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Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: BridgewaterFull-time, PermanentCompetitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom’s Major Projects & Connections team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the contractual and financial elements of a major project near Bridgewater, with future opportunities on other projects. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll support successful P&L, cash flow, and working capital management across large electrical and civil works. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Ensure compliance with Freedom and client health and safety standards., • Provide leadership within the commercial team and wider project teams., • Manage multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke agreements., • Measurement and valuation of works for applications, variations, and final accounts., • Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events., • Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage CVRs., • Chair monthly project reviews and attend client progress meetings., • Manage invoicing, debt recovery, and dispute resolution., • Supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives., • Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role., • Strong commercial performance management experience., • In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and practical application., • Civil engineering and construction experience (desirable)., • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience)., • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-RC1#Freedom#LI-Hybrid

The Organisation A major UK employer which is grounded in strong organisational values and a collaborative culture. It has a large and varied workforce and a reputation for progressive, people‑centred practices. This is an organisation with sustainability, inclusion and wellbeing high on the agenda. It offers flexible working, family‑friendly policies, wellbeing programmes, financial wellbeing tools, sustainable travel options and strong development and recognition schemes. Employees' feedback highlights a positive culture, work‑life balance and meaningful role. The Role: HR Advisor – 12 month FTC, to 37k pa + range of benefits, Exeter, hybrid. You will be supporting the reshaping the structure for efficiencies, i.e. the consultation process. We’re looking for a skilled HR professional to play a pivotal role in a large‑scale organisational change and redundancy programme – great experience to add to your CV. This role is central to ensuring fair, transparent and well‑managed change processes—working closely and supporting HRBPs dealing with restructure / redundancy consultations and processes etc. We’re looking for a confident HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of major change programmes that will shape the future of the organisation. The Right Person:This requires an experienced HR professional who has supported redundancy programmes before. You will need to be: • Confident working with a range of stakeholders., • Practical, organised, and able to work at pace., • Strong HR advisory experience., • Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice., • A confident communicator. The Benefits: This is a people‑first organisation that genuinely invests in its workforce. HR professionals are empowered to influence meaningful change, shape long‑term strategy, and thrive in a culture built on trust, expertise, and continuous development. • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Strong employer pension contributions, • Generous annual leave and flexible working options, • Comprehensive wellbeing support, • Effective mentorship, • Inclusive, collaborative culture where HR is a strategic partner, • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all HR practices., • A collaborative, supportive HR team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement. 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 hays.co.uk

Interim Management Accountant job in Devon Interim Management Accountant – Technology Sector • Exeter (City Centre), • Up to 6‑month contract, • Hybrid working, • Day rate: Up to £250 per day, • Producing monthly management accounts, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis, • Providing variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders, • Working with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy and control, • Assisting with process improvement and streamlining reporting, • Day rate up to £250 per day, • Hybrid working pattern (2–3 days in the Exeter office), • A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture, • Opportunity to make a significant impact during a key period of growth 4767307

Role: Service Charge Director Location: Exeter Salary: Competitive salary, plus benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) Why FirstPort? FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company. By joining us as a Service Charge Director, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision • Impactful Work: You will directly support FirstPort’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional service to our customers., • Professional Growth: With access to accredited training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your potential., • Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way., • A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management in the UK. At the core of everything we do are our leadership principles: • Collaborative: We work together, combining expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers, • Consistent: We deliver