HR Administrator (Apprentice Lvl 3)

RDC; Braintree; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle2Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Discounts & Savings

Recognition Programmes

Wellbeing Resources

Learning & Development Opportunities

Financial Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Tekhnicon in Braintree, Essex, is offering a CIPD Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute. You will gain practical HR experience across onboarding, systems, compliance and recruitment support, while receiving coaching and mentoring in a collaborative team.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm with one day per month at Colchester Institute for classroom study, and the start date is between October 2026 and January 2027.

Qualifications

• Entry into a CIPD Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship with Colchester Institute.
• Interest in HR processes including onboarding, compliance and recruitment admin.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new HR knowledge in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, HR systems, compliance, employee relations and recruitment administration.
• Assist with reporting and employee benefits tasks as part of the apprenticeship.
• Receive coaching and hands-on practice in a professional HR team.

Skills

Organised

Curious

Eager to learn

Customer-focused

Education

CIPD Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship

Tools

HR software

Job description

Tekhnicon, Springwood, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN United Kingdom

Winning Together Competencies - Our Values and Principles

We win by:

• Putting customers first: we work hard to get to know our customers, understand their needs and out them at the heart of everything we do. This lets us use our skills and experience to help them in the right way at the right time.
• Keeping promises: we’re straightforward, open and honest in all of or dealings. We’re pragmatic and do our very best to keep our promises. When that’s difficult, we help our customers find other ways to solve their problems.

We do it together by:

we’re committed to being diverse and inclusive.

• Understanding people matter: we’re committed to being diverse and inclusive. We build supportive, rewarding relationships and celebrate success. We’re proud of the people we work with, and we treat people as we expect them to treat us.
• Considering the long term: we’re building a sustainable and efficient business for the long term. This leads our decisions and actions and helps people trust us.
  

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in Human Resources whilst gaining a nationally recognised CIPD Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship through Colchester Institute.

You'll become part of a supportive HR team, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide range of HR activities including employee onboarding, HR systems, compliance, employee relations support, recruitment administration, reporting and employee benefits. Throughout the programme, you'll receive ongoing coaching, mentoring and practical experience to help you build valuable skills and confidence in a professional working environment.

What to expect:

• CIPD Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship delivered by Colchester Institute
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Salary in line with Government apprenticeship rates
• One day per month classroom attendance at Colchester Institute to support your apprenticeship studies
• Expected start date between October 2026 and January 2027
• A fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst building real-world HR experience

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, curious, eager to learn and looking to take their first step into a professional HR career.

Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement awarded for long service, increasing to a maximum of 34 days per year.

Health and Wellbeing Support

Your wellbeing is important to us. Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service, mental wellbeing support and specialist consultations for you and your family.

Take advantage of our subsidised on‑site canteen, offering a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day.

A Great Place to Work

We regularly host employee events, celebrations and engagement activities that bring colleagues together, recognise achievements and create a positive workplace culture.

Plus Even More Benefits...

• Cycle2Work Scheme. Save money on a new bike and cycling accessories through salary sacrifice.
• Eye Care Vouchers. Free eye tests and discounts on glasses for eligible employees.
• Employee Discounts & Savings. Access exclusive discounts and cashback offers across shopping, travel, eating out and everyday purchases.
• Recognition Programmes. Celebrating and rewarding colleagues who go the extra mile.
• Wellbeing Resources. Additional health and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• Learning & Development Opportunities. Access to further training, development resources and career progression support.
• Financial Wellbeing Support. Schemes and services designed to help employees make the most of their money and benefits.

Join us and become part of a supportive business where your development is encouraged, your contribution is valued, and your future matters.