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Business Administrator Apprentice

Bar Graphic Machinery LTD · Bradford · posted 16 October 2026

Wage
£25,350 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
13 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who would like to gain hands-on experience in a real business environment while working towards a recognised qualification.  Duties will include:

  • Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
  • Receiving and responding to emails
  • Carrying out general day-to-day office administration
  • Preparing, scanning, filing and organising documents
  • Entering and updating information on company systems and spreadsheets
  • Preparing basic letters, emails, quotations and other business documents
  • Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records
  • Assisting with incoming and outgoing post
  • Helping with orders, invoices and other paperwork
  • Liaising with customers, suppliers and other members of the team
  • Using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Keeping electronic and paper filing systems organised and up to date
  • Providing general administrative support to the team
  • Maintaining confidentiality when handling business and customer information
  • Taking on additional responsibilities as your skills and knowledge develop

Your training

Level 3 Business Administrator qualification (equivalent to A level) 

  • Planned online workshops and regular formal reviews
  • Bespoke programme to cater for slower and faster achieving learners
  • One-to-one sessions to meet the needs of individual learners
  • Helps with career progression planning
  • Telephone, email and video support - 5 days a week
  • An assigned personal tutor
  • Access to the E-Portfolio System - 7 days a week
  • Access to the Maths and English E-Learning System - 7 days a week
  • Access to the BPIF Skills Hub E-Learning System - 7 days a week
  • Access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - 7 days a week
  • Specialist support for learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Where it leads

After successful completion of the L3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, we would expect for you to become a full-time Business Administrator within the team & support you in continuing your learning. 

About Bar Graphic Machinery LTD

Bar Graphic Machinery Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of Label Finishing, Die Cutting Slitter Rewinders, Digital Label Converting Finishing Systems and Flexible Packaging Finishing Equipment for the Label and Flexible Packaging printing industries worldwide.

Things to consider

Previous experience is not necessary; we are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingPositive can do attitudeHelpfulFriendly & politeEnthusiastic

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 6 OXFORD PLACE, BRADFORD, BD3 0EF

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