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£46,000 - £66,000 per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re confident, inspiring and always ready to get hands-on. Just like you. As a Lidl Store Manager, you’re ready to embrace our unique culture and play a key part in building our global business. From taking ownership of your store and keeping customers happy to developing and inspiring your team, you’ll lead from the front and guide us toward success. You’ll find plenty of challenges and with them, the thrill of seeing your hard work pay off; hitting targets, solving problems and championing your team to reach their full potential. In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. • Motivate and support your team, learning from our Company Values, • Confidently create an environment where every colleague can achieve their best work, • Be responsible for managing and improving the day-to-day operations and performance of your store’s KPIs, • Optimise processes and solving problems to keep your store running like clockwork and your team focused on their tasks, • Make sure that excellent Customer Service is given to everyone who shops with us, • Experience leading and developing a team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, • Excellent time-management, delegation, and problem-solving skills, • A pride in offering unmatched support to your customers and your team through every shift, • Strong communication skills to tackle even the trickiest conversations, • The confidence to monitor, manage and improve your store’s key performance indicators, • 30-35 days holiday (pro rata), • A fully expensed company car or car allowance, • 10% in-store discount, • Contributory pension scheme, • Enhanced family leave, • Plus, more of the perks you deserve Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GTP, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Our Store Assistant Managers are at the heart of our stores. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll lead from the front, support your team, and keep everything running smoothly. All while delivering a brilliant experience for our customers. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, take ownership and progress your career this could be the opportunity for you. With plans to expand from 230 to 300 stores by 2030, we’re investing in our future, creating more opportunities for our colleagues to progress. The role As a Store Assistant Manager, you’re the go-to person on shift. One moment you might be helping a customer design their dream kitchen or bathroom, the next you’re supporting a delivery, or solving a customer issue. It’s a role that keeps you moving, thinking and leading all day. You’ll play a key part across all areas of the store, including: • Supporting the Store Managers, • Leading the store in the Store Manager’s absence, • Delivering results through sales and exceptional service, • Inspiring and supporting colleagues to deliver great customer service, • Ensuring the store safety, compliance and operational excellence for everyone, • Managing day-to-day operationsAt Wickes, we operate across four key areas of the store:, • Helping customers find what they need (self-serve), • Supporting larger home projects from design to installation (showroom), • Delivering great service through our sales teams (assisted selling), • Making sure orders are fulfilled smoothly (order fulfilment)It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll build real leadership experience and learn every part of our business. About you • You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety and a fast-paced environment. This is a role for someone who’s comfortable taking ownership. We’re looking for someone who:, • Has experience in a customer-facing environment, • Can lead and motivate a team, even during busy or challenging days, • Is organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, • Brings strong communication and people skills, • Takes pride in delivering a great customer experienceExperience in retail, trade, or a similar environment is essential. But it’s only as important as your behaviour and mindset. What you’ll bring • A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in across all areas of the store, • Problem-solving skills and resilience in a fast-moving environment, • The ability to balance customer needs, team support and operational priorities, • Confidence using systems and technology in day-to-day tasks, • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to support nearby stores when neededWhat we offer, • We’ll support you to grow and develop your leadership skills, with real opportunities to progress., • Up to 7.5% annual bonus + up to £300 per month gainshare bonus, • 6% pension contribution matched, • Up to 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays, • 20% colleague discount, • Save-as-you-earn scheme, • Life assurance, • Access to Digital GP and wellbeing support, • Discounts and cashback across a wide range of retailersAnd you’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people genuinely look out for each other. A few things to know • This is a hands-on role., • You may occasionally support nearby stores, so some flexibility and travel is needed., • Flexible working can be discussed as part of your application.What to do next If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career, build leadership experience and be part of a team that makes a real difference to customers’ homes, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know here. This form is only for adjustment. General enquiries or direct CV submissions won't be accepted

Assistant Manager Pret here! We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our customers' days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we're doing the right thing and growing fast - it's an exciting team to hop on board! Growing Good Things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding - 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. What we're looking for • As an Assistant Manager at Pret a Manger, you'll support the General Manager in overseeing daily store operations to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll help lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding customer service and consistently high-quality food, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment built on teamwork and camaraderie. By leading from the front, you'll ensure exceptional customer experiences and resolve any issues promptly. You'll assist in training and developing team members, helping them grow professionally within Pret. Working closely with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, you'll contribute to efficient service, uphold health and safety standards, and support stock control through stock ordering, stock takes, and waste reduction., • Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day., • Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service., • Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special., • From £33,645 annual salary, • You'll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you're with us., • Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost, • 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret,rises to 5% after 5 years, • Life assurance at 3x annual salary, • Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service, • Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts, • Season ticket loans, • Healthcare cash plan, • Financial wellbeing provisions, • Free mortgage services, • Sabbatical after 3 years, • Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation, • Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications -apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore., • Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong., • Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!, • Happy Teams Happy Customers, • Amazing Standards Every day, • Never Standing Still, • Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First stage virtual interview on Teams (60min); Second stage shop experience in person (60min)

Assistant Manager Pret here! We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our customers' days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we're doing the right thing and growing fast - it's an exciting team to hop on board! Growing Good Things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding - 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. What we're looking for • As an Assistant Manager at Pret a Manger, you'll support the General Manager in overseeing daily store operations to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll help lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding customer service and consistently high-quality food, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment built on teamwork and camaraderie. By leading from the front, you'll ensure exceptional customer experiences and resolve any issues promptly. You'll assist in training and developing team members, helping them grow professionally within Pret. Working closely with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, you'll contribute to efficient service, uphold health and safety standards, and support stock control through stock ordering, stock takes, and waste reduction., • Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day., • Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service., • Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special., • from £33,645 annual salary, • You'll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you're with us., • Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost, • 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret,rises to 5% after 5 years, • Life assurance at 3x annual salary, • Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service, • Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts, • Season ticket loans, • Healthcare cash plan, • Financial wellbeing provisions, • Free mortgage services, • Sabbatical after 3 years, • Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation, • Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications -apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore., • Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong., • Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!, • Happy Teams Happy Customers, • Amazing Standards Every day, • Never Standing Still, • Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First stage virtual interview on Teams (60min); Second stage shop experience in person (60min)

Team Member Night Shift Full time 35 hours per week Pret here! We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our customers' days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we're doing the right thing and growing fast - it's an exciting team to hop on board! This role is located in Manchester Airport, Terminal 3, Manchester M90 3NZ GBR Growing Good Things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding - 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. What we're looking for We're looking for passionate team players to bring joy to our customers every day. As a Team Member, you'll be the smiling face of our shop floor and preparing delicious, freshly made food in our kitchen. Expect variety and pace - driven by passion for our products, customers & teams! About you • Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day., • Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service., • Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special., • Hourly rate is £16.00 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus), • After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am, • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time), • Pension scheme, • Healthcare cash plan, • Free food and drink while you're working, • And when you're not, you'll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day), • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service, • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards, • Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more, • Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what's important to you, • Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications -apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore., • Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong., • Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!, • Happy Teams Happy Customers, • Amazing Standards Every day, • Never Standing Still, • Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. Initial phone screening and 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? \n Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? \n \n Join our Credit Underwriting team \n The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. \n \n Success. The Softcat Way. \n There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. \n \n Be part of a team that enables business growth \n This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. \n \n As a Credit Underwriting Manager, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards\n, • Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums\n, • Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors\n, • Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs\n, • Support board approvals and senior decision‑making within agreed authority levels\n, • Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements\n, • Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations\n, • Streamlining processes where needed\n, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy\n, • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills\n, • Proven leadership and team management experience\n, • Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance\n, • Commercial and financial awareness\n, • Confident decision‑making and stakeholder communication\n, • Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. \n, • Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. \n, • Experience supporting the growth and development of team members. \n\n \n We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! \n \n Work in a way that works for you \n We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: \n\n • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home \n, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day \n, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs \n\n \n Working with us \n Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. \n \n Join us \n To become part of the success story, please apply now. \n If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ \n \n Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. \n

Kitchen Leader Full Time 35 hours per week Pret here! We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our customers' days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we're doing the right thing and growing fast - it's an exciting team to hop on board! Growing Good Things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding - 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. What we're looking for As a Kitchen Leader at Pret a Manger, you'll play a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation of delicious food that meets our high standards, while leading and inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day. You'll act as a role model, promoting Pret's core values and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment. With a sharp eye for detail, you'll manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks accurately to support smooth operations. Working closely with Managers, you'll help oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying experience. About you • Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day., • Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service., • Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special., • Hourly rate is £15.26 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus), • After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am, • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time), • Pension scheme, • Life Assurance at 3x annual salary & virtual GP, • Healthcare cash plan, • Free food and drink while you're working, • And when you're not, you'll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day), • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service, • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards, • Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more, • Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what's important to you, • Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications -apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore., • Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong., • Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!, • Happy Teams Happy Customers, • Amazing Standards Every day, • Never Standing Still, • Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. Initial phone screening and 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team

