Business Admin Apprentice in Gateshead

To support and assist the National Accounts department. You will support in providing a high-quality support function to the wider business. Assist the accounts department in executing day-to-day tasks. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

About the Company

Astley has amassed a wealth of expertise in creating branded environments, supporting clients such as Sainsbury’s, The Co operative, JET and Hilton Hotels with a variety of essential signage solutions. From multi-location rollout programmes across the UK and Europe, to highly bespoke single site installations, Astley has built up a reputation of providing the very best consultancy and expert client support in the industry.

What you’ll do at work

• Carry out general administrative tasks, including data entry, and document management
• Apply for permits and maintain accurate records of applications and approvals
• Log new jobs into the internal systems, ensuring all required information is complete and accurate
• Communicate and instruct relevant departments with job requirements, updates, and changes
• Release jobs to production, ensuring schedules, documentation, and materials are aligned
• Assist with tracking job progress and updating systems as required
• Provide support to the wider team, contributing to a smooth and efficient workflow
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety guidelines

The Candidate

• GCSE English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) essential
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working