Business Admin Apprentice

Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice required at Blue Diamond Engineering. This is a varied office-based role including data input, reception duties, purchasing, marketing support and document control. Ideal for an organised individual with strong time management skills looking to start a long-term career.

Blue Diamond Engineering are looking to recruit a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice to join their busy and growing team.

This is a varied and hands-on role within a professional engineering environment, offering valuable experience across administration, purchasing, customer service and business operations.

Main Duties:

Inputting data into the Progress MRP System, including:

Logging enquiries

Sourcing material and subcontract prices

Preparing quotations

Converting quotes into sales orders

Processing material demands and subcontract activities

Generating and issuing purchase orders

Reception duties – answering and transferring calls, welcoming visitors and managing deliveries

General typing and filing

Managing office supplies and uniform stock

Assisting with marketing activities

Supporting document control, Quality Assurance, and Health & Safety procedures

Carrying out any other duties as directed by the CEO/Manager

Hours of Work:
38 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 8:30/9:00am – 5:00/5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
(30-minute unpaid lunch break daily)

Salary:
Starting at £8.00 per hour in year one, increasing each year until completion of the apprenticeship. Continued career progression opportunities are available upon successful completion.

Start Date:
As soon as possible. The employer is keen to appoint someone this month, with college enrolment expected from September 2026 intake.

• Training

  Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard.

  Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and college attendance (from September 2026 intake). The apprentice will develop skills in business administration, communication, I T systems, customer service, purchasing processes, and compliance procedures.

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Initiative

03/03/2026

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and college attendance (from September 2026 intake). The apprentice will develop skills in business administration, communication, I T systems, customer service, purchasing processes, and compliance procedures.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Initiative Shildon Business Centre Blue Diamond Engineering Shildon Business Centre Blue Diamond Engineering