Business Development Apprentice

SOLATEK LTD

SWINDON (SN2 8BB)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 June 2026

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Summary

This is a varied, outward-facing role focused on growing Solatek’s ITAD operation. You’ll be responsible for contacting organisations to offer our IT collection and disposal service, managing those relationships, and coordinating the logistics of collections. Over time, the role has real scope to grow as the business grows.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. 1 hour for lunch. 35 hours a week.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 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

  • Managing and growing a database of existing ITAD accounts — schools, businesses, and other organisations — keeping in regular contact to arrange collections
  • Contacting new prospects via phone and email to promote our ITAD service and generate new collection bookings
  • Researching and identifying new sectors and contact sources beyond our existing database
  • Planning efficient collection routes and coordinating with our warehouse team on incoming stock
  • Overseeing the end-to-end collections process, including booking, briefing, and post-collection reporting
  • Advertising our ITAD services through email campaigns and other appropriate channels
  • Identifying opportunities where ITAD clients may also benefit from purchasing refurbished stock
  • Contributing to the development of processes and systems as the business grows

Where you'll work

8 ROCKHAVEN PARK
KEMBREY STREET
SWINDON
SN2 8BB

Training

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

Training provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • On-the-job training in the workplace
  • Taught sessions via New College Swindon

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

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
  • Team working
  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Self-motivated
  • CRM skills

About this employer

Solatek is a technology resale and refurbishment business based in Swindon. We buy, refurbish, and resell IT equipment across multiple channels — including B2B wholesale, e-commerce platforms, and IT Asset Disposal (ITAD). We work with schools, businesses, and organisations across the UK to responsibly collect and process end-of-life IT equipment, giving it a second life where possible.

We’re a small, growing team currently building out our processes and systems. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage and genuinely shape how the role develops.

https://solatek.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A friendly, small team environment where your contribution is visible and valued

A real role with genuine responsibility from early on

After this apprenticeship

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

Room to grow, as Solatek expands, so does the opportunity within it.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038999.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)