HR Operations - Apprenticeship (UK) – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Bechtel is offering an exciting HR Support Apprenticeship in our London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic global business while studying for a Level 3 HR Support qualification. You’ll gain hands-on experience and valuable skills across core areas of HR, with the support of experienced professionals.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

HR support (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Provide administrative support across a range of HR functions, including documentation, data tracking, and compliance.
Support in maintaining accurate employee records, drafting contracts, and updating policy documents.
Contribute to project work with the Talent Management team.
Monitor shared inboxes and provide first-line HR support and guidance.
Assist with producing reports and supporting documents.
Take on additional tasks and projects across the HR team as needed.

Where you'll work

10 Southampton Street WC 2 E 7 HA
6th Floor Building 6 Chiswick Park 566 Chiswick High Road
London
WC2E7HA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.

Your training plan

Attend all scheduled training sessions with the apprenticeship provider
Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence to show learning and development
Engage in regular reviews with your mentor and apprenticeship coach

More training information

The Apprentice will be enrolled on the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship delivered by CMS Vocational Training Ltd, an experienced provider with a strong track record of supporting HR apprentices

Over the past 5 years, CMS has achieved a pass rate of over 84% nationally and currently supports more than 50 active learners on this programme.

Training will be delivered through a blended model including:

Monthly virtual workshops
One-to-one coaching sessions
Online learning modules
Regular progress reviews with both the apprentice and line manager
Preparation and support for the End Point Assessment (EPA)
The apprentice will build core knowledge and practical skills in HR systems, processes, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations - alongside gaining confidence in communication, data handling, and professional HR practices.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English , Math (equivalent)) (grade 9–4 / A*–C)

A Level in:

3 A-Levels or equivalent experience. (grade (A–C))

Other in:

Right to work in the UK. (grade Right to work in the UK.)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the foundational skills and experience to progress into a permanent role within the HR function - such as HR Administrator, HR Assistant, or Talent Coordinator.

This apprenticeship also opens the pathway to:

Further study at Level 5 HR Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship
Professional membership with the CIPD
Long-term career progression in areas such as HR Operations, Talent Management, Employee Relations, or Learning and Development
Apprentices who demonstrate strong performance and commitment may have the opportunity to grow within the organisation and take on more specialised or senior roles over time

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BECHTEL LIMITED

Ada Branfield Talent Acquisition Specialist

ambranfi@Bechtel.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325016.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 June 2025)

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