Business Admin Apprentice
WASHINGTON METAL WORKS LIMITED, Old Fold, Gateshead
Business Admin Apprentice
£15,808 a year
WASHINGTON METAL WORKS LIMITED, Old Fold, Gateshead
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Old Fold, Gateshead
Full Job Description
Introduction
This Business Admin apprenticeship is for a hardworking committed apprentice to join a busy, fast paced office environment to support customers in production of jobs.
An individual with an engineering mindset would be a great fit for this role, learning how to build routers and quoting work throughout their apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Washington Metalworks is a specialist UK sheet metal fabrication subcontractor with over 40 years’ experience supporting OEM manufacturers in demanding industries.
We manufacture precision components at scale — from switchgear enclosures and data centre infrastructure to rail components, earthmoving equipment, and vehicle chassis — all produced in the North East and delivered across the UK.
By bringing every stage in-house, we offer a fully integrated service covering design, laser profiling, punching, forming, fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly. The result is greater control, consistent quality, and reliable delivery at scale.
What You'll Do
- Printing route cards
- Pairing route cards with relevant drawings
- Creating packing lists
- Attend internal meetings to take minutes and action points
- Process customer schedules
- Locate missing parts around the factory
- Help relevant Process Manager to organise job cards
Training Outcome
- There is the possibility of full-time, permanent employment where available for the right candidate
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday- Thursday 7:30am- 4:30pm Friday 7:30am- 11:30am
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.