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Ready to take the next step in your early years career? We’re recruiting an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader at Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery. • School House, Colchester Academy, Hawthorne Avenue, Essex, CO4 3JN, • Full time - 36 hours, • £29,245 per annum Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is a beautiful converted house nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2022). We provide a warm, home‑from‑home environment where children feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. The nursery is located on Hawthorn Avenue via Acacia Avenue, based on the school grounds of Colchester Academy, offering a well‑established setting at the heart of the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Lead the room to deliver engaging, age‑appropriate learning experiences, • Support children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, • Role model best practice and support staff development and consistency, • Oversee high‑quality learning records and systems (EyLog/EyMan), • Ensure the safety, wellbeing and EYFS compliance at all times Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Colchester Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Plant Inspector Colchester £40,(Apply online only) - £45,(Apply online only) + Company Van + Overtime + Industry Qualifications + Progression The Opportunity NEOS Engineering Recruitment are partnered with a leading organisation within the Heavy Plant industry who are looking to appoint a Plant Inspector to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Heavy Plant Engineer looking to get off the tools, or an existing Inspector looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. Full training will be provided, including LOLER, LEEA and other recognised inspection qualifications, allowing you to develop into a highly skilled specialist within the industry. If you're looking for a business that values development, offers long-term progression and provides the tools to become one of the best in the industry, this is the role for you. The Role As a Plant Inspector, you'll be responsible for inspecting a wide range of heavy plant and lifting equipment, ensuring machinery meets the highest standards of safety and compliance. You'll produce detailed inspection reports, identify defects and work closely with customers to ensure equipment remains safe, compliant and operational. The Candidate We're looking for someone who has: Experience working on Heavy Plant, Construction Equipment or similar machinery Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge Excellent attention to detail A positive attitude and willingness to learn A full UK Driving Licence Inspection experience isn't essential — if you're an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, full training will be provided. What's in it for You? £40,(Apply online only) - £45,(Apply online only) Basic Salary Company Van Overtime Available Fully Funded LOLER, LEEA & Industry Qualifications Ongoing Training & Development Excellent Career Progression Pension Join a growing business with a fantastic reputation If you're ready to build a long-term career with an employer who invests in your future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact NEOS Engineering Recruitment for a confidential conversation

Job Title: Freelance Study Skills TutorLocation: Face to Face Sessions within the Colchester areaSalary: £45 per Hour - Invoicing is processed on a monthly basisJob Type: Full and Part Time Positions Available, Freelancer / Self Employed OnlyAssistive Solutions specialises in supporting individuals eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances within higher education.We are a Social Enterprise that works with disabled people, providing specialist computer equipment, 1-1 teaching and have an in-house software development team.Assistive Solutions are a Disability Confident Employer.About the role:The Specialist Study Skills Tutor will provide tailored support for students with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia and/or autism (ASC), to assist them in developing essential study skills. This role is dedicated to supporting students in their higher education journey, enabling them to not only succeed academically but also equip them with transferable skills for their personal lives and future careers.The tutor will work one-on-one with students, delivering individualised sessions designed to meet their unique needs.Sessions are typically one hour long and held weekly, though the tutor must be adaptable to the student's requirements. The role requires flexibility, rapport-building, and the continuous development of personalised learning plans.Key Responsibilities:Session Delivery:Deliver study skills sessions tailored to the needs of students with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia and autism.Develop and update individualised learning plans based on student needs, interests, and academic goals. Revisit and adjust the plan regularly to ensure continuous progress.Establish a strong rapport with students, particularly in initial sessions, to understand their academic needs and preferred learning methods.Administration and Communication:Utilise the Assistive App to log sessions and maintain proper records, ensuring completed signatures from both student and tutor.Provide monthly session summaries, including attendance and progress, for invoicing purposes that are in line with company guidelines.Send monthly session summaries and invoicing to be submitted to our invoicing team by the last day of each month.Communicate when necessary, with the NMH admin for any queries or support needed.About you:Essential Skills and Experience:Membership of a DSA-approved professional body for SpLD support (e.g., ADSHE, BDA, PATOSS, Dyslexia Guild). (Please see DSA metrics to check)Degree Level: Hold an undergraduate degree (Level 6 or above).Teaching Credential: Hold a recognised teaching qualification.Autism-Specific Training: Completion of specialist adult autism training, such as: (The 6 National Autistic Society (NAS) Non-Medical Helper (NMH) modules OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.)Experience providing 1:1 study skills support to students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or ADHD.Knowledge of strategies to support organisation, time management, academic writing, and independent learning.Ability to tailor support to individual learning needs and deliver sessions in a student-centred way.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Competence with assistive technology and ability to integrate it into study skills support.Strong organisational skills with accurate and timely record-keeping.Beneficial Skills and Experience:Experience supporting students in higher education.Familiarity with Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) funded support and NMH roles.Understanding of the impact of co-occurring conditions (e.g., mental health difficulties alongside SpLDs).Ability to encourage independent learning, confidence, and resilience.Awareness of inclusive teaching practices and accessibility in higher education.Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tutor, Sessional Tutor, Learning and Retention Support, Mentor, Learning and Retention Assessor, Student Support Mentor, Learning Assistant, Learning Tutor, Learning Adviser, Educator, Learning Coach, Training Support Officer may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

Chef £16.00 ph / 40 hr pw / £33,280 PA We are looking for a reliable and talented chef to manage an onsite workplace canteen, catering for up to 75 people per day. This is a one-person kitchen where you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for employees. The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Chef, Kitchen Manager or Canteen Manager and hold a current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Core Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operation of the workplace canteen, including food preparation, menu planning, stock control and budgeting. Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals in a professional and efficient manner. Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service. Plan menus that provide variety while minimising food waste. Order food and kitchen supplies, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained. Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations are followed at all times. Manage the kitchen independently and maintain a clean, organised working environment. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a similar catering, canteen or kitchen management role. Current Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Full UK driving licence (required due to the location of the site). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as this is a customer-facing role involving employees, visitors and suppliers. Ability to work independently and effectively manage a one-person kitchen

Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential.

Motor Claims Handler \n About MPL Claims Management \n At MPL Claims, we’re passionate about making the claims process smoother, smarter, and more customer friendly. \n We’re a tech-led business that designs and builds our own claims management solutions from the ground up. Our innovative platform helps us deliver a modern, seamless experience for customers while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our partners. \n The Opportunity \n As an AD Claims Handler, you will play a key role in managing motor claims from first notification through to settlement. You will be responsible for validating claims, conducting investigations where required, and supporting policyholders throughout the claims journey while delivering an excellent customer experience. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Validate new claims by reviewing policy information, accident circumstances, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate claim progression. \n, • Conduct claim investigations where required, gathering evidence and liaising with relevant parties to establish liability and claim validity. \n, • Take ownership of a caseload of motor claims, managing each claim efficiently from initial notification through to resolution. \n, • Communicate regularly with policyholders, third parties, insurers, brokers, and other stakeholders, providing timely updates and managing expectations. \n, • Take and make outbound and inbound telephone calls to discuss claim circumstances, obtain information, resolve queries, and progress claims. \n, • Review and assess documentation received in support of claims, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date. \n, • Authorise and process claim payments in line with company procedures and delegated authority levels. \n, • Maintain accurate claim notes and records within the claims management system. \n, • Manage inbox enquiries and correspondence, responding promptly to policyholders, brokers, insurers, and clients. \n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to ensure claims are handled efficiently and in accordance with company service standards. \n, • Deliver a high level of customer service, ensuring customers are kept informed throughout the claims process.\n\n \n What we are looking for: \n\n • Experience in motor claims handling, insurance, or vehicle repair coordination desired.\n, • Experience with dealing with high volume calls is essential. \n, • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.\n, • A proactive and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.\n, • Competence in using MS Office and claims management systems.\n, • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.\n\n \n Requirements: \n Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week. \n Office based, Colchester CO1 1TG

