Apprentice People Administrator

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Lancashire (BL4 0NN)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 January 2026)

Posted on 5 January 2026

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Summary

We are seeking and enthusiastic Apprentice People Administrator to join our busy and supportive People Department in Bolton

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in HR and/ or Learning & Development, with full training and development provided. 

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30- 16:30

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

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

  • General People/ HR administration and team support.  
  • Uploading and maintaining employee records, files and training data.  
  • Reception cover and coordination of training course bookings. 
  • Supporting recruitment activities, including advertising roles and arranging interviews.  
  • Assisting with onboarding and leaver processes.  
  • Completing pre-employment and right to work checks. 
  • Preparing contracts, letters and HR correspondence.  
  • Maintaining spreadsheets, Outlook calendars and internal systems.  

Where you'll work

Plodder Lane
Edge Fold
Bolton
Lancashire
BL4 0NN

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people. But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings. The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.

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Company benefits

  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Pension Scheme 
  • 26 days holiday 
  • Online retail discounts 

Disability Confident

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

This apprenticeship could lead on to a permanent full-time role in the People Department.  

 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006735.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 January 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.