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* • £31,827 - £35,000 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £5,800 per annum (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you. As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard. Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience), • Valid MOT Testing Licence, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points Why Halfords? We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham). We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement. Salary: £41,985 Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Thursday 18th December 2025 Essential Criteria: • Experience building trust with a wide range of the most senior stakeholders, while balancing rapidly changing priorities and agendas., • Thinking strategically, able to monitor and make connections across an expansive range of issues, making decisive recommendations for senior stakeholders to make decisions., • Experience identifying and developing key domestic and international relationships and networks to increase the profile of UK statistics internationally., • Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the international statistical system, and how it supports UK priority agendas in a changing global environment., • Evidence of inspiring and motivating others to be fully engaged in their work, helping to steer team members through changing external demands and internal priorities., • Working adaptably and at pace to master briefs and deliver operational demands across a wide range of subjects to the highest standards., • Excellent organisational and administration skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and multiple conferencing platforms. APPLICATION PROCESS Stage 1 – Application The assessment process at the application stage will be based on your work history, skills, experience, CV, and personal statement. It is important that your application is tailored to highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role. If a personal statement is required at application stage, it will state the maximum word-count allowed, which should not be exceeded. Where it is a requirement to make a personal statement, you should provide evidence for each Essential Criteria listed in the person specification. As these criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples for each one, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the ___ (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Applicants may utilise AI resources in their submissions; ensuring all information provided is factually accurate, truthful, and original, avoiding any form of plagiarism to maintain the authenticity and credibility of the application process. Important - For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying. In return we offer you: • ✔Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!, • ✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%, • ✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria), • ✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice, • ✔Employee Assistance Programmes, • ✔Diversity Network Groups, • ✔Mental Health Allies, • ✔Civil Service Sports and Social club, • ✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please hit APPLY to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.

Delivery Driver (Company Van Provided) Havant (PO92NG).VAT)per day + bonuses (£5£20/day).Weekly pay, full training paid, van & fuel included.Standard: 9 hours (12:00pm start, ~9:00pm finish).Performance & safety bonuses: +£5 to £20/day.

Delivery Driver (Company Van Provided) Havant (PO9).VAT)per day + bonuses (£5£20/day).Weekly pay, full training paid, van & fuel included.Standard: 9 hours (12:00pm start, ~9:00pm finish).Performance & safety bonuses: +£5 to £20/day.Company van, fuel & insurance provided.Full training: classroo

Delivery Driver (Company Van Provided) Havant (PO9).VAT)per day + bonuses (£5£20/day).Weekly pay, full training paid, van & fuel included.Standard: 9 hours (12:00pm start, ~9:00pm finish).Performance & safety bonuses: +£5 to £20/day.Company van, fuel & insurance provided.Full training: classroo

Caledonian Construction are recruiting for: * JIB Electrician to support a project in Portsmouth * Must have JIB card * Must have full PPE & Tools * 3 days work * site temps work * 7am to 5 pm (9.

Delivery Driver (Company Van Provided) Havant (PO92NG) £130.50 £156.6 (incl. VAT)per day + bonuses (£5£20/day) Weekly pay, full training paid, van & fuel included Shift Pattern • Standard: 9 hours (12:00pm start, ~9:00pm finish), • Daily pay: £130.50 £156.6 (incl. VAT), • Performance & safety bonuses: +£5 to £20/day, • Company van, fuel & insurance provided(no costs for you), • Weekly pay every Friday, • Full training: classroom + on-road (paid), • Max. 6 penalty points, no serious endorsements, • Reliable, detail-oriented, and motivated, • Hate early mornings? Start at12pm, finish around9pm., • Wantstable hours(~9h) with full pay., • Preferweekly pay + bonuseswithout paying for a van, fuel, or insurance. Job Types: Full-...

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and enjoy spending time outdoors, preferring not to be confined to a 9-5 office role? Our client is looking for Meter Readers across Portsmouth. This is a fantastic role for someone self-motivated to work independently. Within this role you will also have the opportunity to acquire a company car. The ideal candidate will ensure customers receive accurate and up-to-date bills by collecting data from gas, electric and water meters, using a hand-held electronic device, and other equipment. There is a great deal of flexibility within this role, such as planning your route and managing your schedule and workload to achieve the targets set for the week by your field delivery manager. There will be an occasional need to walk longer distances as not all customers live in built-up areas, but youll get great exercise! Working Hours: One of the benefits of this role is that its a full time flexible basis between hours of 8am - 8pm Monday-Sunday, working 40 per week. Requirements: • Approachable, presentable, and polite and acts as an ambassador for the company., • Physically fit due to the nature of the role., • Required to plan and manage...

