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About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. At Kinetic Games, we’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about games to join our growing team. We’re a small, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. Whether you’re helping with programming or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated. About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join our team. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our game, Phasmophobia, across various platforms. You will work closely with our development team, using your keen eye for detail to identify and report bugs, suggest improvements, and help us deliver a polished and enjoyable gaming experience to our players. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough testing of Phasmophobia across multiple platforms including VR, PC, Xbox and PlayStation/PSVR2 to identify bugs, glitches, and performance issues., • Collaborate with the team to understand new features and content, ensuring they meet quality standards., • Use Jira, Confluence and Slack to manage and track bug reports, test cases, and documentation., • Provide detailed and clear bug reports, including steps to reproduce, expected results, and actual results., • Verify bug fixes and ensure they do not introduce new issues., • Participate in regular team meetings to discuss progress, share insights, and suggest improvements. Requirements: • Familiarity with QA Testing and Processes, • Tolerance for VR testing, • Understanding of the game development process, particularly for post-launch content creation., • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality products., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Passion for horror games., • Knowledge and experience playing Phasmophobia, • Eligibility to work in the UK. Nice To Have • Experience with Unity. ✨ Benefits & Perks ✨ 💰 Competitive salary 💼 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme 💸 Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus 🍽️ Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company! 🎉 Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together! 🏠 Hybrid & flexible working options 🕓 Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5 ✈️ Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton 📦 Relocation package to help you settle in 🏅 Employee of the Month vouchers 🧘 ♀️ Personal wellbeing allowance 🤝 Referral scheme 🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources 🚀 Training & career development support 💚 Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover 🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance 🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day 🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. At Kinetic Games, we’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about games to join our growing team. We’re a small, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. Whether you’re helping with programming or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated. About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Technical Artist to join our team. As a Technial Artist, you will act as a bridge between our art and programming teams, helping to ensure that our visuals are not only stunning but also performant and technically optimized. You will play a key role in developing new tools, solving pipeline challenges, and ensuring that our game runs smoothly across multiple platforms. Your expertise will help push the visual quality of Phasmophobia while maintaining efficient workflows. Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to create and maintain efficient, scalable art pipelines., • Optimize art assets and scenes to ensure the best performance on PC, VR, PSVR2, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S., • Develop tools to improve workflows and automate repetitive tasks within Unity., • Investigate, identify, and solve visual and technical issues during development., • Support the art team with shader creation, material setup, lighting, and VFX integration., • Ensure that assets meet both artistic and technical standards and work seamlessly within Unity., • Stay up to date with the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in real-time graphics and optimization., • Participate in regular team meetings, providing technical insights and support to improve the game's visual quality and performance. Requirements: • Professional experience as a Senior Tech Artist or similar role, on a shipped Unity title., • Strong experience with Unity, including working with prefabs, lighting, shaders, materials, and asset optimization., • Solid understanding of performance profiling and optimization for multi-platform games., • Excellent programming skills in C#., • Familiarity with 3D asset creation workflows (knowledge of tools like Blender, Maya, Substance or similar)., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical processes to nontechnical team members., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Passion for horror games., • Knowledge and experience playing Phasmophobia. ✨ Benefits & Perks ✨ 💰 Competitive salary 💼 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme 💸 Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus 🍽️ Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company! 🎉 Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together! 🏠 Hybrid & flexible working options 🕓 Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5 ✈️ Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton 📦 Relocation package to help you settle in 🏅 Employee of the Month vouchers 🧘 ♀️ Personal wellbeing allowance 🤝 Referral scheme 🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources 🚀 Training & career development support 💚 Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover 🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance 🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day 🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!

START ASAP R&V Ltd is looking for individuals who have an upbeat personality who are ready to work as care assistants/nurses for our client. We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful towards the residents individual abilities and own a car. Your CARE ASSISTANT role will include: • Assisting residents with personal care and dressing, • Assisting residents with incontinence needs, • Assisting residents with repositioning - must be able to use required equipment - hoist, stand aid, slide sheet etc., • Assisting with food and fluids, • Helping with laundry, cleaning, preparing meals, • Record all relevant documents accurately - must have good verbal and written skills Requirements: • DBS, • National insurance number, • Right to work in UK, • Previous experience is essential, • Health and social care relevant trainings, • Must be able to drive and have access to their own car to commute to and from the service, • Manual Handling Practical training Your NURSE role will ...

Why join us? You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development. We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group. Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day. If you want to work in an exciting environment with ethically sourced products, get in touch! Job Description As our people are our most important asset, and we are seeking the right someone to join our family. This role requires your own vehicle and milage will be paid. If you are: • Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative, • Flexible with a 'can do' attitude, • Always happy to help customers with a smile,, • Able to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times,, • Excited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food products And have: • Experience in leading people, who can build confidence and capability in your team enabling them to succeed, • Ready to work in a fast-paced environment whilst always leading by example, • Pride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learning, • A good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards an...

