Business Administration Apprentice Croydon

Our client, a trusted leader in the UK's garage door industry since 1976, is looking for a reliable and accurate administrative apprentice to work across their coordination and installing teams for their Croydon office whilst completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

What you will do

Core administration:

• Answer and direct telephone calls and shared inbox emails promptly and courteously, taking accurate messages and passing them to the right person the same day

Produce, format and proofread letters, emails, forms and routine documents using company templates

Enter and update information accurately across all digital systems, and Microsoft 365

Maintain electronic filing

Arrange meetings, book rooms, prepare agendas and take clear action notes when asked

Keep trackers and spreadsheets up to date and flag gaps, errors or overdue items to the line manager

Welcome visitors and candidates to the office and follow signing-in procedures

• Travel to other branches to cover
• Provide cover on Saturday as required
• Assist with deliveries and occasional onsite work – heavy lifting involved

Training

The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship through Vocate Training.

You will be taught through:

4-6 Weekly 1-2-1 Sessions with your tutor

Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard

The course is a 12–18 month programme

After the apprenticeship

A full-time position is expected following successful completion of the apprenticeship

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

About the employer

We have been a trusted leader in the UK's garage door industry since 1976, delivering high-quality products and services across Greater London and the South East for nearly five decades. We specialise in the supply, installation, repair, and automation of garage doors, including up-and-over, sectional, roller, side-hinged, and sliding garage doors. The garage doors we supply and install are available in various styles, finishes, and materials such as steel, timber, and aluminium.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: INVOLVE SELECTION LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 8am-5pm Monday – Friday
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,700 a year