Motor Claims Handler - Repair Management \n About MPL Claims Management \n At MPL Claims, we’re passionate about making the claims process smoother, smarter, and more customer friendly. \n We’re a tech-led business that designs and builds our own claims management solutions from the ground up. Our innovative platform helps us deliver a modern, seamless experience for customers while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our partners. \n \n Your exciting opportunity \n As a Claims Handler in the DMU team you will be organised and methodical. You will be tasked with organising vehicle repairs and hire vehicles for policyholders and third parties following a road traffic accident. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Work with various stakeholders such as policyholders, insurance companies, brokers, vehicle repairers and vehicle suppliers to ensure the smooth and effective completion of the claimant's claim.\n, • Take responsibility for a caseload of claims, organising the relevant services for each claim, updating the customer every step of the journey.\n, • Manage costs and expectations from clients and customers around hire, repair timescales and total loss claims.\n, • Organise invoices received from the repair and hire providers, ensuring they are accurate and submitting for payment/approval.\n, • Inbox management, responding to enquiries from cover holders, clients, and brokers.\n, • Work as part of a team to ensure that the customer is kept informed every step of the way.\n\n \n What we are looking for: \n\n • Experience in motor claims handling, insurance, or vehicle repair coordination desired.\n, • Experience handling high-volume calls is essential. \n, • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.\n, • A proactive and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.\n, • Competence in using MS Office and claims management systems.\n, • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.\n\n \n Requirements: \n Full-time, Permanent, 35 hours a week. \n Office-based, Colchester CO1 1TG

Team Manager, Children in Care, North EssexPermanent, Full Time55,892 to 69,241 per annum Location: ColchesterWorking Style: Fixed-base workerClosing Date: 31st August 2026 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role The Children in Care Team Manager leads a Team of qualified social workers to deliver high quality outcomes to children in care. The Team ensure cases are progressed through Court and care plans are developed. To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video The Opportunity Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse.Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Team Manager leads team, developing and promoting capabilities and holding them accountable for performance and delivering improvements. Working with the Service Manager, contributing to the development of strategy, and ensuring a service which adapts responsively to change. With proven ability to focus on results, develop innovative solutions and build strong working relationships, this leader will possess a deep understanding of working in a challenging social and financial environment. Accountabilities Lead a team of social workers to deliver a high quality professional service with positive outcomes. Accountable for individual performance, quality assurance, resources, and budgets. Accountable for the practice of social workers within the team, providing professional and practice supervision, using available tools to address underperformance, and coaching to enhance the quality of the practice. Responsible for development of individuals to maximise the capability and performance across the team. Responsible for the oversight and quality assurance of a range of social work reports and court statements. Responsible for responding to complaints and other feedback from service users in accordance with policy and in a way that fosters positive relationships. Lead inter-agency collaborative working, where a social work perspective is used to inform and drive decision making. Establishing and developing effective approaches to integrated working with partners, communities, and the voluntary sector, to achieve successful outcomes for service users. Develop the training and tactical service delivery plan for the team. Use expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring A recognised social work qualification i.e., Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements. Significant experience within a Social Care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations. Experience of supervision of Social Work students and/or newly qualified Social Workers, possessing strong leadership and behavioural skills, with the ability to forge a highly performing and motivated team from diverse backgrounds, to deliver local objectives and work to required professional standards. Experience of working within a complex environment and leading change to ensure the Council delivers best practice. Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies, and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and their families. Recognise the financial implications of care packages commissioned. Evidence of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . 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Section Engineer - Highways & Infrastructure - Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex Working pattern: Site-based Salary/Rate: Dependent on experience Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Are you an experienced Section Engineer looking to take responsibility for a key section of a major highways scheme? This is an opportunity to work on a substantial roundabout project in Colchester, taking ownership of setting out, quality, engineering delivery and the coordination of works on site. You will be joining an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across the Eastern region. You will have the opportunity to work on technically interesting schemes, develop your engineering experience and take greater responsibility for project delivery. My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across highways and infrastructure. The business delivers complex civil engineering projects and places a strong emphasis on quality, safety, technical standards and developing its engineering teams. As the Section Engineer, you will play an important part in progressing the construction programme and ensuring your section of works is delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with the required design and specification. You will be: ·Managing the setting out requirements for your section of the project. ·Carrying out inspections and testing to ensure works comply with the design, specification and quality requirements. ·Liaising with site management and completing quality take-offs. ·Preparing and contributing to hazard assessments, risk assessments and method statements. ·Identifying potential commercial opportunities or issues associated with your section of works. ·Managing sectional service plans and drawings and issuing relevant permits. ·Supporting and mentoring Junior Engineers on site. ·Working with the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager to provide information for project records and claims. ·Managing as-built information for your section and contributing to completion of the project health and safety file. ·Ensuring your works comply with the required quality, health and safety and environmental procedures. ·Transferring engineering information from AutoCAD into surveying equipment and using site surveying technology effectively. To be considered for this Section Engineer opportunity, you will need: ·Strong setting out experience gained on civil engineering or infrastructure projects. ·Experience working on highways, roads and/or earthworks schemes. ·Experience using Leica and/or GeoMax surveying equipment. ·The ability to transfer information from AutoCAD to surveying equipment. ·A good understanding of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality assurance processes. ·A sound understanding of construction methods and site engineering practices. ·The ability to coordinate your own section of works and support other members of the engineering team. ·A full UK driving licence due to the site-based nature of the position and potential travel across the Eastern region. A First Aid at Work qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. The Section Engineer salary/rate is dependent on experience, with the overall package reflecting your technical background and suitability for the position. Depending on the employment arrangement, the wider package may include: ·Company car or car allowance. ·Company pension scheme. ·Life assurance. ·25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. ·Training and professional development opportunities. ·Employee Assistance Programme. ·Cycle-to-work scheme. ·Employee benefits platform. ·On-site parking. ·Opportunities to progress your career within a growing civil engineering business. This is a site-based position in Colchester, working on a major roundabout and highways infrastructure scheme. You will be joining a project where you can take genuine responsibility for delivery while continuing to develop your technical and management experience. If you are a Section Engineer with strong highways, earthworks or infrastructure setting out experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the Colchester area, apply today with your latest CV or contact Carrington West for a confidential discussion. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.Discipline(s): Highways, Transport & InfrastructureJob type: Permanent - Full Time

Why join us?Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.Benefits of joining our team£14.00 per hourFull time - 42 hours per weekWeekday and alternate weekend shiftsPaid holidayPensionStaff recognition schemesRefer a Friend bonus of up to £1000Cycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive Training and Career DevelopmentA friendly and supportive working environmentDedicated Mental Health ChampionsAbout the roleAs ourSenior Carer, youll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and also getting around and enjoying our lovely home. You will act as a key worker for a number residents and so building meaningful relationships with our residents and their families is crucial. You will participate in the formulation and maintenance ofIndividual electronic care plans and will have experience of this.Heres some other important things you need to know:You will undertake formal supervisions of junior staff and must have experience of thisYou must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well beingYoull need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the care Standards Act.The Ideal CandidateExceptional people make an exceptional care homeWe're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.About us and our homeCaring for Our Mental Health TogetherAt Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. Thats why weve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space , we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better.TPBN1_UKTJ

Why join us?Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.Benefits of joining our team£22.66 per hourFull time role - 36 hours per week (Days)Weekday and alternate weekend shiftsEnhanced pay on bank holidays28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)PensionStaff recognition schemesRefer a Friend bonus of up to £1000I have an idea £50 gift cardDedicated Mental Heath ChampionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeComprehensive Training and Career DevelopmentA friendly and supportive working environmentDedicated mental health championsAbout the roleAs our Registered Nurse (Days), youll be responsible for all care and nursing needs of our residents. Youll formulate, implement and regularly maintain electronic nursing care plans and will be very experienced at this. Youll supervise the delivery of care by the care team and will identify training and development needs. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their care and nursing needs.Heres some other important things you need to know:You will need to have a valid registered NMC PinYou will dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate recordsYou will carry out stock control and ordering of residents prescribed medication and medical productsYoull need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the care Standards Act.The Ideal CandidateExceptional people make an exceptional care homeWe're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.About us and our homeCaring for Our Mental Health TogetherAt Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. Thats why weve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space , we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even betterTPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Associate (3–6 PQE) \n What's in it for you? \n\n • High-quality commercial litigation work with genuine variety\n, • Work closely with experienced Partners while developing your own caseload\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team\n, • Plenty of client contact and responsibility from day one\n, • Supportive, collaborative culture where your development is genuinely invested in\n, • Modern systems, strong administrative support and a firm committed to continuous improvement\n, • Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including enhanced annual leave, healthcare, pension, life assurance and income protection\n\n The Role \n A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with around 3–6 years' PQE who enjoys working on a broad range of commercial disputes and wants to continue developing under experienced senior lawyers while building their own client relationships. \n You'll advise a varied client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals across a diverse caseload including: \n\n • Contractual disputes\n, • Partnership and shareholder disputes\n, • Professional negligence and negligence claims\n, • Insolvency-related disputes\n, • Property litigation\n, • Construction disputes (where experience allows)\n\n Alongside managing your own matters, you'll assist on larger and more complex litigation, advising clients from initial instruction through to resolution. \n You'll also be encouraged to get involved in networking and business development as you continue to grow your profile. \n About You \n You'll be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with approximately 3–6 years' PQE and experience handling a broad commercial litigation caseload. \n Ideally you'll have experience of: \n\n • Commercial and contractual disputes\n, • Civil litigation procedures and the Civil Procedure Rules\n, • Managing your own files with direct client responsibility\n, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation\n, • Advising clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution\n\n Experience in property litigation, construction disputes, partnership or shareholder disputes, insolvency litigation or mediation would be advantageous, but isn't essential. \n Most importantly, you'll be commercially minded, organised and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n The Firm \n This is an established and highly respected regional law firm with an excellent reputation across the East of England. The firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and long-term growth, offering a modern, supportive working environment where collaboration and career development are genuinely encouraged. \n If you're looking for quality work, real progression and the opportunity to become an integral part of a successful litigation team, this is a fantastic opportunity. \n #INDCATS