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers. ProAmpac brings brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Job Description: The Commodity Lead is part of a service-oriented, Shared Services team that creates sustainable competitive advantage for ProAmpac and its customers. In this role, the incumbent will work collaboratively with stakeholders to consistently develop socially responsible, cost effective and innovative supply management solutions that are aligned to our customers’ changing needs. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and implementing the sourcing/procurement of one, or several, major commodity spends, (i.e. Resins, Films and other assigned commodities) for ProAmpac to achieve improvements in total cost of ownership, working capital and business financial goals. The incumbent will use a structured strategic sourcing process to drive the activities involved in supplier discovery, supplier selection, and supplier development and supplier relationship management. This role involves working closely with cross functional teams to achieve strategic sourcing objectives for the commodities. Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knows and follows all safety policies and procedures. Ensures that co-workers are also following safety rules. • Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMPs, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees., • Develops, documents and communicates commodity sourcing strategies and action plans that are aligned to the organization’s business objectives and based on a deep understanding of the commodity supply markets., • Responsible for executing the Strategic Sourcing Process and ensuring consistent application across all key assigned commodities., • Develop and execute plans based on key sourcing levers (Global Sourcing, Best Price Evaluation, Volume Aggregation, and Value Engineering/Value Analysis) that deliver improvements in Total Cost of Ownership or Total Landed Cost., • Negotiates supply contracts that meet the business needs including terms, pricing, volume agreements, inventory management strategies, competitive benchmarks, performance, and annual cost reductions., • Works with cross functional team members to develop and manage supplier relationships in order to obtain the best value in terms of quality, service, innovation and cost. Monitors and manages supplier performance using clearly defined objectives and metrics., • Champions the development of risk analysis, assessment and mitigation plans that minimize service disruptions to the customer. This includes monitoring and managing material supply to protect against short term disruptions, ensuring that the supply base has capacity to meet ProAmpac’s highest short-term requirements and long-term growth needs, and negotiating effective inventory/service programs with the supply base., • Works collaboratively with Product Development, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing in sourcing new raw materials and selection of new suppliers to support new growth initiatives., • Provides timely forecast for key commodities and market outlook to keep organization informed of key cost changes; tracks variations from annual forecast process., • Liaise with Global Sourcing Team Leads to focus opportunity for Global-scale procurement, where it is suitable., • To present benefits and opportunities clearly to Procurement Leadership, gaining approval and sign off from Sourcing Leadership of new contracts., • To work with Finance Optimization Team to present savings achieved and engage when requested over monitoring savings tracked., • Secure NDA’s where appropriate, and wholistic approach to ensuring correct protection of ProAmpac sensitive data., • To liaise with ProAmpac’s Legal Department over Contractual Terms, working with Procurement Director to ensure most beneficial terms for ProAmpac., • Proactively establishes and implements countermeasures to address negative market trends and missed performance objectives., • Works with our Quality Department and our suppliers to establish better supplier relationships and improve product performance., • Works with cross functional teams, both internal and internal/external, to facilitate process and procedures that support the organizations goals., • Demonstrates appropriate attitude in all dealings with coworkers, customers, and suppliers., • To have long term viewpoint of Sourcing/Procurement, building upon strategic partnerships highlighted by Leadership Team from a Global perspective., • Other duties as assigned., • Strong leadership and persuasive communication skills, • Solid operational management and general business skills, • Strong negotiation skills to use for large commercial deals, • Good IT skills (Microsoft Office), • Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk, • Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills, • Knowledge of enterprise risk management and business continuity planning, • Analytical mindset, but also creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches that have historically “boxed-in” procurement, • Bias for action, results orientation Qualifications: • University Bachelors degree preferred, (BA) or alternatively our University partnership programs., • 3 – 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in sourcing a major commodity group, or procurement role, • Purchasing Order System experience (e.g. Ariba, SAP, Oracle)., • C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification or Equivalent preferred., • Ability to travel 15 – 25% of the time, nationally or internationally as required. How to Apply: Please confirm your interest in writing including a brief overview of why you should be considered for the role.

