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19 June 2026

Apprentice Business Administrator - The Preparation Group

You will be part of a busy team supporting the administration of a floor preparation company based in Lincoln. The role includes general admin tasks, customer service, and training course support, helping the business run efficiently while delivering a high standard of service and support to customers and colleagues.

What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What You’ll Do at Work

Duties will include, but will not be limited to: 

  • To answer all incoming calls in a professional, polite manner

  • To assist all departments in the day-to-day running of the business

  • To be able to produce quotations for the Contracting Department, filing and printing

  • To be able to produce quotations and invoices for Sales

  • To help with the organisation and setting up of training events in our Training School

  • Filing to be carried out for the Sales Manager

  • Answering and producing emails when required

  • Working with the Training co-ordinator to ensure smooth running of Training events

  • Maintain a clean, safe working area

  • All other duties as required in respect of the needs of the business

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3 Standard

  • A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course

  • This is a work-based programme with college attendance required once a month

  • All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Possible progression for the right candidate onto Junior Sales position.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

  • Communication skills

  • IT skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Organisation skills

  • Customer care skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Presentation skills

  • Administrative skills

  • Number skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Logical

  • Team working

  • Patience

Qualifications
GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) - Essential

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

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Vacancy Details

  • Reference

    VAC2000032589

  • Employer

    The Preparation Group

  • Location

    LN2 4JB

  • Hours

    Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 or 08:30 - 16:30

  • Salary

    £15,600 a year

  • Qualification

    Business Administrator Level 3

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026

  • Start date

    29 July 2026

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