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ABOUT THE ROLE \n This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. \n ABOUT YOU \n When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. \n As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. \n If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. \n

Catering Assistant based at St Clement Danes School 20 hours per week. \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us:At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Catering Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team. \n Let's talk about the role of a Catering Assistant: \n\n • Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children\n, • Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards\n, • Adhering with Health & Safety regulations\n, • Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries\n, • Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area\n, • Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do\n\n About the Ideal Catering Assistant: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n, • Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)\n, • Basic understanding of health and safety procedures\n, • Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)\n, • A committed team player\n, • Delivers high-quality customer service\n, • Demonstrate good punctuality\n, • Driven to succeed and grow\n\n Why join us? \n Salary: £12.84 per hour (£11,298 per annum) \n Hours: 20 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Catering Assistant career with HCL starts here.

Chef Manager at Croxley Danes School - 40 Hours per week \n At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. \n About us: \n At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector. \n As a Chef Manager, you will lead the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious meals, ensuring students and staff enjoy high-quality food and excellent service every day. \n Let's talk about the role of a Chef Manager: \n\n • Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operations\n, • Prepare, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals\n, • Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management\n, • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations\n, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control\n, • Manage allergen awareness and cater for special dietary requirements\n, • Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community\n, • Maintain accurate records (e.g. HACCP, temperature checks, audits)\n, • Inspiring and developing your team, creating an environment where people grow and thrive\n\n About the Ideal Chef Manager: \n\n • Committed to safeguarding children and young people\n, • Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (required)\n, • NVQ Level 2/3 is highly desirable\n, • Passionate about delivering fresh, nutritious meals\n, • An experienced leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team\n, • Well-organised, with strong planning and time management skills\n, • Confident managing budgets, stock, and kitchen operations\n, • Knowledgeable in food safety, allergens, and school food standards\n, • Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and compliance\n, • Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n, • Dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience every day\n\n Why join us? \n Joining Bonus: £1000! (T&Cs apply) \n Salary: £17.55 per hour (£31,654 per annum) \n Hours: 40 hours per week - No Weekends, No Late Nights \n Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off \n Uniform provided \n Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply) \n Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities \n Exclusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities \n Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream \n Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You \n If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Chef Manager career with HCL starts here.

Courtyard by Marriott London Heathrow Airport, managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commis Chef to join our Kitchen team. We operate two restaurants, including our Sky Bar & PK Restaurant. Job Duties Include: Communicate to the line manager any difficulties, guest or internal customer comments, and other relevant information. Attend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled. Prepare in advance the food, materials and equipment needed for service. Assist with food preparation, cooking and presentation to hotel standards. Clean and reset your working area, ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Continuously improve product knowledge to maintain high standards of food quality and service. Support the Kitchen team with daily operations. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Previous experience as a Commis Chef within the hotel industry. Ability to plan, prioritise and work effectively as part of a team. Desirable Criteria: Enthusiastic and passionate about food. Positive attitude. Willingness to support others. Good communication and teamwork skills. If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you! Job Type: Zero-hours contract Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Commis Chef: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKCT

Quality Auditor Diamond Search Recruitment are seeking a Quality Auditor working for a brand-new client of ours based in West London. The ideal candidate should possess in depth knowledge of product standards and extensive experience as a Quality Auditor in a similar industry. Responsibilities: Ensure food safety and quality objectives are always met. Responsible for covering all the areas (Low Risk/High Care) as per rota. Review out of specification results and implementing corrective actions. Investigating customer complaints. Responsible for maintaining WIP, raw material and finished product specifications. Ensure that GMP standards are maintained within all areas of the company and that all current legislation, all systems, and procedures are adhered too. Auditing all production paperwork daily according to BRC/Customer requirements. Verify all production paperwork on daily basis and conduct traceability as requested. Implement operational changes with technical guidelines. Take actions for non-conformances which are rectified in relations to laid down systems and procedures. Provide training to operational staff as and when required. Assist with new product development, sample preparation, production trials, DAF plant monitoring and taste panel as required. Any other reasonable work that is requested by the Head of Technical to ensure the smooth running of the department and the Company. Requirements: Experienced Internal Auditor with experience working in a food manufacturing environment Experience running internal, customer and GMP audits Exposure to high risk/high care food production processes is advantageous Open and willing to support the business wherever needed Knowledge of HACCP level 2/3 If this sound like your ideal role and you would like the opportunity to showcase your skills with an employer who will value and reward you, then we want to hear from you today! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

