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Current vacancy for a Grounds Maintenance Operative for an award-winning housing provider. The successful applicant will be responsible for Carrying out a full range of hard and soft landscaping duties working on various domestic and commercial properties. You will provide a high quality and cost-effective Grounds Maintenance service Hold a NVQ 2 or 3 in Horticulture or of RHS/City and Guilds/HND equivalent Hold a PA1 and PA6 license Must have a full UK manual driving license The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check Specific tasks of the role include, but are not limited to: Provide a high-quality grounds and garden service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications and timescales. Represent BCHG on site, working with customers, contractors and colleagues to provide access, reporting responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti and safeguarding alerts. Record customer feedback and suggestions, acting on minor changes and collating information to support decisions on service improvement.

Estates Assistant Contract: Temporary, 3 months initially - Possible permanent position Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 8am - 4pm Hourly rate: £14.15ph Location: Devizes, Wiltshire - Driving licence & own vehicle is required Start Date: Asap We are working with a well-established social housing provider who is looking to appoint an Estate Assistant on a temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with grounds maintenance experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality services and enjoys working within a community-focused environment. The Role As an Estate Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, cost-effective cleaning, grounds, and garden service across residential estates. You will ensure all work is carried out in line with agreed standards, specifications, and timescales, while building positive relationships with customers, colleagues, and contractors to enhance the overall appearance and upkeep of the estates. Key Responsibilities • Deliver grounds maintenance, cleaning, and gardening services to a high standard and within set timescales, • Represent the organisation on-site, liaising with customers, contractors, and colleagues, • Report issues such as responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding concerns, • Gather and record customer feedback to support service improvements, • Ensure company vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety standards, • Safely operate, store, and maintain equipment in line with Health & Safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements, • Accurately record work carried out, inspections, and associated costs, • Support the training and development of apprentices, • Proven experience in grounds maintenance across a variety of sites, • Knowledge of lawn care, shrubs, and plant maintenance, • Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service, • Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks safely, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Experience using grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively JBRP1_UKTJ

