HR/Training Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking motivated and talented individuals with an interest in the energy sector to join us on our journey. We are looking for someone to assist the HR department by providing accurate administrative support on a daily basis including to the HR and Training Team.

Wage: £15,000 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for an apprentice to join our HR Team based at our Blackburn Head Office.

As an Apprentice at Vital Energi you will study a Level 3 HR CIPD Apprenticeship, whilst playing a crucial role in developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administration services within the organisation. You will have clear objectives and be supported with training which will develop your personal and professional skills along the way!

The Role

The role will involve:

Booking training courses and responding to training enquiries
Issuing mandatory (e-learning) training requests/ notification for existing and new employees
Issuing Training Agreements where relevant
Coordinating the payment of invoices and completing the monthly return for the training credit card
Keeping all departmental Training matrix’s updated once training has been completed
Arranging training facilities as required e.g. training rooms, copy training material, book refreshments etc.
Maintaining personnel files and filing.
Updating the HR database with information such as training records, new starter information
Maintaining personnel files and filing

Where you’ll work

Century House

Roman Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 2LD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

You will study for a Level 3 HR qualification designed to meet the needs of the business
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

Role is based full time in our Blackburn office, candidate must be able to travel to our Blackburn office

About this company

Vital Energi is undergoing significant growth to meet the increasing demand for energy-saving and low-carbon energy projects. We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We support hospitals, universities, residential developments, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

https://www.vitalenergi.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto Level 4 and degree apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Vital Energi

Dave Archer

earlycareers@vitalenergi.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300951.

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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

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