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Blackburn, North West (On-site/Remote) Up to £47,000 Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a motivated and experienced Contract Manager to oversee repair contracts delivering a complete end-to-end service for our clients and customers. This position involves managing projects from initial assessment through to final completion, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role requires hands-on involvement in assessing property damage, producing repair specifications and estimates, coordinating trades, and communicating effectively with insurance providers and other stakeholders. Who will you be working for? Join All Trades (GB) Ltd, an established repair and reinstatement contractor with over two decades of experience, known for delivering high-quality services to the insurance sector. Headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire with additional support from sub-offices across the UK, we offer nationwide repair and reinstatement solutions, covering diverse domestic repair needs. The Role • Carry out inspections and assessments of damaged residential and commercial properties, • Prepare detailed repair specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates, • Act as the main point of contact for insurance companies and relevant third parties, • Manage repair projects through all stages, from instruction to completion, • Plan, coordinate, and lead teams of multi-trade operatives, • Drive team performance and maintain high standards of workmanship, • Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, • Monitor quality, progress, and customer satisfaction throughout each project, • At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable role within construction or property maintenance, • Strong technical knowledge of building construction and repair methods across multiple trades, • Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills, • Good understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities, • A good standard of education with strong written and spoken English language skills, • Full, valid UK driving licence, • Competitive salary, circa £47,000, depending on experience., • Pension Scheme., • 28 days holiday, inc. BH., • Company vehicle provided., • Comprehensive onboarding and induction program., • Continuous personal and professional development opportunities working closely with the Senior Management team., • Free parking., • Onsite Blackburn-based role with occasional travel as per business/project requirements. Join Us : If you are a results-driven Contracts Manager passionate about excellence in the building and repair industry, apply now and help shape the future of our thriving business.Note: Cummins Mellor partners with All Trades GB Limited for recruitment. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by All Trades GB directly.

Carlisle, Cumbria (On-site/Remote) Up to £47,000 Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a motivated and experienced Contract Manager to oversee repair contracts delivering a complete end-to-end service for our clients and customers. This position involves managing projects from initial assessment through to final completion, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role requires hands-on involvement in assessing property damage, producing repair specifications and estimates, coordinating trades, and communicating effectively with insurance providers and other stakeholders. Who will you be working for? Join All Trades (GB) Ltd, an established repair and reinstatement contractor with over two decades of experience, known for delivering high-quality services to the insurance sector. Headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire with additional support from sub-offices across the UK, we offer nationwide repair and reinstatement solutions, covering diverse domestic repair needs. The Role • Carry out inspections and assessments of damaged residential and commercial properties, • Prepare detailed repair specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates, • Act as the main point of contact for insurance companies and relevant third parties, • Manage repair projects through all stages, from instruction to completion, • Plan, coordinate, and lead teams of multi-trade operatives, • Drive team performance and maintain high standards of workmanship, • Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, • Monitor quality, progress, and customer satisfaction throughout each project, • At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable role within construction or property maintenance, • Strong technical knowledge of building construction and repair methods across multiple trades, • Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills, • Good understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities, • A good standard of education with strong written and spoken English language skills, • Full, valid UK driving licence, • Competitive salary, circa £47,000, depending on experience., • Pension Scheme., • 28 days holiday, inc. BH., • Company vehicle provided., • Comprehensive onboarding and induction program.

