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NEW Financial Controller Opportunity - Hybrid Nr Colchester, Essex Your new company Our client is a highly successful privately owned organisation committed to providing excellent service to a blue-chip clientele. Due to continued organic growth, excellent reputation and successful expansion into new markets, our client is looking to recruit a talented finance professional and people manager to join them as Financial Controller at their offices near Colchester, Essex. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take day-to-day responsibility for finance; manage and develop a talented finance team, review and develop processes, controls, and lead the implementation of the new ERP system, BI tools and cybersecurity. Working closely with the Managing Director and board, the Financial Controller will provide strategic and operational finance support, delivering robust governance, insightful management reporting with analysis and strong cash management. The Financial Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, influencing strategy and decision support through business partnering and the provision of high-quality, focused data-driven management information and modelling. They will lead budgeting, strategic business planning, statutory reporting, and audit. The Financial Controller will be the point of contact with banks, auditors and other professional bodies and will manage the business insurance, and utility contracts ensuring they are good value and fit for purpose. What you'll need to succeed The Financial Controller will be a qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CGMA. They will be technically strong with good business acumen who is adept at providing business partner support to board and SMT. They will have strong IT skills, implementation of ERP systems and have experience of AI, BI and automation. They will be a confident communicator and presenter, inquisitive, able to ask probing questions, provide data-driven insight and influence in a calm and professional manner. The Financial Controller will be a talented people manager, passionate about leading and developing people and continuous process improvement, creating a talented, happy and motivated team culture. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and ambitious Financial Controller to join a successful business with exciting and achievable strategic growth plans. The Financial Controller will be offered a very good market-based salary, plus benefits which include: Pension, life assurance, health plan and health insurance, flexible working, professional development, professional membership fees and CIPD, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company bonus, team building and celebration events. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4789414

Job Title: Water Hygiene EngineerLocation: EssexSalary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum The Water Hygiene Engineer Role A well-established water hygiene and treatment provider is looking to recruit a Water Hygiene Engineer to support a growing engineering team in Essex. This role is ideal for an engineer with water hygiene or plumbing experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and safety-focused environment. You will work across a range of commercial and public sector sites, carrying out planned and reactive water hygiene tasks while ensuring full compliance with industry regulations and best practice. Key Duties of the Water Hygiene Engineer role • Carrying out water hygiene and treatment tasks across multiple sites, • Temperature monitoring, flushing, and sampling, • TMV servicing, maintenance, and remedial works, • Inspection and disinfection of cold water storage tanks and calorifiers, • Shower head descaling and disinfection, • Company vehicle, • Performance-related bonus, • Paid travel time, • Overtime available, • Minimum 2 years' experience in a water hygiene or plumbing-related role, • Water hygiene training (essential)

About the Firm: My client is a well-established and reputable Legal 500 law firm with a strong presence in the region, known for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services. With a busy and growing Residential Property team, the firm continues to build on its solid reputation and offers a supportive and professional working environment. About the Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancer or Residential Property Fee Earner to join a fast-paced team in Essex. The successful candidate will take on a varied caseload of residential property matters, handling files from initial instruction through to completion. The caseload will include: • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, • Remortgages About You: • Ideally 3+ years’ experience within residential conveyancing, • Qualified (Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer) is desirable but not essential, • Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently, • Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work efficiently in a busy environment Key Responsibilities: • Managing a full caseload from instruction through to completion, • Maintaining strong relationships with clients and third parties, • Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the transaction, • Working autonomously while contributing positively to the wider team What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary depending on experience, • Competitive holiday allowance, • Hybrid working, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Established pipeline of work from day one For more information or to apply, please contact Joe Duran at .

About the Job Employment Solicitor – Up to £57,000 salary This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals. The Team has a strong and growing reputation in the Essex market and they work for clients both locally and nationally. The Employment Team is recognised in the Legal 500. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s commercial offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice. The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience, including non-contentious respondent matters. However, the workload is as varied as the client base, all interested parties can apply in the strictest of confidence, and all employment law specialisms will be considered. You will be required to take part in and initiate marketing, networking, and other business development activities in order to maintain and develop work from both existing and potential clients. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full admin support from Legal Secretaries and Paralegals. The Candidate • A Senior Employment Solicitor with between 3-5 years post-qualification experience, • Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive basic salary, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Ongoing Training and Development, • Progression Opportunities, • Supportive working environment, • Free onsite parking, • Accessible to public transport, • Pension, • Death in service between 4x salary Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Tom Brown, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132

Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Colchester (Essex) I'm recruiting a Lead Electrical Design Engineer for a fast-growing renewable energy company that develops, designs, builds and maintains solar PV and BESS projects for commercial and utility-scale clients across the UK. What makes them stand out is their end-to-end model. Where many firms in this space outsource design, construction, or maintenance, this business keeps the entire lifecycle in-house, from planning and electrical design through to direct construction, drone inspection, and live monitoring. That means the engineering decisions you make here actually get built, and you stay connected to the outcome. They have a 1GW+ track record including high-profile installations for household-name clients, and they're currently in a significant growth phase following a recent merger that's unified their capabilities under one roof. This is a leadership role. You'll own the electrical design function end-to-end, LV, MV and HV systems up to 132kV, SLDs, protection studies, earthing, SCADA, cable sizing and grading, while leading a small internal team and managing external design subcontractors. You'll also be involved in tendering, value engineering, and supporting construction and commissioning teams on the ground. It's a role that sits at the centre of how projects get delivered, not just drawn. If you're a Lead who wants a new challenge, or a Senior looking to step up this might be a great opportunity for you! Key Skills • Strong electrical design capability across solar PV and/or BESS projects, • LV/MV/HV system design including SLDs, protection, earthing and cable calculations, • Familiarity with BS 7671, G99/G100, ENA recommendations and DNO standards, • ICP/DNO coordination experience, • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVCase, Trimble or similar Necessary Experience • Minimum 5 years in electrical design within renewables or a closely related power sector, • Hands-on site experience alongside design office capability, • Experience leading or mentoring other engineers, formally or informally Office-based in Colchester, Essex. Salary £55,000 — £75,000 depending on experience. Benefits include a 5% employer pension, life insurance at 4x salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, EV salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work, discretionary bonus, and 2 volunteering days.

Clinical Negligence Lawyer (Solicitor / CILEX) Due to continued growth, our Clinical Negligence team are seeking a talented lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) to join our expanding Clinical Negligence dept. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, including mid- to high-value and complex claims. You will handle a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, working closely with an experienced and supportive team. The Role You will work on a broad range of clinical negligence matters, including: • Birth injuries, • Surgical errors, • Hospital negligence, • Cosmetic surgery claims, • Dental negligence, • Mental health care claims, • Care home negligence, • Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, • GP negligence, • Prescription errors Our Work Our team has a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for clients, including: • Securing a six-figure settlement in a complex misdiagnosis claim resulting in amputation and life-changing injuries, • Achieving a five-figure settlement for a client who suffered a long-term wound infection caused by an infected mesh, • Recovering a five-figure settlement for a client who developed a serious infection following coronary artery bypass surgery due to surgical error About You We are looking for a Clinical Negligence lawyer with: • 2–4 years’ relevant experience, • Experience progressing cases through to settlement or trial (post exchange of expert evidence), • A strong track record of delivering exceptional client care, • Confidence in handling sensitive and complex client matters Key Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to build clear, persuasive arguments, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • A collaborative, team-oriented approach The Team You will report to Jason Brady, Partner and Head of the Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury team and work alongside experienced fee earners. You will also be supported by a trainee, paralegals, a costs lawyer, and dedicated administrative staff. Why Join Holmes & Hills? At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, respect, and authenticity. We are a modern, progressive firm committed to delivering outstanding client service while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer: • A competitive salary & benefits package, • A strong work/life balance with flexibility and a family-friendly approach, • Clear opportunities for progression through our structured Career and Training Pathways, • The chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking regional firm About us Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. Working in partnership with businesses and individuals Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. Independently recognised as a leading law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region. These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.

