HR Assistant- Lanes

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

About the Role:

We are looking for a HR Service Centre Administrator reporting to the HR Operations Manager. Your role will involve dealing with the HR administration and processes to provide support to the head office functions, our other offices across the country as well as our depots throughout the UK. This position is an active role as you will be  undertaking the role of an HR Administrator to support the service delivered at all times. The role will cover a broad range of HR activities and processes.   

Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week.  

Salary: £26,000 - £27,500

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• Fulfil the role of an HR administrator ensuring that service standards are adhered to
• Dealing with the HR inbox and directing queries to the relevant people  
• Answering emails and telephone calls and advising on basic HR issues 
• Processing Change of Contracts and assisting with onboarding documentation 
• Updating Cascade - HR Management System and other systems
•  Liaising with Payroll/Training/IT to ensure new starters and leaver information is updated promptly 
•  Complete incoming references as required  
•  Applying of new employee references and chasing 
•  General administration support around the department 
•  Dealing with information of a confidential nature 

This role is working closely with the HR business partners and recruitment team as well as the payroll and finance teams and the various managers and depots throughout the country. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a previous HR role or a position where HR administration was part of the role or have a strong administration background

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• Good administration background - HR Admin experience would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills to deal with all levels of staff 
• Excellent Microsoft office skills 
• Cascade experience would be advantageous 
• Proactive and ability to change and adapt in a fast moving environment working to strict deadlines 
• Accuracy  
  

What you will get in return:

In joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• Holidays 24 days plus bank – rising with length of service to 27 days  
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme 
• Free car parking
  

This position is open to Internal and External candidates.  Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS  - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow -https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please