We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a market leading provider of IT Project Management Services, who is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working; however, on-site attendance at client locations is required. Projects are delivered on a regional basis, so client sites are typically close to help ensure you can get home each day. Flexibility is essential, as each project will involve a different level of on-site presence.You will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including profit share bonus, EAP, pension scheme, and life assurance.The Role The role requires the end-to-end delivery of software application projects and infrastructure deployments, with a strong focus on ERP, CRM and other enterprise platforms. This includes managing implementations, integrations, data migration, testing, and go lives across a range of client environments. You will be responsible for delivery plans, risks, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations.Key Responsibilities • Deliver ERP, CRM and enterprise software projects end-to-end, • Enterprise Infrastructure implementations end-to-end, • Define scope, plans and milestones across multi disciplinary teams, • Lead implementation, configuration, customisation and integrations, • Oversee data migration, cutover and validation activity, • Manage vendors, suppliers and technical teams, • Run governance, RAID management and progress reporting, • Support business change and user adoption, • Delivering CRM, ERP and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, ServiceNow), • Full software delivery lifecycle: requirements, build, test, migration, go live, • Managing data migration and integrations, • Working with Agile and Waterfall methods, • Strong stakeholder and vendor management, • Managing software budgets and commercial approvals, • Using Jira, MS Project Online, DevOps or similar tools

An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Engineer to join an established, market-leading chemical manufacturer in Accrington. They are offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) plus a discretionary bonus scheme, subsidised private health insurance, contributory pension, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), life insurance, and more! This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will work on capital projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in maintaining asset integrity at an Upper-Tier COMAH site. The Mechanical Engineer will provide critical mechanical engineering support to a manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and compliance. You will be involved in everything from inspection reviews and maintenance auditing to capital project delivery and management of change. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams, the Mechanical Engineer will help drive continuous improvement and ensure assets remain fit for service throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineer: • Provide technical engineering support, including inspection reviews (PSSR, LOLER), troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, • Manage and support capital and maintenance projects, including design reviews, calculations, and Management of Change processes, • Drive asset integrity and reliability by analysing performance, identifying issues, and implementing long-term improvements, • Support maintenance delivery through auditing, cost analysis, budgeting input, and improving planned maintenance execution, • Develop scopes of work, maintenance procedures, and repair strategies to ensure equipment remains fit for service, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance plant performance, safety, and operational efficiency Experience & Qualifications Required from Mechanical Engineer: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ideally working towards Chartered status – IEng/CEng), • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (NEBOSH preferred), • Proven experience in maintenance engineering within a COMAH chemical manufacturing environment, • Understanding of asset management principles and lifecycle planning, • Familiarity with industry standards such as API 570, 579, 591 and ASME, • BOAS Manager qualification and EEMUA 159 certification are desirable If you are a proactive Mechanical Engineer looking to drive improvements, and join a progressive engineering and operations team, this is your opportunity. Click on the link below to apply directly or call 01484 645269 to speak with Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment.

Senior/ Principal Electrical Design Engineer Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? If so, we are looking for a Senior and Principal Electrical Design Engineers to join our growing Project Development team, this role could be based at our head office in Blackburn, our Glasgow office or London office we are flexible on Location, this is an excellent opportunity to run and build your own projects. About the Role Step into a role where your electrical engineering expertise genuinely shapes the built environment. Reporting to a Principal Engineer or Design Manager, you’ll take the lead on a diverse mix of industrial, commercial, and public‑sector projects. From early concept development right through to detailed design. You’ll influence pre‑construction strategies, review third‑party designs, and play a key part in producing PCSAs and investment‑grade proposals that drive major decisions. You’ll join a collaborative team of electrical engineers, designing everything from electrical plant layouts and switch rooms to substations, cable sizing, lighting systems, containment, and wider building services. If you bring HV design experience, even better it’s a strong advantage. Key Duties: • Electrical design work during pre-construction stages and during project delivery as required by the department’s workload., • Responsible for the timely execution of electrical design deliverables on tender/bid projects, • Day to day decision making on tenders and projects. Provides advice to internal stakeholders and clients, • Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions, • Represent Vital Energi at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractor teams, • Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards, • Survey and report on existing electrical installations, • Work within multi-disciplinary work winning teams to deliver technically compliant tenders, • Lead on the coordination of engineering services, • Engage equipment vendor supply chain to ensure electrical equipment selections are valid technically, specification compliant, value for money and available within programme, • Have an awareness of cost implications within design., • Assist with effectively dealing with design issues and minimising their impact., • Ability to design systems in the form of calculations, equipment selection and process operation., • Liaising with external designers, customers and Vital Energi’s in-house project teams., • Compliance with CDM requirements and our in in-house design processes., • Ability to design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and provide inputs for control operating strategies., • Ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice with company procedures., • Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions Skills/Experience The Person: • The successful candidates will ideally be qualified at degree level or similar (HNC/ HND), with a minimum of circa 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience working for a consultancy or a contractor. The individuals will have:, • Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel, • Experience using Trimble ProDesign (Amtech), • Good understanding of the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulation, • Sound knowledge of electrical building services design, • Ability to prioritize own workload and work to deadlines., • Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation., • Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills The Company Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi. The Package: • Salary negotiable DOE, • Car Allowance/ Company Car, • Paid Professional engineering institutions (IET,CIBSE Etc..), • Contributory Company Pension Scheme, • Non-contributory death-in-service insurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays., • Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service, • Option to purchase/sell additional holidays, • Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office, • Discounted gym membership across the UK, • Flexible working The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you