Are you an enthusiastic History Teacher ready to take on a rewarding role in Colchester? Do you have a proven track record of delivering engaging History lessons and driving strong outcomes at secondary level? Are you ready to inspire a passion for History and bring the past to life in a thriving Colchester school? Colchester, Essex September 2026 Secondary School - History Teacher Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Pay: MPS/UPS Applications close: 30/07/26 Interviews: CV's being assessed after Easter Term up until Summer term, Interviews being held, Trial Day - onboarded if successful. We are working with a well-regarded Secondary School in Colchester, rated GOOD by Ofsted, that is seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join their team. This Colchester school has a strong appreciation for History, encouraging students to explore the past, think critically, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Job Overview: * This school caters for students aged 11-16/18. * Full-time, Monday - Friday, History Teacher role. * Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated History lessons across KS3-KS5. * Foster a love of History through creative and interactive teaching approaches. * Monitor, assess, and track student progress to ensure strong academic outcomes. * Contribute to the development of a rich and ambitious History curriculum. * Support students of all abilities, including those with additional needs. * Work collaboratively with SLT, colleagues, and the wider school community. This History Teacher role in Colchester offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where History is truly valued. You will play a key role in inspiring students and helping them develop a genuine interest in the subject. What we're looking for: * Qualified Teacher with QTS. * Specialism in History. * Experience teaching History at secondary level, with evidence of strong student outcomes. * A passionate and engaging practitioner who can bring History to life. * Strong classroom management and a consistent teaching approach. * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service What's next? Click "Apply Now" and, if your application is successful, you will be contacted for a phone call OR contact Ellie directly from Academics, Chelmsford TODAY!

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Manager to lead our concrete operations in the Essex and Suffolk areas. This is a key leadership role within Brett Concrete, responsible for overseeing multiple concrete plants.\n\n\n\nAbout Your Role\n\n * Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of Operations, Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality and Sustainability.\n\n * Budget responsibility for all aspects of operational spend including fixed and variable costs. Produce accurate financial forecasts for capital expenditure and exceptional maintenance spend.\n\n * Provide leadership, recruit new members of staff, and ensure training and development plans are in place.\n\n * Maximise plant availability and output through effective maintenance plans.\n\n * Ensure accurate stock management procedures and controls are in place.\n\n * Provide the highest level of customer service and product quality to Brett Concrete customers.\n\nWe're Looking For\n\n• The successful applicant will possess or be prepared to work towards the relevant SHE qualifications, MPQC Level 4 Diploma (or similar and or started), IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent, IEMA Environmental Sustainability for Managers or equivalent.\n• Ability to lead and inspire a team of people at the highest standards with a minimum of 2-3 years’ leadership experience in a similar role, covering multi sites.\n• You will need to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a committed team as well as being a goal setting self-starter.\n• In addition, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to develop personal relationships with both external and internal customers and suppliers.\n\n\n\nWe'll Offer You\n\n * Company car\n\n * A competitive salary\n\n * Generous pension\n\n * 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays\n\n * Life assurance\n\n * Career and professional development\n\n * Free onsite parking\n\n * Enhanced parental leave\n\n * Employee assistance programme\n\n * Cycle to work scheme\n\n * Employee discounts\n\n * Plus more

Job Title: Asda Fire and Security Technician\n\nLocation: Essex\n\nContract Type: Permanent\n\nWorking Hours: 42.5\n\nSalary: £38,481.00 Basic Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment)\n\nBenefits: Overtime, 33 Days Holiday, Private Pension, Private Health Care, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts,Specialist Tools Provided, Company Vehicle, IT Equipment, Refer a Friend Bonus, Discounts and Cashback at hundreds of supermarkets and retailers.\n\nDue to continued success and exciting growth within our business, we’re expanding our team to support new client contracts across the UK. You’ll become part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution is valued, development is encouraged, and there are genuine opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow nationwide.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Fire & Security Technician role. This position is responsible for carrying out repairs and planned preventative maintenance of fire & security equipment across Asda sites.\n\nKey Accountabilities:\n\n * To undertake maintenance and repairs in accordance with KPIs set by the customer including, but not limited to response, repair, first fix, and closure.\n\n * To ensure all planned, reactive and statutory works designated to a CCTV engineer is carried out in accordance with contractual obligations as set out in the City FM Bookcase.\n\n * To complete the PPM works within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures and satisfactory standards.\n\n * To respond promptly to service call requests from the Helpdesk during normal hours and when on call. For avoidance of doubt out of hours will be referred to the specialist in the first instance.\n\n * To identify non-repairable faults in equipment and propose corrective course of action.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\n\nEssential:\n\n * GCSE standard\n\n * Electrical Competency Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)\n\n * CCTV IP/analogue systems\n\n * Fire alarm systems\n\nDesirable:\n\n * IPAF licence holder (training will be provided)\n\nThe ideal candidate:\n\n * Ability to work with minimum supervision\n\n * Communication skills (written and verbal)\n\n * Full driving licence\n\n * Ability to distinguish colours to the standard required for maintenance and repair of electrical/ electronic equipment and appliances

Branch Manager/ Industrial Divisional Manager or Managing Consultant temps\nLocation: New branch Colchester Essex\nSalary/Rate:\n£38,000 - £42,000 basic plus car allowance on top plus commission\nJob description\nOverview:\nMy client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Branch Manager/ Divisional Manager or Managing Consultant who ideally has a strong Industrial or Commercial temps sector background where you have had billing success to join them in launching and gowing their new Colchester branch.\nThe ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude towards business development, demonstrate tenacity in overcoming challenges, exude enthusiasm and energy, and possess a strong likeability factor for building rapport with new clients and chasing new business/accounts.\nThis role requires industry focus in any of the above sectors where you have had success within the temps market, the ideal candidate will have a competitive spirit to excel in my clients fast-paced and rewarding markets and be an experienced Branch Manager that leads from the front or a Senior Consultant that is seeking their first management role.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * My client is going through an exciting period of expansion and you can be part of this journey , you will relish the challenge of opening and launching a new branch with the support of an excellent Regional Manager and you will have the autonomy to recruit and grow your own team of consultants\n * Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities for the branch and lead from the front,.You will train and deverlop your team to deliver Chase down leads, establish connections, and cultivate relationships to expand the client base.\n * Tenacity: Overcome setbacks and challenges with resilience and determination. Daily hurdles are a part of the job, and the successful candidate must exhibit a tenacious approach to achieve objectives.\n * Enthusiasm and Energy: Maintain high levels of enthusiasm and energy to drive success. This role demands a proactive and lively approach to stay motivated and engage effectively with clients and candidates.\n * Likeability Factor: Build strong and positive relationships with new contacts, clients, and candidates. The ability to connect with people is crucial for success in this role.\n * Industry Focus: Develop a deep understanding and passion for your specialist sector - temps or perms and stay informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights.\n * Consistency: Execute daily tasks consistently. Recognise that consistency is the key to success in my clients market, and the ability to perform consistently is paramount.\n * Competitive Spirit: Strive to be the best and stand out in the market. Exhibit a competitive nature and a drive to achieve excellence, not merely meet expectations.\n * Continue to grow your team of Recruitment Consultants and develop them to their full potential and ensure they meet KPIs/Budget.\n * Have a high street recruitment background within either the Industrial, Manufacturing, Driving or Commercial sector's.\nWhat they offer:\n * Great basic salary of up to 42k (Dependent on experience) plus car allowance and Commission Scheme: Competitive compensation package with an attractive commission structure and performance-based incentives.\n * Career Progression: Genuine opportunities for career advancement based on performance and to Senior Management /Board level.\n * Dedicated Support: from a supportive Regional/Area Manager who will assist you in developing the branch allowing you to focus on recruitment and business development activities.\n * Guidance and Mentorship: Receive guidance from a very experienced Area manager who will help navigate challenges and contribute to your professional growth.\n * Nationwide Network: Leverage their extensive nationwide network for broader opportunities and collaboration.\n * Open Geographical Coverage: Enjoy the freedom to explore and expand business across the region and the whole of the UK\nBenefits:\n * Basic to 42K\n * Car allowance on top of basic salary\n * Company pension\n * Flexitime\n * Bonus scheme\n * Commission pay\n * Performance bonus\n * Yearly bonus\nIf you are a passionate self-motivated Branch Manager/ Divisional Manager or Managing Consultant who recruits into the temps market within ideally the Industrial/Manufacturing, Commercial or Driving sectors where you have had proven success , we invite you to join my clients business.\nApply now and be a part of a thriving organisation with limitless potential for personal and professional growth and who can acclerate your recruitment career

