Business Administrator Apprenticeship
AMARO SIGNALLING LIMITED
Maidstone, Stevenage
Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 June 2026
Contents
Summary
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers.
- Wage
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£27,996 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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8hr shifts Monday to Friday with some weekends.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 13 September 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
- Undergo training with Elev8 Training
- Work alongside and support the Planning Department
- The role will require regular site visits to the operational railway and the ability to work independently to set deadlines
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Unit A8, L O C 8 Business Park, Ashford Road, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1WR
- Unit 3 Meadway Court, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, SG1 2EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ELEV8 TRAINING 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Confident
- Motivated
About this employer
We are a Network Rail Principal Contractor and partner of choice for some of the biggest names in rail, we deliver integrated signalling, power, and telecoms solutions throughout the UK and Ireland, providing safe, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering services that consistently exceed expectations.
After this apprenticeship
To join our planning team arranging access and safety critical documentation for site teams.
NVQ Level 3 Business Administrator qualification with the potential to go on to further education to study for a degree in a chosen commercial field.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ELEV8 TRAINING LIMITED
Brianna Cain
Brianna@elev8training.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037038.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)