Production Administrator Apprentice

WJ Group

HULL (HU9 5SD)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

WJ Group have an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join their team as a Production Administrator Apprentice. The role provides hands-on experience supporting day-to-day production and finance processes, while developing key administrative, communication, and IT skills in a professional working environment.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8am - 2pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Accurately inputting sales orders onto the internal order management system
  • Generating and issuing invoices accurately and within required timeframes
  • Matching invoices with delivery notes and maintaining organised records
  • Answering telephone calls and handling customer and supplier enquiries professionally
  • Processing and receipting purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
  • Supporting the wider production and administration teams with general administrative duties
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring attention to detail across all tasks
  • Communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers

Where you'll work

UNIT 3
BURMA DRIVE
HULL
HU9 5SD

Training

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

Training provider

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

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

The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration includes:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)

You will attend a half-day training session with HBTC, where you will develop your business administration knowledge and skills, and work towards any required Functional Skills qualifications (where needed). Additional off-the-job training and an End Point Assessment will also form part of the apprenticeship.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this employer

WJ Group is one of the UK’s leading experts in timber treatments and engineering solutions. For over 15 years, the company has supported a wide range of clients including architects, timber importers, construction firms, merchant sites, and leisure home manufacturers.

WJ Group is passionate about developing talent and providing long-term career opportunities. Many current employees began their careers as apprentices and have gone on to become highly respected and valued members of the team. Apprentices joining the business will benefit from hands-on experience, ongoing support, and the opportunity to build a successful career within a growing and established company.
 

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and workplace experience. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for permanent employment, career progression within the company, or progression onto higher-level qualifications or further education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Mya Buckingham

mya@hbtc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033194.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)