HR Assistant Fixed Term Contract

Bidfood UK; Chepstow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in Chepstow is seeking an HR Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid, requiring two days in the office each week. You will support approximately 8,000 employees, focusing on delivering high-quality HR services. Ideal candidates will have a strong administrative background and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth in HR.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension contributions

Life cover

Access to confidential support

Health plan for everyday medical costs

Exclusive high street discounts

Early access to pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume administrative role.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and managers.
• Willingness to grow a career in HR.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, high-quality letters and contracts.
• Manage multiple dashboards and shared mailboxes.
• Prioritize effectively to meet service-level agreements.
• Participate in wider business HR projects.

Skills

Strong administrative background

Attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Positive and proactive approach

Team player

Job description

About the role

Where could your journey take you next?

In foodservice, no two days are ever the same. Fast-paced, dynamic, and always evolving – we’re looking for someone ready to step into the next stage of their career journey.

What you’ll bring to the journey:

• A strong administrative background in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ideally with ambitions to grow your career in HR.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the curiosity to spot opportunities for improvement and the drive to make them happen.
• Confident communication skills that help you build great relationships with colleagues, managers, and stakeholders across the business.
• A positive, proactive, and optimistic approach – with plenty of energy and enthusiasm along the way.
• A true team player who enjoys getting involved and is proud of being part of the team

If this sounds like the next step you’ve been looking for, why not make our journey your journey?

The role you’ll play on the journey

As an HR Assistant, you’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting around 8,000 employees across the UK. Together, you’ll provide first-class HR service and ensure every stage of the employee journey is a positive experience.

You’ll:

• Produce accurate, high-quality letters and contracts
• Manage multiple dashboards and shared mailboxes, triaging to internal HR departments
• Prioritising effectively to meet service-level agreements
• Play your part in wider business projects where HR expertise is essential

The details

• This is a hybrid role, with two days a week in our Chepstow office. And you'll spend a bit more time in the office during your training to help you settle in.
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• This is a 6 month fixed term contract position.

The journey ahead

We’re on an exciting people transformation journey – introducing smarter systems, self-service tools, and new technologies that reduce admin and free us to focus on what really matters: adding value to our people and the business.

This is your chance to grow, develop, and shape your career while helping us shape the future of HR.

👉 Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply now and let’s go further together.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!