Alchem Partners are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global manufacturing business, who support a number of industries all over the world. An innovative business, taking pride in their technical dedication and customer focus with sites globally. Our client seeks to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for supervising all activities of the department including overseeing team performance, expediting the receiving and shipping of goods, and ensuring efficient, effective and organised storage and stock inventory. The warehouse manager must be a detail-oriented multi-tasking proven leader who is able to streamline and continually drive continuous improvement activities to help drive health and safety standards, department performance and overall profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities • Proactively implement, promote, communicate and police health and safety standards and targets. Target of zero accidents / hazards or near misses per month., • Fully manage the warehouse and chemicals team including playing an active role in recruitment, performance management and employee development., • Improve the general skillset of warehouse and chemicals team members and bridge skills gaps as identified., • Identify weekly and monthly warehouse and chemicals throughput by liaising with production planners and heads of departments., • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse and chemicals, including use of A3 methodology to permanently close out customer complaints, inventory control systems, internal system performance, space management, logistics, floor productivity, and shipping. Customer complaints target to reduce to zero., • Schedule and oversee the warehouse and chemicals team to meet the demands of the business and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise department costs i.e., absence / overtime / cost of complaints / double handling., • Identify, cost, plan and implement department improvement projects referring to Pareto principles., • Manage the inspection of equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed., • Meet regularly with warehouse and chemicals team to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention., • Oversee and manage logistics utilised to transport products to customers, communicating with air freight companies and drivers to ensure the efficient delivery of goods. Required experience: Skills & Qualifications - Essential • Proven experience in a warehouse lead role within a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience of implementing change / managing improvement projects to maximise the utilisation and workflow for a growing business, • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy, • Proficient management / use of warehouse inventory systems, • Proficient and proven implementation of warehouse storage systems, • Time management, • Strong commercial awareness, • Ability to work with all levels of company staff, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Numeracy skills and an understanding of finance for stock management, • Proven Health & Safety skills, • FLT Licence Skills & Qualifications – Desirable • Experience using SAP / SAP Hana or an equivalent ERP system, • IOSH Trained, • ILM Trained, • First Aid at Work, • Lean / Six Sigma In return our client is offering a salary of c£45,000 - £50,000pa, 32 days holiday, benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike.

