Business Admin Apprentice

Introduction

This Business Admin apprenticeship is for a hardworking, committed apprentice to join a busy, fast‑paced office environment to support customers in the production of jobs. An individual with an engineering mindset would be a great fit for this role, learning how to build routers and quote work throughout their apprenticeship.

Washington Metalworks is a specialist UK sheet metal fabrication subcontractor with over 40 years’ experience supporting OEM manufacturers in demanding industries. We manufacture precision components at scale — from switch gear enclosures and data centre infrastructure to rail components, earthmoving equipment, and vehicle chassis — all produced in the North East and delivered across the UK. By bringing every stage in‑house, we offer a fully integrated service covering design, laser profiling, punching, forming, fabrication, welding, finishing and assembly.

The result is greater control, consistent quality and reliable delivery at scale.

• Print route cards
• Pair route cards with relevant drawings
• Prepare packing lists
• Attend internal meetings to take minutes and action points
• Process customer schedules
• Locate missing parts around the factory
• Assist the relevant Process Manager to organise job cards
• Training

There is the possibility of full‑time, permanent employment where available for the right candidate.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Essential – GCSE English grade 4-9

Essential – GCSE Maths grade 4-9

• Course:
  Business Administrator (Level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Business and Administration
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

• Working week:
  Monday‑Thursday 7:30am‑4:30pm, Friday 7:30am‑11:30am
• Expected duration: 1 year 6 months

Training provider:
City of Sunderland College

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.