HR Advisor - Huyton

North West Trucks Warrington; West Kirby; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Mental Health First Aiders

Free will writing service

Free mortgage advice service

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Credit Union at work

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

North West Trucks Warrington is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover across our multi-site HGV dealership operations, including workshops, parts warehouse and sales teams.

This is a hands-on, generalist HR Advisor role supporting line managers, handling Employee Relations and ensuring HR policies are applied consistently. Hours are 37.5 per week, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Qualifications

• Proven HR advisory/generalist experience.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Background supporting managers in operational or multi-site environments.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced setting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CIPD Level 3+ (or working towards).
• Experience in transport/logistics, engineering/manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or automotive.
• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (operational and commercial teams).
• Comfortable working in safety-critical, fast-paced environments.
• Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Resilient, organised and able to balance competing priorities.
• Adaptable communication style across teams.
• Practical, people-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, policy and UK employment law.
• Support Employee Relations processes, including investigations, hearings and ensuring procedural fairness.
• Maintain accurate case records and update HR systems.
• Build relationships with managers across workshop, warehouse and sales functions.
• Promote consistency, compliance and HR best practice across multiple sites.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits and policy implementation.

Skills

HR Advisory

UK Employment Law

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Driver's Licence

Multi-site Experience

CIPD Liaison

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team on a fixed‑term basis to provide maternity leave cover. The role supports a multi‑site HGV dealership business, operating across workshops, parts warehouse and sales teams.

This is a hands‑on, generalist HR Advisor role, providing practical, compliant HR support to line managers in a fast‑paced operational environment. The role will involve regular engagement with site‑based managers, including supporting Employee Relations matters, attending branch locations as required, and ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently across the business.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, i.e. 37.5 hours per week, 30 minutes lunch break (unpaid).

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, company policy, and UK employment law.
• Support Employee Relations processes, including investigations, hearings, and ensuring procedural fairness.
• Maintain accurate case records and update HR systems.
• Build strong relationships with managers across workshop, warehouse, and sales functions.
• Promote consistency, compliance, and HR best practice across multiple sites.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits, and policy implementation.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience/Special Requirements

• Proven HR Advisory/Generalist experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Background supporting managers in operational or multi‑site environments.
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast‑paced setting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CIPD Level 3+ (or working towards).
• Experience in sectors such as transport/logistics, engineering/manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or automotive.
• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (operational and commercial teams).
• Comfortable working in safety‑critical, fast‑paced environments.
• Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Resilient, organised, and able to balance competing priorities.
• Adaptable communication style across operational and commercial teams.
• Practical, people‑focused approach with strong commercial awareness.

In return we’ll offer:

• Pension with North West Trucks contribution
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free will writing service
• Free mortgage advice service
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Cycle to work scheme
• Credit Union at work
• On‑site parking (Site Specific)
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops

About Us:

At North West Trucks, we are a prominent DAF franchise located in Wigan, Northwich, Warrington and Huyton, supplemented by an all‑makes commercial parts operation at Ellesmere Port. As part of the Greenhous Group, one of the largest DAF dealership groups in the UK with an extensive network of 21 sites, we are committed to excellence in commercial vehicle service and maintenance.

Address Huyton Business Park,
Wilson Road,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L36 6AJ