Foundation Degree Apprentice

Kickstart your Career with Nissan!

Start your career. Gain recognised qualifications. Build a future with us.

Looking for a role where you can learn fast grow fast and actually enjoy coming to work If youre motivated curious and ready to build real-world skills wed love to hear from you.

Are you organised good with numbers and keen to learn how big businesses really work Nissan Sunderland is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Payroll Team as a Foundation Degree Payroll Apprentice a fully structured 5year programme designed to set you up for a longterm professional career.

This is more than an apprenticeship. Its a clear development pathway that combines real-life experience expert coaching and nationally recognised qualifications all while you earn a salary.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll get hands-on experience from day one including:

• Learning how things really work behind the scenes
• Working with modern tools software and technology
• Supporting real projects that make a real impact on employees
• Developing skills you can use for the rest of your career

From day one youll be part of a supportive payroll team handling real responsibilities in a large complex organisation. Over time youll build full endtoend payroll experience including:

• Learning how payroll works from start to finish
• Processing new starters and leavers
• Running and reconciling payroll reports
• Supporting payroll systems exports imports and integrations
• Answering payroll tax and coding queries
• Working with HMRC and supporting tax-related activities
• Gaining exposure to benefits pensions and allowance schemes
• Understanding how payroll supports thousands of employees

Youll grow in confidence and capability each year as your responsibility increases.

Qualifications Youll Achieve

During the programme youll work towards recognised payroll qualifications:

• Level 3 Payroll Administrator
• Level 5 Payroll Assistant Manager (Foundation Degree equivalent) *

Theres also scope to progress further into specialised payroll or finance pathways after Level 5.

*Qualifications may be subject to change

What Were Looking For

You dont need years of experience were looking for potential curiosity and commitment.

• A positive cando mindset and customer focus
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic IT confidence (well help you build the rest)
• An interest and aptitude for numbers
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• An interest in payroll finance tax or business

Entry Requirements

To join the programme youll need:

• GCSE Maths Grade 7 (or equivalent)
• GCSE English Language or Literature Grade 6 or above (or equivalent)
• Two additional subjects at Grade 6 or above (or equivalent)

What Youll Get in Return

• Full training and ongoing support
• A welcoming team who want you to succeed
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Valuable skills and experience for your CV
• Competitive pay and benefits

Salary & Progression

• Starting salary: 17400.68
• Salary reviewed every 6 months with progression linked to performance and development

Why Join Nissan

• Earn while you learn
• Gain respected qualifications
• Develop skills employers value
• Be supported by an experienced team
• Build a long-term career in a global organisation
• Youll grow personally and professionally
• Youll be part of something that matters

Ready to Apply

If youre excited by the idea of learning growing and starting your career the right way apply now.

Please attached a CV and Covering Letter to your application