Job Vacancy – HR Generalist in Blackburn

Cristex has steadily evolved to become one of the UK’s premier suppliers of High-Performance Fibres and Fabrics for the UK Composite and Reinforced Plastic Markets.

Our main products are manufactured from Carbon Fibre, Glass Fibre and Aramid Fibre as well as supplying Resins and Adhesives.

These products are used in a variety of different markets including Automotive, Aerospace, Marine and Renewable Energy.

Role

We are looking for either an experienced HR Manager or a capable HR Advisor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a varied, hands‑on role with responsibility for HR and Health and Safety across both sites: Cristex and CCK Aerospace.

The role will suit someone who is confident managing the full employee lifecycle and dealing with day‑to‑day HR matters, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management, performance support, HR documentation, policies, employee records, compliance and general HR administration.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Manager, Operations Manager and wider teams to support people, safety and operational priorities across both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take sole responsibility for leading and managing all HR aspects across the business, acting as the main point of contact for employees and managers on all HR-related matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, offers, contracts, onboarding, probation reviews, changes to terms, leavers and exit processes.
• Lead on employee relations matters, providing practical HR advice and support on conduct, capability, absence, performance, grievances and disciplinaries, while supporting employees with their wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, absence records and HR documentation, ensuring information is up to date, confidential and compliant.
• Review, update and implement HR policies, procedures and processes, ensuring they are clear, consistent and aligned with business needs and employment requirements.
• Support payroll and benefits administration by working closely with accounts and payroll to ensure employee information, changes, holidays, absence and relevant updates are communicated accurately and on time.
• Work closely with insurance providers and legal teams to ensure HR, employee and compliance matters are managed accurately, professionally and in a timely manner.
• Support and help lead health and safety activity across both sites, ensuring safe working practices, compliance and a proactive safety culture are maintained.
• Maintain and update HR and health and safety documentation, including policies, procedures, employee records, risk assessments and relevant compliance records.
• Work closely with the Business Manager, Operations Manager, supervisors and employees across both sites to embed consistent HR and health and safety standards, support operational requirements and promote a positive workplace culture.

Skills and Experience

You will be well‑organised, proactive and confident working in a hands‑on HR role across multiple sites, with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels.

You must be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions, prioritising a varied workload and managing sensitive HR matters professionally and confidentially.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, personable and positive, with a strong can‑do attitude and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

The right person will come to work with a smile, be full of energy and have a great personality; someone who genuinely loves working with people, is willing to get stuck in and is happy to support other departments where required.

Previous experience in a HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Advisor role is required, with the confidence and ability to manage HR matters independently and provide practical guidance to managers and employees.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced HR Manager or an HR Advisor looking to take the next step in their career.

Experience should include employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, absence management, performance support, HR administration, policy updates, employee records and general HR compliance.

Candidates must hold a minimum of CIPD Level 3 or equivalent and must have proven experience supporting redundancy processes and TUPE matters.

Experience working within a manufacturing, composites, aerospace or technical environment would be highly beneficial, along with a good understanding of health and safety responsibilities in a workplace setting.

This role would suit someone who is confident supporting HR independently and is comfortable taking ownership of HR and health and safety across a multisite business.

What we offer

• Continual training and development opportunities which are reviewed annually.
• Inter-company events (team building and social gatherings)
• A friendly professional atmosphere
• 25 days holiday, plus an additional day of holiday at 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service. Sufficient days will need to be saved for the Christmas shutdown.
• Annual Christmas bonus
• Pension Scheme (Auto Enrolment)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• This is an on‑site role across 5 days. We are open to part‑time working, provided the hours are covered over 5 days; school hours may also be considered.
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