Business Admin Apprentice

WASHINGTON METAL WORKS LIMITED

Tyne and Wear (NE10 0LH)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

This Business Admin apprenticeship is for a hardworking committed apprentice to join a busy, fast paced office environment to support customers in production of jobs.

An individual with an engineering mindset would be a great fit for this role, learning how to build routers and quoting work throughout their apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,808 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm Friday 7:30am- 11:30am

38 hours 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

  • Printing route cards
  • Pairing route cards with relevant drawings
  • Creating packing lists
  • Attend internal meetings to take minutes and action points
  • Process customer schedules
  • Locate missing parts around the factory
  • Help relevant Process Manager to organise job cards

Where you'll work

Bath Road
Felling
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0LH

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND 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

  • Level 3 Business Admin, training will be completed onsite
  • The apprentice will be allowed time away from job to complete assignments and complete training

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Washington Metalworks is a specialist UK sheet metal fabrication subcontractor with over 40 years’ experience supporting OEM manufacturers in demanding industries.

We manufacture precision components at scale — from switchgear enclosures and data centre infrastructure to rail components, earthmoving equipment, and vehicle chassis — all produced in the North East and delivered across the UK.

By bringing every stage in-house, we offer a fully integrated service covering design, laser profiling, punching, forming, fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly. The result is greater control, consistent quality, and reliable delivery at scale.

https://washington-metalworks.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • There is the possibility of full-time, permanent employment where available for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042905.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)