Business Administration Apprentice

Total Training Provision; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable glazing company in Sheffield offers a Business Administration Apprentice position. This role provides hands-on experience in project processes, estimating, and administration within a commercial team. The ideal candidate will receive structured training, work alongside seasoned professionals, and gain valuable skills over an 18-month apprenticeship. There is potential for a permanent role post-apprenticeship, along with a competitive wage of up to £17,000 yearly.

Benefits

Mentoring from experienced professionals

Project experience

Company fun days

Free food vans

Qualifications

• Desirable to have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4 or above).
• Basic IT / Microsoft Office skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the commercial team.
• Assist with project coordination from inquiry to completion.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Support estimating activity with paperwork.
• Communicate professionally with teams and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4 or above)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above)

Job description

GRANADA GLAZING LTD

Location: Sheffield (S25 3QD)

Join Granada Glazing as a Business Administration Apprentice and gain real hands‑on experience supporting live projects within a busy commercial team. You’ll learn project processes, estimating and administration while working alongside experienced professionals, with structured training and progression opportunities available.

Key details:

• Annual wage: Competitive (up to £17,000 per annum).
• Training course: Business Administrator (Level 3).
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Start date: Monday 9 February 2026.
• Duration: 18 months.
• Positions available: 1.

Work:

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative support to the commercial team, including Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
• Support the coordination of projects from enquiry stage through to completion.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining project documentation and records.
• Help monitor project timelines, progress and general workflow organisation.
• Support estimating activity by helping prepare estimates and related paperwork.
• Learn pricing and tender processes within the business.
• Work with internal departments to support smooth project delivery.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and occasionally with customers/clients.
• Assist with general office duties as required.
• Take part in apprenticeship training, reviews and development activities.

Where you’ll work:

• Quantim House, Campbell Way, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 3QD.

Training:

• An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation:

• Total Training Provision Limited.

Your training course:

• Business Administrator.
• Equal to Level 3 (A level).

Training plan:

• Training will take place primarily at the apprentice’s workplace at Granada Glazing, alongside regular off‑the‑job training delivered through planned sessions with the training provider. Training will be delivered on a regular basis throughout the apprenticeship, alongside normal working hours.
• The apprenticeship will be delivered by Total Training Provision, providing structured support throughout the programme. Training will include a blend of on‑the‑job learning, planned off‑the‑job training sessions, regular progress reviews and assessment activities to support the apprentice’s development and successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

Requirements:

Desired qualifications:

• GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) desirable.
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) desirable.

Skills:

• Communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Team working.

Other requirements (desirable, not essential):

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Basic IT / Microsoft Office skills.
• Interest in construction, manufacturing or glazing.

About Granada Glazing:

Granada Glazing is a leading UK designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium secondary glazing. With over 45 years’ experience, they support commercial, heritage and residential projects nationwide, delivering high‑quality glazing solutions that improve thermal efficiency, reduce noise and enhance building performance.

Website: https://gsecg.com/

Company benefits:

Structured apprenticeship with mentoring from experienced professionals, project experience and CAD skill development. Enjoy a great working environment with company fun days, free food vans and treats for celebrations throughout the year.

After this apprenticeship:

Potential progression into a permanent technical/commercial role after the apprenticeship.