Assistant Land & Planning Manager If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. A regional house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join their team. Working closely with the Land Director you will work closely with internal teams (land/technical/commercial/sales) to ensure that business objectives are met on planning applications. You will also, liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the resolving of technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in support of applications and planning strategies. Duties and responsibilities: Promotion of sites through the planning process with a view to securing allocations of land for housing Planning applications and the handling of appeals, Appointment of external consultants, Identification of new strategic land opportunities and negotiation of legal agreements on appropriate terms, Liaison with landowners over progress on site promotion Responsibility for the renewal/extension of options Input into the production of developer collaboration agreements Monitoring of Local Plan documents, housing land supply and competitor activity Community engagement on site promotions and planning applications Management of planning and acquisition activity to deliver key targets in priority areas of search Production of monthly progress reports on key projects Preparation of planning strategies Produce and manage budgets and professional fees Produce scheme viabilities Management of external consultants to ensure that they deliver effectively on time and to budget Management of fee spend in line with budget forecasts. Role requirements: Experience and background in either land and / or planning Professional accreditation (RTPI / RICS) is desirable Be commercially aware of contractual obligations on each project to ensure that these can be met before committing expenditure to a given project Ensure that infrastructure and S106 obligations are capable of being supported by the scheme commercially and contractually Aim to secure best value when appointing consultants with close control kept over cost Be able to forecast likely fee spend accurately Be conversant with land values, build and infrastructure costs in producing scheme viabilities What's on offer? xrnqpay In return for your skills the company are offering a competitive basic salary, car allowance and additional company benefits package including pension, healthcare, company bonus. How to apply If you are interested in the Assistant Land & Planning Manager opportunity and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on or apply via the link provided

We are hiring an experienced Recycling Managerto support the leadership of a high-volume waste management and recycling facility in Blackburn. Location: Blackburn Salary: £33,000 £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30 (Flexibility required during peak periods, including occasional Saturdays) Overview: You will take ownership of site performance, team leadership, and compliance. Playing a key role in delivering operational efficiency, health & safety compliance, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Site Manager. Main Duties & Responsibilities Deliver site KPIs, including throughput, revenue, and cost control Lead and develop operational teams to improve productivity and performance Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSE), Environmental, and Waste Regulations Conduct daily and weekly Health & Safety audits. Manage all aspects of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 compliance. Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives Manage housekeeping, site standards, and safety culture Ensure accurate reporting, including DAL and all site documentation. Maintain full environmental and company policy compliance. Monitor incoming and outgoing product quality throughout the day. Oversee and optimise cutting line performance, identifying improvement opportunities. Conduct perimeter checks, ensuring site cleanliness and security; arrange repairs or c lean-ups as needed. Manage and reduce site waste. Ensure quality control of outgoing product and baling/separation processes. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience managing teams, KPIs, and operational performance Excellent leadership and communication skills IT literate (Microsoft Office / reporting systems) Desirable: Experience in recycling or waste management environment WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to obtain training and support can be provided for the right candidate) FLT licence TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Manager Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Project Management. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training courses. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps, which can be finished in as little as 12 weeks: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Step 2 - Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. You will be provided with the required guidance and support from your tutor so that you can successfully complete your projects which will be later added to your CV. Step 3 - Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online conveniently from your own home. Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our Project Management Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. 'Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

An exciting new Traffic Manager opportunity at DX! All about you You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers. About us We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise. What will it feel like to be part of our team? At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise. Role summary: The Traffic Manager role reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring that depot service level delivery and collection targets are achieved in line with budget whilst ensuring that we deliver the correct service level to all our Customers in adherence with company compliance processes. Key responsibilities Manage and produce daily and weekly reports as required. Ensuring collection conformance to standards Controls all key controls for vehicles. Monitors and reviews operational performance and takes timely action to address any issues. Ensure all company legal requirements are met. Close management of sub-contractors to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided in line with budgeted cost. Manage a robust pre-brief and de-brief process is maintained at all times. Route contingency planning Continually strive to improve service levels and reduce cost Health and safety management Manage Traffic team effectively Essential criteria for this role Previous experience in the logistics or distribution industry Additional information on this role If you have previous experience of managing teams in fast-paced mail/distribution environments and have the ambition to develop your leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you. Benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay Company Funded Health Cash Plan Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays Long Service Recognition scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP DX Discounts Portal Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!! We look forward to hearing from you! TPBN1_UKTJ

