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Installation Operative Location: Based in Great Tey, Colchester. Please note it will involve working on sites nationwide. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Installation Operative on behalf of a well-established company specialising in irrigation and bulk materials handling systems. Our client delivers high-quality installation services across the UK and offers a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop alongside experienced team members. Main Purpose of the Role To work alongside an experienced engineer assisting with the installation of irrigation and bulk materials handling systems, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Roles & Responsibilities • Assist with installation of irrigation systems and bulk materials handling equipment, • Support experienced team members on-site, • Carry out basic installation tasks including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical-related work, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, • Work outdoors in various weather conditionsAdditional Responsibilities, • Travel to job sites as required, • Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment, • Follow all health and safety procedures, • Support the team with general site dutiesExperience, Skills & Qualifications, • Self-motivated with a positive attitude, • Physically fit and able to work outdoors year-round, • Basic knowledge of electrics and plumbing (advantageous), • Experience operating plant equipment such as MEWPs, telehandlers, forklifts, excavators, or dumpers (beneficial but not essential), • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Own transport to travel to and from the yard in Great TeyWorking Pattern & Benefits, • Hours:Summer: 06:30 – 15:30, • Winter: 07:00 – 16:00, • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Do you have experience in Commercial and Residential Refurbishments and looking for a new position? This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established scaffolding contractor delivering projects across construction, infrastructure, rail and specialist access sectors. Holding key relationships with the Director, Commercial and Operational teams, Clients, Subcontractors and finance teams. This role is offering progression into a leading commercial position, working directly alongside the Director. Location: Colchester - Hybrid Salary: up to £85,000 depending on experience and background To Prepare and produce accurate cost estimates from receipt of tender enquiry to tender settlement stage to achieve the Company Business growth Plan targets in respect of the Estimating function. Update the business sales pipeline with accurate sales information and ensure CRM software is continually kept updated. Support the commercial and operational teams when required on developing mobilsation plans, project briefs and work in progress relating to commercial, design and operational issues. • Extensive knowledge of Estimating, with at least 5 years’ experience., • Experience in technical aspects of construction refurbishments, ideally within the Scaffolding sector, • Strong understanding of tube & fitting and system scaffolding, • Leadership and team management experience preferable, • Ability to interpret construction drawings and programmes, • Commercial awareness and attention to detail, • Good communication skills and client engagement experience, • Competent in bill of quantities, task prices, open book, basket rates and various pricing models., • Proficient in numeracy., • Attention to detail and accuracy., • Proficient in using IT Microsoft applications, • Previous experience of line management

This is a unique opportunity for a driven and experienced Solicitor to join and lead the Corporate and Commercial team of a large Legal 500 Essex Law firm. The Team handles a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions with values exceeding £20m. \n\n This opportunity has arisen due to succession planning and restructuring to recruit a new Team Leader. The team consists of a mixture of highly qualified senior lawyers and junior lawyers. The Commercial and Corporate Finance Team also includes the regulatory offering, which continues to grow and offers new and exciting opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships. \n\n As Team Leader, the successful candidate will be granted a discounted fee target to acknowledge the time and commitment required to manage and develop a Team. \n\n The successful candidate will be expected to lead and develop the existing team whilst also identifying areas for growth and new revenue streams. The role will require excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture business partner relationships. The role will involves marketing and business development, and therefore, the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours and be comfortable attending a range of marketing events and progressing a variety of business development initiatives. \n\n Looking to the future, and ongoing succession planning there is an opportunity for additional recruitment into the team, which would give the successful candidate the chance to mould the team and create their own identity. \n\n This opportunity has fantastic potential and for the right candidate and presents a clear pathway to an equity position within the firm’s partnership. \n\n The firm has a progressive and flexible working culture, which includes the opportunity to work from home and flexibly throughout the day in accordance with the Firm’s guidelines and policies. However, it is important that the individual develops and maintains strong relationships with all members of the team across all of the firm’s offices. \n\n The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Leading a highly successful and motivated team;\n\t, • Coaching and mentoring a team of lawyers and support staff;\n\t, • Developing a team strategy and plan for growth;\n\t, • Reporting to the senior management team;\n\t, • Identifying training needs amongst team members;\n\t, • General corporate commercial work including:\n\t, • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t, • Directors Duties;\n\t, • General Commercial Contracts.\n

Our client wish to recruit a newly/recently qualified UK Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. The position is based in Essex and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines. \n\n You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t

