Administrative Assistant Apprentice

We are a Subaru Performance parts specialist who sell Subaru parts online and in our retail shop. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to help in all areas of the business, including sales, accounts and warehousing. If you are looking for a varied role which will give you experience of several disciplines, this is the role for you!

What you'll do

• Sales order processing
• Inputting invoices
• Answering customer calls
• Packing as and when needed
• Social media admin across all platforms

Training

• Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15 months, one morning per week with on-site sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment.
• Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
• Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
• On-the-job training.
• Off-the-job training.

After the apprenticeship

Possible progression to Sales Administrator.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, 4 subjects including Maths and English (grade C/4 or equivalent)

Things to consider

• An interest in cars would be preferred.
• Our office is home to three friendly dogs, so you'll need to be comfortable working in an environment where dogs are present.

Benefits

Company pension.

About the employer

Since we began back in 2001 we've grown to become one of the UK's leading independent Subaru parts specialists for all Subaru models including WRX and STI, Legacy, Forester and BRZ.

We stock a huge range of both standard and performance upgrade parts including many exclusive products developed in-house and supply to both retail and trade, backed up via telephone or email support should it be required.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year