Registered Manager - Children’s Home Location: Great Harwood, Lancashire Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + annual bonus Contract: Permanent, full-time We are working in partnership with a progressive and well-established children’s residential provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager for their home in Great Harwood. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a settled, established service within a supportive organisation where all homes are rated Good or above by Ofsted. The home supports young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities, offering a varied and rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day management and operations of the home, • Ensure high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each young person’s needs, • Oversee care planning, reviews, and outcomes for young people, • Allocate and support Key Workers to deliver effective care plans, • Build and maintain strong relationships with families, local authorities, and external professionals, • Manage budgets and ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery, • Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure team competency, • Lead recruitment, induction, and ongoing staff development, • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards, • Provide strong leadership, supervision, and support to the staff team What’s on Offer • Competitive salary up to £65,000 (DOE), • Annual bonus scheme, • 35 days annual leave, • Flexible working hours (start/finish times), • Private healthcare, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation, • Autonomy to shape the culture and development of the home Referral Bonus Not the right role for you? If you’re registered with Shire and refer a successful candidate, you could receive a cash bonus. Ref: (phone number removed)

A great vacancy for anyone with strong leadership and management experience who has a background in tooling and tool making, to join a thriving business in Blackburn and manage their expanding toolroom department. Toolroom Manager Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 p/a Location: Blackburn A successful and well-known manufacturing business in Blackburn is recruiting for a Toolroom Manager to oversee and improve the day-to-day engineering and production output, working 5 days p/w onsite. The position is offering a starting salary of £50,000 - £55,000 p/a + annual bonus, taking up a leadership position that reports directly to the senior management team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact through the management and development of a dedicated tooling team, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met within a regulated GMP environment. If you are passionate about fostering a positive culture and driving operational excellence, this position will allow you to thrive while making a real difference. What you'll do: As Toolroom Manager, you'll lead a team of experienced engineers and operators in day-to-day operations, while ensuring best practice machining methods are embedded, enabling the team to meet KPI's and improve customer experience, while focusing on health & safety, quality, efficiency and on time delivery of the department. Your key tasks and responsibilities will include: Setting, monitoring and improving KPI's to identify issues and remove roadblocks to achieving performance. Report and manage issues that arise in the Toolroom, ensuring action is taken to remove problems and maintain delivery to the factory. Work alongside other leaders to ensure a consistent message is delivered across the facility. Ensure individual performance and behaviour levels are set and reviewed with all team members, including leave and absenteeism Drive improvement in cellular performance, ensuring that best practice is shared across the wider business. Coordinate and deliver the Toolroom training plan while coaching and developing the team Involvement with and leading Toolroom Lean & CI initiatives. Ensuring new ideas / processes are deployed in a consistent manner across multiple shifts Put forward ideas for improvement activity and capital investments working with the Process Engineering team and the wider manufacturing team. What you'll bring: To be considered for this position, your application should demonstrate the following: Experience using Machine operating systems, with Fanuc and Heidenhain advantageous Ability to use ERP systems HNC (or equivalent experience) in related discipline A strong background in Tool Fabrication / Machining Management / Leadership experience within in a fast-paced environment Proven experience in handling employee development and training. Experience of LEAN manufacturing tools and techniques A proven strong communicator What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and supported. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate individual needs alongside generous training programmes designed for personal development within manufacturing. The company's knowledgeable environment encourages open communication across all levels, fostering collaboration between departments so ideas can be shared freely. Supportive leadership is at the heart of their ethos; managers are empowered not only to guide their teams but also nurture talent through recognition schemes that celebrate achievements both big and small. The focus on continuous improvement means employees are encouraged to participate actively in projects that drive operational excellence, making it an ideal place for those who want their contributions recognised while growing professionally. What's next: If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a supportive team where your expertise will make a difference, please apply today by clicking on the link provided below. Alternatively, contact Jon Armstrong at Robert Walters UK. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

