Apprentice Business Admin
FIXFIRM LIMITED
LINCOLN (LN6 3QS)
Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
Posted on 17 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The Apprentice Administrator will support the day-to-day operations of Fixfirm Limited, assisting with Reception, Finance, and general administration. You'll carry out a variety of administrative tasks, helping the office run efficiently while providing a professional and welcoming service to colleagues and visitors.
- Wage
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£15,392 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 to Friday: 9am to 5pm; or 8am to 4pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
This is a developmental role designed to support the postholder in gaining practical experience and a formal qualification in Business Administration. The apprenticeship will offer exposure to a range of business processes and administrative systems, developing essential professional and organisational skills within a supportive environment.
To provide efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support across multiple departments within Fixfirm, while ensuring exceptional front-of-house service and contributing to the delivery of effective operations.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative assistance to the team, including document preparation, filing, scanning, and record maintenance
- Support recruitment processes, including job advertising, and monitoring of applications
- Support internal communication and engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Finance Administration Support
- Assist the Finance team with routine administrative and clerical tasks, including invoice entry, purchase order processing, and document filing
- Assist with credit control, building successful relationships with customers and suppliers through positive communication
- Maintain accurate and organised financial records for audit and reporting purposes
- Provide data-entry and reconciliation support as directed by the Finance Manager
General Office Administration
- Support office management tasks including stationery orders, office supplies, and maintenance coordination
- Assist with the organisation of internal meetings, training sessions, and company events
- Contribute to the improvement of administrative processes and interdepartmental coordination
Where you'll work
PYKE ROAD
LINCOLN
LN6 3QS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN 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
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 3 Business Administration
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
- This is a monthly release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, once a month, term-time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
- This job will have a large variety of tasks and could proceed into either a career in sales, marketing, accounts or purchasing depending on your skillset
About this employer
FixFirm is a small, friendly team selling a large range of products to the construction industry and related trades with a pleasant office and working environment.
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 receive mentoring and structured training while developing professional, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for a successful career in business administration. We have taken on most of our apprentices into a full-time role once their course is completed
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043426.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 31 August 2026