COOK – TO COVER BANK SHIFTS Location: Harrow Agency: Tezlom Pay Rate: £14 per hour Job Type: Temporary / Bank Shifts About the Role Tezlom is currently looking for an experienced Cook to cover flexible bank shifts at care homes in Harrow, London area This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cook or Chef who has worked in a care, nursing or similar setting and is confident preparing meals that meet the individual dietary requirements of residents Key Responsibilities Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for residents Following menus and ensuring meals are prepared to the required standards Adhering to residents’ individual dietary requirements and preferences Preparing meals for residents with specific dietary needs and modified diets where required Carrying out regular stock and inventory checks Monitoring food supplies and informing the appropriate person when stock needs replenishing Ensuring food is stored correctly and safely Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained Working effectively as part of the care home team Being able to work independently and as part of a team Essential Requirements Previous experience working as a Cook or Chef Experience within a care home, nursing home, hospital, school, nursery or similar setting Experience preparing meals in line with individual dietary requirements Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation Enhanced DBS Check – must already have one or be willing to complete one Food Hygiene Training Certificate or be willing to complete one Safeguarding Training Certificate or be willing to complete one Ability to carry out stock and inventory checks Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to work effectively as part of a team Reliable and flexible to cover bank shifts Good communication and organisational skills What Tezlom Offers £14 Flexible bank shifts Opportunities to work across care homes in Harrow Support from the Tezlom team * Potential for ongoing shifts depending on availability and service requirements Interested? If you are an experienced Cook or Chef looking for flexible bank work in Harrow and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you Apply today with your CV and a member of the Tezlom team will be in touch

Vacancy – Sous Chef / senior Sous £45K - up to £60K i(subject to proven specific skills base and criteria required.) Overview Hermolis is Europe's largest kosher food supplier catering for: Airlines: A major supplier for kosher meals on flights globally. Institutional Catering: Meals for hospitals, clinics, and care homes. Retail: Sandwiches, wraps, and frozen meals available in supermarkets Prestigious and corporate Clients: Private jets, Houses of Parlement, House of lords, Buckingham Palace, 5 hotels menu matching , cruises, Eurostar We currently have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Hot kitchen SOUS CHEF to work alongside the Head chef and achieve daily targets of bulk cooking with a team of competent commis chefs. Hours of work 7am to 4 pm ( some flexibility in hours required but no late evening shifts) Saturday the unit is closed The unit is open Monday to Sunday Subject to negotiated contract terms you will work 5 or 6 days per week Probation period 3 months Required Skills & Experience Culinary Expertise: Significant experience in professional, high-volume kitchens (e.g., airline catering, banqueting, or central production units). Kosher Knowledge: is desirable but not essential as we will provide guidance and on the job training in kosher food prep laws (such as the separation of meat and dairy) Proven Qualification: Typically requires a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent experience. Core Responsibilities Production: managing and preparing large-scale meal preparation for diverse sectors, including aviation, healthcare, freezer centres, and supermarkets. Kashrus Compliance: Working under the constant supervision of a Rabbi to maintain food integrity, including the strict separation of meat and dairy products. Health & Safety: Ensuring full compliance with HACCP (Food Safety) and COSHH regulations to maintain the facility's high sanitation standards. Be mentored by the Head Chef: to shadow him and assist him in meeting daily targets in the hot kitchen and all other duties. Desirable attributes Long-Term Career Goal: Demonstrating a desire for stability is highly valued Hands-On Attitude: As a production-focused kitchen, senior and junior chefs alike are expected to be "not afraid to get their hands dirty" to ensure delivery deadlines are met. Target-Driven Teamwork: The ability to work well as part of a team to achieve daily goals Flexibility: "can-do" attitude and the ability to adapt to shifting production schedules