dependable results, building trust with customers and colleagues., • Simple: We simplify the complex, ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood., • Clear: We communicate with clarity, making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders. Your Role, Your Impact As a Service Charge Director, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK’s favourite property manager by: • Driving the strategic direction and delivery of our customers’ financial experience, enabling FirstPort to become a truly customer centric business and the ‘UK’s favourite’ by leading a team of service charge accountants to enable distribution of accurate and timely service charge financial accounts and budgets., • Leading innovation and thought leadership, seeking to push the boundaries of opportunity throughout the division and the wider business, whilst leading on the BAU financial service charge delivery of customer accounts, pertaining to our first-time resolution principles with a proactive and tenacious approach to resolving and reducing complaints and financial enquires upfront., • Leading and developing a team of service charge accountants and administrators, driving performance to enable delivery of an effective and efficient service to internal and external customers, and contractors., • Attend Regional Board Meetings. This role reports to the Director South-West and has a team of up to 3 direct reports. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and drive team performance and delivery, effectively assigning and organising all workloads appropriately to manage financial service delivery requirements within legislative requirements and company expectations., • Provide effective leadership to motivate, engage, maintain morale and achieve high standards within their team, including one-to-one meetings, coaching, Performance Development Reviews and regular team briefings, ensuring all people-related tasks are completed as documented in company procedures., • Continually review departmental data and trends, including employee attendance and performance to ensure set targets are met., • Empowering teams to take ownership and use their judgement to provide timely personalised responses in a way that appropriately balances the needs of customers, our people and FirstPort., • Creating a positive, diverse environment, identify talent and create development and succession plans., • Encourage and promote collaborative working with operational colleagues to increase the quality and speed of responses to customers providing data and analytics to your stakeholders to drive service improvements and operational accountability., • Ensure all Service Charge Accounts and Estimates are issued on time, are accurate and are of highest quality within required timescales and standards., • Identify ways to improve the service charge accounting process, pack of information to customers and reduce queries and contact first time every time., • Establish and embed clear and rapid escalation processes ensuring that we deal with customer escalations in a speedy manner, and providing feedback to the team to improve customer experience whilst supporting first time resolutions are in place and collaboration with Customer Services enables resolution of complex service charge finance queries., • Drive strategies across the team to enable financial accountability and upskilling surgeries to your Operational stakeholders to educate on Service Charge Finance protocol, procedures and legislation impact., • Strengthen relationships with Operations and our Customer Service Teams through refined and simplified processes. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Professional accounting qualification., • Strong accounting technical knowledge and people leadership capability., • Experience working with Audits and process improvements., • Self-motivated and works well in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent IT skills, and up to date with new technology with a strong finance Systems Knowledge specifically essential for QUBE., • Experience in leading teams, employing a range of leadership skills tailored to the collective and individual needs to drive performance and employ performance management plans where required., • Strong customer and employee focus with the ability to utilise data insights to drive performance improvement and capability., • A driven individual with the ability to work at pace and be agile, reacting to customer demand where necessary., • Taking a customer centric approach, anticipating the customer’s future needs and building your team’s skills and performance accordingly to truly drive the highest level of customer experience., • Confident, articulate communicator – both orally and in writing; able to build relationships with all employees, from site-based colleagues to directors, key clients and stakeholders., • Ability to establish the root cause and remove demand failure., • Ability to influence individuals and engage and manage stakeholders at all levels of the business., • Results orientated and delivers against action led deadlines and legislative requirements. What’s in it for you? Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provide you with the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues. Diversity We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the recruitment and on-boarding process. Ready to make a difference? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love to hear from you! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. Join us at FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK. Elevate your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.

