Business Administrator Apprentice - Alway Loughborough Limited

Summary

Join Alway Loughborough Ltd as an apprentice within our growing business. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical skills, industry knowledge and recognised qualifications while contributing to exciting engineering and electrical installation projects across the UK. 

Wage

£16,432 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary reviewed annually in line with apprenticeship progress.

Overtime opportunities available where applicable.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Thursday 7am- 4pm Friday 7am- 12:30pm

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Supporting the administration team with day-to-day office duties

• Producing professional documents, quotations and reports

• Answering telephone and email enquiries from customers and suppliers

• Assisting with project documentation and health & safety records

• Updating company systems and maintaining accurate records

• Supporting purchasing, invoicing and scheduling activities

• Working closely with project managers and engineers to ensure projects run efficiently

• Learning how a successful engineering and manufacturing business operates

Where you'll work

Unit Y
Hockey Close
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5GX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

• 80% of this apprenticeship will be working with the employer and 20% 'off the job' training

• This includes attending Leicester College, Freemen's Park Campus, one day every two weeks

More training information

• Candidates may be required to complete an English assessment as part of the application process

• This will emailed to the email address showing on the application form

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

• Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Customer care skills

• Team working

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

About this employer

Alway Loughborough Ltd is a leading engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke engineering solutions for the food, beverage and manufacturing industries. Our services include sheet metal fabrication, electrical installations, mechanical installation, automation and complete turnkey project delivery. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, investing in our people and providing long-term career opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a long-term career with an established engineering company. Applicants must be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn. Throughout your apprenticeship you will receive structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Successful apprentices will develop valuable technical and professional skills while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, with opportunities for permanent employment and career progression upon completion

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Company benefits

25 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Company pension scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Company workwear and PPE provided

Structured mentoring programme.

Training and development opportunities.

Opportunity for overtime.

Long-term career progression within a growing business.

Friendly and supportive team environment.