HR Support Apprentice
Cranswick plc
Bury (BL9 8RQ)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 June 2026
Contents
Summary
The HR Apprentice supports the People team in delivering a high-quality HR service, while gaining practical experience and working towards a recognised HR qualification. The apprentice will assist with day-to-day HR administration, colleague support, and HR processes.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 2026
- 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
HR Administration
Maintain and update employee records accurately (electronic and paper files)
Assist with onboarding processes, including issuing contracts and new starter documentation
Support offboarding processes, including exit paperwork and system updates
Ensure HR systems are kept up to date and compliant with data protection requirements
Recruitment & Selection
- Assist with job postings and advert creation
- Screen CVs and schedule interviews
- Liaise with candidates and hiring managers
- Support onboarding and induction activities
Employee Support - Act as a first point of contact for basic HR queries
- Provide administrative support for employee relations cases (e.g., note-taking in meetings)
- Help prepare HR letters such as confirmations, changes to terms, and policy communications
Learning & Development - Support training coordination and booking
- Maintain training records and monitor compliance
- Assist in organising internal development programmes
HR Projects & Reporting - Contribute to HR projects and initiatives (e.g., engagement surveys, wellbeing initiatives)
- Assist with HR data reporting and analysis
- Prepare basic reports using HR systems and Excel
Skills Required - Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality awareness
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Willingness to learn and develop in an HR environment
Where you'll work
Pilsworth Industrial Estate
Bury
BL9 8RQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
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
Requirements
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
- Creative
About this employer
Cranswick Continental foods
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression onto the HR pathway along with internal promotion possibilities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Cranswick plc
Laura Jarvis
laura.JARVIS@finefoods.co.uk
01618646833
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039348.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)