Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity, working on a variety of projects whilst learning about the business processes, as well as gaining a full qualification

Wage

£14,820 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with a daily 60-minute lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 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

The Business Admin Apprentice role will be to assist in the administration tasks within the Engineering department.

Main duties of the Business Admin Apprentice include, however not limited to

To support the Engineering and Maintenance teams with the Procurement process. Requesting quotations, raising purchase requisitions, progressing outstanding orders and resolving accounts queries as required.
Support the Engineering team in the administration of Bills of Materials for the building of machinery. Learning and understanding the importance of accurately capturing information and controlling of Technical documents and drawings.
To work alongside the Drawing Office and provide support as required.
Provide administrative support to the Research and Development department. Reviewing and controlling Standards documentation.
Assist in the preparation of Quality and Health and Safety documentation.
Co-ordinating the day to day activities and capturing tasks carried out by all Engineering sub-departments.
Communicating with both Internal and External contacts.
Using Spreadsheets to capture, review and analyse data.
Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations for the Projects team.
Support the Projects team in the preparation and control of project documentation.
Learning and using company computer systems.
General administrative tasks for all Engineering sub-departments, printing copying etc.
Participating in office meetings and taking meeting minutes.
Taking phone messages and passing them on.
Learning and understanding about the company and the available products/services.
Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements.
Reacting to any other administrative tasks that are required by the company.
Adherence and understanding of Company Health and Safety procedures.

Where you’ll work

480 Thurmaston Boulevard
Leicester
LE4 9LN

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

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

80% of the apprenticeship will be working with the employer and 20% will be off the job training, which includes attending Leicester College, at Freemen's Park Campus, one day every two weeks.

More training information

During this apprenticeship, the apprentice will gain an array of transferable skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 / C)
Maths (grade 4 / C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

Nylacast is a leading manufacturer of low-weight, low-friction polymers components, using mechanical engineering principles, and offer award winning solutions for safety critical applications

http://www.nylacast.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

28 days annual leave (20 Personal Holidays, 8 Bank Holidays)

After this apprenticeship

Working in the customer support role within the Engineer and/or Sales department.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Nicky Jones

nijones@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07500916875

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314926.

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Closes in 21 days (Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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