Business Admin Apprentice in Preston

Business Admin Apprentice

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Ready to launch your future? Electropak Ltd in Preston offers a fantastic Business Administration Apprenticeship! Join a dynamic office team, learn vital admin skills, and be part of a company driving innovation in aerospace, defence, and clean energy.

Training

This will be a blended delivery, a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face‑to‑face. All training will take place on site and within your working hours. Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity are embedded throughout the course.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a motivated apprentice to support our Operations Director, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, quality‑driven environment. If you’re eager to learn, organised, and ready to contribute to a thriving engineering business, Electropak could be the perfect place to start your career.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Processing and inputting sales and purchase orders accurately.
• Checking purchase orders and following up with subcontractors as needed.
• Loading jobs onto our bespoke system, Progress Plus.
• Updating customers regularly on job progress and scheduling.
• Communicating professionally with customers via email and telephone.
• Updating the system with completed job details and producing weekly reports.
• Taking minutes during meetings and assisting with documentation.
• Supporting the Operations Director with Health & Safety, HR, and Quality processes.

Outcome

Potential to move into other roles within the company.

Working Week

7.45 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, 7.45 am – 2 pm on Fridays.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Technically minded
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft
• Good written and verbal communication

Qualifications Required

• GCSE English 9‑4 (Essential)
• GCSE Maths 9‑4 (Essential)

About the Employer

Electropak Ltd, based in Preston, Lancashire, is a trusted name in precision engineering and busbar manufacturing, serving industries including aerospace, defence, rail, and clean energy. As we continue to grow, we are excited to offer this fantastic apprenticeship opportunity in our office.