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Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required * Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control * Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement * Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards * Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed * Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For * Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment * A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others * Strong organisational and communication skills * Passionate about customer service and hitting targets * Proactive and eager to develop into a future Store Manager Why Join Us? * Competitive salary - up to £32,000 * Fast-paced, exciting environment with genuine career progression * Be part of a business that's expanding rapidly across the UK * Make your mark and grow with a team that values people and performance Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply now and be part of our Gravesend success story. BBBH34777

Welcome to HARIBO, Europe's largest and most successful sugar-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us achieve this. We are hiring a Assistant Store Manager at our Bluewater Shopping Centre. As our 11th retail store in the UK, and first outside of an outlet, this store features new concepts that adds something truly unique to the Bluewater shopping experience. We are looking for a leader with experience developing the team to deliver fantastic service standards as well as lead and develop the high volume sales operation. You will be an experienced, dynamic, commercially focused Assistant Store Manager with proven results to leading teams and grow sales. This will be a busy role in our store in the fabulous Bluewater shopping centre, Dartford. We are not looking for someone to follow our guide – we are looking for a manager who can analyse our current performance and bring improvements to sales and operational efficiency through their own ideas and retail experience to help deliver a HARIBO experience for our customers and colleagues instore. Our Assistant Store Manager for Bluewater will be self-motivated and hands on with previous exposure to working in a fast-paced retail environment and must be prepared to lead the team with a one-team approach to retail. Team Leadership skills and a focus on people, customers and sales are all key, along with a drive to make the store environment and the team, the best they possibly can be! Valid driving licence is essential as you may be required to travel to other stores. Our mix that awaits you: As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager to deliver HARIBO sales targets and KPI's by executing HARIBO customer service, retail and operational standards. Our promise to you: • The ability to make changes and deliver initiatives that will shape the success of the retail business, • Leadership responsibilities within your retail store, for your team and their development, • Accountability to be able to ensure processes are seamless and customer service is the best it can be!, • Being able to develop meaningful relationships within the store team Ingredients that you bring with you: • Excellent organisational skills, • Be disciplined, proactive and adaptable, • Display strong interpersonal skills with all stakeholders, • Experience of stock management procedures along with good communication skills, • People Management experience essential, • A key role model of our HARIBO values Life at the 'happy world' means: • Competitive salary up to £31,000 dependant on your experience, • 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays, • Life Insurance, • Enhanced Company Pension, • 20% discount in our Stores, • A supportive and dynamic induction period within our other retail stores and the wider HARIBO business, • And you can't forget...Sweet treats!! Hours of Work: This role is 40 hours a week, working in a flexible nature to suit the needs of the retail business. UK travel may be required with this role, as the retail team work as a very close knit team, where support to other stores is often required.

Bank Catering Assistant Wimborne House, Truro Road, Gravesend DA12 5FG £12.82 per hour Hours as and when required Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Catering Assistantat our Retirement Community andLearning Disabilities Service service at Wimborne House in Kent. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The position of Bank Catering Assistant is referred to internally at Sanctuary, as Bank General Assistant - Catering. The role of Bank Catering Assistant will include: • Helping to prepare meals and drinks, following food hygiene standards, • Working with customers, families, advocates, and staff to ensure a high standard of services, • Undertaking general duties as assigned, such as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, communal areas, and customers' flats, • Identifying and reporting potential faults and hazards on site, to maintain a safe environment, • Some experience of working in a catering/hospitality environment is desirable, • Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is desirable, • Good interpersonal and customer service skills, • A general understanding of health and safety in the work place Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers, • Health and well-being plans We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. 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 illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities. Job Segment: Home Care, Healthcare

Bank Maintenance Assistant Wimborne House, Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5FG £13.52 per hour Hours as and when required Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Maintenance Assistant at our Retirement Community and Learning Disabilities Service at Wimborne House, Kent. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Bank Maintenance Assistant will include: • Undertaking site repairs and maintenance duties, • Identifying potential maintenance issues and liaising with any necessary specialists or contractors, • Carrying out planned routine works such as decorating, • Assisting in scheduled building checks and audits, ensuring safe and secure environments, • Occasional gardening duties, • Previous experience in a maintenance position is essential, • Prior experience identifying and carrying out repairs, • Experience operating hand tools and light machinery, • Good customer service and communication skills, • Ability to work alone and as part of a team Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers, • Health and well-being plans We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. 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 illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities. Job Segment: Home Care, Healthcare

Job Title: Roadside Mechanic Location: Dagenham Salary: £40,000 base with average OTE £50,000£55,000 Rota -Based Shifts Between 06:00 Midnight The Roadside Mechanic Role We are looking for a experienced and customer-focused Roadside Mechanic to join a dynamic roadside assistance team based in Dagenham. This is a field-based role where youll respond to a variety of vehicle breakdowns, providing expert technical support and repairs on the spotdirectly at the roadside. Youll start and finish from your driveway with no additional commute time required and will be equipped with the latest tools and technology to help drivers get moving again. Roadside Mechanic Benefits £40,000 base with average OTE £45,000£55,000 Colleague Share Scheme become a co-owner in the business 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays , increasing to 25 with service Group Personal Pension Scheme matched contributions up to 6.5% Life Assurance 2x basic salary (4x for pension members), with flexible options up to 10x Family Leave Support including paid time off and flexible working options 24/7 Confidential Support Services for you and family members aged 16+ Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 12 months) including EV options Full Breakdown Cover from Day One Exclusive Employee Discounts 1000s of savings on retail, tech, travel & more Roadside Mechanic Key Responsibilities Attend vehicle breakdowns and deliver roadside repairs or recovery Accurately diagnose faults using technical knowledge and diagnostic equipment Communicate clearly with customers, providing reassurance and updates Work independently across your patch while backed by a national technical support network Maintain your vehicle, tools, and equipment to a high standard About You Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) Proven experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairs Full UK Driving Licence Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Customer-focused mindset with a calm, professional approach Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an established business that truly values its people. Youll play a vital role in supporting motorists across the Chelmsford area, while benefiting from ongoing training, great earning potential, and industry-leading benefits. Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment VTMDL Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments. TPBN1_UKTJ

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -

Role: Business Development Manager Location: Dartford Salary: £25,500 basic with OTE north of £50,000 Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride. 29207 Working with world-class brands as a Local Business Development Manageryoull have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. As part of a successful, global automotive group, youll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, youll be able to progress as high as you can aim. What we can offer you Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family 24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone. Life assurance with the option to increase cover Were open to flexible working options just ask What youll do day to day Develop integrated sales and aftersales solutions for the local business clients, maximising the business potential within the area of responsibility and ensuring each customer receives excellent customer service. Prospect and develop business customers in order to achieve maximum business customer retention. Represent the company in a professional manner and to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction Comply with the FCA regulations and maintain regulated status in the advice, sale and administration of finance and general insurance products. Ensure compliance with Data Protection and General Data Protection Regulations when handling and processing customer personal data Helpful skills and qualifications Dont worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Previous experience in a sales or customer service role, demonstrating the ability to achieve targets and build relationships Ability to deliver first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm A genuine interest in helping customers and contributing to the teams success Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail Exceptional listening and communication skills, focused on understanding customer needs Must hold a valid UK driving licence We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you dont meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. Be part of something big We are on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you dont need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. VTSTH Consultant:James Lynam Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager Kind Regards James Lynam Senior Recruitment Consultant Office:0161 300 5426 / 0330 052 0402 Mobile: 07484 543 440 Email: Follow our socials Head office (Registered office) Octane Recruitment , G3, Ram Mill, Gordon Street,Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH Midlands office Octane Recruitment , Suite 4, Beecham House, Beecham Business Park, Aldridge, WS9 8TZ View all our vacancies at - What we do Specialising in Automotive, Motor Trade, HGV,Bodyshop, Fleet, OEM, Parts, Plant, logistics, senior appointments and many more. Offering Permanent, Temporary & Contractor staffing. Octane Recruitment Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Register number 07013127. 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My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Do you have good customer service skills? Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). - Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible. - Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us. - To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years - Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years -