Contract Consultant

Contract Consultant - Preston Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoys solving workforce challenges and can think tactically to keep a large operation running smoothly? We are seeking an onsite Contract Consultant to support a busy manufacturing and production facility in Preston. Working from our client''s site, you will manage day-to-day workforce planning and people management for a pool of temporary associates across key production departments. This is not a traditional recruitment role. The focus is workforce planning, employee relations, attendance management, workforce deployment and operational support, ensuring the site has the right people in the right place at the right time. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong relationships with associates and operational managers, alongside the ability to make quick decisions in response to production demands. Working hours: Monday to Friday onsite 6:45am-4:15pm for 2 days 6:45am-2:45pm for 2 days 6:45am-2:15pm on Fridays What You''ll Be Doing Workforce Planning and Operations Manage daily deployment of temporary associates across production departments. Create and maintain workforce plans in line with production demand. Work with client managers to understand labour requirements and respond to operational challenges. Maintain accurate workforce data, planners and system records. Employee Relations and Associate Management Act as the first point of contact for ..... full job details .....