Business Administrator Apprentice
Sturdy Foods Limited · Leeming Bar Industrial Estate · posted 14 July 2026
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Tactical work:
- To collate payroll data each month and liaise with the bookkeepers to produce payroll
- To receive customer orders and input onto the sales system, ensuring accuracy is maintained
- To book transport for customer orders and ensure orders are delivered as required
- To carry out any other general office tasks and ensure the office is kept well organised and efficient, supporting other team members as needed
- To liaise with bookkeepers on day to day finance queries and answer queries as received in a timely fashion
Strategic work:
- To work with other team members and the Managing Director on continually improving systems and processes
- To undertake and deliver any agreed projects
Position specific KPI's and standards:
- To ensure a high standard of administration and keep errors to a minimum
- To liaise effectively with colleagues and display strong communication skills
- To maintain a friendly and helpful manner at all times when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Company wide standards:
- The company's general rules and procedures will be followed according to the company handbook
- The company's core values will be displayed and respected at all times
- Professional standards and behaviour are expected at all times at work
- The company's strategic objective, targets and plans are to be understood and worked towards at all times
Your training
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Location - Unit 1, Plews Lane, Northallerton DL7 9UL
- Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College
Where it leads
There may be an opportunity for career progression after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About Sturdy Foods Limited
We are a supplier of top quality Italian ingredients to restaurants across the UK, we listed Sturdy Foods pizza Dough Balls & Sourdough when our incumbent supplier let us down on supply & have not looked back since. Excellent quality products, excellent service & support. Our sales have increased due to the better quality products and consistent supply. Highly recommend
Things to consider
Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance.
Applicants who obtained their GCSE qualifications outside the UK must hold a Statement of Comparability certificate demonstrating equivalence to UK GCSE standards.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT 1, PLEWS WAY, LEEMING BAR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHALLERTON, DL7 9UL
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