Do you enjoy working with major accounts and creating bespoke ingredient solutions? This role suits a passionate foodie who really enjoys close collaboration and deep account management and development. The business supply key customers in the UK across meat, poultry, vegan and seafood manufacturers. This is an autonomous role, the Director likes to allow people to manage their own time and customers and will look for this person to take the lead on a number of projects in a matrix management style of structure. Must haves: • Demonstrable food passion and knowledge of supplying ingredients into food processors., • A good understanding of the UK market from either selling into uk retailers or selling ingredient solutions. Salary flexible circa £70-72k + car or allowance + bonus Home based role in the UK, with travel as required for customers. If you want to learn more please apply today for a confidential conversation with Richard Parsons.

Role: Senior National Account Manager - Grocery Location: Remote/Home Based Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits package The founder of this rapid growth challenger brand has been on an epic journey so far. Originally starting out by making a range of plant based beverages at home, their fridge quickly became rather too full for that to work anymore. Fast forward, and the business now produces and packs at scale at its own manufacturing facility in the North West, having gained listings in major national grocers (inc Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Booths) along the way. The brand is uniquely positioned to disrupt the traditional dairy and dairy alternative market with its fresh and eco-friendly offerings. But now comes the really fun part: breaking out of start-up mode into a fully-fledged SME and beyond. Could you be the specialist Grocery expert with the brand building mindset and experience to guide this business through the challenges and opportunities of hyper growth? You’ll get a salary from £65-£75k dependent on experience, along with a car allowance and bonus. This is a home based role. That said, if you like the buzz of being office based, and want to commute to the North West office, then you are of course very welcome on site. What you’ll be doing: Reporting into the Commercial Director, you’ll take ownership full ownership of key grocery accounts across the UK, helping the brand to shine in stores and on shoppers’ shelves. You’ll be the person driving sales, building strong partnerships, and spotting opportunities to make the products even more visible and accessible. It’s a mix of strategic planning and hands-on execution. One day you might be negotiating a new listing or promotional plan, the next you’re working with marketing to create something brilliant for in-store activation. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that loves fresh thinking and celebrates big wins together. About you: You’ll already have solid experience managing Top 4 grocery accounts in the UK (essential), ideally with a chilled or challenger brand - those with this experience should be able to transition swiftly. You’re commercially sharp, confident in negotiation, and great at building relationships that last. You love using data and insight to guide decisions, but you also bring warmth, curiosity and a real “let’s make it happen” attitude. And, of course, you care about the things that make the brand special: quality, sustainability and a love of plant-based food and drink. What else?? You’ll see the difference you make every day. Your work will shape how their products reach people, influence the future of the brand and help drive a movement towards better, more sustainable choices. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values creativity, collaboration and good humour. You’ll have the freedom to make a real impact - not just in the business, but in the way people start their days. Now what happens? Andrew Baker of 1485 Ltd is the exclusive recruitment partner on this role and will be reaching out to qualified applicants in the weeks commencing 27th October. All applicants will receive a response. Stage 1 - Initial call with Andrew (recruiter) Stage 2 - Video call with Commercial Director Stage 3 - On site meeting with Founder and Commercial Director (with presentation) Interested but CV not up to date? DM and we'll figure it out...

Do you enjoy working with major European QSR accounts and creating bespoke food solutions for them? This role suits a passionate foodie who really enjoys close collaboration and deep account management and development. The business supply key customers across europe including major American QSR chains. This is an autonomous role, the Director likes to allow people to manage their own time and customers and will look for this person to take the lead on a number of projects in a matrix management style of structure. Must haves: • Demonstrable food passion and knowledge of supplying ingredients into food processors., • A good understanding of the UK market from either selling into uk retailers or selling ingredient solutions. Salary flexible circa £70-72k + car or allowance + bonus Home based role in the UK, with travel as required for customers including European travel If you want to learn more please apply today for a confidential conversation with Richard Parsons.

adi Climate Systems Ventilation Project Manager Location – We are ideally seeking a candidate based in the Midlands who is willing to travel to client sites as needed. If you’re not on-site with a client, you can work from our head office in Birmingham. About the Role As a Project Manager, you will manage all parts of adi Climate Systems projects from start to finish. This includes planning, organising, and implementing solutions. You will work with engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure that projects meet their needs and follow safety standards. Specifically, your key responsibilities will include: • Compiling and organising contract files, verifying customer data and specifications for smooth project initiation., • Reviewing budgets and technical details during the sales handover to ensure alignment., • Creating and maintaining project timelines to keep everything on track., • Coordinating with design engineers to manage contract variations effectively., • Preparing quotations and conducting risk assessments for site installations., • Ensuring project completion aligns with customer requirements and document buy-off., • Presenting project reports and maintaining accurate quotations reflecting changes., • Developing work schedules and assisting in competitive bid proposals., • Managing project resources, track progress, and addressing risks proactively., • Building strong client relationships and conducting value engineering to enhance outcomes., • Overseeing project delivery to meet quality, schedule, and budget standards., • Managing projects ranging from £50,000 to £2 million. About you We would like to hear from you if you have: • Previous experience working as a project or contracts manager in HVAC., • Good technical knowledge in ventilation with experience of Heating, Chilled water, Chiller & AHU installations., • Preferred work experience within food & beverage, automotive and manufacturing sector., • Previous experience in a client facing role., • Ability to price project variations and issue quotes., • Ability to manage projects from conception to completion including all labour & Material requirements., • Ability to input with Pre-construction to design and create project specification. The Benefits • The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway, • Healthcare cash plan, • 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service, • Enhanced Employee assistance programme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee, • Generous holiday allowance, • Celebration days, • Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners, • Annual employee awards, • Long service awards, • Free workwear The company Find out more about adi – ___ Find out more about adi – Other organisations may call this role a Ventilation Project Manager, Mechanical Systems Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager or Project Manager. adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice. So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown.

