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Trainee Technician An excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career within the engineering and construction testing sector, supporting site-based projects nationwide with full training provided. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Junior Technician, Site Technician NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Trainee / Entry Level Role – All Levels of Experience Considered Ideal candidates will have some sort of college-based qualification or an understanding of electrical / mechanical / structural engineering. However, this is desirable, and you must be willing to learn new skills and have great time-management. You will also need to be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / 365 (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and willing to work away from home when required SALARY: Starting on National Minimum Wage + Competitive Overtime Rates + Benefits LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trainee Technician who is keen to learn new skills within the engineering and construction testing industry. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a hands-on technical career with no previous experience required. As a Trainee Technician you will support a small, growing project team delivering structural load testing, environmental monitoring and bespoke testing solutions in-line with British Standards. The role is predominantly site based, involving nationwide travel, with a small proportion of work undertaken at the company’s Ellesmere Port testing facilities. Working closely with experienced colleagues, the Trainee Technician will receive on-the-job training while developing practical, technical and reporting skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Trainee Technician include: • Project Support: Assisting with long and short-term engineering and construction testing projects, • Site-Based Testing: Supporting daily on-site and laboratory testing, including other yard-based activities, • Data Recording: Accurately recording, validating and checking test data and results, • Reporting Assistance: Assisting with analysis, reporting and certification of testing work, • Equipment Maintenance: Supporting calibration, maintenance, storage and upkeep of testing equipment, • Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering fully to all company health and safety requirements, • Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a small, growing project team, • Vehicle Checks: Completing routine vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness and condition, • Housekeeping: Maintaining tidy, organised laboratory, site and storage areas, • Policy Adherence: Following all company policies and procedures at all times CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, • Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills, • Full and valid UK Driving Licence (six points or less, no active convictions), • Good organisational and time-management skills, • Reliable, punctual and committed approach to work, • Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home when required, • Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends or nights when needed, on short notice Desirable • An understanding of electrical, mechanical or structural engineering, • Previous site experience using tools or equipment, • Good attention to detail and a methodical approach, • Flexible attitude to working hours and travel, • Valid CSCS Card (preferred but can be obtained later), • Relevant qualifications, although full job-role training will be provided BENEFITS • Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14674 Full-time, Permanent Trainee and Construction / Engineering Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.

Senior Formulation Scientist - Agrochemicals We’re looking for an experienced formulation scientist to join our Agrochemicals team as a Senior Formulation Scientist, driving the development and commercialisation of advanced formulation additives. In this role, you’ll work as part of a highly skilled global team, solving complex formulation challenges, supporting customer needs, and contributing to long‑term technology and product strategy. You’ll bring deep hands‑on expertise across a wide range of formulation types and play a key role in shaping next‑generation solutions for the crop protection market. The position is based in the UK at our Ellesmere Port site and will require some domestic and international travel (typically 10–20%). Responsibilities: - Advanced Formulation Development • Lead the development of commercially viable formulation additives that meet performance, cost, manufacturing and regulatory requirements., • Apply expert knowledge across EC, SC, SE, EW, ME, SL, OD, CS, WG, WP and other liquid and dry formulation systems., • Act as a technical reference point for complex challenges including long‑term stability, multi‑active systems, raw material substitution and regulatory‑driven reformulation., • Design and interpret advanced laboratory, application and performance testing programmes (CIPAC + internal methods). Innovation & Industry Insight • Maintain strong awareness of industry trends, competitor technologies, patents and scientific literature., • Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for additive design, raw materials and product portfolios., • Contribute technical insight to longer‑term technology and product development strategies. Laboratory Work • Perform advanced formulation work and application testing with a high degree of independence., • Generate, analyse and interpret analytical and performance data for existing and new products., • Produce R&D samples and ensure accurate documentation of experimental work., • Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate results clearly to internal and external stakeholders., • Support commercialisation through performance blends, formulation examples and technical documentation., • Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues. Customer Interaction • Provide technical input to customer and distributor activities, including data interpretation and formulation recommendations., • Support customer trials, issue resolution and technical discussions through sample preparation, data packages or remote interaction., • Participate in occasional customer visits or external engagements aligned with specific technical objectives. Key Requirements: - • PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Agronomy, Plant Physiology or a related field., • 8–10+ years’ hands‑on experience in agrochemical formulation, with deep expertise in formulation additives and surfactant systems., • Strong understanding of how formulation components influence stability, wetting, penetration, dispersion and application performance., • Proven ability to independently solve complex formulation challenges and provide authoritative technical recommendations., • Solid working knowledge of CIPAC methods, formulation equipment and industry‑standard characterisation techniques., • Experience with biologicals, seed treatments, adjuvants, fertilizers or micronutrient formulations (desirable)., • Awareness of regulatory‑driven formulation change and next‑generation, sustainable formulation strategies., • Ability to mentor junior scientists through technical guidance and example.

Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer An exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician with experience in load testing, site-based engineering services and structural testing projects. Ideal for candidates with experience in testing equipment, technical reporting, fault finding and nationwide site work. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Technician, Load Testing Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Structural Testing Technician, Field Service Technician, Calibration Technician, Electrical Technician, Structural Monitoring Technician, Service Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Maintenance Technician, Test Technician, Load Testing Technician, Site Test Engineer SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + Benefits LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer to join a growing organisation delivering specialist load testing, structural testing and on-site engineering services. As a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer you will support a wide range of nationwide site projects carrying out load testing, structural inspections, equipment setup and technical testing activities across construction and engineering environments. The Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer will play an important role in preparing testing equipment, installing temporary systems, recording and analysing test data, producing technical documentation and ensuring all site activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer include: • Testing Operations: Carry out on-site load testing and structural testing activities across a range of engineering and construction projects, • Site Equipment Setup: Install, assemble and prepare load testing equipment, temporary systems and monitoring devices on customer sites, • Testing Support: Assist with product testing, commissioning activities and engineering inspections in both site and workshop environments, • Technical Reporting: Record, analyse and document test results and prepare technical reports for client approval, • Fault Finding: Identify equipment issues and support troubleshooting and corrective actions during testing operations, • Client Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients and site teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and professionally, • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, inspect and service testing equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance, • Test Rig Assembly: Build and adapt testing rigs and support structures to meet individual project requirements, • Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all company procedures, RAMS and site safety regulations at all times, • Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete accurate site records, test documentation and daily activity logs, • Team Support: Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians and subcontractors to support successful project delivery, • Workshop and Site Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organised and safe working environments across site, workshop and storage areas CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science, • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Construction or Engineering or equivalent, • Previous experience in load testing, site engineering, structural testing or engineering support environments, • Experience working with testing equipment, fault finding and technical problem solving, • Knowledge of health and safety procedures within construction, engineering or industrial environments, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, • Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Willingness to travel nationwide, work flexible hours and stay away when required Desirable • Degree in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline, • CSCS Card, • Experience supporting nationwide site projects, • Knowledge of structural, mechanical or electrical engineering principles BENEFITS • Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14683 Full-Time, Permanent Engineering Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ

About the job Job summary Threat and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also develop and mature our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. If you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) • Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. This will include scoping, scanning, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion., • Prioritise vulnerabilities using a riskbased, threatinformed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs., • Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination., • Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence • Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape., • Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Cyber Risk Management • Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting • Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Incident Response Support • Contribute to and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Person specification Essential Technical • Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations within a complex enterprise environment, • Experience of managing and developing penetration testing programs, • Knowledge of secure development practices and where security testing for vulnerabilities fits into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), • Broad technical knowledge, especially around hybrid and cloud architectures, identity management and application security. Essential Experience • Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences., • A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels., • Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly., • Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. Technical • Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability:, • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) :, • Level - Practitioner, • Make sure it aligns with the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Managing a Quality Service, • Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests themselves) : Level - Practitioner Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the essential criteria listed person specification. Technical Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability against the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) : Level - Practitioner Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours, Experience and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Senior Interaction Designer The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is seeking a senior interaction designer to contribute to its digital transformation. This role involves designing user-centred public services at scale within multidisciplinary teams , aligning with Government Design Principles . Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving complex public infrastructure issues, promoting best practices and standards in user centred design, and mentoring junior designers. The successful candidate will be proactive, take ownership of design activities (like facilitating critiques and documenting user journeys), and possess excellent leadership, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders. Find out more on our Design in Government blog . Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Design and Develop User-Centred Services: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to rapidly develop design concepts for complex transformation programs, collaborating with service managers and programme directors. This includes actively participating in user research, creating prototypes, and designing user interactions across various channels, devices, and technologies, all while being able to justify design decisions with evidence and data., • Promote and Implement Design Excellence : Champion a consistent, high-quality user experience by promoting reusable design elements and best practices across the IPO and wider government communities. This involves contributing to user-centred design standards and guidance, utilising the GOV.UK Design System, and ensuring designs meet accessibility, legal, and security requirements, as well as the GOV.UK Service Standard., • Lead and Mentor Design Professionals: Provide management support, coaching, mentoring, and training to other designers (including HEO Interaction Designers), focusing on their development, the quality of their work, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Person specification Essential criteria • Experience working effectively in an agile, multi-disciplinary team environment, delivering iterative design components as part of a project team., • Experience in designing accessible solutions across various channels to meet customer needs. Proven ability to produce essential user-centred design deliverables, such as user flows, process flows, service blueprints, and site maps., • Proficient in using prototyping tools like GOV.UK Prototype Kit, Figma, or Adobe XD to create and validate high-fidelity prototypes., • Experience in conducting usability testing, either independently or collaboratively with user researchers., • Demonstrated experience working with the GOV.UK Design System, Service Manual, and design principles, including the ability to recommend new patterns or update existing ones within the system., • Experience in leading community of practice activities., • Proven ability to mentor and coach designers across the UCD profession. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 750-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 750 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria. Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Ability And Behaviour Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and External candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Electronics Engineer Chester Area Up to £65,000 Bonus KO2's client is a well-established, employee-owned consultancy that designs bespoke embedded electronic products for a wide range of applications. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, they combine in-house product development with custom design work, giving engineers the chance to work on varied, technically challenging projects across the full lifecycle. They are now looking for a Mid to Senior Electronics Engineer with strong embedded software experience to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role sitting right at the hardware-software boundary. You'll be involved in everything from schematic capture and PCB design through to board bring-up and embedded C development, working on complex embedded systems including microcontroller and application processor-based designs. What you'll be doing: Designing analogue and digital electronics, including PCB layout Bringing up new hardware and debugging at board level using embedded software Developing embedded C code to support hardware validation and functionality Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production Contributing to a range of projects, including next-generation embedded and IoT-style systems What they're looking for: A well-rounded electronics engineer with solid embedded software skills Strong experience in analogue and digital design Confidence with board bring-up and debugging using embedded C Experience with common interfaces such as SPI, IC, UART, CAN Comfortable working with microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex-M) and ideally application processors Someone adaptable and capable of picking up new technologies (e.g. Linux, FPGA, or higher-level software where required) Desirable experience: Embedded Linux or RTOS experience Mains-powered design / power supply experience Experience with single board computer or similar embedded platforms Exposure to production or manufacturing environments Why join KO2's client? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, engineering-led environment where you'll work on genuinely interesting products rather than narrow, siloed tasks. Engineers here are involved in real problem-solving, not just incremental changes. The business offers a unique and highly attractive working pattern: Every other Friday off Early finish at 1pm on the alternate Friday They are also employee-owned, which means you benefit directly from the company's success. This includes: A profit-related bonus, with up to £3,600 per year tax-free The opportunity to receive free shares and purchase additional shares in the business Additional benefits include: Private medical insurance Competitive holiday allowance, increasing with service A supportive, non-corporate culture focused on quality engineering rather than long hours This role is based on-site, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work, particularly around hardware development and lab-based testing. If you're an engineer who enjoys working across both electronics and embedded software, and you want to be part of a business where your work genuinely makes an impact, this is well worth exploring.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

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If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Technician, Load Testing Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Structural Testing Technician, Field Service Technician, Calibration Technician, Electrical Technician, Structural Monitoring Technician, Service Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Maintenance Technician, Test Technician, Load Testing Technician, Site Test Engineer SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + Benefits LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer to join a growing organisation delivering specialist load testing, structural testing and on-site engineering services. As a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer you will support a wide range of nationwide site projects carrying out load testing, structural inspections, equipment setup and technical testing activities across construction and engineering environments. The Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer will play an important role in preparing testing equipment, installing temporary systems, recording and analysing test data, producing technical documentation and ensuring all site activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer include: • Testing Operations: Carry out on-site load testing and structural testing activities across a range of engineering and construction projects, • Site Equipment Setup: Install, assemble and prepare load testing equipment, temporary systems and monitoring devices on customer sites, • Testing Support: Assist with product testing, commissioning activities and engineering inspections in both site and workshop environments, • Technical Reporting: Record, analyse and document test results and prepare technical reports for client approval, • Fault Finding: Identify equipment issues and support troubleshooting and corrective actions during testing operations, • Client Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients and site teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and professionally, • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, inspect and service testing equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance, • Test Rig Assembly: Build and adapt testing rigs and support structures to meet individual project requirements, • Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all company procedures, RAMS and site safety regulations at all times, • Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete accurate site records, test documentation and daily activity logs, • Team Support: Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians and subcontractors to support successful project delivery, • Workshop and Site Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organised and safe working environments across site, workshop and storage areas CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science, • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Construction or Engineering or equivalent, • Previous experience in load testing, site engineering, structural testing or engineering support environments, • Experience working with testing equipment, fault finding and technical problem solving, • Knowledge of health and safety procedures within construction, engineering or industrial environments, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, • Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Willingness to travel nationwide, work flexible hours and stay away when required Desirable • Degree in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline, • CSCS Card, • Experience supporting nationwide site projects, • Knowledge of structural, mechanical or electrical engineering principles BENEFITS • Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. 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What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company/people's pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Receive, verify (consignment notes), inspect, sample and classify packaged hazardous waste in line with permit requirements. Assess hazards, determine appropriate process routes, and maintain accurate records in HazMat. Generate and apply barcode labels to ensure full traceability. Coordinate with Day Team operators to move and store waste safely; update storage locations in HazMat. 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Working knowledge of permit compliance, segregation/storage controls, and safe handling/PPE requirements. Confidence producing compliant process plans/menus and associated documentation, including COSHH. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy; competent using inventory/traceability systems (HazMat experience desirable). Clear communicator who works effectively with operations teams and can manage priorities in a live plant environment. Proactive safety mindset with confidence reporting non-conformance and incidents via site systems. Flexibility to work the stated shifts and maintain consistent coverage. FLT experience/certification desirable (or willingness to undertake as required). Ability to pass DBS screening to support secure destruction contracts (Government/MOD). What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. 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The Outbound Onboarding Manager will lead a high-performing outbound onboarding team, responsible for proactively converting new leads into active contractors. This role has a strong commercial focus, with particular emphasis on Professional sector performance and increasing Workwell Plus uptake. The role is accountable for driving outbound activity, improving conversion rates, and delivering revenue outcomes, while embedding a strong sales culture, clear performance standards, and a continuous improvement mindset across the team. What youll be doing: Lead and drive outbound lead conversion performance, with a particular focus on the Professional sector. Maximise Workwell Plus uptake through effective positioning, value-led selling and consistent messaging. Own and improve conversion metrics across the onboarding funnel, including lead-to-registration and registration-to-active conversion. Drive high volumes of outbound activity, ensuring consistent follow-up, pipeline momentum and speed to first contact. Implement and maintain structured lead management and follow-up cadences, ensuring accurate CRM usage and pipeline tracking. Lead, coach and develop a team of outbound onboarding executives, setting clear daily, weekly and monthly performance expectations. Provide regular coaching and feedback on sales techniques, objection handling and closing skills. Proactively manage underperformance and build a high-energy, results-driven team culture. Develop and refine call frameworks, scripts and sales messaging to ensure consistency and quality of customer conversations. Track, analyse and report on key performance indicators, including activity levels, conversion rates and Workwell Plus penetration. Use performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, providing insight and updates to senior leadership. Drive continuous improvement across lead handling, follow-up strategies and conversion performance. Collaborate closely with Customer Success, inbound onboarding, Marketing, Payroll and Operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery. Provide feedback to Marketing and other teams on lead quality and support testing and optimisation of new approaches. Wed love to hear from someone that: Has proven experience in outbound sales, lead conversion or telesales environments. Has a strong track record of delivering against conversion or revenue targets. Has experience managing, coaching or developing a performance-driven team. Is highly commercial, results-focused and motivated by achieving outcomes. Is confident using data and performance metrics to inform decisions and drive improvement. Communicates clearly and effectively, with strong influencing skills. Brings energy, resilience and accountability to a target-driven environment. Enjoys building high-performing teams and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Whats next? Our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial screening call if your application is shortlisted. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. What we can offer you: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays Pension Health Assured Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Awards Long Service Recognition Spectrum life Annual Pay Review Employee Referral TPBN1_UKTJ

Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer An exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician with experience in load testing, site-based engineering services and structural testing projects. Ideal for candidates with experience in testing equipment, technical reporting, fault finding and nationwide site work. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Site Technician, Load Testing Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Structural Testing Technician, Field Service Technician, Calibration Technician, Electrical Technician, Structural Monitoring Technician, Service Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Maintenance Technician, Test Technician, Load Testing Technician, Site Test Engineer SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) + Benefits LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer to join a growing organisation delivering specialist load testing, structural testing and on-site engineering services. As a Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer you will support a wide range of nationwide site projects carrying out load testing, structural inspections, equipment setup and technical testing activities across construction and engineering environments. The Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer will play an important role in preparing testing equipment, installing temporary systems, recording and analysing test data, producing technical documentation and ensuring all site activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Load Testing Technician / Site Testing Engineer include: Testing Operations: Carry out on-site load testing and structural testing activities across a range of engineering and construction projects Site Equipment Setup: Install, assemble and prepare load testing equipment, temporary systems and monitoring devices on customer sites Testing Support: Assist with product testing, commissioning activities and engineering inspections in both site and workshop environments Technical Reporting: Record, analyse and document test results and prepare technical reports for client approval Fault Finding: Identify equipment issues and support troubleshooting and corrective actions during testing operations Client Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients and site teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and professionally Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, inspect and service testing equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance Test Rig Assembly: Build and adapt testing rigs and support structures to meet individual project requirements Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all company procedures, RAMS and site safety regulations at all times Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete accurate site records, test documentation and daily activity logs Team Support: Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians and subcontractors to support successful project delivery Workshop and Site Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organised and safe working environments across site, workshop and storage areas CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Construction or Engineering or equivalent Previous experience in load testing, site engineering, structural testing or engineering support environments Experience working with testing equipment, fault finding and technical problem solving Knowledge of health and safety procedures within construction, engineering or industrial environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Willingness to travel nationwide, work flexible hours and stay away when required Desirable Degree in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline CSCS Card Experience supporting nationwide site projects Knowledge of structural, mechanical or electrical engineering principles BENEFITS Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays Pension scheme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14683 Full-Time, Permanent Engineering Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ TPBN1_UKTJ

Trainee Technician An excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career within the engineering and construction testing sector, supporting site-based projects nationwide with full training provided. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Trainee Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Junior Technician, Site Technician NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Trainee / Entry Level Role – All Levels of Experience Considered Ideal candidates will have some sort of college-based qualification or an understanding of electrical / mechanical / structural engineering. However, this is desirable, and you must be willing to learn new skills and have great time-management. You will also need to be computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / 365 (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and willing to work away from home when required SALARY: Starting on National Minimum Wage + Competitive Overtime Rates + Benefits LOCATION: This role will involve site-based work (travelling nationwide) with a small percentage of work carried out in our Laboratory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England (CH66) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Month Minimum Probation Period Required KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST have a full and valid UK Driving Licence (6 points or less - no active convictions) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trainee Technician who is keen to learn new skills within the engineering and construction testing industry. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a hands-on technical career with no previous experience required. As a Trainee Technician you will support a small, growing project team delivering structural load testing, environmental monitoring and bespoke testing solutions in-line with British Standards. The role is predominantly site based, involving nationwide travel, with a small proportion of work undertaken at the company’s Ellesmere Port testing facilities. Working closely with experienced colleagues, the Trainee Technician will receive on-the-job training while developing practical, technical and reporting skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Trainee Technician include: • Project Support: Assisting with long and short-term engineering and construction testing projects, • Site-Based Testing: Supporting daily on-site and laboratory testing, including other yard-based activities, • Data Recording: Accurately recording, validating and checking test data and results, • Reporting Assistance: Assisting with analysis, reporting and certification of testing work, • Equipment Maintenance: Supporting calibration, maintenance, storage and upkeep of testing equipment, • Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering fully to all company health and safety requirements, • Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a small, growing project team, • Vehicle Checks: Completing routine vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness and condition, • Housekeeping: Maintaining tidy, organised laboratory, site and storage areas, • Policy Adherence: Following all company policies and procedures at all times CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • Computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, • Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills, • Full and valid UK Driving Licence (six points or less, no active convictions), • Good organisational and time-management skills, • Reliable, punctual and committed approach to work, • Willingness to travel nationwide and work away from home when required, • Flexibility to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends or nights when needed, on short notice Desirable • An understanding of electrical, mechanical or structural engineering, • Previous site experience using tools or equipment, • Good attention to detail and a methodical approach, • Flexible attitude to working hours and travel, • Valid CSCS Card (preferred but can be obtained later), • Relevant qualifications, although full job-role training will be provided BENEFITS • Holiday package of 33 days including Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14674 Full-time, Permanent Trainee and Construction / Engineering Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk

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