Fully Funded Business Admin Apprentice — 19-Month Path

Barrett Steel; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded 19-month apprenticeship

£16,500 salary during apprenticeship

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension + Life Assurance

Discounts on retail and leisure

Health and wellbeing services

Long-term career progression

Mentor during apprenticeship

Job summary

Barrett Steel offers a fully funded 19-month Business Administration Apprenticeship with one study day per week and the rest on site. You will be mentored by a strong site team and use blended learning techniques to gain core business skills.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and covers sales support, pricing data, ordering, and records management while developing knowledge of steel tube products and processing capabilities. A long-term career progression is possible.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Interest in developing a career in Barrett Steel.
• Willingness to learn across sales, operations and technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with customer enquiries, quotations, order entry and routine account administration.
• Learn and use the company’s computer systems accurately and consistently.
• Develop knowledge of steel tube products, processing capabilities, customer applications and relevant industry terminology.
• Assist with commercial pricing by gathering accurate product, processing and delivery information.
• Track orders through the business and communicate clearly with colleagues to help meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and follow company procedures for quality, safety and information handling.
• Build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across departments.

Skills

Organised and methodical

IT skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5+)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Barrett Steel offers a fully funded 19-month Business Administration Apprenticeship with one study day per week and the rest on site. You will be mentored by a strong site team and use blended learning techniques to gain core business skills.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and covers sales support, pricing data, ordering, and records management while developing knowledge of steel tube products and processing capabilities. A long-term career progression is possible.