National Account Manager – Discounter Remote Working - some travel required to London. £60,000 + benefits I am currently working with a leading provider of high-quality pet products, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of pets across the nation. Who are looking for a talented NAM/SNAM to join the business taking responsibility for the discounter channel. Think B&M, Heron, Poundland etc. Having acquired a number of exciting brands and instilling a leadership team that have a track record with some of the best known food and drinks brands, this business is about to blow up and you can be forefront of that! We're talking 3x growth on a business already hitting £100m! Ideally we are looking for somebody from a food or drink background that wants to join an exciting and growing category. You will have experience with the discounter channel and be comfortable developing deep relationships with these customers. Key Responsibilities: • Cultivate and manage relationships with the likes of B&M, Heron, Poundland, TJ Morris, Savers etc., • Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, ensuring alignment on goals, strategies, and execution., • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements with retailers to drive revenue growth and profitability., • Work closely with buyers and category managers to build strong product placements and promotional plans., • Develop and implement account-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets., • Identify and capitalise on opportunities to increase product presence instore., • Monitor and analyse sales performance, tracking KPIs and identifying areas for improvement., • Work with internal teams including marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure seamless execution of programs and initiatives., • Provide regular feedback and insights to product development, marketing, and customer service teams to improve customer satisfaction and product offerings., • Conduct regular business reviews and provide detailed reports on account performance, trends, and competitive landscape., • Utilise data and insights to recommend strategies to drive sales growth and enhance customer loyalty., • Own the budget and P&L for assigned accounts, ensuring profitability through effective pricing, promotions, and cost management., • Monitor and manage trade spend, ensuring proper allocation to maximise ROI. Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in account management, business development, or sales management, preferably within the discounter and food or drink industry., • Proven experience managing accounts (regional or national) and driving sales growth., • Strong understanding of the landscape, including category management, merchandising, and supply chain dynamics., • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with retail partners., • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market trends, sales data, and account performance., • Results-driven with a track record of exceeding sales targets and delivering profitable growth., • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency in CRM software, Excel, PowerPoint, and other business tools. If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy: Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

National Account Executive – UK Retail Remote (occasional monthly travel to Italy HQ) £45,000 + £6,000 car allowance + benefits I’m currently partnering with one of Europe’s most exciting premium dessert manufacturers – a business on a fast-growth trajectory in the UK retail market. With £43m in UK sales this year and a forecast to hit £50m next year, this is a fantastic time to join the team. We’re now looking for a National Account Executive to support the Top 5 grocery accounts (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, Morrisons) while also taking ownership of a group of regional accounts such as PRM, Spar, Nisa, Dunnes, and Booths. This is a hybrid remote role – home-based in the UK, with the opportunity to visit the Italian HQ once a month. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Sales Manager on Top 5 grocery accounts: portal management, new line forms, promotional trackers and post-promo evaluation, • Manage your own portfolio of regional retail accounts including Iceland, Co-op and others, • Drive the execution of 80–100 annual product launches across branded and own label ranges, • Liaise with internal teams (marketing, supply chain, finance) to ensure flawless delivery, • Monitor sales data, identify performance trends, and support future planning, • Ensure compliance with retailer systems and processes, • Build strong, professional relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders Qualifications: • 1–2 years of experience in a commercial or sales support role, ideally within FMCG (food preferred), • Highly organised and confident managing multiple projects at pace, • Strong communication skills and comfortable managing internal/external stakeholders, • Able to work confidently with sales data, Excel trackers, and customer portals, • Proactive, adaptable, and keen to develop into full account management, • Experience in own label or manufacturing is a plus If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy: Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

