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HR Apprentice

Join our HR department and gain an understanding of how a HR and Learning & Development function operates. You will play a key role in supporting the administration of training courses, apprenticeship reviews, and our work experience program, as well as the recruitment and absence processes.  You will also become familiar with our day-to-day systems used within the wider HR team, including SAP for personal data storage and Canva for internal communications.

As you progress, you will take on the responsibility of coordinating the absence management process, assisting with shortlisting and interviews across different business units, and handling some employee relations cases. In addition you will assist in the management of our apprenticeship scheme and the design and delivery of internal training programmes.

This apprenticeship is four years and includes achieving both Level 3 and Level 5 CIPD qualifications. You will attend Blackburn College on day release. 

We are recruiting one HR Apprentice this year.

What we are looking for

To apply, you need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, as well as a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.

You should have a demonstrable interest in HR, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment. You will be proactive, taking ownership of your personal development within the company and actively shaping your future career path.

About Leyland Trucks

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing all models of the multi award-winning range of DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for over 30 years.

DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology.

Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

> Read more about Leyland Trucks.

We Offer 

At Leyland Trucks you will work in a professional, innovative and safe environment with a lot of autonomy and responsibility.  We offer you a career with growth potential working with like-minded apprentices. In addition to a good salary Leyland Trucks offers you the following working conditions:

  • A competitive starting salary from £19,200 - £19,791, increasing to £26,771 - £27,032 in Year 2 and then continuing to increase annually.
  • 33 days holiday (including statutory bank holidays) and an additional 17 days for production staff.
  • Defined contribution Master Trust pension scheme, provided by Aviva.
  • Medical Support Scheme, including dental, optical and outpatient provision.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Career & Personal development in a global organisation.

Drive your career, join Leyland Trucks on our Award-Winning Apprenticeship Scheme. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2026.

 

 
 
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