Business Support Apprentice
A.N. Wallis & Co Ltd
Nottingham (NG6 8WA)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 July 2026
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Summary
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Engineering Teams in the UK and the Middle East. This role involves maintaining Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality systems, processing enquiries, and managing orders. The apprentice will also handle logistics such as booking travel and maintaining compliance databases.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
2.5% KPI related bonus scheme, paid annually effective once 6
month probation period is complete. - Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday
08:00 to 16:30
(60 min lunch)
Friday
08:00 to 15:30
(30 min lunch)
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 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
- Administrative Support
- Process enquiries, quotations, and orders
- Maintain compliance databases (RISQS, UVDB)
- Logistics
- Book hotels and flights for Engineers & Technicians
- Order and maintain PPE and materials
- Quality and Compliance
- Maintain Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality
Where you'll work
Unit 8 Centurion Business Park Dabell Avenue
Blenheim Industrial Estate
Nottingham
NG6 8WA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
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
- Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet
the individual needs of the apprentice - The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training
- On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 - 9)
- Maths (grade 4 - 9)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Time management
About this employer
A.N. Wallis & Co Ltd established in 1946 is a world-leading
manufacturer of earthing, lightning protection, Cu-nnect
exothermic welding and surge protection products. We also offer
expert design services for earthing & lightning systems.
Our products are manufactured in Nottingham UK and distributed
to customers all over the world, with many being used on
extremely prestigious projects.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in
Business Administration, gaining valuable skills and experience in a
dynamic engineering environment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
Hannah Wicks
hannah.wicks@atem.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042349.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)