Office Administration Apprenticeship

M. B. LOCKING LOGISTICS GROUP LTD

LEEDS (LS3 1JX)

Closes in 6 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 July 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a reliable person to start working with a growing company, helping the teams to do basic administration, marketing & account management. This is a great opportunity for someone to progress within the business & show their full potential. Training will be given whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.

• Wage:

  £15,704 a year

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  The wage will range between £15,704 - £17,430 dependent on age and experience.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (30 minutes for lunch). Breaks to be confirmed.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 11 August 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 2 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

Where you'll work

FORGE HOUSE
42-44 BURLEY ROAD
LEEDS
LS3 1JX

Training

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

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

About this employer

The MB Group based in Leeds, Yorkshire is a family run business with over 40 years trading experience. We are specialists in supplying a diverse range of door hardware and security solutions to Builders, Joiners, Shop Fitters, and the Public Sector.

https://www.mb-locks.co.uk/index.aspx (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329688.

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Closes in 6 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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