Apprentice Business Administrator

Company: LH Group Services Limited
Location: Burton on Trent, DE13 8EN
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £17,316.00 per year
Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
Ref: VAC-01151
Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2025
Start Date: 10/09/2025
Positions Available: 3
Working Week: 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday with ½ hour unpaid lunch break and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm Friday.

Brief Description

Are you passionate about starting a career in business administration and looking for an opportunity that offers variety, a qualification and potential career growth? If so, this could be the role for you! Wabtec (LH Group) are offering an exciting opportunity which will offer hands on business administrative experience.

Qualifications Required

Level 2 Administration or Suitable Experience

Personal Qualities

• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Hard working, diligent and concise
• Proactive team player
• Self-starter and motivated to succeed
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to demonstrate Wabtec values at all times:
• People First - We care about relationships. Whether it’s for each other or
our customers, we do the right thing. People, and their safety, top our list.
• Expand the Possible - We look for ways to improve what we create and
how we do it. We are lifelong learners. We are obsessed with making
things better to drive exceptional results.
• Embrace Diversity - We celebrate a variety of experiences, expertise, and
backgrounds, and aspire to create a place where we all belong.

Skills Required

• A keen interest in business administration
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning & organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and
prioritise
• Able to take initiative to problem solving
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a timely manner
• Ability to learn quickly

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

A chance to gain essential administration skills and business knowledge within a progressive company with the potential of a full-time position and career progression on completion of apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

You will have the opportunity to work in a number of departments (including Operations, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety and Quality) to ensure that you develop a wide range of business administrative skills. We are fully committed to support you during your training and as an apprentice you will be an integral part of the team. Located in Barton Under Needwood, Wabtec Corporation and is one of the UK’s leading railway engineering companies. The company undertakes the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and overhaul of all types of railway engines and associated components. Our Vision: “Revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations” do you have what it takes to deliver for our customers?

As a Business Administrator, you will assist in the day-to-day administrative duties within various departments which will include:
• Dealing with internal and external customer queries via email, telephone, face to face
• Document management
• Maintaining records
• Collecting, compiling and interpreting business data
• Attending meetings
• Use of MS applications (excel, word, outlook etc)
• General administrative duties

You will engage in continuous learning and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme, including attendance at college and on-the-job training.

What We Offer:
• Comprehensive on the job training leading to a Level 3 qualification.
• A supportive learning environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic business setting.
• Regular feedback and guidance from mentors.
• A steppingstone to a rewarding career in business

Other Information

You will need to be able to travel to and from site on a daily basis.