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Apprentice Business Administrator

DRIVE DIRECT AUTOMOTIVE LTD · SALE

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
9 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Fantastic opportunity to join our growing team and learn all aspects of office / business administration. The varied role will involve supporting different teams within the company, whilst working towards a Level 3 Business qualification. We love to encourage and develop our apprentices and watch them flourish and grow within their roles.

Day to day

Drive Direct are looking for a reliable, hard working and enthusiastic Apprentice Administrator to learn and perform a wide and interesting variety of tasks within the administration and support team. Applicants able to drive will be given preference due to the location.

The role after training will include:

  • Providing support to our traffic planners
  • Assisting in daily general office tasks
  • Inputting vehicle collection and delivery details on our traffic management system
  • Plan the delivery of commercial vehicles throughout the UK using our team of Trade Plate drivers
  • Using our MANDATA software
  • Answering the telephone and handling customer bookings / queries
  • Sending reports and ensuring delivery information is accurate
  • Assisting all members of the team as and when required
  • Dealing with requests for information
  • Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

What you would study

Business administrator (level 3)

As a Business Admin Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
  • You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
  • This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
  • You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
  • Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
  • All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Training provider: C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

What you need

  • GCSE 5 GCSE's including maths and English at grade 5/ C or above (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

After the apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent role for the right applicant.

Where

SALE, North West (M33).

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About DRIVE DIRECT AUTOMOTIVE LTD

Drive Direct Automotive Ltd, formed in 1997, is a well-established vehicle delivery company specialising in the professional movement of commercial vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. Working with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, finance companies and other major organisations, the company provides reliable same-day, next-day and scheduled delivery services. Drive Direct combines experienced people with modern booking and vehicle-tracking technology and is committed to providing its customers with a professional, efficient and high-quality service. Find out more about Drive Direct

Things to consider

  • Preference will be given to applicants able to drive to the workplace on a daily basis as the location is difficult on public transport. More local applicants will be prioritised
  • Some type of previous paid work experience is preferred by the employer

Reference 2000060178.

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