Business Administration Apprentice

SARVAL; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the food services industry is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice for their Doncaster site. The role involves supporting various teams, maintaining records, and contributing to customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and basic IT proficiency, with a focus on learning and development. Competitive apprentice salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wet Petfood Team across Planning, Logistics, Sales, and Exports activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Contribute to customer service activities.
• Participate in financial processes, including budgeting.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good numeracy and analytical skills

Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Organised and time management

Problem-solving skills

Customer service awareness

Eager to learn

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Business: SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Business Administration Apprentice based at our SARVAL Ltd, Doncaster site. This is a full-time position with day release for study.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, your duties and responsibilities will vary on the Company’s requirements but will include the following:

• Support the Wet Petfood Team across Planning, Logistics, Sales, and Exports activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports to support departmental decision-making.
• Contribute to customer service activities, ensuring a high standard of communication and support.
• Participate in financial processes, including budgeting and cost tracking.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support team objectives and projects.
• Be willing to engage in training and development in business administration, as required.
• To provide general administrative/office support to the department including data entry, filing, scanning, post duties etc.
• Develop IT proficiency using tools such as Excel and ERP systems.
• Complete other ad hoc tasks / reasonable requests as and when requested by management.

The Person

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and an ability to learn new systems (e.g., ERP).
• Organised and able to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service awareness, with a focus on meeting needs and expectations.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated.
• Proactive, taking initiative to contribute to team goals.
• Positive attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges.
• Collaborative and able to build strong working relationships.

Desirable:

• Interest in business operations, logistics, or sales.
• Previous work experience or voluntary work demonstrating organisational or administrative skills.
• Awareness of commercial and financial principles.

Salary: Competitive Apprentice Salary