Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated Fleet Business Administrator - Apprentice to join our Human Resources Team for a 18-month programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive personalised support, and develop valuable skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our fleet, while building a strong foundation for a future career in fleet administration, fleet management, or logistics within a global organisation.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the HR Business Support Manager and working alongside the wider HR shared services team, you’ll be at the heart of our vehicle operations— keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. From supporting drivers and managing key admin tasks to ensuring compliance and jumping in to help the HR team as and when needed, this is a hands-on role where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real impact every day.
The Opportunity:
* Enrol in a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
* Gain valuable, hands-on experience in Fleet/HR Administration, enhancing your knowledge of vehicle management, compliance, and operational support within a dynamic business environment
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Be the first point of contact for driver queries and support.
* Review and approve new vehicle orders in line with company criteria.
* Full driver lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, vehicle allocation and deallocation.
* Support short-term vehicle hires requests.
* Maintain the fleet Mailbox with a 3-working-day SLA
* Process vehicle fines efficiently and accurately.
* Maintain complete and accurate records in the fleet database (Jaama) at all times.
* Monitor and ensure timely vehicle maintenance (MOTs, servicing, tyres)
* Organise and track the return and replacement of fleet vehicles in line with company policy.
* Provide telematics support
* Issue fuel cards
* General project support and adhoc support to the wider HR team as and when required
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Hybrid Working - 80/20 Office/Home
* Core Hours Working
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual base salary
* Group Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
The Support:
At Sika, we prioritise trust, respect, and continuous development. As a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice, you’ll receive dedicated one-to-one support from the Fleet Manager from day one, with regular check-ins to help build your confidence and skills.
We’re committed to your growth, offering a wide range of internal training and development opportunities to ensure you gain the experience and knowledge needed to succeed—both during your apprenticeship and in your future career.
The Skills:
* Excellent attitude, work ethic, professional character, and strong communicator
* Level-headed, calm, and can-do approach
* Ability to establish professional creditability through building strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* An ability to prioritise and organise their workload to deadlines, sometimes with little/no notice depending on the situation e.g. accident support.
* Highly self-motivated
* The right to work and reside in the UK
What You’ll Gain:
* Hands-on experience in Fleet and HR administration
* Training and mentorship from experienced professionals
* Opportunity to develop key business and operational skills
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Potential for future career progression within the company
The Future:
A chance to grow and advance within a global organisation, with opportunities to explore diverse career paths across multiple business areas.
Qualifications
* Full clean UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 12 months)
* IT Literate Strong proven administration Skills e.g. MS Office programmes
* Desirable: Experience within a Fleet role/environment
* Desirable: Database knowledge (ideally Jaama but not essential)