Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3

Opmobility

Birmingham (B46 1DA)

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 August 2026

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Summary

  • Supporting the HSE/CI Engineer with day to administrative duties
  • Opportunities to learn and develop Health and Safety
  • Continuous Improvement knowledge
  • Maybe required to work in other areas of the plant, supporting colleagues with administrative tasks
Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Office hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.30am - 2.00pm, Friday. (Opportunity to flex start between 7.30am and 9.30am).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Maintain HSE records, databases and document control systems
  • Record and track incidents, near misses & corrective actions
  • Manage training records including planning and document control of certificates etc.
  • Support inductions, create toolbox talks, writing meeting minutes
  • Raise purchase orders and complete invoice booking
  • Arrange and support CI workshops, kaizen events and project meetings
  • Support in tracking savings, waste reduction, productivity and key performance indicators for the site
  • Prepare reports, presentations and agendas. Assist with departmental projects

Where you'll work

Unit 3A, Edison Road
Birmingham
B46 1DA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • On site learning and development via on site mentor, internal training
  • Online delivery via NWSLC  once in every 6 week learning cycle

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Enthusiastic and keen to learn
  • Reliable, punctual and responsible
  • Positive and approachable
  • Organised & methodical
  • Willing to ask questions and accept guidance
  • Travelling to the site
  • Production floor can be noisy and hot

About this employer

  • OPmobility is a family-led independent group that operates globally, with 152 production plants in 28 countries and 40 R&D centers.
  • The Group has a sound financial structure and strong liquidity. Its diversified customer portfolio, industrial excellence and innovation strategy enable the Group to position itself as a major player in the automotive sector.
  • In UK specialising in manufacturing of external parts for JLR.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Opportunities for further learning and development
  • Career progression 
  • A full time position for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Maria Swierzy

maria.swierzy@opmobility.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049616.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:59pm)