HR Admin Apprentice
R M CONTRACTORS LTD
WORCS (B98 0HU)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 17 October 2025)
Posted on 2 October 2025
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Summary
In this role you will develop hands-on skills in HR administration, build confidence in managing confidential information, and learn how HR contributes to the wider success of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, people-focused, and eager to build a career while developing strong administrative skills.
- Wage
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£12,563.20 to £20,317.44, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Wednesday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Thursday (Study Day).
32 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems.
- Advertise vacancies and manage applications.
- Organise interviews, assessments, and trial days.
- Prepare interview packs and maintain recruitment trackers.
- Collect, verify and process all required onboarding documentation, ensuring all workforce are fully compliant before mobilisation.
- Schedule and coordinate induction sessions with key team members.
- Arrange PPE and book pre-tests for relevant roles i.e. CSCS.
- Prepare and distribute induction materials (handbooks, policies, welcome packs).
- Co-ordinate apprentice enrolment forms.
- Arrange apprentice travel/accommodation if required.
- Update HR systems.
- Record completion of induction activities and maintain accurate records.
Where you'll work
PIPERS ROAD
PARK FARM
REDDITCH
WORCS
B98 0HU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Depending on the training provider, this could include college day release, online workshops, and regular assessor visits to the workplace.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or Higher)
- Maths (grade C/4 or Higher)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Multi tasking
About this employer
RM Contractors have been delivering quality residential groundworks and civil engineering services for over 30 years. With regional offices in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire we're well positioned to serve the UK's leading house builders. Our experienced team and extensive fleet of machinery enable us to respond effectively to client needs while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and safety. Our ethos centres on building long-term relationships with clients and delivering projects to a high standard. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in our four core values. These values guide how we engage with our customers and collaborate with one another, shaping our daily actions and decisions. Together, they drive our organisation forward. Family & Community • As a family business, we are committed to wellbeing and keeping each other safe, healthy, and supported. • We celebrate our people, encouraging an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. • We stay deeply connected to our community roots, giving back through local projects and initiatives to create a positive impact. Dedicated Service • Committed to understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions, and fostering trust through reliability and care. Workmanship • We strive to take pride in our work by focusing on attention to detail and taking full accountability for every outcome. Safety and quality remain central to everything we do. • Through a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with our values, we strive to apply best practice techniques and uphold quality standards. Innovation & Sustainability • We challenge ourselves to improve, embracing new ideas, products, and processes. • By prioritising longevity, we continuously assess the impact of our operations to create lasting structures and sustainable growth. • Our goal is to support clients in achieving energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions through eco-friendly practices.
After this apprenticeship
Entry-level HR support roles like HR assistant or coordinator, progression to specialist HR positions such as recruitment or learning and development, or even branching into areas like project management or business analysis due to transferable skills.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
R M CONTRACTORS LTD
Careers Team
careers@rmcontractors.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344728.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 17 October 2025)
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