Business Admin Apprentice
Minerva Fire & Security LTD · Battlesbridge · posted 10 August 2026
Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and direct enquiries to the appropriate person
- Welcome and assist visitors attending the office
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
- Receive, check and record parcels and deliveries
- Maintain accurate office records and filing systems
- Provide general administrative support to management and office staff
- Monitor engineers’ start and finish times
- Allocate and issue stock and equipment to engineers
- Check out materials and equipment from stock to engineer van stock
- Assist with scheduling and operational administration as required
- Support engineers by ordering equipment and materials as instructed
- Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels
- Order materials, tools and equipment from suppliers
- Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and lead times
- Arrange returns of faulty or surplus equipment to suppliers
- Assist with regular stock checks and stock management processes
- Order and issue company uniforms and PPE to staff
- Liaise with hire companies to arrange equipment hire, delivery and collection from customer sites
- Monitor calibration schedules for electrical testing equipment and ensure records remain up to date
- Assist with monitoring company vehicle requirements, including tyre replacement, servicing schedules and general vehicle equipment
- Update and maintain company records using office software and management systems
- Experience of DEXT, Uptick and Xero would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be given
Your training
- You will achieve your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
- There are workshops that you will need to attend via Teams
- You will have a mentor for one to one teaching and learning
- In-house training will be given to support specifics of the role
Where it leads
There will be ongoing opportunities for career progression for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.
About Minerva Fire & Security LTD
We are a well established Fire and Security installation company providing the installation, maintenance and servicing of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and related security systems.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- THE LIMES, FARM CRESCENT, BATTLESBRIDGE, WICKFORD, SS11 7QP
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