Summary
Shearline is a premier precision engineering company offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions. They are currently looking for a Business Administration apprentice to join and learn within their team.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm if under 18, between 7.00am and 5.00pm if over 18.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 9 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
Shearline are looking for a business administrator apprentice to join the team. Typical tasks may include;
* Scanning, printing and collating documents
* Filing
* Occasionally answering the phones
* Maintenance and updating our MRP database system
* Data input
* Updating daily meeting power points
* When proficient help with holiday cover
* Assist with stock taking and inputting data into MRP system
* On the job training
You will be mentored by a supervisor to achieve the highest level of business administration possible throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship and in time be responsible for own quality of work.
The apprenticeship includes regular reviews with your mentor, manager and HR and you will need to complete college study on a weekly basis as part of your working hours.
Where you’ll work
Shearline Engineering, Precision House, St. Thomas Place
Ely
CB7 4EX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
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.
Your training plan
* The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
* Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 5)
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
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
There may be times when you'll primarily observe a skilled professional at work. During these moments, it will be important for you to take initiative and stay motivated in order to maximise the learning opportunities oof your apprenticeship.