Tyre Fitter\n\nWe are recruiting for an experienced Tyre Fitter to work for our client who are in Colchester. Essex.\n\nTHE DUTIES:\n\n * Provide excellent customer service and clear communication regarding work carried out.\n\n * Diagnose tyre-related issues such as punctures, uneven wear, and valve faults.\n\n * Follow health & safety procedures and always company guidelines.\n\n * Safely jack up vehicles and remove/fit tyres using appropriate tools and equipment.\n\nESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:\n\n * Previous experience being a Tyre Fitter is essential.\n\n * Must be physically fit and able.\n\nTHE HOURS:\n\nMonday – Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm\n\nTHE PAY:\n\nYou will earn an hourly rate between £22 - £27 per hour\n\nIf you’re interested in this position, please give Louise a call, details are below:\n\nLouise Bowles\n\nRecruitment Consultant\n\n(phone number removed)

Architect / Architectural Technician\n\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an Architect/Architectural Technician with MCIAT accreditation, but not essential, to join a growing design team, working on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial construction projects.\n\nIf you have also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Architectural Technologist, Architectural Assistant, CAD Technician, Design Technician.\n\nSalary: Competitive + benefits\n\nLocation: Colchester, Essex\n\nJob Type: Full Time, Permanent\n\nWorking Hours: 35 Hours per week\n\nJob Overview\n\nWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Architect/Architectural Technician to join the organisation’s Colchester based office, supporting the delivery of residential and commercial developments from concept through to construction.\n\nAs an Architect/Architectural Technician, you will work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to prepare planning and building regulation drawings, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.\n\nThis role is well suited to an Architect/Architectural Technologist who enjoys varied workload, valued collaboration, and can manage multiple projects while maintaining high technical and design standards.\n\nDuties\n\nYour duties as the Architect/Architectural Technician include:\n\n * \n\n Preparing Technical Drawings: Producing detailed AutoCAD drawings for Planning and Building Regulation submissions\n\n * \n\n Project Support: Assisting across multiple residential and commercial construction projects\n\n * \n\n Planning Compliance: Ensuring designs meet current planning requirements and regulations\n\n * \n\n Building Regulations: Preparing compliant technical information for Building Control approval\n\n * \n\n Standards Knowledge: Applying British Standards and Eurocodes within design work\n\n * \n\n Client Liaison: Communicating effectively with clients, consultants, and the wider design team\n\n * \n\n Time Management: Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines under pressure\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nEssential\n\n * \n\n Previous experience in residential and commercial architectural design\n\n * \n\n Proven experience using AutoCAD within a UK construction environment\n\n * \n\n A sound understanding of UK planning processes and requirements\n\n * \n\n Experience preparing drawings for Building Regulation applications\n\n * \n\n Strong communication and organisational skills\n\n * \n\n A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure\n\n * \n\n A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle\n\nDesirable\n\n * \n\n MCIAT accreditation or willingness to work towards professional qualifications\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes\n\n * \n\nBenefits\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary\n\n * \n\n Pension Scheme\n\n * \n\n 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Birthday off\n\n * \n\n 35 hour working week\n\n * \n\n On site office parking

All Square Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Reach Forklift Operators for a key client based in Colchester, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable team with long-term career prospects.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Forklift Operator, you will play a vital role in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:\n\n * Warehouse & Yard Operations: Operating Reach trucks safely within a busy dispatch department.\n\n * Manual Handling: Regularly lifting and moving items up to 25kg.\n\n * Documentation: Accurately completing dispatch notes and checking paperwork (legible handwriting is essential).\n\n * Safety First: Strictly adhering to site safety guidelines at all times.\n\nWhat’s on Offer?\n\n * Career Growth: Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract.\n\n * Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with enhanced overtime rates of x1.25 and x1.5.\n\n * Immediate Start: Positions are available for an immediate start for the right candidates.\n\n * Reliable Income: Full-time hours with additional overtime available during the week and on Saturdays.\n\nShift Details & Requirements\n\nHours: Monday to Friday, 7am till 3pm. Moving to a 8:30am till 4:30pm shift\n\n * Licences: Applicants must hold a current, valid Reach licence.\n\n * Physicality: Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of regular manual handling

Rota Support are recruiting for a Childrens Home Registered Manager on behalf of our client, a 4 bed EBD childrens residential home located in Colchester, Essex.\nThe organisation was formed nearly 3 years ago and has gone from strength to strength and now has multiple homes under their umbrella.\nOur client is looking for a strong, child-focused leader who understands the responsibilities, pressures, and standards required within residential childcare. They are looking for somebody professional, resilient, organised, and genuinely passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.\nRole Overview\nAs the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. You will provide leadership, direction, and support to the staff team, ensuring that children receive the highest quality care in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.\nThis position requires resilience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to balance operational management with a child-centred approach. You will play a critical role in shaping the ethos, culture, and success of the home.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Take full responsibility for the operational management of the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted requirements.\n * Provide strong and inspirational leadership to staff, developing a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\n * Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, ensuring that individual care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.\n * Build and maintain effective relationships with children, families, social workers, external agencies, and the wider community.\n * Oversee recruitment, supervision, training, and development of staff to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.\n * Monitor, evaluate, and report on the home’s performance, ensuring continuous improvement and readiness for Ofsted inspections.\n * Manage budgets and resources effectively, maintaining financial sustainability and value for money.\n * Be available and willing to work outside normal hours in the event of safeguarding concerns or emergencies.\nRequirements\n * Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Residential Childrens Home Manager in a Childrens Home.\n * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).\n * A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the legal framework governing children’s residential care.\n * Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.\n * The ability to build strong relationships and maintain professional boundaries

Refrigeration Engineer - City FM\n\nLocation: Essex - Colchester\n\nContract: Permanent\n\nWorking Hours: 40 hours per week\n\nOTE of £55K - £60K + £2K Joining bonus ( terms and conditions apply)\n\nBasic Salary: £46,791 per annum (Inclusive of Standby Payment)\n\nOvertime / 33 days holiday / Private healthcare / Pension 5% matched / benefits - discounts and salary sacrifice options\n\nThis role is for an experienced supermarket refrigeration engineer who wants clear earnings, a defined patch within a well-run contract.\n\nYou’ll be working on a major UK supermarket estate, carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across multiple stores. The work is structured, the expectations are clear, and the on-call rota is planned.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\n * Planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across retail sites\n\n * Working with CO₂ refrigeration pack systems\n\n * Diagnosing faults and recommending repair or replacement where required\n\n * Completing PPMs, reactive work and repairs during planned store visits\n\n * Carrying out small alterations and installations within your competence\n\nPay & working pattern…..the important bit!\n\n * £ 46,791 Basic salary (inclusive of13 periods of standby)\n\n * OTE £60,000 (based on typical engineer earnings over the last 12 months)\n\n * 40 hour working week, overtime payable for time over contracted hours\n\n * Planned on-call rota 1 in 4 weeks (hours of work paid in addition to standby payment)\n\nWhat we’re looking for…\n\nEssential\n\n * NVQ / SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning\n\n * F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079-1)\n\n * Full UK driving licence\n\nDesirable\n\n * Minimum 3-years refrigeration experience on commercial / refrigeration\n\n * Hydrocarbon (Training will be provided)\n\n * CO₂ refrigeration training / certification (Training will be provided)\n\n * IPAF 3a,b MEWPS training (Training will be provided)\n\n * Electrical Fault Finding / Wiring Reg (18th Edition)\n\nWhat you get beyond pay\n\n * Managers who understand refrigeration not just KPI’s\n\n * Company vehicle, specialist tools, PPE provided\n\n * 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)\n\n * Private healthcare\n\n * Life insurance\n\n * Pension\n\n * Employee discounts and salary sacrifice options

