Business Administration Apprentice - Automotive Industry

Exciting Business Administration Apprenticeship with a well-established automotive company based in Durham. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start their career in a professional business environment, gain a recognised qualification and become a valued member of a busy and growing team.

What you'll do

Duties:

• Supporting the day-to-day administration of the business
• Updating records and maintaining accurate information
• Handling emails, telephone calls and general enquiries
• Supporting colleagues across different areas of the business
• Organising documents and information
• Using computer systems and Microsoft Office
• Learning how the wider automotive business operates
• Taking on additional responsibilities as your confidence develops

Training

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration.

After the apprenticeship

There is strong potential for progression within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. This could include a permanent position with opportunities to take on more responsibility and grow within a supportive, well-established team.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4 or above)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4 or above)

Things to consider

Have you considered the suitability of the location, wages, hours prior to applying for this apprenticeship role?

About the employer

Croxdale Group has been owned by the same family since the start with our Head-Office is based in Croxdale, Durham, just off the A167 near Thinford.

Originally, during the Second World War, the business was predominantly a munitions factory responsible for the manufacturing of Torpedos. Following the end of the war, the business diversified using scrap metal to manufacture furniture to sell mainly in the Capital - London. Due to the huge demand, the business prospered into NESS Furniture diversifying into all types of furniture over the years, especially high end bespoke pieces for large businesses. In addition to this operation, there was an agricultural engineering business based out of what is now the Aftersales Reception facility.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year