Sales and Purchasing Administrator Apprentice

Do you want to be part of a supportive and professional team where you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills that will set you up for long-term career success? If the answer is YES, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role

Drift IT Services are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Sales and Purchasing Administrator Apprentice. This is an exciting chance to start your journey in a professional office environment, where you will learn a wide range of administrative and organisational skills that are essential in any business setting.

The Sales and Purchasing Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Accepting deliveries at the office, checking in stock on spreadsheets, recording serial numbers and tracking discrepancies
  • Chasing purchase orders with schools
  • Actioning and processing basic quotes
  • Sending renewal quotes for subscriptions
  • Answering the phone, taking messages, and dealing with customers
  • Raising tickets for incoming enquiries using the company support management system
  • Updating and maintaining the company CRM system

Training

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12-days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

A full-time permanent position may be offered to the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
PETA LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 30th June 2025
Start Date
Tuesday, 1st July 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)

About the Employer

DRIFT IT LTD
Drift IT Services provide straightforward, innovative, and hassle-free IT support to education providers. They have an extensive client base of schools in the South East and over 20 years’ experience in the sector, providing a proactive, friendly approach to IT support that has been developed specifically with the needs of educators in mind. Drift IT Services are a small company that genuinely cares about the support they provide to the local education sector. With a friendly and supportive team that works collaboratively to deliver exceptional service and IT support, they have consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality. Their dedication has been recognised with nominations for the Apprenticeship Provider of the Year award for the past four years.
Company
DRIFT IT LTD
Location
23-24 The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,722.50 a year
Posted
Company
DRIFT IT LTD
Location
23-24 The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,722.50 a year
Posted