Quantity Surveyor | Residential Schemes | Colchester | Office-Based | Permanent\n \nJoin a growing contractor delivering residential developments across Essex and surrounding areas.\nProjects range from single bespoke houses through to multi-unit schemes of up to 50 homes - new build residential with a hands-on commercial approach.\n \nThis is an office-based role with real breadth - combining quantity surveying and estimating responsibility within a close-knit team.\n \nThe Role\n • Commercial responsibility across residential developments (1–50 units)\n • Procurement and management of subcontractor packages\n • Variations, cost reporting and forecasting\n • Taking-off from drawings and preparing estimates\n • Use of estimating software to price and build tender submissions\n • Working closely with Directors on both live jobs and upcoming schemes\n \nThis isn’t a corporate, layered commercial department.\n It’s a role for someone who wants exposure, accountability and progression.\n \nWhat they’re looking for\n • QS with residential experience (contractor or developer background considered)\n • Comfortable pricing works and carrying out take-offs\n • Strong commercial awareness across the full project lifecycle\n • Someone looking to progress and grow with the business\n • Practical, solutions-focused mindset\n \nPackage includes company vehicle, fuel card, holiday allowance and pension.\n \nThe Company\nA privately run contractor delivering residential developments across Essex and the wider region.\n \nThey operate on schemes ranging from one-off bespoke houses through to developments of up to 50 units. It’s a hands-on business with direct director involvement and a steady pipeline of repeat work.\n \nThe commercial team is lean - which means exposure across both surveying and estimating, not siloed roles.\n \nThis would suit someone who prefers accessibility to decision-makers, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business rather than sit in a large corporate structure.\n \nInterested?\nMichael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | michael @ (url removed)\n \nIf it’s not for you but you know someone strong in the Colchester area, feel free to pass this on

Supply Teachers Required – Colchester Area\n\nWe are seeking committed and reliable Supply Teachers to work in schools across Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who value flexibility while continuing to inspire and support students.\n\nYou’ll have the chance to work in a variety of school settings, gaining valuable experience and maintaining a great work-life balance.\n\nKey benefits:\n\n * Flexible assignments to suit you\n\n * Competitive pay rates\n\n * Experience across diverse school environments\n\n * Friendly and supportive team\n\nIdeal candidates will:\n\n * Hold QTS or relevant teaching qualification\n\n * Be adaptable and confident in different classrooms\n\n * Have excellent communication skills\n\n * Be passionate about education\n\nWhether you’re an experienced teacher or newly qualified, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nApply now and explore rewarding teaching opportunities in Colchester!\n\nGold Education Recruitment is proud to give back to the local education community by delivering engaging, hands-on science workshops and ongoing support to schools across Essex. Designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning, these workshops bring science to life through interactive experiments and practical activities that support the curriculum. Alongside this, Gold Education works closely with schools to enhance classroom delivery, providing resources, guidance, and meaningful support for both staff and pupils. By building strong partnerships, the team goes beyond recruitment—actively contributing to enriched learning experiences and long-term success in schools

Staff Match are recruiting for a hands-on Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery in Colchester, Essex. The ideal candidate must have experience of managing Ofsted “Good” or “Outstanding” settings. If you are highly organised, energetic with excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum planning we want to hear from you. \n\nPerson Specification:\n\nNVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent\n\nExperience of leading and motivating teams\n\nBasic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)\n\nPaediatric First Aid (Desirable)\n\nMinimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role\n\nSome of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:\n\nTo work closely with the nursery directors and strive to deliver outstanding care and education\nTo manage occupancy and parent show arounds\nTo prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections \nTo ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures\nTo coach, mentor and lead the nursery staff team with emphasis on promoting good practice in all areas of nursery operations\nTo ensure EYFS curriculum is effectively embedded in practice\nTo carry our regular staff supervisions and appraisals, identify training needs\nTo effectively plan staff rota’s and ensure correct adult/child ratios are maintained\nTo ensure children’s observations, assessment and development records are maintained\nTo promote diversity and equal opportunity\nTo work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships\nTo manage staff meetings, nursery open days and parents’ evenings\nBenefits:\n\nTraining ongoing support and career development\n\nDue to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks\n\nFor immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)

Rota Support are recruiting a Senior Healthcare Assistant to work on a permanent basis at our client, a residential care home for the elderly, located in a small village just outside of Colchester, Essex.\nAn award-winning family run care home offering an excellent standard of care within a superb rural setting and currently rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).\nOur client is offering a very generous £14.82 per hour and is looking someone who can commit to between 36 hours per week, covering a mixture of day and night shifts and the suitable individual must be flexible. This offers an annual salary of between £27,368.64 and £31,930.08.\nYou must hold a Level 3 Diploma or NVQ in Health & Social Care or at least be working towards achieving this.\nDuties/ Responsibilities\n * \n To build warm, caring, and positive relationships with Service Users’, keeping the individual’s best interests in mind at all times.\n * \n To provide support and practical help, advice and guidance to individuals in all areas of their life as required whilst respecting at all times the person’s rights and dignity in a manner that is entirely non-discriminatory, sensitive to individual needs, image enhancing, and empowering.\n * \n To assist with personal care such as washing, dressing or using the toilet, domestic home care, managing personal finances and promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, education, and general social or leisure activities including making and maintaining friendships and relationships and participating in the local community, as detailed in the individual care plan.\n * \n To lead a small team of care assistants, delegating tasks and overseeing the running of the home during your shifts.\n * The safe handling and administration of medicines, including ordering, storing, returning and record-keeping in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR).\nIf you are interested in this position or know somebody who is, please get in touch with our team on (phone number removed)

Job description:\n\nWe require Class 1 ADR Drivers to start ASAP near Colchester (Essex) for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £22.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!\n\nSalary: £17.42 - £22.02 per hour\nLocation: Colchester (Essex)\nWork type: Class 1 ADR Driver\nWork hours: 0700 AM starts\nShift Type: Monday - Friday\n\nJob Description:\n\nHardworking and dedicated Class 1 Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things.\nCustomer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards.\nThe successful Class 1 Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client\nValid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card\nLocal drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant!Key Requirements:\n\nClass 1 ADR experience atleast 1 year\nDIGI - tacho card, CPC, Driving License all in dateIn return, we offer:\n\nFree CPC courses\nHourly pay rate of £17.42 - £22.02 per hour\nWeekly pay for all hours worked as a Class 1 ADR Driver\nWe can pay people early on Thursdays if needby rather than the normal Friday!!\nLoyalty Bonus up to £100\nEasy access to location\nSecure free parkingIf you are interested in this role please click apply or call us at (phone number removed) (Swift Recruit)\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Permanent\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompany pension\nFree parking\nOn-site parking \n\nApplication question(s):\n\nHow soon can you start?\nDo you have ADR experience? \n\nWork Location: In person

Multi Trader (Permanent or Temporary)\nLocation: Colchester & surrounding Essex areas\n\nWe are currently seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a growing team working across Colchester and parts of Essex. This role offers flexibility, with both permanent and temporary positions available depending on your availability and preferences.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will be involved in a variety of projects including:\n\n * Social housing maintenance and repairs\n\n * Property refurbishments\n\n * Small commercial jobs\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Plumbing\n\n * Tiling\n\n * Carpentry\n\n * Painting & decorating\n\n * General building and maintenance work\n\nRequirements\n\n * Proven experience as a Multi Trader or in a similar role\n\n * Ability to work across multiple trades to a good standard\n\n * Own transport (essential, at least initially)\n\n * Own tools and PPE\n\n * Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Flexible work options: temporary or permanent roles available\n\n * Day rates negotiable based on experience\n\n * Opportunity to move into a salaried position depending on your situation\n\n * Ongoing work with a Colchester-based client\n\nIf you’re a skilled Multi Trader looking for consistent work with flexibility, we’d like to hear from you.\n\nApply now or get in touch for more information

Job Title: Geo-environmental Engineer\n\nSalary: £30,000 - £36,000\n\nLocation: Colchester\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a Essex based geo-environmental engineer, who is interested in career progression and exciting projects. A top engineering consultancy are looking for a geo-environmental engineer with a strong geology background (including report writing) to join their rapidly expanding company and support the Colchester contaminated land team.\n\nThis Geo-environmental Engineer position offers:\n\nA friendly team\nCompetitive salary £30,000 - £36,000\nGenerous pension plan\nFlexible benefits\nGenerous holiday allowance\nCareer ProgressionIf you have geotechnical or geo-environmental interpretive report writing experience and are commutable to Colchester, please get in touch.\n\nYou need the full right to work permanently in the UK to be considered.\n\nInterested in this or other geotechnical/geo-environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.\n Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

SENCO REQUIRED – SEND SCHOOL – ESSEX\n\nWe are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join a fantastic SEND school in Essex for an immediate start.\n\nThe successful candidate will have:\n• SENCO qualification or relevant experience\n• Strong knowledge of SEND provision and EHCPs\n• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs\n• Excellent communication and leadership skills\n• A passion for making a positive difference in education\n\nImmediate start available once all compliance and safeguarding checks have been completed.\n\nIf you have the skills, experience, and passion for SEND education, we would love to hear from you.\n\nPlease apply today or contact Teach Ltd for further information

