Business Administration Apprentice

CORBY MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD

Baird Road (NN17 5ZA)

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 22 March 2026)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

Corby Mechanical Services in Corby are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. You will be carrying out many duties, such as sales processing, supplier liaison, quotation preparation, order conversion, logistics coordination, exposure to accounts and much more.

Wage

£19,240 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm with breaks.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

Corby Mechanical Services in Corby began with a shared history in various facets of industrial engineering, spanning from precision engineering to conveyor belting and fabrication. The driving force behind CMS has always been to deliver the utmost in industrial engineering services – a commitment that Corby can trust, tailored to meet the unique demands of all valued customers in the region. They are now looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join them.

So, what will you be doing in this role? As an apprentice, you will be fully trained in the following:

You will be dealing with purchase orders, goods receipting, credit control and ledger processing, as this gives scope for financial processes and greater responsibility over time, which is important

There will be opportunities to:

  • Learn more about IT, communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisation
  • You will manage and prioritise your own workload
  • Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders confidently and contribute to process improvements or administrative efficiencies.
  • Demonstrate understanding of compliance (e.g. data protection, H&S, financial procedures)
  • Produce accurate documentation and use multiple IT systems effectively and take increasing responsibility as your confidence develops
  • The progression into accounts is a real strength and supports the higher-level expectations of the qualification

Where you'll work

Unit 2 Trafalgar Business Park
Baird Road
NN17 5ZA

Training

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

Training provider

BEDFORD 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

  • Level 3 Business Administration
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • maths (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Punctual

Other requirements

Very generous holiday of 34 days per year.

Applicants must be able to travel to work in Corby to attend work and attend Corby college once a month for 10 months.

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. Please check the address of the employer so that you can consider how you will get to work. 

About this employer

Company provides conveyor belts, engineered parts and maintenance and refurbishment on behalf of a range of companies across multiple sectors.

https://cms-spares.co.uk/about-corby-mechanical-services/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further qualifications and/or progression within the company in terms of position and pay on completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEDFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020249.

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Closes in 11 days (Sunday 22 March 2026)

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