Private Client Fee Earner required for a unique opportunity. Whatever your motivation may be, this forward thinking, agile firm are happy to listen and adapt to exceed your expectations. We all have our personal criteria when considering a move, is your own: \n\n • Salary?\n, • Environment?\n, • Support?\n, • Progression?\n, • Location?\n, • Benefits?\n, • Flexibility?\n, • Reduced hours?\n, • Adjusted responsibility?\n\n It could be some or all of the above, maybe something small yet important to you? Whatever it is then please let us know when you get touch. If you have experience dealing with all matters of Private Client including: \n\n • Wills - from basic to more complex\n, • Lasting Power of Attorneys\n, • Probates\n, • STEP qualification would be advantageous but not essential as funding will be provided\n, • Supervisory experience also would be an advantage\n\n The firm also offers progression bespoke to your desired career aspiration and the same, unique tailoring to their exceptional portfolio of benefits. For more detail, please apply with a current CV, I look forward to working with you.

Contentious Probate Solicitor - Colchester \n What's in it for you? \n\n • Join a highly regarded, well-established private client litigation team with an excellent reputation in the region\n, • Work alongside and be supported by experienced Contentious Probate specialists\n, • Genuine investment in your professional development, including support towards ACTAPS accreditation\n, • Handle a quality caseload of contentious trusts and probate matters rather than a mixed litigation workload\n, • Hybrid working, a collaborative culture and a clear long-term career path within a growing team\n\n The Role \n An established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join its expanding disputes team. \n This role has arisen due to continued growth within the department and the firm's ongoing commitment to developing its specialist contentious probate offering. You'll take on a varied caseload of inheritance disputes, challenges to wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, trust disputes, proprietary estoppel matters and executor/beneficiary disputes. \n You'll be joining a supportive environment where knowledge sharing and mentoring are genuinely valued, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise in this specialist area. \n About You \n\n • Qualified Solicitor with experience in Contentious Probate or closely related Private Client Litigation\n, • A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within this specialist practice area\n, • Strong technical ability with excellent client care and communication skills\n, • ACTAPS accreditation is welcomed but not essential. Candidates with a desire to work towards the qualification will be fully supported\n\n The Firm \n This is an award-winning regional firm with an outstanding reputation across East Anglia and Essex. Known for its collaborative culture and investment in its people, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and an environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop specialist expertise. \n If you're looking to join a firm that is committed to investing in your long-term development within Contentious Probate, I'd love to hear from you. \n #INDCATS

Private Client Fee Earner required for a unique opportunity. Whatever your motivation may be, this forward thinking, agile firm are happy to listen and adapt to exceed your expectations. We all have our personal criteria when considering a move, is your own: \n\n • Salary?\n, • Environment?\n, • Support?\n, • Progression?\n, • Location?\n, • Benefits?\n, • Flexibility?\n, • Reduced hours?\n, • Adjusted responsibility?\n\n It could be some or all of the above, maybe something small yet important to you? Whatever it is then please let us know when you get touch. If you have experience ddealing with all matters of Private Client including: \n\n • Wills - from basic to more complex\n, • Lasting Power of Attorneys\n, • Probates\n, • STEP qualification would be advantageous but not essential as funding will be provided\n, • Supervisory experience also would be an advantage\n\n The firm also offers progression bespoke to your desired career aspiration and the same, unique tailoring to their exceptional portfolio of benefits. For more detail, please apply with a current CV, I look forward to working with you.

Are you a Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager from practice ready to leave routine compliance behind? \n Do you thrive on tackling complex accounting challenges rather than ticking boxes? Do you enjoy getting into the detail of financial reporting, consolidations, corporation tax and specialist projects? Have you worked with medium sized companies including cash flow statement and disclosures as well as consolidations? \n Reed Practice is partnering with a well-respected, independent accounting firm who are looking for a technically strong Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager to join their ever-expanding team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to work with at least medium-sized businesses, advising clients on complex financial matters while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid or fully remote working. If you're looking for a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and no two days are quite the same, then this is the next career move for you! \n As Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager you'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together, sharing knowledge, and who take pride in developing their people and providing opportunities to grow professionally. \n This is ideal for someone who enjoys technical accounting, problem-solving and advisory work. You’ll support a portfolio of larger corporate clients and group structures, providing high-quality financial reporting and compliance services. Your role will include: \n\n • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for medium-sized companies, larger entities and groups\n, • Producing complex multi-entity & multi-currency consolidations\n, • Researching & resolving technical accounting issues, documenting findings and advice\n, • Manage corporate tax & VAT compliance, supported by specialist colleagues\n, • Building strong client relationships through regular communication and consulting ideas\n, • Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and helping develop their skills\n\n Audit experience would be beneficial, it is not essential. This role can be fully remote or hybrid, so you'll need to be comfortable managing relationships through virtual meetings, phone calls and regular correspondence. \n What We're Looking For - Professionals who combine strong technical capability with a proactive, client-focused mindset. You'll ideally have: \n ACA / ACCA qualification, with post-qualified experience (or newly qualified with strong relevant experience) Essential: Strong knowledge of CCH Accounts Production Experience working with medium-sized businesses, group structures and complex accounts assignments Strong financial reporting and corporation tax knowledge Excellent communication skills and confidence working remotely with clients and colleagues Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for supporting and developing othersWhat You'll Receive \n\n • Hybrid or fully remote working (UK-based candidates only)\n, • Interesting and technically challenging work; exposure to larger businesses and specialist assignments\n, • Clear progression and development opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package aligned to your experience and contribution\n\n If you're an ambitious Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager looking for a technically focused role where you can make a real impact, contact Natalie Harden at Reed as soon as possible.

Do you have 3 years+ PQE and Is your next career step to an innovative, agile and fast growing business?Moving to this top ranking, Legal 500 firm can make it happen! If your experience is in (and you enjoy)a broad range of civil and commercial, fast-track and multi-track (property being an essential) I would be pleased to have a confidential conversation with you about this superb opportunity. \n Taking pride in their customer focus, this company has an exceptional reputation and is now looking to grow the Dispute Resolution team which covers: \n\n • Property\n, • Debt collection\n, • Construction disputes\n, • Company and partnership litigation\n, • Contractual\n, • Personal Injury\n, • Professional negligence\n\n Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers genuine progression prospects. Please apply with a current CV, I look forward to discussing this role with you.

Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer - Braintree. Are you looking for a firm that will support you with further training and specialist courses? Looking to take more responsibility or just progress your career? I am pleased to be working with large, agile and long established firm who have an opportunity in their Family Team. Experience required: \n\n • Dealing with all matters of Private Client, predominately\n, • Wills - from basic to extremely complex\n, • Lasting Power of Attorneys\n, • Probates\n, • STEP qualification would be advantageous but not essential\n, • Supervisory experience also would be an advantage\n\n Please apply with a current CV, I look forward to your application.