Alchem Partners are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global manufacturing business, who support a number of industries all over the world. An innovative business, taking pride in their technical dedication and customer focus with sites globally. Our client seeks to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for supervising all activities of the department including overseeing team performance, expediting the receiving and shipping of goods, and ensuring efficient, effective and organised storage and stock inventory. The warehouse manager must be a detail-oriented multi-tasking proven leader who is able to streamline and continually drive continuous improvement activities to help drive health and safety standards, department performance and overall profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities • Proactively implement, promote, communicate and police health and safety standards and targets. Target of zero accidents / hazards or near misses per month., • Fully manage the warehouse and chemicals team including playing an active role in recruitment, performance management and employee development., • Improve the general skillset of warehouse and chemicals team members and bridge skills gaps as identified., • Identify weekly and monthly warehouse and chemicals throughput by liaising with production planners and heads of departments., • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse and chemicals, including use of A3 methodology to permanently close out customer complaints, inventory control systems, internal system performance, space management, logistics, floor productivity, and shipping. Customer complaints target to reduce to zero., • Schedule and oversee the warehouse and chemicals team to meet the demands of the business and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise department costs i.e., absence / overtime / cost of complaints / double handling., • Identify, cost, plan and implement department improvement projects referring to Pareto principles., • Manage the inspection of equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed., • Meet regularly with warehouse and chemicals team to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention., • Oversee and manage logistics utilised to transport products to customers, communicating with air freight companies and drivers to ensure the efficient delivery of goods. Required experience: Skills & Qualifications - Essential • Proven experience in a warehouse lead role within a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience of implementing change / managing improvement projects to maximise the utilisation and workflow for a growing business, • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy, • Proficient management / use of warehouse inventory systems, • Proficient and proven implementation of warehouse storage systems, • Time management, • Strong commercial awareness, • Ability to work with all levels of company staff, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Numeracy skills and an understanding of finance for stock management, • Proven Health & Safety skills, • FLT Licence Skills & Qualifications – Desirable • Experience using SAP / SAP Hana or an equivalent ERP system, • IOSH Trained, • ILM Trained, • First Aid at Work, • Lean / Six Sigma In return our client is offering a salary of c£45,000 - £50,000pa, 32 days holiday, benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike

Blackburn, North West (On-site/Remote) Up to £47,000 Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a motivated and experienced Contract Manager to oversee repair contracts delivering a complete end‑to‑end service for our clients and customers. This position involves managing projects from initial assessment through to final completion, ensuring works are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role requires hands‑on involvement in assessing property damage, producing repair specifications and estimates, coordinating trades, and communicating effectively with insurance providers and other stakeholders. Who will you be working for? Join All Trades (GB) Ltd, an established repair and reinstatement contractor with over two decades of experience, known for delivering high-quality services to the insurance sector. Headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire with additional support from sub-offices across the UK, we offer nationwide repair and reinstatement solutions, covering diverse domestic repair needs. The Role Carry out inspections and assessments of damaged residential and commercial properties Prepare detailed repair specifications, schedules of work, and cost estimates Act as the main point of contact for insurance companies and relevant third parties Manage repair projects through all stages, from instruction to completion Plan, coordinate, and lead teams of multi‑trade operatives Drive team performance and maintain high standards of workmanship Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures Monitor quality, progress, and customer satisfaction throughout each project Provide technical leadership onsite and in-office, overseeing invoicing at project completion. Essential Criteria At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable role within construction or property maintenance Strong technical knowledge of building construction and repair methods across multiple trades Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills Good understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements and responsibilities A good standard of education with strong written and spoken English language skills Full, valid UK driving licence Confident user of IT systems for reporting, communication, and project control Desirable Experience and Qualifications Previous experience specifically as a Contract Manager What’s in it for you? Competitive salary, circa £47,000, depending on experience. Pension Scheme. 28 days holiday, inc. BH. Company vehicle provided. Comprehensive onboarding and induction program. Continuous personal and professional development opportunities working closely with the Senior Management team. Free parking. Onsite Blackburn-based role with occasional travel as per business/project requirements. Join Us: If you are a results-driven Contracts Manager passionate about excellence in the building and repair industry, apply now and help shape the future of our thriving business. Note: Cummins Mellor partners with All Trades GB Limited for recruitment. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by All Trades GB directly

