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Principal Network Consultant - Enterprise Networking Remote, occasional travel to customer site Full-Time, Permanent £55000 - £75000 DOE Overview We are seeking a customer-facing Principal Network Consultant to lead engagements across the full lifecycle from pre-sales solution shaping through architecture & design, to delivery governance and technical assurance. This is not an operations-only role. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, sales, and delivery teams to design secure, scalable network and security solutions and ensure they are successfully implemented. You will bridge the gap between: Business requirements Solution architecture Technical delivery Your Role You will own the end-to-end technical lifecycle of network and security engagements. From discovery workshops and solution design to implementation oversight and transition into support, youll ensure solutions are: Fit for purpose Secure by design Scalable Deliverable What Youll Be Doing Pre-Sales & Solution Leadership Act as technical lead in customer engagements and discovery workshops Translate business and operational needs into solution architectures Support RFPs, proposals, and solution positioning Provide technical assurance during bid and pursuit stages Shape network and security strategy with customers Architecture & Design Design enterprise network and security solutions across: LAN / Campus WLAN Network Access Control Segmentation Secure Internet Access Software-defined networking Produce: HLDs / LLDs Migration strategies Implementation roadmaps Security design principles Design with operational supportability in mind Delivery Oversight Provide technical governance during implementation Guide engineering teams through complex deployments Act as escalation point during project delivery Ensure solutions align with architecture and customer intent Support transition into BAU / managed service Technologies Youll Work Across Youll lead solutions involving: Cisco Security (ASA, FirePOWER, FTD, FMC) Cisco ISE (NAC, identity & policy) Cisco Umbrella (SSE / SASE foundations) Cisco DNA Center (Automation & Assurance) Enterprise LAN (Catalyst Switching) WLAN (Controllers & Access Architecture) Nice to have exposure to: SD-Access ACI / Nexus Cloud networking Zero Trust architectures Strategic & Advisory Responsibilities Act as senior technical advisor to customers Provide lifecycle improvement recommendations Contribute to standards and reusable architectures Mentor engineers and support capability growth What Youll BringCore Experience 5+ years in enterprise networking & security Experience in design and implementation Strong Cisco enterprise networking background Experience translating business needs into technical solutions Comfortable leading customer conversations Desirable CCNP Enterprise or equivalent Experience with software-defined networking (SD-Access, ACI) Managed services or systems integrator background Experience designing for operational supportability What Youre Like Commercially aware Customer-facing and credible Strategic but hands-on Calm in delivery-critical situations Strong communicator Outcome-focused TPBN1_UKTJ

EC&I Engineer | Compex | Regulated Manufacturing | Manchester, UK We are partnering with a well-established and highly regulated manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced EC&I Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a safety-focused business operating in a complex, high-compliance environment, where engineering standards and continuous improvement are key to success. Location: Manchester (site-based in Salford) Salary: £60 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience) This role will focus on delivering safe, compliant, and reliable electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering across a critical manufacturing site. You will play a key role in supporting plant performance, regulatory compliance, and safety-critical systems. Candidate Requirements • Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering, • CompEx certification (essential), • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (a big plus), • Strong experience working in regulated or hazardous environments (e.g. pharmaceutical, oil & gas, chemical or similar), • Proven experience with SIL, functional safety, or safety lifecycle management Key Responsibilities • Provide EC&I engineering support across plant operations and projects, • Design, maintain, and improve electrical and control systems in a regulated environment, • Support and lead SIL and functional safety activities, • Develop and review safety documentation including HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessments, • Ensure compliance with UK electrical and safety regulations, • Support shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Work closely with operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams, • Manage contractors and external engineering partners where required, • Drive reliability, asset integrity, and plant safety

Power BI Developer Manchester 6 month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of the Role The role is responsible for designing high quality Power BI datasets, developing scalable data models, and delivering insightful dashboards that support critical business processes. The position also leads the establishment of a resilient BI data foundation, integration with ServiceNow, and uplift of AI ready reporting capabilities across the organisation. Key Objectives Establish a governed, trusted Data Pillar with certified datasets, semantic models, and defined data lineage. Develop innovative Power BI-to-ServiceNow integrations for surfacing dataset health, ownership, and automated workflows. Assess and improve resilience of key BI assets, including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls. Standardise tooling (templates, DAX libraries, CI/CD, documentation, testing) to support consistent and governed development. Enable Gen AI and Co pilot Studio adoption by producing AI ready datasets and identifying opportunities for automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Optimise BI workflows by leveraging AI for documentation, requirements capture, DAX optimisation, and natural language querying. Key Responsibilities Design and optimise Power BI data models, schemas, relationships, and calculated fields. Build high performance, scalable datasets in Power BI Service. Report & Dashboard Development Develop interactive dashboards and paginated reports with strong usability, accuracy, and visual clarity. DAX & Data Transformation Write efficient DAX measures for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic. Deliver robust data transformations using Power Query (M) and SQL-based pipelines. Data Integration & Gen BI Integrate Power BI with Co pilot Studio and prepare models for AI agent consumption. Build workflow automation using Power Automate. Power BI Service Administration Manage datasets, workspaces, refresh schedules, usage monitoring, and performance optimisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with data engineers, SMEs, and product teams. Document data lineage, business logic, and model architecture. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power Query (M), DAX, and Power BI Service. Solid SQL skills (joins, CTEs, window functions) and experience with SQL Server. Strong understanding of dimensional modelling and data warehouse principles. Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data concepts for non technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Familiarity with ServiceNow GRC and related data structures. Behaviours & Mindset Customer-focused, delivering intuitive and value-driven reporting. Detail oriented, ensuring strong governance and accuracy. Collaborative and responsive, working effectively across teams. Proactive and improvement-driven, seeking opportunities to simplify and automate. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. *Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester Up to £50,723 You will be responsible for quantity surveying financial management for projects on the Great Places annual investment programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the appropriate quality standard. You will be required to liaise directly with the key stakeholders within Great Places as well as contractors and consultants to ensure the successful investment programme delivery What you will be doing Support overseeing the annual investment programme estimated value of circa £15m to £20m Work with all teams within assets, compliance, building safety and the wider business Managing external contractors and consultants Analysing data as part of investment programme delivery to ensure appropriate investment decisions Drafting reports for presentation at leadership committee Provide technical advice in terms procurement, contract selection and appropriate contract terms Ensuring Final accounts are agreed and closed to allow works to be capitalised in line with deadlines Work with finance business partners to monitor and report expenditure and identify financial risk Ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory obligations Positive customer engagement Represent Great Places at stakeholder meetings What you'll need Established quantity surveying experience and knowledge Experience working in property and construction with a good technical knowledge Ideally, experience of working in a social housing Understanding of building contracts, tendering, procurement and commercial management Experience of planning and projects management and managing programme delivery Data analysis skills to prepare reports for senior management team A good knowledge of IT and systems. Build and sustain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work in a fast paced work environment, manage multiple activities and priorities to deadlines Customer focussed with track record of high customer satisfaction Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills A degree in in relevant discipline Professional qualification or working towards, MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM other as appropriate What we need from you A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity An ability to work in uncertainty. What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment • Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places), • WPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members), • Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working, • Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays, • Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague, • The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more, • Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages, • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Closing date: 22nd March 2026 Shortlist date: 23rd March 2026 Interview date: TBC

The Role: Quantity Surveyor The Location: Manchester Salary: £up to £65k plus car/allowance and package - Depending on experience Employment: Permanent Role Search is working with a well-established and highly reputable construction company who due to growth is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Manchester This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that can offer a secure permanent role, competitive salary and career progression Role This is a key senior appointment within the commercial department. You will work closely with the company directors, estimators, site teams, and supply chain, taking ownership of the commercial performance of multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account. Duties & Responsibilities • Lead the commercial management of multiple projects concurrently * Play a hands-on role in pre-construction, procurement, and contract setup * Produce and manage CVRs, cashflows, valuations, and final accounts * Work collaboratively with estimators throughout the tender process * Provide clear, accurate monthly commercial reporting * Support best practice and continuous improvement across the business * Managing an Assistant Quantity Surveyor * Manage an Assistant Quantity Surveyor * Attending scope, pre-start, and client meetings * Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams * Preparing subcontractor enquiries and conducting cost comparisons * Procuring and placing subcontractor orders * Subcontractor valuation analysis and payment management * Preparing budgets, bills of quantities, and cost plans * Managing client valuations, variations, and final accounts * Cashflow forecasting and CVR setup and management * Managing multiple projects simultaneously Benefits • Competitive Salary * Company Car or Allowance * Bonus Scheme * Pension * Health Care * & More For more information, please apply directly and we will be in touch with suitable candidates. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

About The Company HR Officer Location: Home-based with travel Reporting to: HR Business Partner We are a care and education organisation committed to supporting adults and young people to live healthy, active and fulfilling lives, regardless of background or disability. Our people play a vital role in creating safe, supportive and stimulating environments, and our HR team is central to making this happen. As an HR Officer, you will help ensure our workforce is well supported, compliant and equipped to deliver high-quality care and education services. As a key member of the HR function, you’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and line managers to embed HR policies, support change initiatives, manage HR cases and deliver projects that enable safe, compliant and effective services. You’ll also play a vital role in coaching managers, producing insightful HR data, and building strong relationships across the business. About you: You’ll be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) with extensive experience ideally within the our sectors. You will need to have Complex ER experience, excellent communication skills and a strong eye for detail. You’ll be confident advising and coaching managers whilst contributing to continuous improvement and leading on change programs. This role is a senior advisor level so you will need plenty of experience under your belt to assist our large group of managers in a very fast passed environment. Why join us? You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to helping everyone experience a meaningful life. About The Role Key Responsibilities Support the HR Business Partners and the Director of HR & Resourcing in delivering the People Plan in line with business objectives Champion the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practice, ensuring ongoing compliance with employment legislation Lead and contribute to key HR projects and organisational integrations as agreed with HRBPs Support and lead change initiatives, including restructures, reorganisations, and TUPE transfers Produce, analyse, and present HR management information and reports that inform decision‑making and drive continuous improvement Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation, as well as with external partners such as legal advisors Provide support to HRBPs with shared services projects and complex casework when required Ensure all HR cases are accurately logged and maintained within internal systems, providing regular reviews and advice Coach and upskill Line Managers to strengthen capability and confidence in managing HR matters Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date HR files, records, and trackers Regularly review caseloads, identifying and escalating risks to the HRBPs and Director of HR & Resourcing Review internal investigation reports, challenging where additional evidence or detail is required Lead and deliver Line Manager HR inductions, onboarding support, and ongoing mentoring across the organisation Facilitate HR clinics and deliver training sessions on key HR topics to Line Managers Support HRBPs with SIP call actions and follow‑ups Proactively partner with Operational teams to prevent avoidable HR issues and reduce case volumes Attend management meetings (both in person and virtually) to provide HR guidance and support Manage Right to Work and sponsorship processes accurately and within required timescales Work alongside the HR Compliance Coordinator to upskill Managers on compliance requirements Escalate any risks to the organisation promptly to HRBPs and the Director of HR & Resourcing Identify and report emerging themes and issues within divisions to HRBPs Act as deputy for the HR Business Partner during periods of absence or annual leavePlease note: This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as identified by the company. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

