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I am working with a long-established business within the fresh produce sector. They've grown from a small operation into a forward-thinking organisation that still prides itself on craftsmanship, consistency and teamwork. They're committed to excellence across every part of their operation and they are now looking for the right person to support their next chapter of growth. Role Overview They are seeking a proactive, electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and supporting a wide range of on-site machinery to ensure smooth, safe and efficient daily operations. You'll play a key part in preventing downtime, resolving technical issues, and helping drive continuous improvement across the facility. Benefits • Annual salary of £57,750, • 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00; peak-season rotation may shift to 09:00-21:00), • 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays, with additional days earned through length of service, • Company pension scheme, • Fortnightly pay, • Opportunities for training and development, • Discretionary Christmas bonus, • Free onsite parking, • Free Wi-Fi, • Carry out planned, preventative and routine maintenance to keep machinery running at optimum performance, • Respond quickly to breakdowns using strong fault-finding skills, communicating clearly with relevant teams, • Reduce downtime by maintaining equipment to a high standard and identifying opportunities for process improvements, • Liaise with production teams to coordinate maintenance windows for repairs or modifications, • Manage and maintain stock levels of essential spare parts, placing orders when required, • Ensure all engineering tasks follow strict health and safety procedures, • Support installation and commissioning of new machinery, • Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing or similar operational environment, • Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or equivalent), • Strong electrical capability with solid mechanical understanding, • Clear commitment to workplace safety and compliance, • Excellent diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Experience using CMMS systems, • Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed, • PLC fault-finding and diagnostic knowledge

Engineering Stores Coordinator Location: Chatham, Kent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Alexander Steele are supporting a Global manufacturing business who are seeking an Engineering Stores Coordinator to manage and optimise the stores function, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials. This role is key to maintaining accurate inventory, supporting maintenance programmes, and driving continuous improvement across stores processes. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily stores operations, ensuring accurate stock movements and safe, organised storage., • Manage receipt, booking-in, and labelling of deliveries with correct documentation., • Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and system reconciliations., • Control reordering of stock and coordinate purchasing for maintenance tasks., • Lead and support junior team members, promoting efficiency and compliance., • Generate reports on stock performance, purchase orders, and reconciliation accuracy., • Collaborate with internal teams (Production, Procurement, Quality) to meet operational needs., • Identify and implement improvements to storage systems and inventory accuracy., • Support audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure Health & Safety standards are met and escalate issues promptly. Skills & Experience • Proven experience in stores or inventory coordination., • Strong knowledge of stock control, receipt, storage, and dispatch processes., • Computer literate with experience in CMMS or stock management systems., • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • Effective communication and ability to work across departments., • Self-motivated, practical, and solutions-focused with a positive attitude., • Flexible and willing to adapt to changing priorities.

Management Accountant | Chatham | Paying up to £40k DOE.I am currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a dynamic business, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial reporting and contributing to continuous improvement across the business.They are a company that prides the

