start a rewarding career in a supportive environment where your personality, ambition, and drive will be valued.

The role will include various administration duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship. The role will include some of the following areas:

  • General administrative duties
  • Filing, record keeping, photocopying, and distributing documents
  • Providing support to team members as required
  • Using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel
  • Greeting and assisting visitors in a courteous and efficient manner
  • Answering telephone calls professionally and handling enquiries
  • Inputting data into internal systems with accuracy
  • Responding to requests for information
  • Ensuring company policies are followed, including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality guidelines

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Where you'll work

Unit 3c, King Street, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire
BD11 1LH

Training

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

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL 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

As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
  • You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
  • Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
  • All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths & English (grade 5/ 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Friendly and engaging
  • Keen to progress

Other requirements

Please check you are able to travel to the location on a daily basis. This position could close early if the right applicant is found so apply early.

About this employer

Tough Water Solutions Ltd is a specialist water services company based in Drighlington, West Yorkshire, that provides comprehensive plumbing, water treatment and water hygiene solutions across the UK. They focus on helping commercial, industrial and public-sector clients stay compliant with current Health & Safety Executive standards through services such as water tank cleaning, chlorination and risk assessments. The business emphasises service excellence, transparency and a strong work ethic, aiming to exceed customer expectations while offering expert support and practical advice. Their team has deep experience in plumbing and specialist water treatment, delivering safe, cost-effective and regulatory-compliant solutions for clients’ water systems.

https://www.twsltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • A real opportunity for progression to a permanent position for the right applicant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011041.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Monday 16 February 2026 at 11:59pm)