Position: Freight Forwarder Location: Portsmouth Salary: £27,500 - £ 31,500 Our client, are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a busy and fast-paced transport office based in Portsmouth. Job Overview Manage day-to-day freight forwarding tasks: quoting, job creation, issuing Bills of Lading/Air Waybills, monitoring shipments, and invoicing. Handle export shipments mainly by air and road, with additional work in sea freight and imports. Arrange collections/deliveries and coordinate with carriers, partners, and customers to ensure smooth and timely movements. Complete customs entries and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant. Maintain shipment and client records using internal systems and CRM tools. Negotiate rates and terms with carriers, suppliers, and clients. Track shipments from start to finish and resolve any delays or clearance issues. Support the commercial team by identifying potential leads or opportunities. Job Requirements Minimum 2 years' freight forwarding experience. Strong understanding of multimodal operations across air, road, and sea. Confident with customs entries, Incoterms, and freight documentation. High attention to detail with strong data entry accuracy. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Knowledgeable, with exposure to dangerous goods or other industry training beneficial. Salary & Benefits Salary: £27,500 - £31,500 depending on experience. Monday to Friday - 9:00am-5:30pm (Office Based) In-house fleet and warehouse provide strong operational support. Benefits include: additional leave, bereavement leave, casual dress, company pension, free flu jabs, free parking/on-site parking. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ

ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for an Electrician to join our South Coast team to support with the delivery of responsive repairs. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and the drive to make things possible. This vacancy will be covering Portsmouth & the surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, and there is a requirement to cover out of hours callout on a rota basis which offers an additional payment. We are a customer focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Electrician, but you will also have great customer service skills, a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. The successful candidate will live within a commutable distance of Portsmouth to be able to reach our customer locations in a timely manner. You must have a full UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be provided. Essential experience: You must be fully qualified and able to demonstrate competence within the primary trade. Experience of working in a customer focused environment and ideally within the social housing sector, where you have delivered a great service. Proven ability to work methodically, achieve targets, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information. Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating organisational and time management skills. Ability to carry out physical tasks and apply products that remove and treat damp and mould, in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines. Ability to operate safely, considering any environmental circumstances and possible risks. Essential qualifications: You will hold a City and Guilds 236 Pt 1 & 2 (or NVQ Level 3). You will have 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671. Desirable: Experience of completing EICRs. City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent. Guinness Property Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package that help make Guinness Property a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to: Competitive pay£41,229 per annum. Competitive out-of-hours callout. Permanent, full time 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Company sick pay after a qualifying period and life insurance. Up to 9% pension contributions on a matched basis. Excellent lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities. Simply Health cashback scheme. Employee Assistance Programme, plus more! If you're interested in the vacancy and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. *The advertised salary includes a Market Supplement of £2,500. Please note: This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. REEDTGP Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Accounts Administrator Permanent Job Opening Our client is a respected, Portsmouth-based building and maintenance contractor delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, residential, and heritage sectors. Known for their reliability, high standards, and long-term relationships, they manage a diverse range of worksfrom small-scale maintenance to complex multi-million-pound refurbishments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and experienced Accounts Administrator to oversee core financial operations and help ensure smooth running of the accounts function. Accounts Administrator Position Description As the Accounts Administrator , youll report directly to the Finance Manager and take ownership of day-to-day financial tasks. Youll also have the support of an Accounts Assistant, allowing you to focus on more senior responsibilities and help streamline financial processes. This is a great opportunity for someone confident in managing ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting, with a solid understanding of the construction industry and experience dealing with funding lines or contract-based finance structures. Key Responsibilities: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices and credit notes Oversee bank and supplier reconciliations Ensure accurate VAT returns and support with payroll processes Monitor and manage funding lines related to ongoing projects Assist with monthly reporting and year-end preparation Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to resolve queries Supervise and support the Accounts Assistant Maintain up-to-date and organised financial records What Youll Bring: Must-have experience with Xero Accounts Software Previous experience in the construction industry or working with contractors Understanding of project-based accounting and working with funding line Strong Excel skills (including reconciliations, pivot tables, and formulas Excellent attention to detail and organisational skill Strong communication and problem-solving ability A hands-on, can-do attitude and ability to work independently Whats On Offer: Salary of £25,000 £32,000 , depending on experience Full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working options after probation Free on-site parking and modern office facilities Supportive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to grow with the company and take on more senior finance responsibilities TPBN1_UKTJ