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Bring your heart. Share your humour. Change lives. Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported. We’re looking for Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Ilminster. This is a full-time role with shift patterns that include: • 14-hour shifts, • Day shifts, • Sleep-ins required, • Weekend work is essential At Lifeways, we don’t just support people—we empower them to live life their way. We’re the UK’s largest supported living provider, proudly supporting communities since 1995. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll give you the training, tools, and team support to thrive. Because when you feel valued and supported, you’re empowered to make a real impact—every single day. We believe great support starts with great people. That’s why we offer: • £12.60 per hour, • £200 Referral Bonus – Bring a friend, get rewarded, • 3% Employer Pension Contribution, • Free DBS Check, • Lifeways Rewards – Cashback and discounts at major retailers, cinemas, theme parks, holidays and more, • Gym Discounts – Save up to £192 a year, • New! 10% Off at B&Q – Because your home deserves care too, • Blue Light Card Eligibility – Discounts on food, shopping, travel, and days out, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to £1,000, • Eye Care & Health Cash Plans – Claim back costs for dental, optical, therapy and more, • Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support and advice, • 8 Paid Training Days Per Year, • Access to funded qualifications and apprenticeships You’ll be supporting two sociable residents with complex health needs. They love getting out and about, so you’ll be joining them for: • Shopping trips, • Days out in the community, • Medication and health monitoring, • Financial and dietary needs You might be: • A Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant, • Patient, empathetic, and reliable, • A great communicator with a sense of humour, • Calm under pressure and happy to go with the flow LWGAK

Company Description South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet Full Time: 39 hours a week Salary: £51,984 Location: Hinkley Point C Due to our rapid growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our Night Shift team on our Hinkley Point C contract, based primarily at the HPC site. Hinkley Point C is a large-scale, 24/7 construction project, with thousands of employees clocking in and out every day and night. It's also high security, meaning you'll get an extra hour of pay each day when you take the private HPC bus to and from the site. Our nightshift team work hard and take pride in what they do, creating thousands of meals each night using fresh produce prepared and delivered daily from our Central Production Kitchen in North Petherton. From our Kitchen Assistants to our Chef Managers - everyone receives professional training and support to ensure our standards of hygiene, quality and presentation are always high, especially when working in such a fast-paced environment. At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are: • Togetherness - Be a tractor not a trailer., • Nurture - You grow, I grow, we grow., • Pride - We can and we will, • Planet - We're part of a bigger picture Job Description Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Oversee night-time food operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with FSQMS and legislation., • Lead and motivate the night catering team to deliver exceptional service and meet performance targets., • Manage food production and service standards, addressing issues promptly and professionally., • Drive continuous improvement, implementing company processes and supporting product development initiatives., • Plan menus and food provision efficiently, minimising waste and maintaining cost control., • Ensure timely ordering and proper storage of raw materials and consumables., • Maintain kitchen facilities and equipment to the highest hygiene and safety standards., • Respond to customer feedback and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary., • Lead, develop, and inspire the night catering team, conducting regular appraisals and reviews., • Manage recruitment, induction, and ongoing training to enhance team skills and customer experience., • Prepare and manage staff rotas, resolve queries, and review timesheets., • Deliver Toolbox Talks and team briefings, fostering a culture of safety and compliance., • Champion Somerset Larder values and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.Qualifications EXPERIENCE • Leadership and management of chefs/catering team members, • People leadership, • Chef qualified by qualification or experience, • Chef experience at sous chef/chef supervisor level or equivalent, • Experience of Food Safety Management Systems, • Experience of HACCP system operation, • Good interpersonal skills, • Proven communication skills both written and verbal, • Allergens, • Dietary requirements QUALIFICATIONS • Food Safety 3 (or gained within 1 month of appointment), • Health & Safety qualification BEHAVIOURS • Able to work to deadlines, • Able to respond to changing business and job related requirements, • Responsive to customer requests, • Flexible, conscientious and co-operative., • Self-motivated and practical, • Embraces and complies with the Zero Harm culture. QUALIFICATION (Desirable) • Food Safety 4, • Management qualification at level 5 (e.g. ILM5), • Chef qualification, • HACCP qualification Additional Information Employee Benefits Menu At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team: Generous Time Off Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (32 days including bank holidays) Pension Contributions with Extra Spice Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us Life Assurance Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence Cycle Scheme Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite! Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family. Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing) Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services Refer a Friend Scheme Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce. Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues Long Service Awards Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries Annual Team Awards Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It's our way of saying cheers to you! This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead. Pre-Employment Screening Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.

Job Description: 📍 Castle Cary 💷 £39,600-45,400 dependent on experience 🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🕒 Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic team at our Mars Petcare factory. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities. Leveraging SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, the role ensures optimal equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborating closely with operations, maintenance teams, and supply chains to manage work orders, materials, and resources efficiently, driving operational excellence and safety compliance. ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £39,600- £45,400 dependent on experience, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop ✅ What We're Looking For • Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment and Processes -Understanding of manufacturing machinery, production workflows, and maintenance requirements to tailor maintenance strategies that enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency., • Proficiency in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Module - Strong hands-on experience with SAP PM for managing preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance tasks, work orders, equipment master data, and maintenance scheduling., • In-depth Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Principles - Practical understanding of TPM pillars such as autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and quality maintenance, with experience applying these in a manufacturing or FMCG environment., • Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Expertise - Ability to develop, optimize, and execute maintenance plans and schedules within SAP, ensuring alignment with TPM goals to maximize equipment uptime and reliability., • Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement Skills - Experience analyzing maintenance data and KPIs from SAP to identify equipment performance issues, support root cause analysis, and drive TPM-focused continuous improvement initiatives., • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication - Proven ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance teams, stores, and management to coordinate TPM activities, ensure resource availability, and promote a culture of proactive maintenance and safety. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Plan and Schedule Maintenance Activities - Develop, manage, and optimize preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance schedules using SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability., • Implement and Support TPM Initiatives -Apply Total Productive Maintenance principles by coordinating autonomous maintenance, focused improvement, and quality maintenance activities, fostering a culture of proactive equipment care., • Manage Material Reservations and Parts Booking - Accurately book and reserve required spare parts and materials in SAP to support scheduled maintenance activities, ensuring availability and minimizing downtime., • Conduct Regular Audits of Inventory and Parts Usage - Perform periodic audits of parts and materials usage within SAP to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support efficient stock management and cost control., • Manage Work Orders and Maintenance Documentation -Create, review, and monitor maintenance work orders and job plans in SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution aligned with operational priorities., • Analyze Maintenance Data and Drive Continuous Improvement -Utilize SAP-generated reports and KPIs to identify equipment performance issues, support root cause analysis, and recommend improvements to maintenance strategies and processes. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package