Internal Sales & Purchasing Assistant Apprentice
FNA UK (COMPRESSORS) LIMITED
Oxford (OX44 7XZ)
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
We are opening an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and professional team. The start date is flexible.
You will be assisting with sales, dealing with queries and orders. If you would like to work alongside a dedicated team and be part of a forward-thinking business, we would love to hear from you.
- Wage
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£20,540 a year
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You will be entitled to 20 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You are required to use your annual leave to cover the shutdown between Christmas and New Year (approx 4 days).
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Thursday 8.30am to 5pm.
Friday – 8.30am to 4.30pm,
with 30 mins lunch.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 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
- Answer telephone calls and deal with queries from distributors and customers.
- Manage incoming enquiries and process orders.
- Assist with planning and creating purchase orders with UK and foreign suppliers.
- Sending literature when required.
- Ad hoc duties to assist the wider business support team.
Where you'll work
Units 1 &
5 Tower Estate Warpsgrove Lane
Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7XZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY 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
Duration:
15-month practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment.
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer.
- 10 days Business Professionals training at college.
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year.
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required).
- Off-the-job training will account for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work.
Qualifications included:
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test.
- Portfolio-based interview.
- Project/improvement presentation.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Self‑motivated learner
Other requirements
You will need to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential eligibility checks and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments, please call us on 01235 216216.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent.
About this employer
FNA has been professionally and passionately designing, developing and manufacturing the very best in compressed air for over 70 years, guaranteeing our customers quality, reliability and service.
We work with a wide range of clients from industrial, automotive, food, medical and professional sectors.
Our office is situated in a rural-ish location, so candidates will need own transport due to irregular bus service. Our office is located on the 1st floor and there is a lift in the building.
https://www.fna-compressors.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company pension will be granted after 6 months of continuous employment.
A full-time permanent position will be available at the end of the apprenticeship.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time permanent position will be available at the end of the apprenticeship. We strongly believe in investing in and bringing the best in our people. Completing the business administration apprenticeship in this role may be a gateway to potential progression into another role, dependent on skills/preferences.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Aneta Helliwell
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 216 216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022098.
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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11:59pm)