Job Description

About World Heat

World Heat is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of hot water cylinders, buffer vessels, calorifiers, and pre-plumbed / pre-wired solutions for the heat pump and low-carbon heating market. Operating across two manufacturing sites in Dukinfield and employing over 100 people, we are a fast-growing, innovation-led business with major expansion and automation projects underway.

Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting a

full-time HR Manager

to take full ownership of all HR activity across both sites.

The Role

This is a hands-on, senior HR role where you will lead all HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning for the business.

You will report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with departmental managers to ensure World Heat maintains a professional, fair, and legally compliant working environment.

We are looking for someone confident, organised, and proactive, who can balance day-to-day HR support with building robust HR processes as we scale.

Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Relations & Conduct

Lead and manage all employee relations matters across both sites. Conduct and oversee investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance processes and, where required, terminations. Provide clear and consistent advice to managers and staff. Ensure all procedures follow UK employment law and best practice. Promote a positive, respectful and compliant workplace culture.

Compliance & HR Governance

Own and maintain all HR policies and procedures. Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and ISO requirements (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). Manage HR documentation, staff files, training records and audit requirements. Support management review meetings with relevant HR metrics and updates.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage recruitment lifecycle from role scoping to offers and onboarding. Support managers with workforce planning and future staffing requirements. Create structured and consistent induction processes for all new starters.

Performance, Training & Development

Implement structured appraisals and performance reviews. Identify training needs and coordinate training programmes, particularly for automation and new manufacturing technologies. Support development pathways and succession planning.

General HR Operations

Manage contracts, offer letters, return-to-work processes, holiday administration and attendance monitoring. Work with payroll to ensure accuracy of all staff changes. Maintain organised, professional and compliant HR records.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as an HR Manager, or a strong HR Advisor ready to step up. Solid experience in employee relations, investigations, disciplinaries and terminations. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. CIPD Level 5 minimum (or equivalent experience), Level 7 desirable. Confident communicator able to handle sensitive and complex issues professionally. Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Someone proactive who enjoys improving systems, solving problems, and developing a strong company culture.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (48,000 - 55,000 depending on experience). Chance to build and lead the HR function across two growing manufacturing sites. A supportive leadership team and a business committed to structure, improvement and professionalism. Real influence on the culture, processes and future growth of the company. Career development opportunities as World Heat continues to scale.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter for consideration.

If you would like an informal, confidential chat before applying, feel free to get in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 48,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person