Duties / Responsibilities:
Meeting and greeting clients and candidates
Handle incoming telephone calls, responding to queries or directing them to the appropriate team
Support the recruitment process, including drafting and posting job adverts, screening CVs, contacting candidates, and coordinating interviews
Assist with internal communications, promotional materials, and marketing activities to support recruitment campaigns, employee engagement, and company events
Accurately take and distribute minutes for meetings in a timely manner when required
Coordinate and deliver company inductions for new starters within Personnel & Securities, ensuring all necessary documentation (contracts, declarations, policies) is provided, signed, and filed correctly
Conduct right-to-work checks in line with current legislation and monitor visa expiry and compliance
Liaise with internal departments including Payroll, Operations, Training, and Health & Safety to ensure smooth information flow and task coordination
Maintain up-to-date employee records, including driving licence checks, booking health assessments, tracking training assessments, and monitoring SIA licence validity
Ensure compliance with GDPR in all administrative processes
Prepare and participate in biannual training file audits with the Port of Tilbury
Ensure compliance with GDPR in all administrative processes
Maintain and update the HRIS system throughout the employee lifecycle and provide first-line support for staff HRIS queries.
Perform general office administration duties and support the management team as needed
Undertake any reasonable tasks or projects requested by management
What We're Looking For:
Excellent front of house skills
Previous administrative experience desirable
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Training:
All training will be carried out within the workplace during working hours
We aim for you to complete your Apprenticeship with the use and ease of eLearning, encouraging you to submit evidence via your eportfolio
We will set you targets that are specific to your needs, training you as we go on what you need to know
The qualification will be adapted to suit your exact job description and your organisation’s needs; however, it is flexible and easily fits in with your normal everyday work
You must complete at least 6 hours a week off-the-job training and this will be discussed and planned with your employer. This could be in the way of mentoring, job shadowing, spending time on set tasks and assignments and/or researching
Every 3 months your trainer and employer will complete a formal Progress Review with you. This will check that you are on target. If you are not, then your plan will be amended, and any additional training and development needs will be addressed
Full training will be given leading to a recognised Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Qualification
Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider - Davidson Training UK Ltd
You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent)
Training Outcome:
Full-time position available; providing successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:About HDS Personnel Ltd
Established in 1987, HDS Personnel Ltd has built a strong reputation for supplying a highly skilled, multi-disciplined workforce across the Essex area. We support major operators within the Port of Tilbury and external clients across the logistics, warehousing, and rail sectors.
Due to continued growth, we are offering several permanent, full-time opportunities for Forklift Operators looking to develop their career within the Port and Logistics industry.
HDS believes in the professional development of our staff, upon joining HDS there is a clear path for the training opportunities available to you. With Instructors with over 30 years of experience working within the Port Industry, you will be trained to a high standard to enable you to operate safely with a comprehensive understanding of your duties and responsibilities.
About HDS Securities Contracts Ltd:
In 2005 HDS Securities was established in Essex to provide a high standard Manned Guarding & Key Holding Alarm Response services to the developing security industry. One of our first major contracts was with The Port of Tilbury, with whom we are still established with providing a high-quality service on multiple locations.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (subject to change with needs of the business).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...