Join Nasymth IEC Limited as a Business Administration Apprentice and kick-start your career in a busy, supportive environment. Gain hands-on experience, develop valuable administrative and business skills, and work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while learning from experienced professionals.
What you will learn:
- A range of business administration techniques, procedures and regulations learning from experienced professionals, gaining hands-on industry experience, and developing the skills needed for a successful career in engineering within a high-quality aerospace manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Answering telephone calls and responding to emails professionally
- Greeting visitors and providing excellent customer service
- Managing electronic and paper filing systems
- Preparing letters, reports and other business documents
- Maintaining accurate records and updating company databases
- Supporting colleagues with general office administration
- Scheduling meetings and managing diaries where required
- Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook- Assisting with data entry and producing reports
- Learning company procedures and maintaining confidentiality
- Following health and safety procedures and company policies
Who you will be:
- Someone who has a genuine interest in developing a career in business administration.
- Someone with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude who demonstrates a willingness to learn
- Someone capable of working in a fast-paced environment, willing to support others and integrate work effortlessly as part of a team.
- Someone who can be relied upon and possesses excellent organisation skills.
Key Skills:
- Professional approach
- Strong attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Punctual
- Works on Initiative
- Flexible
- Keen to develop
- Good communication
- Motivated
- Problem Solving
- Team working
- Number and Analytical skills
Working Week: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Thursday – 7.15am-4.15pm, Friday 7am-12noon – one day per week set aside for work-based study.
Salary: £16,640 per annum in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage with increases set from year 2 age dependant. For further information please see the information on ANMW below.
Qualifications Required: GCSE Math and English minimum grade 4 is required to be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship
Future Prospects: There is potential for a permanent role on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About the Employer: Nasmyth is a leading aerospace and defence engineering group providing world-class manufacturing, assembly and engineering services to customers across the globe. With expertise in precision machining, fabrication, welding, assembly and special processes, Nasmyth supports some of the world's most demanding aerospace programmes. The company is committed to investing in advanced manufacturing technology and developing future engineering talent. Apprentices can learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on industry experience, and develop the skills needed for a successful career in engineering within a high-quality aerospace manufacturing environment. For further information please visit: https://www.nasmyth.com/companies/nasmyth-iec
Things you need to know:
- This is an 18-month apprenticeship plus a 3-month end point assessment.
- Learning will be work based with occasional attendance at Chichester College.
- To apply you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship learning and have authorisation to work in the UK.
- You cannot apply if you already have a qualification equal to or higher than the apprenticeship standard being studied.
- You can apply if you have a higher qualification than the apprenticeship standard in an unrelated subject.
- You will need to have achieved the minimum GCSE grades in English and Maths to be eligible to apply.
- You will need to be able to travel to site each day and there is free parking for anyone driving to the office.
- Benefits include 25 days holiday, Medical Cash Back and a salary increase in year 2 to Under 18 - £8.50ph, 18-20 - £12.35ph, 21 and over - £14.21ph
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour (As of the 1st April 2026). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16- to18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Pay: £16,640.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Littlehampton BN16 3LP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you are interested in working for Nasmyth IEC Limited?
- Why do you feel you are suitable for this apprenticeship?
- What previous experience do you have in an office environment?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- Littlehampton BN16 3LP (preferred)
Work Location: In person