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Fitter on behalf of our client based in Earls Colne on a temp-to-perm basis. \n Roles & Responsibilities \n\n • Bolt fixings and components into vehicles\n, • Use a variety of hand and power tools daily\n, • Work with steel and aluminium materials\n, • Assemble, fit and modify vehicle parts as required\n, • Ensure all work is carried out safely and to high quality standards\n, • Maintain a clean, tidy and organised workspace\n, • Carry out additional workshop duties as required\n\n Additional Responsibilities \n\n • Previous experience using hand and power tools essential\n, • Experience working on vehicles advantageous\n, • Mechanically minded with strong attention to detail\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Follow Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices\n\n Experience, Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Experience using hand and power tools\n, • Strong mechanical aptitude\n, • Ability to work effectively within a workshop environment\n, • Good attention to detail and quality standards\n, • Health & Safety conscious\n, • Reliable and flexible approach to work\n\n Working Pattern & Benefits \n Hours: \n\n • Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 5:00pm\n, • Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm or 8:00am – 2:00pm\n\n Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience) \n Benefits: Free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and potential for a permanent contract following the temporary period. \n Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

Reference: 4809600Job ID: 5401989Posted: 2026-06-29Closing date: 2026-09-28Location: Colchester/EssexSalary: Salary circa 50,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Construction / ArchitectureCompany: HaysConsultant: Harrison SharpeHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: 03330105702Email: Harrison.Sharpe@hays.comYour new roleYou will take a lead role in the design and technical delivery of architectural projects, working across a variety of sectors. This position will suit a design-focused professional with strong technical capability and proven experience in project delivery.Key responsibilities include:Managing projects from inception through to completionProducing and coordinating detailed drawings and specificationsLeading project teams and mentoring junior staff (Part I & II Assistants)Liaising with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycleSupporting business development through networking and existing client relationshipsEnsuring projects are delivered on time and in line with regulationsWhat you'll need to succeedARB/RIBA qualified Architect with 5+ years’ post-Part III UK experienceStrong experience working in a project delivery roleProven ability in client-facing and networking activitiesExcellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processesExperience within the commercial and/or education sectors (desirable)Proficiency in Revit (essential), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe SuiteStrong communication, leadership, and organisational skillsHighly motivated with a proactive approach to workWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary (DOE)Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)Flexible working hours (core hours 10am–4pm)23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday offAnnual salary reviewProfessional subscriptions paidMentoring and development programmesDiscounted gym membershipAccess to employee discounts platformWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809600 - Harrison Sharpe

We are currently looking for a Room leader to join our Babies room due to growth within the nursery. If you are looking for a new challenge where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten. • 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE, • Full time - 40 hours, • £29,245 per annum Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is based in the historic city of Colchester, ideally located on a main road with excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town centre. We are currently seeking a Nursery Room Leader to join our friendly team, The nursery is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and the role will involve working within these hours on a patterned basis. By joining our nursery, you become part of a supportive family environment that truly values, encourages, and uplifts every member of the team. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme* Room Leader duties and responsibilities: • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development., • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff., • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Room Leader requirement and skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Chestnut House Kindergarten Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Contentious Probate Senior Associate / Legal Director - Colchester - Up to £82,000 + Benefits \n \n Our client is an established and long-standing full-service law firm that is consistently ranked highly across its practice areas throughout legal directories. The firm has also won various awards for its commitment to its local community and service to its clients. \n \n The firm’s award-winning Will’s Trust and Probate team ranked in the Legal 500 is recruiting a senior-level Contentious Probate Solicitor to work alongside existing partners and advise a vast number of Hertfordshire clients as well as HNWI in London and across the UK. \n \n The successful candidate will bring the expertise to manage a varied and high-quality caseload of inheritance, trust and estate disputes. \n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Minimum 5 years PQE as a Contentious Probate Solicitor\n, • Member of ACTAPS - Not Essential but advantageous\n, • A good understanding of the Inheritance Act\n, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail\n, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills\n, • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply \n \n\n • Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays (dependent on starting level)\n, • Market-leading salary – Up to £82,000 + Bonus Scheme\n, • Death in service\n, • Group income protection\n, • Pension\n, • Onsite Car Parking\n, • Sick pay\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact Thomas Brown Retained Consultant \n Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132 \n Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

CPower Energy is growing — and we’re hiring. \n \n We’re looking a Service Technician to join our Operations team and play a key role in supporting our expanding work across the UK and offshore wind sector. \n \n This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining a fleet of generators ranging from 30kVa to 220kVa. \n \n While you’ll be based at our Colchester depot, the role will involve travel across the UK and EU, including offshore projects. \n \n If you enjoy a mix of depot-based work, site work, and offshore exposure — this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in renewables. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n \n\n • Servicing and maintaining generator equipment\n, • Supporting operations across UK and EU project sites\n, • Participating in offshore work when required\n, • Working both independently and as part of a wider operations team\n\n \n What we’re looking for: \n \n\n • Electrical or mechanical background (essential)\n, • Full, clean UK driving licence\n, • Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and in a team\n, • Ideally based in or near Colchester\n\n \n What’s on offer: \n \n\n • Very competitive Salary\n, • Overtime paid at 1.5x your standard rate\n, • £50 overnight allowance when working away\n, • Enhanced offshore pay\n, • Full offshore training and career development opportunities\n, • Company pension\n, • On-site parking\n\n \n This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing renewable energy business and gain valuable offshore experience. \n \n Interested or know someone who might be a good fit? Feel free to apply or message me directly.

Restaurant General Manager - New Store Opening - QSR \n \n We’re growing quickly and building a restaurant brand that guests love and teams are proud to be part of. To help us do that, we’re looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager who knows how to run a successful, high-volume operation—and make it a great place to work. \n \n This is a role for someone who takes real ownership. You’ll lead your restaurant as if it were your own business, bringing together commercial performance, brilliant food, fast service and a motivated team. \n \n You’ll understand the numbers, but you’ll also understand that great results start with great people. From developing future leaders to improving guest experience, you’ll set the standard and make sure your team has everything they need to succeed. \n \n What’s in it for you? \n\n • Up to £42,000 salary\n, • Performance-related bonus of up to 10%\n, • £1,000 management referral bonus\n, • 30 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Free meals while working and employee discounts when you’re off shift\n, • Access to employee benefits, including gym, technology and company car schemes\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • Ongoing training through our dedicated learning platform\n\n \n What you’ll be responsible for \n You’ll have full accountability for the performance of your restaurant, including: \n\n • Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team\n, • Managing your restaurant’s P&L, sales, labour and food costs\n, • Delivering consistently high standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience\n, • Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and employment legislation\n, • Recruiting great people and creating meaningful development and succession plans\n, • Building effective rotas that meet business needs, team availability and labour budgets\n, • Managing stock, ordering, inventory and waste\n, • Reviewing performance data and turning insights into clear actions\n, • Maintaining audit, operational and brand standards\n, • Creating a positive, energetic culture where people enjoy coming to work\n, • Staying calm, visible and decisive during the busiest periods\n\n \n What we’re looking for \n You’ll already have experience leading a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant as a General Manager or in a comparable senior role. \n \n You’ll also bring: \n\n • A strong track record of growing sales and delivering against targets\n, • Confidence managing budgets, P&L and controllable costs\n, • Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality, cleanliness and operational compliance\n, • Experience with labour scheduling, stock control and inventory systems\n, • A people-first leadership style, with examples of building strong teams and developing future managers\n, • The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment\n, • High standards, commercial awareness and a genuine sense of ownership\n, • The resilience and adaptability to lead through change\n\n \n Experience supporting new restaurant openings or working across multiple sites would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. \n \n Everyone belongs here \n We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported and able to be themselves. \n \n We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Every application is assessed on experience, ability and potential—nothing else. \n \n Ready to take ownership of a restaurant, build an outstanding team and deliver results you can be proud of? We’d love to hear from you.

Health and Social Care Assessor \n Colchester and Surrounding Areas | Hybrid working \n Full Time & Part Time Available | Permanent \n £27,000 - £30,000 per year + bonus + expenses \n \n Please only apply if you meet the following essential criteria: \n\n • Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care\n, • Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in Adult Health & Social Care (Senior Carer level or above)\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel\n\n \n Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet all the essential criteria listed above. \n \n This role would suit candidates with experience in Adult Care as a Senior Carer, Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager or an existing Health & Social Care Assessor \n \n The Role \n\n • We’re recruiting for a Health and Social Care Assessor to support learners working towards apprenticeship qualifications across workplace settings.\n, • You will support, coach and assess learners, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their programme.\n, • You will work with learners across Colchester and surrounding areas, combining remote delivery with planned workplace visits.\n, • You will manage your own diary and workload to meet key performance targets and ensure learner progress.\n, • No learner sourcing is required – all learners are provided, allowing you to focus on delivery, coaching and assessment.\n, • This role is sometimes referred to as Apprenticeship Assessor, Health and Social Care Tutor or Skills Coach within Health and Social Care.\n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Build strong relationships with learners and employers through regular reviews and engagement\n, • Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment sessions aligned to apprenticeship standards\n, • Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency\n, • Review learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback\n, • Support learners with Functional Skills (Maths & English) where required\n, • Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA)\n, • Monitor learner progress and ensure timely achievement of qualifications\n, • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a safe learning environment at all times\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Home-based role with planned travel (mileage and expenses paid)\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas & New Year shutdown\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Pension & life assurance\n, • Health cash plan & wellbeing support\n, • EV car scheme access\n, • Access to employee discounts\n, • Referral bonus\n, • Plus, many more\n\n \n About t2 Group \n t2 Group is the UK’s largest health and social care apprenticeship provider, delivering high-quality apprenticeships and professional qualifications. \n We focus on quality, consistency, and supporting both learners and employers to achieve strong outcomes across the Health & Social Care sector. \n \n Apply today to join our team and support the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals.

