Business Administration Apprentice - Power Conversion
SOCOMEC U.K. LIMITED
Glos (GL7 5XL)
Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
Posted on 5 March 2026
Contents
Summary
You will provide administrative and organisational support to colleagues in the UK Pre-Sales, Sales and Projects teams, as well as to UK Customers.
- Wage
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£23,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Your normal working week will be Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 17:00 with 30-min for lunch and Friday 08:30 to 14:00 with 30-min for lunch (37-hours per week)
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 17 April 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
- Timely input and maintenance of accurate information into the LN ERP system
- Timely and efficient production of quotations and responses to customer enquiries
- Process customer orders
- Support pre-sales team with the identification of discrepancies in sales documentation with a specific focus on the accuracy of sales quotations
- Provide a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain quality of service and client satisfaction
- Maintain and safely store important commercial records/documentation (hard & soft copy)
- Communicate urgent issues impacting business performance to relevant managers
Where you'll work
Unit 7-9 Lakeside Business Park
Broadway Lane South Cerney
Cirencester
Glos
GL7 5XL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CIRENCESTER 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
- Cirencester College
- Business Administration Level 3
Whilst the majority of training will take place at the employers' premises, there will be occasional attendance required at Cirencester College.
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- A fast learner and will be able to pick up in-house IT programmes and CRM systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Willingness to invest some work time in building relevant skills to the position. Courses supported by Socomec
About this employer
SOCOMEC has been designing, manufacturing and selling electrical equipment such as inverters, measuring stations, energy storage, switches, source switches... for over a century.
With extensive expertise in critical applications (industry, infrastructure, healthcare, data centers, energy and buildings), SOCOMEC is an innovative force in energy transition and renewable energies.
With products and services distributed in 80 countries by over 100 distributors, Socomec supports companies in their quest for even safer, more flexible and more efficient energy.
After this apprenticeship
The potential for a permanent role and progression within business administration/support role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Beata DUFF
beata.duff@socomec.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019368.
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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026