Business Administration Apprentice

STEPHEN JAMES TECHNOLOGIES LTD

MATLOCK (DE4 3GH)

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 June 2026

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Summary

Stephen James Technologies Limited is an electrical/electronic products manufacturing company based in Matlock, Derbyshire. We are excited to be looking for a new apprentice to join our team who can support with our administration requirements in the warehouse and dispatch area. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person. 

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-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-1:30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Receiving stock and associated administration
  • Counting and checking against the delivery note or order on the system, where there is no delivery note
  • Labelling the stock with the part number on it
  • Inputting what is received into the PC MRP system
  • Contacting suppliers about any stock issues
  • Picking parts accurately from stock to make up kits, working from kitting lists

Where you'll work

FITOLOGY HOUSE
SMEDLEY STREET EAST
MATLOCK
DE4 3GH

Training

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

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD 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

As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment and age, you may be required to complete English and maths Functional Skills, which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Stephen James Technologies Ltd was incorporated in 2000 and is owned by Andy and Hanna Link.

We offer a comprehensive electronic, electrical, software and product design service.

All projects are carried out to the highest possible standard, with care and attention to detail at every stage.

https://www.stephenjames.biz (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Alyce Hunt

hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk

01246500681

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034114.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)