- Employer:
- Advanced Elastomer Systems (Celanese, Newport)
- Location:
- Traston Road, Off Corporation Road, NP19 4XF, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Commencing from £19,100, dependant on age
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Cardiff and Vale College
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Business and Management
- Pathway:
- Business Administration
- Possible start date:
- 15 February 2026
- Closing date:
- 30 January 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 6738
Email Curriculum Vitae to michelle.barrett@celanese.com
About the apprenticeship
Duties
The Business Administration Apprentice will learn all aspects of working in an office environment whilst studying towards your Business Administration qualification. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide support to a number of key functions in the business e.g. Safety/Process/Maintenance/Technical/Quality/Procurement/HR Admin and Training. You will have an insight to the business of how these functions work and the services they provide within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who wants to progress within business in a manufacturing environment. You will work towards your L3 Business Admin Apprenticeship by assisting in a range of duties relevant to your studies. You will also be set aside time to complete your learning.
• Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint to create reports, spreadsheets and presentations
• Learn SAP for raising purchase requisitions and receiving goods
• Support differing functions with routine administrative tasks
• General admin duties i.e., record retention, photocopying, filing (paper and electronically)
• Manage office post
Additional information
Celanese are currently recruiting a Business Administration Apprentice to join us here at Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) Plant in Newport. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and varied manufacturing environment where we take pride in delivering flawless performance. You will provide business administration support at one of Europe’s premier Thermoplastic Vulcanisate plants, which provides raw materials to the global automotive industry.
A Business Administration Apprenticeship is an 18 month scheme that will help you achieve a variety of qualifications. You will aim to achieve an NQ Level 3 Apprenticeship with a view to further progressing to a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration. The Business Administration Apprenticeship is a work-based vocational training programme. You will be based at the manufacturing facility for five days a week and will learn on the job.
We will be working with Cardiff and Vale College, which is one of the largest colleges in the UK, delivering high quality education and training within the Capital Region of South Wales. They have more than 30,000 learners each year across full time and part time college courses, university qualifications and Apprenticeship programmes, along with dedicated training provision for employers.
Requirements
Skills
• Be enthusiastic and determined to succeed
• Self-motivated to ensure all NVQ deadlines are met
• Have an inquisitive nature
• Good communication skills
• Have a flexible approach to support a number of different departments
• Be a team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Use own initiative and look for opportunities to improve work processes
Qualifications
Have, as a minimum, 5 passes at GCSE, Grades A-C with English and Mathematics being essential
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Cardiff and Vale College
- Training provider course:
- Business administration
About the employer
Advanced Elastomer Systems (Celanese, Newport)Traston Road
Off Corporation Road
Newport
Newport
NP19 4XF
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
In person Assessment Centre at our site, which will include a practical test, a plant tour and face to face interview.
How to apply
Email the address below to apply for this vacancy
Email Curriculum Vitae to michelle.barrett@celanese.com