Mechanical Estimator / Senior Mechanical Estimator | M&E Building Services | Colchester| Essex| £60,000£75,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus + Hybrid This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator to join a well-established M&E Building Services contractor delivering a range of commercial, education, and healthcare projects, typically valued from £100k to... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor\n\nLocation: Colchester, Essex\n\nSalary/Benefits: £26k - £42k + Training & Benefits\n\nOur client is a well-known name within the Asbestos industry, who have a strong presence across the South East and East Anglia. They are seeking a qualified and self-sufficient Asbestos Surveyor, who can confidently complete the full range of asbestos surveys. You will be working across predominantly domestic and local authority premises, across the region. Our client can offer fantastic further training opportunities for the successful candidate, including into the analytical and project management. Salaries on offer are competitive and come alongside excellent benefits packages.\n\nYou will be travelling across: Colchester, Braintree, Felixstowe, Sudbury, Haverhill, Bishop’s Stortford, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Witham, Maldon, Chelmsford, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Harlow, Diss, Stowmarket, Ely, Thetford, Swaffham, Norwich, Wymondham, Dereham, Wisbech, King’s Lynn, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Beccles.\n\nExperience / Qualifications:\n\n * Hands-on experience working as an Asbestos Surveyor within a UKAS accredited company\n\n * Will hold the BOHS P402 or RSPH equivalent as a minimum\n\n * It would be advantageous to hold further industry qualifications, including: CoCA or BOHS / RSPH modules\n\n * Good industry technical knowledge, including: HSG 264 and UKAS guidelines\n\n * Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills\n\n * Hardworking attitude\n\nThe Role:\n\n * Conducting thorough asbestos surveys (including demolition, refurbishment and management)\n\n * Obtaining ACM samples from site and delivering to the lab for analysis\n\n * Producing site-specific technical reports\n\n * Creating detailed schematic drawings\n\n * Being a key point of contact for clients, providing ongoing support and advice\n\n * Adhering to safety industry guidelines\n\n * Ensuring to meet / exceed personal targets\n\n * Representing the company in a professional manner\n\nAlternative job titles: Asbestos Consultant, Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst, Asbestos Analyst, Environmental Consultant.\n\nFuture Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector.\n\nWe are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP.\n\nWe are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.\n\nFuture Select Copyright 2026

Job: Forklift Driver\n\nLocation: Colchester, Essex\n\nHours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm\n\nPay: £13.50 - £14.00ph (experience dependant)\n\nWe are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence for a busy warehouse in Colchester, Essex. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability the right candidate.\n\nThis is a varied role combining forklift work, general warehouse duties, and occasional 3.5-tonne van driving, so a full UK driving licence is essential.\n\nDuties of the Forklift Driver:\n\nOperating a Counterbalance Forklift to load, unload, and move stock\nGeneral warehouse duties, including unloading containers\nBooking stock in and organising goods within the warehouse\nUsing the in-house CRM system to track stock movements and maintain accurate records\nOccasional local deliveries using a 3.5t company van \n\nWhat we're looking for in a Forklift Driver:\n\nValid Counterbalance Forklift licence (essential)\nFull UK driving licence\nComfortable with manual handling and physical work\nAble to work independently and use your own initiative\nPrevious logistics distribution and supply chain experience preferred\nBasic IT confidence for internal systems \n\nPay & Hours:\n\n£13.50 - £14.00 per hour (experience dependant)\nMonday to Friday\n9am-5pm\nTemporary to permanent opportunity for the right person \n\nThis is a great opportunity for a forklift driver looking for a long-term warehouse role with variety and progression potential.\n\nIf you require any further information or have any questions please contact Sam on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)\n\nINDIJ

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer\n\nLocation: Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex\n\nPackage: £44,500 + AP Bonus\n\nWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm or 9am – 6pm\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join my client’s team, covering a commercial site in Wivenhoe, Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to be part of a dynamic and well-established company that values quality and customer satisfaction.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks on mechanical, electrical and water systems.\n\n * Perform inspections and checks to building equipment and systems such as generators, AHU/FCU’s, motors, pumps, LTHWS etc.\n\n * Perform maintenance and tests on fire alarms, emergency lighting, sprinklers, TMV’s, cooling towers, calorifiers, legionella and other compliance.\n\n * Monitor and manage BMS\n\n * Diagnose and resolve M&E faults quickly and efficiently.\n\n * Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations.\n\nRequirements:\n\n * NVQ Level 3 or higher in HVAC/Mechanical/Plumbing & Heating related field\n\n * Water Treatment/Systems or L8 Experience\n\n * Proven experience in a similar building maintenance role.\n\n * Enhanced DBS will be carried out\n\nIf you feel you will be a great match to this position, please call James at The Invictus Group on (phone number removed)

Production Line Operative - Outskirts of Colchester - £14ph - 4 on 4 off shift pattern - Own Transport Required\n\nWe are actively hiring for a Production Line Operative to join a successful company based in the outskirts of Colchester, Essex who produce a food based product.\n\nThis role is assist with the running of a fast moving production line, with focus on Quality Control, minimal stoppages and hold ups.\n\nDuties of the Production Line Operative will include;\n\nWorking on various parts of the production line- from loading, to checking, to unloading\nEnsuring smooth running of production at all times\nTaking responsibility and ownership of hygiene and housekeeping at all times\nEnsuring you are compliant with legal and company food hygiene standards\nThe ideal Production Line Operative;\n\nPrevious experience in a FMCG or manufacturing and production environment\nAble to work weekends and weekdays to working hours\nFlexible approach to working duties\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAble to work overtime\nBe local to ColchesterOwn transport is required due to location\n\nHours and pay\n\nWorking a 4 on 4 off day shift (7am-6pm)- applicants should be aware this does include weekends - working shorter hours\n£14 per hour\nOvertime available\nOn site parking\nExcellent progression opportunities\nTemp to perm for the right candidateINDIJ

Actuarial Reserving Analyst - Retail Insurance \nIpswich (Hybrid) (2 days office based commutable from London, Essex Chelmsford, Colchester, Cambridge and Norwich) \nSalary 60k+ depending on experience + bonus + strong benefits \n\nAre you a part-qualified actuary looking for a role with greater exposure, real business impact, and clear progression? \n\nA leading UK insurer is growing its actuarial function and is looking for a Reserving Analyst to support its retail insurance portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to move beyond purely technical work and gain exposure to performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making. \n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWork across reserving, performance monitoring, and commercial insight\nGain exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Claims, and Strategy\nPlay a key role in quarterly reserve reviews and business reporting\nContribute to methodology and process improvements\nBenefit from strong actuarial study support and clear progression\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nSupporting loss ratio and reserving analysis\nContributing to quarterly reserving cycles and monthly reporting\nAnalysing portfolio performance and profitability trends\nEnsuring data accuracy and MI integrity\nDelivering insight to support business decision-making\nSupporting audit, governance, and documentation\n\nAbout You\n\nPart-qualified actuary (IFoA) - ideally 3-8 exams completed\nExperience in reserving, actuarial reporting, or performance analysis within insurance\nStrong analytical skills and experience with Excel (Python/SAS/VBA beneficial)\nUnderstanding of reserving principles and insurance performance metrics\nAble to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\n60-65k base salary + bonus\nGenerous pension (up to ~12%)\nPrivate medical + life assurance\n25 days holiday + buy/sell options\nHybrid working (2 days in office)\nFull actuarial study support\nStrong internal career progression\n\nWhy Apply? \nIf you're currently in a role that feels overly process-driven or limited in scope, this is an opportunity to step into a position where you'll gain:\n\nBroader commercial exposure\nGreater ownership and visibility\nA clearer path toward qualification and progression\n\nApply now

Hygiene Operative - Night Shift\n Location: Outskirts of Colchester (own transport required)\n Pay Rate: £15.40 per hour\n Hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (including some weekends)\n Contract: Temporary to Permanent\n\nWe are recruiting for a Hygiene Operative to join a busy night shift team with a leading food manufacturer based just outside Colchester, Essex.\n\nThis role is vital to ensuring production areas meet the highest hygiene standards, helping to maintain safe and efficient food manufacturing processes. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.\n\nBenefits:\n\n£15.40 per hour, paid weekly\n\nHoliday pay and pension scheme\n\nCareer development opportunities\n\nFull training and support provided\n\nKey Responsibilities of the Hygiene Operative - Night Shift:\n\nCarrying out deep cleaning of production areas, including machinery, walls, floors, and ceilings\n\nFollowing scheduled cleaning routines to maintain hygiene across all areas\n\nCleaning external site areas when required\n\nSafely using and handling cleaning products in line with regulations\n\nWorking to company, legal, and food hygiene standards\n\nMonitoring and maintaining cleaning supplies\n\nRequirements of the Hygiene Operative - Night Shift:\n\nOwn transport (essential due to rural location)\n\nPrevious cleaning or hygiene experience, ideally within Manufacturing and Production\n\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to high standards\n\nAbility to follow processes and complete scheduled tasks\n\nThis is a temporary to permanent opportunity with a well-established food manufacturer that values and invests in its workforce.\n\n INDIJ

SEN Secondary Teacher - September 2026 Start - Colchester, Essex Are you an experienced SEN Secondary Teacher looking for a new opportunity for September 2026? Would you enjoy working in a supportive school environment helping young people with autism and complex needs thrive? Academics are currently working with a fantastic SEN secondary school in Colchester, Essex who are looking to recruit a passionate SEN Secondary Teacher for a September 2026 start. This is a rewarding opportunity for teachers who are committed to supporting pupils with ASD and additional complex needs within a specialist setting. Key Details: • Location: SEN Secondary School in Colchester, Essex, • Start Date: September 2026, • Contract: Permanent, • Salary: M1 to UPS1 + SEN allowance (where applicable), • Hours: Full-time, • Plan and deliver personalised, engaging lessons tailored to pupils with SEN, • Support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, • Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment, • Promote students' academic, social, and emotional development, • Work closely with SENCOs, therapists, and support staff, • Lead classroom routines and contribute to the wider school community The school has built strong relationships with parents and carers and is a welcoming, well-organised place to work, with good transport links and on-site parking available. Requirements: • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), • Experience teaching pupils with SEN, particularly ASD and complex needs, • Strong understanding of the secondary curriculum, • Experience supporting students with communication and social needs, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), • Excellent communication and teamwork skills Please send your up-to-date CV today or contact us on to discuss the role and arrange an interview. Schools are interviewing before and after the Easter holidays for a September 2026 start.

Eleven Eleven Recruitment are seeking an experienced Ground Worker with a Dumper ticket for work in Colchester, Essex. Job Role: Groundworker with a Dumper ticket Location: Colchester, Essex Start: Wednesday 22nd April Rate: £20 - £21 ph Minimum Requirements: • CSCS Card, • CPCS / NPORS Card, • PPE, • Own Tools, • Carrying out all aspects of Groundwor... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital Location: Colchester, Essex Rate: £50–65 per hour Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract Working Arrangements: Onsite IR35 Status: Indicative Outside IR35 I’m looking for a Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital to design and build complete automated test systems for complex high-speed digital electronic products. Your focus will be on creating the hardware test environment that validates the product, ensuring interfaces and system functionality perform as expected before release. You’ll have strong, independent problem-solving skills and the ability to hit the ground running. Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital What you’ll be doing • Designing and developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems from scratch, • Building bespoke test rigs, fixtures, wiring looms, harnesses, and hardware interfaces, • Creating test plans, validation procedures, and technical documentation, • Performing hands-on manual testing before implementing automated or semi-automated solutions, • Validating interfaces including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, memory, GPIO, DisplayPort, RS232, RS485, LINbus and Modbus, • Using Linux commands for memory and system-level hardware testing, • Supporting prototype bring-up, verification, and production test readiness, • Working with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure full test coverage Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital Key skills & experience • Strong background in hands-on hardware testing and validation, • Proven experience designing ATE systems from the ground up, • Experience testing complex high-speed digital electronic systems, • Knowledge of interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, memory, DisplayPort and serial communications, • Understanding of PCB-level debugging, signal integrity, and hardware validation, • Understanding of power supplies, voltage configuration, and current requirements, • Comfortable using Linux commands for hardware testing, • Strong documentation skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital Nice to have Python or similar scripting for test automation JIRA experience This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E:

All Square Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Dispatch Operatives for a key client based in Colchester, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable team with long-term career prospects.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Dispatch Operative, you will play a vital role in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:\n\n * \n\n Warehouse & Yard Operations: Operating Counterbalance or Reach trucks safely within a busy dispatch department.\n\n * \n\n Manual Handling: Regularly lifting and moving items up to 25kg.\n\n * \n\n Documentation: Accurately completing dispatch notes and checking paperwork (legible handwriting is essential).\n\n * \n\n Safety First: Strictly adhering to site safety guidelines at all times.\n\nWhat’s on Offer?\n\n * \n\n Career Growth: Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract.\n\n * \n\n Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with enhanced overtime rates of x1.25 and x1.5.\n\n * \n\n Immediate Start: Positions are available for an immediate start for the right candidates.\n\n * \n\n Reliable Income: Full-time hours with additional overtime available during the week and on Saturdays.\n\nShift Details & Requirements\n\n * \n\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am till 3:30pm\n\n * \n\n Licences: Applicants must hold a current, valid Counterbalance or Reach licence.\n\n * \n\n Physicality: Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of regular manual handling

Site Manager | Main Contractor | General Build Mixture\nEssex\n£60k-65k + Package \nStart May 2026\n\n Site Manager Manager Role for a traditional building contractor, with an excellent name, who allow you the autonomy to deliver projects from start to finish, without the excessive red tape and typical tier 1 protocols \n\nThe Company\nThe building contractor takes of projects of varied nature, Healthcare, education, local authority, commercial, private residential, sports and leisure, embassy and religious buildings.\nThe building contractor has always been known to have an excellent reputation, focusing on the delivery of construction projects ranging from £1m - £4m, including refurbishment and new build. \n\nThe Candidate\nThe Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as a Site Manager across varied sectors, on projects up to 4m value. The candidate would have ultimate responsibility for managing the Site, sub-contractors, liaising with Client, reporting back to Visiting Contracts Manager.\n\nThe Projects\nThe contractor operating in and around Essex predominantly covers General Build Commercial / Education / Healthcare projects, & much more. This is a combination of both New Build & Refurbishment. \nGreat attention to detail with design, managing M&E packages, in a high faced fully operational live environment.\n\nThe Requirements\n\nProven Longevity with Previous Employers\nCSCS / SMSTS / First Aid\nStrong Communication Skills\nEnsuring Health and Safety, Quality\nControl implemented\nProficient IT skills\nMinimum of 5 years relevant experience. \nOn offer for the above position is an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join a privately owned main contractor, where the owners are personable, supportive and allow the managers to manage and be themselves.\n\nIf this Site Manager position in Essex is of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential about your current situation, then please feel free to email (url removed) or call on (phone number removed)\n\nTo view all of our current Project Manager positions in London, Kent or nationwide, then please visit our website; (url removed) or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play)

Freelance) Project Manager - Roll outs\nOur client have been appointed as the Principle Contractor to deliver a a construction roll out over a 15 month duration across the UK.\nThe work will be split into geographical area's with a Project Manager running one area with Site Managers managing the day to day delivery.\nThe roll out is for a well known retailer.\nThis is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, can manage multiple live sites simultaneously, and understands the demands of delivering quality projects against aggressive programmes.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Manage end-to-end delivery of retail construction and fit-out projects\n * Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and client teams\n * Drive programme, budget, quality, and health & safety performance\n * Oversee fast-track site activities and ensure projects are delivered on time\n * Manage retail rollouts across multiple sites and regions\n * Conduct site visits, progress meetings, and reporting\n * Supporting Site Managers\n * Resolve on-site issues quickly and proactively\n * Liaising with the Quantity Surveyor, office based Project Coordinator and Health & Safety Administrator.\n * Ensure all works are completed to brand and client standards\n * Reporting into an Operations Manager\nRequirements\n * Proven experience managing fast-track construction or retail rollout projects, either as a Site Manager able to step up or a Project Manager\n * Strong knowledge of live trading environments\n * Excellent programme management and coordination skills\n * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously\n * Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability\n * Excellent communication and leadership skills\n * SMSTS, CSCS (Black OR White), and First Aid preferred\n * Full UK driving licence required\nWhat We're Looking For\n * Someone organised, proactive, and delivery-focused and good client facing skills\n * Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly\n * A team player with a strong client-facing approach\n * Experience in retail, hospitality, leisure, or commercial fit-out sectors advantageous\nGeographical area of projects\n * Essex\n * Areas of London\n * Suffolk\n * Hertfordshire\n * Part of Cambridgeshire\n * Norfolk

