Apprentice Business Administration

Fantastic opportunity to join our growing team and learn all aspects of office / business administration. The varied role will involve supporting different teams within the company, whilst working towards an Advanced Level 3 Business qualification. We love to encourage and develop our apprentices and watch them flourish and grow within their roles.

Role

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable apprentice. Good communication is very important for this role. For the right apprentice, this role will lead to a permanent position.

With the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship, the role will include some of the following areas:

  • Answering the telephone
  • Using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word and Excel and Outlook
  • Use of our own CRM Software
  • Data processing, including customer requests and orders
  • Arranging deliveries - liaising with customers and internal team members 
  • Data management and filing
  • Alternating tasks within the finance and sales department
  • Order processing
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices
  • Assisting with credit control
  • Assisting all members of the team as and when required
  • Dealing with requests for information
  • Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Full training will be given.

Training

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
  • You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
  • This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
  • You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
  • Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
  • All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate.

Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm .
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Desired Skills

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

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

J D UK LTD
The J D (UK) Ltd and Alunet Systems Ltd group are leading distributors of all residential doors. We are one of the largest distributors of roll-formed aluminium profiles in Europe as well as one of Europe's largest distributers of sectional doors. JD UK, founded as a small family-run business in the mid 1990’s has grown phenomenally in the intervening years. We are specialists with over 20 years of experience, providing homes all across the UK with the best quality garage door products from around the world. We provide unique door systems for all applications, with one of the largest standard RAL palettes on offer and the largest range of laminated/foiled finishes available. Alunet Systems Ltd is a market leading provider of aluminium bi-folding and sliding door systems, as well as aluminium windows and rooflights.

Job Details

Company
J D UK LTD
Location
LOW MILL LANE, RAVENSTHORPE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DEWSBURY, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,664 a year
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