Barista Full time 35 hours per week Pret here! We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our customers' days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we're doing the right thing and growing fast - it's an exciting team to hop on board! This role is located in Manchester Airport, Terminal 2, Manchester M90 1QX GBR Growing Good Things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding - 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. What we're looking for Our Baristas are brilliant team players who are passionate about what they brew.You'll handmake and lovingly pour all our Barista-prepared drinks (ice ones too). Taking your responsibility to make people their favourite drinks seriously. Before pouring a single customer's single espresso, you'll undergo weeks of training. Giving you all the skills, pace and confidence you need (or need topping up) to make the perfect organic Pret coffee. About you • Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day., • Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service., • Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special., • Hourly rate is £15.00 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus), • After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am, • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time), • Pension scheme, • Healthcare cash plan, • Free food and drink while you're working, • And when you're not, you'll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day), • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service, • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards, • Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more, • Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what's important to you, • Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications -apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore., • Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong., • Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!, • Happy Teams Happy Customers, • Amazing Standards Every day, • Never Standing Still, • Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. Initial phone screening and 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK. As a Packer, you will be responsible for packing our freshly baked products safely and efficiently, ensuring that they are ready for delivery or sale. You will work as part of a team to ensure the products are packed to the highest standard while maintaining a clean and organised workspace. Please apply only if you hold a valid UK driving licence, as the role may involve driving a company van between sites to transport packed products. Key Responsibilities: • Pack bread, pastries, and other baked goods in line with company standards and customer requirements, • Ensure products are protected to maintain quality and presentation, • Check products for accuracy, quantity, and variety before packing, • Apply correct labels including product details and best before dates, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety, and food safety at all times About You: • Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work, • Able to work well as part of a team with clear communication skills, • Comfortable with physical tasks, including standing for long periods and lifting, • Reliable, organised, and able to follow instructions accurately, • Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team success, • Previous packing or food production experience is an advantage but not essential Shift Pattern: This role operates on a rolling rota, working any five days out of seven each week. Working hours are 4:00pm to 1:00am Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour Location: Unit 4, Clayton Court, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2NB What’s in it for you?... • Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave., • 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets., • Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more… Our Care Values We care about Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We care about Baking: At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We care about each other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We care about community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We care about nature: We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.

Transport Planner - Trafford Park - Up to £34,000\n\nA dynamic and fast-paced transport operation is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to support daily logistics activities. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a time-critical environment and can effectively coordinate transport operations while maintaining high service standards.\n\nJob type: Permanent\n\nSalary: Up to £34,000\n\nWorking Pattern\n\nMonday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:30\nRequired to work early and late shifts for annual leave cover:\nOccasional Saturday morning work, paid as overtime\n\nKey Duties\n\nCoordinate and plan Irish export trailer movements, including Dublin and Belfast routes\nManage multi-drop pallet network C&D vehicle planning to ensure service levels are achieved\nEnsure all scheduled customer collections are completed efficiently\nAdapt daily transport plans to meet operational and customer requirements\nMaintain clear communication with drivers and internal teams throughout the day\nMonitor delivery performance and manage any delays or disruptions\nResolve operational issues quickly within a live transport environment\n\nCandidate Profile\n\nMin 3 years experience as a Transport Planner for a UK based general haulage company \nProven ability to coordinate workloads and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues\nCompetent IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly\nFlexible and adaptable approach to working hours\nComfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven setting\nStrong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail\nPractical and solution-focused mindsetWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.\n\nWR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the Specsavers brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team. Our store Based in Stockport, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: • Full time - 38 hours - weekend working is essential, • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings, • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most, • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app, • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family, • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as an Optical Assistant. These include: • Pre- screening, • Dispensing, • Collections, • Repairs and adjustments If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes: • Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment, • Experience in optics business #LI-LA2

• £40,000 - £60,000 OTE (comprising of salary, bonus, overtime & callout rates), • Uncapped bonus scheme, including Overtime & Call-out rates, • Mobile role – Van, Tools & PPE provided Key duties include: • Fit/repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earthmover – roadside & in depot, • Provide an exceptional customer service experience Benefits Include: • 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, • 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, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs, • REACT Licence to work safely at the roadside, • Possess a full, current driving licence, • RTRT and/or LCTT licences or equivalent, • Minimum 1 year experience as a Commercial Tyre Technician or similar

Service Engineer - Metrology Equipment (Field & Site Based)Location: UK (Field-Based with some site work)Salary: Competitive + BenefitsType: Full-time, Permanent We are working with a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in advanced metrology solutions, supporting clients across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and servicing of high-precision measurement equipment. This is a varied role combining field-based work at customer sites with time spent supporting operations at the company's facility. The Role * Installation, calibration, and servicing of metrology equipment at customer sites. * Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, both on-site and in-house. * Providing technical support and training to customers on equipment use and maintenance. * Supporting internal teams with technical expertise and product knowledge. * Ensuring all work is completed in line with quality and safety standards. * Maintaining accurate service records and documentation. Requirements * Experience in a service, maintenance, or calibration role within engineering or manufacturing. * Exposure to metrology equipment (e.g. CMMs, laser scanners, portable arms) is highly desirable. * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel regularly across the UK (and occasionally further afield). * Full UK driving licence. * Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach. What's on Offer * Opportunity to work with cutting-edge metrology technology. * Varied role with a mix of field and site-based work. * Ongoing training and development. * Competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist and growing sector, working with advanced measurement technologies and a diverse client base. INDENG DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Service Engineer - Electrically Biased Salary circa £37,960 per annum plus regular overtime Manchester plus UK wide travel required Company van + fuel card + company credit card + mobile phone + laptop + tools We are looking for a self-motivated and customer-focused Service Engineer for our award-winning client (HQ in Nottinghamshire). Serving clients in the Manchester area but will also include UK travel. This business has an outstanding reputation for providing bespoke sustainable solutions to customers UK wide. You will be working in a specialist field and training will be fully supported. The Role As a Service Engineer, you will be entrusted with the service and maintenance of a range of systems across various sites in the UK. This position is perfect for those who enjoy managing their own time and are keen on field/site based roles. Your key responsibilities will include: • Servicing and maintaining various systems, • Installing and replacing equipment as required - electrical, mechanical & plumbing, • Conducting remedial works, • Checking operations, including PLC control units and filtration devices, • Fault finding, • Raising opportunities for additional sales, • Adhering to health and safety standards, • Building rapport with customers The ideal Service Engineer will possess the following qualifications and skills: • Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 minimum), • 18th Edition wiring regulations, • Full UK driver’s licence Joining this growing & successful company as a Service Engineer comes with a host of benefits designed to support and enhance your career: • A fully stocked company van, laptop, phone, credit card, and fuel card, • Opportunity for overtime, • Door to door pay, • Accommodation and a daily food budget for overnight stays, • A company pension scheme, • Training and development opportunities, including CSCS Card, Working At Height Training, Confined Space Training, and First Aid Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application. If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Purpose\n\nWe are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.\n\nMain Duties\n\nProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.\nProviding an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers\nDemonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk\nProviding "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution \n\nWhat you Bring to the Team\n\nEAP experience \nAccredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process\nMinimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours\n12 months post qualification experience\nRegistered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)\nRelevant telephone experience\nHigh level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)\nHigh level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets\nGood communication and customer service skills\nExperience working withing a target driven environment Employee Benefits:\n\nBACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for \nBACP CBD Hub\nUp to £70 per month for supervision \nMonthly incentives such as weekends away! \n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\nDay off on your birthday\nCash plan for you (and your children, if any)\nContractual sick pay\nPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' service\nPension Plan and Life Insurance\nPension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\nHoliday season bonus after 3 years' service\nProfit share scheme\nSeason ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nCycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nAccess to Employee Assistance Programme\nFree breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!\nCompany incentives, access to discount schemes\nDiscounted glasses/contact lenses prescription \n\nIf you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv!\n\n50357SK\n\nINDMANS\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Fire Sprinkler Installation Engineer\n\nCovering North-West and Yorkshire region\n\n£30-40,000 + van + benefits\n\nManchester\n\nAre you an experienced CPVC Installation Engineer with a diligent, attentive and customer-focused approach looking for your next opportunity in the fire suppression industry Our client, a fast-growing organisation based in Manchester, is currently looking to grow their team with an experienced fire sprinkler engineer to cover the North-West and Yorkshire regions.\n\nJob Description\n\nWith the support of a Junior Installation Engineer, you will be traveling to a variety of construction sites where your key duties will include:\n\nLeading the installation of sprinkler systems, including pipes, fittings and components\nUnderstanding and interpreting designs and drawings\nLiaising with clients, representatives and subcontractors in a polite, respectful manner\nMaintaining close communication with Project Managers and providing updates/feedback\nCompleting inspections and testing, troubleshooting and repair of sprinkler systems\nSupervising and training of junior and trainee installation engineers onsite\nProducing accurate records of installations and inspections using company software\nManaging stock levels and ordering materials\nFollowing health and safety protocols and adhering to BS9251:2021 sprinkler standards \n\nPerson Specification\n\nWe’re looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Engineer who takes pride in their work, can demonstrate initiative and professionalism, works well independently and always maintains an exceptional standard of customer service. Suitable candidates will also need to demonstrate:\n\nIdeally 2+ years’ experience in a construction, CPVC pipefitting, fire sprinkler, HVAC or similar role\nDriving license and willingness to travel across the Northwest and Yorkshire region predominantly, although some national travel may also be required\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to lead, supervise, mentor, train and support a small team\nAttention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records\nProficient in the use of technology and relevant software\nA positive attitude and willingness to learn\n\nIn return, you’ll be joining a fast-growing business that embraces collaboration, innovation and personal empowerment. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £30-40,000 depending on your experience, plus a van, mileage, pension, training and good career prospects to grow with the team and business. You’ll also receive a competitive benefits package, free on-site parking and 26 days holiday + bank holidays. Working hours are 7.00am-3.00pm Monday-Friday plus travel time.\n\nTo Apply\n\nTo apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this part-time Office & Finance Manager / Coordinator role, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nGrassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

Responsive Repairs Manager Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid / on-site across housing stock)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceContract: 3 months About the Role We're looking for an experienced Responsive Repairs Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused repairs service across a diverse housing portfolio. You'll be responsible for ensuring responsive and emergency repairs are completed safely, efficiently and right first time, while meeting service standards, budgets and regulatory requirements. This is a key leadership role with real impact on residents' homes and satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of a responsive and emergency repairs service, • Ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales, budgets and KPIs, • Champion a customer-first approach, driving high levels of resident satisfaction, • Act as an escalation point for complex repairs, complaints and service failures, • Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and housing standards, • Manage and monitor contractor performance to ensure quality, safety and value for money, • Control budgets and identify opportunities for efficiencies and service improvement, • Lead, motivate and develop a team of supervisors, operatives and support staff, • Proven experience managing a responsive repairs service, ideally within social housing or a similar environment, • Strong knowledge of building maintenance, housing repairs and contractor management, • Excellent understanding of UK health & safety legislation, • Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money, • Confident people manager with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, • Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills To discuss the finer points of this fantastic opportunity and request a copy of the job description please don't hesitate to contact me directly on or email

Customer Analytics Manager £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus Hybrid - Manchester (2 days per week) This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to shape how customer insight is embedded across an organisation. You will sit at the centre of strategy, analytics and transformation, building the frameworks, data foundations and ways of working that enable high impact, decision ready insight at scale. The Company They are a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on customer experience and data driven decision making. Customer insight sits at the heart of their transformation agenda, supporting senior leaders to act with confidence. The environment is collaborative, fast moving and focused on long term value creation through analytics and AI. The Role • Lead the strategic enablement of a central insights capability, focusing on scalable, self service analytics, • Design and maintain a holistic 360 degree customer view across internal and external data sources, • Build and embed frameworks, standards and reusable assets for analytics and insight generation, • Drive the development of data infrastructure, governance and quality to support trusted insight, • Champion innovation in advanced analytics, machine learning and AI, evaluating and adopting new approaches, • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders, • Coach and mentor analytics professionals, raising analytical maturity across the organisation, • Lead and contribute to enterprise wide initiatives that link insight to measurable business outcomes Your Skills and Experience • Strong commercial experience in customer insight, analytics strategy and transformation, • Deep capability in data architecture, integration and connectivity across multiple data sources, • Advanced knowledge of machine learning, predictive modelling and modern analytics frameworks, • Proven ability to design integrated customer data assets that support decision making, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders, • Ability to synthesise complex data signals into clear, impactful insight, • Experience working in highly regulated or complex environments is beneficial What They Offer • Competitive salary and performance related bonus, • Opportunity to shape an enterprise level customer insight strategy, • Clear scope for career progression within a growing analytics leadership function, • Supportive culture with a strong focus on learning, innovation and impact How to Apply If you are looking to lead customer insight strategy and drive meaningful transformation through data, apply now.

Business Development Executive/Sales Manager (Waste Management Services) Manchester, England £30,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + Paid Mileage Are you a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar, coming from a background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing background or a related field, having previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or a similar position, looking to join a rapidly growing company, going from strength to strength, taking the waste management industry by storm? Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, joining a well-established, very-respected company, quickly making a name for themselves within the Waste Management Industry, recognised for their premium service and high-quality workmanship in every project they undertake? On offer for the successful Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a well-respected, highly impressive company, offering not only scalable career progression opportunities as your role evolves and the company grows, but also best-in-class training and development opportunities. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a close-knit, family run company, revered for both their premium products, service, and workmanship in very project they complete. In this role, the successful Business Development Executive/Sales Mangager or similar will be responsible for the generation of new business leads, as well as the maintenance of pre-existing customers and the revitalisation of historic relationships. You will do this through a mixture of both cold calling as well as researching both current and past projects, connecting with key contacts. In addition, you will be required to attend site visits on a regular basis, including rare visits to Ireland as and when required. On top of this, you will be responsible for supporting the wider needs of the business and its growth through a mixture of both outreach and market insight activities. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate documentation of leads generated, business won, successful sales etc, alongside keeping records up to date. The ideal Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar will come from a background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing sector or a related field as well as having previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or an associated position. Finally, you will have strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously. The Role: • Support the growth of the business with both outreach and market insight activities, • Generation of new business leads, • Background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing sector or a related field, • Previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or an associated position Keywords: Business, Business Development, Sales, Regional Sales, Sales Manager Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Waste Management, Training, Progression, Bonus, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England 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

IT Field Engineer (Entry-Level) – £100–£115 per day Full-Time, Part-Time and Contractual Roles Available Kickstart Your IT Career with Full Training Provided* Are you looking to break into the IT industry but don’t know where to start? We’re recruiting Entry-Level IT Field Engineers to join our team, supporting customers across the UK. No previous IT experience is required as full training can be provided. All you need is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a full UK driving licence. About us Cerco is an established IT training and recruitment provider based in Crewe, supporting organisations across the UK with skilled, job-ready engineers. With a strong reputation built over many years, we specialise in helping people begin and grow their careers in IT through a combination of practical training, industry insight, and real-world opportunities. We partner with a wide range of major UK businesses who depend on us to supply reliable, well-trained engineers for a variety of technical assignments. Our focus is on developing talent from the ground up, ensuring every engineer we place has the confidence, knowledge, and practical ability to succeed in the field. Whether candidates join us through the training route or come with existing experience, our aim is to provide consistent, professional support and access to a broad selection of IT engineering opportunities across the UK. About You We’re looking for individuals who are: • Passionate about technology with a desire to build a long-term IT career, • Comfortable travelling to different customer sites (own vehicle required), • Practical and hands-on. DIY or similar experience is a bonus As an IT Field Engineer, your role will be varied and hands-on, giving you exposure to a wide range of on-site technical tasks. Your responsibilities will include: • Visiting customer sites to install, repair, or troubleshoot IT hardware and peripherals, • Setting up and configuring devices, including desktops, laptops, printers, routers, and other equipment, • Replacing and upgrading components such as memory, hard drives, screens, and power supplies, • Carrying out routine maintenance and health checks on IT equipment, • Following technical guides and documentation to complete tasks accurately, • Providing clear updates to the IT Support Desk or relevant Cerco contacts, • Keeping customers informed of progress, expected timelines, and issue resolutions, • Working independently on site, managing your time and workload effectively, • Completing basic reporting or job sheets after each visit, • Adhering to field service standards, safety requirements, and professionalism at all times All candidates will be asked to complete an initial online assessment. This is used to understand your current technical skill level before progressing you to the next stage of the recruitment process. Training (If required) After the initial assessment, some candidates may be offered the option to complete our in-house training course, designed to prepare you for real-world field engineering tasks. The programme covers IT fundamentals and practical skills necessary for on-site hardware support. This training is optional and is only recommended for applicants who do not already meet the fundamental technical requirements for the role. Please note: the training is delivered in partnership with a third-party provider and fees may apply. This includes a DBS check (currently £62) with total costs not exceeding £95. These fees only apply if you choose to undertake the training. Role Details • Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, • Pay: £100–£115 per day, • Work Environment: Field-based (on the road), • Benefits: On-site parking (where available), • Licence Requirement: Full, clean UK driving licence (required), • Enhanced DBS Check (required)

Greenspace Operative\n\nManchester - Agile\n\n£32,091.99 per annum\nFull Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)\n\nClosing Date: 12th May 2026.\n\nSupport our communities. See the difference you can make in our city.\n\nAt One Manchester we are on an incredible journey to shape our future. The Homes team have recently gone through a restructure, as we have refocused our energy and changed our processes so we can better support our customers and do what matters to them most. As a result, we have a number of exciting new roles which have become available.\n\nWe have an exciting position available for a Greenspace Operative to join us!\n\nYou’ll undertake a wide range of maintenance and associated tasks across Greenspace services on all One Manchester owned and managed properties. The role involves carrying out Greenspace maintenance works at both tenanted and vacant properties, supporting the upkeep, improvement, and presentation of external environments across the portfolio.\n\nYou’ll carry out Greenspace work with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service, working to a ‘Right First Time’ approach by completing tasks in a single visit wherever practicable, while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, performance, and workmanship.\n\nYou’ll undertake a wide range of maintenance and associated tasks across Greenspace services on all One Manchester owned and managed properties, working across both tenanted and vacant homes.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\n * NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards\n\n * Full UK driving licence, with the ability to tow a trailer and operate plant, or willingness to work towards\n\n * PA1/PA6 spraying certification, or willingness to work towards obtaining it.\n\n * Working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including COSHH.\n\n * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\n * Experience working in a customer-facing role, delivering high standards of customer service.\n\n * Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and use own initiative.\n\nWhy take up the challenge with One Manchester? This really is a great place to work. We’ve bags of potential and have huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Supportive and flexible, we’re rightly proud of our work and excited about the future. So, challenge yourself to be creative and ambitious and see the difference you can make in our great city.\n\nIf this sounds like you then apply today, we’d love to hear from you!\n\nWe own and manage over 12,000 homes in central, south and east Manchester. We have one purpose: to provide good quality homes, great services, and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Our role as a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing goes well beyond putting people in safe and secure homes. That’s not to say it’s not one our key priorities, it’s simply one of the many things we do to help our customers live happy and fulfilled lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly evolving as a business to ensure we’re supporting our customers and communities. We focus on improving our communities by offering a range of services, including employment opportunities, building new developments, and ensuring our customers have safe homes to live in.\n\nIn accordance with the aims of our Equality and Diversity strategy and organisational commitment to address the employment of underrepresented groups, One Manchester is operating 'the Rooney Rule'. This means that we aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles. We will also interview at least one female candidate for all our roles within our trades and facilities teams where we experience an under representation.\n\nOne Manchester strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.\n\nWe are transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of our roles. We also try to support and promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical. If you are interested in a role but require flexibility or part time hours please give us a call and we can let you know if this can be considered for a particular role

Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid) needed in Manchester, £250-400 per day PAYE - Reference: 000A FA9C / 1 • Support the development, budgeting, procurement and cost planning of projects from Strategic Definition through technical design, providing expert cost, risk and commercial input into scope briefs, strategies, tendering and contract documentation.• Lead robust cost management during property construction RIBA end to end stages, including valuation, change control, contract advice, final accounts and post occupancy contributions to ensure project performance, value and compliance.• Prepare, manage and administer contract documentation, insurance requirements and preconstruction information• Manage contract valuations, variations, interim payments and final account agreement• Support the co-ordination of completion, snagging defect inspections and provide initial advice on claims and client liabilities.• Engage with external professional services;• Attend monthly site visits to monitor the progress of property schemes; Oversee contract performance through progress reviews and quality monitoring• Review external contractors reports to identify key risks and issues;• Prepare monthly reports to support cost drawdowns addressing the key property issues;• Assist Project Managers with valuation appraisals;• Provide support on Greater Manchester property and commercial projects, identifying key property risks and making recommendations;• Support and provide expert advice to stakeholders within the organisation to ensure quality customer focused services are delivered to high performance and quality standards.• Undertaking tasks across varying timescales requiring high levels of concentration throughout.• Establishing, developing and managing multiple relationships with stakeholders including internal colleagues and external colleagues in local authorities, and external agencies.• Writing relevant reports and papers for both internal and external meetings.• Being responsible for contributing to the identification of own personal development needs and demonstrate a commitment to continuous self-development.• Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Are you a proactive, hands-on IT Support professional who loves solving problems and delivering exceptional service? We're looking for an IT & Applications Analyst to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation.As our new IT & Applications Analyst, you will: • Provide high quality technical support via phone, email, remote tools and in person, • Troubleshoot hardware, software, application and networking issues, • Manage and maintain service tickets - ensuring clear updates and timely resolution, • Support user account administration and basic server related tasks, • Assist with Microsoft 365, Windows Desktop, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), • Support end user devices (PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printers), • Contribute to IT projects and team knowledge documentation, • Experience in hands on IT support in a professional services environment, • Experience with:, • Windows Desktop, • Microsoft 365, • Active Directory user configuration, • Basic networking (cabling, patching), • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, • Strong customer service skills - both face-to-face and remote, • Understanding of data protection and confidentiality, • Experience supporting legal applications (iManage, Proclaim, BigHand) is desirable but not essential., • Experience working across multi-office environments Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Location: Greater Manchester (home based with regional travel) Salary: £46,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekYour new companyA well established organisation with a growing UK and Ireland estate is expanding its Facilities team to support new and existing sites. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Plumber to cover locations predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.Your new roleAs a Plumber, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of plumbing systems across multiple commercial sites. This is a mobile role, home based in Greater Manchester, with regular regional travel and occasional travel further afield.Key responsibilities include: • Installing, maintaining, and repairing hot and cold water systems, heating systems, and drainage, • Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs, • Installing sanitary ware, pipework, valves, traps, and plumbing appliances, • Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks, • Ensuring all works comply with health & safety legislation and building regulations, • Conducting inspections, pressure testing, and commissioning of systems, • Completing job reports, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately, • Liaising professionally with colleagues, contractors, and site contacts, • Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition, • Participating in an on call or emergency call out rota when required, • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating, • Proven experience in domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing environments, • Good knowledge of plumbing systems, UK water regulations, and health & safety standards, • Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical information, • Strong fault finding and problem solving skills, • Good communication and customer service skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • A valid CSCS card, • Full UK driving licence, • Gas Safe registration (ACS), • Facilities management or public sector experience, • Knowledge of heating systems (boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating), • Legionella or water hygiene training, • CAFM system experience, • Permanent role with long term stability, • Varied workload across a broad site portfolio Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Safeguarding Partner Didsbury £42,720 9 months Fixed Term Contract The Safeguarding Partner will establish and implement Safeguarding best practice across Great Places, ensure that the business is compliant with all requirements of safeguarding legislation and internal guidance and controls. You will act as an expert advisor and create and embed a sector leading safeguarding culture across the business, demonstrating high standards of professional boundaries, data protection, record keeping and a customer centred approach. What you’ll be doing • You will support the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers and colleagues, through the development of high-quality Safeguarding training, policy and guidance, • You will advise senior leaders and Strategic Safeguarding Group of obligations under safeguarding best practice, in particular safeguarding legislation, DBS legislation and best practice, • You will coordinate and report to Strategic Safeguarding Group, • You will support the Chair of our Safeguarding Service Excellence Group to ensure continuous improvement, • You will compile high quality data led reports, including biannual reports to Executive Directors and Board on Safeguarding performance and key issues, • You will liaise with Local Authority Safeguarding Boards and coordinate Great Places’ response to Serious Case Reviews and Safeguarding Adult Reviews, • You will set and monitor targets for Safeguarding performance, ensuring value for money and the effective management of resources, • You will develop effective partnerships with key external partners in relation to safeguarding, representing Great Places at external meetings and conferences, • You will develop and deliver high quality training to all colleagues, • You will develop and manage relevant policy and guidance for Safeguarding What you’ll need • Educated to degree level or equivalent or work experience demonstrating graduate level ability, • Experience within a safeguarding role, within the housing sector, social care or statutory agency, including knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice, • Experience of developing and delivering training to a range of different colleague groups, • Experience of cross organisational working and engaging stakeholders, • Excellent data analysis and report writing skills, • Experience of working within a compliance framework, • Use of full range of Microsoft Office, • Good written and verbal communication, • Experience of coaching stakeholders in complex case management, • Organisation and ability to time-manage work load, • The ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills What we need from you • You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning. This part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects., • Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment • Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places), • WPA ¦ Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members, • Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague, • The Market Place ¦ high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more, • Health and wellbeing initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

NEW CONTRACT ROLE - FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 2 - HARDWARE BREAK/FIX) To apply: THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Level 2 Field Service Technician to deliver scheduled onsite hardware repair services across Birmingham. This role involves daily travel (50%+), working independently across multiple customer sites. THE ROLE • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain HP & Lenovo laptops and desktops, • Perform full device strip-downs, component-level replacements and rebuilds, • Carry out scheduled onsite hardware break/fix visits, • Follow strict parts processes and return procedures, • Manage tickets and updates via phone, email and internal systems, • Escalate service delivery issues appropriately, • Maintain tools and testing equipment, • Work independently across field locations REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 3 years' hands-on hardware repair experience (desktop/laptop), • Proven field break/fix experience (HP & Lenovo), • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability, • Comfortable working independently, • Willingness to travel 50%+ daily Email your CV and availability to: PLEASE NOTE This is NOT a deskside support role. We require experienced field hardware break/fix engineers with proven experience repairing HP and Lenovo laptops and desktops. If not training, can be provided but breakfix is essential Candidates who have only carried out basic deskside tasks (e.g. battery or keyboard swaps) will not be considered. KEYWORDS Field Service Technician, Hardware Break/Fix, Laptop Repair, Desktop Repair, HP, Lenovo, Field Engineer, Level 2 Engineer, Hardware Diagnostics

Data Cabling Engineers – 6m Contract Start April Due to winning some exciting new business, we are looking for aspiring Cabling Engineers to join us for various roles from Assistants to Juniors, working across various contracts, some of which will involve nights and working away as part of our exemplary team. Barron McCann Ltd Barron McCann Ltd is an independent, award-winning IT Service Provider delivering end-to-end IT support solutions — from help desk services to rapid-response, on-site repair and maintenance. We support some of the UK’s most prestigious high-street brands, and our reputation is built on quality, innovation, and expertise. The Role These are field-based roles, working primarily across large retail premises and customer sites. You’ll be responsible for installing, testing, and terminating Cat6 and Cat6a copper cabling and associated network equipment such as Switches and Wireless Access points. You’ll work closely with our IT and project teams, following installation design drawings and specifications, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards that exceed both Barron McCann’s and our customers’ expectations. Full training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to: • Work towards City & Guilds 3663 or CNIT qualifications, • Gain exposure to fibre technologies, • Become Security Cleared, • Learn cabinet dressing and presentation to a high professional standard, • Experienced in pulling and terminating Cat5/Cat6 cables?, • Have a good understanding of network devices, • Looking to advance your career in copper and fibre infrastructure? Ideal Skills & Experience (But not strictly necessary) • Experience installing network cabling infrastructure across varied building types, • Copper cable termination and testing, • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, fire safety, construction standards, and asbestos awareness, • A good understanding of network devices such as Switches and Wireless Access Points, • ECS Card/CSCS, • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and flexible approach, • Strong communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders, • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workloads, • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, changing environment, • Willingness to undertake customer-specific training and accreditations, • Installation of cable containment systems including PVC and galvanised steel trunking, tray, basket, and conduit, • IPAF certification, • PASMA, • CNCI or equivalent, • Industry qualification such as CNCI or City & Guilds or similar, • Fully expensed company vehicle, • Fuel card, • Company mobile phone, • Company credit card

Our client, a leading company within the IT sector, are looking to recruit an organised, professional and efficient 1st Line Service Desk Analyst to join a technical team proving support to a UK wide client base. Reporting to the IT Manager, duties to include. • Resolving incoming IT queries remotely via email and phone, or at the office., • Prioritising and resolving IT concerns and escalating serious issues to relevant stakeholders., • Avoiding service interruptions by performing system installations, updates, and maintenance procedures., • Working to different service levels and KPI’s, but at all times you’ll provide exceptional customer service ensuring a superb customer experience., • Preparing training manuals and FAQ materials for easy-access end-user guidance., • Documenting processes and maintaining service desk records., • Making recommendations to optimize IT performance and to prevent future problems., • Collaborating with internal departments to ensure that IT needs are met., • Keeping informed of advancements in IT. As an ideal candidate you will possess proven experience within a customer service role and a background in IT Support role would be desirable, a degree in IT or a CompTIA certificate or similar could be beneficial but not essential together with excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues in an efficient manner. In return the company offers the chance to join a friendly and supportive team within a relaxed and cutting-edge work environment together with a competitive salary, superb range of employee benefits and amazing opportunities for inhouse training and personal development within your career.

Lead Customer Insights Analyst £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus Hybrid - Manchester (2 days per week) This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to shape how customer insight is embedded across an organisation. You will sit at the centre of strategy, analytics and transformation, building the frameworks, data foundations and ways of working that enable high impact, decision ready insight at scale. The Company They are a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on customer experience and data driven decision making. Customer insight sits at the heart of their transformation agenda, supporting senior leaders to act with confidence. The environment is collaborative, fast moving and focused on long term value creation through analytics and AI. The Role • Lead the strategic enablement of a central insights capability, focusing on scalable, self service analytics, • Design and maintain a holistic 360 degree customer view across internal and external data sources, • Build and embed frameworks, standards and reusable assets for analytics and insight generation, • Drive the development of data infrastructure, governance and quality to support trusted insight, • Champion innovation in advanced analytics, machine learning and AI, evaluating and adopting new approaches, • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders, • Coach and mentor analytics professionals, raising analytical maturity across the organisation, • Lead and contribute to enterprise wide initiatives that link insight to measurable business outcomes Your Skills and Experience • Strong commercial experience in customer insight, analytics strategy and transformation, • Deep capability in data architecture, integration and connectivity across multiple data sources, • Advanced knowledge of machine learning, predictive modelling and modern analytics frameworks, • Proven ability to design integrated customer data assets that support decision making, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders, • Ability to synthesise complex data signals into clear, impactful insight, • Experience working in highly regulated or complex environments is beneficial What They Offer • Competitive salary and performance related bonus, • Opportunity to shape an enterprise level customer insight strategy, • Clear scope for career progression within a growing analytics leadership function, • Supportive culture with a strong focus on learning, innovation and impact How to Apply If you are looking to lead customer insight strategy and drive meaningful transformation through data, apply now.

Job Purpose\n\nWe are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.\n\nMain Duties\n\nProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.\nProviding an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers\nDemonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk\nProviding "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution \n\nWhat you Bring to the Team\n\nEAP experience \nAccredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process\nMinimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours\n12 months post qualification experience\nRegistered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)\nRelevant telephone experience\nHigh level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)\nHigh level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets\nGood communication and customer service skills\nExperience working withing a target driven environment Employee Benefits:\n\nBACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for \nBACP CBD Hub\nUp to £70 per month for supervision \nMonthly incentives such as weekends away! \n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\nDay off on your birthday\nCash plan for you (and your children, if any)\nContractual sick pay\nPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' service\nPension Plan and Life Insurance\nPension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\nHoliday season bonus after 3 years' service\nProfit share scheme\nSeason ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nCycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nAccess to Employee Assistance Programme\nFree breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!\nCompany incentives, access to discount schemes\nDiscounted glasses/contact lenses prescription \n\nIf you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv!\n\n50357SK\n\nINDMANS\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

I'm looking for an experienced D365 Support Analyst to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, support, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, Supply Chain Management, and Commerce. This role sits at the intersection of day-to-day operational support and technology transformation, supporting both internal teams and external suppliers. What you'll be doing:Operational & Application Support • Providing 1st and 2nd line support for Dynamics 365 (CE, SCM, Dual Write) and integrated systems such as POS, payments, printing, eCommerce, document management, and EDI solutions, • Troubleshooting and resolving incidents with minimal disruption to business operations, • Monitoring system performance (e.g. batch processing, performance issues) and proactively addressing problems, • Managing support tickets effectively and resolving them within agreed SLAs, with some out-of-hours support required, • Assisting with SLA reporting, • Supporting projects and system upgrades, from testing through to live environmentsCustomer & Stakeholder Engagement, • Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, • Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business users, translating requirements and enabling collaboration, • Providing regular updates to users on ticket progress and resolution, • Becoming a trusted advisor and ensuring a positive support experienceProjects & Continuous Improvement, • Supporting testing, training, and documentation for new system rollouts, • Contributing to internal knowledge bases and cross-team knowledge sharing, • Assisting in the development of apps, CRM functionality, and expanded use of D365, • Sharing insights to optimise systems and improve user experienceDocumentation & Training, • Creating and maintaining high-quality functional documentation, • Preparing and delivering training sessions for super users, • Ensuring knowledge retention within the Technology and Change teamEssential Skills:, • Good experience working with Dynamics AX or D365 Finance & Operations, • Experience supporting business-critical applications, ideally within retail or manufacturing environments, • Hands-on experience with POS systems (hardware and software), • Strong problem-solving and incident management skills, • Basic understanding of Windows OS, ERP systems, and APIs/web services, • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlinesDesirable, • Exposure to D365 modules including Finance, Warehouse & Operations, CE, and Commerce, • Technical knowledge of SQL Server, SSRS, Logic Apps, Azure, and BI services, • Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and JavaScript/C# for plugins, • Configuration experience across workflows, system and user interfaces, and field management, • ITIL certification or experience working in structured IT service environments Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Continuous Improvement Manager role based in Stockport. Working for w well established, market leading manufacturing company. Client Details Our client is a well established, growing manufacturing company who are a market leader in their field. Description · Lead change initiatives across all areas of the business by identifying, quantifying, and managing projects from operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions. · Develop the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and deploy lean tools and techniques to meet business requirements, focusing on process improvements in Safety, quality, cost, service, and inventory management whilst growing the people within. · Implement best practice lean tools and techniques within the business, including Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma, by coaching and training managers, supervisors, and staff; lead Kaizen and 5S events to ensure methodologies align with the business and customer demands. · Achieve annualized project savings as outlined in the business strategy/growth plans; coordinate project activities during profit planning and support the Operations team with project management and departmental goals. · Continuously enhance project management techniques and coach others in their use, ensuring clear management and timely closure of projects, with accurate plans and concise, high-quality status presentations. · Support and reduce business issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans for all areas of the business. · Engage the entire organization to promote Lean/CI benefits and foster a culture of continuous improvement as a core business ethos. · Maintain a flexible approach to CI, adapting to the changing needs of the business to achieve goals and objectives inline with the full business strategy agreed at senior level. · Demonstrate proficiency in process improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, and 5S; coordinate self-assessments and implement action plans to address gaps. · Develop and advance tools and methodologies as appropriate to meet business requirements. · Deliver projects and plans that achieve annualized savings, increase OEE as defined by business objectives · Lead, train, and coach others in lean tools and techniques, building expertise throughout the business and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet all business KPIs. · Own and manage the Kaizen calendar, ensuring deployment and support of activities throughout the business. · Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) events and activities to achieve targeted cost reductions where appropriate. Profile · You will be a proven process / continuous improvement manager within a manufacturing environment. · You may have come from a production, operations or quality background within manufacturing originally but will now be an established continuous improvement manager · Relevant proven experience and or six sigma trained (demonstrated) · Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing/warehouse and or engineering environment · Motivated to deliver/achieve with a engaging approach and take people with them on the journey · Ability to work with all levels of the business and set clear pathways vs strategy · Demonstrates a collaborative approach · Experience in working with and training cross-functional groups · IT literate - proficient in SAP use of SharePoint and able to bring new ideas technology into the business Job Offer £60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits

Operations Manager - Responsive Repairs\n\nLocation: Manchester\n\nSalary: £61,518\n\nYou will lead a team of Repairs Service Delivery Managers delivering works on responsive repairs. Working collaboratively across the wider team. You will ensure repairs are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You will be accountable for operational performance, contract management and continuous service improvement, using data and customer insight to drive performance.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nWorking collaboratively with the planning team to schedule works in order to maximise productivity and efficiency.\n\nContractor relationship management, including allocation of works and monitoring the portal\n\nManaging stakeholder relationships with colleagues across the wider team, organisation and externally.\n\nMonitor KPIs such as First Time Fix, Jobs completed in target, customer satisfaction are in line with agreed SLAs\n\nBeing the point of contact for Stage 1 complaints, investigating and feeding back in a timely manner\n\nLeading on Service Excellence Groups and required\n\nManaging your Departments Budget.\n\nProactive resource planning of your team.\n\nWhat we need from you\n\nA commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing\n\nA passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities\n\nA commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places\n\nA commitment to continuous learning and improvement\n\nAbility to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity\n\nAn ability to work in uncertainty\n\nTo be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity\n\nAs a line manager you will need to actively support your colleagues with their development and well-being, some experience of this is desirable but not essential as we offer full support to people transitioning into a management role\n\nWhat you will need\n\nHNC/HND in Construction management, Building Surveying, Property Maintenance, or related field desirable\n\nRecognised H&S qualification NEBOSH or IOSH desirable\n\nExperienced in contractor management and procurement frameworks\n\nMembership or working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIH)- desirable\n\nGood understanding of Landlord and tenant act 1985 and fitness for human habitation act 2018\n\nAwareness and understanding of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023\n\nAwareness of Pre-Action Protocol for housing condition claims and legal processes\n\nGreat Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment; this role is subject to a basic DBS check’\n\nSupport towards the delivery of the corporate plan\n\nWhat we give you in return for your hard work and commitment\n\nPension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)\n\nWPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members)\n\nWays of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working\n\nAnnual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays\n\nReward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’\n\nProfessional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague\n\nThe Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more\n\nWage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages\n\nHealth and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing\n\nAt Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.\n\nClosing date: 24th May 2026\n\nShortlist date: 25th May 2026\n\nInterview date: TBC

First Line IT Support | Stockport | Retail | Up to £28,000 basic plus bonus Zachary Daniels are recruiting First Line IT Support for a fast growing, award winning retailer in Stockport. This a Monday - Friday role, with a basic salary of up to £28,000 plus additional benefits and guaranteed bonuses!! We are looking for a friendly and proactive individual to join their IT team as a First Line Support Analyst. The Company: Our client is an award winning, high-profile volume retailer renowned for their excellent customer service and fantastic growth. They have a fantastic culture within their stores and put huge value on their people! The Role of the First Line IT Support: • Provide first-line technical support to users across multiple sites and a growing online customer base, • Troubleshoot and resolve IT issues, escalating where necessary, • Support and maintain business applications and network infrastructure, • Assist with system design, testing and ongoing IT projects, • Genuine interest in IT, • Enjoy problem solving, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Highly motivated and ambitious, • A self starter with a can do attitude Working for one of the largest and most successful retailers in the UK, the long term career prospects of this IT Support role are fantastic. If this describes you, your skills and your aspirations and you want to join a vibrant company that's really going places, then send your full, up to date CV immediately to be considered for the role. BH35936

Dynamics 365 CRM Lead Consultant Remote (UK-Only) Nigel Frank International are partnered with an established ISV who are looking for a Lead D365 CE Consultant to join as a subject matter expert across D365 & Power Platform and help to support organisations in shaping and implementing CRM solutions aligned with their objectives! You will work closely with stakeholders and internal teams to gather requirements, run workshops, and translate business needs into practical, scalable solutions. This includes configuring and extending Dynamics 365 CRM, supporting integration's, delivering demonstrations and training, and contributing to the ongoing development of internal CRM offerings. Responsibilities - • Serve as a subject matter expert for the Power Platform, both internally and externally., • Lead and participate in full project lifecycles across a range of Dynamics 365 CRM implementations., • Gather and analyse requirements through stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation., • Support customers in the ongoing optimisation and evolution of their Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform solutions., • Ensure best-practice methodologies and structured processes are followed throughout delivery., • Deliver presentations, demonstrations, and user training to both existing and prospective clients., • Oversee development and deployment activities across environments (Dev / UAT / Live)., • Extensive experience applying Power Platform capabilities to real-world customer requirements., • Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE - Sales & Customer Service (preferable), • Experience using Power Platform features alongside AI and Copilot functionality., • Proven ability to design and deliver customer training., • Starting Salary - £70k - £85k (dependant on experience), • Private Healthcare, • Enhanced Pension Contributions, • Flexible, Remote Working Model & More!

We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities. What You’ll Be Doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. • Provide prompt, professional responses to client and resident enquiries, ensuring clear updates on outstanding issues, • Oversee all health, safety and compliance requirements across your portfolio, • Ensure developments operate in line with leases, legislation and best practice, • Prepare accurate annual budgets and monitor expenditure to maintain strong cost control, • Carry out regular site inspections to ensure high standards of maintenance, • Manage contractors to deliver quality, value-for-money services, • Oversee major works projects, including compliance, contractor coordination and liaison with surveyors, • Attend on-site resident meetings, including occasional out-of-hours sessions, • Build strong client relationships and act as the main point of contact for your developments, • Work closely with your Property Coordinator to ensure efficient administration, • Maintain accurate property records and contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting, • Deliver excellent customer service through professionalism and strong technical knowledge, • Minimum 1-3 years block and estate management experience., • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role, • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards, • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support, • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most, • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most, • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally, • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services, • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way, • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart

Role Purpose You will be joining a leisure company who are looking for a Group Facilities Manager who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all sites across the UK, ensuring every site operates safely and to high standards. This role owns the performance, condition, and longevity of all physical assets across the group. The successful candidate will ensure every site is safe, fully operational, meticulously maintained, and presented to the high standards expected.Working closely with managers, regional leadership, and external contractors, the Group Facilities Manager will implement robust maintenance systems, control supplier performance, protect asset value, and ensure their sites operate reliably and efficiently at all times. This is a hands-on, senior operational role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and proven experience managing facilities across a multi-site estate. The role is critical in supporting continued national expansion and delivering a consistent, premium customer experience across every location.Key Responsibilities1. Estate Ownership & Maintenance Control • Take full responsibility for the condition, safety, and functionality of all sites., • Build and manage a group-wide repairs & maintenance reporting system with all managers., • Triage, prioritise, and resolve all reactive maintenance issues across the estate., • Attend sites regularly and be physically present where problems need fixing., • Ensure zero tolerance on long-outstanding issues. 2. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Design, implement, and continuously improve a group maintenance schedule, • Building fabric, • Mechanical & electrical systems, • Plumbing & drainage, • HVAC & ventilation, • Catering and bar equipment, • IT, CCTV, access control and WiFi, • Build and maintain a central maintenance log for every site., • Introduce service intervals, inspection regimes, and reporting templates. 3. Supplier Sourcing & Contract Management • Go to market to source and appoint approved national and regional contractors, including:, • Electrical, • Plumbing, • General building & DIY, • Court maintenance specialists, • HVAC, • Fire & security, • Negotiate call-out rates, SLAs, warranties, and retainer agreements., • Create a preferred supplier framework with clear standards and response times., • Manage performance, costs, and quality - remove underperforming suppliers quickly. 4. Asset, Warranty & O&M Management • Build and maintain an asset register across the group., • Track and manage:, • Product warranties, • Guarantees, • Aftercare agreements, • Installer liabilities, • Ensure O&M manuals are created, stored, and kept up to date for every site., • Own all handover documentation from new builds and refurbishments., • Ensure sites operate assets in line with manufacturer requirements. 5. New Site Handover & Growth Support • Lead on the facilities side of new site openings, including:, • Snagging, • Defect management, • Supplier aftercare, • Warranty setup, • O&M compilation 6. Cross-Functional Support • Work closely with managers to train them on reporting, basic checks, and asset care., • Liaise with marketing where physical assets are required on site (signage, price boards, POS, promotional installs)., • Support operations and regional management with estate performance reporting., • Has 5+ years experience in multi-site facilities management (leisure, gyms, hospitality, retail, logistics, or sports facilities ideal)., • Is commercial, tough, organised, and decisive., • Is used to running contractors, not being run by them., • Is highly practical - understands buildings, M&E, and maintenance in the real world., • Can build systems, but also roll their sleeves up., • Is comfortable travelling, being on site, climbing ladders, and dealing with issues directly., • Can implement standards and hold people accountable., • Multi-site maintenance management, • Contractor sourcing & negotiation, • Planned preventative maintenance systems, • Asset and warranty management, • Building services & general construction knowledge, • Health & safety awareness, • Budget control and cost tracking Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Our client, a leading Audio-Visual solutions & Unified communications provider, delivering high-quality AV installations, support, and managed services across education, public sector, and commercial environments. As their client base continues to grow, they are looking for a proactive and technically skilled AV Technician to join our expanding team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid environment and enjoys supporting a wide range of users, technologies, and specialist equipment. As an AV Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of AV, IT, and specialist hardware across a large and diverse user base. You’ll provide first-line technical support, maintain AV systems, and support live events, teaching spaces, and high-profile activities throughout the year. • Provide first-line technical support in both corporate and public sector environments, • Manage and support 2,000+ endpoints, including Windows and macOS devices, ensuring seamless integration and performance, • Deploy, configure, and maintain specialist hardware such as projectors, printers, VR equipment, laser cutters, and other technical systems, • Deliver AV and technical support for lectures, open days, weekend events, and critical academic periods, • Set up, test, and troubleshoot AV systems including microphones, cameras, displays, control systems, and streaming equipment, • Support the operation of meeting rooms, and event venues, ensuring all technology is functioning effectively, • Create, update, and maintain training materials, user guides, documentation, and support videos to improve user self-service, • Work collaboratively with IT, facilities, and clients to ensure a high-quality user experience, • Assist with asset management, equipment tracking, and lifecycle planning As a successful candidate ideally you will have experience in an AV Technician, IT Support, Technical Support, or similar hands-on technical role with a good understanding of AV systems, hardware setup, and troubleshooting. Confident supporting Windows and macOS devices in a large-scale environment together with excellent communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to support users of all technical levels. Knowledge of Teams Rooms, Zoom, Crestron, Extron, or similar AV platforms and basic networking experience (IP addressing, VLANs, connectivity troubleshooting) would be beneficial. In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, training and certification opportunities across AV and IT technologies, excellent scope for career progression within a growing technical division within a supportive team environment.