Position: Key Account Manager - Global Freight & Supply Chain Location: Manchester Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 DOE Due to growth, our client, a leading global freight forwarding and supply chain solutions provider, is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and grow strategic customer accounts, with a focus on sea and air freight. You will act as the central point of contact for key customers, oversee international shipments through a Control Tower approach, ensure operational excellence, and drive commercial growth. Job Overview Manage strategic customer accounts across sea and air freight, with some exposure to road freight. Develop and execute customer-specific account plans to drive growth, service improvements, and cost optimisation. Act as a Control Tower, overseeing international shipments, monitoring milestones, and managing exceptions or delays. Coordinate with operations, carriers, customs, procurement, and finance to ensure smooth delivery and SLA compliance. Support RFQs, tender management, and solution design for new business. Produce KPI dashboards and performance reporting for customers and management. Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, security programs, and company policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounts and internal processes. Build long-term, trust-based relationships with customers and internal teams. Site visits: UK-based only, frequency depends on client accounts. Job Requirements 3-5+ years' experience in freight forwarding, mainly in sea and air freight. Strong understanding of international shipping, trade lanes, and Incoterms. Experience in Control Tower operations, PO visibility tools, operations management, or global coordination preferred. Proven ability to manage and grow key accounts. Commercial skills including negotiation, pricing, and RFQs. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field preferred. Professional certifications are a plus. Salary & Benefits £35,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience (maximum for highly experienced candidates). Full-time, permanent. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. Office-based with UK client site visits as required. Opportunity to work with global freight accounts and develop commercially and operationally. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

A leading FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join their team. Reporting into the Technical Manager, this Quality Manager will assume responsibility for the QA team and need a driven and passionate work approach to join a growing business. Quality Manager responsibilities include: • Motivate, coach and develop the QA team, and surrounding departments to achieve the business objectives on a day-to-day basis whilst achieving individual and departmental KPI’s., • Positively support Technical relations and successfully influence food safety/quality delivery within Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Purchasing, and NPD., • Provide an effective and timely resolve to all technical issues, including quality and food safety problems seeking permanent solutions to the key issues, • Delivery of the company’s external customer and third-party approval, its food safety/quality systems, hygiene standards and due diligence defences., • Product safety management: Ensuring robust delivery and verification of controls around ingredient sourcing/handling, cooking and cooling methodology, QCPs, metal detecting, labelling and date coding, nutritional and micro standards, • Ensure timely monitoring, improvement and management including trend analysis of customer & consumer complaints, supplier complaints, complaints costs, adherence to customer expectations, NC Reporting, audit findings etc., • Ensure delivery of technical contracts, including the micro and chemical laboratories, Pest control service, laundry, calibration and monitoring services, Technical memberships etc., • Ensure appropriate levels of factory compliance auditing: Such as regular GMPs, G&HP, and internal audit programmes; whilst influencing others to ensure a continuous improvement of technical culture throughout all departments., • Timely closure of all NCNs raised, whether from internal audits, customer visits, or 3rd party audits., • Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure that you and any staff under your control, adhere to all policies and procedures at all times, and stop any occasions of unsafe practice., • Staff training & development plans to be in place, including succession planning. Development of your teams through the method of regular 121s and Performance Development Plans, • Driving force behind all relevant Technical KPIs of food safety and quality, including micro standards, complaints, GMP and food safety culture, • Leading Food Safety/HACCP: To ensure the defined process CCPs & QCPs are appropriately risk assessed, defined, and strictly adhered to in all aspects of the company’s HACCP system and factory operations, • Delivery of Customer visits, launches and Audits, ensuring top scores and minimal non conformity or on time launches; whilst ensuring that you and your team are able to competently demonstrate their role/responsibilities to an auditor/visitor., • Driving positive employee engagement and supporting general culture improvements by effective communication, and promoting trust and respect of all colleagues, • Management of Employee Relations: around turnover, attendance, punctuality, code and conduct, procedural compliance You will be a Quality Manager used to working in a fast paced food manufacturing environment and to BRC standards. To apply please email a cv

Position: Site Manager / Site Agent Area: Northwest / Cheshire Start: March 2026 Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Vehicle Allowance / Pension / Life Insurance / Private Medical / 25 Days Holiday + Stats My client is a privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, built on strong family values, the business has grown to become one of the UK’s leading contractors in the sector. With more than four decades of experience, they deliver design, construction, and maintenance solutions across a diverse range of industries, including: Water, Transport, Civils and Energy. Operating as a Tier One contractor, my client works with major regulated utilities, blue-chip organisations, and private sector customers. Projects are delivered through long-term frameworks, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and standalone contracts, with a strong focus on developing lasting partnerships built on trust, quality, and shared values. THE ROLE: The Site Agent will take full responsibility for managing construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role requires maintaining strict compliance with health & safety, environmental, and commercial controls while meeting or exceeding client expectations. Working closely with the Contracts Manager or Project Manager, as well as engineers and quantity surveyors, you will oversee project execution in regulated environments and ensure operational excellence throughout. KEY DUTIES: Site Management: • Lead the successful delivery of projects within the Civils and Water sectors • Ensure all works are completed to specification and without defects • Manage and coordinate Sub Agents, Engineers, and Forepersons as required • Develop and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans • Drive strong commercial performance across the contract • Develop, manage, and monitor detailed construction programmes • Produce procurement schedules and liaise with supply chain for adequate resourcing • Prepare accurate and high-quality monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders • Lead weekly site meetings in line with company governance procedures Client & Stakeholder Management: • Act as a professional rep of the business to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies • Ensure delivery consistently meets or surpasses customer expectations Commercial & Cost Control: • Develop and manage the project cost plan • Maximise project value and identify value engineering opportunities • Maintain comprehensive site records and diaries • Monitor costs, forecasts, and reporting to ensure financial targets are achieved • Challenge inefficiencies and promote continuous improvement ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Proven experience as a Site Agent within Civil Engineering, in highly regulated environments • Strong understanding of contract conditions, CDM regulations and Design Management • Strong understanding of programme planning, risk management, and commercial reporting • Knowledge of civil engineering specifications and testing standards • Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) • Valid CSCS card • IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification • Temporary Works Coordinator qualification • Confined Space training • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills • Ability to review and challenge designs and drive issues through to resolution DESIRABLE • CEng MICE (or equivalent professional accreditation) • Experience using Primavera P6 • Familiarity with JCT and NEC contract forms WHAT’S ON OFFER • £55,000 - £60,000 per annum • Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent) • Company pension scheme • Life assurance • Private medical cover • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days • Paid volunteering hours • Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing • Flexible benefits through salary sacrifice • Leadership and management development programmes • Structured performance reviews and career progression planning • Ongoing internal and external training • Long service recognition awards Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information

Your new company This Catholic Academy Trust is a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to delivering excellent education across Greater Manchester, while supporting school improvement and serving its local communities. Following substantial expansion to 32 schools, with further growth planned in the coming years, the Trust is focused on appointing the right people to sustain its success and preserve its strong, healthy culture. The Trust is deeply committed to staff wellbeing and development. It is often described as "the healthiest organisation I have worked in," and recent feedback from placements strongly reinforces this reputation. By working collaboratively as a central team alongside its family of schools, the Trust fosters professional growth, shares best practice, and builds supportive relationships across the network. This collective approach ensures that every member of staff feels valued and empowered to contribute to the shared goal of improving outcomes for all children. Within this structure, the central IT team is well-established, with a strong core in place. They are now looking to appoint dedicated and committed individuals who will help deliver the highest standard of IT support across the Trust and play a key role in its continued success. Your new role Reporting to the IT Operations Manager and working closely with the wider central IT team, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality IT support across both primary and secondary schools in Manchester. Based on site in a school five days a week, you will provide first‑line support to staff and students, manage and respond to helpdesk tickets efficiently, assist with the installation and maintenance of hardware, software and bespoke technologies, and contribute to the delivery of ongoing trust‑wide IT projects.As a Mobile IT Engineer, you will become an integral part of an established and supportive team committed to delivering an exceptional level of IT service-ultimately enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across classrooms. With the Trust continuing to grow, this role will naturally evolve, offering exposure to new technologies and providing valuable opportunities to further develop your own technical skill set. Please note this role is based on site 5 days a week across Greater Manchester and you will need to have your own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess first line IT support experience, having worked in the education sector in either a school, trust or managed service provider. You will have experience working on Microsoft 365, providing an efficient service to end users in an educational setting and have a real passion for delivering a high level of service in this rewarding education sector. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £29,000-£32,000, dependent on experience, along with an attractive and continually evolving benefits package. This includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, between 26 and 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) depending on continuous service, and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. The Trust also offers a 35‑hour working week, further reinforcing the healthy, balanced working environment it is proud to promote. As a growing organisation, there will be ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, enabling you to expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and progress your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company This Catholic Academy Trust is a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to delivering excellent education across Greater Manchester, while supporting school improvement and serving its local communities. Following substantial expansion to 32 schools, with further growth planned in the coming years, the Trust is focused on appointing the right people to sustain its success and preserve its strong, healthy culture. The Trust is deeply committed to staff wellbeing and development. It is often described as "the healthiest organisation I have worked in," and recent feedback from placements strongly reinforces this reputation. By working collaboratively as a central team alongside its family of schools, the Trust fosters professional growth, shares best practice, and builds supportive relationships across the network. This collective approach ensures that every member of staff feels valued and empowered to contribute to the shared goal of improving outcomes for all children. Within this structure, the central IT team is well-established, with a strong core in place. They are now looking to appoint dedicated and committed individuals who will help deliver the highest standard of IT support across the Trust and play a key role in its continued success. Your new role Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of IT Services, the IT Technical Manager will join an established and collaborative central team, playing a key role in the strategic development, delivery, and maintenance of the trust‑wide IT infrastructure. This position will oversee the internal IT service desk, lead central IT projects such as Microsoft 365 migrations, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and support schools in meeting digital and technology standards. As the Trust continues to expand over the coming years, the role will become increasingly project‑focused to ensure consistency and alignment across all schools. Working closely with the wider IT team and on‑site academic teams will therefore be essential, fostering a cohesive approach to digital development across the organisation.As the Trust grows and the role evolves, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, service management processes, and digital strategy, including delivering training to enhance the effective use of technology across the organisation. This is a highly technical role, requiring daily engagement with Microsoft 365, Arbor, and bespoke educational technology systems, as well as involvement in the introduction and implementation of new technologies. This is an incredibly exciting role for a technically skilled IT professional from the education sector to continue utilising, but also expand their technical skills, all whilst playing a key part in the growth and success of the organisation in this rewarding sector. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have significant experience of providing Technical IT support in the education sector, ideally in a multi-academy trust or school environment. This may be in the capacity of an Infrastructure Manager, Infrastructure Engineer, Technical Manager, IT Manager or Network Manager in this sector. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Arbor would be beneficial, with a technical mindset being essential and the ability to work collaboratively with a passion for delivering a high level of IT service in this rewarding sector. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,000-£51,000, dependent on experience, along with an attractive and continually evolving benefits package. This includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, between 26 and 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) depending on continuous service, and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. The Trust also offers a 35‑hour working week, further reinforcing the healthy, balanced working environment it is proud to promote. As a growing organisation, there will be ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, enabling you to expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and progress your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Insurance Process Manager, Legal Operations, Professional Services, Manchester Senior Insurance Process Manager, Legal Operations Process Manager required to work for a fast-growing Law Firm based in Manchester. This will be a partially remote role and you will be expected to travel to other nationwide offices from time to time. This individual will work across multiple functions to increase efficiency across Healthcare which is their fastest growing vertical. In order to do this, you will be covering and creating business process efficiencies across the following areas: Insurance within the Healthcare vertical Process and Service Delivery (Business, NOT IT Service Delivery) Optimisation Technology, Automation & AI Data, Reporting & Insights Change Management & Training Recruitment (devising smarter, more efficient and cost-effective future hiring plans for the Healthcare vertical) Budgets / Cost (overseeing budgets for the vertical, analysing where cost effectiveness can be applied) 3 rd Party Management (building relationships with key 3 rd party suppliers in order to get the best out of them) Shaping a Supportive & Universal Culture within the Healthcare vertical As this is a time-critical / fee earning business, we need you to have worked closely with C-Suite and / or Partner Level stakeholders. You MUST have a background of working for an Insurance Firm or a Law Firm (other Professional Services verticals may be considered) and have first-hand experience as to how a Partnership Firm is structured and run. Previous and proven success stories within Insurance Process Improvement along with the battle-scars to show will be expected. The firm will want to learn what you walked into, how you approached the initial position of change, how you navigated through the muddy watersand what the outcome was! We can look at people from Insurance Firms, Law Firms / Legal Firms in Process Improvement, Process Transformation, Business Process Change, Insurance Operations, Business & Operations-First Process Managers. We could even consider a lawyer / solicitor who wants to move into Business Process Operations and has some skills linked to this, or an ex-lawyer / solicitor who is in an operational role already and fancies a change. This is a less-likely scenario but one we would be open to discussing. This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details. TPBN1_UKTJ