We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for an underwriting professional to join LV= as a Senior Life Underwriter. Within this unique, crucial role, you’ll efficiently underwrite new business applications for life, critical illness and income protection insurance on appropriate terms, based on risk factors presented in applications. You will make fair and balanced decisions using relevant evidence, and by gathering further information for additional clarity where required. About You Our ideal candidate will… • Be an experienced underwriting professional, with a strong understanding of life and income protection products., • Demonstrate strong proof-reading skills, with a keen eye for detail., • Be a knowledgeable and efficient decision-maker, with a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences., • Showcase strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively., • Maintain an awareness of the wider market and competitors’ products., • Be adept at using Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook., • Consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner, and with patience and empathy., • Assessing new business applications and making underwriting decisions within risk appetite and the underwriting philosophy., • Providing fair, balanced decisions using appropriate evidence, in an efficient, customer-focused manner., • Providing clear and robust justification of decisions where required, and referring cases to third parties, including CMO and re-assurers accurately., • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and intermediaries., • Contributing ideas for continuous improvement of operational processes, and aiding the resourcing of the department, thus enabling KPI’s to be met., • Suggesting ideas to improve the overall customer journey., • Obtaining ongoing CPD by self-education, attending training seminars, industry events and providing feedback to colleagues and business areas as required., • Providing coaching, support and feedback to other members of the team where required, including quality checking, in a positive manner., • Supporting on projects and testing where needed, to assist with business change plans., • Partaking in the investigation of underwriting rules development/claims industry best practice, including analysis of MI where required. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: • 26 days' holiday – increasing after two years of service to 28 days, • The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday, • An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance, • Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance, • Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements), • Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover), • Group Income Protection, if you enroll into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it, • Virtual GP service, • Shared parental leave, • Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. We’re also open to conversations about flexible working as part of your application - if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, engaging stakeholders, and supporting organizational improvements. A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term position. Ideal applicants are collaborative and skilled in

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UKs most stunning landscapes. Were proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, were working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether youre starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Are you passionate about Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management and Compliance? We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Cyber Security GRC Analyst (up to £36,000 doe) to support and strengthen our organisations security posture. In this role, you will help ensure ongoing compliance with key security standards, manage governance frameworks, and contribute to the resilience of our cyber environment. About the Role As a Cyber Security GRC Analyst, you will play a central role in driving our governance, risk, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Cyber Security Compliance Manager, you will support internal reviews, risk assessments, policy development, and ongoing compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIS Regulations . Youll collaborate across the business to ensure risks are effectively managed, controls are embedded, and our security standards remain robust and continually improved. Key Responsibilities: Plan, conduct, and document internal ISO 27001 audits across all areas of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring all controls and processes are regularly reviewed for effectiveness and compliance Evaluate the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and controls, and identify areas for improvement or non-compliance. Develop and maintain an annual audit schedule to ensure comprehensive coverage of ISO 27001 requirements and continual improvement of the ISMS. Conduct and document internal audits and assessments aligned to ISO 27001 and NIS Regulations Contribute to the development and maintenance of cyber security policies, standards, and procedures Assist in maintaining the IT Security risk register, including identifying, assessing, and monitoring Work closely with business stakeholders to gather evidence, close audit findings, and track corrective actions Support security assurance activities, including penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and third party reviews Promote strong cyber security awareness and contribute to a positive security culture Ensure third party suppliers meet contractual and regulatory security requirements Maintain compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards Monitor adherence and enforce policies to safeguard organisational data. Ensures that data protection practices meet legal, regulatory, and standards requirements. Why Governance, Risk & Compliance Matters Effective GRC practices are essential for safeguarding sensitive information, maintaining customer trust, and protecting the organisation from regulatory, operational, and reputational risks. Regular internal ISO 27001 audits not only ensure ongoing certification but also drive continual improvement and resilience in our information security practices. What Were Looking For Full UK driving licence Strong understanding of cyber security principles, risks, and regulatory requirements Familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIS or other cyber security standards and frameworks Experience in conducting audits or assessments Thrives in environments where clear governance, process adherence, and continual improvement are valued. Values the opportunity to help teams prepare for external audits or certifications Excellent communication and relationship building skills Excellent attention to detail A collaborative, self-motivated approach with strong organisational abilities Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC) Why You'll Love Working With Us: We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including: Annual salary of up to £36,000 depending upon experience Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension Share-save Scheme Various health benefits Wellbeing support programmes A range of Group Discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Financial support services And plenty more! TPBN1_UKTJ