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. Were a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Stores Person to join our maintenance team. As an Engineering Store Person/Administrator, you will provide full support to the Engineering department and Engineering Manager.This role is integral to managing and maintaining our engineering stores, ensuring the efficient handling of goods and materials to support our engineering operations. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks related to procurement, documentation, downtime and coordination with various departments. Key Responsibilities: Receive and verify incoming goods and materials against purchase orders. Label and store items appropriately within the warehouse. Maintain accurate inventory records using the company's inventory system. Issue materials and components to engineers as required. Organise and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient storage area. Conduct regular stocktakes and cycle counts, resolving any discrepancies. Package and dispatch outgoing shipments as needed. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within the stores area. Support continuous improvement initiatives for stores processes. Qualifications Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an engineering store role. Knowledge of Engineering Materials: Basic understanding of engineering components and their applications. Familiarity with stock management procedures, including stocktaking. Strong numeracy and record-keeping skills. IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/inventory management systems and purchasing systems. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and equally comfortable working independently to meet deadlines. Physically fit to handle warehouse duties safely. Commitment to health and safety compliance. Desirable Skills & Experience: Forklift truck licence and experience. Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to work. Physically capable and hands-on. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Takes pride in maintaining an organised stores environment. The hours you would work: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 , 1 hour unpaid break Rate of pay: £30000-£35000 depending on experience What else we can offer you: 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service) Pension scheme Fortnightly pay Learning and development opportunities Free onsite parking An opportunity to occupy our company accommodation if required Access to free Wi-FI TPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Engineer Salary is £32 to £34,000 per annum - based in Gillingham, Kent. Days role working Mon to Fri (early finish on Fri) - Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, Onsite parking, employee welfare scheme. Permanent position. Our client are a well established and renowned engineering company and due to ongoing success they are looking for a Quality Engineer to join them, based at their Gillingham site in Kent. Reporting to the Operations Manager this is a new role within their organisation - this is a stand alone role but will involve working with Inspectors and other shop floor staff. Duties of the Quality Engineer will involve: Developing and maintaining quality procedures Conducting audits to ensure compliance Goods-In inspection Liaising with Sales team to resolve customer issues Implementing corrective and preventative actions Maintaining accurate quality records Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business Ensuring calibration of quality control equipment Carrying out internal audits, ensuring procedures meet both internal and external standards Reviewing and approving documentation related to manufacturing and packaging (SOPs and RAs) Ongoing development of the QMS in line with continuous improvement programme Leading & supporting customer and regulatory audits (including BS audits) The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: HND or similar in an engineering subject Experience working in a quality assurance role within manufacturing NEBOSH certified Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and quality systems Good problem solving and analytical skills Proficient with quality control tools and MS Office Root cause analysis expertise Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels Enthusiasm for continuous improvement initiatives This is a fantastic opportunity to join this organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth - our client are a reputable organisations who manufacture renowned and every day products. To hear more about this or similar opportunities, please send your CV by hitting the apply button. Quality Engineer Salary - £32 - £34,000 per annum Mon to Fri (days role) Based in Gillingham, Kent Permanent position Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. Were a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and diligent electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team. The purpose of this role is to support with and facilitate the planned, preventative and routine maintenance of a range of equipment and machinery on site to ensure the smooth running of our facility. Responsibilities may include: To ensure all machines and equipment are maintained to the optimum standards through adequate maintenance Using fault finding techniques, react quickly to faults and breakdowns, communicating clearly with affected parties and working efficiently to fix the issue. Minimise the likelihood of breakdowns by keeping equipment in a good state of repair and seeking continuous improvement opportunities by looking for ways to reduce the cost impact to the business as a result of downtime and ensuring a systematic planned maintenance programme is in place Communicate with production teams to advance plan for downtime on machinery for service/modification or repairs that need carrying out Maintaining a stock of critical spare parts as well as ordering parts for service and repair work Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with health and safety regulations Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking best-practice Our perfect Multi-Skilled Engineer would have: Proven experience of working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment An electrical apprenticeship served (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or similar A strong electrical basis with mechanical skills A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines A proactive approach with a focus on driving improvement Excellent attention to detail; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills Experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) Effective communication skills; can engage with all levels of the business with a minimum of B2 in English The ability to manage multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritise whilst continuing to manage expectations PLC fault finding & diagnostics experience The hours you would work: A 4 on 4 off rotating shift comprising of 07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00. During peak periods, shifts may change to 09:00-21:00 Salary : £57750/year What else we can offer you: 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service) Pension scheme Fortnightly pay Learning and development opportunities Discretionary Christmas bonus Free onsite parking Access to free Wi-Fi Free fresh fruit! TPBN1_UKTJ

KHR is working in collaboration with a leading global business focused on sustainability, continuous improvement and employee growth who are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant for circa 3 to 4 months. As the Assistant Accountant, you will provide accounting support to the Financial Controller,

About a career with Elis Elis, a leader in circular services, allows businesses to achieve optimal hygiene and protection for their employees and customers thereby enriching their well being in a sustainable way.If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Our rental maintenance model supports our customers to focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint.Our circular services emulate our commitment to a more sustainable future: connecting us, our clients and our planet.We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer, who will report directly to the Engineering Manager on site.The successful candidate will provide support in relation to all maintenance tasks and projects being undertaken, including day to day breakdown, PPM, equipment updates, new installations, and building/infrastructure upgrades.Your Mission at Elis Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions and the SSG Health and Safety manual, as well as in accordance with relevant engineering standards.Ensuring all PPM activities are completed on time as required, feeding back information to the Senior Engineer to improve the PPM system and activities.Working closely with the Engineer on the opposite shift to ensure all handover of ongoing activities is carried out every day, and sharing all other information and practices as required.Providing knowledge and input into continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities.Working with Engineering colleagues and Engineering Manager to identify long running problems and suitable solutions.Undertaking repairs to equipment in a safe and timely manner ensuring that Production is constantly updated on progress.Undertaking remedial engineering works to equipment or site as instructed by the Engineering Manager.Reporting any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies.Ensuring that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to.Ensuring the Companys disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.Maintaining excellent communication between Production staff and co-workers.What will make you stand out? A recognised qualification relevant to the role (e.g.mechanical or electrical C&G).Skills in both Electrical and Mechanical trades: Apprenticeship with indentures preferred.Electrical Installation Maintenance.Mechanical Fabrication/Maintenance.Electronic fault finding to component level.Preferred knowledge of other engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems Electrical Installation 18th Edition.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.Please note this is a rotating shift pattern of Mon-Sat 6:00am-2:30pm (30 min break) for 1 week and then Mon-Fri 2:00pm-10:30pm (30 min break) for 1 week.Whats on offer? 29 Days Holiday Employee Assistance Programme We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and offer a friendly and supportive working environment.Interested? xjlbheb Then apply online! Your contact person: Dominic Frimpong HR Coordinator Tel:

Minimise the likelihood of breakdowns by keeping equipment in a good state of repair and seeking continuous improvement opportunities by looking for ways to reduce the cost impact to the business as a result of downtime and ensuring a systematic planned maintenance programme is in place Communicate