An Commercial Real Estate lawyer is sought by a law firm of outstanding quality and a client base to match. Equity drawings per partner here are the highest East Anglia has to offer and our client shows an impressive history of appointing new partners. Legal 500 rated as one of the leading firms in East Anglia they advise both private and commercial clients regionally, nationally, and also internationally. \n\n They now wish to strengthen the Commercial Property team which is led by a Partner of the highest calibre. The successful candidate would be at least two years PQE, in all aspects of both Commercial Property including advice to both Landlords and Tenants, Development, Real Estate finance, energy projects and investment sales and purchases. \n\n This is a rare and interesting opportunity for a lawyer to join a law firm with a truly fantastic array of clients

THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer or Associate (dependent on experience) to join a successful team. We are happy to consider a full-time solicitor or someone who requires 4 days per week. This is a great role for someone wanting to join a friendly Commercial Property team and gain a varied caseload of sales, purchases, refinancing, and landlord & tenant work within a supportive team environment. Within this role you will be part of a team of 6 fee earners and 3 secretaries. You will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in Commercial Property with plenty of support, guidance and a clear career pathway. Based in our modern Marks Tey office, you will provide services to our existing and new clients on a varied range of Commercial Property matters. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Ideally 2 years + PQE, • Experience running own caseload of:, • Registered Commercial conveyancing, • Unregistered Commercial conveyancing, • Non-contentious landlord and tenant work, • Corporate Finance, • Experience of using a case management system, • Commercially minded, • Experience assisting with marketing initiatives SKILLSET • Communications skills, • Time management, • Client service delivery, • Attention to detail, • Results orientated, • Problem solving, • Teamworking, • Commercial, • Team collaboration WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? • A great basic salary and bonus schemes, • A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team., • 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, • Medicash cash back schemes after 1 years’ service, • Life Insurance, • EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7, • Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave, • Company sick pay, • Cycle scheme At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues. We off a benefits package that we believe gives all of our colleagues a bit of everything but in addition to these material benefits, we also offer the opportunity to work for a progressive, modern and inspiring law firm in a regional area that brings with it, the benefit of a good work/life balance, flexibility and family focussed and with genuine opportunity to progress and develop evidenced by our commitment to our Career Pathway and Training Pathway.

Job Title: Vehicle Technician\nLocation: Colchester\nSalary:£40,000 OTE \nAbout Us: A top automotive dealership with 50 years of excellence in East Anglia. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician for our bustling workshop.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nInspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles following manufacturer guidelines.\nPerform routine maintenance tasks including oil changes, servicing, and brake inspections.\nUse electronic video health checks for vehicle assessments.\nMaintain high-quality standards and address issues efficiently.\nCollaborate effectively with the team.Requirements:\n\nExperience as a Vehicle Technician or relevant qualification with MOT tester certification.\nStrong knowledge of vehicle systems and diagnostic tools.\nExcellent problem-solving skills.\nFull UK Driving Licence.Remuneration:\n\nCompetitive basic wage plus performance-based bonuses.\nTime saved bonus system for efficiency.Benefits:\n\nOngoing training and development.\nAccess to the latest technology and tools.\nEmployee discounts, cycle to work scheme, health benefits, and more.\n22 days holiday plus bank holidays.How to Apply:\nIf you’re interested in this Vacancy. Please click here to apply or contact Rachael on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)\n\nHolt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.\nWe are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter\nHolt Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

We are currently recruiting for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a Colchester based business on a permanent basis. You will supporting key stakeholders, drive performance, and provide insightful financial analysis. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, translating financial data into clear, actionable recommendations across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Leading on a system implementation project, • Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to influence decision-making, • Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, • Provide clear financial insights to improve performance and profitability, • Challenge assumptions and identify risks and opportunities, • Support business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic planning Key Skills: • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent, • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills, • Proven experience in business partnering or similar role, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems desirable, • Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence Please contact Amy at Agilis for more information. ...

