Apprentice - Business Admin

📋 Business Administration Apprentice

📍 Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK | 🕒 Full-time Apprenticeship (39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 4 days on-site 1 day at Stockport College)

🚀 Your Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification. You will develop a broad range of administrative and professional skills by supporting various departments across the business, gaining valuable insight into how a global manufacturing organisation operates.

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Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive training, mentorship, and support to help you develop your knowledge, confidence, and career potential.

🔍 What You'll Be Doing

Administration & Communication

• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately

• Responding to emails and managing business correspondence

• Supporting internal and external communication activities

Data & Documentation

• Updating databases and maintaining accurate records

• Inputting and managing data across business systems

• Preparing reports, documents, and presentations

• Filing and organising information both electronically and manually

Meeting & Office Support

• Preparing documents and materials for meetings

• Setting up meeting rooms and supporting meeting arrangements

• Taking meeting notes and minutes where required

Business Support

• Assisting managers and departments with day-to-day administrative activities

• Providing updates and reports on business activities

• Supporting projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Learning & Development

• Working across multiple areas of the business to gain broad experience

• Completing apprenticeship coursework and training requirements

• Achieving departmental objectives and development targets

• Continuing to build skills through on-the-job learning and professional development opportunities

✅ What You'll Bring

Essential

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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications

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Excellent attention to detail

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Strong organisational and time-management skills

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Positive attitude and willingness to learn

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Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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Professional and proactive approach to work

Desirable

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Previous administration experience (not essential)

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Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

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Interest in business operations and administration

About JBT Marel – Shape the Future of Food

JBT Marel is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries, with a presence in over 100 countries worldwide. We are growing both organically and through acquisition, and we are always looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us.

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Within JBT Marel, Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry. With over 20 years of success, Proseal has become a recognised global leader, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia, and a strong international presence.

🌟 Why Join Us?

At JBT Marel, this is more than just an apprenticeship. It's an opportunity to build the foundations of a successful career within a global business.

You'll benefit from

✅ A recognised Business Administration qualification

✅ Hands-on experience across multiple departments
✅ Dedicated mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
✅ Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation
✅ A supportive and collaborative working environment
✅ The chance to develop valuable workplace skills and experience