HR & Office Apprentice

LTi Metaltech Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an HR & Office Administrator / Apprentice in a supportive environment. This role offers hands-on experience in HR and office administration, with responsibilities ranging from reception duties to HR documentation. The company provides a fantastic benefits package and a starting salary of £16,100 per year, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office-based administration role would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage entry phone and visitor sign-in process.
• Provide comprehensive admin support across the employee lifecycle.
• Support planning and delivery of internal and social events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Education

A Level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're hiring!
Join our team as a HR & Office Administrator / Apprentice – a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

This varied role offers hands-on experience across HR and office administration, acting as a key point of contact for enquiries and visitors, and providing essential support to the HR team and wider business.

Our preferred route for this role is a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, but we’re open to exploring other qualification pathways to suit the right candidate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reception duties

• Manage the entry phone and visitor sign-in process, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.
• Answering and directing phone line.
• Assisting with coordinating visitor refreshments and lunches.

Office Administration

• Manage meeting room bookings and spaces.
• Oversee stationery, kitchen supplies, and workwear stock and distribution.
• Update internal notice boards and assist with internal communications.
• Liaise with our external IT support for day-to-day IT admin needs.

Event Coordination

• Support the planning and delivery of internal and social events including summer gatherings, Christmas parties, and company update meetings.
• Organise employee gifts for birthdays and holidays.

Travel & Project Support

• Arrange travel bookings (flights, hotels, taxis, itineraries).
• Provide admin support for internal business projects.

HR Administration

• Provide comprehensive admin support across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain HR systems, manage time & attendance data, and support absence tracking.
• Coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and assist with employee benefits.
• Handle day-to-day HR documentation and act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications & Experience

• A Level education or equivalent (e.g. apprenticeship, T-Level).
• Previous experience in an office-based administration role would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional team player.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

BENEFITS

We offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Flexible working (core hours are 10am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12pm Friday)
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Working 37 hours per week, we have onsite parking and are easily accessible by public transport.

The starting salary for an apprenticeship is £16,100, increasing upon each year of completion.

ABOUT US

LTi Metaltech specialises in the precision fabrication and welding of high performance vessels and structures for use in demanding industrial applications, from cryogenic pressure vessels to high tech industrial furnaces, and nuclear waste containers.

Please be aware that applicants must be over 18 due to the nature of our business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person