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Level 3 Business Apprenticeship at Silicone Engineering

Silicone Engineering Limited · Blackburn · posted 23 October 2026

Wage
£17,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 8 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
13 November 2026
Positions
1

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Job Role: 

  • Receiving and logging the purchase orders in accordance with the commercial manual within the required time frames. Checking the accuracy of information on the PO, verifying cost base and previous pricing, cross checking against quotations if available, consulting with the engineers on accuracy of drawings or specifications provided
  • Raising and scheduling production works orders to accommodate production workload and lead times
  • Providing customers with accurate and quick feedback as to statuses of the orders and deliveries
  • Provide an effective communications link between external and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure effective communication internally with associated departments and externally with customers and suppliers to progress customer orders efficiently
  • Check and verify all aspects of customer orders before entering them onto the system and conduct maintenance to amend, record and eliminate errors
  • Reception duties; answering the calls and welcoming the visitors, running the organisation meeting rooms’ calendar, uploading drawings onto the system, logging NCRs and creating packs, assist with the Fire Evacuation procedure etc…

Functional Duties:

  • Adhere to the guidelines set by the commercial orders manual, the commercial enquiries manual and Health and Safety policies to satisfy company and customer needs, ensuring accuracy
  • Communicate professionally when emailing, making or taking phone calls, and in person to ensure delivery of a quality customer service
  • Ensure accuracy in the detail of contract orders and verify/compare with the issued quotations by adhering to the commercial guidelines and manuals
  • Complete training relevant to the Commercial Department and develop knowledge, techniques and skills to improve performance against KPIs
  • Provide cover for other member(s) of the department when required
  • Complete training relevant to the role and develop knowledge, techniques and skills to improve performance against KPIs
  • Occasionally undertake, other duties as necessary, to meet the needs of the Company's business

Reporting to: Head of Commercial and Marketing

Department: Commercial

Your training

  • The training will be with Blackburn College and the Apprentice will need to attend college one day a week 

Where it leads

  • Commercial Assistant role with potential to progress

About Silicone Engineering Limited

Established since 1959, Silicone Engineering were one of the first pioneering companies to specialise in the manufacture and supply of silicone rubber for sealing, insulation and protection of applications in a wide range of industrial sectors.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE English Literature (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Greenbank Business Park, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3HU

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