HR Consultant in ​Pinxton

A bit about Pinxton

History

The village of Pinxton has a strong and proud mining heritage, which is still celebrated today. Coal was mined from as early as Tudor times but this escalated in the 18th century and Pinxton became a mining village. It was there that resident John King invented a mining safety device – the detaching hook – which became world-famous and is credited with saving the lives of many miners.

The John King Mining Wheel remains in the village today as a monument to the invention and the town’s mining past. Aside from mining, the village was also known for Pinxton Porcelain, a porcelain company created by John Coke and William Billingsley. Pinxton is a popular haunt for rail enthusiasts too, with people travelling to see the interesting engines which pass through at its level crossing.

Location and travel

Situated in Derbyshire, the village of Pinxton lies 18 miles northeast of Derby city centre and around 15 miles north west of Nottingham. It is south of the Pinxton Interchange, which is at junction 28 of the M1 motorway, so is easily accessible by car. The nearest railway station is located in nearby Alfreton, which has frequent services to Nottingham, the nearest mainline train station. There are regular bus services that run through Pinxton including a service running from Derby to Mansfield and the 231 from Alfreton to Pinxton. Pinxton falls within Derbyshire’s Bolsover District and its nearest airport is Nottingham East Midlands, some 24 miles away.

Local amenities

The church of St Helens, parts of which date back to medieval times, stands on Park Lane, while the town’s museum charting its industrial and social heritage is in nearby Victoria Road. Pinxton Parish Council has its offices at the village hall, which along with the village library, is located in Kirkstead Road. The village post office is in Wharf Road, which is also home to several independent shops as well as a branded convenience store. Pinxton Miners Welfare club, in Wharf Road, is a member’s club which hosts regular events and entertainment. Pubs, restaurants and several independent businesses can also be found along Town Street.

Providing HR support to Pinxton businesses

Calling businesses in Pinxton- do you need help with your HR? If so, The HR Dept has a team of experienced and knowledgeable staff ready and willing to help. Whether you are looking to outsource all of your HR work or just need help and support in a certain area, The HR Dept are experts in human resources.

We can help with everything from recruitment, contracts, payrolls and pensions to absence management, employee benefits, appraisals, company reorganisations and dismissals – and more besides. Outsourcing your HR work to our expert team will not only give you peace of mind but will help save you time and energy that you can plough into achieving your business goals. Contact us to find out more.