Sales and Business Administration Apprentice
Gerda Security Products Limited · Mildenhall · posted 10 June 2026
Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
Main roles and responsbilities:
- Raise quotations, for fire rated doors, from survey and interpret data using technical specification sheets
- Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries
- Deal with direct sales to leaseholders and assist with domestic sales of Gerda 2000 keys
- Assist Account Managers with any queries or follow ups
- Update filing and maintain files to ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
- Update databases (Dynamics, RTIS, Business Central and Smartsheet)
- Survey scheduling and making appointments with residents
- Process orders and raise production paperwork, planning orders into the factory
- Maintain a safe working environment by following all health and safety procedures
- Update computer system to keep necessary records and keep paperwork up to date
- Participate in team briefings to ensure company targets are met
The Sales and Business Administration Apprentice will collaborate with the Sales, Planning, Account Management, Finance, and Production teams across multiple company locations. At times, liaison with customers will be required.
This role will contribute to the company’s success by ensuring the efficient processing of orders, thereby supporting seamless ongoing operations.
Your training
- The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Where it leads
- Possibility of a full-time job or higher qualification via the apprentice route
About Gerda Security Products Limited
We are a leading British manufacturer of high specification, top performance fire doorsets and specialist in Emergency Access Products. We major in design and development of our own products using safe design principles.
Things to consider
Company benefits include: a pension, Life Insurance, Digital GP, Perkbox and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiative
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) — essential
Where you'll work
- Technologies House, 26 Hampstead Avenue, Mildenhall, IP28 7AS
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