Business Operations Apprentice
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Company 4FABRICATIONS & WELDING LIMITED
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Provider BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
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Location DE11 9DH
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £17,700.80 per year
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Sector Business and administration
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Ref NAS-2000051587
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Application Deadline Date 16/11/2026
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Start Date 14/12/2026
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, including paid apprenticeship training.
Brief Description
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who wants to build a long-term career within a growing manufacturing business. This is not a filing and photocopying role. You will gain experience across customer service, sales administration, purchasing, production support and general business operations.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.
The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
We are committed to developing talent from within. Apprentices who successfully complete the programme and demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude and eagerness to learn may be offered a permanent position, with further training and opportunities for career progression within the company.
Vacancy Detail
Working towards a level 3 Business Administrator qualification and working alongside the office and management teams, the apprentice will develop a broad understanding of how a manufacturing business operates.
Typical duties will include:
- Answering telephone calls and emails in a professional manner and directing enquiries to the appropriate person.
- Preparing quotations, processing customer orders and keeping records and internal systems accurate and up to date.
- Producing and updating documents, spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft 365 suite, Sage50 and our custom software
- Supporting purchasing, sales and accounts administration, including filing and checking relevant paperwork.
- Communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues to obtain information and provide progress updates.
- Assisting with social media, CRM and digital marketing activities where required.
- Working alongside the production team to collate documentation and software codes required for the factory
- Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced office and providing general administrative support to the wider business.
- Completing off-the-job training and coursework towards the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
Other Information
Our dress code is smart casual for all employees – no jeans. All employees must be tidy and presentable.