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.

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.

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.

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