Business Administrator Apprentice
DUNNINGTON MOTOR CARE LIMITED
York (YO19 5EP)
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 January 2026
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Summary
Due to continued business expansion, Dunnington Motor Care is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administrator Apprentice to join our friendly, family-run team.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a varied, multi-faceted role, working at the heart of a busy and growing business.
- 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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Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Working Pattern: 5 days per week, including day release at college.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 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
The successful applicant will gain valuable experience across a wide range of business functions, including:
- General administration responsibilities
- Accounting and financial administration
- Marketing and promotional support
- Customer service and front-of-house communication
- Workshop administration and management support
This role offers excellent exposure to how a successful business operates day to day and is ideal for someone keen to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, reliable, and eager to learn
- Friendly with good communication skills
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Interested in business administration and development
Full training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
Unit 2b
Old Station Yard
Common Road
York
YO19 5EP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YORK 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
Apprentices typically attend York College on a day release for the duration of the apprenticeship and work with their employer for the remainder of their contracted hours. During their time in College, apprentices will work towards developing their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and at work will consolidate their on-programme learning with the support of their employer. An assessor/reviewer will visit the workplace every 8-10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress on the apprenticeship in conjunction with the employer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
- maths (grade 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
After you submit your application, look out for an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Check your spam folder, too. You must reply, otherwise your application will be rejected.
About this employer
Dunnington Motor Care Ltd is a busy, well-established and welcoming business serving a wide range of customers from local motorists and corporate fleets to high-end prestige vehicles. We have been trading for over 15 years and pride ourselves on quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and a friendly, supportive team environment.
After this apprenticeship
There is the opportunity for continued employment after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YORK COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011243.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)