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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? • Permanent role from day one, • Day shift only, • Annual salary £45K-£48K DOE, • Overtime available paid at enhanced rates, • Scunthorpe location, • Defined contribution company pension scheme, • 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays, • Life Assurance, • A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme, • Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Standby and call-out payments, • Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave THE BUSINESS Our client is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world. They take great pride in their history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. They are a true market leader, global brand and household name. Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to work a permanent contract for our client based in Scunthorpe. THE ROLE • As part of a team of six, you will provide expert guidance to the Management Team on Health & Safety (H&S) strategy, driving continuous improvement in H&S performance., • You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring departmental compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, supporting the development and delivery of business standards and training., • Serve as the primary safety contact for work areas, providing visible, accessible guidance and support to plant teams., • Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, mentoring, and coaching, while maintaining zero tolerance for breaches., • Drive the Safety Improvement Plan at strategic, tactical, and operational levels to reduce risk, injury, and loss., • Monitor and manage occupational safety performance within assigned departments., • Actively participate in departmental safety meetings, influencing effective action and ensuring compliance with standards., • Support regulator visits, including response planning and timely action tracking., • Oversee incident classification, reporting, and investigation (including RIDDOR), ensuring high-quality, prompt completion and sharing lessons learned., • Master and provide expert guidance on Business Health & Safety Standards/Instructions; lead audits, assist with training delivery, and support ongoing development., • Oversee creation of safety-related training packages and generic H&S competencies for all roles., • Analyse incident trends and lead Zero Harm campaigns. THE PERSON • An individual with strong organisational and communication skills, capable of building relationships with safety and operational professionals across site. You should be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including employee representatives, TU Safety reps, H&S professionals, enforcement agencies, and senior management, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice., • The ideal candidate will also have significant H&S management experience, • Be able to demonstrable delivery of H&S performance improvement, • Hold a NEBOSH Diploma and Lead Auditor certification, • Have experience in manufacturing and/or construction environments. TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Lead Officer Commercial Property & Estates needed inScunthorpe, £35.85phPAYE - Reference: 5292830 Discussions available in relation to flexible working arrangements. • Lead the Commercial Property & Estates function, driving innovation in asset optimisation, commercialisation, property management, and landlord services., • Oversee all aspects of commercial estate management, including landlord/tenant relationships, lease events, rent reviews, valuations, condition liabilities, disposals, acquisitions, and asset commercialisation., • Develop and implement a strategic estates strategy supporting corporate priorities, financial sustainability, the medium-term financial plan, and the corporate landlord model., • Lead the planning and delivery of property investment, rationalisation, and optimisation programmes across the estate., • Collaborate with senior leadership (Head of Assets, Assistant Director, Director) to shape and implement the wide strategic asset management plan and wider property strategy, aligning with national policy, local growth priorities, and the neighbourhood services model., • Develop policies, standards, and procedures relating to estates and commercial property management which align with the corporate landlord function., • Work across the client and with external partners to embed the values and ensure the estate supports service transformation, economic growth, and improved customer outcomes., • Manage complex property-related claims, disputes, dilapidations, valuations, and legal negotiations, providing professional recommendations within required timescales., • Manage a multidisciplinary team, building a positive culture of performance, professional excellence, inclusion, and service innovation., • Lead financial planning and management for the commercial estate, ensuring value for money, commercial returns, and robust financial control., • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across all property activities including landlord obligations, asbestos, fire safety, access, EPCs, and building safety legislation. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV toquoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website . JBRP1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Commission (flexible for the right candidate) Scunthorpe | Hybrid (office & remote working) We're looking for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager to join a young, dynamic team with real entrepreneurial energy. This Business Development Manager role is brand new, created to support the next phase of growth and focused on driving new business with e-commerce brands that need a reliable 3PL partner. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the commercial direction of the business, building strong relationships and bringing in new clients who are looking for scalable third-party logistics solutions. What you'll be doing as the Business Development Manager: * Identify and develop new e-commerce business opportunities, building strong, long-term client relationships * Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and presenting tailored 3PL solutions to closing deals * Work closely with a dynamic, fast-moving team to help shape the wider growth strategy * Provide market insight and feedback to support service innovation and expansion into new sectors * Achieve sales targets and contribute directly to company growth, with excellent commission potential What we're looking for in a Business Development Manager: * Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within logistics or supply chain (preferably working with ecommerce / retail business partners) * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence, negotiate and close * Confident communicator with excellent relationship building skills * Self-motivated and results driven, comfortable in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment * Able to work both in the office and remotely as part of a hybrid structure * Energetic, proactive and ready to take ownership of a new Business Development Manager role Why this Business Development Manager role is exciting: * The chance to define and shape a new position within a growing business * Join a young, ambitious team with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture * Flexible hybrid working to balance office collaboration and remote productivity * Competitive salary with generous commission potential for high performers If you're a driven Business Development Manager looking for your next step and want the opportunity to help this business unlock their next phase of growth, this could be a brilliant move. BH35652 TPBN1_UKTJ

Pre-Construction Manager We are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager with a strong technical construction background to support the business during the tender and pre-construction stages of projects. This role will involve working closely with the commercial and delivery teams to prepare high-quality tender submissions, technical documentation and presentations, ensuring that bids are technically robust and well coordinated. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within the tendering and bid process, coordinating technical information and supporting the wider commercial team during procurement stages. Role Overview One element of the role will involve supporting projects procured through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). This procurement route allows contractors to engage during the design and development phase, contributing expertise around: • Buildability, • Construction methodology, • Risk management, • Programme planning It is important to note that ECI is only one stage within certain tender processes, so the successful candidate will also require broader experience supporting standard tender submissions, bid documentation and technical proposals. Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have strong technical construction knowledge and be confident collaborating with engineers, designers and commercial teams when preparing submissions. Key Responsibilities • Assisting with tender processes and bid preparation, • Coordinating and preparing technical tender submissions, • Producing and delivering technical presentations, • Supporting PQQ / PPQ and full tender submissions, • Reviewing design information, buildability and construction methodology, • Supporting ECI stages where applicable, • Working closely with the QS and commercial team during bid and procurement stages Candidate Profile We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including: • Pre-Construction Manager, • Technical Project Manager, • Senior Project Engineer with tender / bid exposure, • Bid Manager or Bid Engineer with strong construction knowledge, • Design Manager with contractor-side experience, • Commercial Manager with strong technical project understanding Key Requirement The most important requirement is technical capability. The successful candidate must understand construction delivery and be able to translate that knowledge into clear, well-structured tender submissions and technical documentation. Position Details • Full-time position, • Opportunity to play a key role in tender strategy and project development, • Collaborative working environment with commercial and technical teams

Business Development Manager Salary: Circa £50,000/£55,000 + Commission (flexible for the right candidate) Location: Scunthorpe | Hybrid (office & remote working) This is a new business hunter role. If you thrive on generating sales from scratch and turning prospects into loyal clients, this Business Development Manager position could be your next big challenge. We're looking for someone with a service led background and a proven track record of winning new business, ideally in logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, or retail. You'll play a pivotal role in driving growth from scratch, building relationships with e-commerce brands that need a reliable 3PL partner and shaping the commercial direction of the business. What you'll be doing: Generate new business from scratch, building your own pipeline of e-commerce clients Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals with tailored 3PL solutions Shape the commercial and growth strategy alongside a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team Provide market insight to drive service innovation and open new sectors Achieve ambitious sales targets, unlocking excellent commission potentialWhat we're looking for: Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management, with success generating new business from scratch Service-led background with strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence, negotiate, and close Exceptional relationship building and communication skills Self-motivated, results driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Energetic, proactive, and excited to own a brand new role Flexible to work in a hybrid office/remote setupWhy this role is exciting: Shape a brand new role focused entirely on generating new business within a growing company Join a young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial team Flexible hybrid working for balance and productivity Competitive salary plus generous commission potential for high performersIf you're driven, entrepreneurial, and thrive on generating new business from scratch, this is your chance to make a real impact from day one. BH35652

