HR Apprentice (Level 3) School Leaver Opportunity

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Start Your Career in HR with us!

Are you finishing school and looking to begin a professional career? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a HR Apprentice to join our supportive and friendly HR team based in Thames Valley Park in Reading.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 16–17 year-old school leaver to gain valuable workplace experience in a people focused role as well as continue their studies to complete a Level 3 HR Apprenticeship through either attending college one day per week or online distance learning with structured online learning modules, assignments, and tutor support, depending upon your preferred learning style.

We will get you involved in the following areas to gain experience of all aspects of HR including:

• Providing general administrative support to the HR team
• Assisting with onboarding and pre-employment checks (including safeguarding requirements)
• Maintaining employee records and HR systems
• Helping ensure compliance with employment, safeguarding, and safer recruitment regulations

No previous experience is required for this role as you will be given full training and support will be provided.

We are looking for school leavers who meet the following criteria:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or at this stage predicted grades at this level
• A genuine interest in working with people and building a career in HR
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, email)

There are many advantages to working for us including:

• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• Our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time