Business Administration Apprentice

Kickstart a career in business administration while making a difference to the environment!

At Timberpak, we’re not just about recycling wood – we’re about creating a more sustainable future. As part of the EGGER Group, we process and grade waste wood so it can be transformed into new, high-quality products used across the UK and beyond.

We’re now looking for an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain recognised qualifications, and build a career in a supportive and forward-thinking business.

City: Leeds (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6130   Department: Other Finance / Administration  

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play an active role in the day-to-day running of our busy site, learning how to:

• Support the team with a wide variety of administration tasks.
• Manage diaries, schedules, and timetables.
• Organise meetings, prepare documents, and take minutes.
• Handle supplier and customer queries with professionalism.
• Input figures, process quotations and invoices.
• Carry out telephone work, including customer satisfaction surveys.
• Gain hands-on experience with our SAP system by managing wagon arrivals and departures, handling telephone enquiries, arranging container exchanges, and coordinating third-party collections.
• Support purchasing, transport bookings, and general site admin.
• Work closely with our Administration team to keep everything running smoothly.

What we’re looking for

We want to hear from people who are keen to learn, organised, and great at working with others. You don’t need lots of experience – we’ll provide all the training you need – but you should bring:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Most importantly, you should be curious, motivated, and excited about starting a career in business administration.

What we offer

Joining Timberpak means more than just a job – it’s the start of your career. We’ll support you with hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to develop your skills as you progress. Alongside your apprenticeship, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with life assurance).
• Annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• 34.5 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
• Private Health Cash Plan and annual lifestyle & wellbeing checks.
• Free fruit each week and access to wellbeing initiatives.
• Free on-site parking in a secure car park.
• A chance to be part of an international business operating in 11 countries.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.

At Timberpak, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – because we believe diverse teams make us stronger.

Ready to take your first step into business administration? Apply today and start your journey with Timberpak.

Applications close on 15 October 2025

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191