Job Description

Job Summary

We're looking for a proactive Business Administration Apprentice to support the daily operations of our busy and friendly shipping container sales & rental business. You'll assist with important tasks which form the backbone of our business. These will include liaising with colleagues in the office, customers and suppliers.

Qualification

Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.

18 Months

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

35 hours a week

Duties

Liaising with suppliers and customers via phone and email Processing sales orders and emailing invoices to clients Booking customer deliveries Providing customers with delivery ETAs Producing customer quotations Sourcing and purchasing stock from suppliers Stock cross checking Liaising with storage yards about stock coming in or going out Tracking vessel ETAs Emailing weekly reports of containers arrived to our Chinese supplier Assisting with preparations for Trade Shows (purchasing promotional goods and preparing customer gifts) Monitoring colleagues email inboxes when they are out of the office Working in a supportive environment where we believe that making mistakes can help you grow Potential to assist with company social media

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) desirable A Level either A Levels or NVQ Equivalent (Grade C) desirable Communication skills IT skills Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Team working Initiative Telephone skills Willingness to learn Due to the location of our office, own transport will be essential.

About this company

Secure Stores Nationwide is a female founded shipping container sales and hire company, known in their industry for their outstanding customer service. Run by a small team, they deliver large volumes of shipping containers all over the UK each year. Secure Stores works alongside a network of trusted third party storage depots and transport companies. The business is built with customer satisfaction in mind, which means staff can enjoy coming to work each day and working for a business they can be proud of.

https://www.securestores.co.uk/

After this apprenticeship

Potential for progression into full-time permanent position in administration or sales
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 16,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

STOWMARKET, IP14 5HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025