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Payroll Apprentice

Ej Parker Technical Services Group Limited · 24-28 Moor Street · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
23 September 2026
Positions
1

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We run both weekly and monthly payrolls with a current total of 15 payrolls. The business is in the process of implementing new payroll and finance systems and there will also be opportunity to get involved with the setup of this, particularly as we onboard recent acquisitions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Overall responsibility for maintaining specific payrolls 
  • Input of timesheet data to enable costing to contracts 
  • Liaise with employees on payroll queries 
  • Assist with providing reports/data for month end 
  • Learn about the different wage agreements and rulings for each of the businesses 
  • Processing of holiday pay and statutory payments 

Your training

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.  The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Where it leads

  • Potential full-time role following completion of apprenticeship
  • Progress within department or wider business
  • Opportunities for further training and development

About Ej Parker Technical Services Group Limited

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsCustomer care skillsInitiativeIT skillsNumber skillsOrganisation skillsPresentation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingTime-Management

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 24-28 Moor Street, DE14 3SX

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