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VolkerRail is a leading UK railway infrastructure contractor, headquartered in Doncaster and part of the international VolkerWessels Group. Established in 1935, the company has extensive experience delivering projects across both heavy and light rail sectors, supporting public and private clients with schemes ranging from small works to major national infrastructure programmes.
The company provides integrated, end‑to‑end rail solutions including track construction and maintenance, signalling and telecoms, electrification and power systems, and specialist engineering services. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration and sustainability, VolkerRail plays a key role in improving the reliability and performance of the UK’s rail network while making a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant with a positive, can-do attitude and strong customer service experience to join our team in Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience to apply their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced HR environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full recruitment process, including advertising roles, managing applications, and arranging interviews
- Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment checks
- Assist with absence management, including sickness tracking and reporting
- Produce HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and employee updates
- Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Support payroll processes for starters, leavers, and changes
- Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including probation reviews and benefits administration
About you
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys helping others and takes pride in delivering great customer service. You have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and can manage a busy workload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
You'll enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues, communicating with people at all levels, and supporting a range of HR activities. Whether you already have HR experience or are looking to develop your career in HR, you'll be eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to providing a great employee experience.
- Experienced in a high-volume administrative role (HR experience desirable)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Grade C or above in English / Maths GCSE or Equivalent
Why work for us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Family level Private Healthcare
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities, including comprehensive skills-based training
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect, so our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all enquiries be directed to HRAdminVolkerRail@volkerrail.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire workforce and therefore drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
