HR Apprentice

Vital Energi; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme in Blackburn offers an opportunity to study Level 3 HR CIPD Apprenticeship while contributing to HR and Training administration.

You will work 37.5 hours a week from September 2026 for 18/24 months, with college attendance and on-the-job training, including onboarding, recruitment admin, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4) essential.
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) essential.
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Updating the HR database with information such as training records, new starter information.
• Maintaining personnel files and filing.
• Assisting with recruitment administration (posting job ads, scheduling interviews).
• Preparing interview packs and candidate documentation.
• Supporting onboarding processes (collecting right‑to‑work documents, creating induction packs).
• Updating employee records and HR databases.

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

Job description

Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme 2026– HR/ Training

Join our apprenticeship programme and help make a positive impact to the world we live in

The Opportunity

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.

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!

What you’ll do at work

• Updating the HR database with information such as training records, new starter information
• Maintaining personnel files and filing
• Assisting with recruitment administration (posting job ads, scheduling interviews)
• Preparing interview packs and candidate documentation
• Supporting onboarding processes (collecting right‑to‑work documents, creating induction packs)
• Updating employee records and HR databases
• Assisting with training coordination and booking courses
• Helping manage absence records and monitoring attendance
• Drafting HR letters (offer letters, probation confirmations, reference requests)
• 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.

Requirements

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Other requirements

• Most journeys involving travel and hotels are subsidised by Vital Energi.

Your training plan

• You will be required to complete the relevant level qualification and will be supported by attending college on day release, or by work placed visits from our chosen apprenticeship provider.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your Level 3 qualification, its onwards and upwards as you progress on to L4/L5 or a degree apprenticeship qualification.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Start date: September 2026

Duration: 18/24 months

Location: Blackburn - 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.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.