Apprentice Business administration and HR support assistant

CLEANTEC SERVICES LTD

Oldbury (B69 2JG)

Closes in 6 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

You'll learn while working in a busy office, supporting daily administration and assisting the HR team with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training, and general HR tasks. You'll receive on-the-job training while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification.

• Wage:

  £20,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 24 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

• Answering telephone and email enquiries.
• Greeting visitors and providing administrative support.
• Filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate records.
• Data entry and updating business systems.
• Preparing letters, documents, and reports.
• Scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Ordering office supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Assisting with recruitment administration.
• Preparing new starter and onboarding documentation.
• Maintaining employee records in line with GDPR.
• Supporting training administration and booking courses.
• Assisting with HR correspondence and general HR administration.
• Providing excellent customer service to colleagues and external contacts.
• Completing apprenticeship training and assignments.

Where you'll work

5B Swallowfield Courtyard
Wolverhampton Road
Oldbury
B69 2JG

Training

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

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 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

All training carried out on-the-job, you will be assigned your delivery tutor and join monthly online workshops to work towards your qualification.

Requirements

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

Must live local and preferably drive due to location. 

About this employer

CleanTEC is one of the UK's largest employee-owned commercial cleaning specialists, providing professional cleaning and support services to businesses across a range of sectors, including offices, education, healthcare, and industrial sites. Our West Midlands office is based in Oldbury, where we support clients throughout the region. We are committed to delivering high-quality services while investing in our people through training, development, and career progression, creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

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

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

Great opportunity to progress within the company. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Kerry Traill

Kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk

07903053388

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046283.

Apply now

Closes in 6 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)