We are hiring an experienced Recycling Manager to support the leadership of a high-volume waste management and recycling facility in Blackburn. Location: Blackburn Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30 (Flexibility required during peak periods, including occasional Saturdays) Overview: You will take ownership of site performance, team leadership, and compliance. Playing a key role in delivering operational efficiency, health & safety compliance, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Site Manager. Main Duties & Responsibilities • Deliver site KPIs, including throughput, revenue, and cost control, • Lead and develop operational teams to improve productivity and performance, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSE), Environmental, and Waste Regulations, • Conduct daily and weekly Health & Safety audits., • Manage all aspects of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 compliance., • Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, • Manage housekeeping, site standards, and safety culture, • Ensure accurate reporting, including DAL and all site documentation., • Maintain full environmental and company policy compliance., • Monitor incoming and outgoing product quality throughout the day., • Oversee and optimise cutting line performance, identifying improvement opportunities., • Conduct perimeter checks, ensuring site cleanliness and security; arrange repairs or clean-ups as needed., • Manage and reduce site waste., • Ensure quality control of outgoing product and baling/separation processes. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience managing teams, KPIs, and operational performance, • Excellent leadership and communication skills, • IT literate (Microsoft Office / reporting systems) Desirable: • Experience in recycling or waste management environment, • WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to obtain training and support can be provided for the right candidate), • FLT licence

If you like the idea of running a £multi-million store and inspiring your team to be proud of everything youve achieved together, youre going to find this a hugely rewarding role. One day could find you sorting out deliveries, placing orders and scheduling hours to meet operational efficiency targets. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance, handling customer queries or carrying out till spot checks. And all the while youll handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. Our Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service. Youll need to be: An experienced people-manager Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment Skilled in time management, cost control and boosting operational efficiency Motivated to consistently achieve targets Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 40 hour contracts and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated. You will also receive an additional London allowance of £2,960. TPBN1_UKTJ

Technical Project Manager (Contract) Location: Leighton Buzzard (4 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 months (Temp-to-Perm potential) Start Date: ASAP Engagement: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Rate: Negotiable The Role The Technical Project Manager is a key delivery role within the Client's engineering programme environment. Rather than being aligned to a single programme, you will be deployed flexibly across a portfolio of projects, supporting priority areas as required. Working under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of defined work packages and be responsible for delivering against Quality, Cost, and Schedule (QCD) objectives. You will operate as a core member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), coordinating day-to-day delivery, managing risks, and ensuring accurate project tracking and reporting. This role also offers a clear pathway toward Senior Project Manager level, with exposure to multiple programmes and opportunities for professional development. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Structuring Support the creation and maintenance of project structures, including WBS, OBS, CBS, and resource plans Define and manage work packages, ensuring clear scope, ownership, budget, and timelines Contribute to the development and ongoing management of the Project Development Plan (PDP) Assist in cost estimation (NRC/RC) aligned to programme targets Ensure all project documentation is maintained in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements Project Delivery Own delivery of assigned work packages, ensuring alignment to QCD targets Coordinate cross-functional teams and track progress against milestones Manage risks, issues, and actions, escalating where appropriate Support governance activities including reporting and stakeholder updates Maintain accurate data within project management tools Planning, Scheduling & Risk Management Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone plans Apply structured planning methods, including rolling-wave planning Track project baselines and manage change control processes Produce regular project dashboards and KPI reports Manage risks and opportunities, including mitigation planning and impact assessment Support cross-site coordination with international teams where required Stakeholder Management Support customer engagement under guidance from the Senior Project Manager Build strong working relationships across engineering, quality, and programme teams Represent the project in internal meetings and governance forums Legacy Project Support Support close-out of legacy or historic projects, including documentation and customer obligations Maintain accurate project records and configuration data Contribute to lessons learned and project closure reporting Continuous Improvement Contribute to the improvement of project management practices, tools, and processes Share lessons learned and promote best practice across the organisation Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to internal project management standards and lifecycle processes Support structured project governance, reporting cycles, and resource planning Maintain compliance with quality and regulatory requirements Required Experience & Qualifications Proven project management experience within an engineering environment Strong track record of delivering against Quality, Cost, and Schedule objectives Experience with structured project planning frameworks (e.g. WBS, cost and resource planning) Experience developing project plans and managing full project lifecycle delivery Knowledge of cost estimation and budget management Strong risk and issue management experience Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Desirable Experience Aerospace or defence sector experience Familiarity with stage-gate development processes Experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g. Planisware or similar) Knowledge of engineering change management / PLM systems APQP or similar quality frameworks Professional PM qualification (APM, PMP, or equivalent) Exposure to Agile methodologies in engineering environments French language skills (beneficial) Key Skills & Attributes Strong delivery focus with a proactive approach Excellent planning and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving ability Resilient and adaptable under pressure Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables Committed to continuous learning and development What's on Offer Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of engineering programmes Potential for permanent role following initial contract Exposure to international project teams Professional development and career progression opportunities Collaborative and dynamic working environment Equal Opportunities The Client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to the organisation's values. TPBN1_UKTJ

