Commercial Administration Apprentice

BSB AUTO PARTS PTY LTD.

WEST BROMWICH (B70 7TW)

Closes on Monday 14 December 2026

Posted on 3 November 2026

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Summary

We at BSB Autoparts are looking for a candidate to assist in the marketing, administration and warehouse activities of the business. You will be enrolled on to the Business Administrator level 3 qualification which will give you a recognised qualification to kickstart your career in the admin sector.

Wage

£17,017 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8:50-per hour, to increase once candidate is established in the business.

After the first 12-months, you will be paid National Minimum Wage for your Age if not more. 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday & Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, 30-minutes for lunch.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 December 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

  • Marketing preparation including web site administration and creating ebay listings
  • Administration support throughout the business
  • Warehouse support at peak times, creating labels, packing orders and packing small packages
  • Creating new products online whilst under direction, for uploading to our main IT system, including image to central photo library
  • Other administrative duties as required by the business

Where you'll work

UNIT 25
TRADING ESTATE
KELVIN WAY
WEST BROMWICH
B70 7TW

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)

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

  • Business Administrator Level 3
  • End Assessment
  • Monthly Tutor/Assessor Sessions

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Mathematics & English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Positive Attitude
  • Conscientious
  • Friendly

Other requirements

  • To have an interest in cars would be advantageous but not essential.
  • To enjoy working with IT would be advantageous but not essential.
  • To enjoy working as part of a team would be advantageous but not essential.
  • You will need to be flexible to get on with this position, as when we are busy you will be required to go out into the warehouse and do picking and packing work.

About this employer

British Spares, as the name suggests offers a comprehensive range of new parts and accessories for Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, classic Mini and other Classic British marques.

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The business, led by Peter Whitehouse, ex Managing Director of Bearmach, and support by a team of seasoned automotive aftermarket professionals with over 100 years combined experience of working within the 4x4 sector and managing other aftermarket businesses.

Based in the heartland of British Vehicle manufacturing in West Bromwich, West Midlands, we are an independent new parts supplier and use the latest Jaguar Land Rover EPC systems to ensure order accuracy for our customers.

http://www.britishspares.co.uk (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 successful completion of this apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent position with more responsibility.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Linsay Narborough

linsay.narborough@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

01788 514 276

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062394.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 14 December 2026