Company Description \n With Leadership is a boutique leadership development organisation whose purpose is to facilitate purpose-full leadership. We believe leadership is most effective when done with others, rather than to or for others. Our vision is to co-create awe-inspiring learning experiences that multiply human intelligences. \n \n With Leadership delivers impactful development programmes at all levels of leadership throughout an organisation, helping to develop C-suite executives and brand-new apprentices. Our approach is well captured by a recent client testimonial: \n \n “I recommend With Leadership as a trusted partner. They have worked with the EMEA Claims Leadership over the last 4 years, driving cultural change, increased capability, and tangible results. \n They took time to get to know us and to get clarity re: context and opportunity. They have then consistently demonstrated excellence in providing creative, unique solutions which have evolved to ensure maximum impact and improved 360 organisational results. \n With Leadership care about your goals, are easy to work with and are truly experts in their field.” \n \n The Role \n This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the earlier stages of their consulting or learning and development career who is passionate about helping people and teams perform at their best. \n \n Working closely with colleagues, the Consultant will play an important role in ensuring client projects run brilliantly and deliver the impact our clients are looking for. Day-to-day activities will include development programme design and delivery, coordinating project activity, preparing materials, communicating with clients, facilitating workshops, gathering feedback and helping to ensure every aspect of the client experience is well organised and powerfully delivered. \n \n The role will involve working across a variety of client projects, giving the successful candidate exposure to leadership development, learning, facilitation and consultancy. \n \n The Consultant role is a full-time, hybrid position working out of our Colchester office. \n \n What we're looking for \n We care as much about how you work as what you know. \n \n Ultimately, we're looking for someone who has presence, adaptability, and has a strong desire to help others be even better humans. Someone who can take a client's challenge, make sense of it and help create an experience that genuinely changes something. \n \n Most importantly, you will want to be part of a team that does purpose-full work, builds long-term client relationships and leaves people and organisations better than we found them. \n \n Our five values describe the kind of people we want to work with, and we’re looking for someone who brings them to life every day. \n BE ONE – Bring the whole you \n · Genuine, approachable and comfortable being yourself. \n · Builds trust and respects different perspectives. \n · Connects to our purpose and enjoys being part of a team. \n BRING LIGHT – Bring energy and possibility \n · Positive, solutions-focused and willing to bring new ideas. \n · Brings energy and optimism, especially when things get challenging. \n · Helps create an environment where people can do their best work. \n REVEAL TRUTH – Be honest and listen deeply \n · A thoughtful listener who genuinely wants to understand. \n · Comfortable asking questions and saying when you don't know. \n · Communicates honestly, clearly and respectfully. \n ABSORB STUFF – Stay curious and keep growing \n · Naturally curious and hungry to learn. \n · Notices what is happening around them and pays attention to detail. \n · Welcomes feedback and looks for ways to improve. \n LEAVE BETTER – Make a positive difference \n · Takes pride in leaving things better than they found them. \n · Spots what needs doing and gets stuck in. \n · Cares about colleagues, clients and creating a great experience. \n \n Experience & Qualifications \n Previous experience in learning and development, consulting, training, facilitation, event management or a similar environment would be beneficial, but is not essential. \n We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate: \n\n • Personal growth and learning. Have demonstrated the ability to challenge their own personal paradigms, learn new skills, learn from feedback and are still actively refining their human intelligences.\n, • Experience working in a dynamic, team-based environment. Willing to lead, to be proactive when others may hesitate.\n, • Strong organisation and project coordination skills.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication.\n, • Facilitation skills that engage and inspire others to learn and develop\n, • Confidence working in the Microsoft ecosystem (Teams, Outlook, Powerpoint). Strong confidence in using PowerPoint to design materials\n, • An active interest in leadership, learning, coaching, people development and team effectiveness.\n, • A willingness to travel to client locations when required.\n, • A degree or relevant professional qualification is welcome, but attitude, potential and the ability to develop others are more important to us than having a particular qualification.\n\n \n The person we're looking for \n Ultimately, we're looking for someone who is curious, organised and great with people. Someone who takes pride in making things happen, wants to learn from experienced consultants and is excited by the opportunity to make a genuine difference to our clients. \n \n You don't need to know everything on day one. We want someone with the potential, mindset and ambition to grow with us. \n \n Salary band: £40k-55k (dependant on experience)

About Your New Employer \n\n • Join a reputable PM consultancy delivering work at a NHS Trust dedicated to improving healthcare environments for East London communities.\n, • Make a tangible impact by delivering essential refurbishment and maintenance projects across key hospital sites.\n, • Be part of a supportive team offering flexible working arrangements and a positive work-life balance.\n\n \n About Your New Job \n As Project Manager, you will: \n\n • Oversee the delivery of backlog maintenance and refurbishment works at NHS sites, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance at all stages.\n, • Manage complex project operations from planning through to completion, working closely with clinical teams, contractors, and Trust stakeholders.\n, • Coordinate resources, monitor progress, and report project status to senior management.\n, • Supervise on-site activities 3-4 days per week across Mile End or Luton locations, with flexibility for remote work.\n\n \n What Skills You Need \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline preferred.\n, • 5+ years’ experience delivering maintenance/refurbishment projects in a healthcare or comparable environment.\n, • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and health & safety standards.\n, • Excellent communication, coordination, and team management skills.\n, • Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.\n\n \n What's on Offer \n\n • Salary: £54,000–£57,000 per annum.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs and pension plan.\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression in a dynamic, expanding sector\n\n \n What's Next \n Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or contact me for a confidential chat. Not the right role? Please reach out for other opportunities within NHS projects and facilities management.

We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Manager for our client based in Colchester. \n You will be responsible for working with suppliers to drive a positive outcome to consistently improve their EBITDA. This includes procurement of products at competitive rates, ensuring consistent supply of components, Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers and negotiating competitive terms. \n The purchasing manager will drive consistency and efficiency in purchasing processes and systems, whilst collaborating with operations and engineering to support production planning and efficient stock control \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Own and manage the end to end procurement process, maintaining procurement policy and standards\n, • Raise and manage all purchase orders, ensuring orders are placed accurately, on time, and in line with demand\n, • Manage supplier selection, onboarding and approval, ensuring SLA’s are in place with top suppliers\n, • Manage supplier performance, conducting annual reviews and resolving supplier issues by tracking performance against SLA standards.\n, • Manage and monitor cost prices, identifying opportunities for cost saving to increase GP, and mitigating price increases\n, • Take responsibility for purchasing and other relevant budgets\n, • Management of IT systems, including maintaining accurate lead times, cost prices and other relevant data within the ERP system\n, • Source and purchase and capital equipment requirements and services\n, • Manage the end to end Far East procurement process for offshored suppliers including import paperwork based on projected stock usage and any forward orders\n, • Onsite supplier visits to both UK-based and overseas suppliers\n, • Attend trade shows\n\n Requirements \n\n • Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role within a fast-moving or growing business. An industrial, assembly or automotive background is ideal\n, • Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing administration while delivering strategic improvements.\n, • A self-starter with the drive and initiative to lead the function independently.\n, • Track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and implementing effective procurement strategies.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and analytical skills.\n, • Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive approach—equally comfortable with strategy and day-to-day tasks.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software.\n, • Professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable but not essential\n\n Benefits \n\n • Salary- £50,000- £60,000\n, • Profile related Bonus\n, • Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, 30mins for lunch.\n\n

