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The Role Our Client is looking for a Chiller Field Service Engineer to join their team based in Dartford. This is a field based role so the successful candidate must be able to commute into London and occasionally attend the offices in Dartford. You will be responsible for the maintenance, service and repair of and AC/VRV products and have a good understanding of BMS controls. The Responsibilities * Service, maintenance and repair of chiller and AC products with minimum direct supervision and within a pre-set timescale * To liaise with customers to ensure work is being carried out to their satisfaction and to identify future potential business * To carry out simple, on site, equipment installation to acceptable standards. Required Experience * Minimum 2 years experience in similar role * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Benefits Basic Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 (DOE) * Pension contribution plan * Life Assurance * Company vehicle * Private medical scheme & Eye care vouchers * Company sick pay scheme * Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications

Description: Social Housing Business Development Manager Basic Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 (DOE) On-Target Earnings: £40,000 – £45,000 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Are you a driven, commercially minded professional with a passion for making a real impact in the social housing sector? We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation that is rapidly expanding its Temporary Accommodation division and is now seeking a dynamic individual to become a Social Housing Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their Social Housing career and evolve into a Social Housing Business Development Manager position. You will be joining a thriving, ambitious team where your expertise, relationships, and strategic thinking will directly influence success across new and existing local authority partnerships. The Role As a Social Housing Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the temporary accommodation sector. Your core objective will be to generate new relationships with local authorities, while also strengthening and expanding existing partnerships to unlock further temporary housing opportunities. You’ll be instrumental in positioning the organisation as a trusted and reliable partner across both new and established networks. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy focused on local authorities and housing providers Proactively generate new relationships with local authorities to create fresh temporary accommodation opportunities Develop and grow existing client relationships to increase contract value and service utilisation Build and maintain strong relationships across relevant departments including Housing Needs, Procurement, and Temporary Accommodation teams Identify and secure new contracts and partnership opportunities Navigate and manage tender processes, frameworks, and procurement cycles Ensure full compliance with local authority standards, regulations, and service expectations Collaborate internally to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations and contractual obligations Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, policy changes, and sector developments About You Proven experience in a business development, account management, or partnership role within the social housing or temporary accommodation sector Established relationships and contacts within local authorities Strong understanding of local authority processes, procurement frameworks, and compliance requirements Commercially astute with a track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to work autonomously Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle What’s on Offer Competitive basic salary with strong earning potential Opportunity to join a growing, high-performing team in a thriving sector Autonomy to shape your role and influence business direction Supportive and collaborative working environment Real opportunity for career progression as the department expands If you’ve got what it takes to be a results-driven Social Housing Business Development Manager ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping the future of temporary accommodation services, we’d love to hear from you. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents and Financial Services Professionals hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of... Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialties of recruitment to include Residential Sales and Lettings, Property and Block Management to include Lettings Coordinators / Progressors, Inventory Clerks, Financial Services to include Mortgage Advisors, Independent Financial Advisors, Protection and Financial Services Administrators, Paraplanning, Land and New Homes and Secretarial / Administration / PA’s. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Adam Howes on LinkedIn

