Business Administration Apprentice

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Rotherham - New York Waytime type:
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Annual salary: up to £28,186.33
** Business Administration Apprentice – Planner
**** Course title:
** Business Administration (level
3)
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* Location:

** Rotherham
* * Contract Type:
** Fixed Term Apprenticeship
** Salary:
**** Age 16–18:** £7.96 per hour — 40 hours per week (including study leave)
** Age 19–20:** £11.06 per hour — 40 hours per week (including study leave)
** Age 21+:** £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April) — 40 hours per week (including study leave)
You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, The programme has an expected duration of approximately 18 months
** About apprenticeships at Mears Group:
** Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

This Business Administration (Level
3) apprenticeship will give you a strong foundation in organisational, communication and coordination skills while working as part of our Rotherham Repairs & Maintenance contract. Although the apprenticeship sits within Business Support, the end goal is for you to develop the skills and experience needed to progress into a planning role.

You’ll work closely with our planners and schedulers, gaining hands‑on experience in scheduling repairs, managing appointments, supporting workflow coordination and understanding how we deliver services to our customers. Throughout the programme, you’ll build confidence using our systems, handling enquiries, prioritising tasks and supporting the smooth running of the contract.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have developed the core administrative and operational skills required to step into an entry‑level planning position, with a strong understanding of how our planning and scheduling teams operate day to day.
** The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

- *** Developing strong administrative and organisational skills
* Learning how to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
* Gaining experience using business systems, software and internal processes
* Communicating professionally with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
* Supporting planners and schedulers with coordination tasks
* Updating records, maintaining accurate data and managing documentation
* Understanding how repairs are scheduled and monitored within the Rotherham R&M contract
* Building problem‑solving skills and supporting day‑to‑day operational tasks
** What do you need to be a successful applicant:

- *** Required to travel to branch
* A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including the skills, technology, and safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
* Please note due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a basic Maths and English assessment
** What you will get:
*** An industry‑recognised qualification
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays* £250 contribution towards driving lessons
* Annual Mears Fun Day - a company‑wide celebration as a thank‑you from the Executive Team
* Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
* Apprenticeship events and reward trips
* Staff perks through Mears Rewards - including discounts on weekly groceries (up to 10%), holidays, eye‑test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
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* Application Process:

*** All applicants must submit their CV and complete…