Business Administration Apprentice
MAURICE HILL TRANSPORT LIMITED
Nottinghamshire (NG17 7JR)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 February 2026
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Summary
Maurice Hill are looking to ad an enthusiastic, motivated apprentice to their team. From answering call and emails and dealing with customer’s requirements this is an exciting diverse role in which you can establish yourself and continue to learn and grow with the employer.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes 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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2
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
- Help with answering incoming calls
- Assist with incoming email traffic
- Assist with the planning of customer’s deliveries
- Photocopying and scanning
- Updating and maintaining various databases
- Producing certain weekly reports
If you are an enthusiastic individual, we will teach you so much more!
Where you'll work
Wolsey Drive Lowmoor Road Kirkby In Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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
We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 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
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Established in 1960, Maurice Hill Transport Limited is a family owned and run road haulage company specialising in the nationwide transportation of various products to support industry sectors such as manufacturing, construction, events and retail.
The company now includes the second generation of the Hill family and with a highly trained and dedicated team, Maurice Hill Transport Ltd continues to deliver exceptional service for its many customers.
After this apprenticeship
Long term perm position within the business with continued career development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013302.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)