We are Centrica! Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - were powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether youre developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.Your work here isnt just a job its a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . Centrica Technology is a core driver of how we deliver our strategy. You'll join a team modernising our platforms, strengthening cyber and operational resilience, and advancing a productled way of working that brings engineers, data specialists and business experts together to deliver meaningful outcomes at pace. We're scaling automation and AI from proofofconcept into real, endtoend change - improving customer journeys, reducing costtoserve, accelerating delivery, and building the digital foundations that underpin everything from energy trading and risk to field operations and critical infrastructure. If you want to work on complex, highimpact problems using modern engineering practices, and help build reusable platforms that will shape how Centrica operates over the next decade, this is the place to do it. An opportunity to play your part - At Centrica Energy, we use data to drive better decisions and shape a more sustainable future. As a Reporting Manager, you'll be at the centre of that story, delivering clear, insightful reporting that helps senior leaders understand what's happening and what's next. You'll work closely with teams across the business, turning complex data into meaningful insights, improving reporting processes, and ensuring information is accurate, timely and impactful. It's a great role for someone who enjoys collaboration, likes making things better, and wants their work to genuinely influence how the business moves forward. Location : This role is based at our Park House office in London and requires onsite presence five days a week. The position also involves regular travel to other Centrica Energy locations, including Aalborg (Denmark) and Antwerp (Belgium). Day to day * Own and run the Technology budget and forecasting cycle, partnering with Technology teams and Finance to ensure accurate, timely and commercially aligned planning. * Track actuals against budget and forecast, investigating variances, maintaining cost models, and identifying cost savings, efficiency gains and investment opportunities. * Deliver highquality regular and adhoc reporting for Technology leadership, providing clear, actionable insight aligned to trading performance and P&L outcomes. * Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering budget performance, KPIs and delivery metrics, working closely with data and Power BI teams to ensure data integrity. * Automate reporting and data processes using tools such as Power Platform and Excel to improve efficiency, reliability and scalability. * Act as the goto contact for Technology performance insight, building trusted relationships with Finance, Technology leads and senior stakeholders, and supporting strategic analysis and business cases. What are the must haves * Significant experience in commodities, or a tradingled commercial environment, where financial performance, volatility, and rapid decisionmaking are central to success. * Significant experience in budget management, financial planning, performance reporting, or operational analysis within a fastpaced, commercially driven setting. * Strong numerical and analytical capability, including advanced financial modelling and the ability to work confidently with large datasets and complex cost structures. * Proven ability to support and influence P&Limpacting decisions, with a clear understanding of how Technology cost, delivery, and performance shape commercial outcomes. * Commercially astute mindset, able to balance financial rigour, operational delivery, and business agility in a dynamic environment. * Advanced Excel expertise, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and PowerPivot. * Handson experience building Power BI dashboards and reports, including data modelling, DAX, and bestpractice data visualisation. * Experience automating reporting and data workflows using Power Platform, Fabric, or similar technologies. * Strong collaboration with Finance teams, with solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and costallocation processes. * Practical exposure to AI and emerging intelligent automation technologies. * Background in energy trading or financial services. Desirable: * Experience supporting Technology functions within commodities trading or capitalintensive organisations operating under tight governance and reporting cycles. * Familiarity with IT financial management concepts (e.g., run/change cost models, capitalisation, chargeback, allocation modelling). * Experience using the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Power BI, Power Platform) for reporting and automation. * Exposure to IT planning and operational processes. What's in it for you? * Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment! * Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap! * Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind. * Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being. * Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation! * Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What youll bring: Youll be aforward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, youll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • Youll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • Youll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting minimal viable everything attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • Youll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a Certified /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCAs Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our Quantity Surveyor you'llplay a key role in overseeing the commercial viability of projects by attending progress and planning meetings, analysing cost-to-complete data, preparing monthly CVRs, and identifying risks or variances against agreed budgets. Working closely with clients, you will agree budgets for each job, including risk registers and programme requirements, while ensuring all contractual dates and notifications are managed in line with expectations. Collaboration is central to this role, and you'll build strong working relationships with Project Delivery Managers and wider stakeholders to ensure effective communication, early identification of risks, and well-prioritised workload planning. Youll be responsible for monitoring project performance, analysing cost allocations, and developing improvement plans to enhance productivity and reduce unnecessary expenditure. Alongside your analytical responsibilities, you will champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and sharing best practice across the contract. You may also supervise staff when required and support ad-hoc commercial tasks to ensure smooth, efficient project delivery and robust commercial outcomes. What you'll bring Formal Quantity Surveyor qualification (HND or BSc) Working knowledge of NEC3 form of contract Project experience, with involvement in change control and risk management Knowledge / experience surrounding management of risk budgets and associated analysis Exemplary attention to detail Experience in the compilation & presentation of cost and value reports / analysis across a portfolio of projects Good communication, interaction / team-working, presentation and negotiation skills Good knowledge of Excel essential e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, there will be an excel test on interviewing. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to ensure all targets and reports are delivered on time and with the appropriate level of analysis. Full driving licence Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care - single cover Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW TPBN1_UKTJ

