Business Support Apprentice
TRASH UK LTD
EVESHAM (WR11 1GP)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2026
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Summary
This role is offered alongside a structured apprenticeship programme, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to earn while they learn and gain a recognised qualification.
The apprentice will develop practical experience in regulatory compliance, health and safety, fleet administration and financial record keeping.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary will increase depending on performance
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 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
- Assist with ensuring all refuse vehicles comply with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) MOT, and taxation requirements.
- Assist with the creation and management of scheduled servicing and maintenance plans for refuse vehicles.
- Assist with ordering vehicle parts and consumables required for maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Assist with the preparation, organising and sending of all necessary compliance documentation to customers in a timely manner.
- Assist with the maintenance of accurate records of compliance activities, inspections, and certifications.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards across operations.
- Assist with internal audits and inspections related to health and safety. and regulatory compliance.
- Support the implementation and ongoing adherence to ISO certifications and standards.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across financial records.
- Match fuel receipts to fuel invoices, supporting accurate fuel expenditure tracking.
Where you'll work
UNIT 2A
CRABAPPLE WAY
EVESHAM
WR11 1GP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY SKILLS LIMITED
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
The training will be with City Skills. This will involve 2-hour online sessions per week and 6 hours of additional independent learning. The learning sessions will be carried out in a quiet area within Trash UK, and the apprentice will be given time during their working day to complete the independent learning tasks.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Trash UK Limited is a refuse hire company that operates all over the country, hiring refuse vehicles to local authorities and private hire companies. We also refurbish refuse vehicles for local authorities and private companies all over the country.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Immediate Roles:
- Fleet Administration: Managing vehicle MOTs, tax, and compliance records.
- Parts Control: Sourcing components, managing inventory, and handling supplier buying.
- Compliance Officer: Ensuring operations meet legal transport safety regulations.
Future Leadership (5+ Years), plus additional qualifications:
- Fleet Manager: Controlling budgets, vehicle lifecycles, and overall fleet strategy.
- Transport Manager: Taking legal and operational responsibility for the company's transport network.
- Supply Chain Manager: Overseeing large-scale parts procurement and logistics networks.
Key Skills You Gain:
- Legal compliance and risk management.
- Budget tracking and parts spending analysis.
- Supplier negotiation and logistics coordination.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRASH UK LTD
Maxine Bahra
maxine.bahra@trashuk.com
01386 760002
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048300.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)