Business Administration Apprentice

VALEO SERVICE UK LIMITED

Worcestershire (B98 0DZ)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 December 2025

Print

Contents

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our HR team in Redditch. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and a recognised qualification while contributing to the smooth operation of our HR function. Full training and support will be provided.

Wage

£15,698 a year

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

· Eligibility for a performance related bonus of up to 5% of your quarterly salary

· Membership of the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, (default employee contribution of 4%, employer’s contribution of 6%)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.00. 1 hour lunch.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 January 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

To provide administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll:

  • Coordinates collection of training information
  • Supports coordination of learning events and bookings
  • Support coordination of employee social events
  • Coordinates training actions for production employees (MHE letters, records training)
  • Supports Talent Development campaigns deployment within the Site (Annual appraisals, Workday progress report etc.)
  • Administrative support in employee relations activities (note taking, drafting letters)
  • Records and follows up absence information for payroll administration
  • Informs & gives support to employees & managers regarding payroll
  • Manage and complete payroll process using our provider ADP
  • Works with ADP on payroll queries to ensure a smooth payroll process is completed
  • Ensure accurate monthly flow of information to and from ADP and internal payment methods (Smart Process)
  • Provide payroll information to HMRC
  • Liaise with HMRC on employer payments
  • Support the annual year end payroll process including P35’s, P11ds, P60’s and expat information
  • Produce monthly payroll and pension reports
  • Supports employees' arrivals & departures: collects data, manages and updates individual documents & files
  • HR Administration, produce letters for items such as; salary reviews, absence reviews
  • Maintenance of accurate employee files in the HR Database, Workday
  • Operate at all times in line with business and legislative requirements concerning GDPR
  • Manage fleet of cars and work with our provider JCT
  • Manage processing mileage claims through payroll
  • Update MIS system, car insurance database
  • End of month absence report for EE reporting
  • Support actions for the improvement of 5 axes roadmaps
  • Participates in the deployment and to the analysis of the feedback with annual employee surveys
  • To support the wider HR community to ensure HR initiatives are deployed in the UK
  • To provide support to UK employees with general payroll and HR queries
  • Strive to achieve quarterly personal objectives and annual objectives as agreed with Site HR/National Director
  • Support HR projects and initiatives from the Group

Where you'll work

Heming Road
Washford
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 0DZ

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).

You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.

You will receive training one day per week which is a combination of face-to-face and remote, as per your assigned training plan.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

More training information

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Business Administration qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/ 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Proactive

Other requirements

Candidates must live locally and be able to attend the site every day, flexible working from home will be considered after successful completion of probation period.

About this employer

Valeo is an International Automotive Organisation with their UK distribution warehouse based in Redditch.

https://www.valeo.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays. Additional 3 days holiday at Christmas each year. Membership to Health Shields and our Employee Assistance Programme.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress career in Human Resources on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002964.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.