HR and People Support Apprentice
| Company: | Heron Foods |
|---|---|
| Salary: | National Minimum Wage (age dependent) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hull, HU14 3HJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
HR & People Support Apprentice
Location: Melton (near Hull, HU14 3HJ)
Salary: National Minimum Wage (age dependent) + 30 days holiday + pension + staff discount across Heron Foods & B&M
If you're looking to start your career in Human Resources and gain valuable experience within a busy People team, this could be
the perfect opportunity for you.
As an HR & People Support Apprentice, you'll support our People team with a variety of administrative and employee-focused
activities that help deliver a positive experience for colleagues across our stores, distribution centre and Store Support Centre.
You'll gain hands-on experience in HR processes while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced retail
environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable administration, communication and organisational skills while earning a
nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
This position offers:
* National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Staff discount across Heron Foods and B&M
* A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
* Full training and support from an experienced HR and People team
* Excellent opportunities for career development
* Office-based role at our Store Support Centre
About the Role
You'll be part of our HR & People team, supporting colleagues and managers across the business with a range of people-related
activities. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you'll learn about the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and
onboarding new starters to supporting colleague engagement initiatives, helping to ensure our people receive a positive and
professional experience throughout their employment journey.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the administration of HR and People processes
* Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
* Responding to routine colleague and manager queries
* Supporting recruitment administration and interview coordination
* Assisting with the preparation of employment-related documentation
* Helping to coordinate training, development and colleague engagement activities
* Producing reports and maintaining people data records
* Supporting HR projects and people initiatives across the business
* Ensuring confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with company procedures
* Providing general administrative support to the HR & People team
What You'll Need
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Confidence using computers and learning new systems
* The ability to build positive working relationships
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* An interest in Human Resources, People Management or Business Administration
Qualifications
* Good standard of English and Maths
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel (desirable but not essential)
About Heron Foods
Heron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering
a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development.
Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping
you build a successful long-term career.