Business Administration Apprentice

  • Company: OCTRIC SEMICONDUCTORS LIMITED
  • Location: Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6JW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £21,500.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000029053
  • Application Deadline Date: 14/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with day release to college.

Brief Description

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the business through high-quality administrative support. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Business Administration - 4 days with employer and day release at college

  • Location - Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6JW

  • Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for progression or further development within the organisation, subject to performance and business needs.

Vacancy Detail

The apprentice will provide general business and administrative support across the organisation, including supporting Environmental, Health & Safety and compliance activities in an administrative capacity.


Key Responsibilities:


Core Business Administration Duties:



  • Provide day-to-day office support to ensure efficient business operations

  • Carry out general office duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, laminating and document archiving

  • Maintain accurate digital and paper-based records in line with company procedures

  • Support document control and version management using digital systems

  • Input data accurately using spreadsheets and internal systems

  • Support diary management, meeting coordination and internal communications

  • Attend meetings where required, take notes and assist with follow-up actions


Administrative Support to EHSC & Compliance Functions:



  • Provide administrative support to the development, review and implementation of health and safety procedures and documentation

  • Assist with maintaining records such as training logs, risk registers, incident records and compliance documentation

  • Support the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and KPI dashboards using provided data

  • Assist with collecting and collating data for energy, water, carbon and waste reporting purposes

  • Provide administrative support to risk assessments and business continuity documentation

  • Maintain digital systems and records relating to risk, continuity planning and compliance

  • Support contractor documentation and onboarding checks

  • Assist with organising training sessions, including record keeping and logistics

  • Provide administrative support to incident investigation processes, where appropriate


General Expectations:



  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments

  • Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders

  • Follow company procedures, confidentiality requirements and data protection policies

Other Information


  • Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment would be advantageous

  • In line with UK apprenticeship funding regulations, applicants must have the right to work in England and meet residency requirements for the full duration of the apprenticeship

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