Business Development Apprentice in Swindon

This is a varied, outward-facing role focused on growing Solatek’s ITAD operation. You’ll be responsible for contacting organisations to offer our IT collection and disposal service, managing those relationships, and coordinating the logistics of collections. Over time, the role has real scope to grow as the business grows.

Wage: £14,560 for the first year, potentially increasing with experience. Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage plus commission structure applies.

Training course: Business Administrator (Level 3).

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. One hour for lunch. 35 hours a week.

Duration: 1 year 6 months.

What you’ll do at work:

• Managing and growing a database of existing ITAD accounts — schools, businesses, and other organisations — keeping in regular contact to arrange collections.
• Contacting new prospects via phone and email to promote our ITAD service and generate new collection bookings.
• Researching and identifying new sectors and contact sources beyond our existing database.
• Planning efficient collection routes and coordinating with our warehouse team on incoming stock.
• Overseeing the end-to-end collections process, including booking, briefing, and post-collection reporting.
• Advertising our ITAD services through email campaigns and other appropriate channels.
• Identifying opportunities where ITAD clients may also benefit from purchasing refurbished stock.
• Contributing to the development of processes and systems as the business grows.

Where you’ll work: 8 ROCKHAVEN PARK KEMBREY STREET SWINDON SN2 8BB

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Skills:

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation.
• Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
• Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
• Makes recommendations for improvements and presents solutions to management.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
• Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.

Requirements: GCSE in Maths (grade 3). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About this employer: Solatek is a technology resale and refurbishment business based in Swindon. We buy, refurbish, and resell IT equipment across multiple channels — including B2B wholesale, e-commerce platforms, and IT Asset Disposal (ITAD). We work with schools, businesses, and organisations across the UK to responsibly collect and process end-of-life IT equipment, giving it a second life where possible. We’re a small, growing team currently building out our processes and systems. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage and genuinely shape how the role develops.