Apprentice Sales Administrator

ALBION VALVES (UK) LIMITED

Barnsley (S75 3LS)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 July 2026

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Summary

Albion Valves (UK) Ltd has over 40 years' experience supplying high-quality industrial valves and heating products across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Sales Administrator to join our friendly team.

 

Wage

£17,550 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Hours to be confirmed at interview.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 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

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable business administration and customer service experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

What you'll do

Your duties will include:

  • Answering incoming telephone calls and assisting customers.
  • Processing customer sales orders accurately.
  • Preparing written and verbal technical quotations.
  • Supporting the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • Building positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
  • Learning about our products and the industries we serve.
  • Maintaining accurate customer and sales records.
  • The successful candidate will work towards a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard with Barnsley College.
  • What we offer
  • Full training and support.
  • A friendly and experienced team.
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career.
  • Hands-on experience in a successful and growing business with over 40 years of industry expertise.

Where you'll work

9a Fall Bank Industrial Estate
Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3LS

Training

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

Training provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

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

Apprentice to complete Level 3 Business Admin at Barnsley college. 

Requirements

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Albion Valves (UK) Ltd has over 40 years' experience supplying high-quality industrial valves and heating products across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Sales Administrator to join our friendly team.

After this apprenticeship

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

Could lead to progression in a Sales/Administration role. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Eleasha Smith

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

+441226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042452.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)