Business Administrator Apprentice
GEOMETRIC MANUFACTURING LTD
Tewkesbury (GL20 8ND)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Business Admin Apprentice withing this family run business. you will work on projects that have company wide impact, and you’ll spot a thousand ways to make your mark. You’ll get lots of development opportunities, along with plenty of in house and external mentoring and support.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 13:00. 30 minute break each day.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 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
The successful apprentice will support the wider business with:
- General administration - filing, scanning, shredding, and keeping the office in order
- Answering and directing incoming calls
- Engage with internal stakeholders to complete data entry tasks relating to sales orders
- Interact with external suppliers to replenish office supplies
- Updating internal information with data from stakeholder reports
- Working across teams and resolving issues as requested
- Supporting the Operations team in their day to day roles
- These responsibilities will evolve as the apprentice grows in confidence and knowledge throughout the duration of their course
As we are a growing family run business, we have the flexibility and scope to grow this role to suit the apprentice’s own individual skills, interests and passions (within the scope of the office administration and department’s responsibilities) .
Where you'll work
Sigma House
Sigma Close
Shannon Way
Tewkesbury
GL20 8ND
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
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
Most of the training will be onsite in the workplace; however once a month you will attend a day at college at the Worcester Campus
More training information
You will have 6 hours study time set aside during the working week where you can complet off the job assignments
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade 4)
- Any (grade 4)
- Maths and English (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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
This role is within a fast paced manufacturing business. When working alongside our logistic teams, ther be days stood on their feet. All PPE is provided.
About this employer
Operating in Tewksbury since 1986, we work for some of the leading organisations in the UK. We manufacture products for customers who operate principally in the defence and security sectors using the latest CNC equipment. We are proud to have an established and amily led Senior Leadership Team in place to ensure our operations run efficently 24 hours a day across our 3 manufacturing sites in the Tewksbury area. Our strong foundations and expertise help our team and customers feel confident working with us.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The apprentice wil undertak rotations that cycle through key area's in the business, including finance, HR Operations, sales, logistics etc
- At the end of the apprenticeship, to assess their area of interest as well as that of the business
- This is subject to strong performance throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will be involved in training workshops and masterclassess
- They will also be mentored by experienced colleagues through every roation
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Sue Portsmouth
sportsmouth@howcollege.ac.uk
01527572684
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037436.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)