Electronics Operative ?? Location: Salford ? Hours: Monday Thursday 6:00am 2:30pm / Friday 6am 11:30am ?? Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks) ?? Contract: Long-Term Temporary (Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate) Are you a hands-on individual with a strong background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in soldering and electronics assembly? We are currently recruiting an Electronics Operative to join our clients team! Key Responsibilities: Perform hands-on operational tasks to maintain and build core technical skills. Apply your experience in soldering and electronics assembly to deliver consistent product quality. Promote and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing techniques. Assist in developing the teams knowledge and skills; support training of new and existing colleagues. Meet daily production and standard work requirements efficiently and accurately. Take part in change initiatives, supporting company targets for improvement and productivity. Remain flexible to work and train across different areas of the business as needed. Be adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential. Proven experience with soldering and electronics handling. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and standardised work processes. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Good communication and teamworking skills. This is a long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for candidates who demonstrate the right skills and attitude. ?? Interested? Apply now Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK and Ireland are recruiting an Employee Relations Advisor to join our FM Segment of the business. Based out of our offices in Manchester and working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This role provides an advisory service, delivering high quality, consistent, and professional HR guidance and advice to managers. The ER Advisor will play a key role in supporting the people agenda by helping managers operate confidently, compliantly, and in alignment with BAM’s values. The postholder will be able to demonstrate being able to operate in a HR advisory environment to support interactions, collaborations and handover points with other parts of the wider People team, defined ways of working, and consistently high service standards. The role also serves as custodian of the central case tool, ensuring all case activity, advice, and outcomes are recorded accurately. Strong data stewardship will enable meaningful insights, trend analysis, and informed decision making. Making Possible Employee Relations & Case Management • Provide expert coaching, advice and case management support to line managers on a broad range of employee relations matters (e.g., disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, probation, TUPE, compliance investigations). • Deliver balanced, pragmatic guidance that is legally compliant and aligned to BAM policies and procedures, supporting effective decision making and risk management and compliance with BAM policies and employment legislation. • Manage end to end ER cases, ensuring timely, fair and consistent outcomes that reflect best practice and BAM values. • Escalate complex or sensitive matters to the HR Business Partnering team where appropriate. • Work collaboratively with the Compliance team on cases involving serious conduct or behavioural concerns. • Build trusted relationships and engagement with key stakeholders, including line managers, HR colleagues, Trade Union & employee representatives, Occupational Health and external legal advisors. • Provide advice and support to all parties through the case management approach that is sensitive to wellbeing and aligned to our values and behaviours. • Model behaviours aligned with BAM’s values in all interactions and decision making Custodianship of the Central ER Tool • Act as the primary custodian of BAM ER recording tool. • Ensure all advice, notes, decisions, and outcomes are logged accurately. • Champion consistently high data quality standards to support robust reporting and insight. • Use ER data to identify emerging themes, hotspot areas, and opportunities for proactive managerial support. Advisory Service • Deliver a reliable, manager focused advisory service reflective of the needs of a multisite operational environment. • Support service consistency, operational clarity, and the development of repeatable processes. • Help embed new ways of working and support clear collaboration between ER, HRBPs, People Services, People Centres of Excellence and Compliance. Collaboration & Ways of Working • Contribute to continuous improvement of ER processes, standards and ways of working to enhance the overall quality and consistency of case management. • Build strong and respectful working relationships across HR, Operations, People Services, and other enabling teams. • Contribute proactively to shaping how the new advisory model functions, including workflow, governance, and escalation routes. • Support embedding consistency and developing capability across the business. Data, Reporting & Governance • Collaborate with the Compliance team to produce the business ER insights, people data, and reporting for HRBPs and the business. • Support audit and compliance requirements relating to employment practice, documentation, and process adherence. • Handle all data in line with GDPR requirements and BAM’s governance standards. People, Culture & BAM Values • Champion BAM’s values - Sustainable, Inclusive, Reliable, Ownership, Collaboration - through all actions and decisions. • Support wellbeing, culture, development, and engagement initiatives and other aligned people management practices. What’s in it for you? We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, Company Car / Car allowance and a wide range of family friendly policies. This is a great time to join BAM UK & Ireland as we are growing at great speed, and you will be at the forefront; helping to make a difference to our FM segment of the business. What do you bring to the role? Essential • Experience in employee relations case management within complex environments. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice. • Proven experience managing end to end complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes through to conclusion. • Confidence in coaching, influencing and constructively challenging managers at all levels. • Experience maintaining accurate ER records and using HR/ER systems. • Ability to manage high volume ER activity and work in a in a dynamic, multisite operational environment with changing priorities. • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Desirable • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience). • Experience working within volume ER and similar fast-paced industries. • Strong analytical capability with confidence in producing HR data and insights. • Mediation experience. About BAM The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible" Closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026

Infrastructure Network Engineer Manchester £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a hands-on Network Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team within a large, multi-site environment. This role will suit someone who has real experience building and configuring network infrastructure from the ground up, not just maintaining existing systems. This organisation is a well-established UK business operating across secure and highly regulated environments, with a large national footprint. They are investing heavily into their infrastructure function, with multiple hires being made to support growth and improve capability across a complex estate of over 90 sites. In this role, you will take ownership of network infrastructure across the business, working within a centralised team based out of Manchester. You will be involved in hands-on configuration, installation and ongoing improvement of Cisco-based networks, supporting both project delivery and BAU activity. The role is particularly focused on engineers who have physically built and deployed network environments, including firewalls and core switching infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong Cisco experience, particularly with ASA and Firepower, and will be confident working in a hands-on capacity across routing, switching and firewall configuration. You will also be comfortable mentoring others and sharing knowledge within the team, helping to raise the overall capability of the function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you can have real ownership of infrastructure, work across a large estate, and play a key role in ongoing network improvements and projects. The Role: Configure, build and support network infrastructure across 90+ sites Work hands-on with Cisco ASA, Firepower, Catalyst and Nexus technologies Deliver network upgrades, installations and improvement projects Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across a multi-site environment Support documentation, patching and compliance across the network estate The Person: Strong hands-on Cisco experience, including ASA and Firepower Experience building and deploying network infrastructure (not just support) Good knowledge of routing, switching and WAN environments Able to mentor others and share technical knowledge within a team Full UK driving licence and able to obtain SC clearanceRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Technical Lead - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Technical Lead: Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle What they are looking for in a Technical Lead: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer Strong software engineering and system design background Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban) Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Whats on offer: Flexible working with autonomy over schedule Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus buy options Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits Purpose-led work with clear career progression Ok I'm in what's next? Apply now with your latest CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

Electronics Operative Location: Salford ⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm / Friday 6am – 11:30am Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks) Contract: Long-Term Temporary (Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate) Are you a hands-on individual with a strong background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in soldering and electronics assembly? We are currently recruiting an Electronics Operative to join our client’s team! Key Responsibilities: Perform “hands-on” operational tasks to maintain and build core technical skills. Apply your experience in soldering and electronics assembly to deliver consistent product quality. Promote and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing techniques. Assist in developing the team’s knowledge and skills; support training of new and existing colleagues. Meet daily production and standard work requirements efficiently and accurately. Take part in change initiatives, supporting company targets for improvement and productivity. Remain flexible to work and train across different areas of the business as needed. Be adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential. Proven experience with soldering and electronics handling. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and standardised work processes. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Good communication and teamworking skills.This is a long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for candidates who demonstrate the right skills and attitude. Interested? Apply now Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy

Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architectureWhat We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering, with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation, and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teamsWhy Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you

M&E Project Manager - Manchester £55k-£65k Design & Build Contractor Hays are partnered with a rapidly growing Building Services Design & Build Contractor based in Manchester who are looking for an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver a mix of retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects across public, commercial, and large residential buildings. If you want real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute to the UK's Net Zero ambitions, this is an opportunity worth exploring. The Role Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k-£1m) from pre‑construction to handover Manage programmes, budgets, contractors, and client relationships Oversee procurement, design coordination, site delivery, and commissioning Lead site meetings, ensure compliance, and maintain quality & H&S standards Produce progress, cost, and risk reports Support continuous improvement and project best practiceWhat You'll Be Working On Projects across: Public sector buildings, commercial properties, and high‑value domestic / multi‑residential Typical works: Heating upgrades & plantrooms ASHPs, ventilation & AC Electrical upgrades (power, lighting, controls) Solar PV, battery storage & BMS Retrofit & decarbonisation in live buildingsPackage & Benefits £50k-£65k base Hybrid working - 2 days WFH Flexible hours Personal development plan Private medical EV & Cycle to Work schemes Sustainable volunteering day Regular social eventsEssential: Proven delivery of M&E projects (£25k-£1m) Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems Experience in public/commercial/large residential buildings Comfortable working in live/occupied environments Good commercial awareness & H&S knowledge Full UK driving licenceDesirable: Design & Build experience Low‑carbon tech exposure APM/ PRINCE2/ PMPWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer - Building Services / Operational Assets (Net Zero, Data & Decarbonisation) Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: Option to work a 9-day fortnight About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join a forward-thinking, data-driven Building Services consultancy in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with strong design experience and a genuine interest in energy, building performance, and decarbonisation. You will join the Operational Assets team, working on a wide range of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, retail, and industrial projects. The practice places a strong emphasis on using real metered data, BMS data and performance information from existing buildings to design low-energy, high-performance systems that genuinely support clients on their journey towards net zero. The role has evolved to become design-led first, with surveys used specifically to support accurate design rather than forming the bulk of project work. You will work closely with clients, using building data to size systems correctly, optimise energy performance, and deliver intelligent retrofit and refurbishment strategies. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with a team of 10. Lead and deliver electrical design projects across the Operational Assets and Building Services sectors. Produce electrical design, performance specifications, drawings, and calculations across all RIBA stages. Use existing building data, metered information and BMS insights to inform design decisions, improve accuracy, and optimise system sizing. Support clients with refurbishment, retrofit, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency schemes, including net zero pathways. Provide consultancy services such as: Technical due diligence surveys Condition reports & dilapidations PPM schedules & asset registers EPC assessments and energy optimisation Troubleshooting and issue investigations Oversee contract administration, site inspections, commissioning, and post-occupancy review. Prepare high-quality technical reports, feasibility studies and improvement strategies. Engage in client management and help win new work through relationship building. Mentor junior engineers and support succession planning within the team. Requirements Chartered Electrical Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership. Strong background in electrical building services design, including refurb, retrofit, and existing buildings. Understanding of performance-led design, energy modelling and sustainable engineering principles. Strong grasp of data, metering, BMS systems and how data informs accurate system design. Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and relevant design guides. Excellent communication, organisation, and report-writing skills. Experience in client-facing roles, work winning and project delivery. A proactive, technically strong engineer who can operate independently and lead projects. What's on Offer Permanent position within a respected, worldwide MEP consultancy. Chance to drive net zero, energy reduction and decarbonisation initiatives across a diverse portfolio. A continually growing Operational Assets team with clear pathways for progression. A genuinely supportive culture that values accurate design, data insight, and sustainable engineering. Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight, supporting work-life balance. If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch with Rob Jones at Calibre Search on (phone number removed) for more information, or click Apply. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

Environmental Manager North West Civil Engineering The Environmental Manager will be the technical authority for environmental compliance and decarbonisation, ensuring the robust maintenance of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and PAS 2080 certifications. Reporting to the Senior HSQE Manager/MD, you will provide strategic and operational support to project teams to prevent pollution, minimize waste, and drive carbon reduction throughout the value chain. You will play a critical role in aligning our operations with client sustainability targets and national Net Zero ambitions, ensuring the Company remains a leader in environmental best practice within the UK civil engineering sector. Lead the development and delivery of the Company’s environmental and sustainability strategy across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, including highways, deep drainage, airport maintenance, and green energy infrastructure (EV, Battery Storage, Carbon/Hydrogen capture). Environmental Manager Responsibilities: * Lead the continuous improvement of an environmental culture across all project types, from minor local authority works to complex carbon capture and energy schemes. * Act as the lead for ISO 14001 ensuring all environmental policies and procedures are in place and implemented within the company * Act as the lead for PAS 2080 (Carbon Management in Infrastructure), ensuring carbon is considered and reduced during design, procurement, and construction phases. * Oversee the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, identifying energy-saving opportunities across the fleet, plant, and fixed assets. * Determine environmental strategies that support the corporate mission, specifically addressing the unique risks of deep drainage (silt/water management) and airport maintenance (spill response/specialist consents). * Provide technical guidance on the environmental aspects of emerging technologies, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and Hydrogen capture. * Lead environmental incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis is robust and "lessons learnt" are shared across the varied business streams. * Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding environmental performance and carbon reporting. * Demonstrate to external stakeholders that we exceed compliance through proactive management of biodiversity net gain, carbon accounting, and resource efficiency. Environmental Manager Requirements: * Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent) * Civil engineering experience * Experience working for a medium to large sized civil engineering contractor * Experience as an environmental manager * Excellent communication and people and team management skills

Regional Director of Project Management - Northern Region An Introduction: Day to day, you will report into the Senior Director in charge of the Manchester Office, but you will also work closely with the Head of Project Management for UK and Ireland on service line specific issues. Working directly with other Senior Directors, the primary focus of the role is to grow the project management service line in the North, by securing work from new and existing clients. As well as working to develop and grow the service line across Manchester and Leeds, you will be working with existing clients on a range of high-profile projects across several sectors, including industrial, office, purpose-built student accommodation and build to rent. My client will leverage these relationships to support the service line growth however the candidate must have their own existing client base to generate fee income. As a commercially focused consultant, you will maintain and further develop client relationships, as well as progressing your own career. The Role: Coordinate business development, marketing, resourcing, and knowledge sharing Champion excellence in service delivery internally; driving improvements to working practices including templates and quality control Advocate and oversee operational and process improvement, promoting innovation and new ways of working Drive and manage consistency and adherence to best practice Promote the business for new and existing clients, supporting marketing as required Identify service line priorities and link back to the service line business plan, update annually Set SMART actions for the team and support delivery, updating progress quarterly Celebrate successes internally and externally Ensure marketing materials are up to date Support the project management community of practice across the business Support the success of each team member and continue to grow and develop all Technology oriented to share information centrally Team leadership and management, including dealing with performance concernsKnowledge Be aware of the latest commercial property challenges technically and commercially Be aware of market trends to inform business direction Identify areas of personal development to enhance performance Be aware of the latest legislation and statutory requirements of the Building Safety Act Accountablities: Manage and drive the clients project management service line within the Manchester and Leeds offices bringing a profile of technical strength and commercial excellent, to complement the existing team. As well as being a hands-on delivery role, you will help develop and deliver against a business plan for project management across the business. Support the management and development of the technical team, to deliver quality project management services to existing and new clients End to end project management delivery Achieving performance targets (fee delivery and business development) Liaise with the Service Hub Leaders across Built Asset, Development and Engineering & Sustainability to align services with strategic goals and performance standards Demonstrate leadership: lead and engage the wider service line group to develop the clients offer. Coach and mentor junior team members to develop their knowledge and confidence Network effectively with existing commercial clients and agreed targets The Candidate: Relevant degree equivalent qualification and MRICS Personable and confident with industry contacts Hands-on high-quality delivery of technical services, demonstrating expertise in project management Gain client trust with regard to commercial confidentiality be a direct contact for instructions Demonstrable ability to influence, lead and respond constructively to challenges Existing project management client base with potential to generate new work and introductions Attain financial targets (2.75 base salary for directors), and support and manage the performance of others Engage with the team to win work and deliver profitability Inspire others to achieve, and help in their development, through mentoring, coaching and achieving engaging appraisal discussions Demonstrate excellent team skills, embracing the support and expertise of the wider business Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the market trends, client base and competitor dynamics within the Manchester and Leeds region Prioritise work effectively to enable quality of work and wellbeing for self and team Client facing and comfortable in business development Able to handle multiple jobs and manage your own workload Risk-manage through best practice aligned with the Risk Management Guidance protocol Confident and concise communicator both verbally and in writing Package Competitive salary and car allowance Flexible & hybrid working Fee Plus bonus scheme, director bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, personal accident cover, private health care (after 6 months), life assurance, 27 days holiday, 1 day charity leave per year and annual wellbeing day. Company contributory pension scheme after 3 months Season ticket loan and cycle scheme on completion of probationary period

Hoist Engineer Location: Irlam, Manchester - field‑based with regional travel Salary: £33,280 - £45,760 (£14-£22 per hour dependent on experience) Hours: Mon-Thu 07:15-16:15, Fri 07:15-13:15 (40 hours/week) Holidays: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays Pension: Auto‑enrolment Parking: Free onsite parking Additional perks: Overtime opportunities Use of a Company Vehicle Uniform and full PPE providedWe're supporting a growing, well‑established SME that's rapidly scaling its hoist‑hire operations across the UK. With sustained investment, an expanding project portfolio and a commitment to operational excellence, the business is strengthening its engineering team with an additional Hoist Engineer. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing field role focused on the safe installation, servicing and maintenance of both inclined and vertical hoisting equipment used widely within construction settings. You'll join a close, experienced engineering team and play a key part in ensuring clients can move materials safely and efficiently at height. What You'll Be Doing Installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of rental hoist systems, including vertical and inclined models. Working predominantly along the M62 corridor, with wider coverage across the North West and Yorkshire. Taking on occasional nationwide assignments, including some overnight travel when required. Representing the company as a key technical contact, delivering excellent service on every site. Using digital tablet systems to complete job sheets, compliance notes and site documentation. Reporting to the Irlam depot each morning before heading out to customer locations.Working Environment A stable and established SME with a strong technical reputation in the hoist‑hire market. You'll join a team of six skilled engineers with deep sector knowledge. A progressive culture where operational improvement and safety sit at the heart of decision‑making. Clear reporting lines into the Engineering Manager. A supportive, practical team who pride themselves on quality, collaboration and service delivery.About You We're looking for a practical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and problem‑solving in the field. You'll bring: Hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, plant or site‑based engineering environments. Strong mechanical and electrical awareness. Confidence working at height and in physically demanding settings. A proactive, customer‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving ability. The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. Full UK driving licence (Trailer licence an advantage but not essential). CSCS card or NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Installations desirable but not required.You'll fit in if you're: Practical, safety‑minded and solutions‑oriented. Comfortable working both solo and within a small team. Reliable, hands‑on, and motivated by delivering high‑quality engineering work.Training & Development Ongoing, hands‑on training from an experienced engineering team. Exposure to specialist hoisting systems and advanced lifting technologies. Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues its growth trajectory

FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1) MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE £65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS THE COMPANY: We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders. Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally. This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making. THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE: Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performanceTHE PERSON: CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export. Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growthTO APPLY: Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Accountant & Client Manager Greater Manchester Full Time | Permanent The Opportunity We’re working with a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors. This firm takes a genuinely advisory-led approach - working closely with clients to help them understand their numbers, improve performance, and achieve long-term growth rather than simply delivering compliance services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a broader, more client-facing role with real ownership and progression potential. The Role As Accountant & Client Manager, you’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, combining technical accounting expertise with relationship management and commercial insight. Responsibilities will include: Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies Corporation tax and personal tax compliance Producing and reviewing management accounts Reviewing work completed by an offshore accounting team Acting as the main point of contact for client queries Supporting business owners with financial insight and performance discussions Helping clients improve accounting systems and reporting processes Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate Contributing to ongoing advisory and business improvement projects This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to your clients. What Makes This Role Different? ✅ Strong focus on client relationships and advisory work ✅ Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial business owners ✅ Modern cloud-based systems and processes ✅ Offshore support structure enabling focus on higher-value work ✅ Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow ✅ Collaborative and supportive team environment About You You’ll come from an accountancy practice background and enjoy working directly with clients. You may currently be working as an: Accounts Senior Senior Accountant Client Accountant Portfolio Accountant Assistant Manager and looking for a role offering greater ownership and client exposure. We’re particularly interested in someone who: Has experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns Is confident producing management accounts Communicates confidently with clients Has strong organisational and problem-solving skills Is proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team Is motivated to grow into a senior client-facing position Experience with Xero or cloud accounting software would be advantageous. Salary & Benefits Salary circa £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience On-site parking Pension scheme Private healthcare (after qualifying period) Life insurance Employee assistance programme Friendly and supportive working environment Regular team social events The Culture This is a business that values attitude, curiosity and teamwork as highly as technical ability. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged

Network Monitoring Engineer £70,000 - £75,000 6-month FTC Remote Role Overview: Our client, a technology-led connectivity business, is looking for an experienced Network Monitoring Engineer to support a major dark fibre rollout programme on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, implementing and commissioning monitoring solutions across newly deployed fibre infrastructure and network equipment. The role will suit someone who can bring strong network observability capability into a project-led environment and help ensure new infrastructure is fully visible, measurable and supportable from day one. Key Responsibilities: Design and deploy end-to-end monitoring solutions across newly delivered dark fibre infrastructure. Build streaming telemetry pipelines to provide real-time, low-latency visibility across the network. Configure, optimise and tune VictoriaMetrics for ingestion, retention and performance. Implement and manage Nagios-based monitoring for alerting and service health. Develop Grafana dashboards, or equivalent, to support operational and engineering insight. Commission monitoring across fibre nodes, OLTs and Layer 1-3 network equipment. Define baseline performance metrics and SLA-led alert thresholds. Work closely with network and operational teams to align monitoring with evolving topology. Drive continuous improvement across monitoring architecture, tooling and processes. Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks and operational guides. Support knowledge transfer into NOC and engineering teams. Provide project updates and contribute to wider programme reviews. What we're looking for: Previous experience in a senior network monitoring or network engineering role within an ISP, managed network or large-scale infrastructure environment. Strong hands-on experience with VictoriaMetrics in production. Solid knowledge of Nagios, including configuration, plugins and alerting workflows. Experience with streaming telemetry, including tools and protocols such as gNMI, gRPC, Telegraf or gNMIc. Exposure to AI or ML-driven monitoring, anomaly detection or predictive fault identification. Strong networking fundamentals across TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs and optical networks. Comfortable working independently and delivering against project milestones. Strong communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills. A detail-focused, proactive approach with a strong emphasis on reliability and quality. Why consider this role? This is a strong opportunity to join a business delivering a major fibre infrastructure programme, in a role where monitoring and observability are a key part of successful delivery. You will have the chance to take ownership of a critical technical area, work closely with specialist network teams, and play a visible part in ensuring new infrastructure is operationally ready from day one. For the right person, it offers a high-impact project environment, modern tooling and the opportunity to deliver meaningful engineering outcomes over a defined period. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

Role Details Role/Job Title: BY WMS Sr. Engineer / BY WMS Engineer Work Location: London / Donington Mode of Working: Hybrid Onsite Requirement: 2 days Other Working Conditions: As needed for Cutover, Hypercare support on need basis. Travel to other locations is reimbursable. The Role As a Senior BY Dispatcher WMS Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our warehouse operations, playing a pivotal role in optimizing our warehouse management system for efficiency and accuracy. Leveraging your deep expertise in WMS systems, you will design, build implement, and continuously enhance our systems to ensure seamless coordination of inbound and outbound logistics. Your responsibilities will include configuring WMS, overseeing system integration, monitoring real-time data flows, and troubleshooting any issues to maintain uninterrupted operations. Your role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong problem-solving mindset, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance warehouse productivity and meet customer demands. Join us in revolutionizing our warehouse operations and contributing to our organization's growth and success. Key Responsibilities Assessing client business requirements and opportunities Leading design, configuration, and implementation of JDA Warehouse Management Systems Analyzing and optimizing components of the solution to take advantage of best practices. Work with all appropriate parties to effectively estimate project timelines and deliverables. Recognizing and highlighting incremental improvement opportunities with existing clients Writing functional specifications for modification, interface, report, and label requirements Authoring and/or reviewing system and procedural documentation throughout the project. Design and Development of configuration changes over BY WMS system as per requirement. Engineer software changes (new features) to satisfy customer requirements. Engineer fixes to resolve software defects. Design technical solutions based on customer specification document. Create and execute test plans to verify software quality. Document test results. Provide regular updates on progress to lead engineer and/or project manager. Contribute in daily stand-up meetings with project teams. CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome Your Profile Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Configure and optimize BY/JDA WMS Dispatcher components using strong product knowledge, industry best practices, and performance enhancement techniques. Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Blue Yonder (JDA) Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions based on client business requirements. Engineer new features and system enhancements to meet evolving customer needs, including design and development of configuration changes within the WMS. Upgrade WMS Dispatcher to the latest versions (2024 and above) and ensure compatibility, stability, and optimal performance post upgrade. Analyze and optimize WMS components to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance. Develop technical solutions based on functional and customer specification documents, ensuring alignment with business goals. Write comprehensive functional specifications for system modifications, interfaces, reports, and label requirements. Develop and deliver defect fixes in a timely manner, ensuring minimal business disruption. Create and execute detailed test plans, thoroughly document results, and ensure high-quality software delivery. Contribute actively to project ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, cross-functional discussions, and design reviews. Provide regular progress updates to lead engineers, project managers, and key stakeholders. Assess client business needs, identify improvement opportunities, and propose effective solutions to enhance customer value. Estimate project timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with project stakeholders. Recognize and highlight continuous improvement and value add opportunities for existing clients. Author and review system documentation and procedural guides throughout the project lifecycle to ensure knowledge continuity and clarity. Utilize strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting expertise to support system configuration, automation, and troubleshooting. Engineer and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline deployment and improve delivery efficiency (preferred). Azure Cloud Technology knowledge React JS, Java, Python experience. Power BI and JasperSoft Reports development. Warehouse Automation Experience such as SSI, Dematic, Beumer, KNAPP CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome. Experience in any other WMS like BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, Oracle Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience Customer engagement Stakeholder management Running innovations Latest Warehousing Trends and AI TPBN1_UKTJ

As CNC Manufacturing Support Engineer, join a growing, globally backed manufacturer in the defence sector, supplying equipment to the British military. This is a great opportunity to support and improve CNC machining operations within a well-established engineering business. Role Overview Provide technical and project support across CNC machining, focusing on process improvement, tooling, documentation, and operator training. Youll work closely with production, engineering, and external partners to ensure high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Key Responsibilities Support and improve CNC machining processes Design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions Optimise cutting tools and machining methods Create and maintain SOPs and manufacturing documentation Deliver operator training Manage engineering projects and machine installations Coordinate with suppliers and contractors Drive continuous improvement initiatives Requirements Strong CNC machining knowledge (milling essential) Experience with tooling, process improvement, and documentation AutoCAD proficiency Project management experience (Microsoft Project preferred) ERP experience (e.g. SAP) Desirable: PRINCE2, CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor), precision industries experience, Lean/CI knowledge, ex-operator background. Benefits MonThurs 07:0015:30, Fri 07:0012:00 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service) 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance (4x salary) Sick pay, wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme Free parking with EV charging Full job description available on request. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. The client is part of the Armed Forces Covenant achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join the team, recognising military skills and qualifications in the recruitment and selection process. If you are passionate about Manufacturing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat. TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company You'll be working on behalf of BP at the forefront of the UK's net‑zero transition. This role supports the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and East Coast Cluster projects, which aim to decarbonise the Teesside and Humber regions. The NEP is projected to store up to 23 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2035 and plays a key role in enabling low‑carbon power generation and supporting the growth of the UK hydrogen economy. Your new role You will support the Environmental function across a major energy transition contract, helping operational teams implement the Group SHE Management System. Your work will involve providing environmental guidance, coaching teams and supply chain partners, supporting or delivering training, and contributing to annual SHE objectives. You'll take part in assurance activities, support incident investigations, manage subcontractor documentation, analyse environmental data, and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Essential Minimum of 3 years' environmental experience PIEMA or equivalent (working towards MIEMA/CEnv) Experience in contaminated land and brownfield sitesDesirable Significant experience within a relevant environmental or infrastructure sector MIEMA, CEnv or equivalent Understanding of DCO processes and consenting requirements What you'll get in return £350 - £500 P/Day DOE - Outside IR35 The chance to contribute to one of the UK's flagship decarbonisation and carbon capture initiatives Professional development through involvement in assurance, training, and environmental performance improvement Exposure to high‑profile energy transition projects with a wide range of stakeholders A rewarding role supporting the UK's long‑term environmental and net‑zero goals Ongoing support from an experienced environmental recruitment team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

