Job Title: Admin Assistant Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship (18mths)  

Location: Uckfield

Salary: £17,000.00 – £20,000.00 per annum

Full Time: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking design and manufacturing company, as an Admin Assistant Apprentice. Based in Uckfield, you’ll become a vital part of a supportive and professional team, gaining hands-on experience across administration, procurement, planning, and finance, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll be part of a growing and innovative business, supporting a wide range of office functions that help keep our operations running smoothly. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is organised, friendly, and eager to learn in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship with one-on-one mentoring
• Career progression opportunities within a thriving business
• Exposure to multiple departments (accounts, planning, procurement)
• Supportive team environment that values development
• Learn industry-relevant systems and practices in a modern office

Desired Requirements

• GCSE or equivalent in English at Grade 4/C or above
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner
• Reliable and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving attitude and team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities for an apprentice

As an Admin Assistant Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in supporting our day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative support to key departments including accounts, production planning, and procurement
• Carrying out accurate data entry and maintaining digital records
• Answering and directing phone calls with professionalism and courtesy
• Using office systems to assist with scheduling, delivery notes, and documentation
• Managing correspondence and maintaining filing systems
• Creating delivery notes through our ERP system
• Assisting with O&M (Operation and Maintenance) Manuals
• Helping schedule project timelines and track progress
• Raising purchase orders when required

You’ll be working with experienced colleagues and learning how to run an efficient, well-organised office within a dynamic business environment.

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:

• Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
• A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
• Development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
• Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
• Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2

Prospects

Once you have completed your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to potentially go into a permanent based role such as:

• Senior Administrative Assistant
• Office Manager or Team Administrator
• Executive Assistant or PA
• HR, Finance, or Marketing Assistant
• Project or Operations Coordinator

For more information or to apply, please contact Frankie at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769.