Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Pure Filters as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting dispatch, sales orders, finance and office operations while completing your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Annual wage

£14,560.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business Administrator – Level 3

Hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Duration

18 Months

Positions available

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Working within the office team, you will support a range of administrative and operational activities that are essential to the smooth running of the business.

This is a varied role offering exposure to dispatch, finance and customer service processes within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting dispatch operations and ensuring orders are processed correctly
Processing customer sales orders accurately and efficiently
Assisting with purchase ledger activities
Raising and managing invoices
Handling incoming phone calls and customer enquiries
Monitoring and updating tracked cases/orders
Supporting general administration tasks across the office
Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
Using IT systems including Excel, Word and internal databases

This role requires strong attention to detail, good memory and the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.

Where you’ll work

Pure Filters Ltd
1 & 2 Alma Industrial Estate
Regent Street
Rochdale
OL12 0HQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business Administrator – Level 3

Your training plan

You will complete the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training will include:

Structured off-the-job training with Rochdale Training
Administration and business processes
Finance basics including invoicing and purchase ledger
Customer service and communication skills
IT systems including Excel and data management
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)

End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths (Desired)
GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English (Desired)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Basic IT skills (Excel, Word, general computer use)
Good attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
Good memory and ability to retain information
Ability to follow processes accurately
Clear communication skills

Other requirements

Confident and not shy when speaking to customers
Reliable and punctual
Willing to learn
Positive attitude
Able to work in a fast-paced environment

About this company

Pure Filters Ltd is a well-established Rochdale-based manufacturer specialising in air filtration solutions, with over 25 years’ experience supplying a wide range of industries. The company produces thousands of product lines from its local production facility and is known for its strong focus on quality, technical expertise and customer service.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you will gain hands-on experience across administration, finance and operations. You will play a key role in supporting dispatch, sales processing and customer communication, developing valuable skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

After this apprenticeship