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role from day one Day shift only Annual salary £45K-£48K Overtime available paid at enhanced rates Scunthorpe location Defined contribution company pension scheme 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Standby and call-out payments Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave THE BUSINESS Our client is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world. They take great pride in their history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. They are a true market leader, global brand and household name. Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to work a permanent contract for our client based in Scunthorpe. THE ROLE As part of a team of six, you will provide expert guidance to the Management Team on Health & Safety (H&S) strategy, driving continuous improvement in H&S performance. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring departmental compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, supporting the development and delivery of business standards and training. Serve as the primary safety contact for work areas, providing visible, accessible guidance and support to plant teams. Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, mentoring, and coaching, while maintaining zero tolerance for breaches. Drive the Safety Improvement Plan at strategic, tactical, and operational levels to reduce risk, injury, and loss. Monitor and manage occupational safety performance within assigned departments. Actively participate in departmental safety meetings, influencing effective action and ensuring compliance with standards. Support regulator visits, including response planning and timely action tracking. Oversee incident classification, reporting, and investigation (including RIDDOR), ensuring high-quality, prompt completion and sharing lessons learned. Master and provide expert guidance on Business Health & Safety Standards/Instructions; lead audits, assist with training delivery, and support ongoing development. Oversee creation of safety-related training packages and generic H&S competencies for all roles. Analyse incident trends and lead Zero Harm campaigns. THE PERSON An individual with strong organisational and communication skills, capable of building relationships with safety and operational professionals across site. You should be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including employee representatives, TU Safety reps, H&S professionals, enforcement agencies, and senior management, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice. The ideal candidate will also have significant H&S management experience Be able to demonstrable delivery of H&S performance improvement Hold a NEBOSH Diploma and Lead Auditor certification Have experience in manufacturing and/or construction environments. TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Head of Change - ERP Transformation Location: Scunthorpe/Hybrid Salary : Competitive Vacancy Type: FTC 12 - 24 months Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Head of Change to lead a high-profile, business-wide transformation programme, with a core focus on the delivery of a multi-year ERP implementation. This is a full-time, dedicated contract role, starting immediately, offering hybrid/flexible working. As Head of Change, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the organisation adopts new systems, processes, and ways of working. You will lead the organisational, people, and process transformation required to successfully deliver a major ERP programme. You will ensure teams across the business are fully supported, engaged, and enabled through structured change management, communication, and training strategies. This role will also drive early "quick win" initiatives to build momentum and embed a positive change mindset from the outset. The role of Head of Change - ERP Transformation • Lead and deliver the overall change strategy, including communication, engagement, and training programmes * Translate business and system requirements into a clear future-state vision for processes and systems * Drive and implement quick win improvements to accelerate early adoption and engagement * Lead ERP tendering activities, including supplier engagement, evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation * Facilitate "as-is" and "to-be" process workshops in collaboration with business stakeholders * Drive adoption of new behaviours and processes across multiple sites and functions * Design and deliver tailored training programmes across diverse operational environments * Establish and lead a network of Change Champions to support communication and feedback loops * Manage resistance, build advocacy, and ensure leadership alignment throughout the programme * Oversee readiness activities including pilots, rollout, and post-implementation embedding * Support business teams through transition, ensuring minimal disruption * Act as the primary point of contact for all change-related aspects of the ERP programme The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Change - ERP Transformation • Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes * Experience within retail, hospitality, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments * Strong expertise in process mapping and optimisation * A background in Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement, experience with ERP or EPOS environments and complex transaction systems, and experience building and leading Change Champion networks are desirable * Change Management certifications (e.g., PROSCI, APMG) are desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply. Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Scunthorpe to facilitate weekly on-site attendance.

GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: * Commercial Management of the fuel business * Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance * Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks * Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) * Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing * Investigate consortium buying * Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships * Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility * Evaluate forward purchasing contracts * Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from * Explore different ways to source fuel * Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies * Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National * Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving * Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers * Implement a structured approach * Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas * Get the early payment model operational * Close deals effectively, not just discuss them * Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures * Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L * Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements * Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve * Provide market commentary to members Attributes: * Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities * Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) * Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) * Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI * Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems * A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today

Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant - £50,000/£55,000 - Scunthorpe Principal IT are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Managed Service Provider in the recruitment of a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant. This is a senior, client-facing consultancy position suited to an experienced Microsoft cloud and infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex project environments. The role will see you leading multi-site enterprise deployments, acting as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, and shaping long-term cloud strategy for key customers. Our client delivers high-quality Microsoft-led infrastructure solutions and is seeking someone who can operate at architectural level while maintaining hands-on technical capability. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Consultant, you will: Lead the technical delivery of complex, multi-phase Microsoft infrastructure and Azure cloud projects. Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients. Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide escalation support for high-level technical challenges. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Engage with C-suite stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of projects and influencing strategic decisions across client environments. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Architecture Design and deploy Microsoft-based solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and security. Lead multi-site deployments supporting 100+ user environments. Conduct infrastructure assessments and site surveys. Own solution architecture and provide alternative design approaches where required. Ensure security, scalability, and best practice compliance.Stakeholder Engagement Engage with senior client stakeholders including C-suite. Provide strategic guidance and technical recommendations. Communicate risks, project milestones, and business impact clearly.Project Governance Collaborate with IT Project Managers on resource planning and delivery. Produce and maintain project documentation including: Work plans Risk assessments Dependencies Downtime planning Technical designs Push back where deliverables are not technically viable.Continuous Improvement Identify automation and tooling opportunities. Improve delivery efficiency within Professional Services. Contribute to product portfolio development. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives.Measurable Outcomes On-time project delivery Delivery within agreed budgets High client satisfaction scores Seamless, high-quality implementations Strong documentation standards Contribution to process improvement and revenue initiativesRequired Experience 5+ years' experience in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven experience delivering complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure projects Strong background in solution architecture and enterprise environments Experience working directly with senior stakeholders Commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy skillsTechnical Skills & Certifications Strong expertise across: Microsoft 365 Azure Infrastructure Windows Server Networking & Security best practices Enterprise cloud architectureDesirable / Expected Certifications (or equivalent experience): MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Infrastructure Solutions Architect)Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Full UK Driving License Ability to travel to client sites when requiredWho This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit a: Senior Infrastructure Engineer stepping into a strategic consultancy role Azure Architect within an MSP seeking greater ownership Technical Lead who enjoys stakeholder engagement and architectural designAbout the Client Our client is a respected and growing MSP with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Microsoft-led solutions. They pride themselves on technical excellence, professional standards, and long-term client partnerships. They offer a collaborative environment, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to complex enterprise-level projects. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal IT. INDGH

Head of Change - ERP Transformation Location: Scunthorpe/Hybrid Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: FTC 12 - 24 months Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Head of Change to lead a high-profile, business-wide transformation programme, with a core focus on the delivery of a multi-year ERP implementation. This is a full-time, dedicated contract role, starting immediately, offering hybrid/flexible working. As Head of Change, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the organisation adopts new systems, processes, and ways of working. You will lead the organisational, people, and process transformation required to successfully deliver a major ERP programme. You will ensure teams across the business are fully supported, engaged, and enabled through structured change management, communication, and training strategies. This role will also drive early “quick win” initiatives to build momentum and embed a positive change mindset from the outset. The role of Head of Change – ERP Transformation * Lead and deliver the overall change strategy, including communication, engagement, and training programmes * Translate business and system requirements into a clear future-state vision for processes and systems * Drive and implement quick win improvements to accelerate early adoption and engagement * Lead ERP tendering activities, including supplier engagement, evaluation, due diligence, and recommendation * Facilitate “as-is” and “to-be” process workshops in collaboration with business stakeholders * Drive adoption of new behaviours and processes across multiple sites and functions * Design and deliver tailored training programmes across diverse operational environments * Establish and lead a network of Change Champions to support communication and feedback loops * Manage resistance, build advocacy, and ensure leadership alignment throughout the programme * Oversee readiness activities including pilots, rollout, and post-implementation embedding * Support business teams through transition, ensuring minimal disruption * Act as the primary point of contact for all change-related aspects of the ERP programme The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Change – ERP Transformation * Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes * Experience within retail, hospitality, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments * Strong expertise in process mapping and optimisation * A background in Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement, experience with ERP or EPOS environments and complex transaction systems, and experience building and leading Change Champion networks are desirable * Change Management certifications (e.g., PROSCI, APMG) are desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply. Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Scunthorpe to facilitate weekly on-site attendance