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• £29,804 - £30,052 per annum + bonus, • Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week (this centre is open on Sunday's) Qualified Mechanic or Technician?? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Job Title – Patient Advisor Hours: Part Time - 2/3 days per week (including weekends) Salary: £25,400 pro rata per annum + bonus, benefits Location: Colchester with travel to Chelmsford Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet. A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following: • An industry leading salary of £24,000 per annum pro rata plus excellent bonus potential, • State of the art, modern working environments, • 29 days annual leave, • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery, • Free eye tests, • Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses, • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Pension scheme It’s our Patient Advisor’s role to make our patients feel like a superstar from the moment they enter our clinics. Our Patient Advisors are often the first person our patient interacts with. Every day will bring something new, but your day to day role will involve: • Building relationships with patients and ensuring regular communication prior to and following their treatment, • Assisting in patient consultations, • Scanning patients eyes using state of the art equipment as part of a full health check, • Assisting patients to complete health questionnaires, • Introducing patients to their optometrist, • Scheduling treatment dates, • Discussing finance options, • Accurately maintaining patient records Are you our ideal candidate? The answer is yes if you: • Have a passion for providing world-class customer service, • Possess strong organisational skills, • Can communicate clearly and articulately with a diverse range of people, • Are motivated and driven to succeed If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Maintenance Technician/Facilities Associate Job ID 221488 Posted 21-May-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Colchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the team located in Colchester. Role Summary: As a CBRE Multi-Skilled Engineer you will utilise your advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Utilising several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling. • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to M&E plant in line with statutory requirements and best industry standards., • Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety., • Be an ambassador of the CBRE values and behaviours. Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times., • Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client., • Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodelling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning., • Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required, • Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks., • Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum., • Maintains the building lighting system, including element and repairs or replacements., • Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed., • Performs other duties as assigned. Experience Required: • Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role., • Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance), • A Degree/Qualification in either a Electrical or Mechanical discipline., • Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement., • Strong PC skills, MS Office, • Self-motivated and resourceful, • Good administrative skills, • Well organised and good prioritisation and planning skills, • Key focus for this role is to ensure that all FM services are delivered in a confident and efficient manner

Role Title: HR Administrator Location: Colchester Reporting to: HR Manager Salary : £27,000.00 Who are Spicerhaart? Spicerhaart is the UK’s largest independent property group, boasting a diverse portfolio of client-facing and internal brands across multiple divisions. We are committed to meaningful evolution, ensuring our brands resonate deeply with our target audiences and reflect our core values and unique selling propositions (USPs). The Role We have an exciting opportunity available for someone wanting to progress their career in the HR profession. The HR Administrator provides a first class HR Administration service to our stakeholders; by undertaking a wide range of administration activities across the full employee lifecycle. Your primary focuses will be exceptional attention to detail when data inputting and working with the Administration Manager you will continuously review processes and contractual letters to ensure compliance with legislation. Due to the nature of the role a high level of confidentiality is required at all times. Responsibilities You main responsibilities will be: • Produce and issue employment contracts and offer letters for new starters, and upload to HR system, • Maintain & monitor records of staff absence due to sickness, holidays, maternity etc and administer any pay adjustments as required, • Administer amendments to staff records and produce contractual letters e.g. pay awards, transfers and promotions, • Monitor and administer maternity/paternity requests, • Administer leavers and deal with any pertinent issues e.g. training debts, holiday entitlement, • Respond to reference requests as required, • Raise any administration inconsistencies or areas of concern with the HR Administration Manager, • Process probationary and career reports, inputting outcome onto the HR system, • Proactively and continuously review process and make recommendations to improve efficiency, • Maintain HR Data and documentation to a high standard, • Productions of basic HR reports and be competent in using The HR Database and associated systems, • Review changes to terms and conditions letters and make recommendations for change, • To have a detailed knowledge of HR policies and understand the legalities around these policies, • Liaise with staff at various levels, both internal and external and provide guidance on day to day administration issues and basic policy queries As the business needs to make decisions based on the data input into the system, it is essential the HR Administration team has a strong focus on accuracy and quality of data. • AT least 1 year administration experience is essential, • To have a broad understanding of the legal consequences related to contractual documents, • Excellent IT skills, • Attention to detail, • Accurate data inputting skills, • Ability to prioritise and work towards tight deadlines If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know. To all recruitment agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to our Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for our established client in.This position involves proactive management of insurance policies, efficient administration of the vehicle fleet, strategic oversight of the archival system, and contribution to policy development and risk assessment strategie

Deputy Care Support Manager Disability Services. Thera East is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager to help lead high-quality, person-centred support for adults with A learning disability. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about delivering empowering, inclusive, and rights-focus

