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Trenchless Lining Operative • Rochford, Essex, • Permanent, Full-time, • Veterans / Ex-Military candidates only, • Salary up to £38,000 DOE + Overtime Opportunities We are a specialist utilities and drainage company with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality, environmentally friendly repair and maintenance solutions. As part of our growing team in Essex, you’ll use innovative trenchless technology to restore drainage systems with minimal disruption to surrounding areas. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in drainage, groundworks, or similar manual trades who are keen to develop their skills in trenchless and no-dig repair techniques. Responsibilities... • Carry out a variety of drainage maintenance and repair tasks, including CCTV surveys, robotic cutting, and high-pressure water jetting, • Install patch liners and full-length liners using ambient, hot cure, LED, or UV methods, • Perform rerounding, pipebursting, and sliplining to replace or rehabilitate existing pipes, • Complete manhole refurbishment and resin sealing works, • Maintain accurate digital records of site activity, • Ensure all tools, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and ready for use, • Undertake training on the latest UV lining technology (100mm and 150mm pipes), • Work away from home when required Requirements... • Full UK driving licence, • Previous experience in groundworks, construction, or drainage (preferred), • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills, • Ability to work in confined spaces and all weather conditions, • Right to work in the UK Desirable: • CSCS Card, • Confined Spaces certification (City & Guilds) What We Offer... • Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates, • Company pension and life assurance (4x salary), • Health cash plan (including dental, optical, and therapy treatments) with options to add dependants, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • Employee assistance programme (including GP and mental health support), • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Role Description We’re looking for a full-time Executive Assistant to join us in our Wickford office and become an essential part of how the directors work day-to-day. This isn’t just a diary-management job, we want someone who helps keep the whole operation running smoothly and manages the 3 co-founders. You’ll be organising schedules, prepping meeting notes, keeping on top of expenses, and making sure the directors are where they need to be (with what they need). You’ll also be speaking with clients, helping coordinate projects, looking after key admin, and generally making sure nothing falls through the cracks. If you’re someone who likes improving processes, bringing order to busy days, and being the person everyone can rely on, this role will suit you perfectly. Qualifications • Solid experience as an EA, PA, or in a similar admin-heavy role, • Confident handling expenses and keeping accurate records, • Great communication skills — clear, friendly, and professional, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Good with office software and quick to pick up new tools, • Able to handle sensitive or confidential information, • Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks Company Description Project Chartered Surveyors (Project Surveying Services Ltd.) is all about delivering great work with a friendly, down-to-earth approach. We have a team of 30 and the co-founders are highly ambitious. We cover a wide range of surveying and project services — from design and spec work, project management, and Section 20 major works to planned maintenance reports, party wall matters, defect inspections, dilaps, licences to alter, measured surveys, and reinstatement cost assessments. We’re proud of the quality of what we do, and we like to keep things approachable, efficient, and high-standard across the board.

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service. Multi-Trade Operative - Plumber / Plasterer Rochford - covering the South East £37,994 per year 40 hours per week - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Monday to Friday We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team, based in Rochford. With a mix of skills and qualifications, the role will involve working on repairs for occupied and void properties and will cover all aspects of general building repairs and maintenance, including doors and windows. The role is mainly lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required, sharing out of hours call outs on a rota basis. With a company van and tools included the role will cover the sites across the South East. The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include: • Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications, • Instillation of new kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, windows, doors and fencing, • Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed, • Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed, • To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted, • Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation, • Skills in some of the following disciplines - carpentry, plumbing, decorating, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, • A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary, • Life Assurance, • Employee Advice Service including counselling, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Voluntary health plans, • Employee discounts, • Wellbeing support and tools, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 03 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Electrical, Engineering

Senior Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Essex Salary: Competitive + Benefits A1 Personnel are partnering with a leading construction solutions provider delivering projects across Demolition, Enabling, Civil Engineering & Groundworks, Temporary Works . We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join their team on a permanent basis. About the Role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the finances and contractual relationships of construction projects. You will ensure projects remain profitable, budgets are accurately controlled, and all contractual obligations are met. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong understanding of construction processes, materials, legislation, and excellent negotiation skills. Key Responsibilities: Control and manage project costs, ensuring profitability Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts Analyse project financial performance and report trends Manage subcontractor works commercially Liaise with clients, design teams, and subcontractors on a daily basis Maintain contract documentation and advise on post-contract matters Negotiate and agree sub-contractor contracts and valuations Price and forecast materials required, tracking design/construction changes Support site teams with take-offs and project awareness Requirements: 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent, including Maths (Science, IT, Law, Geography, or Design Technology beneficial) BTEC, HNC/HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Studies, or Building Management (industrial placement advantageous) Minimum of 3 years experience managing elements of construction projects Membership or eligibility for membership with RICS is desirable Strong numeracy, organisational, and negotiation skills Proficient in IT and construction management software Why Join: Work with a diverse range of construction projects Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, professional environment Competitive salary with benefits If you are a proactive, highly organised QS with a passion for managing successful construction projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career. TPBN1_UKTJ

Electro-Mechanical TechnicianIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.- Opportunity for someone with Electro-mechanical assembly experience to work in aviation parts maintenance in the Pressurisation department of this aerospace parts repair centre near Southend airport.If you have strong mechanical skills and the ability to read electrical and pneumatic drawings then this could be an interesting role for you.Perform testing, fault diagnosis, repair, and reassembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical products according to manufacturers specifications.Uphold quality standards and ensure safety compliance through regular risk assessments.Compile detailed workshop reports and material reviews to support the purchasing and commercial teams with customer estimates.Work collaboratively with colleagues on tasks assigned by management while fostering a positive workplace culture.Qualifications & Skills: Solid understanding of DC/AC motors, including the ability to read electrical circuits and pneumatic diagrams.Strong mechanical skills, with the capability to accurately interpret technical manuals.Proficient in MS Office and familiar with business systems and procedures.Excellent organisational and communication abilities, with a commitment to teamwork.Attention to detail and a strong focus on safety.This is a permanent job.You must have current UK right to work to be considered.HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK engineering.We aim to respond to all applications.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173

This is an exciting opportunity to join the.Mars Wrigley factory in Slough.Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success.Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the.Mars Wrigley factory in Slough.Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success.Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the.Mars Wrigley factory in Slough.Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success.Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.