Business Administration Apprentice

Level: 3


Employer: FIRE-MECH FIXINGS LIMITED


Location: Unit 3, Urban Park

A fantastic opportunity to start your career in administration with Fire-Mech Fixings. You will support the day-to-day operations of the office, working across departments including sales, procurement and operations, while completing your Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Rochdale Training.

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 16/02/2026

Hours per week: 39.25 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

As a Business Administration Apprentice at Fire-Mech Fixings, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth-running of office operations. Working in a friendly, supportive environment, you will gain hands-on experience while developing strong administrative and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries
  • Responding to customer and supplier emails
  • Assisting with data entry, filing, scanning and maintaining accurate records
  • Preparing and updating documents, spreadsheets and internal reports
  • Supporting the sales and procurement teams with administrative tasks
  • Helping process orders, quotations and delivery notes
  • Maintaining organised digital and paper filing systems
  • Learning to use business software and internal systems
  • Supporting general office duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll work closely with experienced staff who will provide mentoring, guidance and structured training in line with your qualification.

About employer

Fire-Mech Fixings is an established and respected supplier in the fire-protection and construction industry, providing high-quality products and outstanding service to customers across the UK. The business is employee-owned, with a strong commitment to developing staff, supporting wellbeing, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable administration experience in a busy and supportive office environment. As an employee-owned company, Fire-Mech Fixings offers strong career progression, professional development, and a positive team culture.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths and English
  • grade: Grade 4/C or above

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training delivered by Rochdale Training through workplace learning, progress reviews and dedicated off-the-job training hours

    Fire-Mech Fixings are committed to staff development. On completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into:

    • Office Administrator
    • Sales & Customer Service Support
    • Procurement Support
    • Team Administrator
    • Other roles within the business as it grows

    Progression through further training and internal development schemes may also be available.

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Positive attitude

Vacancy title

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills