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

• ## Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• ## Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• ## Excellent attention to detail
• ## Strong organisational and time-management skills
• ## Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• ## Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• ## Professional and proactive approach to work

Desirable

• ## Previous administration experience (not essential)
• ## Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• ## 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