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits * Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety * We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. * Be part of something bigger with our Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. * Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad * Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace * Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our team at our Back Lane Asphalt plant in Carnforth. This role is fast-paced, dynamic, extremely varied and challenging, however also very rewarding for someone who genuinely cares about customers and enjoys working with other like-minded, hard working people. Key tasks range from welcoming customers, up-selling products, processing orders, operating the plants control system, operating mobile plants and undertaking light maintenance tasks including housekeeping duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and is looking for employment with a company who, in return for their commitment and hard-work, genuinely cares about their safety, health, wellbeing , job satisfaction and career development. Start time is (5AM till 2.30PM) and (8:30AM till 6PM), Sat 6AM till 12PM, it includes weekend working as well. About the role The most important thing for us is that you can work safely and look out for yourself and your colleagues. Secondly, its a genuine passion for customer service and doing everything in your power to make their experience consistently excellent. Other elements of the role include: * Upselling our range of Complimentary Products to customers. * Receiving Customer Orders and processing them. * Weighing vehicles in and out of our weighbridge and producing relevant documentation with correct order numbers in place * Mixing consistently excellent material using the Plant Computer. * Dealing professionally and effectively with internal & external customer requirements, queries and complaints * Carry out pre-start checks on fixed and mobile plant and ensure that it is safe to operate * To carry out routine maintenance including greasing / visual inspections as per the schedule Who you are * Excellent communication and customer service skills * Strong IT literacy * Flexibility with work hours and willing to work weekend * The desire for training and willingness to learn * You will need to develop a sound appreciation of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations * Experience in asphalt industry is desirable. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits * Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety * We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. * Be part of something bigger with our Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. * Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad * Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace * Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity Fancy a role where you can get hands-on with maintenance as a Mechanical Fitter, youll do exactly that. As a Fitter, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to the site and equipment to maintain our asset capacity and value. You will be required to travel to our different RMX plants around the country, transport and accomodation will be provided. You will also have a clean UK driving license. What Youll Be Doing * Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on site equipment. * You will be travelling to our differnt RMX site all around the UK. * Responding quickly to breakdowns and following up with permanent solutions. * Supporting safe systems of work, inspections, and accurate reporting via our maintenance systems. * Maintaining tidy, safe working areas and assisting in keeping production on track. What Youll Bring * A positive, flexible, and team-focused mindset. * Mechanical maintenance experience, ideally with a technical qualification (NVQ3 or equivalent) or time served. * A strong focus on health and safety. * Welding (Shielded metal & Arc) and fabrication experience is mandatory. * Organisational skills and IT literacy. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits * Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety * We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. * Be part of something bigger with our Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. * Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad * Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace * Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity We have an exciting new opportunity for a Yard Supervisor to join our team at our plant in Devizes. This role is a fast-paced, dynamic and extremely varied role. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and is looking for employment with a company who, in return for their commitment and hard-work, genuinely cares about their safety, health, wellbeing, job satisfaction and career development. You will oversee the daily operations of the yard, ensuring it is maintained in a safe, tidy, and efficient manner, while also operating the loading shovel to manage stockpiles, load vehicles, and support plant operations.The role is Mon to Fri from 6AM till 4PM with occasional saturdays. Key Responsibilities: Yard Supervision: Supervise all yard operations, ensuring efficient movement of materials, vehicles, and personnel. Maintain a clean and orderly yard to support health, safety, and environmental standards. Coordinate with the plant, transport, and site teams to ensure smooth loading and dispatch operations. Monitor incoming and outgoing deliveries, ensuring proper documentation and quality checks. Report maintenance needs or hazards and ensure compliance with site safety rules. Assist in the training and oversight of yard staff and contractors. Shovel Operation: Safely operate the loading shovel to move materials, load trucks, and maintain aggregate bays. Conduct pre-use inspections and basic maintenance of the shovel. Ensure correct materials are loaded according to customer/site requirements. Minimise material contamination and spillage during operation. Follow instructions from weighbridge or plant control regarding loads and stockpile movements. Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within a yard, plant, or construction environment. Valid loading shovel ticket (e.g., NPORS or CPCS) essential. Strong understanding of site safety, manual handling, and plant operation. Good communication and teamwork skills. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits * Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 22 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety * We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. * Be part of something bigger with our Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. * Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad * Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace * Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity At Holcim UK, were building progress for people and the planet, and were looking for a Surfacing Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role working across a variety of sites, supporting the delivery of high-quality surfacing works safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors as part of a close-knit team and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship. Youll be supporting experienced operatives and supervisors on a range of surfacing activities, contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Please note: this role is open to candidates based in the Portsmouth area, as you will also be responsible for driving a welfare van, supporting the transport of team members to and from site. A company van, fuel card and additional compensation for driving will be provided. What Youll Be Doing * Carrying out surfacing and general site duties in line with instructions from the Foreman or Supervisor * Working safely at all times in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and the Integrated Management System * Supporting the safe use and basic maintenance of plant and equipment * Assisting with daily site operations to ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved * Reporting any safety, health or operational issues to site supervision * Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment * Supporting less experienced team members and contributing to a positive team culture * Completing relevant paperwork and site records in line with company processes * Assisting with transport of team members to and from site using the welfare van (where required) * Taking part in safety initiatives such as reporting near misses and supporting incident investigations What Youll Bring * A strong commitment to health and safety and safe working practices * A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team * Good time management and reliability * Strong work ethic with a focus on delivering high-quality workmanship * Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision * Good communication and interpersonal skills * A proactive approach with willingness to learn and develop Desirable: * Previous experience in surfacing, construction or site-based roles * Valid CSCS card * Full UK driving licence (essential for welfare van responsibilities) We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits * Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring * Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety * We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. * Be part of something bigger with our Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. * Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. * Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad * Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace * Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity Were looking for an Assistant Quarry Manager to join our team at Back Lane Quarry, Carnforth. This is a quarry with development plans for the long term, with plans to grow youll have a real opportunity to impact the growth of this site and build your career with it. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, youll partner with another Assistant Quarry Manager to oversee site operations, working a shift of 8-5 Monday to Friday with 1 Saturday in 3 and acting as 8.1d when required, youll support a site of roughly 20. Providing hands-on leadership across both mobile and fixed plant equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with quarry management experience, or a supervisor ready to step into management and develop their career in a growing operation. What Youll Be Doing * Acting as 8.1d in the absence of the Quarry Manager, ensuring safe and compliant operations. * Supporting the Works Manager to maintain production targets, quality standards, and financial performance. * Leading the workforce, including training, development, performance management, and recruitment. * Overseeing plant and equipment, both mobile and fixed, ensuring safe operation and effective maintenance. * Implementing and monitoring Health & Safety, Environmental, and operational policies on site. * Coordinating with processing, distribution, and commercial teams to ensure smooth operations. * Investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and reporting findings to management. Who You Are * Experienced in quarry operations or a supervisor ready to step into management. * SHEA qualification or equivalent. * MPQC Geotechnical qualification and IOSH/ NEBOSH would be desirable * Knowledgeable of Quarry Regulations, Health & Safety, and operational compliance. * Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with excellent planning and organisational skills. * A confident leader, able to motivate a team and work hands-on across mobile and fixed plant. * Adaptable to shift work, including occasional weekends, and comfortable in a growing operational environment. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. JBRP1_UKTJ

Waste & Street Cleansing HGV Driver - Trade Services Join Opus People Solutions and work for our esteemed client, Walsall Council. We are currently seeking dedicated HGV Drivers to join our team at an attractive pay rate of £16.35 per hour. Salary: £16.35 per hour PAYE Working Schedule: ADHOC basis, booked on a daily basis as and when required. Can be booked up to 4 days per week over Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, 9.25 hours per day. Location: Clean & Green Depot in Brownhills, with operations across Walsall Borough community Number of Positions: 4 You will be expected to work as a Waste Collection Operative when driving shifts aren't available. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Ensure compliance with guidelines outlined in the Driver handbook/MORR Code and Highway Code. Drive and operate HGV vehicles for Waste Collection around Walsall Borough. Adhere strictly to driving and reversing procedures as per standard training protocols. Be responsible for a crew collecting Commercial waste and Household waste. Collection of Bulky Items. Professional driver - primary function, day to day driving duties. Household door to door collections, commercial waste collections, street cleaning and associated functions: Recycling collections, performance targets and reducing contamination Garden waste collections Food waste collections Domestic refuse collections Multi-occupancy properties (flats, apartments) New developments Commercial waste & recycling collection services Bulky item collections Bin delivery Mechanical sweeper operations Removal of fly tipping Experience Required: Previous experience driving HGV vehicles. Valid Full UK Driving Licence. No more than 3 points on Licence will be accepted. Valid Class 1/Class 2 licence. Apply Now! Send your CV