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We're looking for a Payroll and HR Administrator to provide accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing alongside efficient HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, employee data integrity, and smooth day-to-day HR operations within the business. Main Responsibilities Payroll Administration • Process monthly and weekly payroll end-to-end., • Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes and statutory updates., • Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other family leave entitlements., • Process overtime, bonuses, deductions and salary adjustments., • Manage pension auto-enrolment, contributions and submissions., • Submit RTI (Real Time Information) to HMRC., • Supporting with managing year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds., • Act as first point of contact for payroll queries., • Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations and internal controls. HR Administration • Administer the full employee lifecycle including:, • Offer letters and contracts of employment, • Onboarding documentation, • Right to Work checks, • Probation review administration, • Contract amendments, • Leaver documentation, • Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files, • Update HRIS systems and ensure data accuracy., • Support absence management administration including logging sickness, RTW documentation., • Support performance review cycle administration., • Assist with training administration and record keeping., • Provide administrative support for disciplinaries, grievances and investigations., • Ensure GDPR compliance in handling employee data. Compliance & Governance • Ensure payroll and HR practices remain compliant with:, • UK employment legislation, • HMRC requirements, • Pension auto-enrolment legislation, • GDPR and data protection requirements, • Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: • Previous experience in payroll processing (end-to-end), preferably within Sage, • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately., • Experience in manufacturing or similar operational setting., • Experience in HR administration, • CIPD Level 3 (or working towards).

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation in Electrical Design Engineer on a hybrid basis in Samlesbury or Prestwick Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Electrical Design Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Prestwick or Samlesbury on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rates: £47.12 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Electrical harness design engineering for F-35 project - using Catia V5 Knowledge & Skills: * Aircraft Electrical Harness Design Engineering * Catia V5 * Aircraft Engineering end to end knowledge Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, wed love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Electrical Design Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Prestwick or Samlesbury on a 12 month contract. Electrical harness design engineering for F-35 project - using Catia V5. Airc

Our client is looking for a Project Manager who can take ownership and drive things forward. Someone whos comfortable holding people accountable and keeping projects on track. This role comes off the back of a major new contract win, delivering a strong pipeline of work over the next 5 years. Youll be responsible for bringing new projects into the business and ensuring they land successfully. Its a role for someone with presence, not just process. What youll be doing as a Project Manager: • Managing new projects from initial handover through to delivery, • Leading new product introduction (NPI) activities into the business, • Coordinating across teams to ensure timelines and milestones are met, • Holding internal stakeholders accountable to deadlines, • Identifying risks and keeping projects moving at pace, • Experience in project management within manufacturing environments, • Background in NPI, ideally within aerospace or automotive, • Strong personality able to challenge, push, and drive progress, • Organised, structured, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, • Be part of a major long-term...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Work Service Engineer in Samlesbury (or Warton) full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Work Service Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Samlesbury on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £40.90 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role * The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: * Liaising with both internal and external customer, engineering professionals, subject matter experts and professional consultancy support teams. * Interpreting the customer requirements, leading to the preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases * Co-ordinating with professional consultant teams and/or Construction contractors in respect of the development of defined facilities including the incorporation of plant & equipment, development of infrastructure, utilities, new buildings, site rationalisation work and the major maintenance of the Estate ...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Work Service Engineer in Samlesbury (or Warton) full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Work Service Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Samlesbury on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £40.90 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role • The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:, • Liaising with both internal and external customer, engineering professionals, subject matter experts and professional consultancy support teams., • Interpreting the customer requirements, leading to the preparation of designs, implementing plans, specification approvals and financial business cases, • Co-ordinating with professional consultant teams and/or Construction contractors in respect of the development of defined facilities including the incorporation of plant & equipment, development of infrastructure, utilities, new buildings, site rationalisation work and the major maint...

Buyer - Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Manufacturing Environment. We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join us on a 3 month contract, taking responsibility for the sourcing and procurement of key raw materials and components.

Our client is looking for a Purchasing Manager who’s ready to step up. Not someone coasting, but someone who wants to build, improve, and grow within a business. This role sits at the heart of a complex manufacturing environment, where supply chain performance really matters. You’ll take ownership of purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and long-term agreements, with the opportunity to shape how things are done. You’ll be managing a small team and playing a key role in ensuring materials, contracts, and supply lines are aligned with long-term business goals. What you’ll be doing as a Purchasing Manager: • Leading the purchasing function and managing a small team of buyers, • Developing strong supplier relationships within a complex supply chain, • Negotiating long-term agreements and securing favourable contract terms, • Managing risk across suppliers, pricing, and material availability, • Supporting planning and operations with reliable supply strategies, • Continuously improving purchasing processes and performance What we’re looking for from our Purchasing Manager: • Experience in purchasing/procurement within aerospace (essential), • Strong understanding of long lead times and complex supply chains, • Confidence in negotiating contracts and long-term agreements, • A commercial mindset with attention to detail and risk, • Someone ambitious who is looking to grow, not slow down Why this role as a Purchasing Manager? • A genuine opportunity to step into a more influential position, • Scope to shape and improve how purchasing is done, • A business investing in growth and long-term projects, • Salary up to £55,000 Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency

Our client is looking for a Project Manager who can take ownership and drive things forward. Someone who’s comfortable holding people accountable and keeping projects on track. This role comes off the back of a major new contract win, delivering a strong pipeline of work over the next 5 years. You’ll be responsible for bringing new projects into the business and ensuring they land successfully. It’s a role for someone with presence, not just process. What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager: • Managing new projects from initial handover through to delivery, • Leading new product introduction (NPI) activities into the business, • Coordinating across teams to ensure timelines and milestones are met, • Holding internal stakeholders accountable to deadlines, • Identifying risks and keeping projects moving at pace, • Acting as a central point of communication across the project What we’re looking for from our Project Manager: • Experience in project management within manufacturing environments, • Background in NPI, ideally within aerospace or automotive, • Strong personality — able to challenge, push, and drive progress, • Organised, structured, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, • Engineering background helpful, but not essential Why this role as a Project Manager? • Be part of a major long-term programme of work, • High visibility role with real impact on business performance, • Opportunity to grow into a key project lead over time Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency

HR Administrator Accrington | £14.50 - £15.00 per hour | 36.5 hours per week Job type: Temporary - Full-time (potential to become permanent) Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm About the role We are recruiting a Temporary HR Administrator for a food manufacturing business based in Accrington. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will support day-to-day HR and payroll operations, ensuring employees are supported and paid accurately and on time. The HR Administrator will work closely with HR, Finance and line managers, providing HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle and helping to keep processes compliant with company policies and UK employment law. Key responsibilities Provide HR Administrator support across recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and leavers Assist with monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of hours, overtime, deductions and absence records Maintain up-to-date employee records, HR systems and personnel files as the HR Administrator Post job adverts, arrange interviews and issue offer documentation Prepare contracts of employment, letters and HR documentation Maintain absence records and support sickness and attendance reporting Respond to HR and payroll queries in a timely and professional manner as the HR Administrator Ensure HR processes comply with company policies and employment legislation Support the HR Manager with HR projects, reports and initiatives as requiredSkills and experience Previous experience in an HR Administrator / HR administrative role (essential) Experience of payroll processing or strong exposure to payroll processes (essential) Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Able to handle confidential information with discretion Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Personal attributes Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities Proactive, reliable and accurate Team player with a professional and positive approachPay, hours and benefits £14.50 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) 36.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm Regular, reliable shift pattern Free on-site parking 28 days annual holiday (pro rata) Potential opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Accrington with a strong presence in its sector. The company operates in a fast-paced environment, with a collaborative finance team that plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and overall business performance. They offer a supportive and down-to-earth working culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership while receiving guidance from experienced finance professionals. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure within a busy finance function and add real value. This role is being offered on a 6-9 month temporary basis, with a strong possibility of extension, making it ideal for someone who can quickly step in and make an impact. Your new role This position will primarily focus on general finance support, with responsibilities across transactional finance and month-end processes. Key Responsibilities: Raising and processing sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner Managing customer accounts and resolving invoice queries Allocating incoming payments and reconciling accounts Maintaining and reconciling intercompany balances Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting Supporting wider finance tasks, including journals and ad-hoc reporting Responding to internal and external queries professionally and efficiently Contributing to process improvements within the finance functionWhat you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Receivable or similar role Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Confident communicator with good organisational skills Experience using ERP systems Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office A flexible and proactive approachWhat you'll get in return 3 days per week (Wednesday-Friday) 9 hours on Wednesday & Thursday. 4 hours on Friday £29,000 pro rata 6-9 month temporary contract and potential for extension Excellent opportunity within a stable and well-established businessWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Project Manager – Bespoke Machinery / Special Purpose Equipment Location: Accrington Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday – Thursday) Hours: 38 hours per week We are supporting a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex bespoke machinery and special purpose equipment projects. Projects involve the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery and engineered equipment, delivered from concept through to build, factory acceptance testing and final customer handover. This role requires a commercially aware Project Manager with a strong background in technical manufacturing environments, ideally involving the design, build and delivery of custom machinery or capital equipment. You will take ownership of projects from order intake through engineering, manufacture, and final delivery, ensuring successful outcomes for both the customer and the business. Key Responsibilities * Take full ownership of end-to-end delivery of bespoke machinery projects * Manage project schedules, costs, resources, and technical delivery * Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams including mechanical design, electrical, controls, and manufacturing * Act as the primary customer interface, managing technical discussions and project updates * Identify and manage project risks, scope changes, and commercial implications * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification * Support key project milestones including design reviews, build phases, FAT, and delivery Required Experience * 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within an engineering or technical manufacturing environment * Proven experience delivering bespoke machinery, special purpose machinery, automation systems, or capital equipment * Strong understanding of engineering design, manufacturing processes, and project delivery * Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Comfortable operating in a customer-facing project leadership role * Experience in MOD contracts would be beneficia but not essential. Contract Details * Salary negotiable. * 4-day working week (Monday – Thursday) * 38 hours per week * Site-based role in Accrington This contract would suit a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys working closely with engineering teams and taking ownership of technically challenging bespoke machinery projects