Business Administration Apprentice
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Company: Corby Mechanical Services (CMS)
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Location: Corby , NN17 5ZA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,240.00 per year
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Sector: Business Services
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Ref: VAC-14346
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Application Deadline Date: 22/03/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm with breaks
Brief Description
Corby Mechanical Services in Corby are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. You will be carrying out many duties such as sales processing, supplier liaison, quotation preparation, order conversion, logistics coordination, exposure to accounts and much more.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths. If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - jcarter@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Organised
Punctual
Proactive
Good attention to detail
Skills Required
Interpersonal skills
Good customer service
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
Future Prospects
Further qualifications and/or progression within the company in terms of position and pay on completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Corby Mechanical Services in Corby began with a shared history in various facets of industrial engineering, spanning from precision engineering to conveyor belting and fabrication. The driving force behind CMS has always been to deliver the utmost in industrial engineering services – a commitment that Corby can trust, tailored to meet the unique demands of all valued customers in the region. They are now looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join them.
So, what will you be doing in this role? As an apprentice you will be fully trained in the following:
You will be dealing with purchase orders, goods receipting, credit control and ledger processing, as this gives scope for financial processes and greater responsibility over time, which is important.
There will be opportunities to:
Learn more about IT, communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisation.
You will manage and prioritise your own workload.
Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders confidently and contribute to process improvements or administrative efficiencies.
Demonstrate understanding of compliance (e.g. data protection, H&S, financial procedures)
Produce accurate documentation and use multiple IT systems effectively and take increasing responsibility as your confidence develops.
The progression into accounts is a real strength and supports the higher-level expectations of the qualification.
Other Information
Very generous holiday of 34 days per year.
Applicants must be able to travel to work in Corby to attend work and, attend Corby college once a month for 10 months.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. Please check the address of the employer so that you can consider how you will get to work.