An established and growing freight forwarding business is looking for an experienced Transport Manager to build and manage its new transport division in Colchester. The company has recently acquired its Operator's Licence and brought its first vehicles in-house, with further growth planned. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants autonomy and the chance to build a transport operation from the ground up. Overview Take full ownership of a new transport division. Manage a small commercial vehicle fleet, initially around 5-6 vehicles. Manage drivers, including agency drivers. Oversee scheduling, vehicle utilisation and daily operations. Ensure full compliance with the Operator's Licence and transport legislation. Develop processes and procedures for the new division. Identify opportunities to bring more work in-house. Work closely with the existing freight forwarding and operations teams. Help grow the transport operation as the business expands. Requirements Previous experience as a Transport Manager. Valid Transport Manager CPC. Strong knowledge of transport compliance and legislation. Experience managing commercial vehicles and drivers. Confident working independently and taking ownership. Proactive, dynamic and commercially minded approach. Ability to build and develop a transport operation from the ground up. Freight forwarding, haulage or courier experience is beneficial but not essential. Salary & Benefits £45,000-£55,000 basic salary, depending on experience. Performance-related bonus. Full-time or part-time considered. Initially office-based while establishing the transport division. Hybrid/remote working available once established. High level of autonomy and freedom to develop the role. Genuine opportunity to build and grow a new division.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Sales Negotiators are you looking for your next move? 📍 Colchester 💷 OTE £30K 📅 Full-Time - Permanent Nolan Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing property business seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Negotiator to join their team. About the Role This exciting opportunity will see you managing a portfolio of properties, negotiating offers, liaising with buyers and vendors and ensuring a smooth sales process from instruction through to completion. You will also provide regular market updates, maintain accurate CRM records and deliver outstanding customer service throughout each transaction. Key Responsibilities ▪️Manage a portfolio of properties. ▪️Provide regular feedback and market updates to vendors. ▪️Negotiate offers between buyers, vendors and developer clients. ▪️Produce accurate memoranda of sale and maintain compliant records. ▪️Build strong relationships with buyers, vendors, local agents and internal teams. ▪️Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system. ▪️Deliver excellent customer service and manage expectations throughout the sales process. ▪️Prepare weekly activity and property status reports. Essential Skills & Experience ▪️Previous experience working as a Sales Negotiator. ▪️Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage expectations professionally. ▪️Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪️Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. ▪️Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage a busy caseload. ▪️High level of organisation and attention to detail. ▪️Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Benefits ✅ Free Gym Membership ✅ Free On-Site Parking ✅ Contributory Pension Scheme ✅ Clear Career Progression Opportunities ✅ Modern Office Environment ✅ Relaxed Breakout Area ✅ Supportive and Friendly Team Culture ✅ Performance-Related Incentives ✅ Uncapped Commission If you have experience in a similar role and are looking for a position where you can develop your career and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you

Just Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established and growing business based on the outskirts of Colchester in their search for a Sales Negotiator/Valuer. The successful candidate will play a vital role in facilitating property sales, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring smooth transactions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong communication skills and organisational abilities to develop their career within the property industry. Duties include: Manage and develop client relationships through effective communication and negotiation Organise property viewings, ensuring clients are well-informed about properties Negotiate offers Maintain accurate records of all transactions and client interactions Liaise with solicitors, surveyors, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth progress of deals Provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments, managing enquiries, and updating the CRM system Requirements: Previous Estate Agency experience is essential Proven administrative experience with strong organisational skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently with clients A professional attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving Valid UK driving license

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Our UK audit practice is built of over 2300 people working across 24 locations. We’re really proud of the strong position our audit practice is in from a wellbeing, resource and quality perspective, the latter of which is shown through our recent positive AQR results. Grant Thornton is one of the UK's leading providers of local audit services, appointed by the local audit body to audit hundreds of local government and NHS bodies across England. Our Public Sector Audit team plays a vital role in maintaining public trust and accountability in local public finances. We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our specialist team, focusing on the oversight and resolution of formal processes that arise from our local audit work. This is a high-profile, intellectually demanding role at the heart of public accountability — requiring sound regulatory judgement, technical audit expertise, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role reports directly to the Public Sector Audit Partner lead. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, whether that’s reduced or condensed hours, job shares, we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Everyone in the firm is encouraged to work in a hybrid way, want to go for a run at 3pm, or collect children from school? That’s fine with us if it fits with your client work. Our framework for how we work underpins our approach, giving us all the confidence to make decisions that work for us, and our teams. Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. As a Senior Public Sector Audit Complaints and Objections Manager within our Public Sector Audit service line, you will: Lead the management and resolution of complaints relating to Grant Thornton's local audit work, ensuring responses are robust, evidence-based and compliant with the relevant complaints framework. Engage with complainants, internal audit teams and, where appropriate, the Financial Reporting Council. Manage the end-to-end process for local elector objections to audited accounts. Assess the legal and technical merits of objections, coordinate with responsible audit engagement teams, and produce well-reasoned written decisions in accordance with the Act and associated guidance. Act as a key point of contact for whistleblowing disclosures relevant to audited bodies. Triage and investigate allegations in line with Grant Thornton's whistleblowing policy and auditing standards, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, escalation and follow-through. Respond to matters raised by electors and others under auditing standards and the National Audit Code for local audit. Assess whether matters require further audit action, prepare considered responses, and liaise with engagement teams to ensure appropriate follow‑up within statutory timescales. The role also involves contributing to the development of internal guidance and policies on these processes, supporting training across the local audit practice, and working closely with our technical and quality teams. You will represent Grant Thornton externally in formal correspondence and, on occasion, in meetings with regulators and audited bodies. • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent), • Local government or public sector audit experience, • Knowledge of the LAAA 2014 and the National Audit Code, • Strong written communication and analytical skills, • Confident stakeholder and relationship management, • Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously, • A curiosity about public accountability and a commitment to the public interest are essential It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way. • Experience in a regulatory, legal, or complaints environment, • Familiarity with audit quality and oversight frameworks The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.Colchester Ford Transit CentreContract Type: Permanent, full timeSalary: OTE up to 50,000 per annum plus company car! (including 25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday- Friday 09:00 - 18:00, 1 in 4 Saturdays 09:00-13:00.Colchester Ford Transit Centre is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in either new car or used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide first class customer service.Joining our hard-working sales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills which will enable you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand all of our customers wants and needs.ResponsibilitiesCommunicating with customers via email, telephone and in personSuggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needsArranging and accompanying customers on test drivesNegotiating the final price for the saleCompleting the relevant paperwork for each saleLiaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all our customersThe ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated to crack on with the job and be passionate about what they do. You will be expected to hit targets so being ambitious and hard-working is essential.Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look out for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!Core Benefits:Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the businessGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of serviceEnhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leaveAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible paymentsHealth & Wellbeing:Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needsSmart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeingDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatmentsOptional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging momentsFinancial Wellbeing:MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly appFree will writing services to help plan for the futureFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protectionLeisure & Lifestyle:Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyleTravel insurance to help you explore with confidenceAccess to home and technology vouchersbYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discountsWe strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.

Associate Director - Fire Engineering Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 DOE Employment Type: Permanent An opportunity for an experienced fire engineering professional to lead complex projects while helping shape the future of a growing multidisciplinary consultancy. Based in Colchester with hybrid working, this role is suited to a senior leader seeking responsibility across project delivery, team development and business growth within the commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors. • Lead complex fire engineering projects., • Review fire strategies and technical reports., • Mentor engineers and support team development., • Strengthen client relationships and win new work., • Contribute to business strategy and growth., • Working closely with clients, design teams and approving authorities, you will provide technical leadership, maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with current UK fire safety legislation., • Extensive fire engineering consultancy experience., • Strong UK fire safety legislation knowledge., • Experience reviewing complex fire strategies., • Chartered Engineer status desirable., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Commercial awareness, business development experience and the ability to build lasting client relationships are essential. £80,000 - £120,000 DOE. • Hybrid working with two office days weekly., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays., • Private healthcare, pension and life cover., • Bonus, CPD and flexible benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description: Locum Consultant Radiologist Breast Imaging ASAP Start | MondayFriday | 4+ Months We have an immediate requirement for a Locum Consultant Radiologist with breast imaging experience to cover an ongoing contract of 4+ months. Essential: Candidates must have the skillset to cover breast screening film reading and breast ultrasound. Weekly Job Plan: DaySessions Monday Breast clinic 9:00am1:00pm Breast MDT 1:30pm2:30pm Breast USS 2:30pm5:00pm Tuesday Breast screen reading 9:00am1:00pm Wednesday Assessment clinic 9:00am1:00pm Thursday Breast clinic 9:00am5:00pm Friday Breast MDT 8:00am10:30am Breast clinic 10:30am1:00pm Requirements: Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise Demonstrable experience in breast screening film reading and breast ultrasound Right to work in the UK Must be on the specialist register Contract: MondayFriday, ASAP start, minimum 4 months (potential to extend) TPBN1_UKTJ

JOB TITLE: Specialist Grade Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry North East Essex (Colchester and Clacton) CONTRACT: 10 Programmed Activities Substantive Flexible working available including job share, part-time, remote sessions considered BASE: 900 The Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ This is a newly created post following review of current psychiatric needs in the team due to the previous doctor leaving the organisation. This is funded as ten Programmed Activities (8 PAs) post with 8 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC) and 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). This is a substantive, full time (5 days) post and we are also open to consider flexible working, job share or fixed term if preferred. The expectation of the post holder is to support their teams, the Directorate and the organisation to follow the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. We are kind We are respectful We work with our communities This post is for an Specialist Grade Doctor position in CAMHS Psychiatry in the North East SET CAMHS Colchester and Clacton, 900 The Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ. This is a newly created post following restructuring of psychiatric team due to the previous doctor leaving the organisation. A lot of transformation has taken place already and continues to take place within Essex's Community CAMHS Services. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to this post as soon as possible. This is a new post, substantive, full time 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) post with 8 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC) and 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The successful candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, across North East Essex. The service is provided by one team with one management structure, but due to the size of the area covered it is spread across two main bases. Nelft NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Date posted: 14 August 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Specialty Doctor Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: TCC-3ML-001802 Job locations: The Crescent, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ, United Kingdom • To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work., • To deputise when required in the team manager’s absence and delegate appropriately to other medical staff., • To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them., • To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust’s risk register. Clinical Skills: To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice on the General Medical Council (GMC). Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute, and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review. Training & Supervision: To act as clinical supervisor to junior colleagues (FY/CT/GPVTS/ST), providing effective education, facilitating their development, and promoting high standards of medical care. Ensure junior colleagues are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. To support new staff and their integration within the team. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Administration: To follow good medical practice standards in documenting all assessments of patients and to share necessary information with other health professionals. To provide reports on time. To ensure that all letters and summaries are checked and sent promptly to referring GPs, other colleagues, and agencies. The post holder will ensure that accurate and up to date records are kept of all clinical activity. The post holder will be expected to have good IT skills and to use the Trust’s electronic case record system. Leadership: To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To actively promote professional integrated health working, internally and externally. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols, and guidelines. To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews. Support the AMD in strategic service development and business planning. Lead compassionately on the evolution of services. Engage patients and staff in the development of services. Essential • Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice., • Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopmental disorders Desirable • Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it., • A postgraduate qualification in psychiatry Essential • At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies., • Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds., • Working with interpreters and translators., • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams Desirable • Experience in general medicine This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address: The Crescent, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ, United Kingdom Employer's website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details: For questions about the job, contact: Associate Medical Director Viviana Porcari medicalstaffingrecruitment@nelft.nhs.uk Date posted: 14 August 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Specialty Doctor Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: TCC-3ML-001802 Job locations: The Crescent, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ, United Kingdom NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr

HotLizard is looking for a .NET / C# Developer to join our small, experienced development team, working on our established online sports and recruitment products. You'll be developing new features, improving user experience, and helping advance the platform using modern tools and techniques with real ownership and minimal bureaucracy. All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. Our platforms are VB.NET and will remain so in part; new sports modules are C# / MVC. No VB.NET experience needed we'll support a strong C# developer in picking it up. Key responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain features across our web platforms, • Collaborate with the team to improve performance, usability, and code quality, • Contribute ideas on architecture, tooling, and process improvements Essential skills & experience • At least 3 years' commercial experience in .NET development (C# or VB.NET), • Experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL), • Self-motivated, with the drive to see projects through to completion, • Analytical, creative problem solver with good communication skills, • Strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude Desirable skills • VB.NET, • ASP. xrnqpay NET MVC, • ASP.NET Web Forms, • HTML, CSS/LESS, JavaScript/TypeScript, • IIS, WebAPI, jQuery, • Unit testing, • TFS (or similar version control/ALM tools), • Familiarity with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted/agentic coding tools What we offer • Friendly, experienced team with a flat, low-bureaucracy structure, • Monthly profit-related bonus, • Casual dress, • Free on-site parking

About Us Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Cahill Corporation Ltd T/A Cahill Renewables is a rapidly growing renewable energy company based in Colchester, specialising in the design and installation of Solar PV, Battery Storage and Renewable Energy systems across domestic, social housing and commercial sectors. Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join our installation team. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out Solar PV and Battery Storage installations, electrical testing, commissioning, fault finding and maintenance works across a variety of projects. You will be required to report to our Colchester yard each morning to collect equipment and materials before travelling to site. Requirements Minimum 1 years' experience working within the Solar PV industry NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation18th Edition Wiring Regulations ECS Gold Card (preferred but not essential) AM2 qualification (or working towards) Full UK Driving Licence Strong understanding of Solar PV systems and associated electrical works Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship Solar PV Installation qualification (preferred but not essential) Battery Storage installation experience (preferred but not essential) Testing & Inspection qualifications (2391 or equivalent)(preferred but not essential) Experience with major inverter and battery manufacturers such as Fox ESS, Sigenergy, Tesla and SolarEdge is an advantag What We Offer Salary of £45,000 xrnqpay - £55,000 per annum basic + overtime depending on experience Company van Fuel card Company pension scheme 28 days holiday including bank holidays Company uniform and PPE Ongoing training and development opportunities Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term career prospects Location Requirement Applicants must live close to Colchester, as daily attendance at our Colchester yard is required. DBS Check and H&S Training required to be carried out before starting due to contract requirements

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities. As one of the region's leading providers of education and skills training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive. We are looking for a Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing to join our dedicated teaching team and deliver high-quality training across both practical workshops and classroom-based learning. In this role you will, undertake all core teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development responsibilities associated with the Lecturer role, while also providing academic leadership and operational oversight across designated programmes within the Further/Higher Education provision. Job Title: Lecturer - Course Leader - Plumbing Full Time, Colchester About the role: Prepare engaging teaching and learning materials for a range of plumbing subjects. Deliver high-quality lessons that support the needs of individual learners, maintaining accurate attendance and promoting a positive learning environment. Set, assess and record coursework and assessments to support student achievement. Provide academic guidance and pastoral support, making referrals to specialist services where appropriate and contributing to student reports. Play an active role in shaping and developing course curricula and specialist facilities. Build and maintain strong links with employers and external organisations. Continually update your own professional knowledge and skills within the plumbing and education sectors. Promote and uphold the College's policies on Safeguarding, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, College Values, and Health & Safety. Carry out other reasonable duties as required to support the department and wider college community. Essential Experience: Plumbing industry experience Proven leadership experience, including team management, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and guide others. Experience of working with young people. Teaching or delivering training experience. Essential Qualifications: Level 5 Teaching Qualification/ completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xrnqpay Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Job Description About The Role Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to th... xrnqpay

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a MES Curriculum Manager to join our team. In this role you will lead and support a curriculum area by managing staff, driving quality improvement, and ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. The role includes overseeing curriculum delivery, resource planning, staff development, and student support, while promoting continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety policies. Job title: Curriculum Manager - MES Full time, Permanent Colchester Campus About the role: To stand in for the Head of Area when required. To undertake a teaching role within MES To manage staff, including recruitment, undertaking Performance Development Reviews, objective setting, performance monitoring and staff development. To assist with the monitoring of student behaviour, performance processes and pastoral support. To organise and implement timetables, rooms and registers ensuring they are assigned to the relevant course and offer effective staff utilisation. To lead on internal quality assurance of the department in line with awarding organisation requirements. To assist with managing the physical and material resources necessary to support curriculum delivery. To assist the Area Head with other duties in the area such as: Promotion and marketing of programmes, Curriculum quality including management of student recruitment, and improving retention and achievement. Essential Experience: Proven leadership experience, including team management, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and guide others. Evidence of leading and supporting other staff in the development of teaching, learning and assessment Experience of proactive curriculum development, promotion and marketing of programmes. Experience of developing effective learning and assessment materials. Experience of inspiring, challenging and stretching learners during delivery. Industry experience in either Plumbing, Electrical Installations or renewable energy sectors. Essential Qualifications: Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in required subject or equivalent OR Education to degree level and/or above in required subject or equivalent Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent Level 5 Teaching Qualification/ completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course Level 3 in either Plumbing, Electrical Installations or Renewable energy. Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xrnqpay Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Plant Operator - Birch Airfield Composting Services LTD is a well-established green waste open windrow compost site based near Colchester, Essex. We are currently recruiting a Plant Operator who has had previous experience with Recycling or Waste Management machinery, to join our team. Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. About the role The key roles of the Plant Operator are to operate a 360 excavator to both turn windrows and screen compost in a trommel screener. Our Plant Operator will also be required to load lorries with compost using a loading shovel. Other responsibilities of the Plant Operator include: Assist with the maintenance of machinery and site repairs Always ensure a safe working environment About You The ideal Plant Operator will possess the following skills and attributes: Experienced 360 excavator and loading shovel operator. Good communication skills with a good level of verbal and written English. Be practical and hands on. Be competent and reliable. Have a pro-active attitude. Awareness of Health and Safety regulation and environmental compliances. Be prepared to work overtime and weekends as necessary. Excellent timekeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local reputable company. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and own transport is essential due to rural location. Does this Plant Operator role sound like the right opportunity for you We would love to hear from you! Please apply by forwarding you CV as soon as possible. No Recruitment Agencies, please If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. Additional keywords: plant, operator, recycling, machinery, waste, excavator, 360, windrows, compost, trommel screener, plant operative This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. xrnqpay For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a WBL Assessor Trainer to join our team. In this role you will support work-based learners to develop, apply and demonstrate vocational competence within real working environments, delivering high-quality coaching, assessment and training in employer workplaces and, where required, within College settings. You will assess learners against relevant occupational standards and qualification requirements, providing constructive feedback and tailored support to enable them to achieve their qualifications and reach their full potential. Working closely with employers, line managers and internal College teams, you will ensure programmes remain relevant to industry needs while maintaining accurate records and complying with awarding organisation, College and funding requirements. You will champion safe working practices, promote professional behaviours, and play a key role in developing confident, competent and work-ready individuals within your vocational specialism. Job title: WBL Assessor Trainer - Electrical Installation Permanent, Colchester Campus Up to 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year £5,000 Skill Supplement About the role: To train and assess candidates towards agreed qualifications or standards (knowledge, skills and behaviours) To support the college with the completion of learner sign-ups, reviews and attend employer meetings as required within the Work-Based Learning (WBL) provision. To complete all required awarding organisation documentation accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Delivering engaging and innovative training using a variety of approaches to meet diverse learner needs. Assessing student work in accordance with established criteria and providing timely, constructive feedback to support progress and achievement. Monitoring and tracking student performance, implementing appropriate interventions where necessary. Contributing to quality improvement processes, including standardisation, moderation, and compliance activities. Essential Experience: Industry experience within relevant sector. Essential Qualifications: Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in required subject or equivalent OR Education to degree level and/or above in required subject or equivalent Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xrnqpay Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Job Description About The Role If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to th... xrnqpay

Job Description About The Role Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to th... xrnqpay

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a Lecturer - Course Leader to join our team. In this role you will, deliver inspiring and high-quality teaching across a range of Digital Computing and IT courses (Levels 1–4), driving strong student achievement and success. Lead and support course delivery as a Band 2 Course Leader, contributing to an innovative and student-focused learning environment. Job title: Lecturer - Course Leader - Digital Computing Part Time, 0.6 contract, Permanent About the role: Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Further Education Digital Computing courses. Plan and prepare engaging schemes of work, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, while supporting student recruitment, interviews, and guidance. Design and carry out effective assessment activities, including setting and marking work in line with curriculum requirements. Monitor learner progress and maintain high standards in line with awarding body guidelines, using effective tracking systems and working closely with the Lead Verifier. Set, promote, and review aspirational targets to support strong learner achievement and progression. Provide outstanding personal and academic support through tutorials and Individual Learning Plans, guiding learners throughout their studies. Ensure efficient course administration and that all programme and unit requirements are met across multiple learner groups. Support the Area Head and Assistant Managers in the coordination and development of Digital programmes. Essential Experience: To provide inspirational teaching on a range of Digital Computing and IT subjects Level 1-4 courses with strong achievement. Experience of delivering Digital Computing related subjects reflecting recent changes in industry and including the use of modern technology including AI Carry out appropriate assessment activities including marking learners' work, designing and setting assessed work. Monitor standards of learners' work against awarding body guidelines using effective tracking systems and working closely with the lead verifier to ensure quality standards are maintained. Clear expectations are given to learners. Experience of managing and motivating young learners (Secondary/16-19yr olds) Experience of undertaking a pastoral role and effectively using individual learning planning to raise achievement Essential Qualifications: Education to level 5 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent. Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English Language and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above or equivalent. Level 5 Teaching Qualification / completing within 2 years of employment or 2 years of the first available course. Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xrnqpay Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a Worked Based Learner (WBL) Assessor Trainer - Hospitality to join our team. In this role you will support work-based learners to develop, apply and demonstrate vocational competence within real working environments, delivering high-quality coaching, assessment and training in employer workplaces and, where required, within College settings. You will assess learners against relevant occupational standards and qualification requirements, providing constructive feedback and tailored support to enable them to achieve their qualifications and reach their full potential. Working closely with employers, line managers and internal College teams, you will ensure programmes remain relevant to industry needs while maintaining accurate records and complying with awarding organisation, College and funding requirements. You will champion safe working practices, promote professional behaviours, and play a key role in developing confident, competent and work-ready individuals within your vocational specialism. Job title: Worked Based Learner (WBL) Assessor Trainer - Hospitality Permanent, Colchester Campus About the role: To train and assess candidates towards agreed qualifications or standards (knowledge, skills and behaviours) To support the college with the completion of learner sign-ups, reviews and attend employer meetings as required within the Work-Based Learning (WBL) provision. To complete all required awarding organisation documentation accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Delivering engaging and innovative training using a variety of approaches to meet diverse learner needs. Assessing student work in accordance with established criteria and providing timely, constructive feedback to support progress and achievement. Monitoring and tracking student performance, implementing appropriate interventions where necessary. Contributing to quality improvement processes, including standardisation, moderation, and compliance activities. Essential Experience: Industry experience within hospitality sector. Essential Qualifications: Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in required subject or equivalent OR Education to degree level and/or above in required subject or equivalent Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent Assessor/Verifier Awards Minimum of Level 3 in Professional Chefs qualification Demonstrate willingness to work towards and achieve the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xrnqpay Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Paint Maker / Paint Technician All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. Discipline: Coatings Our client is a leading manufacturer in the coatings industry, known for developing innovative, high-performance products for decorative, industrial, marine, and protective applications. With a reputation for technical excellence and continuous investment in manufacturing and product development, they are experiencing exciting growth. They are now seeking a hands-on Paint Maker to join their production team and play a key role in delivering high-quality coatings. If you have experience in large-scale mixing, blending, or dispersion within paints, inks, adhesives, chemicals, or cosmetics , your skills could be a perfect fit. This is an excellent opportunity to work with specialist equipment, expand your technical expertise, and develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation. Join a business that values quality, innovation, and the people who make it happen Responsibilities: As a Paint Maker, you will be responsible for compounding raw materials and producing high-quality paints and coatings in line with precise specifications. You will work closely with production and technical teams, operating specialist machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring all products meet customer and business requirements. Paint Production & Blending Mix raw materials including pigments, resins, solvents, and additives according to detailed formulations and batch specifications. Monitor and control mixing processes to ensure consistent product quality. Assist in scaling formulations from laboratory to production batches where required. Equipment Operation & Maintenance Operate industrial mixing, grinding, milling, and dispersion equipment safely and efficiently. Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machinery performance and production processes. Colour Matching & Quality Control Adjust paint batches to achieve precise colour, gloss, opacity, and performance specifications. Utilise manual and computerised colour-matching systems where applicable. Conduct quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with company standards. Health, Safety & Compliance Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures. Handle hazardous materials safely and responsibly. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment. Inventory & Production Support Monitor stock levels of raw materials and report shortages to relevant departments. Accurately complete batch records and production documentation. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing professional with experience in paint production, coatings, or chemical blending environments. Essential Skills & Qualifications A-Level in Chemistry, relevant technical qualification, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as a Paint Maker, Paint Technician, Chemical Mixer, Coatings Technician, or similar role. Good understanding of paint chemistry, raw materials, and coating characteristics. Experience operating industrial mixers, blenders, mills, and dispensing equipment. Strong attention to detail with excellent colour perception and visual accuracy. Ability to follow formulations and technical instructions precisely. Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently. Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards. Right to work in the UK, Sponsorship is not available? Desirable Higher education qualification in Chemistry, Materials Science, Coatings Technology, or a related discipline. Experience working with decorative, industrial, marine, or protective coatings. Knowledge of colour-matching software and quality control procedures. Whether you're already working in paints and coatings or have experience with large-scale mixing and dispersion in industries such as inks, adhesives, chemicals, coatings or cosmetics , this is a fantastic opportunity to transfer your skills into a thriving sector. You'll work with specialist equipment, manufacture high-quality products, and build your career with a company that values expertise, development, and continuous improvement. xrnqpay If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take pride in producing quality products, and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. ?