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Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a

Managing Director – LK Communications Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of one of Ireland’s leading communications consultancies? LK Communications, part of the Ardmore Group, is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead our next chapter of growth and innovation across Ireland and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven, connected and visionary communications leader - someone who combines commercial acumen with creativity, inspires teams and clients, and will drive real impact across Ireland and beyond. If you’re ready to shape the future of one of Ireland’s leading strategic communications consultancies, we’d love to hear from you. For an application pack or more information, please contact Katy McLean, Ardmore Group on +4428 9042 5344, . Deadline for applications is Monday 15th December 2025.

Looking for work with flexible hours? Full and Part time hours available, applicants must be of school leaver age (17+) Everest is a household name in the home improvements industry, and we are passionate about making the customer experience fantastic from the word go. From the first point of contact our customers are presented with knowledgeable, polite and enthusiastic individuals. We are now looking for multiple Self-Employed Door to Door Canvassers in your local area. With strong, clear and supportive leadership our teams have a great opportunity to produce fantastic results and play a strong part in growing and developing the business. What you'll be doing: Working with a team in your local area following up on media campaigns and promotions face to face with prospective new customers. Speaking to our customers about future upgrades to their properties by providing product and promotional information to generate appointments for our sales teams. Be part of a fantastic local team. Opportunity to rapidly progress to running your own team. What we offer: Comprehensive Training – No experience needed! Fun working environment. Introduce a colleague bonus! Flexible hours. Transport provided. Self-employed role with weekly paid commissions -This is truly a position where the more you put in the more you get out! Career Progression - Support for progression to run your own team with a company vehicle. If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a drive to succeed we want to hear from you. Everest is a trading name of ASHI Group Limited. Apply Now 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 Companys 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Due to continued growth at our busy service centres in Dumfries, we require motivated and proactive Service Advisors to join our team. About the role: You will work within our friendly team supporting our branch and its customers through the various administration services we provide for our manufacturers. What you will do: ? Help contribute towards the team's daily workload ? Process invoices, paperwork, and customer details ? Liaise directly with customers providing a second to none level of service ? Maintain, create and change in our databases ? Be able to, maintain a high consistent quality of work ? Communicate in a confidential, professional, and appropriate manner ? Continually develop your personal skills and knowledge Your skills & experience will include: ? The ability to confidently use Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word as well as email package ? Have an eye for attention to detail ? Be a strong confident communicator ? Have a polite and warm telephone manner ? Good numeracy skills ? Be adaptable to varying tasks ? Have a desire and willingness to learn As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive: For you: ? Access to the Company Pension Scheme ? Colleague Introductory Scheme ? Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars ? Death in service benefit For you and your family: ? Discounted Servicing ? Subsidised car purchase scheme ? Employee Assistance Programme ? 24/7 remote GP ? Medical second opinions ? Unlimited mental health support ? Physiotherapy help and advice ? Savings and discounts on shopping ? Financial and legal support ? Wellbeing assistance This is a fantastic opportunity in Parks Motor Group. We can offer genuine scope for development and progression from a Service Advisor position and beyond. If you have the desire to learn and the drive to become a member of our team then we want to hear from you. Why Park's Motor Group? Park's is one of Scotland's largest and most successful motor groups, operating a diverse portfolio of luxury, niche and volume franchises from 80 franchise outlets throughout the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

Early Morning Delivery Drivers Needed! Join News Team Group, a fast-growing company delivering newspapers and magazines to homes and businesses across the UK. Were looking for reliable, self-employed delivery drivers who are ready to hit the road and make an impact in their local community. Join a team that values your effort and pays you fast. Immediate Starts Available Ready to go? So are we! Why Join Us? Earn Great Pay Up to £94.74 per day! £80.45 for deliveries (which includes daily mileage) plus a £100 Weekly Performance Bonus. Daily Mileage Advance means you get paid every day for your mileage so youll always have the money you need for fuel, with no waiting around for payments. Weekly Performance Bonus Start every week with a £100 bonus, which youll receive the following week if your performance remains on target. That means you get: Daily payments straight to your bank Weekly performance bonus for consistency Fair pay for every mile you drive What Youll Be Doing: Delivering newspapers, magazines, and other items to your community. Starting bright and early at 4:30am for approximately 4 hours each morning. Ensuring fast, reliable delivery for our customers. What You Need to Succeed: A valid driving licence and your own car or van. A smartphone with mobile data to track your deliveries. A love for early mornings and being your own boss this is a self-employed role. Why Drivers Love Us: Flexible options to job share with friends or family. Reliable and predictable earnings with 4-weekly pay. A chance to make a difference while staying active and exploring your local area. Opportunities to Progress Once youve successfully held a round for 12 weeks, a world of new opportunities opens up at NewsTeam. Many of our supervisors and managers started as drivers this could be your first step toward a rewarding career. One of the most rewarding next steps is theLead Driverposition. While still a self-employed contractor role, its designed for those with advanced skills and a strong understanding of round delivery. As a Lead Driver, youll not only take pride in your own performance but also earn extra income by mentoring and supporting new drivers through their training journey. And thats just the beginning as you continue to succeed, youll unlock access to a variety of employed positions across our delivery operations and other departments, giving you the chance to grow your career even further within NewsTeam. Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, hitApply Nowto join our team today. Immediate starts available dont miss out! TPBN1_UKTJ

Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a

Start a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for full and part time representatives in the UK right now as business expands. See the TV Ad campaign This is your chance to work with a premier international brand with 130 years of proven success and 2023 opportunity. Earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and promote AVON’s award-winning products and you can build a business with agents selling and generating income for you. You must be 18 or over, promoting Avon could open a world of potential income to change your life. The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. • Earn extra money working hours that suit you, • Work your own area & online UK wide, • Full ongoing support & training provided, • No experience or qualifications required. An Avon representative can earn up to 32% commission on sales via face to face or online. Work the hours that fit around your existing work, family commitments, childcare etc. Become a Sales Leader helping others do the same as you. Income potential is unlimited you still sell Avon products while earning significant bonus team commission. The more people you help the more you earn. This is self-employed role where you can gain financial control and possible independence Some senior team leaders earn 6 figure income. Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? APPLY NOW to find out how you can transform your life as an Avon representative or sales team leader. If you do not speak English you will be rejected. You must be conversant in English to apply

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Director of Delivery, Enterprise and Innovation Job Type: Permanent Region: South of Scotland Vicinity: Selkirk or Dumfries Salary: Attractive six-figure package Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 Who we are South of Scotland Enterprise or SOSE for short have been set up to bring a fresh and regionally-focussed approach to economic and community development in and for the South of Scotland. Covering Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, our focus as a public body is to help people, communities and enterprises to transform the economy of the South of Scotland, driving its capability for innovation and shaping future economic growth and wellbeing. SOSE is a non-departmental public body set up by Scottish Government which harnesses natural capital, investment, innovation and entrepreneurial talent to seize the opportunities ahead and create the rural economic powerhouse we know the South of Scotland can be. SOSE s role includes working, supporting and collaborating on innovative, sector-leading projects, which bring research, industry, and enterprise together, to drive sustainability, productivity, and economic growth. About the role We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Director of Delivery, Enterprise and Innovation to lead the delivery of projects. A visionary, you will provide leadership to the team whilst delivering truly innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to the long-term growth of the green economy, jobs and skills within the South of Scotland. The successful candidate must understand how to build strong positive relationships with the staff and understand and value them to ensure they deliver. We are looking for an exceptional individual with a proven track record of inspirational commercial leadership in sectors that are transferable to the rural economy, with the gravitas and diplomacy to communicate effectively with industry leaders, government, communities, SMEs and academics, across Scotland, within the United Kingdom and internationally. Above all, you will be passionate about the future wellbeing of our region: the environment, businesses and communities that make it unique. For an information pack and application details please visit: For an informal and confidential conversation, email one of our advising consultants: Baljit Dhadda - Baljit(AT)bdsearchconsultancy.co.uk or Peter Ward - Peter(AT)bdsearchconsultancy.co.uk or Closing date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026 TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Home Based Opportunity with a leading UK Company UTILITY WAREHOUSE est. 2002 Part of the Telecom Plus group • Utilities are constantly rising., • Save money on essential services. This is a Self Employed Opportunity • Work around your existing job, • And fit around family commitments, • Potential earnings from £500-£3000 pcm, • Unlimited income potential for team builders Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in. This is an opportunity to build for your financial security. To apply, you MUST be permitted to work in the UK, Minimum age 21 and not on a student VISA This is NOT a warehouse Job To find out more click APPLY NOW A company representative will call to explain and answer your questions with no obligation interested then click apply now.

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter to join our team based at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Locharbriggs in Dumfries and Galloway .As well as Locharbriggs and Dumfries this role is also accessible from Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Thornhill, Moffat, Castle Douglas, New Galloway, Carlisle and the surrounding areas. Were working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds . Role Responsibility Reporting to the Site Management Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries. As a Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter , you will be responsible for: Responding to plant breakdowns ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience Welding and Fabricating to a good standard Working with risk assessments and method statements Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision .You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment. Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter will have: Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens Possess a fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action Ability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment Strong IT skills - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard) ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential) Why Tarmac In addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. #tarmac #tarmaccareers #asphalt #aggregates #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #technician #mechanicaltechnician #plantoperations #aggregatejobs #Locharbriggs #Dumfries #Lochmaben #Lockerbie #Thornhill #Moffat #CastleDouglas #NewGalloway #Carlisle #LI-RE1 Tarmac Trading Limited TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral Service Operative Level One Location: John Pagan & Son Funeral Directors, Dumfries Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent Salary: £16,061.76 per annum plus on-call payments We're looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join our team at our John Pagan & Son Funeral Directors in Dumfries as a Funeral Service Operative (Level One). This role offers the opportunity to support families during one of life's most sensitive moments, playing a key part in delivering respectful and meaningful services that genuinely make a difference. Why This Role Matters... At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured throughout the entire way. Your Impact and Responsibilities... Being a Funeral Service Operative means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family meets, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days. This role calls for empathy, confidence, and attention to detail. You are entrusted with the role of taking care of our deceased and ensuring our families' wishes can be met. You conduct yourself with respect & dignity, understanding the privilege it is to undertake the work you do. As a Funeral Services Operative (Level One), you will: Provide dignified and professional care for the deceased Support Funeral Directors in delivering seamless service and ceremonial work Drive and operate specialist vehicles (including hearses, limousines and private ambulances) Maintaining high standards of presentation for vehicles and facilities, and ensuring they are well-maintained Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out-of-hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care. Bring the deceased into our care from the place of death - including private homes, hospitals, hospices, or public spaces - under varying circumstances Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) in accordance with family, religious, or cultural wishes Support with chapel visits and interactions with families in a calm and respectful manner Carry out all duties involving the deceased with the utmost care and professionalism Skills and Knowledge... We're looking for someone with/is: Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and composure under pressure Has a respectful, caring approach when supporting both colleagues and families Is physically capable of manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying Is comfortable working in direct contact with the deceased in a variety of conditions Is reliable, flexible, and able to work outside standard hours when needed Takes pride in presenting themselves in a professional and dignified manner Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential) No previous funeral experience is necessary - complete training, uniform, and support will be provided. What We Offer... Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early. TPBN1_UKTJ