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  • Veterinary Receptionist
    Veterinary Receptionist
    3 days ago
    £27000–£27500 yearly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    Pay: £27,000.00-£27,500.00 per year Job Description: Experienced veterinary receptionist wanted for independent mobile vet clinic - work from Trafford Park office – full time Are you looking for something a little different from the norm? We are a mobile small animal veterinary clinic based from south Manchester - covering the local area offering consultations, vaccinations and surgery on the client’s doorstep. We’re seeking a friendly, reliable and organized receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our clients, the receptionist plays a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of our practice. We’re seeking a full time receptionist (4 x 10 hour days). Work is carried out from our central office in Trafford Park and would entail answering customer queries over the phone, email and social media, receiving deliveries and admin work. Very occasionally clients may visit to collect medications or ashes. This means a less stressful workload as you are not having to deal with answering the phone and with face to face customers at the same time. It does however mean you will be on your own for the majority of the time as we are out visiting clients, so you must be self motivated to keep working to a high standard with minimal supervision. We want to offer the best customer service possible. We aim to offer high quality veterinary care while keeping the stress for our patients to an absolute minimum. We can offer reduced stress and a supportive work environment, a competitive salary, starting from £27k for four 10 hour days/week, 5 weeks holidays, and employee discounts on treatment/food. Depending on the number of applicants we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually. Experience • Previous veterinary reception or administrative experience is essential, demonstrating familiarity with clinic workflows and client interactions, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage confidently with clients and team members, • A compassionate attitude towards animals and pet owners, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated mobile veterinary team committed to delivering compassionate pet care. If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a supportive environment where animals come first, we’d love to hear from you! Benefits: • Casual dress, • Free parking, • On-site parking Experience: • Veterinary Reception: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person

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  • General Labourer
    General Labourer
    10 days ago
    £12–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Prestwich

    About Us We are a high-quality residential building company specialising in domestic extensions, loft conversions, and full house renovations. As we transition into a limited company and take on an exciting pipeline of new projects, we are looking for a reliable, hard-working Labourer to join the team. You will be working directly alongside the business owner. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience across multiple trades in a supportive, small-team environment where your hard work will be genuinely valued. What We Offer • Salary: £12.00 – £15.00 per hour (Dependent on experience, paid weekly) [1], • Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with options for flexibility, • Location: Based mainly in and around Prestwich, with projects spanning across the wider Manchester area., • Perks: Gain valuable, diverse trade skills; steady local work; and a respectful, friendly working environment. We take pride in delivering high quality work in a safe way so you will benefit from support and guidance with detailed and interesting work, whilst being supported to ensure safety on site. Key Responsibilities • Assisting with structural work, groundworks, brickwork, and timber framing for extensions., • Setting up and clearing down workspaces safely inside and outside residential homes., • Loading and unloading materials, keeping the site tidy, and managing waste skips., • Mixing mortar, concrete, and plaster to keep projects moving efficiently., • Respecting clients' homes by keeping dust, noise, and disruption to a minimum. Requirements & Qualifications • Reliability: Absolutely crucial when working closely in a small team., • Domestic Awareness: Polite, tidy, and respectful of homeowners and their properties., • Physical Fitness: Capable of handling heavy lifting, digging, and manual site work safely. If you have medical conditions which we can support or put adjustments in place for, please speak to us., • Transport: A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle to get to local sites is preferred but if you are able to travel around Prestwich and Manchester in other ways please still apply., • Experience: Previous building or trade experience is a plus, but a great attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most., • Other: You will be required to provide your own work clothes and safety boots, however we will provide other PPE appropriate to keep you safe (gloves, masks, eye/ear/head protection as necessary). How to Apply If you are keen to learn, reliable, and want to work on rewarding local projects, tell us about yourself and how you would be suited to the role. We look forward to your application.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    15 days ago
    Full-time
    Manchester

    About Coco Tang Coco Tang is a unique, independent multi-concept brand that has defined the Nottingham hospitality scene since 2008. Our flagship venue is a hybrid destination: an authentic Vietnamese Kitchen, Speciality Coffee Roastery, and Oriental Bakery by day, and a sophisticated speakeasy and nightclub by night. We are obsessed with detail, authenticity, and creating an escape from the city. Now, we are bringing this same level of passion and high-energy hospitality to Manchester for our first historic phase of expansion out of Nottingham. The Manchester Site Our brand-new Manchester venue has a very clear "upward" energy - starting with a casual, high-traffic Vietnamese Café on the ground floor and transitioning into a more premium casual Restaurant, Private Dining, and Late-Night Bar upstairs. The Opportunity We are looking for passionate, hard-working Line Chefs to join our brand-new kitchen team. Working alongside our Head Chef/Kitchen Manager, General Manager and Owner you will be on the front lines of this historic Manchester opening. You will help launch a high-volume, fresh-food operation, cooking incredible food that spans rapid daytime café execution to beautiful premium evening dining. • The Launch Team: Be part of the foundational kitchen brigade for our Manchester opening, participating in full kitchen training, menu run-throughs, and launch events., • Fresh Food Execution: Work across different kitchen sections, preparing and cooking authentic Vietnamese dishes, small plates, and mains to exact specifications., • Speed & Consistency: Maintain absolute consistency in taste and food presentation during peak, high-volume lunch and dinner rushes., • Hygiene & Safety: Keep your station immaculately clean, organized, and compliant with food safety, allergen control, and health & safety standards. The Ideal Candidate • Kitchen Experience: Prior experience working as a Line Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Experience with Asian cuisine especially Vietnamese cuisine is advantageous, but full training is provided., • Operational Grit: You love the rush of a busy service. You have high energy, a strong work ethic, and thrive when the kitchen pass gets busy., • The "Detail" Architect: You take pride in your work. You care about how every single bowl or plate looks before it leaves your section., • Team Player: You have a positive attitude, communicate clearly under pressure, and support your fellow chefs to get through a busy shift together., • Reliable & Punctual: You are disciplined, turn up for your shifts on time, and are ready to work hard as part of a team. What We Offer • Highly competitive hourly pay rate., • A fair share of the site service charge scheme (significantly boosting your take-home pay)., • 28 days holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time)., • Company pension scheme., • Generous staff discounts., • Massive opportunities for career progression as we grow our Manchester team and kitchen brigade. How to Apply If you are a reliable chef with a passion for fresh food and the grit to work in a high-energy kitchen, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today to join the launch team at Coco Tang Manchester. Benefits: • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Work Location: In person

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