HR Apprenticeship

LEYLAND TRUCKS LTD

Leyland (PR26 6LZ)

Closes in 20 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

Posted on 19 January 2026

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Summary

Join our HR department and gain an understanding of how a HR and Learning & Development function operates. You will play a key role in supporting the administration of training courses, apprenticeship reviews, and our work experience program, as well as the recruitment and absence processes.  

Wage

£19,200 a year

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A competitive starting salary from £19,200, increasing to £27,032 in Year 2 and then continuing to increase annually.

Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.15pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.20pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

4 years

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

  • You will become familiar with our day-to-day systems used within the wider HR team, including SAP for personal data storage and Canva for internal communications
  • As you progress, you will take on the responsibility of coordinating the absence management process, assisting with shortlisting and interviews across different business units, and handling some employee relations cases. In addition you will assist in the management of our apprenticeship scheme and the design and delivery of internal training programmes
  • This apprenticeship is four years and includes achieving both Level 3 and Level 5 CIPD qualifications

Where you'll work

Croston Road
Farington Moss
Leyland
PR26 6LZ

Training

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

Training provider

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

  • You will achieve a level 3 apprenticeship in HR Support along with a CIPD qualification
  • You will study at Runshaw College in Leyland

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Relevant Subject (grade Pass)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

With a keen, demonstrable interest in HR and Business you will be eager to learn and be able to adapt to a changing environment. With the ability to use your own initiative, you will take co-responsibility for your development within the business and help shape your future career.

About this employer

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing the full range of multi award-winning DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for over 30 years.

DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology.Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

https://www.leylandtrucksltd.co.uk/en-gb (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • You will aquire the skills and knowledge required to become an HR Support Assistant and with further training and qualifications could progress to become an HR Advisor

 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009395.

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Closes in 20 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)

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