Business Apprentice

SURFACE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Hampshire (RG27 9HX)

Closes on Sunday 26 July 2026

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Business Apprentice. You will support our teams across the end-to-end value chain, including Operations, Procurement, Project Management  & Customer Account Management, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

After Year 2: £21,000

After 3 years £24,000

 After 4 years  £27,500

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week between 8am - 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Support key business functions, including Operations, Procurement, Project Management, and Customer Account Management.
  • Day-to-day tasks would include customer interactions, processing information, liasing with suppliers, researching products and information, technical support.
  • Gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end value chain, developing a broad understanding of how the business operates.
  • Develop core professional skills including communication, organisation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  • Contribute to real business activities while learning and progressing towards potential future management responsibilities.

Where you'll work

Osborn Way
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 9HX

Training

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

Training provider

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Group training will be one day a month, you will join either a remote cohort or training in person at our offices in Newbury.

You will have a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with your WBTC Training Consultant.

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Eager to learn
  • Flexible
  • Positive Outlook

About this employer

STI is a UK electronics manufacturer specialising in complex, mission-critical systems. We work UK Sovereign accredited facilities in Hook and Poynton, where our teams engineer, build and test full-system electronics for defence, aerospace and security programmes. Our work ranges from PCB assembly and RF systems to wiring, cabinet build and complete integrated units.

We exist to give defence, aerospace & security customers total confidence in the electronics behind their most critical systems.

https://www.sti-limited.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days)
  • Early finish on Friday
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Back Scheme
  • A range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Ongoing training and development is supported and encouraged.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922426414

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037283.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 26 July 2026