About the Role:Ferrero is looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Reporting Lead to join our UK&I Finance team. Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. This is a high-impact role responsible for leading all aspects of financial reporting, statutory compliance, group reporting, and audit management across our UK and Ireland businesses. Working closely with the UK&I CFO, Group Finance teams, Shared Services, and external stakeholders, you will ensure the integrity of our financial reporting while driving compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and Ferrero Group standards. The role also offers exposure to taxation, governance, risk management, and fixed asset accounting, providing a broad and varied remit within a dynamic FMCG environment. This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, stakeholder management, and leadership to support business performance and ensure robust financial governance. Main Responsibilities:As Financial Reporting Lead, you will take ownership of the preparation and publication of statutory accounts for all UK&I legal entities, ensuring full compliance with Group accounting standards, IFRS, and UK GAAP requirements. You will lead the annual external audit process and act as the key liaison between auditors, finance teams, and business stakeholders. You will oversee the month-end reporting process, including the preparation of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, journal postings, and general ledger reconciliations within SAP. You will be responsible for the timely submission of monthly Group consolidation packages and will investigate and resolve complex accounting matters as they arise. The role requires close collaboration with Shared Services and international Ferrero entities to manage intercompany reconciliations and support a smooth and accurate financial close process. You will also provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making and ensure that internal controls are effectively implemented and documented in line with company policies. In addition, you will support local tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time while managing tax audits, enquiries, and external advisor relationships where required. You will oversee fixed asset accounting activities and support inventory governance processes, ensuring adherence to Group asset management procedures and reporting requirements. Working closely with Internal Audit, Group Administration, and Governance, Risk & Compliance teams, you will contribute to the delivery of audit action plans, strengthen control environments, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and support the achievement of unqualified audit opinions. About You:You are a professionally qualified or part qualified accountant with significant experience in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and audit management. You possess strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP and have a solid understanding of taxation principles and financial controls. You are comfortable managing complex reporting requirements and can translate technical accounting concepts into clear and actionable insights for a broad range of stakeholders. Experience working with SAP is essential, while exposure to Oracle HFM would be advantageous. You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment. Your collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management skills enable you to build effective relationships across finance teams, senior leadership, Group functions, and external partners. Experience within the FMCG sector would be beneficial, although we welcome applications from candidates with strong financial reporting experience gained in other complex and fast-moving industries. Most importantly, you are passionate about delivering financial excellence, driving continuous improvement, and leading with integrity, collaboration, and accountability.What We Offer:Careers with caring built in • discover our benefits here.About Ferrero:Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .DE&I at Ferrero:Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. xrnqpay Find out more here.

