Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

Car spares-Direct is a leading online retailer of car parts, serving thousands of customers through our established eBay store. We pride ourselves on providing quality products at competitive prices, backed by exceptional customer service.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Salary will increase in line with HMRC requirements, where required.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.30am - 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Business Admin Apprentice to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and optimising our product listings on eBay to maximise sales performance. This role requires excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong Excel skills.

• Carry out quality control checks across various business operations to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Verify customer payment records and ensure data integrity
• Perform product listing compliance checks across platforms to meet internal and external standards
• Support with compiling and analysing sales reports to inform business decisions
• Assist in managing resources and planning tasks across teams and departments
• Contribute to the maintenance of sales ledger accounts and ensure timely data entry
• Provide general support to the finance team, including assistance with invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Help with administrative duties such as scheduling, filing, document preparation, and internal communications
• Work collaboratively across departments, maintaining a proactive and professional approach
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection policies at all times

Where you'll work

Unit 5-6, Burnside Industrial Estate, Roebuck Road, Hainault Business Park
ILFORD
IG6 3UG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

• Business Administrator Level 3
• Remote learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience