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* • £33,000 - £38,000 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £5,800 per annum (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sunday's) If you are a qualified MOT Tester join us at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, where we offer great career opportunities, benefits and uncapped bonus scheme. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Current MOT Testing Licence (No licence? Other opportunities available for Mechanic’s & Technician’s, contact one of our team on ___ for more details), • Must have a full drivers licence with less than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Assistant Area Head - - Electrical Services Location: Colchester Institute Salary Band: £47443.44 to £48713.28 per year + Introductory £5000 Bonus Join Colchester Institute Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, working with us means being part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for continuous professional growth and development. We are especially passionate about driving diversity and inspiring individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in careers across a wide range of sectors. Assistant Area Head Mechanical and Electrical Services Are you ready to shape the future of the electrical industry? We're offering an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the forefront of training the next generation of electricians. As Assistant Area Head in Mechanical and Electrical Services, you'll play a vital part in delivering high-impact, hands-on education in a rapidly evolving field. This is more than just a leadership roleit's a chance to work in a cutting-edge learning environment, equipped with the latest industry-standard technology. Youll help inspire and mentor aspiring professionals while contributing to the growth and excellence of our Electrical courses. Join a forward-thinking team, make a real impact, and be part of a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. About the Role: Youll be instrumental in delivering high-quality Electrical Installation education , guiding learners with your technical expertise and passion for the trade. Youll work with state-of-the-art equipment in a modern, well-resourced environment designed to reflect real-world industry standards. Alongside your teaching, youll support the operational delivery of our Electrical programmes , helping manage staff and resources to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment . As part of the areas management team, youll contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement, collaborating with colleagues to strengthen the departments impact across the College. Whether you're already an experienced lecturer or a qualified professional ready to share your knowledge, this is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in a thriving education environment. Essential Qualifications: Qualified electrician to level 3 or above in Electrical Installation/maintenance, including an AM2 assessment and NVQ Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics - GCSE grade 4+ or equivalent Level 5 Teaching Qualification / open to completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course Assessor/Verifier Awards or a willingness to achieve within six months of starting the position. Essential Experience: Proven experience in successfully leading teams or managing staff within an educational or professional setting. A strong background in training or teaching, with a proactive approach to curriculum development, course promotion, and marketing. Solid hands-on trade experience within the electrical or related industries. If you meet the essential criteria outlined in this overview and are enthusiastic about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure your CV shows off where you meet our essential criteria. Colchester Institute is firmly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to inspire young women to pursue careers in sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, while also embracing diversity in all its forms. Our aim is to attract the most talented individuals to our roles and support their ongoing career development. Additional Information Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. TPBN1_UKTJ

Field Service Engineer (Gas Safe) £36,000 - £37,000 + Over Time (OTE £45k++) + 24 days holiday + van + laptop + iPad + pension * Full Training and Certification to Work with Solid Fuel appliances* Cambridge, Colchester, Chelmsford Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge with a well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer? Do you have experience working with heating appliances or have experience servicing similar equipment in the field? Would you like to work for an established and growing manufacturer that values its employees with a proven track record of developing and promoting new staff who are investing in Continuous improvement and driving innovation? Reporting directly to the Customer Services Manager, you will work closely with the Service team. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. The role will include diagnosing faults and repairing appliances in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role: To be an ambassador for the company, creating a professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault To upsell chargeable service work whilst on site and take payment using the supplied payment terminals The person: CCN1, CONGLP1, CPA1 or GASSAFE qualifications or experience Experience within the heating industry or servicing comparable equipment Happy to travel and stay away during the week If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Heating Engineer, Gas Engineer, Heating Appliance Engineer BBBH21239D If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

M4 Recruitment are recruitingVan Driversin Colchester area! Our client are a reputable courier company specializing in multidrop deliveries, providing reliable and efficient services to our customers.We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment and offering excellent opportunities f

Executive Headteacher – SEMH Location: Colchester (with regional oversight in Suffolk) Salary: Up to £85,000 ( Negotiable ) + Excellent Bonus Scheme The Role We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an Executive Headteacher to join a forward-thinking education provider and take on a pivotal leadership role across two specialist SEMH schools. Based in Colchester, you will oversee the opening of a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH school for up to 40 children aged 6–18, set to open during the beginning of 2026. This is a rare chance to shape a school from its very beginnings – recruiting your team, embedding strong values and creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Alongside this, you will provide strategic oversight and line management to an established Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ SEMH school in Suffolk. This school specialises in supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 lear ners and has a strong, experienced Headteacher and senior leadership team in place. As Executive Headteacher, you will bring the vision and drive needed to unite both schools under a shared ethos, ensuring consistency, quality and excellence across the region. We are looking for an exceptional leader who: • Has experience overseeing more than one school or provision., • Has there NPQH or NPQEH, • Brings a deep understanding of the SEND/SEMH sector., • Can inspire and motivate staff, while embedding the values and ethos of the organisation., • Has a proven track record of raising standards and achieving positive outcomes for young people. What’s on offer: • A competitive salary of up to £85,000 ( Negotiable depending on current package - pop me a call for a chat!), • An excellent bonus scheme, • The opportunity to open and shape a brand-new SEMH school, • Strategic oversight of an established, well-regarded provision, • Support from a progressive provider with clear ambitions for growth This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader who wants to make a genuine and lasting impact in SEMH education! Contact Details If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jordanna Osborn on 02394211147 Alternatively, email an updated CV to . Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.