Are you an HCPC-registered Paramedic looking to step away from shift work and blue-light pressures, while still using your clinical judgement and broad emergency-care experience every day? Gaia Recruitment is recruiting experienced Paramedics into permanent, hybrid PIP assessment roles in London, working with one of the DWP's health assessment providers. You'll carry out assessments for people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), using your clinical judgement to produce clear, evidence-based reports on how their health conditions affect daily living and mobility. The role is hybrid, combining home-based telephone and video assessments with face-to-face assessments at a London assessment centre. This is a genuine career move for paramedics who want a better work–life balance, structured training and a competitive salary – with an additional bonus of up to 10% on top. Carrying out PIP assessments by telephone and video from home, and face to face at a London assessment centre Taking a thorough history of each person's health conditions and how they affect everyday activities such as preparing food, managing treatment, communicating and getting around Applying your clinical knowledge to assess daily living and mobility needs across physical and mental health conditions Writing clear, accurate, evidence-based reports to the required quality standards Treating every claimant with empathy, dignity and professionalism Taking part in ongoing audit, feedback and professional development HCPC registration: Paramedic with a live, unrestricted HCPC registration Experience: At least 1 year of post-registration experience Clinical breadth: Broad clinical knowledge across physical and mental health conditions – your pre-hospital experience is a real strength here Communication: Strong communication and listening skills, with the confidence to manage sensitive conversations IT & home working: Good IT skills, a suitable private space to work from home, and the ability to write concise, well-reasoned reports Vetting: Ability to pass enhanced vetting and background checks Bonus scheme: Up to 10% discretionary bonus, paid quarterly Pension & insurance: Private pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and access to a private GP service Referral bonus: Earn a bonus for recommending colleagues Perks & discounts: Online shopping discounts and a range of financial and lifestyle options, including salary finance and an employee assistance programme Work–life balance & leave Predictable hours: No routine nights, weekends or unsociable shifts – a more structured routine than frontline ambulance work Holiday entitlement: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days Hybrid working: A mix of home-based and centre-based assessments, cutting down your commute Family leave: Enhanced maternity and parental leave Training & professional development** Paid training & accreditation: Paid, structured training programme leading to formal DWP accreditation CPD & registration: Supported and paid CPD, plus reimbursement of your HCPC registration fee - Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime – no nights, weekends, on-call or blue-light shifts - Sector: Healthcare / Paramedic / Allied Health - Recruiter: Gaia Recruitment Ltd - Why apply through Gaia Recruitment? - Gaia Recruitment is clinician-founded, with over 20 years' experience in DWP specialist recruitment. We understand these roles from the inside, and we'll support you at every stage – from your first conversation through to assessment preparation, interview and your first day. - Honest, expert advice from a team that knows the role and the providers - Interview and assessment preparation tailored to the role - Support throughout vetting and onboarding - How to apply: - Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to talk you through the role, the salary and the next steps. - Interested but want to know more first? Get in touch – we're always happy to have an informal, confidential chat. - Gaia Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Preschool Room Manager If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Hours: Full time /Perm / 4-5 days a week 34-42.5hrs We are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Manager to join our clients wonderful Nursery. You must be dedicated to ensure your room runs smoothly. You expect you to be a dedicated and ambitious Preschool Room Manager. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support and carryout 1-1 meetings and supervisions to support checking staff knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures and child development and EYFS. In line with our standards for pedagogy, lead and support the curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children in line with the Quality Assurance Framework. Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures through their individual impact statements and their practice. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parents, professionals and colleagues. Support and manage Keeping Everyone Safe policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor and improve the practices and behaviours that underpin a high performing safety culture To be the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies in the nursery when the designated DSL. To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior. In collaboration with Nursery manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth Ensuring commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs and ensuring purchasing is made inline with the procurement guidelines. Engage with the Local Authority and understand the local offer to support the practice in all areas of the nursery Continuation of personal professional development to ensure during periods of full responsibility of the nursery knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of the designated person in charge and responsible for leading the setting. To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and across the broader business when required. Attendance at staff meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional development Responsible for: Providing strong and clear line management for a Nursery team including mentoring of the wider leadership team including the third in charge role, room leaders and colleagues. Plan and demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings and managing the rostering in line with regulatory standards. Ensure strong and effective performance management and monitoring processes, with the ability to demonstrate impact and show improvements in performance, leading to the highest quality provision as set out in the Quality Assurance Framework, improved inspection ratings, full regulatory compliance, high levels of customer and employee satisfaction and growth. Leading a Health and Safety Culture where you ensure all team members recognise the part they each play in ensuring robust procedures are followed for Policies and Procedures and the regulatory standards set by our regulator. Ensuring you provide an environment which a strong focus on our customer and practitioner engagement and provide guidance to practitioners. Undertake regular 1-1/supervision meetings with staff to plan and provide suitable professional development activities and opportunities for personal growth within a culture of self-driven development, to promote individual and team expertise in all aspects of nursery development and learning, to secure a highly effective, motivated and innovative team. Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, accessing high level improvement activities that inform general and nursery based on national and international perspectives of ‘best practice'. Ensure children's records and files are kept up to date and accurate Working with NM to ensure safer recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to for all staff. Essential Experience: Working in collaboration with colleagues and the Nursery Manager in achieving positive working relationships through effective communication leadership and guidance and support of all members of the nursery team. A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications since qualifying Proven experience of working in early years education settings with successful management leading to ‘Good or better' regulatory inspection outcomes Strong decision-maker, with the proven ability to support change; a secure understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within regulated setting, with the ability to follow guidelines and work with others to achieve success Experience of proving support and leadership to a staff team to enable staff in fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children. Current 12hrs Paediatric First Aid Certificate Experience Desirable: Leading teams through coaching and mentoring Experience of budget management, efficient staff deployment and rostering programmes, and managing commercial performance and reporting metrics Knowledge of Local Authority and Regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK Coaching and mentoring experience. xrnqpay Qualifications: Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential) 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential) Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent -ideal Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential) Evidence of continuous professional development Undergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable) EYPP/EYTT or QTS post graduate status (Desirable) Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as necessary Personal Attributes: Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques (oral and in writing) Ability to lead and inspire nursery leaders and colleagues to achieve the highest standards or care and education. Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlines Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams – strong empathy to understand child and parents view, clear expectations and fair-minded High energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - calm approach and ‘can-do' attitude Encourages colleagues to realise their potential and empowers high performers Able to manage workload and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results Able and competent user of company ICT systems and have the willingness to learn and develop ICT skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Company meals Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Day nursery Private nursery school Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Experience: leading a room : 1 year (required)

Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised engineering, design and construction organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering technically complex and high-specification projects. Offering an integrated range of consultancy, engineering, design and construction management services, the business works across a diverse range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, laboratories, advanced manufacturing, food production, logistics and commercial developments. With extensive in-house engineering expertise, the company provides a comprehensive service from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning and project completion. Its multidisciplinary approach enables close collaboration between engineering disciplines, providing clients with coordinated, practical and innovative solutions. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the company's Watford-based engineering team. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems across a varied portfolio of technically demanding projects. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, engage directly with clients and contribute to the development of efficient, sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions. The position offers considerable technical autonomy, exposure to specialist projects and opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. • Lead the mechanical design and coordination of building services projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction., • Undertake the design, specification and selection of HVAC systems, pipework, plant and associated mechanical equipment., • Produce detailed engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation., • Manage the day-to-day delivery of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards., • Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, public health and other engineering disciplines., • Attend client meetings, design workshops and site visits, providing technical advice and presenting engineering solutions., • Oversee the preparation of drawings and models by CAD and Revit technicians., • Review contractor submissions, equipment selections and technical documentation to ensure compliance with design requirements., • Provide technical support throughout construction, commissioning and project handover., • Contribute to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions, incorporating renewable technologies where appropriate., • Support and guide junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous professional development., • Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery., • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline., • A minimum of five years' experience in mechanical building services design within a consultancy environment., • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, pipework design, plant selection and associated engineering calculations., • Experience delivering projects through concept, developed and detailed design stages., • Ability to lead mechanical engineering projects with minimal supervision., • Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, particularly Part L, and relevant industry standards., • Understanding of sustainable building design, energy efficiency, renewable technologies and Net Zero objectives., • Experience coordinating designs with other building services and construction disciplines., • Strong communication skills and confidence engaging directly with clients and project stakeholders., • Familiarity with CAD and Revit-based design processes., • Chartered Engineer status, or a commitment to achieving chartership through a recognised professional institution such as CIBSE or IMechE, would be advantageous. This position would suit an ambitious Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects, develop their technical leadership capabilities and progress towards a more senior position within an established engineering organisation. The role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within specialist sectors, collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of innovative engineering solutions. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence and professional development, the company provides an environment in which experienced engineers can broaden their expertise, build lasting client relationships and progress their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Experienced Chef Manager needed for Eurest in Uxbridge to lead food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring compliance with company standards.

Assisting with food preparation and service in a school environment, ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer service.

Experienced Sous Chef needed for a busy gastro pub, responsible for supporting the Head Chef, menu development, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of food preparation and hygiene.