£44,000, plus overtime and standby, with opportunity for pay progression Business use of company van, tools and PPE equipment Permanent, 37 hours p/w Location: Haverhill, Braintree, Sudbury, Colchester and the surrounding areas Personal private health care Virtual GP service for you and your household Double-matched pension scheme Life assurance at 8 times salary 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service Think electricity and water don’t mix? Think again... Our skilled team of industrial electricians are a vital part of the Water Supply family; keeping our treatment works running smoothly to ensure the supply of 1.3bn litres of clean, safe drinking water to 5 million customers, every single day. We’re looking to grow our team, building resilience through training, development and with clear routes for career progression. Join us as we gear up for a period of huge growth, with new and innovative projects transforming the way we work, whilst staying true to our purpose; to bring social and environmental prosperity to the region we serve. You’ll get the opportunity to gain valuable skills, qualifications and experience, while being part of a company dedicated to building a sustainable future. Key responsibilities: You’ll be responsible for wiring, installing, maintaining and controlling the high diversity of electrical equipment necessary to treat and distribute water. This includes: • Calibrating and maintaining technical analytical equipment, • Investigate asset trends and carry out electrical interventions, • Assist electrical framework contractors and internal high voltage, optimisation and automation teams, • Utilise electrical drawings to troubleshoot and resolve issues, • Level 3 electrical qualification AND, • Completed an electrical apprenticeship, • Strong health & safety focus, • Industrial electrical experience As a valued employee, you’ll also be entitled to: • Personal private health care including physiotherapy, • 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household, • 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service, • Double-matched pension scheme, • Bonus scheme, • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, • Life Assurance (8x salary), • Personal Accident cover (up to 5x salary) Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. If you are offered a job with us, you will be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, reference, driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to a criminal record check and a drug and alcohol test. Closing date: Tuesday 9th September

Job Title: Senior Interior Designer – Residential & Show Home Projects Location: Colchester, Essex CO5 Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Please Note: We do not have offer any sponsorship. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead residential projects with a strong focus on show homes and amenity spaces. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage projects from concept to completion—developing designs, pitching to clients, and ensuring smooth delivery. You’ll work closely with our Head of Design, Creative Director, and Project Managers to bring high-quality interiors to life. This role suits someone confident managing client expectations, working in a fast-paced environment, and building strong working relationships. Benefits: • Annual Leave: 31 days, • Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days)., • Birthday Leave: One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation)., • Social Events: Year-round events organised by our Social Committee., • Private Medical Insurance: Optional after 1 year of service., • Long Service Awards: Given every 5 years of continuous service., • Employee of the Quarter: Rewards for top performers each quarter., • Office Perks: Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces., • Beer Fridge Fridays: Weekly drinks to unwind and connect., • Referral Program: Reward for successful candidate referrals., • Pirkx Benefits: Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one., • Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months)., • Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start). Key Responsibilities • Lead residential interior design projects, especially show homes, from start to finish, • Create and present design concepts to clients in person and online, • Prepare mood boards, layouts, and FF&E specifications, • Manage procurement, budgets, and supplier coordination, • Work with Project Managers to ensure smooth delivery and site implementation, • Mentor junior designers and support a collaborative team environment What You’ll Bring • Degree in Interior Design or similar, • 3–5+ years’ experience in residential interiors, with a strong show home portfolio, • Confident presenting to clients and managing expectations, • Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office, • Strong project management, timekeeping, and communication skills, • Comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced studio, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between London and Essex

In this role you will be the first point of contact for customers face to face or over the telephone, and your focus will be delivering exceptional customer service, sales advice, and creating an informed, honest, professional sales experience for our client's customers. Package: Salary - &poun

NOW RECRUITING: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Colchester Salary: £13. Setting: Thriving Special Needs School (SEND Schools) Focus Areas: ASD | SEMH | Complex Learning Disabilities | EHCP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead their care teams in providing exceptional support. With a focus on a trauma-based approach, the client is dedicated to creating nurturing environments for child

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About the Role: As a Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for performing multidrop deliveries across the region, ensuring that our goods reach customers safely and on time. Key Responsibilities: • Operate a Class 2 curtainsider vehicle with a focus on safety and compliance with road traff

Join the DataAnnotation team and contribute to developing cutting-edge AI systems, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and setting your own schedule. We are looking for a proficient Data Scientist to help advance AI development. As a member of DataAnnotation’s coding team, you’ll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals — including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers — who are driving real-world impact in AI development. Our platform offers an engaging blend of flexibility and challenge: you’ll work closely with state-of the art AI models to take on programming tasks that include creating and solving challenging coding problems, building beautiful apps with rich functionality, and synthesizing insights through data analysis and visualization. Your work directly contributes to refining intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and evolve. Some team members fit this work alongside a full-time role, while others treat it as their primary focus, choosing projects and schedules that align with their availability and goals. To get started, once you sign up for an account, you'll take a short assessment (this serves as our version of an interview). If you pass that assessment, you’ll receive an email confirmation, and paid work will become available to you through our platform. Benefits: * Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. * Flexible schedule: choose which projects you take on and when you work. * Competitive pay: projects are paid hourly, starting at $40+ USD per hour. Opportunities for higher-paying projects are available with strong performance. * Impact: help shape the future of AI technologies. Responsibilities: * Design and solve diverse coding problems used to train AI systems. * Write clear, high-quality code snippets and detailed explanations. * Evaluate AI-generated code for accuracy, performance, and clarity. * Provide feedback that directly shapes the next generation of AI models. Qualifications: * Fluency in English (native or bilingual level). * Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C, C#, C++, React, Go, Java, Kotlin, or Swift. * Excellent writing and grammar skills. * A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). * Previous experience as a Software Developer, Coder, Software Engineer, or Programmer is preferred. Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

It is an extraordinary time for specialist perinatal mental health services across the UK with growing national and local focus on service development and expanding access for new and expectant mums.The national ambition is to improve outcomes for an increasing number of women over a 5-year period t

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Job Description Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead their care teams in providing exceptional support.With a focus on a trauma-based approach, the client is dedicated to creating nurturing enviro

Job Description Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead their care teams in providing exceptional support. With a focus on a trauma-based approach, the client is dedicated to creating nurturing envir

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Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist.Drive supplier compliance and quality with these products that millions love.Join as a Supplier Assurance Specialist and make an impact.There’s a unique kind of rigour in food manufacturing.And if you’re already working in FMCG, you know exactly what

Excellent opportunity for a Factory Manager to join a fast-growing SME business in Hampshire!.This fast-growing inspirational food business has experienced significant growth and now requires an experienced Factory Manager to help elevate the operation to the next level.The Factory Manager role has

This is a customer-facing, field-based role focused on relationship building, technical consultation, and revenue growth. Highly organised, self-motivated, and customer focused.

Development Technologist (Food Ingredients).Not a “lab-only” role.Not for people who get nervous near a production line.If your idea of a great food development job is sitting behind a desk at home, this probably isn’t for you.This is a role for someone who likes to get stuck in.We

Opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer – Public Sector Focus. They advise on high-profile strategic projects and day-to-day commercial matters, always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions.

This is a customer-facing, field-based role focused on relationship building, technical consultation, and revenue growth.

Graduate Opportunity – Food Development R&D (Get Stuck In, Not Stuck Behind a Desk).Based in a top-notch R&D centre.If you’ve just finished a degree in Food Science (or something similar) and you’re wondering how to break into the food industry … this is worth your a

You will play a key role in supporting and growing the business, with a particular focus on Unified Communications (UC) and key partner channels. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on pre-sales.

Attractive DOE + Bonus + Benefits.An exciting time to join a leading branded food business as their Buyer or Senior Buyer.This is a successful food business that has experienced an exciting period of change over the last couple of years.Due to growth they are looking for a couple of buyers at varyin

In this role, your primary focus will be on both people and processes.

We’re looking for a Test Lead with deep experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) to join a growing technology-focused organisation.

They advise on high-profile strategic projects and day-to-day commercial matters, always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions. Commercial Solicitor - Public Sector Focus - Essex.

Field Sales Executive required to join our established electrical manufacturing client.Salary will be £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, with realistic OTE £60,000 - £65,000, however commission is uncapped, and company car is provided.This candidate will cover the M5

Category Buying Managers – Food Retail.Attractive salary + Excellent Benefits.Bring your food retail buying experience to this award winning business.If you’re an experienced, talented retail food buyer looking for your next career move this could be a great opportunity for you.My client

If this Teaching Assistant - Literacy Focus sounds like the ideal role for you, please read below to find out further information! JOB SPEC - Teaching Assistant - Literacy Focus Teaching Assistant - Literacy Focus Assisting the Playroom Leaders throughout the day Working with pupils across EYFS,

Our client, an international law firm, are seeking a junior solicitor to join its Regulatory practice in London on an ongoing temp basis.The team advises a broad range of clients on complex and emerging regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on technology, AI, financial services, and comp

You may currently be a Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Materials Manager or Senior Planner in food manufacturing who is looking to move into a broader, leadership-focused role.

Category Buying Managers – Food Retail.Attractive salary + Excellent Benefits.Bring your food retail buying experience to this award winning business.If you’re an experienced, talented retail food buyer looking for your next career move this could be a great opportunity for you.My client is a la

Excellent opportunity for a Factory Manager to join a fast-growing SME business in Hampshire!.This fast-growing inspirational food business has experienced significant growth and now requires an experienced Factory Manager to help elevate the operation to the next level.The Factory Manager role has

We’re looking for a Test Lead with deep experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) to join a growing technology-focused organisation.

Want to work for a company that has a real emphasis and focus on Hygiene?.

We're partnered with a global brand that is providing a huge amount of investment into their Microsoft Capability, particularly focused around Power Platform and CoPilot. You would be working closely with clients to design and deliver scalable solutions, configure applications, and provide functiona

In this role, your primary focus will be on both people and processes.

Performance Marketing Analyst (SEM & SEO Focus) - Contract. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering actionable insights, optimising campaigns, and driving results in a fast-paced SaaS environment with a diverse customer base.

Curious, solutions-focused, and a bit of a food nerd (in the best way).

This role focuses on both people and processes.