Business Administrator Apprentice
VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED
Watford (WD18 0FL)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 November 2025
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Summary
Join Veolia as a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice in Watford! Earn £22,048 while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Support operations, manage records, liaise with partners, and develop key skills. Apply now and start your career in ecological transformation!
- Wage
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£22,048 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 40 hrs per week, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Operate the weighbridge to record and document incoming and outgoing loads accurately.
- Manage filing and archiving of weighbridge records, including auditing with the Local Authority.
- Order and monitor PPE for operational staff and issue required stock.
- Record annual leave requests for accurate reporting to the Traffic Office.
- Liaise with external partners to ensure correct movement of recycling materials.
- Assist the Contract Manager with periodic stocktaking.
Take minutes during contractual meetings.
Where you'll work
Unit 1
Wiggenhall Road
Watford
WD18 0FL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
OAKLANDS 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4-9)
- Maths (grade Level 4-9)
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
- Patience
About this employer
Join Veolia, a global leader in environmental solutions and sustainability! We’re on a mission to transform how the world manages waste, water, and energy—helping communities and businesses protect natural resources and create a cleaner, greener future. Proudly listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we offer a supportive, inclusive culture where you can thrive and make a real impact.
https://www.veolia.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Enjoy 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, retail discounts, paid volunteer day, health & wellbeing support, 24/7 virtual GP, and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role, depending on business needs and individual performance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002255.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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