Summary
Rebound are looking for their next apprentices! Are you are eager to learn and looking for a career with a company who have a great track record in supporting apprentices to success? Working alongside the sales team, the role includes sourcing products, pricing & delivery schedules, quotes, liaising with suppliers and producing purchase orders.
Wage
£18,000 a year
There may be some flexibility on salary, up to £20,000 depending on individual candidates skills and experience.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9.00am- 5.30pm, Friday until 5pm.
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 26 January 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Liaising with suppliers to source parts for customers
* Generate and process sales quotations
* Generate and process sales purchase orders
* Provide general administrative support to the sales team
* Liaise internally in order to optimise quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction
* Liaise internally in order to resolve issues with both customers and suppliers including, when required, any financial issues
* Provide customer support, representing the Company in a professional manner at all times
* Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and delivery schedules
* Expedite purchase orders and record shipping details and delivery schedules
* Ensure all sales administration is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner
Where you'll work
25 Town Square
Stevenage
SG1 1BP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
* The apprentice will work towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Standard
* They will attend training either at WBTC offices in Newbury or remotely one day a month, and have a monthly training and review meeting
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or C)
* Maths (grade 4 or C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Eager to learn
* Enthusiasm
Other requirements
This role will involve phone and email contact, so you must be a confident communicator who enjoys talking to people.