Installation Operative Location: Based in Great Tey, Colchester. Please note it will involve working on sites nationwide. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Installation Operative on behalf of a well-established company specialising in irrigation and bulk materials handling systems. Our client delivers high-quality installation services across the UK and offers a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop alongside experienced team members. Main Purpose of the Role To work alongside an experienced engineer assisting with the installation of irrigation and bulk materials handling systems, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Roles & Responsibilities • Assist with installation of irrigation systems and bulk materials handling equipment, • Support experienced team members on-site, • Carry out basic installation tasks including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical-related work, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, • Work outdoors in various weather conditions Additional Responsibilities • Travel to job sites as required, • Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment, • Follow all health and safety procedures, • Support the team with general site duties Experience, Skills & Qualifications • Self-motivated with a positive attitude, • Physically fit and able to work outdoors year-round, • Basic knowledge of electrics and plumbing (advantageous), • Experience operating plant equipment such as MEWPs, telehandlers, forklifts, excavators, or dumpers (beneficial but not essential), • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Own transport to travel to and from the yard in Great Tey Working Pattern & Benefits • Hours:, • Summer: 06:30 – 15:30, • Winter: 07:00 – 16:00, • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (dependent on experience), • Benefits: Ongoing training, hands-on experience, supportive team environment Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Essex based client to recruit for a Head of Procurement. Role: The Head of Procurement will be responsible for all direct and indirect procurement for the site. This role will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive best practices to deliver value, efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization Main Accountabilities Lead all procurement activities ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance. Oversee all indirect procurement for the site, including facilities, services, and capital expenditure. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans. Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support operational objectives. Analyse direct and indirect procurement spend; develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve savings targets. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance with a focus on total cost of ownership, quality, service, delivery, compliance, and innovation. Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and best practices. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure integrated business planning and effective information flow. Provide subject matter expertise on global procurement strategies and tactics. Develop and manage procurement metrics and KPIs; provide timely and accurate reporting, analysis, and insights to support business decision-making. Lead, develop, and inspire the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth. Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in all procurement activities. Support and lead key procurement and supply chain infrastructure projects as required. Essential Experience & Skills Significant experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors. Proven track record in both direct and indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management. Experience in driving efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements across procurement functions. Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and experience in developing and executing procurement strategies. Strong commercial acumen, contact negotiation and customer focus. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to bring teams on a change journey. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels. Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar). Experience with ERP systems Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and ERP systems. Ability to work at pace under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Experience in high mix low volume manufacturing focused on highly engineered, complex products Knowledge of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and integrated business planning processes. 50768DHR5 INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Head of Department – building Fabric - £75k – Essex based. Office : Essex with occasional travelling to client sites. My client are a leading engineering company who have been trading for over 50 years providing first class building services solutions to some of largest names within retail, educational and catering clients. The opportunity has now become available for a operations manager/head of department to oversee there building fabric department. Role Purpose The Head of Department – Building Reactive Operations is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and commercial performance of the Building fabric Reactive function across contracts. This role provides leadership to Contracts Managers and operational teams, with full accountability for service delivery, financial performance (P&L), health & safety compliance, contract mobilisation, and client satisfaction. The objective is to ensure all contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and in line with client expectations, company standards, and legislative requirements. You will be overseeing a building fabric department that consists of 35 engineers, 3 contract managers and a team of administrators across blue chip clients such as universities, retail and catering contracts across London and the South East. This busy department carries out all building fabric repairs and maintenance to large fabric projects. Key Responsibilities Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA) Lead, manage, and develop Contracts Managers and operational teams Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and succession planning Set and maintain operational standards aligned with company policies Operational Delivery Oversee delivery of all reactive maintenance and contract services Ensure works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards Manage mobilisation of new contracts and service expansions Monitor KPIs and resolve escalated operational issues Commercial & Contract Management Maintain full accountability for contract performance and compliance Manage commercial risk, variations, and service delivery standards Support contract renewals and identify opportunities for commercial growth Estimating & Pricing Oversee estimating, pricing, and tender submissions Ensure competitive pricing while protecting margins Health & Safety Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture Ensure RAMS are reviewed, approved, and implemented Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations Financial Management Full ownership of departmental P&L Monitor revenue, costs, margins, and forecasts Identify cost efficiencies and growth opportunities Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Attend client meetings, reviews, and manage escalations Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service performance Department Accountability Operating within the Building accountability structure, the role holds responsibility for: Operational delivery across all regions Mobilisation of new contracts and service expansions Health & Safety performance and compliance Revenue delivery and financial performance Full P&L ownership Account management across key contracts The role provides leadership across Contracts Managers, allocation teams, engineers, supply chain partners, and supporting finance and administrative functions. Remuneration (Proposed) Salary: £70,000 per annum Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum Monday to Friday 8 till 5.30pm Total Package: £75,000 per annum 25 days holiday Laptop/Phone Bonus structure to be agreed separately