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Are you a Surveyor seeking a new opportunity with OTE of up to £60k PA plus ? Do you have window and door, fenestration or a home improvement background? Join our national multi branded company where we value expertise, accuracy and a right first-time methodology. We are seeking Surveyors to verify our customers’ requirements, providing accurate measurements and drawings to facilitate a timely and successful installation. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a strong background in construction, architecture, or engineering, specialising in home improvements. They should possess excellent technical knowledge of fenestration products, building regulations, and standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and design teams are crucial. Key Responsibilities • Making arrangements with the customer to carry out their technical survey in line with our survey completion targets, • Travelling within the region to undertake the customer’s survey following our high standards, to ensure accurate measurements and drawings are provided in line with our Right first time, methodology, • Confirm with the customer all details and designs ordered are suitable, ensuring they are happy to proceed and have a full understanding of what they have ordered as well as offering solutions where applicable., • Liaise with the wider Anglian team reporting any discrepancies or changes which need to be made after surveying the customers property, • Input survey details onto the survey network and order materials as required, • Customer Focus, with excellent people and communication skills, • NVQ level 3 in Surveying or equivalent experience of surveying in the window and door industry, • Previous experience or equivalent qualification, of installing uPVC products, • Proficient IT Skills including Microsoft Office, • Ability to multi task, organise and good problem solver, • Competitive salary, • Pension – with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance with our salary sacrifice scheme., • Company Car, • 31 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional paid day for your birthday!, • Paid time off annually to volunteer, • Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including, heavily discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme and free access to mental health first aiders, • Heavily discounted employee purchase scheme on all products, • Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, food shopping and most major high street retailers, • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team., • Career development and continuous learning opportunities. Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Starting on £34,000 you will increase £1,000 each time after completing 6 and 12 months of service to £36,000 per annum Role summary: To deliver customers' products to the required premises ensuring all customers receive exceptional customer service as part of a multi-drop delivery route. The driver will ensure that all products are transported safely to the customers' premises, treating their freight as if it were their own. Key responsibilities Represent DX in a professional manner at all times Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed Ensure all product are scanned using DX scanning equipment Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot Observe DX procedures and policies at all times Manage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved Ensure the correct equipment and PPE, (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all times Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times Essential Criteria Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card Maximum of 6 points on license and no bans Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service Ability to build a rapport with customers Benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays Long Service Recognition scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistance program including 24/7 Virtual GP DX Discounts Portal Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!! All about you You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers. About us We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise. What will it feel like to be part of our team? At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities! We look forward to hearing from you! TPBN1_UKTJ

Catering Supervisor Location: Whipsnade Zoo Salary: £13.21 per hour Contract: Fixed-term 6-month contract (part-time) Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week, up to 5 days out of 7. Must be available to work weekends (with flexibility during peak periods) We're looking for a Catering Supervisor to join our team at Whipsnade Zoo, supporting the day-to-day running of our catering operations across site. This is a hands-on supervisory role, overseeing cafe service delivery, supporting the team, and ensuring smooth, consistent service across busy visitor periods. The role is centred on supervising front-of-house operations, supporting colleagues on shift, and ensuring high standards of service, cleanliness, and compliance are consistently met. You will work closely with the wider catering management team to ensure all outlets are operating efficiently and effectively. This position is ideal for someone with proven supervisory experience in a café, hospitality, or catering environment, who enjoys leading by example, working in a fast-paced setting, and maintaining high service standards. Why Join Us? We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 20 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles) Free meals on duty Free on-site parking Exclusive travel discounts Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes Digital GP services for you and your family Up to 44% off cinema tickets Contributory pension scheme Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes Training and development opportunities Key Responsibilities Supervise daily cafe operations and support team performance on shift Ensure high standards of customer service, presentation, and cleanliness Support and motivate team members during busy service periods Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste reduction Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally Support training and onboarding of new team members Who We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience in a café, restaurant, or catering environment (essential) Strong leadership and communication skills Confident working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment Good organisational skills and attention to detail A positive, reliable team leader with a hands-on approach Basic food hygiene knowledge and understanding of food safety standards About Us: Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. Job Reference: com/1304/93179001/52802386/BU #RA Venues Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT