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• Certain Advantage

  

  Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME

  12 days ago

  Derby

  Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME Certain Advantage is hiring for a Technical Manager- Fire and Gas Systems SME based in the Derby area. This role is on a contract basis and is mostly remote. The Company Were working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industriesfrom aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this soun... ZIPC1_UKTJ

• Optical Express Westfield Limited

  

  Patient Advisor

  2 days ago

  Derby

  Job Title – Patient Advisor Location – Derby Hours – 40 (Must be flexible to work weekends) Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet. A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following: • An industry leading salary plus excellent bonus potential, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 29 days annual leave, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities Your day to day responsibilities may vary however a typical day will involve the following duties: • Building a strong relationship with our patients, • Performing diagnostic eye scans (full training will be provided), • Confidently relaying patient information to the optometrist to ensure a smooth patient journey, • Maintaining patient records with accurate and up to date information, • Arranging affordable finance options to suit each individual patient, • Be driven and passionate with a willingness to succeed, • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills, • Be self-motivated to work with and without supervision, • Possess strong organisational skills

• HAYS

  

  Operations Manager

  29 days ago

  Derby

  Operations Manager - Derby-based (remote work) - Maintenance and Repairs Your new companyLocation: Remote (with access to Nottinghamshire Hub). Salary: £59,693 + Mileage Scheme + Excellent Benefits. Contract Type: Permanent. Industry: Housing / Property Maintenance. A large and progressive housing association has recently undergone a major transformation, adopting a more locality-based structure to better serve its communities. As part of this exciting change, a new senior leadership opportunity has emerged within the Property Maintenance Division. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing services. This role is remote-first, and you’ll be fully equipped to work from home. You’ll also have access to a modern regional hub where you and your team will be encouraged to collaborate, hold meetings, and build a strong team culture.Your new role As Locality Operations Manager, you will lead the delivery of a responsive, high-quality property maintenance service across your operational area. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that repairs, void refurbishments, and planned works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will manage and inspire a multi-skilled team, including Locality Area Managers, In-Day Schedulers, and Trade Operatives, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and professional development. You’ll also play a key role in embedding a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. • Leading the operational delivery of maintenance services, ensuring value for money and effective resource management., • Driving continuous improvement by identifying blockers, testing new approaches, and embedding service-enhancing innovations., • Coaching and developing team members, including apprentices and mentors, to build long-term capability., • Maintaining a high-performance culture through clear expectations, performance tracking, and early intervention., • Managing budgets confidently and ensuring spending remains within targets., • Promoting a positive and inclusive team environment through engagement, recognition, and collaboration., • Ensuring all safety standards are met and embedded through training, documentation, and leadership., • Resolving complaints constructively and using root cause analysis to drive service improvement., • Using performance and productivity data to inform decision-making and uphold cybersecurity and data protection standards., • Ensuring all works meet legal and regulatory standards, with accurate compliance documentation., • Supporting effective out-of-hours service provision and promoting sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.What you'll need to succeed, • Proven experience leading property maintenance services in a housing or similar environment., • Strong leadership skills with a focus on people, safety, compliance, and customer service., • Previous trade or supervisory experience., • Understanding of regulatory frameworks including Health & Safety legislation, Decent Homes Standard, and HHSRS., • HNC/HND in Construction or Building Management (or working towards), or CIH Level 4 qualification.What you'll get in return, • Salary of £59,693 plus mileage scheme., • Remote working with access to a collaborative regional hub., • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell for up to 5 days., • Generous pension scheme and MediCash health plan.

• Aeropeople Ltd

  

