HR Apprentice

Nidec Drives; Newtown; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in the United Kingdom is offering an HR Apprentice role to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing business, working with an experienced HR team across attendance management, onboarding, HR administration, training and people data reporting.

The programme provides structured development and a clear pathway into HR, with travel between Newtown and the Telford site as needed and the chance to build a real career in human resources.

Qualifications

• Curiosity - an interest in understanding how people and businesses operate
• Accountability - taking ownership and delivering results
• Courage - willingness to learn and ask questions
• Teamwork - collaborating effectively with others
• Customer Focus - providing excellent support to employees and managers
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365
• Previous experience in a customer-facing environment
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Supporting attendance and absence management processes
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records
• Preparing contracts, letters and employment documentation
• Assisting with onboarding activities for new employees
• Producing HR reports and analysing people data
• Scheduling meetings and managing HR documentation
• Learning how HR supports both employees and managers across the business

Skills

Curiosity

Accountability

Courage

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Communication

Confidentiality awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you curious about people, organised by nature, and looking for the first step in a rewarding HR career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Apprentice to join our HR team at Nidec Drives.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing business while completing a structured development programme designed to help you build a successful career in Human Resources.

You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals, supporting key people processes across attendance management, employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, training and development, and people data reporting.

This role offers the opportunity for a clear pathway into an HR, subject to successful completion of apprenticeship and probation period.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting attendance and absence management processes
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records
• Preparing contracts, letters and employment documentation
• Assisting with onboarding activities for new employees
• Producing HR reports and analysing people data
• Scheduling meetings and managing HR documentation
• Learning how HR supports both employees and managers across the business

No two days are the same, and you'll develop valuable skills while making a meaningful contribution to our team.

What We're Looking For

• Curious and eager to learn
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working with data and administration
• Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people
• Motivated to build a long‑term career in Human Resources
• Someone who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion
• Open to feedback and willing to ask questions to develop your skills

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Curiosity - an interest in understanding how people and businesses operate
• Accountability - taking ownership and delivering results
• Courage - willingness to learn and ask questions
• Teamwork - collaborating effectively with others
• Customer Focus - providing excellent support to employees and managers
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365
• Previous experience in a customer‑facing environment
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Travel Requirements:

Travel between our sites in Newtown.

Travel to our Telford site may be expected as necessary for training and/or business requirements.

Why Join Nidec Drives?

This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real‑world HR experience while developing professional qualifications and workplace skills.

You'll receive:

• Structured training and development
• Support from experienced HR professionals
• Exposure to all core areas of Human Resources
• Opportunities for future career progression
• Experience within a global, innovative manufacturing business

Ready to start your HR career?

If you're ambitious, organised, people-focused and excited to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Achieve your dreams with Nidec Drives – apply today and take your first step towards a career in Human Resources.