Business administration apprentice

Location: Halesowen Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) Contract: Apprenticeship (Level 3 Business Administration) Salary: £16,640 About Us Hayley Group is the UK’s largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables, employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver industry-leading customer service. We are now looking for a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join our experienced SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality) team at our Halesowen office. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. You will support the SHEQ team with a range of administrative duties, helping to ensure compliance processes run smoothly and that accurate records are maintained across the business. You’ll develop valuable workplace skills including communication, data handling, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. What You Will Be Doing Supporting the SHEQ team with day-to-day administrative tasks Updating and maintaining records within internal systems Assisting with monthly reporting and basic data analysis Recording information relating to incidents, inspections, and training Helping to prepare and format documents, presentations, and reports Responding to internal enquiries via email and telephone Booking and organising training sessions and maintaining training records Taking meeting notes and tracking actions Assisting with audits and compliance documentation Supporting the delivery of communications such as team briefings and updates What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and keen to learn. You don’t need prior experience—just the right attitude. 5 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 4 or above Good communication skills (written and verbal) Basic numerical and IT skills (Microsoft Office desirable) Strong attention to detail Willingness to learn and develop new skills Good organisational skills and ability to manage tasks A positive and proactive attitude What You’ll Gain Salary £16,640 A fully funded Level 3 Business Administration qualification On-the-job training with an experienced team Valuable real-world business experience Development of key transferable skills Opportunities for future career progression within the business Why Join Us? Supportive and friendly working environment Established and growing UK business Opportunity to build a long-term career