Company Description Client Manager Colchester, CO4 9PE £29,200 per annum Advantage Healthcare Driving licence and own transport is required Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with additional on call duties on a rota basis What we offer We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs and curveballs. With a career as a Client Manager at Advantage Healthcare every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients lives and your career. Job Description What you’ll do As a Client Manager, you will be responsible for developing a portfolio of care packages that promote person centred care and a safeguard approach. You will take ownership of the case loads contributing to the forecasting and delivery of budgets and financial KPI’s. You will have direct and regular contact with our clients along with their care staff to effectively review and establish that the quality of care is to a high and expected standard. What you’ll get We offer thorough training and the opportunity to develop through self-directed learning, coaching conversations, e-learning modules and access to further qualifications and courses. You’ll have the support to develop your career, either within your region or the wider City & County Healthcare Group. We’ll also empower you to feel proud of the impactful and meaningful work that you do. We’ll reward you with a benefits package that includes wellbeing resources, financial advice and up to 14% discount at over 40 retailers including Tesco, John Lewis and many more. We will also offer you: • 22 Days Holiday (increasing to 25 days after 3 year’s service) plus bank holidays, • Occupational Maternity Pay & Adoption Pay, • Occupational Paternity Pay*, • Death in Service Payment* What you need You will need to be an efficient, organised and experienced care professional who is passionate about providing the best in community care, thrive on managing a remote team within a health and social care environment and take pride in building relationships with your clients and care workers. Due to the field based elements of the role you must be a driver with your own vehicle. Additional Information Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey Advantage Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer and part of the City and County Healthcare Group.

Role Climate17 are working alongside a well-established, rapidly expanding renewable energy company which develops, designs, builds and maintains large scale commercial and ground mounted renewable energy projects across the UK. They are actively looking to recruit an Solar Design Manager to lead their design function, ensuring the delivery of compliant, buildable, and cost-effective electrical designs across their renewable energy projects. Responsibilities • Undertake and review detailed electrical design & calculations including AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet and connection design, • Prepare and check Single Line Diagrams, electrical drawings, and predesign layouts., • Design, commission and support communication and monitoring systems., • Support G99 & G100 applications, liaising with inverter manufacturers to ensure compliance, • Produce Bills of Materials, costings, and Scopes of Works, ensuring technical and commercial alignment, • Lead, manage and develop the internal design team., • Maintain ownership and accountability of all design projects., • Implement a structured multi-stage project review process., • Manage design variations through a robust version and change control process, • Oversee quality assurance, attending key site stages to verify adherence to design and conducting final site inspections, • Manage external design subcontractors to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs aligned with internal standards, • Develop/maintain a flexible design programme that adapts to changing project needs., • Support project management teams with design-related technical input, ensuring seamless design-to-construction handover, • Support supplier and manufacturer engagement, identifying optimal solutions., • Assist in NICEIC and MCS compliance, acting as Qualified Supervisor Requirements • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential), • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Amtech, PV*SOL, or similar (essential), • Proven experience with G99/G100 compliance and UK grid connection requirements (essential), • Chartered Engineer and/or Member of the IET (desirable), • Familiarity with MCS accreditation (desirable), • Health & Safety certification/s (desirable), • 5+ years technical expertise in electrical engineering within renewable energy, • Proven experience in electrical design calculations, monitoring systems, and compliance with UK standards (G99/G100) Location: Colchester, plus UK wide travel to sites as required. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft.It’s about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people’s faces, and proudly making greatness every day.We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:.Access to the Coca-Cola share sc

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft.It’s about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people’s faces, and proudly making greatness every day.We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:.Access to the Coca-Cola share sc

As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: · Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives. · Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team · Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities. · Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals. · Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners. · Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates. · Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate. · Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals. · Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required. · Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies. · Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working. · Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East. · Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities. · Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships. · Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders’ requirements are met. · Support the organisation’s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities. Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.

