Business Administrator Apprenticeship in Middlesbrough at Hodgson Engineering

Salary£15,184 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationMiddlesbrough
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes28 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts12 Dec 2026
Hours36.5 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

Hodgson Engineering are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with an interest in the Engineering Industry to join the small team as a Technical Administrator.

What you will do at work

You will be working with and supporting the Company Accounts Manager and on a day-to-day basis. The job will hold responsibility and at times you will work under pressure adapting to client requirements and administration needs. Once in post you will gain experience and knowledge of the product range and become the go to person for all enquiries and queries. Handling all customer supplier needs via the telephone, email and face to face. With responsibility for booking in all the work, providing quotes, arranging spares and dealing with the suppliers Including producing purchase orders, Invoicing, ordering stock and managing the process from start to finish keeping a full inventory including recording, ordering and purchasing stock by logging this in and out.
You will be responsible for providing Test Certificates to customers and will learn and build knowledge of the products allowing you to quote for work in time.
You will be tasked with developing the quality systems and make improvement. You will be responsible for managing the companies media and website and content
You will work closely with the Director helping manage his diary and appointments including arranging meetings and taking minutes when necessary. Also undertake all other administration duties within the role such as:
• Scanning documents
• Filing & archiving
• General administrative tasks, data input and much more

Training

Day release once weekly. 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) – essential

About this employer

General Engineering and mechanical workshop Specialising in valve repairs, maintenance and supply. Sourcing and supply of engineering products, pumps , fittings etc Manual and C.N.C. machine shop for one offs and batch work

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business, upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.

Things to consider

Due to the nature of our work (and for insurance purposes), all staff members must be 18+.

Employer

Hodgson Engineering

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Middlesbrough College
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

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Location

METCALFE ROAD
SKIPPERS LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
Middlesbrough, North East
TS6 6PT
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