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Are you looking for a role where you can use your experience to bring about real change within a proactive and environmentally conscious company? We currently have an opportunity available for a Metered Consumption and Leakage Case Manager to join our team working in Exeter . Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,010 per annum plus excellent benefits. About the role: As a Metered Consumption and Leakage Case Manager, you will be working within the Revenue Management function in the Metered Consumption & Leakage Team at South West Water. You will be the voice of our company, responsible for solving customers' unexplained consumption and leakage queries quickly and efficiently. You are trusted and empowered to provide customers with resolution and peace of mind regarding their queries. You will talk to our customers through a variety of communication channels, although initially your role will be focused on outbound telephone contacts. What you'll be doing Delivering consistent high-quality customer service as measured through ODI performance whilst supporting the Pennon Strategy and championing the Pennon Values Creating bespoke letters to respond to written customer contact, within the agreed internal timescale ensuring that the responses provided meet the Company's DG targets Handling customer queries with empathy and clarity, escalating where appropriate to ensure a satisfactory resolution Reviewing of charge lines, dates, backdating of charges and validation of charges Determining eligibility for in policy and outside of policy leak allowances Account update requests from other teams within the business, inclusive of complex requests from the Complaints Team Consistent and correct application of governance activities relating to SWW'S/B/W policies, procedures, or financial management Point of contact for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to deal with ad-hoc escalated contacts of a complex nature, transferring process and policy knowledge through WebEx, conference calls and quality Taking ownership to provide end to end customer service throughout the high consumption and customer leakage process Identifying specific customer needs through active listening and interpreting customer behaviours to offer additional services, affordability tariffs Liaising with South West Water field staff, our Partners, and external contractors in the resolution of consumption contacts in accordance with procedures and guidelines Following through on committed actions, ensuring promised timescales are met and customers are kept informed of changes Being responsible for the correct application of relevant governance relating to policy, procedure, or financial management Positively contributing to identifying process improvement opportunities or highlighting corrective activities to ensure maximum team performance is achieved What we're looking for Good general standard of education with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths Customer service experience Ideally ability to identify and apply Leak Allowance and GSS Strong communication and able to compile a substantive and structured letter/email What's in it for you We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme Various health benefits And more! Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid • Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You • We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future • Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. TPBN1_UKTJ

I am searching for an experienced Production Engineer for an internationally respected and very successful manufacturing business based near to Exeter. Reporting to the Lean Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting production throughout the in-house metal shop and assembly areas alongside the external supply chain. The role is focussing on the support of existing product ranges and the introduction of new products. You will help to development supporting systems to improve quality and sustainability of our client's product range. The role will include the definition and delivery of strategic targets across the business. Working within the Production Engineering and Lean Team, you will ensure successful identification and implementation of best manufacturing practise. You will help review the suitability for manufacture of new products and maintain quality that exceeds customer expectation. Duties include: Identify and present ideas for improving production in order to improve profitability, quality, throughput and H&S. Conduct feasibility studies on continuous improvement ideas generated from within Production, gained sign off and implement those projects. Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, quality and output. Support the Production Team in evaluating the strategic development of on-site manufacturing to achieve business goals. Assist in the production of operating instructions. Assist in the coordination and management of new products internally and externally to support the manufacturing team where required. Produce written reports where required. You will undertake continuous training and development. Ensure adherence in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors. Participate in new product reviews to ensure that only the most production efficient designs are released into production. Participate in Change Request reviews to ensure that the best and most cost-efficient solutions are adopted without having a negative impact on safety or quality standards. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. Work as part of the production engineering team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements. Stay current and up to date on any technology changes that may affect manufacturing and advise of any impact. Liaise and communicate with other departments, suppliers, and other service providers as and when required. Required skills and attributes: Excellent people skills. Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members. Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making. Commercially and financially aware. Qualifications and experience: HNC or HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline, as a minimum. Experience of implementing manufacturing improvements and continuous improvement projects within batch manufacturing businesses. Experience of working with sheet metal fabrication with an understanding of related manufacturing processes and limitations. Experience of quality management including proven use of DFMEA & PFMEA. Project management experience and a track record of identifying and successfully implementing change. Previous involvement in new product introductions would be beneficial. Experience of Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping and 8D would be beneficial but is NOT a prerequisite. The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management. The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter / East Devon , or you will be able to relocate to the area. Our client will 100% consider candidates who wish to relocate from within the UK to take up the position. KEYWORDS Production Engineer, Lean, New Products, H&S, Continuous Improvement, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, DFMEA, PFMEA, HNC, HND, Batch Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Value Analysis, Value Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 8D Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal / Solid Works / Solid Edge) £36,500 - £38,500 + 24 days holiday + Training & Development + Pension + Flexible Working Hours + Free Parking Exeter Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a new and exciting challenge with a well-established company? Do you have experience working with new product design and development, and are you looking to join an established and growing manufacturer that values its employees and has a proven track record of developing and promoting new staff who invest in Continuous improvement and drive innovation? On offer is a role reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary. Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team, you will be expected to generate production-ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. The role: Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager, design and development department, taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs Carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process Work with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented before product handover The person: Either degree educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering Sheet metal manufacturing experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, DFMEA, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Sheet Metal, Exeter Reference: BBBH23303 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing) £38,000 - £40,000 + 24 days holiday + Training & Development + Pension + Flexible Working Hours + Free Parking Exeter Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a new and exciting challenge with a well-established company? Do you have experience working with new product design and development, and are you looking to join an established and growing manufacturer that values its employees and has a proven track record of developing and promoting new staff who invest in Continuous improvement and drive innovation? On offer is a role reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary. Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team, you will be expected to generate production-ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. The role: Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager, design and development department, taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs Carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process Work with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented before product handover The person: Either degree educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering Sheet metal manufacturing experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, DFMEA, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Sheet Metal, Exeter Reference: BBBH23303B If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Day Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Circa £62,000 + annual bonus scheme + excellent benefits Exeter MC Technical Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Day Shift Team Leader to join an industry-leading energy and resource recovery business at their state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most forward-thinking organisations in the waste-to-energy sector. As the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for: leading the shift team and supervising day-to-day operations of the ERF, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant, including Overseeing safe and efficient running of the facility to maximise throughput and power export Acting as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), managing the Safe System of Work and supervising contractors on site Supporting continuous improvement of HSE standards and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permits Leading emergency drills and initiating investigations into incidents with objectivity and professionalism Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external contractors To be considered for this position, you should have: Power industry, navy or process knowledge of systems such as HP steam, boilers, electrical generation and emissions. An ability to carry out team briefings and communicate at a strong and efficient level. Supervisory or management experience. An engineering qualification, preferably ONC/HNC or equivalent. A management or leadership qualification (desirable but not essential) Confidence when delivering briefings and toolbox talks. What's in it for you? Competitive base salary of £62,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) Annual bonus scheme Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Comprehensive benefits package Career development in a forward-thinking, innovative environment Be part of a business shaping a more sustainable UK To apply: If you are interested in applying, please click “apply today” or send your latest CV to Machaela at MC Technical Recruitment via or call for a chat on 01489 533030. TPBN1_UKTJ

