Business Administrator Apprenticeship
HODGSON ENGINEERING LTD
MIDDLESBROUGH (TS6 6PT)
Closes on Saturday 28 November 2026
Posted on 21 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Hodgson Engineering are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with an interest in the Engineering Industry to join the small team as a Technical Administrator.
- Wage
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£15,184 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 - Friday.
Hours to be confirmed.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 12 December 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
You will be working with and supporting the Company Accounts Manager and on a day-to-day basis. The job will hold responsibility and at times you will work under pressure adapting to client requirements and administration needs. Once in post you will gain experience and knowledge of the product range and become the go to person for all enquiries and queries. Handling all customer supplier needs via the telephone, email and face to face. With responsibility for booking in all the work, providing quotes, arranging spares and dealing with the suppliers Including producing purchase orders, Invoicing, ordering stock and managing the process from start to finish keeping a full inventory including recording, ordering and purchasing stock by logging this in and out.
You will be responsible for providing Test Certificates to customers and will learn and build knowledge of the products allowing you to quote for work in time.
You will be tasked with developing the quality systems and make improvement. You will be responsible for managing the companies media and website and content
You will work closely with the Director helping manage his diary and appointments including arranging meetings and taking minutes when necessary. Also undertake all other administration duties within the role such as:
• Scanning documents
• Filing & archiving
• General administrative tasks, data input and much more
Where you'll work
METCALFE ROAD
SKIPPERS LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS6 6PT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
Day release once weekly.
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
- Team working
Other requirements
Due to the nature of our work (and for insurance purposes), all staff members must be 18+.
About this employer
General Engineering and mechanical workshop Specialising in valve repairs, maintenance and supply. Sourcing and supply of engineering products, pumps , fittings etc Manual and C.N.C. machine shop for one offs and batch work
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Depending on the circumstances of the business, upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055937.
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Closes on Saturday 28 November 2026