Business Administration Apprentice

RILEY INDUSTRIES LTD

WALSALL (WS9 8BG)

Closes in 29 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2026

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Summary

Riley Industries is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. You'll support colleagues with business administration, helping them achieve more each day while building knowledge across multiple business functions. Attention to detail is essential, with opportunities to progress into buying, sales, finance, or operations.

Wage

£13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm.

32 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 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

Your roles and responsibilities will include:

  • Organise and communicate with companies selling industrial machinery
  • Coordinate transport of machinery to our factory
  • Raise purchase orders for machinery and services
  • Use email, internet, Customer Relationship (CRM), finance and AI software
  • Grow into supporting sales and production departments with administrative duties

Where you'll work

MIDDLEMORE LANE WEST
REDHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ALDRIDGE
WALSALL
WS9 8BG

Training

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

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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

This is a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship which is delivered over an 18-month period. You will be required to attend an initial induction period and training workshops at the training site, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, followed by monthly assessor visits to you in your company.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Riley Surface World is the world's leading reseller of second hand surface finishing and coating plant, equipment and machinery. We have over 1000 items of metal finishing machinery for sale, both in stock and online.
We also sell a selection of NEW MACHINERY from some of the world's leading manufacturers.

We BUY used and redundant surface finishing plant and machinery from anywhere in the world. This includes equipment for cleaning & degreasing, polishing and deburring, mass finishing, ovens and furnaces, shot blasting, dust extraction and process cooling.

If you have a large process plant for sale, we can market the equipment for sale from site or hold an ONLINE AUCTION to realise its full market value. We have a unique marketing reach in the surface finishing industry, with a global database of surface finishing professionals and specialist manufacturers.

We are experts in the DE-COMMISSIONING of surface finishing plants, including dismantling and disposal of process chemicals. We employ experienced consultants and engineers and comply with all environmental directives.

To search our stock, visit the categories on the top left of your screen or insert your search phrases into the search box at the top.

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

Company benefits

  • Profit Related Pay Scheme
  • Personal Development Plan

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship their will be a full- time position available with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Mel C (In-Comm Training)

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045449.

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Closes in 29 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)