Support Worker - Essex\n\nSupport Working in Chelmsford & Colchester!\n\nJob description\n\nSalary: £24,853 per annum \nHours: 37.5\nJob Type: Permanent\nService: Learning Disabilities\nLocation: Benfleet - SS7 / Chelmsford - CM1/CM2 / Braintree - CM7 / Colchester - CO1\n\nBenefits\n\n- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop\n- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme\n- 24-hour Employee Assistance\n- Paid Enhanced DBS\n- Eye care vouchers\n- Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase\n\nAbout the role\n\nThe role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.\n\nDuties will include:\n\n- Making a difference in the lives of those you support\n- Helping to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools\n- Ensuring all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date\n- Supporting with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence\n- Working in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service\n- Undertaking various levels of personal care and manual handling\n\nAbout you\n\nTo be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:\n\n- Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum\n- Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations\n- Positive Behaviour Support\n- Enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives\n- Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van\n- Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda\n\nYou will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.\n\nTo read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the Apply button, then select the tab at the top of the advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nWe have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.\n\nRead more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.\n\nDo you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Select the Apply button, complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available when you apply. If you have any questions, please email our team.\n\nAll our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.\n\nWe reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.\n\nSupport, Worker, Colchester, Benfleet, Chelmsford, Braintree, Essex, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP

Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy\n\nLocation: Braintree, Essex\n Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits\n\nARM is recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will lead electrical design across projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliant, practical and cost-effective solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects\nOversee LV, MV and HV systems, including grid connections\nReview calculations, SLDs, protection studies, earthing and SCADA\nEnsure compliance with BS 7671, G99/G100, ENA and DNO standards\nSupport tendering, construction and commissioning\nLead design reviews, quality assurance and mentor technical teamsAbout You\n\nDegree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline\n18th Edition Wiring Regulations\nExperience in renewable electrical design (solar PV/BESS preferred)\nStrong knowledge of G99/G100 and UK grid connections\nExperience with AutoCAD, PVCase, Trimble or similar\nStrong technical, communication and project delivery skillsPackage\n\nBonus scheme\n5% employer pension\nLife insurance\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nEV salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme\nStrong career progression opportunitiesTo discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact ARM today.\n\nTo apply, please send your CV to Simon Cheung at \n\nDisclaimer:\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

Dispensing Optician Manager Job - West Mersea, Essex\nUp to £35,000 + Benefits | Independent Opticians\n\nPlease note: Applicants must be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician, GOC registered, and have the right to work in the UK.\n\nZest Optical are currently recruiting for a Dispensing Optician Manager job in West Mersea, Essex, working with a well-established independent Opticians known for delivering a high level of personalised eye care.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Dispensing Optician in Essex to step into a management role or for an experienced manager to join a respected independent practice with a strong local reputation on Mersea Island.\n\nDispensing Optician Manager - The Role\n\nLeading and supporting a small, close-knit team\nDelivering a high level of patient care and tailored dispensing\nWorking with a curated selection of quality frames and lenses\nManaging the day-to-day running of the practice\nAct as the focal point of the practice \nHelping to maintain and grow the practice's reputation in the local communityThe Practice\n\nIndependent Opticians in West Mersea, Essex\nStrong focus on clinical excellence and personalised service\nRelaxed testing times to ensure quality patient care\nModern, well-presented practice environment\nSupportive team culture with an emphasis on patient experienceSalary and Benefits\n\nSalary up to £35,000 (depending on experience)\nProfessional fees paid\n5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays\nNo Sundays or bank holidays\nFull-time role including Saturdays\nOngoing training and development opportunitiesRequirements\n\nFully qualified Dispensing Optician (GOC registered)\nPrevious supervisory or management experience is an advantage\nConfident leading a team within an independent Opticians\nStrong communication skills and ability to build rapport\nPassion for delivering high-quality patient careApply for this Dispensing Optician Manager Job in West Mersea\n\nIf you're looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager job in West Mersea, Essex, or exploring Dispensing Optician jobs in Essex within an independent practice, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.\n\nApply today or contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical for a confidential discussion about this Dispensing Optician vacancy in West Mersea

The Client:\nA well-established and highly regarded main contractor based in Essex, delivering a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects across the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors. With projects typically ranging up to £10m in value across Essex and into Suffolk, the business continues to grow its commercial team and is now seeking an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing delivery.\n\nThe Role:\nAs Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with senior commercial staff to support the financial management of projects from award through to final account. This role is ideally suited to a strong Assistant QS looking to step up, or an early Intermediate QS seeking to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and experienced team.\n\nYou’ll gain exposure across all aspects of commercial delivery, with a clear pathway to progress your career within a stable and growing main contractor.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n * Assist with the commercial management of projects up to £10m in value.\n\n * Support cost planning, valuations, variations and final accounts.\n\n * Assist with procurement of subcontract packages and supplier engagement.\n\n * Monitor project costs and support cashflow management.\n\n * Work closely with site teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control.\n\n * Attend project and client meetings where required.\n\n * Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.\n\n * Support senior QSs in delivering projects on time and within budget.\n\nQualifications & Experience:\n\n * Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (essential).\n\n * Previous experience within a main contracting environment.\n\n * Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.\n\n * Good communication and organisational skills.\n\n * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\n\n * Full UK driving licence (essential) due to project locations across Essex and Suffolk.\n\nSalary & Package:\n\n * Competitive salary dependent on experience.\n\n * Attractive benefits package.\n\n * Clear progression opportunities within a growing commercial team.\n\n * Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of projects.\n\nWhat to do next:\nIf you’re a strong Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up, or an Intermediate QS seeking your next move within a reputable main contractor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link below and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.\n\nAll applications are treated in the strictest confidence

All Square Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Forklift Operators for a key client based in Colchester, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable team with long-term career prospects.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Forklift Operator, you will play a vital role in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:\n\n * \n\n Warehouse & Yard Operations: Operating Counterbalance or Reach trucks safely within a busy dispatch department.\n\n * \n\n Manual Handling: Regularly lifting and moving items up to 25kg.\n\n * \n\n Documentation: Accurately completing dispatch notes and checking paperwork (legible handwriting is essential).\n\n * \n\n Safety First: Strictly adhering to site safety guidelines at all times.\n\nWhat’s on Offer?\n\n * \n\n Career Growth: Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract.\n\n * \n\n Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with enhanced overtime rates of x1.25 and x1.5.\n\n * \n\n Immediate Start: Positions are available for an immediate start for the right candidates.\n\n * \n\n Reliable Income: Full-time hours with additional overtime available during the week and on Saturdays.\n\nShift Details & Requirements\n\n * \n\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm.\n\n * \n\n Licences: Applicants must hold a current, valid Counterbalance or Reach licence.\n\n * \n\n Physicality: Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of regular manual handling

Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics)\n Location: Colchester, Essex\n Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + excellent benefits\n Sponsorship: Not available\n\n The Opportunity - Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics)\n We’re working with an innovative engineering company developing advanced electronic products.\n They are looking for a hands-on Test Development Engineer to design and build a bespoke ATE (Automated Test Equipment) system for complex electronic products.\n This is a hardware-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys building complete test systems (hardware integration etc).\n\n The Role - Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics)\n You’ll take ownership of the design, build, and deployment of a custom test system, working closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.\n\n Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Key responsibilities:\n \nDesign and develop hardware for ATE systems, including fixtures, interface boards, and switching \nDefine test architecture and Design for Testability (DfT) requirements \nBuild and integrate complete test systems from concept to production \nWork with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration \nSupport NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp \nTroubleshoot issues and drive yield and performance improvements \nValidate and document test systems for manufacturing use Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Essential:\n \nStrong background in electronic hardware (analogue, digital, power, high-speed) \nExperience designing or building test systems / ATE hardware \nHands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) \nAbility to develop test plans and system-level solutions \nStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills \nExperience working with cross-functional engineering teams Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Desirable:\n \nExperience with DfT, BIST, or production test environments \nKnowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, functional test, etc.) \nExperience with fixtures, interface boards, or custom test hardware \nExposure to CAD or working with mechanical teams (fixtures / 3D printed parts) This is a great opportunity to join a global technology company that are investing heavily in R&D and their ATE systems. \n \nIf you have any specific questions about this Test Development Engineer role, please contact David on (phone number removed)