I am searching for an experienced Production Engineer for an internationally respected and very successful manufacturing business based near to Exeter. Reporting to the Lean Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting production throughout the in-house metal shop and assembly areas alongside the external supply chain. The role is focussing on the support of existing product ranges and the introduction of new products. You will help to development supporting systems to improve quality and sustainability of our client's product range. The role will include the definition and delivery of strategic targets across the business. Working within the Production Engineering and Lean Team, you will ensure successful identification and implementation of best manufacturing practise. You will help review the suitability for manufacture of new products and maintain quality that exceeds customer expectation. Duties include: • Identify and present ideas for improving production in order to improve profitability, quality, throughput and H&S. * Conduct feasibility studies on continuous improvement ideas generated from within Production, gained sign off and implement those projects. * Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, quality and output. * Support the Production Team in evaluating the strategic development of on-site manufacturing to achieve business goals. * Assist in the production of operating instructions. * Assist in the coordination and management of new products internally and externally to support the manufacturing team where required. * Produce written reports where required. * You will undertake continuous training and development. * Ensure adherence in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors. * Participate in new product reviews to ensure that only the most production efficient designs are released into production. * Participate in Change Request reviews to ensure that the best and most cost-efficient solutions are adopted without having a negative impact on safety or quality standards. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. * Work as part of the production engineering team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements. * Stay current and up to date on any technology changes that may affect manufacturing and advise of any impact. * Liaise and communicate with other departments, suppliers, and other service providers as and when required. Required skills and attributes: • Excellent people skills. * Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members. * Excellent written and verbal skills. * Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. * Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making. * Commercially and financially aware. Qualifications and experience: • HNC or HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline, as a minimum. * Experience of implementing manufacturing improvements and continuous improvement projects within batch manufacturing businesses. * Experience of working with sheet metal fabrication with an understanding of related manufacturing processes and limitations. * Experience of quality management including proven use of DFMEA & PFMEA. * Project management experience and a track record of identifying and successfully implementing change. * Previous involvement in new product introductions would be beneficial. * Experience of Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping and 8D would be beneficial but is NOT a prerequisite. The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management. The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter / East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. Our client will 100% consider candidates who wish to relocate from within the UK to take up the position. KEYWORDS Production Engineer, Lean, New Products, H&S, Continuous Improvement, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, DFMEA, PFMEA, HNC, HND, Batch Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Value Analysis, Value Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 8D Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My job Role Purpose This role ensures that business data is collected, transformed, validated, stored, and distributed through resilient automated pipelines, reducing manual processes and enabling reliable analytics, reporting, and system integrations. The position supports both Business as Usual (BAU) operations and project delivery activities. This includes maintaining the stability and performance of existing integrations and data pipelines, as well as designing and implementing innovative solutions in line with agreed project specifications and architecture standards. The Integrations & Data Engineer will also be responsible for ensuring that their solutions adhere to modern, secure standards and have scalability in mind. This includes following recognised frameworks and best practices to provide solutions that remain robust, maintainable, and future-proof, supporting the business' evolving needs and compliance requirements. Key responsibilities Integration Engineering & Data Pipelines Develop, implement, support, and oversee [AN1] [TS2] data integrations between platforms. Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure reliable and structured data availability for consumption. Produce and maintain a comprehensive documentation of data schemas, conventions, and definitions. Ensure a high level of data integrity through validation and comprehensive error handling measures. Process Automation & Workflow Development Design, build and maintain robust data automation workflows to reduce manual processing and improve operational efficiency. Selection of appropriate tools to support automated data processing at scale, while including logic to handle scheduling and retry mechanisms for reliability. Undertake user studies to proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains through automation. Operational Support (BAU), Continuous Improvement, & Knowledge Sharing Respond to & resolve escalated support tickets relating to data, integrations, and automations, providing RCA and explanations to the support team. Proactively review & recommend potential improvements, reworks, or changes to existing workflows as part of a continuous improvement mindset. Collaborate with suppliers, partners and external contractors during support and project delivery activities. Write & maintain KB articles for technical documentation and end-user guides. Project Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration Provide technical expertise, effort estimation, and risk identification during the planning of projects. Maintain consistent & audience-appropriate communication with project stakeholders during development. Provide timely progress updates, risks and