Business Administration Apprentice

MIG ANGLIA LTD

NORWICH (NR11 8NQ)

Closes on Monday 12 May 2025

Posted on 13 March 2025


Summary

Swarm Training is working with Mig Anglia in their search for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of staff and be a part of a growing team and business.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Core working hours will be 40 hours per week from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Friday working hours are from 8:30 to 5pm. This role is office-based.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

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

  • Manage the admin functions of the website
  • General filing tasks
  • Add and amend website products
  • Assist with telephone answering & greeting visitors
  • Create and post engaging content for various marketing channels using imagery and video
  • Create basic promotional leaflets and social media posts
  • Manage and maintain product and customer data
  • Assist with sales & service order processing, packing & shipping
  • Support sales & service with bookings and quotations
  • Assist with purchase order processing if required
  • Assist with incoming deliveries

Where you’ll work

MIG - ANGLIA
THORPE ROAD
SOUTHREPPS
NORWICH
NR11 8NQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Training will be with us – Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administration qualification, this apprenticeship will take between 12 - 18 months to complete with assessments.

The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • Full UK Drivers License
  • Ambitious and driven
  • Positive attitude towards work

About this company

Mig Anglia is a family business established in 1978. The company was set up to meet the demand from local garages and small commercial businesses for MIG welding machines. During the last 40 years the business has grown into one of the leading providers of welding and cutting machines in the country.

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

Company benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays, Opportunities to attend events, Collaborative and supportive work environment

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position for the right candidate. Mig Anglia can provide career progression within the company which could lead to a more senior position.
 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Sophie Duffy

Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309360.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 12 May 2025

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Company’s application instructions

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