Recruitment Apprentice in Ipswich

Location: Ipswich

At SPS Bus, we are looking for a motivated, organised, and enthusiastic Recruitment Apprentice to join our Recruitment Team. This is more than just an apprenticeship — it’s an opportunity to become part of the team helping recruit and onboard drivers supporting the Sizewell C Power Station project. You’ll gain first‑hand experience within a fast‑paced, high‑volume recruitment environment, helping attract, support, and onboard drivers who play a vital role in keeping this major project moving. With full training, mentoring, and ongoing support, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to build a successful long‑term career in recruitment whilst gaining a recognised recruitment qualification.

What You’ll Be Learning

• Recruitment and talent attraction
• Candidate screening and onboarding
• Interview coordination and communication
• Compliance and Right to Work processes
• Recruitment systems and administration
• Customer service and stakeholder management
• Working within a fast‑paced transport environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end‑to‑end recruitment process for driver roles, from application through to onboarding.
• Assist with creating and posting job adverts across recruitment platforms and social media channels.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment journey, providing a professional and positive experience.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and onboarding activities.
• Support recruitment events, job fairs, and driver assessment days.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment documentation.
• Assist with arranging medical appointments and completing Right to Work Checks.
• Learn compliance processes required for working on high‑security and regulated sites.
• Provide excellent customer service to candidates, managers, and colleagues.
• Support general recruitment administration tasks.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external teams.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are completed professionally and in line with company procedures.

About you

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A friendly, professional, and customer‑focused approach
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive attitude and strong work ethic
• An interest in recruitment

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Interest in recruitment or people‑focused roles
• Desirable previous customer service or administrative experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate.

What We Offer

• Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
• Hands‑on recruitment and onboarding experience
• Experience supporting recruitment for the significant Sizewell C Power Station project
• Career development opportunities within SPS Bus
• A supportive, inclusive, and people‑focused working environment
• The chance to develop professional skills that can lead to long‑term career opportunities

Benefits

• Annual pay review
• Smart health cover - our award‑winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & your family member
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym membership

SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.