SEN Primary Teacher - September 2026 Start - Colchester, Essex Are you an experienced SEN primary Teacher looking for a new opportunity for September 2026?Would you enjoy working in a supportive school environment helping children with autism and complex needs thrive? Academics are currently working with fantastic SEN school in Colchester, Essex who are looking to recruit a passionate SEN Primary Teacher for a September 2026 start. These are rewarding opportunities for teachers who are committed to supporting pupils with ASD and additional complex needs, either within a specialist setting or supporting children across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 in a mainstream environment. Key Details:Location: SEN school in Colchester, Essex Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Permanent Salary: M1 to UPS1 + SEN allowance (where applicable) Hours: Full-time Key Stages: EYFS, KS1, or KS2 The Role: • Plan and deliver personalised, engaging lessons tailored to pupils with SEN, • Support children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (role flexibility available), • Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment, • Promote pupils' academic, social, and emotional development, • Work closely with SENCOs, class teachers, therapists, and support staff, • Lead classroom routines and contribute to the wider school community Requirements: • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), • Experience teaching pupils with SEN, particularly ASD and complex needs, • Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, • Understanding of early communication and child development, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), • Excellent communication and teamwork skills Please send your up-to-date CV today or contact us on to discuss the role and arrange an interview. Schools are interviewing before and after the Easter holidays for a September 2026 start.

Outreach Learning Support Assistant\n📍 Essex and Surrounding Areas\n💷 £100 - £125 per day\n🕒 Full-Time & Part-Time Flexible Opportunities\n📅 Start Date: ASAP\n📄 Ongoing Contract\n\nRemedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Outreach Learning Support Assistants to work with SEN students across Essex and surrounding areas.\n\nThis rewarding role involves supporting students within college settings, helping to enrich their educational experience, build confidence, and encourage independence.\n\nThe Role:\n\n * Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs\n\n * Supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally\n\n * Encouraging engagement and participation in learning\n\n * Building positive relationships with students and staff\n\n * Assisting students to develop life skills and confidence\n\nRequirements:\n\n * Previous experience working within a school, college, or support worker setting\n\n * A caring, patient, and proactive attitude\n\n * Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n\n * Passion for supporting young people with additional needs\n\n * Ability to work flexibly across different locations\n\n * Must be a driver with access to a vehicle\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\n * Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities\n\n * Competitive daily pay rates\n\n * Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant\n\n * Rewarding opportunities to make a genuine difference in students’ lives\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting SEN students and are looking for a rewarding new opportunity, apply today

Hybrid home/North East Essex 3 days based role- Clark James Insurance Recruitment are working with a prestigious Insurance broker currently looking to appoint an experienced commercially trained Account Handler to join their busy team. You'll be dealing with mid size to large corporate risks that can be complex in nature so they need good experience!\n\nThe Role\n\nService a portfolio of business through broking and renewals, adjustments, queries and any other issues that may arise on the accounts. In addition to this, you will be actively involved in the broking of new business to market - liaising with insurers and negotiating the best possible terms.\n\nYou will be responsible for dealing with a wide range of classes of commercial business including Property, Liability, Combined, Fleet, Goods In Transit, Cyber amongst others.\n\nYou should be a proven Insurance Account Handler/Broker or Underwriter used to dealing with complex risks and be looking to join a business which is expanding in its field. Insurance qualifications are preferred but not essential for the right candidate who will be committed, resilient and used to multi asking.\n\nA competitive salary and bonuses are on offer, a kitchen sink benefits package plus a great working environment, work from home days and excellent training, apply today for a confidential conversation

Vacancy Summary\n\nJob Title: Managing Design Manager\n\nJob Type: Permanent\n\nJob Ref: #98241\n\nLocation: Essex & some projects in bordering counties\n\nStart Date: May 2026 \n\nSalary: c£100k+ (DOE) basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, health, performance bonus, pension etc.\n\nCompany & Project: A prominent main contractor specialising in the Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Science sectors is looking for a Managing Design Manager to lead a team in the southern part of their business.\n\nThis role involves managing a department of Design Managers, Document Controllers, and Digital Construction staff around 8 professionals in total. \n\nThe successful candidate will oversee the design process across a range of projects, beginning at the feasibility stage and continuing through to on-site coordination. Previous experience leading the Design through PCSA stage is essential for this opportunity. \n\nDuties & Responsibilities: \n\nLead a team of Design Managers through all RIBA stages, bid management, PCSA/2nd Stage, and essential H&S, operational, and commercial reviews.\nImplement and ensure accountability for Design Management effectiveness and best practice across the entire discipline.\nProvide functional leadership for design management within the local area.\nOversee and manage all Design Management standards and controls.\nExecute a clear Design Management strategy and approach across all project opportunities and tenders.\nPromote collaboration between design and cost teams to ensure budget and programme drive positive outcomes.\nAct as the key point of coordination between design teams, the client, and the on-site delivery team.\nMaintain a process-driven approach, utilising practical construction knowledge and a keen eye for detail.\nDesirable Experience:\n\n5 years+ experience as a Senior Design Manager or above, for a Main Contractor.\nDesign Coordination on projects in excess of £20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.\nExcellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act.\nPrevious Roles: Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager OR Managing Design Manager OR Principal Design Manager\nQualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.\n\nApplication Process: If you would like more information on this Managing Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.\n\nServices advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Learning Support Assistant\n\nStrategy Education are working with a SEN School in Colchester who are recruiting for Learning Support Assistants.\n\nRoles full time and from 1st June – 20th July\n\nLearning Support Assistant\n\n * Full time, Monday to Friday\n\n * 1st June – 20th July\n\n * Special Education School\n\n * Children are aged 4 - 19 years of age\n\n * Colchester, Essex\n\n * Pay: £14.24 per hour PAYE or £16.64 per hour Umbrella\n\nThe successful Learnig Support Assistant will have experience working with students with Autism, ideally in an educational setting.\n\nWhy Should You Work With Us?\n\nStrategy Education have been working with schools in the Essex area for over 10 years. We provide the schools with temporary and permanent staff that match their expectations. By working with us, you will be offered work that matches your requirements and career aspirations.\n\nThe successful Learning Support Assistant will be subject to a variety of checks including eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nIf you would like to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant post, please apply today

Advance Steel Designer - Structural Steel / Metalwork\n\nWe are working with a well-established and growing structural steel and architectural metalwork contractor based in Essex, who are looking to appoint an experienced Advance Steel Designer to join their in-house design team in the Colchester area.\n\nThe business delivers a wide range of commercial, residential, and public sector projects, and this role will play a key part in supporting the successful design and delivery of these schemes from concept through to fabrication and installation.\n\nThe Advance Steel Designer’s Role\n\nThe successful candidate will join a collaborative in-house design team, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and workshop teams to deliver high-quality steelwork and metalwork packages.\n\nProjects will vary across structural steel frames and bespoke architectural metalwork, including stairs, balustrades, and feature steel elements across multiple sectors.\n\nYou will be responsible for producing accurate 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings, ensuring designs are suitable for manufacture and installation. The role will involve coordination across all project stages, from initial design interpretation through to workshop production support and site delivery requirements.\n\nThe Advance Steel Designer\n\nStrong experience using Autodesk Advance Steel (essential)\n\nExperience within structural steel or architectural metalwork\n\nAbility to produce GA drawings and detailed fabrication drawings\n\nGood understanding of steelwork, connections, and fabrication processes\n\nExperience working in a contractor or workshop-driven environment\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to work within a team\n\nDesirable:\n\nExperience using Tekla Structures or AutoCAD\n\nPrevious experience on staircases, balustrades, or bespoke metalwork projects\n\nIn Return?\n\nSalary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)\n\nLong-term opportunity with a stable and growing contractor\n\nExposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio\n\nOffice-based role in the Colchester area\n\nOpportunity to work closely with fabrication and delivery teams\n\nIf you are an Advance Steel Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James.\n\nRef:\n\n#TASD-COL50\n\nKeywords:\n\nTekla Designer / Advance Steel Designer / Steel Detailer / Structural Steel Draughtsman / Metalwork Designer / CAD Technician / Tekla Technician / Steelwork Detailer