ITAM Product Manager - ServiceNow HAM/SAM Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client, for an experienced ITAM Product Manager. This role suits an experienced IT Service Management professional with strong ServiceNow HAM/SAM expertise and a background in product ownership, data reporting, and process improvement. You will work closely with technology teams to improve IT service management processes and support the delivery of technology services. The focus is on driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and improving the customer journey through better service design and delivery. This role offers hybrid working and can be based in Northampton, Glasgow, Knutsford or Manchester. Key responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and maintain IT service processes aligned to business objectives and best practice., • Produce reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement., • Work with stakeholders and technology teams to assess needs, improve service delivery, and ensure regulatory alignment., • Create clear process documentation and support training on new or updated ways of working., • Identify and manage risk and control issues relating to technology standards and processes. Requirements: • Deep ServiceNow HAM/SAM expertise, including modules, ACLs, and workflows., • Strong data management and MI reporting skills., • Agile Product Ownership experience.

Administrator (Waste Management Services) Manchester, England £25,000 - £28,000 + Training + Progression + Pension Are you an Administrator, coming from a background within the Waste Management/Construction/Manufacturing sector or a related field, having previous working experience within an Administrative role or a similar position, looking to join a rapidly growing company, going from strength to strength, taking the waste management industry by storm? Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, joining a well-established, very-respected company, quickly making a name for themselves within the Waste Management Industry, recognised for their premium service and high-quality workmanship in every project they undertake? On offer for the successful Administrator or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a well-respected, highly impressive company, offering not only scalable career progression opportunities as your role evolves and the company grows, but also best-in-class training and development opportunities. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a close-knit, family run company, revered for both their premium products, service, and workmanship in very project they complete. In this role, the successful Administrator or similar will be responsible for providing general administrative support across departments as well as maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring all company documents are up to date. In addition, you will also be responsible for handling phone and email enquiries, directing them appropriately as well as supporting customer services, resolving client queries as and when needed. On top of this, you will be responsible for processing invoices, purchase orders, and financial paperwork, alongside liaising with suppliers, clients, and internal teams. Finally, you will be responsible for coordinating meetings, appointments, and calendars, preparing both reports, presentations by carrying out general office tasks eg. filing, scanning, data entry etc… The ideal Administrator or similar will come from a background within the Waste Management/Construction/Manufacturing sector or a related field as well as having previous working experience within an Administrator role or an associated position. Finally, you will have strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously. The Role: • General administrative tasks, • Meeting/calendar organisation, • Background within the Waste Management/Construction/Manufacturing sector or a related field, • Previous working experience within an Administrative role or an associated position Keywords: Administrator, Waste Management, Training, Progression, Bonus, Manchester, England 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

The Business Intelligence Specialist will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to collate, analyse and present data and information to ensure successful delivery of performance targets within Great Places. What you’ll be doing • Supporting the business to accurately report performance information, • Collaborating with service owners and subject matter experts across the Group to design, develop and build appropriate tools to present routine BI analysis, supporting the Group’s Performance Management Framework and operational management of the business., • Using data to gather greater insight and intelligence around key drivers of performance, resulting in intelligence led decision making, • Providing bespoke analysis and technical expertise through appropriate analysis and visualisation techniques such as Power BI and GIS, to support colleagues across the business with scrutinising data., • Regularly presenting data visualisations to colleagues from across the Group What you’ll need • Advanced knowledge of Excel with proven capability of handling large, complex data sets., • Experience of using a range of analytical techniques, from basic to advanced and understanding the appropriateness of use., • Experience of Research techniques such as qualitative and quantitative data collections methods., • Understanding of the business imperative behind accurate regulatory reporting and other compliance reporting requirements., • Experience of cross organisational working and engaging stakeholders, • Data analysis and report writing, • Experience using visualisation tools such as Power BI What we need from you • A passion for customer service, • Ability to understand the business BI requirements and succinctly articulate these back to colleagues in technical roles who will be required to support., • Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements., • First class attention to detail, • Excellent relationship management skills What we need from you • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing, • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities, • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places, • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity, • An ability to work in uncertainty., • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment • Pension¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places), • WPA¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members), • Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working, • Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays, • Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague, • The Market Place¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more, • Wage Stream¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages, • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing

WHO IS Fusion? At Fusion, we’re not just a team—we’re a community of passionate, forward-thinking individuals who are shaping the future of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). As leaders and innovators in our field, we’re committed to creating spaces where students thrive, learn, and grow. Every day, we pour our hearts into delivering a superior experience for our residents, driven by a culture of kindness, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. We’re more than a workplace—we’re a place where you can make a real difference. Your Role: A Day in the Life of a Maintenance Technician As a Maintenance Technician at Fusion, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the high standards of our student accommodation. You won’t just be fixing things—you’ll be ensuring that our residents’ homes are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained, allowing them to focus on what matters most: their studies and personal growth. You’ll have the chance to interact directly with our residents, and your customer service skills will shine as you resolve maintenance issues efficiently, while keeping things friendly and approachable. Your responsibilities include: 1. Maintenance & Facilities Management • Perform routine inspections to identify any maintenance needs across the property., • Carry out general repairs, including plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, to keep everything running smoothly., • Respond quickly to maintenance requests from residents, meeting our high service standards., • Coordinate with external contractors and tradespeople, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard. 2. Safety & Compliance • Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and best practices., • Conduct safety checks and preventative maintenance on M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) systems, ensuring everything is up to code., • Keep accurate records of all maintenance tasks and reports to meet health and safety regulations. 3. Preventative Maintenance • Play a vital role in developing and executing proactive maintenance programs that increase the lifespan of our equipment., • Perform regular maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, ensuring smooth and safe operation at all times. 4. Inventory Management • Oversee the maintenance supplies and equipment inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels., • Regularly inspect supplies, ensuring everything is in working order and ready when needed. 5. Janitorial Duties • Keep bin stores and refuse areas clean and organized., • Coordinate refuse removal and ensure cleanliness around the building, keeping Fusion looking its best., • Pitch in with cleaning duties as needed, maintaining a top-tier standard of cleanliness throughout the property. 6. Resident Interaction • Build positive, professional relationships with residents, offering support and assistance when needed., • Address any issues or inquiries promptly and courteously, ensuring every resident’s experience is smooth and hassle-free. While this is a broad outline of your responsibilities, every day at Fusion will bring its own challenges and opportunities. Flexibility is key, with some occasional weekend and evening work, particularly during busy student intake periods. KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES • Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: You can quickly diagnose issues and figure out the best way to fix them., • Customer-Focused: You understand the importance of making sure our students feel at home, addressing their needs with care and confidence., • Strong Communicator: You know how to interact professionally and clearly, both in writing and in person., • Adaptable & Dynamic: You’re comfortable managing a variety of tasks and keeping up with the fast pace of student life., • Time Management: You can juggle priorities effectively, even when unexpected issues arise., • Team Player: You enjoy collaborating and contributing to a positive, supportive workplace., • Detail-Oriented: You take pride in ensuring everything is done to the highest standard. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential: • Previous experience in maintenance or facilities management is preferred., • Strong teamwork and customer service skills are a must., • A proactive approach, with the ability to solve problems quickly and creatively., • Comfortable working independently or as part of a team., • Trade certifications (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)., • Experience in student accommodation or a similar setting., • At Fusion, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission-driven company where your work directly contributes to a positive, vibrant community. If you’re passionate about creating the best possible living environment for students and are ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Tradesperson - Manchester (Job Ref: 26/TPMN) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. With our ever increasing number of new clinics opening on the high street across the UK and Ireland, we require several new staff members to join our Facilities team. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Tradesperson to join our Facilities team. Location: Home based in the Greater Manchester area, with regular travel required to Randox sites, mainly across the North of England and Scotland. Some travel to other parts of the UK and Ireland will be required on some occasions. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Some flexibility may be required. What does this role involve? This role will be responsible for providing efficient, high-quality maintenance and minor repair services across buildings and facilities, ensuring a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for occupants and visitors. Key duties of the role will include: • Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repair works across multiple trades., • Undertake basic plumbing, joinery, painting, decorating, and general building repairs., • Repair or replace fixtures and fittings (doors, locks, hinges, shelving, signage, etc.)., • Carry out minor electrical tasks where permitted (e.g. changing light fittings)., • Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely manner., • Assist with planned preventative maintenance tasks., • Identify and report defects requiring specialist contractor intervention., • Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations and safe systems of work., • Maintain accurate records of work completed., • Keep tools, stores, and work areas tidy and safe., • Provide courteous and professional customer service to staff, tenants, or clients., • Travel regularly to different existing and new Randox sites throughout the UK and Ireland. Who can apply? Essential Criteria: • Proven experience in a trade, caretaker, maintenance, or similar role., • Good practical knowledge across multiple trades (e.g. basic plumbing, joinery, decorating)., • Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools., • Understanding of health & safety practices in a maintenance environment., • Ability to carry out work independently with minimal supervision., • Good problem-solving and organisational skills., • Strong communication and customer service skills., • Physical ability to carry out manual tasks., • CSCS card., • Full UK driving licence., • Flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland. Desirable Criteria: • Relevant trade qualification(s) or vocational training (e.g. NVQ Level 2)., • Experience working in facilities management, housing, schools, or healthcare settings., • Basic electrical or plumbing certification., • Knowledge of legionella awareness or asbestos awareness., • Experience using maintenance request or CAFM systems., • Experience supervising contractors or apprentices., • Additional trade skills (e.g. tiling, patch plastering, basic flooring). How do I apply? Click "Apply" on the site you are viewing this advert on to submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may remain open for up to 30 days but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received to fill the role. We look forward to hearing from you! About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Purpose\n\nWe are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.\n\nMain Duties\n\nProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.\nProviding an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers\nDemonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk\nProviding "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution \n\nWhat you Bring to the Team\n\nEAP experience \nAccredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process\nMinimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours\n12 months post qualification experience\nRegistered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)\nRelevant telephone experience\nHigh level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)\nHigh level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets\nGood communication and customer service skills\nExperience working withing a target driven environment Employee Benefits:\n\nBACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for \nBACP CBD Hub\nUp to £70 per month for supervision \nMonthly incentives such as weekends away! \n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\nDay off on your birthday\nCash plan for you (and your children, if any)\nContractual sick pay\nPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' service\nPension Plan and Life Insurance\nPension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\nHoliday season bonus after 3 years' service\nProfit share scheme\nSeason ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nCycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period\nAccess to Employee Assistance Programme\nFree breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!\nCompany incentives, access to discount schemes\nDiscounted glasses/contact lenses prescription \n\nIf you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv! \n\n50357SK\n\nINDMANS\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Housekeeping to lead and manage our housekeeping team within a high-quality care home environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our residents, families, and visitors. You will play a vital part in ensuring the home is always inspection-ready, supporting resident wellbeing, and maintaining compliance with CQC and infection control standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, manage and support the housekeeping team, including training, supervisions, appraisals and rota management., • Oversee daily housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure consistently high cleanliness and presentation standards., • Maintain a safe, homely, and inspection-ready environment for residents, visitors and staff., • Ensure full compliance with infection prevention & control, COSHH, health & safety, and CQC standards., • Carry out environmental audits, risk assessments, and drive quality improvement actions., • Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, clinical and maintenance teams., • Manage housekeeping stock, equipment and departmental budget., • A confident Head of Department experience in housekeeping within healthcare, hospitality or care settings with minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing a housekeeping team., • Passionate about delivering high standards and excellent customer service., • Knowledgeable in cleaning, infection control, safeguarding and health & safety., • Reliable, professional and compassionate., • This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the job. Other duties may need to be undertaken commensurate with this position.

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol or London in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.Taking High Level Designs into Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: - • Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design, • Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design, • Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services, • Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables, • Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level, • Customer migration planning and implementation, • Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation, • Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations, • Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions, • Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients., • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, • HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:, • Aruba AOS-S Switches, • Aruba AOS-8 WLAN, • Aruba AOS-CX Switches, • Aruba AOS-10 WLAN, • Aruba Central, • Aruba ClearPass, • Aruba SD-WAN, • Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:, • Traditional Cisco WAN, • Traditional Cisco LAN, • Cisco Wireless, • Cisco SDA, • Catalyst Centre Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

About Us At Anglian we are a leading home improvement company committed to providing high-quality Windows, Doors, Conservatories and Roof line products and exceptional customer service. Our success is built on innovation, dedication, and a customer-first approach. Join us to make a real impact in an exciting business. The Role We are currently seeking a Field Manager to join our team. You will be at the heart of our daily operations, field based, leading and organising our self - employed Installation teams, inspecting works completed. At all times providing first class service to our customers to ensure that installations are completed within agreed timescales and to Anglian's quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Deliver an exceptional customer experience, adhering to Anglian standards, • Monitor 6-7 installation teams to ensure timely and quality installations., • Provide support to installation teams to develop their skills and performance., • Handle customer installation queries or issues in a professional and timely manner thus enabling prompt account settlement upon completion of the job., • Knowledge of installation processes and best practices., • Good On – Site presence; interpersonal skills, comfortable talking to customers., • Previous experience in a similar role within the home improvement or construction industry., • Strong organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail., • Competitive salary, • Pension, • Company Car, • 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and increasing to 33 days with service within 2 years)., • An additional paid day for your birthday, • Paid time off annually to volunteer, • Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources., • Heavily discounted employee purchase scheme on all Company products, • Group perks & discounts on most major high street retailers including food shopping, days out, cinema, theatre, dining, mobile phones, • Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions, • Access to extensive financial well-being resources including flexible pay and competitive savings & borrowing products Important Information About Right to Work We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our team. For this role, applications will only be accepted from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, or who can independently secure this right. This position does not meet the Home Office requirements for employer visa sponsorship. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can find helpful information on the UK government website . Thank you for your understanding Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Job Title: First Line Support Technician Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as an First Line Support Technician. Netteam tX is a comprehensive IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering a complete suite of technology solutions to businesses across the UK. At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the Role: We are looking for an ambitious Tier 1 Engineer, to join our Helpdesk Team, working from our Manchester office. You will provide first-line technical support in a Service Desk environment for multiple clients, working closely with other Support Technicians. You will manage incidents from logging to resolution, gaining valuable exposure to a diverse range of technologies and enhancing your knowledge and skills. This is the perfect opportunity for someone currently working as a First Line Support Technician, looking to develop their skills or someone who is looking for their first role in IT and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service. Training will be offered to support someone with aspirations to move into a Second Line role. Key Responsibilities: • Answering incoming calls to Service Desk, logging and actioning end-user service requests in PSA system, following Service Desk procedures and policies, • Address technical queries promptly and efficiently, prioritising them to meet KPIs and customer service expectations, • Providing timely updates on tickets to end-users via telephone and email systems, • Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating where necessary using escalation process and protocols, • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot client hardware and software in accordance with company standards, including reconfiguring and performing system upgrades when necessary, • Setting up new devices for our client base, both Windows and Mac, • Completion of laptop pre-builds and post-builds, • Maintain and update accurate client site documentation via IT Glue, • Comply with company's Information Security policies and procedures, • Managing your time efficiently and planning your day accordingly, • Keep up to date with new technologies adopted by Netteam and our client base Experience: • Ability to work unsupervised, independently and as part of a team, • IT related degree or relevant qualifications highly desirable, • Have a proven history of being able to troubleshoot and resolve issues, technical or outside IT, • Able to demonstrate a good all-round knowledge of IT principles, • Experience with PSA/RMM tools such as Autotask, AEM and IT Glue to provide enhanced support services to all clients would be advantageous, • Experience in initial remote diagnostics along with analysis and monitoring would be advantageous, • The willingness to learn new software and hardware skills, • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environments, • Knowledge of Microsoft cloud solutions including Office 365, Backup/DRaaS and related technologies, • Overall appreciation of client system security, • Friendly and professional, • Excited about tech and thrives on developing understanding of new technologies, • Possesses good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues to non-technical clients, • Recognises the importance of frequent and clear communications, • Keen to research new products and information around technical solutions that could provide answers and solve problems which benefit the whole team, • Feel that every day is a day of learning, • Disciplined, with the ability to prioritise and execute tasks under pressure, • We make work life balance a normal, not a benefit, • We offer some flexibility to work from home, • A fun and productive place to work, • Great team of people to work alongside, • Workplace Pension, • Comprehensive inhouse and external training offered We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Other: In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: 1st Line IT Support Engineer, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, IT Services Manager, 1stLine Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.