Business Development Apprentice
This is a varied, outward-facing role focused on growing Solatek’s ITAD operation. You’ll be responsible for contacting organisations to offer our IT collection and disposal service, managing those relationships, and coordinating the logistics of collections. Over time, the role has real scope to grow as the business grows.
Role
- Managing and growing a database of existing ITAD accounts — schools, businesses, and other organisations — keeping in regular contact to arrange collections
- Contacting new prospects via phone and email to promote our ITAD service and generate new collection bookings
- Researching and identifying new sectors and contact sources beyond our existing database
- Planning efficient collection routes and coordinating with our warehouse team on incoming stock
- Overseeing the end-to-end collections process, including booking, briefing, and post-collection reporting
- Advertising our ITAD services through email campaigns and other appropriate channels
- Identifying opportunities where ITAD clients may also benefit from purchasing refurbished stock
- Contributing to the development of processes and systems as the business grows
Training
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- On-the-job training in the workplace
- Taught sessions via New College Swindon
Room to grow, as Solatek expands, so does the opportunity within it.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. 1 hour for lunch. 35 hours a week.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 10th July 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 5th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Confidence
- Resilience
- Self-motivated
- CRM skills
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 3 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 3 (Essential)
About the Employer
SOLATEK LTD
Solatek is a technology resale and refurbishment business based in Swindon. We buy, refurbish, and resell IT equipment across multiple channels — including B2B wholesale, e-commerce platforms, and IT Asset Disposal (ITAD). We work with schools, businesses, and organisations across the UK to responsibly collect and process end-of-life IT equipment, giving it a second life where possible.
We’re a small, growing team currently building out our processes and systems. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage and genuinely shape how the role develops.