Our Business Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service. This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them. About The Role We are looking for Mobile Fitter to join the team from our branch in Dartford, covering the surrounding region. This role will be responsible for carrying out diesel engine repairs, diagnostics and pump maintenance on customers sites and in the branch workshop. Due to the nature of our branch operations this role will involve being part of a call out rota, which has a standby allowance plus excellent overtime payment. Base salary of £47,651, with potential earning up to £63,360. Potential earnings include additional pay such as overtime, call-out payments and other applicable allowances and are to the best of our knowledge based on real world conditions. However, this may vary for individuals depending on the local availability of overtime and personal commitment to working additional hours. Our managers would be happy to explain how overtime and call-outs work during the interview process and address any questions you may have. Tasks & Responsibilities * You will be thoroughly carrying out any repairs to the diesel engine equipment as needed / directed. Including any fault finding and diagnostic / investigative work where required on customer sites. * Conduct regular servicing on pump rental fleet equipment as needed and directed on customer sites. * You will be required to working safely as a priority and a knowledge of PPE requirements is critical. * Be able to communicate accurately with work colleagues and customers alike. * Ensure all necessary tasks on your tablet are completed accurately and submitted on time. * Keep a good standard of housekeeping ensuring work areas and vehicles are kept in good order and clean. * You will be required to complete daily vehicle defect reports to always ensure safety. * Be able to carry out all given tasks as set out by given instructions or as per relevant training within a timely manner. * Show understanding of company policies and procedures. Skills & Experience * NVQ level 3 in Mechanical engineering (or other relevant qualifications) or equivalent work experience. * Full UK driving licence, as this role will involve attending site visits and break downs. This role will be subject to a safety critical medical. What we can offer you We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. * Competitive salary * Company van (for work use) * Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs) * Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services) * Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary * 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays * Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service * Support for development and training * 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS) * Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders * Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) * Employee referral scheme This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you. EDI Statement Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments

Our Business Selwood is the UK’s leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years. Our success is built on the strength of our people. Across our nationwide network of branches, we work together with honesty, respect and teamwork—sharing ideas, supporting one another and always striving to improve. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in get home safe every day, while our work helps protect vital resources for future generations. It’s an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow. We’re committed to investing in our people—developing the skills, knowledge and career opportunities that help our teams succeed and build long-term careers with us. About the Role To help us achieve our expansion ambitions we are looking for an Installation Operative to hit the ground running within our growing team. If you have experience within civil engineering, the construction industry or have an armed forces background, and are looking for a career in a reputable business with fantastic progression paths, then this is the role for you! You will be based out of our London branch, but you will predominately work out on our customer sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water, with the occasional visits into branch. Tasks & Responsibilities: • You will promote and exercise the company’s mission statement and core values to deliver a high-quality installation service across the UK., • Your role will be to install pipework and assist our drivers with loading and unloading of our vehicles as well as checking against paperwork, missing items, damages, and fuel charges., • As this is a physically demanding role a good level of fitness is required., • Identify and recommend creative solutions and processes to make our business more unique and attractive and to become more efficient., • Put safety first every time, demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and experience to stop the installation and advise your supervisor if any safety issues arise at any time. This role requires a safety critical medical Qualifications & Personal Attributes: • Must have the aptitude to work on client sites, including construction, wastewater, and clean water., • Must be willing to travel to jobs throughout the UK and on occasions work away from home., • Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points). Preferred (but not essential): • Holder of a construction skills CSCS card., • National Water Hygiene Card., • Confined space trained., • Forklift truck operator certification., • An understanding of the workings of a temporary / permanent pumping solution. This role requires the employees to be willing and able to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lone working and work with sewage. What we can offer you We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. • Competitive salary, • Company van (for work use), • Enhanced overtime pay (for additional hours and call outs), • Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships), • Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary, • 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, • Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service, • 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS), • Support for development and training, • Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders, • Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more), • Employee referral scheme This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you. EDI Statement Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments

Technical Leadership. Modernisation Expertise. Field Excellence. Are you a highly technical lift professional – possibly a former Engineer – ready to step into a leadership role within a Private Equity-backed engineering services business? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK – is entering an exciting phase of growth and value creation. We are now seeking a Field Manager with strong lift modernisation experience to oversee site operations across multiple projects, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safe, high-quality and profitable delivery. Full training and support are available for engineers looking to progress into a management role. The Role at a Glance: Field Manager – Lift Installation & Modernisation South East / London / Home Counties - Access to Dartford or Andover Offices £50,000 - £55,000 Plus Extensive Benefits Package in Car Allowance Core hours: Onsite 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Note: We will buy you out of any training funded by your current employer. Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formally part of global brand Otis - Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. An independent service provider, specialising in the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains/major hospitals, large facilities management providers and MOD sites Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused Your Background: Lift Engineer with modernisation or installation experience Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Lift Engineering (essential) Who we are: Liftec Express is a well-established, highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS, the world's leading manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R-Capital and, with greater agility as a standalone company, is gearing for accelerated growth. The business delivers installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments – including prestigious and high-profile sites. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, Liftec is focused on operational excellence, safety, quality and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to join a technically strong, supportive environment where engineering expertise is highly valued. Ready to take the next step in your career? Reporting to and working alongside a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of site operations on lift installation or modernisation projects. You will define project objectives and manage multiple installation or modernisation sites, supervising the installation of equipment, monitoring site progress and coordinating with stakeholders both on- and offsite. Ensuring projects run on time and within budget will be central to your role, alongside monitoring engineers and subcontractors to maintain delivery standards. You will communicate and coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, acting as the key technical point of contact on site. Working closely with the wider project team, you will mitigate safety, ethics and quality risks, ensuring compliance with Liftec Express policies as well as government and legal requirements. You will support customer satisfaction, provide technical engineering guidance and contribute to improved project profitability. You will also train and monitor subcontractors (where applicable), ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational delivery across all projects. About You: • An experienced lift professional with a strong background in installation and/or modernisation, you bring deep technical knowledge of lift systems and site-based operations. • An NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation (or equivalent) is essential. NVQ4 in Lift Commissioning, SMSTS or SSSTS certification and an appropriate CSCS card would be advantageous. • You have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Organised and self-reliant, you are comfortable managing site activities, monitoring progress and maintaining accurate documentation. • Strong computer skills and commercial awareness underpin your ability to support project performance and profitability. • Whether you are already operating in a field management capacity or are a senior engineer ready to step up, you will be supported with structured training and development. Benefits: • Access to Discounts Platform • Pension (Day 1) - Aviva • Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays – holiday year - January to December • Wellness (Day 1) - Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service (Day 1) 3 x Salary - Canada Life • Sickness Scheme - Discretionary • Family Policies - Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service • Incentive Scheme - Discretionary • Car Allowance • Overtime paid Monday to Saturday at 1.5 times the normal rate and on Sunday/Bank Holidays at 2 times – pre-approved only. • Night call: One week in four; standby £50 per weekday night, £125 per weekend night. • Engineer Incentive Scheme - Discretionary • Radius Pay – detailed in Variable Pay Policy • Employee Referral Scheme Why Join Liftec Express? • Technical leadership role within a respected PE-backed engineering business • Strong pipeline of installation and modernisation projects • Clear progression pathway from Engineer to Field Management • Supportive, safety-first culture • Opportunity to influence quality, performance and customer satisfaction If you are a technically strong Lift Engineer or Field Supervisor looking to progress into a Field Manager role within a respected engineering services business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this opportunity in confidence. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR

