Office Administration Apprentice (Sashless Window Co Ltd)

Your apprenticeship will take place in our office, where you’ll learn on the job and gain real hands‑on experience. You’ll be supported by knowledgeable colleagues who will help you develop the skills needed for a confident, professional career.

As an Office Administration Apprentice at Sashless Windows, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll develop strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills while contributing to daily office operations.

Key Tasks and Duties:

Provide administrative support across the business Manage emails, enquiries, and internal communications Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and workflow Use business software to input, update, and manage data Assist in the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence Support customer service activities, including assisting with enquiries Help coordinate internal processes between departments Monitor and order office supplies when required Follow company procedures, policies, and compliance standards Support HR, finance, or operations tasks as needed Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives Maintain a well-organised, professional office environment

This apprenticeship is designed to build your administrative skills, confidence, and understanding of how a modern business operates to set you up for a successful career in business administration.

Training:

You will be completing the Level 3 Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington. 

The Business Administration Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any business environment. The programme can be delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics.

Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in a business environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of administrative roles.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to offer of full-time employment and opportunities to take up further training if desired.

Employer Description:

Sashless Windows is a British manufacturing company producing high quality, factory finished, timber window and door sets offering unrivalled value for money in our market sector.

Established in 1965, the company introduced a unique and innovative window design into the UK from the cold climes of Canada.

Over the years Sashless has developed a comprehensive range of products including the Richmond Vertical Sliding (Box Sash) window range, statement piece front doors, external front and rear door sets, bi-folding doors, double rebated French doors, lift and slide Patio doors, curtain walling and feature glazed screens.

Today, Sashless are still the same family owned, and family run business that we were back in 1965, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly working environment, with a solid team ethos and this is reflected in the consistency of our workforce over the years.  We have evolved and grown to become a volume manufacturer of bespoke window and door systems manufacturing all our products at our Northallerton factory, delivering nationally across Britain to our diverse range of customers.

Primarily a Business-to-Business operation, Sashless supply windows and doors to High End luxury housebuilders and developers, to Public Sector refurbishment schemes, to the Education & Health Care Sector and to clients who demand the best.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working