Role Climate17 are working alongside a well-established, rapidly expanding renewable energy company which develops, designs, builds and maintains large scale commercial and ground mounted renewable energy projects across the UK. They are actively looking to recruit an Solar Design Manager to lead their design function, ensuring the delivery of compliant, buildable, and cost-effective electrical designs across their renewable energy projects. Responsibilities • Undertake and review detailed electrical design & calculations including AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet and connection design, • Prepare and check Single Line Diagrams, electrical drawings, and predesign layouts., • Design, commission and support communication and monitoring systems., • Support G99 & G100 applications, liaising with inverter manufacturers to ensure compliance, • Produce Bills of Materials, costings, and Scopes of Works, ensuring technical and commercial alignment, • Lead, manage and develop the internal design team., • Maintain ownership and accountability of all design projects., • Implement a structured multi-stage project review process., • Manage design variations through a robust version and change control process, • Oversee quality assurance, attending key site stages to verify adherence to design and conducting final site inspections, • Manage external design subcontractors to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs aligned with internal standards, • Develop/maintain a flexible design programme that adapts to changing project needs., • Support project management teams with design-related technical input, ensuring seamless design-to-construction handover, • Support supplier and manufacturer engagement, identifying optimal solutions., • Assist in NICEIC and MCS compliance, acting as Qualified Supervisor Requirements • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential), • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Amtech, PV*SOL, or similar (essential), • Proven experience with G99/G100 compliance and UK grid connection requirements (essential), • Chartered Engineer and/or Member of the IET (desirable), • Familiarity with MCS accreditation (desirable), • Health & Safety certification/s (desirable), • 5+ years technical expertise in electrical engineering within renewable energy, • Proven experience in electrical design calculations, monitoring systems, and compliance with UK standards (G99/G100) Location: Colchester, plus UK wide travel to sites as required. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Were seeking a motivated individual to join our commercial department, supporting key infrastructure and maintenance projects across the region. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging schemes, contributing to the successful delivery of tenders and commercial solutions. Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive): Act as a vital member of the commercial team, supporting the Senior Estimator and Commercial Manager Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and client representatives Liaise with clients during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase Research and compile data on materials, labour, equipment, and project timescales Prepare tenders from schedule of rates, including traffic management subcontractor elements Review received tenders, advise clients on suitability, and assist in contract documentation Support measurement and valuation of ongoing work, identifying deviations from original contracts Collaborate closely with Estimating and Operations teams across all work packages Requirements for the Role: Proficient in Causeway 3 estimating software (essential) Experience with SAP and CEMAR (advantageous) Working knowledge of Chapter 8 (Parts 1, 2, and 3), TSRGD 2016, and the Safety of Street Works & Road Works Code of Practice Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts (highly beneficial) Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities Degree-level education preferred; HND or QBE (Qualified by Experience) also considered Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 points) company vehicle provided The role is based our at Tarmac Colchester Office in Essex. The office is easily commutable from Colchester, Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UKs leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the countrys long-term future. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Why Us In addition to this rolewe also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free andconfidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We arecommittedto creating aninclusivework environment for all employees andactivelyencourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Estimator #Commercial #Schemes #Tenders #LI-CW1 Tarmac Trading Limited TPBN1_UKTJ

If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. As a Data Center Technician, you will work within the IT Infrastructure domain and contribute to planning, creating and implementing an IT vision

Diagnostic networks are an advocate in creating an environment to support all our staff to develop and grow, share skills and knowledge, embrace innovation, deliver excellence and value within our procurement activities and has the ambition to become a world class procurement function of the future.

Covering our Care Homes across the UK, including Isle of Man and Scotland.Are you a talented chef with a passion for creating delicious meals and making a difference in people's lives? Look no further! At Caring Homes, we're on a mission to make each home the best possible place to live and work, an

Content Creator and Community Manager, colchester. Creating engaging, narrative-driven social media content with a focus on platform-native storytelling for TikTok, Instagram, and more. Crafting and managing an evolving stream of visually striking video and image-based content.

Are you ready to build on the reputation of a market-leading Lloyd's Broker? Our Client, a prestigious Insurance intermediary with decades of expertise, is seeking a driven Client facing Account Executive to develop their specialist commercial portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to join an established name in the Industry whilst creating your own success story. The specialist Commercial market is If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Quality Assurance Technician –.Spider are advertising on behalf of a leading manufacturing company for a.Due to growth, they are looking for a.This company was established in 2006 to diversify from traditional potato growing into creating added-value products.In 2012, they launched their own potat

FIND is a specialist staffing business servicing the Skills, Learning, and Apprenticeship markets across the UK.We’re representing an Ofsted grade 2 specialist financial services and insurance apprenticeship training provider.They have 1,500 apprentices on their books and will grow to 2,000 by the

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Data Engineering Coach - Remote working.Are you a technically strong Data Engineer who loves mentoring others?.Do you want to help shape the next generation of Data Engineers.On behalf of a scaling Technology Training provider, we’re looking for a Data Engineering Coach to train and coach Data Eng

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Fully remote (must be UK based).We’re seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for Artificial Intelligence to join a rapidly going Technology & Business Training organisation.You’ll deliver a brand-new apprenticeship programme designed to equip the next generation of Business Analy

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