HR Apprentice
A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED

Start your HR career as an HR Apprentice! Gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, training, and HR admin while working toward an accredited qualification. Support the HR team, manage data, handle queries, and build skills in a fast-paced, friendly environment with full team support.


Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£20,800 a year


Expected duration

1 Year 6 Months


Possible start date

01 Apr 2026


Date posted

07 Jan 2026


Reference number

2000005789


Positions

1 available


What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Maintaining and updating the internal HR databases; enter, upload, cleanse and remove data and documentation in accordance with GDPR guidelines
  • Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders and employees to enable the delivery of a first-class HR service.  Respond to basic HR related queries and provide data/information where required.
  • Supporting with new starter process together with the induction and onboarding of new hires to provide a seamless experience
  • Supporting with the administration of any contractual changes and the end-to-end leaver process
  • Filing of electronic personnel documentation and carrying out audits as and when required
  • Tracking of time and attendance data to support the sickness management process
  • Support with recruitment practices by supporting with the advertising of vacancies, carrying out screening telephone conversations and arranging interviews
  • Assisting with training course bookings, collating training information and providing feedback.
  • Produce various HR related documents and letters as and when required
  • Reception cover on an ad-hoc basis

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Maintaining and updating the internal HR databases; enter, upload, cleanse and remove data and documentation in accordance with GDPR guidelines
  • Supporting with new starter process together with the induction and onboarding of new hires to provide a seamless experience
  • Supporting with the administration of any contractual changes and the end-to-end leaver process

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To develop into a HR Administrator role.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Things to consider

Would need access to own transport due to location and no public transport routes available.


About the employer

A.C. Goatham & Son is a family-owned fruit-growing and packing business based in Hoo / Rochester, Kent. Founded in 1947 our core business is the growing, packing and distribution of top fruit (Apples & Pears)

Employer

A.C. GOATHAM AND SON LIMITED
https://www.acgoatham.com/

Address

Flanders Farm Ratcliffe Highway
Hoo
Rochester
Kent
ME3 8QE
51.43595
0.56655