HSE Supervisor – Hinkley Point HSE Supervisor required for a major infrastructure project at Hinkley Point. This HSE Supervisor role offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical environment supporting large-scale civils and engineering delivery. The successful Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining safe operations across site activities. This HSE Supervisor position is ideal for someone with 2–3 years’ experience looking to develop within a complex project setting. As an HSE Supervisor, you will be embedded within site teams, ensuring compliance and best practice at all times. Package Salary negotiable 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced pension contributions Private medical insurance Life assurance and income protection Performance-related bonus Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits Hotel accommodation provided Location Hinkley Point, Somerset (TA5 1UD) Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company A specialist engineering and logistics business delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the UK. The company focuses on precision-led transport and installation, supporting major projects through integrated engineering, marine, and on-site delivery expertise. Why Join Them You will be joining a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of secured infrastructure work. The environment is collaborative and technically driven, with a clear focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to a major project, stable long-term work, and genuine opportunities to develop your HSE career within a supportive team. About the Role * Support the delivery of health, safety, and environmental practices across site * Assist in preparing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements * Monitor compliance with HSE procedures and legal requirements * Carry out site inspections and audits, ensuring standards are maintained * Support incident reporting and investigations, identifying root causes * Work closely with site teams to promote safe systems of work * Ensure accurate HSE documentation and records are maintained * Assist in coordinating safety activities across multiple disciplines * Provide guidance to site personnel on HSE best practice * Escalate risks and non-compliance where necessary Working Pattern This role operates on a 10 days on, 4 days off shift pattern. This arrangement is fixed and non-negotiable due to project timelines. Summary This is a strong opportunity for an HSE professional looking to build experience on a high-profile infrastructure project. You will gain exposure to complex operations while working within a structured and supportive environment that values safety and professional development. Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information

To provide operational financial advice to all levels of the organisation to inform decision making, by recognising the services delivered and the framework in which the business operates. • To provide leadership to the operational finance business partnering team., • To develop and manage the production of the monthly management accounts, and business partnering packs for all entities within the organisation, including analysis and explanation of variance to budget, cashflows with accurate and timely forecasting and preparation of SMT & Board papers and presentations as required., • Successfully lead and manage the production and reporting of annual budgets, reconciling to 40 year plan. * Prepare and inform Executive and Board papers and presentations as required., • Responsible for the review of payroll costs and reporting of performance data monthly with Heads of Departments., • Work closely with the People Services Team to support the monthly payroll checking process, ensuring monthly reconciliations are complete to a satisfactory standard., • Responsible for ensuring the planning of work collaboratively and seamlessly with budget holders/senior leadership and heads of service ensuring that all finances are explained and understood., • Provide financial training and guidance to budget holders., • Identifying opportunities for income generation and identifying key trends and issues affecting financial performance., • Providing pro-active, future focused decision support to Directorates, using financial analysis to facilitate change in either new ways of working or delivery mechanisms to ensure the required outcomes are achieved., • Responsible for driving improvement within finance systems and processes, driving automation in reporting and efficiency within Finance Business Partnering function., • Leading, inspiring, managing and developing the operational business partnering team with clear objectives, providing direction and coaching to support their personal development., • Promote a Finance Business Partnering ethos across the organisation., • Setting and revising financial policies and guidance to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and compliance are achieved., • Responsible for the development and maintenance of bespoke finance reports through chosen reporting software, ensuring all data is processed securely in line with Information Governance policies and procedures. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Linux Engineer | Manchester - Hybrid | Up to £60,000 + On-Call We're hiring a Unix/Linux Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and supporting enterprise-scale systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, automation, and working closely with users to keep systems running smoothly. Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Manchester Salary: Up to £60,000 About the Role You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Unix/Linux environments across both production and development. From resolving incidents to automating processes, your work will directly contribute to business continuity and system stability. What You'll Do Monitor, maintain, and support Unix/Linux systems across multiple environments Respond to incidents, service requests, and changes in line with SLAs Perform system patching, upgrades, and routine health checks Troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, networks, and applications Support users by diagnosing problems and providing clear, effective solutions Manage user accounts, permissions, and file systems Maintain system security and respond to vulnerabilities Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement Take part in an on-call rota What You'll Bring Strong experience in Unix/Linux system administration and support Hands-on knowledge of Linux (Red Hat) and Unix (Solaris 10/11) Familiarity with older Solaris versions (8/9) is a bonus Experience with tools/technologies such as Ansible, Docker, Podman or Mirantis Scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python) for automation Exposure to VMware and monitoring tools (e.g. VROPS) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset Why Apply? Work on complex, enterprise-scale systems Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment Opportunity to develop automation and modernisation skills Hybrid flexibility with a strong work-life balance RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Deliver innovative water engineering solutions that make a real difference to communities and the environment. Join Tetra Techs industry-leading flood risk team and take a key role in shaping resilient infrastructure across the UK. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior Engineer within our Water Engineering team, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of flood risk and drainage projects across the UK. Working across sectors including defence, utilities, infrastructure and residential development, you will contribute to the appraisal, design and delivery of schemes such as flood alleviation, surface water management and natural flood management solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage optioneering and client engagement through to detailed design and project close-out, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth activities. Your Impact in this position You will help shape sustainable, technically robust solutions to complex flood risk challenges. Your work will directly support clients in delivering effective water management strategies, improving resilience and environmental outcomes. By leading technical delivery and mentoring junior colleagues, you will strengthen team capability and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile projects. Core Capabilities Technical Expertise Experience delivering flood risk, surface water management or flood alleviation schemes Understanding of relevant policy and guidance, including NPPF and industry standards Modelling & Digital Proficiency Competence in tools such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D Ability to support hydraulic modelling, hydrology assessments and technical analysis Project Delivery & Leadership Experience leading or supporting projects from concept through to completion Ability to manage technical delivery, timelines and project requirements Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Confident engaging with clients and leading technical discussions Strong report writing skills, including business case development Collaboration & Development Effective team player within multidisciplinary environments Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting continuous improvement Skills, Qualifications & Experience Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in flood risk or water engineering. Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM, or working towards, is desirable. UK project experience is essential, along with a full UK driving licence. Eligibility for SC clearance is advantageous. Working Environment This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Chorley, Cockermouth or London, with flexibility for other locations. Hybrid working is supported, typically combining office collaboration with home working. Projects are UK-wide, so occasional travel and flexibility in working hours may be required. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Purpose The Bid Co-ordinator is responsible for managing, developing, and submitting high-quality bids and tenders that showcase the company’s capabilities, ensure compliance, and drive profitable growth. The role involves ownership of the full bid process from opportunity identification to submission and handover, maintaining strong client relationships and continuous improvement in bid quality and success rates. Key Responsibilities Bid Management Take ownership of all bids and tenders, ensuring all questions are answered, T&Cs are reviewed, risk assessments are completed, and P&Ls are signed off Deliver bids to the highest professional standard, ensuring key messages are communicated and company capabilities are showcased Ensure timely compilation of all bid materials, including presentations, handouts, visuals, risk assessments, and payment termsPerformance Improvement Analyse monthly bid scores and client feedback to identify improvements Create adaptable “stock answers” for high-scoring responses to improve future bids Drive improvements in bid win rates and overall company performanceCRM & Marketing Integration Utilise the company CRM and integrated e-marketing systems to manage communications, campaigns, and newsletters Monitor, report, and improve customer acquisition and retention strategiesClient Engagement Conduct customer site audits as part of the tender process Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients Prepare engaging customer presentations aligned with bid messagingPipeline & Collaboration Actively contribute to the bid pipeline and ensure processes are followed Assess opportunities, declining those that do not meet requirements Work closely with internal business partners (Fleet, Marketing, Finance, IT) to ensure accurate capability representation Lead mobilisation meetings to ensure all client commitments are delivered post-bidPerson Specification The Ideal Candidate: Flexible, reliable, and thrives under pressure to meet deadlines Can simplify complex theories into clear, engaging written communication Professional, self-motivated, meticulous, and highly organised Experienced multi-tasker able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong relationship builder with peers, suppliers, and clients Comprehensive understanding of the waste and recycling industryQualifications & Experience Essential: Full UK Driving Licence Experience in internal and external communications Proven ability to write comprehensive, persuasive content Proficiency with CRM and email marketing systems Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPointDesirable: Experience in waste and recycling industry Proven experience completing bids and tenders Event organising experience Campaign management experienceKnowledge & Skills Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication Strong analytical, organisational, and multi-tasking skills Knowledge of the waste industry Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPointDesirable: Bid management methodologies and tools Marketing campaign management experience We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. 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Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer - Manchester £30.00 - £40.00 Per Hour 8- 12 HR Shifts Days/Nights gap technical are proud to support various FMCG Manufacturers across the North west in their search for a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineers to work at facilities in and around Manchester This work is ideal for Engineers that are looking for additional income whilst working shifts or Engineers that are looking for Part Time work Performance Objectives To support the manufacturing process by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults. To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work flexibly with them To train operational team members to perform minor maintenance tasks and to assist in major repairs Ensuring that machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard. Pro-active in the reduction of engineering downtime and continuous improvement of the process and the department.Person Specification The successful candidate will ideally of completed a Timeserved engineering apprenticeship A background in FMCG/Packaging Manufacturing will be a distinct advantage however not a prerequisite. Ability to Fault Find on 3 Phase Electrical Systems, Drives an I/O PLC Fault Finding You must be an excellent communicator and be able to plan and organise efficiently. Apply Please send your CV and call Sophie at gap technical (url removed) (phone number removed) If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on (phone number removed) This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment business. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 31/04/2026 "By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy

Job Description - HR Generalist Rate: £23.40 per hour Location: Manchester Contract Length: 6 months Role Purpose The HR Generalist is responsible for providing first-line support to Line Managers on all people-related matters outside the scope of HR Operations. This includes Employee Relations, HRBP Workday actions, HR-driven interventions, and global people processes. The role ensures consistent, accurate, and proactive HR support across all UK sites. Key Responsibilities 1. Centralised HR Support Act as the primary contact for Employee Relations matters (disciplinary, performance, absence, and general HR queries) across all UK sites. Provide timely, consistent guidance to line managers on day-to-day people issues.2. People Processes Drive annual HR processes such as performance management and the compensation cycle. Oversee HR tasks in Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient data management.3. Data-Driven HR Services Develop tools and generate meaningful data insights for interventions and decision-making. Analyse trends using multiple data lenses and feedback channels.4. Policy Development & Implementation Support policy development and continuous improvement of HR guidelines. Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all sites. Help managers and employees navigate and interpret HR systems and processes.5. HR Support Partner with HR Consultants and Strategic Leads to drive wider strategic people initiatives across the UK.6. Training & Development Work collaboratively to identify training needs. Support roll-out and delivery of development initiatives for employees.7. Change Management Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives, supporting communication and change management efforts.8. Continuous Improvement Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance efficiency.9. Recruitment Support Act as the initial point of contact for recruitment activities. Collaborate with line managers and recruiters to ensure effective vacancy management. Experience & Qualifications Essential Significant HR generalist experience across a broad remit. Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing Employee Relations cases. Experience using HR systems (Workday experience preferred). Data-focused mindset with experience creating reports and analysing data. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom). Proven stakeholder management capability. Fluent English (verbal and written).Desirable CIPD qualified or currently studying toward it. Experience working in a global organisation. Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Utilising clear, accessible metrics and data to deliver insights (e.g., engagement, retention of key talent, EVP effectiveness). Navigating complexities within a global matrix organisation. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

LMS Specialist Location: Altrincham At NES Fircroft, we’re more than a recruitment agency. We’re a global specialist supporting organisations that are shaping the future through learning, capability development and innovative digital experiences. As our digital learning ecosystem continues to evolve, we’re looking for a motivated LMS Specialist to join our growing team in Altrincham. This is an opportunity to take ownership of our Learning Management System (LMS), partner with global stakeholders, and help shape the next phase of our digital learning strategy. What You’ll Be Doing Digital Learning Strategy: Develop and implement digital learning approaches that support organisational capability and improve learning outcomes. LMS Management: Oversee day‑to‑day LMS administration, ensuring smooth operation, accurate content deployment and strong user experience. Reporting & Compliance: Deliver regular reporting, track completions and support global and regional compliance requirements. Training & Support: Provide guidance, training and technical support to LMS users, trainers and internal teams. Continuous Improvement: Use feedback and performance insights to refine learning programmes and drive ongoing improvement. Operational & User Management: Manage events, calendars, user processes, datafeeds and platform updates, contributing to the development of future learning models and dashboards.Why NES Fircroft? Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping how digital learning is delivered across a global organisation. Growing Learning Function: Join a team investing heavily in modern digital learning tools, platforms and capability. Supportive Team Culture: Work closely with experienced learning and development professionals in a collaborative environment. Career Development: Clear progression pathways, mentoring and opportunities to expand your digital learning expertise. Work‑Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing. Global Exposure: Engage with stakeholders across international markets. What We’re Looking For Education: A relevant qualification in Instructional Design, Educational Technology or a related field. Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in LMS management, digital learning, e‑learning development or instructional design, with a strong record of delivering digital learning projects. Technical Expertise: Strong capability across AI tools, e‑learning authoring tools (e.g. Storyline, PageTiger, EasyGenerator) and LMS platforms, with Cornerstone experience highly desirable. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Organisation & Delivery: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and a proactive, structured approach to delivery. Analytical Mindset: A data‑driven mindset, high attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality outputs. Desirable Experience: Exposure to areas such as calendar and licence management, LMS adoption, VILT and datafeed troubleshooting, supporting trainers, and supporting branding or content sign‑off processes. About NES Fircroft NES Fircroft is a global leader in engineering, technical and life sciences recruitment, supporting some of the world’s most innovative companies. We’re driven by innovation, growth and collaboration — and we believe digital learning should empower smarter, faster capability development across the business. NES Fircroft – Empowering through learning

HR Advisor (French Speaking) Location: Mainly Remote (Manchester office visits as required) Salary: £20.79 - 24.95(DOE) Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hrs per week Contract: Temporary ongoing contract Languages: French & English Adecco Manchester are supporting our global fintech client to recruit an experienced French Speaking HR Advisor, Specialising in Employee Relations on an a temporary ongoing contract About the role: The HR Advisor (Employee Relations Specialist) will work closely with HR Business Partners and internal Legal teams to assess and resolve employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach while minimising risk. The role involves advising managers and employees on a wide range of ER issues, conducting investigations, supporting performance management processes, analysing ER data, contributing to policy development, and partnering with key stakeholders to promote a positive employee experience. What we're looking for: Strong, in-depth Employee Relations experience with a solid understanding of EMEA employment law and compliance Proven ability to manage complex ER cases, investigations, restructures, and performance matters Confidence partnering with stakeholders at all levels Strong analytical and policy interpretation skills Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within ER Fluent in French and English We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Workshop Manager (Fabircation & Welding) Permanent | Salford Langfields is a leading engineering and fabrication specialist, delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions to clients across a range of industrial sectors. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our fabrication facility in Salford. This is a key operational role, offering the opportunity to lead people, drive performance, and ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of work in line with customer and business requirements. The Role Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Workshop Manager will oversee all workshop and production activities, ensuring resources, people and processes are aligned to meet delivery commitments. You will play a central role in maintaining Langfields’ standards for quality, safety and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all workshop and fabrication activities to achieve production schedules. Lead, motivate and develop supervisors and workshop personnel. Ensure drawings, specifications and procedures are issued and followed correctly. Plan and coordinate labour, materials, subcontract services, consumables and plant. Monitor workmanship and address non-conformances in collaboration with QA and management. Maintain and promote compliance with quality systems, work instructions and specifications. Ensure workshop equipment is maintained and operated safely. Drive compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. Champion health, safety and environmental performance, ensuring a safe place of work at all times. Provide regular updates on production and delivery status to relevant stakeholders. Support training, development and continuous improvement within the team. About You Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a fabrication or engineering environment. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Sound understanding of workshop operations, quality systems and production control. A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards. Confident communicator, able to work effectively with teams and management. What We Offer A permanent role based at our Salford facility. The opportunity to work for an established and respected engineering business. A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery. Competitive salary and benefits package. Important Information Please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. All applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Compliance Supervisor – Passive Fire Protection North-West based (Expension to Midlands) Full-time | Permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Supervisor to join a growing and well-established passive fire protection contractor. This is a key role within the business, focused on maintaining high standards across compliance, accreditation, and quality assurance on projects nationwide. This position will suit someone with a strong technical understanding of passive fire protection who is confident managing audits, carrying out inspections, and supporting site teams to ensure works are delivered in line with FIRAS, BM TRADA and industry standards. The Role As Compliance Supervisor, you will play a central role in ensuring all passive fire protection works are compliant, audited correctly, and delivered to the highest standard. You will work closely with both site teams and senior management, acting as the technical and compliance lead across projects. Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain third-party accreditation schemes including FIRAS and BM TRADA Q-Mark, • Coordinate external audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date, • Carry out site inspections, quality checks and compliance audits on fire stopping and fire protection works, • Ensure all works meet relevant industry standards, specifications and certification requirements, • Produce detailed inspection and audit reports, including corrective actions where required, • Provide technical support and compliance guidance to site teams and operatives, • Support continuous improvement of internal compliance systems and processes Requirements • Proven experience within passive fire protection (fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors), • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, IFC or similar, • Experience managing or supporting third-party accreditation audits, • Ability to carry out detailed site inspections and produce clear, professional reports, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Confident communicator, able to work with both site teams and senior stakeholders, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a growing and reputable passive fire contractor, • Key role influencing compliance and quality across the business, • Long-term career progression within a structured and supportive environment, • Exposure to a wide range of projects across the UK

SHEQ Advisor - Danny Sullivan Group (Client Role) Greater Manchester | Full Time Danny Sullivan Group is currently supporting a key civil engineering client in the appointment of an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of infrastructure and utilities projects across the Greater Manchester region. This is a site-focused role, working closely with operational teams to ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance are consistently achieved across live projects. Role Overview As a SHEQ Advisor, you will play a critical role in driving compliance, improving standards, and embedding a positive SHEQ culture across multiple workstreams. You will act as a key interface between site teams, management, clients and the supply chain to ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and company requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day SHEQ support and guidance to site teams across multiple civil engineering projects Conduct regular site inspections, audits and assurance checks to ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation Carry out internal audits in line with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) Support the implementation and ongoing development of the HSQE Management System Assist in the preparation, review and implementation of RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation Identify non-conformances, unsafe practices and environmental risks, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and lessons learned are captured and communicated Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects Liaise with clients, regulators and supply chain partners on SHEQ matters Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and training where required Support project teams in achieving "right first time" delivery and quality assurance standards Requirements Proven experience in a SHEQ Advisor / Quality / HSE role within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors Strong working knowledge of ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001) ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (essential) NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (preferred) Experience working on highways, utilities, rail or heavy civils projects Understanding of National Highways Sector Schemes (desirable) Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence site teams and drive behavioural change Proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site What's on Offer Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor on secured long-term frameworks Exposure to a range of infrastructure and utilities projects Supportive team environment with clear career progression opportunities Ongoing professional development and training Competitive salary and benefits package About the Opportunity This role offers the chance to play a key part in improving SHEQ performance across critical infrastructure projects. You will be joining a business committed to high standards, continuous improvement and delivering work safely and efficiently. If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on project delivery and SHEQ culture, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career

Job: Partnership and Quality Lead Careers Education Salary: £44,075 - £48,226 Hours: Full time - 36.25 hours Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/07/2027 Location: Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Tootal Building, 54 Oxford Road, Manchester (with a hybrid approach to working location). Advert closing date: Tuesday 31st March Your role: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Youth, Employment and Opportunities Team within the Education, Work and Skills Directorate at a pivotal time in Greater Manchesters devolution journey. Our Partnership and Quality Leads (PQLs) play a central role in enabling and elevating highquality careers education across Greater Manchester, through the GM Careers Hub Community of Practice. Working at a system level, PQLs build and sustain strong partnerships between education, employers, local authorities and wider partners to create the conditions for young people to thrive, with a clear line of sight to progression pathways and good jobs. We are recruiting a PQL to join the team to contribute to strengthening strategic partnership working and system collaboration , advancing high-quality, inclusive careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG). The post is fundamental to progressing the continued development and impact of the Greater Manchester Careers Hub Community of Practice , a bespoke GM system model that supports shared learning, development of a mature and inclusive CEIAG offer, and continuous improvement across the system. This work is shaped by a strong understanding of the needs of young people, education institutions and the business community. This role directly supports the Greater Manchester Strategy , supporting the Mayors ambitions to transform technical education through the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate ensuring young people leave education with a clear line of sight to future pathways and jobs, equipped to succeed in the labour market. Key Responsibilities: Manage and grow strategic and sustainable relationships with, and between, education and industry through employer Enterprise Advisers, school/college/education providers, careers and senior education leads, and the wider community of practice ecosystem. Monitor and analyse performance and impact, using data, insight and tools such as the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Impact System, identifying trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement. Embed robust evaluation processes to inform continuous improvement across the careers education system Support the advancement of the strategic Careers Community of Practice strategic forums to drive consistent, high-quality and impactful CEIAG across Greater Manchester Align CEIAG provision with Greater Manchesters priority gateway sectors, translating labour market information (LMI) into clear, accessible insights that support informed decision-making Contribute systematically to a learning and development framework that captures and shares learning, delivers impactful professional development activity, strengthens knowledge exchange, and drive system-wide innovation. Embed youth voice and influence Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) embedding inclusive practices across the Community of Practice About you: We are looking for an enthusiastic, tenacious and motivated Partnership and Quality Lead who can work at pace to develop impactful engaging relationships which influence and advance positive Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) outcomes for young people. A dynamic individual who can operate flexibly and agilely in the PQL role to meet the emerging strategic priorities and operational needs of the GM Community of Practice. Bring a dynamic approach to partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and system learning Are passionate about improving outcomes for young people Have exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to support innovation and improvement across complex systems, balancing diverse stakeholder priorities and perspectives Can analyse data to contribute to strategic planning, target priorities and drive equity Are confident in facilitating collaboration and communicating with senior stakeholder Are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, embedding inclusive practices and amplifying underrepresented voices and youth centred design Understand the challenges and opportunities in careers education across education phases and can translate system learning into consistently high-quality and embedded practice TPBN1_UKTJ