White Label Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading engineering company in the Blackburn area, currently seeking a Project Manager with extenisve manufacturing experience. They require a strong, hands-on leader to drive performance and delivery for manufacturing projects. ️ Key Responsibilities • Performance & Delivery, • Drive engineering output and accountability, • Hold regular performance meetings and push progress against cost estimates, • Identify risks early and establish contingency plans, • Investigate root causes when issues arise and lead recovery plans, • Cross-Functional Coordination, • Work closely with engineering, production, and shop floor teams, • Ensure alignment across departments, • Challenge technical assumptions constructively, • Project Governance, • Monitor cost, scope, and timeline, • Maintain control in a non-process-driven SME environment Candidate Profile Essential Experience: • 5+ years of project management experience, • Proven project delivery within the manufacturing sector, • Background in bespoke capital equipment, • Strong exposure to manufactured capital equipment projects Critical Behaviours: • Hands-on and practical approach, • Detail-oriented and commercially aware, • Technically credible with confidence to challenge, • Strong recovery and contingency planning mindset Interested? The company are offering a salary of up to £60k, with flexible hours across 4 working days (Monday to Thursdays). If you are a seasoned manufacturing project manager with the expertise to drive performance and delivery within a high-value, complex project environment, please apply immediately. Or contact Ruth Llewellyn at White Label for further information

Production Shift Manager (Shadsworth Business Park) Rotating 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am Salary £51,000 per annum Our Blackburn based manufacturing client are currently hiring for an experienced Shift Manager to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. The Shift Manager is responsible for coordinating operational resources (machines, materials, people and out of hours engineering) in order to achieve planned/ targets for production output, product quality, BRC requirements, environment and health & safety. Role responsibilities • Accident and incident investigations, being a proactive leader of behavioural safety, • Liaise with Quality departments in relation to complains / internal issues., • Ensure staff understand importance of cost of quality and hygiene, • Provide leadership to the shift team/supervisors, appropriate deployment of resources in accordance with production priorities, • Complete 1:1's, appraisals and team meetings in a timely manner, • Day to day responsibility for the welfare of all shop floor personnel, • Attendance management, completing return to work documents, disciplinary and grievance hearings, • Delivery of the production plan in a timely manner Skills and experience • Experience of leading a production team, ideally within manufacturing., • Be able to identify and resolve basic machine related problems., • Demonstrate being H&S competent in a safe working environment., • Certificate in leadership management or previous engineering background - desirable, • IOSH or NEBOSH trained - desirable Please apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity

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