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Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.

An opportunity has arisen for a HR Advisor.  The purpose of this role is to provide a professional and proactive HR service to all departments and employees within A C Goatham.  Responsible for assisting with the delivery of HR projects, partnering with key stakeholders and taking responsibility for supporting with all generalist areas of the HR cycle; employee relations, absence management, learning & development, performance management, reward & benefits and HR reporting. 

We are on a journey of continuous improvement and this role would ideally suitable someone who enjoys getting involved in projects, streamlining processes and coming up with new ways of working more effectively. 

Responsibilities Include:

·         Advising on HR policies, procedures and best practice.  When required, support with the creation or updating of policies and procedures.

·         Develop effective working relationships with managers, key stakeholders and employees to enable the delivery of a first-class HR service.  Respond to HR related queries as and when required

·         Support with the improvement and delivery of the induction and onboarding process

·         Taking responsibility for the implementation and maintaining of a structured absence management process.  Work with managers to provide coaching to fully embed the new process into the business. 

·         Drive and deliver HR excellence by supporting with the collation of HR metrics (including but not limited to turnover, absence, employee relations, engagement, cost and performance management).

·         Support managers throughout the disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management process

·         Support with all elements of Family Friendly leave; guiding employees and managers through the process

·         Taking responsibility for various learning and development initiatives by identifying needs, coordinating sessions and supporting with the delivery of workshops where required

Our HR Advisor would have/be:

·         CIPD Level 5 or above

·         Experience of working within a HR function in an operational environment

·         Up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of HR practice and concepts

·         The ability to apply and interpret policies and procedures effectively; holds others accountable regardless of own personal views or beliefs

·         A well organised and efficient manner

·         A creative thinker with the ability to challenge the norm and suggest ideas for improvement 

·         The ability to build relationships at all levels; not afraid to challenge others in the face of adversity

·         A versatile and practical approach; able to provide solutions to problems

·         Highly proficient in all MS Office packages and proven experience of operating HRIS software

·         The ability to operate and thrive within a fast paced environment whilst working well under pressure

·         Strong communication skills; the ability to speak additional languages would be advantageous

The hours you would work:

Monday to Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm

Salary:

£35000-£43000/year ( DOE)

What else we can offer you:

·         28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)

·         Pension scheme

·         Fortnightly pay

·         Learning and development opportunities

·         EAP service

·         Remote GP service

·         Free onsite parking

·         An opportunity to occupy our company accommodation if required

·         Access to free Wi-Fi

We are seeking a motivated IT Technician Apprentice to join our dynamic IT Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop IT Support, Networking, and Systems Management skills in a fast-paced, unique environment. You’ll join our team as the IT Technician Apprentice, working alongside our IT Engineers, IT Administrator, and IT Manager to support Head Office and Production IT operations.

You’ll earn while you learn, taking a respectable apprentice’s salary of £10 an hour while you’re trained up to Level 3 Information Communication Technician grade, specialising as an Azure Cloud Support Specialist.

You will also have the opportunity to achieve your Microsoft MS-900 and AZ-900 certifications and be eligible for RITTech accreditation with BCS – providing you with all the skills you need to excel within the IT Industry. Additionally, you will be able to apply for your Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship from the Association of Apprentices and the Chartered Institute for Further Education, showcasing the hard work you put in to achieve your apprenticeship.

Your normal week will involve working alongside our IT Engineers Monday to Wednesday, responding to support tickets, helping colleagues, and getting hands-on with a real, enterprise-grade network. You’ll then spend Thursday and Friday completing coursework, with the support of the IT Team around you.

After your apprenticeship finishes, you will be guaranteed a full-time role within the IT Team, taking on a full salary and specialising in Microsoft Azure operations, as well as participating in normal IT support activities.

  Key Responsibilities

-          Assist in providing first-line IT support to colleagues across the business

-          Support the existing IT Engineers in carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network systems

-          Participate in ongoing and upcoming IT projects, including infrastructure improvements

-          Learn to configure and manage key business systems

Skills & Experience Requirements

-          Enthusiasm for IT and a willingness to learn

-          Strong problem-solving skills

-          Excellent communication skills

-          Good people skills, with a proactive, friendly approach

-          Must be 18 or over, as the role will involve working in our Production Facilities

-         Prior study of IT/Computer Science at GCSE grade would be advantageous, but not required

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)

Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

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Location: Flanders Farm, Ratcliffe Highway, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8QE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, with one hour for lunch

Salary: £10 an hour

Benefits

-          Competitive apprenticeship-level salary and excellent development opportunities

-          Supportive team environment with hands-on training

-          A full-time role is guaranteed at the end of your apprenticeship with a full annual salary

-          A company phone and laptop will be provided for use for work, as well as for apprenticeship coursework