potential blockers to stakeholders and the project manager. Required skills & experience Core data & integration skills Strong experience designing, building and maintaining integrations between systems, including working with RESTful APIs as both data sources and destinations. Solid understanding of common data formats such as JSON, XML and CSV. Strong ability to validate, cleanse, manipulate and transform data to for quality, reliability, and accuracy. Experience developing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines in analytical, reporting, and operational contexts. Database & platform expertise Microsoft SQL Server Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including writing DML queries, stored procedures, and functions. Experience managing SQL Server instances (security, users, monitoring, maintenance). SAP Business One Understanding of core SAP B1 processes and objects (business partners, documents, etc). Experience customising the platform using add-ons such as Boyum B1UP. Familiarity with SAP B1's underlying data structures. Microsoft Fabric Experience ingesting data from APIs or databases into Fabric. Skilled in using Dataflows, Power Query, and Data Warehouse tooling to cleanse, transform, and prepare data. Ability to publish structured, reliable datasets for analytical and reporting use cases. Microsoft Azure Hands-on experience with Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation. Experience using Azure Function Apps for high-speed data manipulation and transfer operations. Familiarity with additional Azure data and compute services beneficial to integration workloads. Programming & automation skills Ability to write and understand T-SQL, VBScript, and Python. Experience of working with DAX, Node.js, PowerShell, or Bash. Experience with automation, workflow orchestration, scheduling, and error-handling logic. Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), DevOps and CI/CD practices is desirable. Teamwork, service & communication Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the initiative to identify optimal solutions. Excellent customer service mindset when supporting internal teams and franchise partners. Ability to communicate and explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring or guiding first-line support staff through escalated incident resolution. Confidence in identifying weaknesses in business or technical processes and recommending improvements. Understanding of commercial and operational metrics, and how data solutions support wider business goals. The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Process Engineer TheOpportunity: Working within the Production Engineering and Lean team, you will ensure successful identification and implementation of best manufacturing practise within this vibrant metalshop environment. Your role as Production Process Engineer will be to focus on Process Improvement and Lean Production techniques in both existing manufacture and in NPD. The Production Process Engineer will work as part of a well established team within this fabulous Exeter engineering firm. The Opportunity: Work as part of the production engineering team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements. Identify and present ideas for improving production in order to improve profitability, Quality, Throughput or H&S. Conduct feasibility studies on continuous improvement ideas generated from within Production, and having agreed the priority and gained necessary sign off, implement those projects. Produce written reports and analyse data in order to identify areas for improvement. Assist in the co-ordination and management of new products internally and externally to support the manufacturing team where required. Preferred Skills: Minimum 2 years Engineering experience within a Process Engineer, Production / Manufacturing Engineer, or Continuous Improvement role. HNC minimum in Mechanical Engineering. Ideally experience within sheet metal manufacturing or a metalshop environment. The ability to travel overseas from time to time would be highly appreciated in this role. Associated Benefits: A competitive salary up to £45000 Company Pension Scheme,5% contributory Salary Sacrificescheme. Working Hours: 7.30-4.30 Mon to Thursday and 7.30-2 on a Friday Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Management Accountant - Technology Sector Exeter (City Centre) Up to 6-month contract Hybrid working Day rate: Up to £250 per day Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity? Hays are working with a fast-growing technology company based in the heart of Exeter is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Interim Management Accountant to support their finance team during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth environment where you can make an immediate impact.The RoleWorking closely with the Finance Manager and wider leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include: Producing monthly management accounts Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis Providing variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders Working with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy and control Assisting with process improvement and streamlining reporting Supporting year-end and audit requirements as needed About You We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with:? Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) ? Strong management accounting experience ? Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organisation ? Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines ? Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail ? Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levelsExperience in the technology sector is desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Day rate up to £250 per day Hybrid working pattern (2-3 days in the Exeter office) A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture Opportunity to make a significant impact during a key period of growth Immediate start available If you're available at short notice and excited by the opportunity to join a high-energy tech business in Exeter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more information. 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 hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Process Improvement Engineer The Opportunity: Are you a seasoned Process Improvement Engineer who can read and interpret mechanical drawings and work across all areas of design and production to make recommendations change? We can offer a varied and interesting role in a niche automotive engineering

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