Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice – UK Industrial Tapes LTD

Apprenticeship Description

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice – Purchasing & Order Processing

UK Industrial Tapes LTD

📍 Location: Brumwell House, Westway Industrial Estate, Throckley, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, NE15 9EW
💰 Salary: £8.50 per hour
⏰ Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)
🎓 Training Course: Level 3 Business Administrator
📢 Positions Available: 1

Why Join UK Industrial Tapes?

Are you looking to kickstart your career in purchasing and business administration? This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-run business with 27 years of success, specialising in high-performance tapes for a wide range of markets worldwide.

At UK Industrial Tapes, we believe in investing in our apprentices—for the right candidate, there is a strong opportunity for full-time employment after the apprenticeship.

You will gain valuable skills and hands-on experience in purchasing, order processing, production planning, and administration, working with global suppliers and customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔹 Purchasing

• Raising internal works orders and external purchase orders based on demand triggers.

• Maintaining purchase order delivery dates to ensure timely supply.

• Managing import shipments from suppliers around the world.

🔹 Order Processing

• Processing customer sales orders and sending order confirmations.

• Communicating dispatch dates and addressing customer queries.

• Handling ad hoc sales-related questions and issues.

🔹 Production Support

• Assisting with production planning to ensure smooth workflow.

🔹 Administration & Customer Service

• Answering inbound calls from customers and suppliers.

• Providing general administrative support to the team.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
✅ Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
✅ Adaptability and a positive attitude
✅ Strong organisational and communication skills
✅ Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
✅ A proactive approach to work and a strong team player

What’s Next After the Apprenticeship?

For the right candidate, there is an excellent opportunity to continue a long-term career with UK Industrial Tapes in purchasing, administration, or a related field.

About Us – UK Industrial Tapes LTD

We are a family-run business with over 27 years of experience, specialising in the supply of high-performance tapes for a wide range of applications across the UK and worldwide. Our company is built on strong values, quality service, and long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.