About the business
Korn Ferry is partnering with Less Common Metals, a growing engineering business based in Ellesmere Port.
Operating in a specialist area of the metals market, Less Common Metals are an essential partner to organisations in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, alongside other industries where performance and precision matter.
Less Common Metals is in an exciting phase of growth, expanding into new markets and investing in their people and capabilities. This is a chance to join a forward‑thinking organisation in a niche, future‑focused sector—where your contribution is visible, your development is supported, and there’s real opportunity to grow alongside the business.
About the role:
Less Common Metals is looking for a proactive and highly organised HR & Recruitment Assistant to support a busy HR function within a fast‑paced industrial environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well with operational teams, and is confident handling both HR administration and recruitment coordination.
You’ll play a key role in keeping day‑to‑day HR activity running smoothly, supporting recruitment across the site, and acting as a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end recruitment across shop floor, technical and support roles
- Complete right‑to‑work checks, references, offers and contract documentation
- Coordinate onboarding and inductions, ensuring training, compliance and safety requirements are met
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR system data
- Support absence management, probation reviews, performance processes and disciplinaries
- Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers
- Provide administrative and diary support to the HR Manager
- Work closely with production teams to support shift‑based recruitment and operational staffing needs
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- CIPD Level 3 qualified or currently working towards
- Previous experience in an HR or recruitment role, ideally in an industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with the ability to interact at all levels of the business
- High attention to detail and accuracy in administration and data management
- Experience using HR systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems
- Basic understanding of UK employment law (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Able to work independently and use initiative in a fast‑paced environment
- Professional, discreet and comfortable handling sensitive information
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service
- Company pension scheme
- Healthcare and life assurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