Our Nationally recognised client is currently recruiting for a really exciting role based in either their Manchester offices. Our client is an absolute market leader in their field and is a brand associated with outstanding values. This is a hybrid role, currently working 3 days a week in the office - With an amazing senior leadership team our client is looking for a highly operational payroll professional with the ability to drive positive change within the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front and drive positive change whilst ensuring an effective and efficient payroll function is maintained. Some of the duties include; Managing a team to deliver a complex monthly Payroll service Responsibility for driving continuous improvement and managing team capabilities Identifying risk and non compliance within payroll Focus on service improvement and further development of an effective and efficient payroll service with extensive room for growth. Managing key stakeholder relationships within the business Large scale project delivery INDPAYN 49835GOR3 Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

HR Advisor / HR Business Partner Greater Manchester Permanent | Full time on-site Salary up to £40,000 plus benefits. Are you an HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and making a real impact across an operational workforce? My client, a well-established organisation based in Greater Manchester, is seeking an HR Advisor / HR Business Partner to join their HR team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with managers across the business, providing practical HR advice and supporting a wide range of people initiatives. Working within a collaborative HR function, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to support effective people management, employee engagement and continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on employee relations support with involvement in HR projects, policy development and organisational initiatives. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business while supporting the delivery of HR strategies aligned to organisational objectives. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys a visible and varied HR role, partnering with managers in a fast-paced environment and supporting both day-to-day HR matters and wider HR initiatives. Key responsibilities of the HR Advisor / HR Business Partner: Provide HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, policies and employment legislation. Build strong working relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation. Support the management of complex employee and industrial relations matters. Contribute to HR policy development and continuous improvement of HR processes. Support organisational initiatives, projects, and change programmes. Work with stakeholders to improve employee engagement and organisational performance. Deliver training and guidance to managers to strengthen people management capability. Key requirements of the HR Advisor / HR Business Partner: Previous experience operating in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role. Strong understanding of employee relations and employment legislation. Experience partnering with managers and stakeholders across a business. Experience supporting HR projects, change initiatives or organisational development. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards qualification. Experience working in unionised or operational environments would be advantageous. If you are interested in this opportunity and feel your experience aligns with the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Mark Croston for further information. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years’ experience and salary levels purely as a guide

Store Manager | Manchester | Premium Retail | Up to £40k + Commission This is an opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to step into a key leadership role within a premium retail environment experiencing strong growth and momentum. As Store Manager, you will drive commercial performance, leading from the front and embedding a strong, sales-focused culture. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives on the shop floor and leads through example, energy and presence. The Role As a Store manager full ownership of store performance and KPIs Lead by example through confident, proactive selling Coach and develop the team to drive conversion and ATV Maintain high visual and operational standards Help build a positive, high-performance culture on the shop floor Deliver commercial results and maintaining overall store performance About You Experience as an Store Manager or in a similar leadership role within retail Commercially aware and motivated by targets Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence Confident supporting team development and performance improvement Professional, driven and eager to grow within a scaling business Package Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission structure Strong earning potential linked to performance Opportunity to be part of a growing premium retail business This is a great opportunity for a commercially driven Store Manager who thrives in a sales-led environment and is ready to take on greater responsibility. If this aligns with your experience and ambitions, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH35483

Employee Relations Partner / Specialist - Netherlands Experience Location: Manchester (Hybrid) - Supporting Netherlands Based in the UK Contract Type: 3 Months Temporary Adecco Manchester is proud to partner with a leading global fintech organisation to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Partner / Specialist to support the Netherlands market. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned ER professional with strong Dutch employment law expertise to join a fast‑paced, international People & Culture function. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to People Managers, HR Business Partners, and Legal Counsel, providing deep expertise across complex ER matters. You will play a critical role in organisational change initiatives-including restructuring, transformation, works council engagement, and union consultation-ensuring all activity is compliant with Dutch legislation and internal governance. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing sensitive, challenging ER issues from end to end and thrives in a role with significant impact and autonomy. Key Responsibilities Provide expert guidance on Dutch employment law and Employee Relations matters, including restructures, redundancies, performance management, disciplinary cases, grievances, and dispute resolution. Manage complex and high‑risk ER cases through to resolution within the Netherlands market. Lead and conduct investigations, producing robust, clear, and well‑evidenced reports and recommendations. Partner with HR, Legal, and senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with Dutch labour legislation (including WOR, WAB, and Dutch dismissal procedures). Support organisational change programmes such as transformations, collective and individual consultations, role eliminations, and TUPE‑related activities (where applicable). Collaborate with unions and works councils, including preparing documentation, attending meetings, and advising managers on statutory and procedural requirements. Identify ER trends, risks, and patterns through data analysis, and recommend preventative or corrective actions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of ER policies, frameworks, and processes across EMEA, with a focus on the Netherlands. Coach and develop People Managers to improve ER capability and ensure consistent application of policies and Dutch legal standards. What We're Looking For Extensive hands‑on Employee Relations experience gained within the Netherlands. Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of Dutch employment law, works council legislation (WOR), redundancy frameworks, and collective consultation processes. Proven experience managing complex ER issues, restructures, investigations, and performance cases. Confident stakeholder partner with excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret ER data and identify risks or trends. Experience working in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and international organisation. Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset with high levels of discretion and sound judgement. Why Join? Work within a global, innovative fintech organisation. High‑impact role where you will shape ER practices across the Netherlands. Hybrid working model based in Manchester. Opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders across EMEA.We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Operations Manager - Manchester £82,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Pension A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Manchester. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, responsible for overseeing production planning, manufacturing and logistics operations while driving improvements across systems, processes and people. The business is entering a major investment phase, with significant capital being deployed into advanced manufacturing, automation and site-wide operational improvements. A major focus will be on automating and modernising existing machinery, improving production flow and introducing smarter manufacturing technologies across the facility. As a result, this role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the future of the site, implement automation initiatives and drive meaningful operational transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop manufacturing, planning and logistics functions within a high-volume production environment Drive a strong health, safety and operational performance culture Develop and implement manufacturing capacity strategies and capital investment plans Support the automation of existing machinery and production processes to improve efficiency, throughput and consistency Work closely with engineering teams to introduce automation, robotics and smarter manufacturing technologies Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven performance metrics Monitor and improve operational KPIs including OEE, quality, labour efficiency and plan adherence Work closely with engineering, quality and support functions to deliver cross-functional improvements Develop and coach teams to improve capability and long-term succession planningAbout You Senior leadership experience within manufacturing or production operations Proven ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments Experience driving automation, process optimisation or modernisation of production equipment Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies Analytical and data-driven approach to operational performance Engineering or technical background desirable Experience within plastic injection moulding or similar manufacturing processes would be advantageous but not essentialThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading complex operations and driving transformation, with the autonomy to make a real impact within a well-invested and evolving manufacturing operation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Environment and Sustainability Manager to join our dynamic TRU team at Manchester. 37.5 hrs per week, Hybrid working with some site visits required. The Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that Amey Rail Systems operations, projects, and maintenance activities are delivered in line with TRU West Alliance-specific environmental, decarbonisation, biodiversity, and sustainability commitments. The post holder provides specialist E&S technical expertise across all rail environments - trackside, compounds, offices, and construction sites - ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and supporting the transition to a low - carbon, resilient rail network. This role offers you the unique opportunity to manage and influence Environment and Sustainability across all rail transport infrastructure projects with Amey across the UK. What You'll Do: Support Leaders and Operational Teams in reducing the environmental impact of our operations, embodying a collaborative approach, working with environment, carbon and sustainability professionals across Amey and others (including Clients, our key partners and Supply Chain members) Provide specialist environmental advice, being the 'go to' person for understanding, knowledge, technical compliance and competence matters, providing the environmental discipline focal point, ensuring that we meet all external commitments and obligations and being recognised as such both inside and outside of Amey. Support and enable the maintenance of the ISO 14001 certification of our integrated management systems Under direction of the E&S management take ownership of relevant procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements. Work with team members to identify environmental risks and opportunities, improving understanding of how our activities interact with the environment and determine effective operational control measures to mitigate significant impacts, including in the event of an emergency, as well as in a changing climate. Determine operational competence and awareness requirements, supporting the development of resource plans to ensure the effective implementation and operation of Amey minimum environmental standards and obligations, providing training as necessary. Undertake investigations into events with the potential for, or that have caused pollution or damage to environmental assets. Using specialist technical knowledge, implement effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis. Act as the gate keeper for EcoOnline, overseeing action closures to the required quality and standard, and formally challenging overdue items. Undertake environmental performance monitoring, analysis and evaluation, writing reports and making Recommendations to our business leaders to drive continual improvement. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero! Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Environmental and Sustainability BP or Project Manager. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship and professional memberships, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, (email address removed), and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Hold a degree in an environmental discipline or suitable professional qualification. Maintain professional membership with an institution such as ISEP, IES, or CIWEM. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement environmental and sustainability initiatives across a operational rail environment or similar construction environment. Preferably recognised as a subject matter expert in at least one field, such as carbon management, biodiversity, or the circular economy etc. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Sabi Suleman, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed). #CVL #LI-SS1