  Lead Aircraft Engineer/ Supervisor

  5 days ago

  Derby

  Job Title: Lead Engineer/ Supervisor Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience + shift allowance + approval pay Location: East Midlands Airport We are looking for a permanent Shift Lead/ Supervisor to join our growing team at East Midlands airport. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced business. Established 20 years ago, Aeropeople combines Engineering Services (Line Maintenance, CAMO and Aircraft Tool Hire) and Recruitment Solutions. Our talented Engineering Services division is based at both London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport and is made up of our both Line Maintenance and CAMO teams, combining their numerous EASA and international regulatory approvals. The line maintenance services at East Midlands Airport includes routine and non- routine maintenance on aircraft including the Boeing 747. This is a full time position, working a 5/5/4 shift pattern. Key Responsibilities: • Supervision, assignment allocation and administration of shift personnel, task supervision and the supervision of all staff across all designated Line Maintenance bases where appropriate., • Troubleshoot complex defects., • Inspect and sign for work completed in accordance with the Personal Authorisation Document granted by the Compliance Monitoring Manager., • Liaise with staff to give advice, direction, and support and maintain discipline., • Anticipate trends, deal with recurring and deferred defects in an expeditious manner., • Through Line Maintenance Manager, provide a compliant and safety control function to always ensure a high standard., • Fly on customer's aircraft from time to time in the capacity of Flight Mechanic., • Shall be responsible for ensuring that prior to dispatch of an aircraft all required maintenance has been actioned, documented, and appropriately certified., • Bring training requirements to the notice of the Line Maintenance Manager/Deputy Line Maintenance Manager., • Accept parts into stores in accordance with the authorisation certificate issued by the Compliance Monitoring Manager and in accordance with MOE part 2., • In the absence of the Line Maintenance Manager and or Deputy Line Maintenance Manager deputising to attend to those urgent Airworthiness matters that may not be deferred., • Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time., • Deputise for the Line Maintenance Manager/Deputy Line Maintenance Manager in his or her absence., • Maintain records of tooling, ground equipment, calibration, shift manning and any other records that may be required by the Line Maintenance Manager. Benefits: • Competitive basic salary, • Shift allowance of £4,200 per annum, • Approval Pay:, • £1,000 per aircraft type CRS restricted, • £1,250 per aircraft type CRS unrestricted, • £750 per additional “B” rating restricted, • £1,250 per additional “B” rating unrestricted, • £1,250 for A&P Licence, • Bonus Structure – Guaranteed retention bonus of £8,400 per annum, paid quarterly., • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Generous company pension scheme (5% employer/ 5% employee), • Private Healthcare, • Life Insurance (4x annual salary) About You: • Shall be licensed and approved to certify work on customer’s aircraft, engines equipment and systems., • Have the ability to work on their own initiative with a sound mature sense of judgement., • Be highly organised and able to handle a wide variety of tasks., • Be an effective communicator with proven computer skills, • Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) and establish relationships with Team, clients and third party suppliers., • Proven leadership skills to ensure the very best is achieved by the entire team. Apply: Please email a copy of your CV to . Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals who have the Right to Work in the UK and do not require sponsorship.

• SF Recruitment

  

  Category Manager

  10 days ago

  Derby

  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Location: Derbyshire Are you a Category Manager looking for a new challenge? SF Recruitment are working with a high growth business based in Derbyshire looking to recruit a Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven, passionate and looking to make a role their own. The client is looking for someone who is self-driven and with previous experience working in a Category Manager role. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and define the brand offer and range strategy based on customer insights and market trends., • Ensure all ranging decisions are customer-centric, anticipating current and future market needs., • Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships, including negotiations and ongoing collaboration., • Define strategy for future categories, including SKU growth targets and range expansion. -Analyse current range performance, adapt to market conditions, and review stock levels. Accountable for sales and margin budgets About You -Previous experience in a similar role -Strong ability to interpret customer insights and market trends to inform range decisions -Excellent communication skills, with experience building and maintaining supplier relationships -Strong negotiation skills and highly organised If you would like further information, please get in touch today.

• Kenton Black

  

  Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

  4 days ago

  Derby

  Commercial Manager - £35m Project - Civil Engineering and Groundworks Derby 2 year project lifecycle and new region opening Salary up to £120,000 + package Commercial Manager needed to initially take commercial control of 3 Civil Engineering Projects in Derby with a combined value over circa £35m over 2 years. Thereafter taking the reigns on the Midlands region for works covering both civil engineering and groundworks. Working with a small team of site surveyors you will initially be the commercial manager responsible for the financial management of the projects, client welfare, relationship building, risk awareness and avoidance, amongst traditional commercial manager duties on a day to day basis on the Derby sites. Thereafter the new region in the Midlands requires commercially managing, developing and running. This role will become the Midlands Commercial Manager position long term. Company Profile: One of the UK’s best known and respected Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractors that operates on projects ranging from £2m - £25m in value across the country. The Midlands region plan is to steady growth and stability in an already mature client base with work available in core civil engineering and groundworks markets. Covering civil engineering and groundworks across: • Défense, • Healthcare, • Commercial, • Industrial, • Technology, • Motorsport, • Heavy industry Works will typically include: • Bulk excavation, • Ground remediation, • Ground beams and floor slabs, • Pile caps, • Foundations, • Specialist tanking installation, • Retaining walls, • Substructures, • Reinforced concrete sub-structures, • Reinforced concrete super-structures, • Complex formwork installations, • Basements, • Refurbishment, • External works, • Hard landscaping Rewards Salary to suit experience level – circa £85,000 - £120,000 Car package, Pension, Holidays, etc

• NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP)

  

  Branch Manager

  10 days ago

  Derby

  Branch Manager - Freight Forwarding Role Purpose The Branch Manager is accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and operational leadership of the East Midlands freight forwarding branch. This role carries full P&L responsibility, ensuring the branch operates efficiently, grows revenue, delivers exceptional customer service, and aligns with Nippon Express strategic objectives. The role requires a commercially astute leader capable of driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening the branch’s market position across air, ocean, and road freight services. Key Responsibilities Branch Leadership • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing branch team across operations, customer service, and administration., • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement., • Provide visible, hands-on leadership within the branch., • Ensure alignment with Nippon Express values, policies, and operational standards. P&L Ownership • Hold full responsibility for branch P&L performance., • Deliver against revenue, margin, and cost targets., • Monitor and control branch overheads and operational costs., • Produce and present monthly financial performance reports and forecasts., • Identify and implement cost-efficiency initiatives and productivity improvements. Commercial Performance • Drive branch growth through customer retention, development, and new business collaboration with sales teams., • Maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners., • Ensure pricing discipline and margin protection across all freight products., • Support regional and national commercial strategy execution. Operational Excellence • Ensure efficient and compliant freight forwarding operations across air, ocean, and road., • Maintain high standards of service delivery, compliance, and process consistency., • Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational productivity., • Address operational risks proactively. Stakeholder Management • Act as the senior Nippon Express representative for the East Midlands branch., • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Sales, and Product teams., • Provide regular performance updates to UK leadership. Skills & Experience • Proven branch or operations leadership experience within freight forwarding or logistics, • Strong financial and commercial acumen with P&L responsibility, • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, • Experience managing multi-modal freight operations, • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Results-driven leadership style Leadership Profile The successful candidate will be: • A visible and credible leader, • Commercially driven and financially accountable, • Operationally strong and performance focused, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, • Able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution

• Ceto Talent

  

  Risk Manager

  29 days ago

  Derby

  We are delighted to be partnering with a leading utilities contractor to recruit an experienced Risk Manager for their Project Management Office (PMO). This is a pivotal opportunity for a driven, proactive professional who is passionate about enabling excellence across complex, non-infrastructure projects. In this role, you will work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities that directly influence performance, delivery, and long-term business success. You’ll lead structured risk processes across multiple projects, ensuring robust governance, clear visibility of emerging issues, and strong mitigation planning. You will take ownership of monitoring risk exposure, analysing data, producing high-quality reports, and guiding informed decision-making. As a key contributor to the continuous improvement of the risk framework, you will support the organisation in embedding a forward-thinking, value-adding risk culture. This position sits within a business recognised for its specialist expertise across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA), as well as civil engineering within the water sector. Their integrated delivery model spans everything from manufacturing and automation to systems integration and commissioning, backed by a strong reputation for safe, smart, and technically robust engineering. What We’re Looking For A confident, analytical, and collaborative Risk Manager who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys shaping improvements that make a measurable difference. Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications: • Strong understanding of integrated project risk management principles, • Proven experience facilitating risk workshops and engaging diverse stakeholders, • Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative risk data (probabilistic modelling experience beneficial—training can be provided), • Awareness of project controls and the relationship between cost, schedule, performance, and risk, • Familiarity with risk software and data visualisation tools (e.g., ARM, Xactium, Predict, Safran, @Risk, Tableau, Power BI), • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and confidently, • Demonstrable experience delivering risk management solutions on complex or high-value projects, • Tier 1 contractor experience required; water industry experience desirable