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.

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