UK Distribution Business Support Apprentice

Description du poste:

Our goals - Your path

About UK Distribution - Business Support
Business Support is the operational hub for UK Distribution, providing administrative, coordination and service support across Sales, Technical, Customer Services, Pricing, Master Data, Production and Marketing.
Purpose of the Role
These apprenticeship roles restore essential capacity and provide structured development while supporting critical workflows across the UK Distribution business.
What's In It For You?
The Opportunity:
* Support key administrative processes including inbox management, Salesforce lead processing and report preparation.
* Coordinate samples, FOC orders, specification documents and customer visit arrangements.
* Gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions while developing professional skills.
The Support
You'll be joining a supportive Business Support team with strong leadership, clear processes and full training on all systems including Salesforce, Clarity, WebExpenses and SikaLearn.
The Skills
You will develop administrative, coordination, communication and digital skills essential for progressing into future Business Support or wider administrative roles.
The Future
Potential career routes include Business Support Coordinator, Customer Services, Marketing Support, Technical Administration or Sales Support roles.

Your expertise - Our strength

What we need from you
* Strong communication and customer service mindset
* Willingness to learn systems such as Salesforce and Clarity
* Good organisational and multitasking capability
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Enthusiasm and a positive approach to learning

Going Beyond. Together.

The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual base salary
* Group Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika

We're looking for two Business Support Apprentices to join our UK Distribution team
Leeds - Office Based
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025