Business Administration Apprentice - Material Planning

UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED

Tyne And Wear (SR5 3NT)

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 April 2025

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Summary

Unipres (UK) Ltd requires a Business Administration Apprentice to join the Production Control Team. This role will involve assisting the department with material planning and other adhoc duties. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an organisation with the most up to date technology and receive top class education whilst earning.

Wage

£18,249 a year

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Annual and performance increases

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Day shift: Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 16:30. Friday, 07:45 - 14:10.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 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

Responsiblilities include but are not limited to:

  • Learning internal systems for ordering and planning materials
  • Be incolved in Material planning and forecasting
  • Learn material specification and be involved with new models and running out old models 
  • Resolve queries both internally and externally with material issues
  • Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Where you’ll work

Cherry Blossom Way
Sunderland
Tyne And Wear
SR5 3NT

Training

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

College or training organisation

EAST DURHAM 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

The successful apprentice will be fully supported by the Production Control department to understand their role and trained in all aspects. You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team which will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.

The qualification the apprentice will receive is a Level 3 Business Administration and will be completed with an assessor at East Durham College (training provider), one day a week. This can be in person or via Microsoft Teams. This qualification will support you in your role by exploring different aspects of business and administration
techniques.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or C and above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or C and 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Excel and Word
  • Quick to learn other systems
  • Calm and confident

About this company

Unipres UK Ltd is a first tier supplier and manufactures steel car components for Nissan, Renault and Honda. Our plant is based in Sunderland and has been established for over 30 years. We are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence, committed to developing our skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across our industry. We currently have around 1000 people employed at Unipres (UK).

https://unipres.co.uk/vacancies/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto a full-time employee and potentially a higher-level apprenticeship to expand knowledge may be available upon completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED

Sophia Anderson

UPUK.recruitment@unipres.com

0191 418 2000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316607.

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Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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