Complex Needs Recovery Worker - Thurrock Location: Thurrock Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? The Forward Trust is looking for a Complex Needs Drug & Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our innovative Thurrock service. This is a full-time role (35 hours/week) and requires a car to support outreach across the community. You’ll be supporting individuals facing overlapping challenges including substance misuse, mental illness, homelessness, trauma, domestic abuse, offending, and learning disabilities. Using a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach, you’ll guide people safely through detox and rehabilitation pathways, advocate for them across multiple systems, and deliver training to local professionals. What you’ll do: Manage a caseload of complex-need clients, including hard-to-reach individuals and those with learning disabilities. Support people in refuges, hostels, supported accommodation, and community settings. Deliver harm reduction interventions, structured support, and drug & alcohol awareness training. Navigate individuals safely through Tier 4 detox and residential rehab pathways. Represent Forward Trust at stakeholder events and multi-agency meetings. Work closely with mental health, housing, probation, and social care colleagues. What you’ll bring: Experience supporting vulnerable adults or people with complex needs. Knowledge of substance misuse, harm reduction, and detox/rehab processes. Strong communication, advocacy, resilience, and flexibility. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Knowledge of Thurrock and/or lived experience of recovery is desirable. At The Forward Trust, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team making a tangible impact on individuals, families, and the wider Thurrock community. You’ll have access to specialist training in trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and psychosocial interventions, alongside opportunities for professional development and career progression. Every day, you’ll see the difference your work makes in helping people overcome barriers and build better futures. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Role: HGV Trainee Tanker Drainage Engineer (No Drainage Experience required, Full Training Provided) Salary: £37,000 Location: Dartford & Surrounding areas Hours: 50 hours per week, will consist of nights and early mornings. Looking for someone who is happy to work weekends. Overtime and on call available. Attega Group is looking for a HGV Trainee Tanker Drainage Engineer to join the reactive team for a large successful Drainage company based in Dartford area. The HGV Trainee Tanker Drainage Engineer will be operating across Leigh and surrounding areas, you'll visit various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for both planned maintenance and emergency response. We value your expertise, and in return, we offer a competitive salary of £37,000 per annum, while going through training. Furthermore, there is tremendous potential to earn £50,000+ through overtime, along with an attractive benefits package. Flexibility is key to success in this role, as you will need to accommodate early morning starts (e.g. 2am/3am/4am) and occasional overnight stays away from home. We take care of your accommodation expenses during these trips and provide you with a budget for meals. What you can expect from us: Full-time position with ample overtime opportunities Full Training provided Potential to earn £60k+ through overtime 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance Company pension scheme Additional bonus payments for on-call weekends Comprehensive training and personal development programs Employed on PAYE Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week, shifts include 4am - 12pm and nights 8pm - 4am as well as normal working day - weekend work also available. 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) The ideal HGV Trainee Tanker Drainage Engineer will hold their Class 2 and be willing to learn the Drainage industry including pressure jetting and operating a tanker. If this sounds interesting, please contact Hannah or apply here

Supply Geography Teacher – Dartford About the Role and Key Responsibilities As a Supply Geography Teacher working with TailorEDucation, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development within a thriving secondary school in Dartford. You will be responsible for delivering engaging Geography lessons across KS3 and KS4 (essential), with KS5 teaching desirable, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and inspiring pupils to achieve their best. This role is full-time, five days a week, providing consistency and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Flexibility, professionalism, and a passion for education are key to success in this role. About the School/Setting TailorEDucation partners with a range of secondary schools across Kent. This Dartford school is inclusive, supportive, and well-regarded within its local community. Students are motivated, and staff are encouraged to thrive professionally in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Ideal Candidate Experience The ideal candidate will have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification Proven experience delivering Geography lessons in a UK secondary school environment Strong subject knowledge and the ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills A passion for supporting the progress and wellbeing of all learners Flexibility to adapt to different school environments and year groups What You Will Get in Working with TailorEDucation When you join TailorEDucation, you gain access to a supportive team dedicated to your professional development. We offer competitive daily rates, flexible working opportunities, and access to high-quality CPD training. You will work with a dedicated consultant who matches you with roles suited to your skills and career aspirations. Key benefits include: Competitive pay rates Full-time, five-day working schedule Continuous professional development and training Dedicated recruitment consultant support Opportunities to work in a well-regarded, community-focused school How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability. A member of the TailorEDucation team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps. Successful applications are based on the completion of TailorEDucation's interview and compliance process in keeping with safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) practices

Electrical Estimator Location: Dartford Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Due to growth, my client, a leading M&E Building Services provider are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to join their team. The Electrical Estimator will play a crucial role in analysing project specifications and requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates. This position requires the Electrical Estimator to have a strong understanding of cost control and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Duties Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to determine the scope of work. Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, and overheads. Collaborate with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and constraints. Conduct market research to gather current pricing information for materials and services. Identify potential risks and opportunities within projects that may affect costs. Maintain accurate records of estimates, including changes and revisions. Provide support during the bidding process by preparing bid documents and presenting estimates to clients. Assist in the development of cost control measures to ensure project budgets are adhered to. Skills Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for accurate estimation. Proficient in cost control methodologies and practices. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A background in construction or engineering is advantageous but not essential. Requirements: Electrically qualified Minimum 5 years experience in Electrical Surveying Good knowledge of HVAC systems Additional pay: Bonus scheme Car Allowance Company pension On-site parking Work from home TPBN1_UKTJ