Location: Sci-Tech Daresbury, Warrington
Contract: 37.5 hours per week; permanent, full-time
This People & Culture Apprentice role offers hands-on training in HR processes, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee records. You’ll gain valuable experience and contribute to an inclusive culture. It’s a great step towards a rewarding HR career, providing essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for success.
MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support the People & Culture team with HR administration tasks
* Assist with recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates, and preparing offer letters
* Help coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring new starters have a smooth and positive experience
* Maintain and update employee records on the HR system
* Assist in preparing HR documentation, including contracts, policies, and letters
* Respond to general HR queries via email and other communication channels
* Support the coordination of training sessions and development initiatives
* Help track probationary periods and follow up on necessary reviews
* Assist with processing leaver documentation and exit interview surveys
* Ensure all HR files and documents are organised and up to date
* Support office administration, including booking accommodation and travel for staff
* Work with the apprentice coach to develop skills and gather examples of HR best practices
* Learn about HR policies, procedures, and legislation to provide accurate support
* Undertake on-programme assessments to test HR knowledge and skills
* Complete a consultative project as part of the End Point Assessment (EPA)
REQUIREMENTS
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4)
Skills:
* Customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Adaptable
* Enthusiastic & Eager to learn
Other requirements
Specifically, we’re looking for someone who:
* Enjoys working with people – You’ll interact with team members at all levels, answering HR-related questions and ensuring a positive experience.
* Is eager to learn – HR is about understanding people and workplace dynamics. If you’re curious and enthusiastic, this is a great opportunity to grow and develop in the field.
* Has a proactive and positive mindset – You’ll take on a variety of tasks, and a “can-do” attitude will be key to your success.
* Thrives in a supportive team environment – If you love connecting with people and making a difference, you’ll fit right in.
* Has a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
ABOUT MCS
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK’s national quality mark for small-scale renewable technology, such as solar panels and heat pumps. We’re here to set standards and provide protection, giving consumers confidence to invest in renewable technologies to heat and power their homes and small businesses. Working with industry, MCS defines, maintains, and improves quality, by setting standards for low-carbon energy technology products, contractors, and their installations.
Now is an exciting time to join MCS; especially as we plan to launch the redevelopment of the Scheme, which will have a greater focus on consumer protections, quality workmanship, and dispute resolution. 2023 was a record-breaking year for the small-scale renewables industry in terms of installation volumes and we look forward to continuing our vital role in driving forward the UK’s progress towards Net Zero.
Our People:
As an MCS employee, you will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our company values. These are embedded in all roles across the business, and you should evidence these values as part of the application process:
* We are open and inclusive
* We are understanding
* We are expert
* We are innovative
* We are principled
* We are passionate
We are a strong and ambitious team of nearly 70 and growing. People are at the heart of MCS and we empower each other, support each other, and work together to achieve our goals. From members of our team who are just starting their journey as an apprentice, to those who have worked in renewables for years, we have wide range of talents and expertise. We are especially proud that women make up 68% of our workforce.
WHAT WE OFFER
At MCS we care about our employees, as reflected by our attractive set of employee policies which includes enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policies and enhanced sick leave, to name a few. We always support our team with their personal growth whether this be through funding training and qualifications, lunch & learn sessions, coaching, etc.
* 25 days’ annual leave per annum – increasing to 28 days with 3 years’ service, and to 30 days with 5 years’ service
* 8% company pension contribution
* Access to and support with continuous professional development
* Access to salary sacrifice schemes, such as Cycle2Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Payment of one professional subscription
* Access to annual medical benefit, a mental health first aider, a menopause champion and counselling support
* Provision of free fruit, tea and coffee, soft drinks and breads and spreads in the office
* An innovative office environment that encourages collaboration.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. Apply here no later than Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm.
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