Business Support Administrator Apprentice
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Company: RSP UK Ltd
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Location: Roxton, MK44 3ET
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,193.60 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14595
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Application Deadline Date: 09/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Brief Description
RSP UK Ltd, based in Roxton, Bedfordshire, are looking for a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is customer-focused and has a keen eye for detail. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) 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 - rstevens@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291742
Personal Qualities
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to switch between tasks and respond to changing business priorities
- Proactive and motivated, taking the initiative to support colleagues and solve problems where appropriate
- Methodical and organised, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
- A professional approach to work and timekeeping
- Able to remain calm under pressure while managing a varied workload
- Committed to providing excellent customer service and representing RSP UK Ltd in a professional manner
Skills Required
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and friendly approach
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
- Ability to work well as part of a team while also being confident working independently when required
- IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
- Reliable, motivated and eager to develop a career in business administration
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, RSP offer:
Career Development: They are committed to the professional growth and development of employees. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills and knowledge that will set you up for a successful career in your chosen field.
Exciting Projects: They are involved in a wide range of exciting projects that offer unique challenges and opportunities for growth. As an apprentice, you will have the chance to contribute to these projects and make a meaningful impact.
Opportunities for Advancement: As a growing company, they offer opportunities for advancement and career progression. They believe in promoting from within and providing employees with the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Vacancy Detail
RSP UK was founded in 2016, as the UK subsidiary of the RSP group, who have manufactured premium suction excavators since 1993, when production began in Saalfeld, Germany. Over the last 30 years, the RSP brand has expanded globally and employs 500 people across three continents. RSP suction excavators are now at work in over 30 countries, enabling the company to offer customers a valuable combination of global intelligence and local insight. Since its inception, RSP UK has grown to 40 employees and is a trailblazer for technology that improves safety and efficiency across the UK construction, engineering, and utilities sectors.
As a Business Support Administration Apprentice with RSP UK Ltd, you will gain hands-on experience across a variety of business functions while working towards a recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills in administration, communication, organisation and business operations within a supportive and professional environment.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a proactive approach to their work. You will enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable when priorities change and feel confident communicating with colleagues across different departments.
In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Service team by carrying out tasks such as data entry, document management, updating service records, preparing basic quotations and scanning and maintaining PDI documentation. You will also manage incoming telephone calls and emails, responding to routine enquiries where appropriate or directing them to the relevant team member with guidance from the Senior Operations Coordinator.
As your confidence and experience grow, you will assist with scheduling service appointments and coordinating engineers to ensure work is completed efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and ensuring documentation is filed and archived in line with company procedures. You will also help monitor office and facilities stock levels, ensuring essential supplies are ordered and replenished when required.
The apprenticeship will provide opportunities to work with other departments across the business. You will support the Training Coordinator with a range of administrative duties, including scanning and archiving customer information, assisting with diary management and providing administrative cover during periods of absence. In addition, you will work alongside the Sales Coordinator by preparing Customer Purchase Agreements (CPA) for lead-in vehicles, helping to ensure the RSP vehicle fleet remains compliant with requirements such as MOTs, PMIs and tachograph calibrations, while also providing support when required.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge, build your confidence and gain practical experience across the business, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in business administration.
Other Information
As the role is based at their premises in the rural village of Roxton, where public transport links are limited, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle to travel to and from work.
Interviews will be week commencing 17th August (date to be confirmed).
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford 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 and please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.