Sales Administrator Assistant Apprentice

MECC ALTE (UK) LIMITED

Oakham (LE15 6RF)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 October 2026

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Summary

The Sales Support Apprentice will develop skills in sales order management, customer service and administrative processes that sit at the heart of the commercial function, while progressively taking on real workload under the direction of the Senior Sales Support Coordinator.

• Wage:

  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Core office hours are 8.30am - 5.30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break unpaid or 8.30am - 5.00pm, with 30 minutes lunch break unpaid.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 9 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

• Supporting the Sales & Operational Planning (SOP) team in completing assigned sales order entry, delivery notes and routine invoicing tasks accurately.
• Handle straightforward customer enquiries under the guidance of the Sales Support team and Coordinator.
• Maintain customer files, sales records and electronic filing structures.
• Support the team with routine data entry, document preparation and stock data compilation.
• Take on additional responsibility progressively as competence is demonstrated.

Where you'll work

C M F Technology Park
6 Lands End Way
Oakham
LE15 6RF

Training

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

Training provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

The apprenticeship will be delivered with a blend of onsite & online meetings with the assessor every 4 - 6 weeks until completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
• Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Good Microsoft Office Excel
• Good Microsoft Office Outlook
• Good Microsoft Office Word
• Good communication skills
• Good listener
• Tenacious
• Self-motived & pro-active
• Unflappable nature
• Customer focussed
• Good team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to complete tasks on time

Other requirements

• If candidate has completed A Levels would like one of them to be in Business Studies.
• Successful candidate must be committed to investing some personal time towards achievements of Level 3 Administration qualification.

About this employer

• In 1947, our founder Mario Carraro, launched a repair workshop for electric motors in Italy. Today, we are a global alternator supplier with over 1,200 employees, producing over 1,400 alternators a day across the globe.

  As an alternator supplier, we have proven expertise and experience in research, design, low-cost manufacturing and development capabilities. With manufacturing taking place in Italy, the UK, India and China, coupled with high market capabilities and a powerful worldwide capacity, we offer a fast and reliable alternator solutions service to our customers all over the world.

• We continue to believe that our employees are our most important asset: professional, skilled, experienced and committed, they remain the critical reason for our success. Our products are so successful due to their high quality and reliability - this is because our people provide real added value.

  We employ over 1,200 people throughout the world and we invest heavily into our ongoing training program to ensure that they are able to make a significant, ongoing contribution to our expansion.

https://www.meccalte.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

• Upon completion of Apprenticeship, individual will be appointed as Sales Administrator with more responsibility in role and opportunity to become involved in projects.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Tracey Ann North

tracey.north@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

07580997408

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060384.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:59pm)