THE POSITION Armstrong International is a family-owned company founded in 1900 and managed today by the 5th generation of the Armstrong-Bloss family. Recognised worldwide as a leader in its field with more than 1500 employees in the USA, Europe and Asia, Armstrong International's main objective is to develop intelligent solutions to improve plant performance and reduce energy consumption and emissions into the environment, while guaranteeing an enjoyable experience. As experts in thermal installations, our aim is to improve our customers' energy efficiency and safety, while helping them to meet their commitments to reduce carbon emissions. Our European headquarters, set up in Herstal (Liège) in 1969, manages more than 40 countries (Europe, Middle East, Africa) through a network of more than 60 representatives and 5 direct sales offices (France, Italy, UK, Germany, Middle East). The sustained growth of its European Division (220 employees), we are seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our team in the United Kingdom. TERRITORY UK Office based with majority of time spent around GB on site. ARMSTRONG SERVICE Our service Engineers and Technicians work with major industrial groups (petrochemical, chemical, food, pharmaceutical) to provide various services: • Steam Trap surveys and Thermal Assessments., • Identifying and implementing energy and CO2 savings solutions., • Enhancing the reliability of thermal distribution networks and systems., • Engineering studies from feasibility to detailed design. CORE OBJECTIVES In this role, you will identify and develop tailored technical solutions to help industrial clients reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their CO₂ emissions, with a particular focus on heat recovery projects. You’ll apply pinch analysis methodologies and design systems that incorporate high-temperature industrial heat pumps. Your work will often begin with detailed audits or thermal mapping campaigns, where you'll be responsible for collecting and analysing client data, modelling both process and utility thermal needs, and estimating associated operational costs. Each proposed solution will include a thorough evaluation of potential energy and CO₂ savings, along with investment assessments and return-on-investment calculations. For industries where reliability and safety are paramount, you will also conduct specialised studies to identify root causes of failure and recommend corrective and optimisation strategies. Once a project’s feasibility is confirmed, in cooperation with our Project Managers, you will work together on detailed solution design and oversee the full implementation process—from selecting subcontractors to managing installation works and final commissioning on site. You’ll be part of a collaborative European team of engineers working across multiple offices. The role involves frequent on-site visits, primarily in UK but with potential for work also across Europe, for data gathering and fieldwork. These site-based activities are balanced by periods of remote analysis and reporting, with flexible working arrangements supported. THE PROFILE You should have a passion for working in the industrial sector and understand the responsibility to our customers of helping them reach their climate pledges and improving safety and efficiency. You will be hardworking, talented and conscientious – able to embrace the Armstrong vision of ‘Create an enjoyable experience for every customer, partner and employee.’ The ideal candidate will be based in the north of England and ideally within 2 hours of our offices in East Manchester. The ideal candidate will have the following pre-requisites. • Degree in Energy or Industrial Thermal Engineering, • Experience conducting system audits (industrial setting preferred), • Industrial Site Experience Required, • Familiarity with utility networks (steam, hot water, etc.) and industrial valves/piping is a plus, • Fluent in English (written, spoken, read) with strong communication skills, • You are resilient, have good organisational skills, and decision-making ability while adhering to safety guidelines., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and AUTOCAD with good general ICT skills, • You are responsible, motivated by fieldwork with frequent travel in the UK and a willingness to travel to Europe if required., • You have a driving licence WORKING CONDITIONS ONBOARDING PERIOD Our company motto is “Knowledge not shared, is energy wasted”. We pride ourselves on our internal coaching and training during all stages of our career. • Typically, 3-month onboarding period., • Technical training at the company’s world class learning centre at our HQ in Belgium along with our various manufacturing sites across Europe., • Shadowing of Senior Engineers on joint surveys. TRAVEL • The candidate is required to travel throughout Great Britain regularly and occasionally internationally to our company HQ in Belgium to adequately perform their role., • Overnight stays away from home is essential to the role and will be frequent. THE PACKAGE This opportunity offers the chance to join a market-leading organisation that’s part of a well-established and internationally respected group. You’ll become part of a skilled and supportive European team made up of engineers, project managers, and technicians, working together across borders on impactful projects. The role itself is rich and varied, combining technical depth with client-facing engagement, set within a dynamic environment that encourages innovation. Beyond the professional challenges, there’s immense personal satisfaction in contributing directly to the decarbonisation of industrial operations and the reduction of energy consumption. We offer a competitive salary aligned with your experience, alongside many practical benefits. • Salary Negotiable, • Inclusion in the company bonus scheme, • Fully Expensed Company Car, • Company Laptop & Smartphone, • Company Credit Card & Expense Account, • Private Health Insurance, • Company Pension Scheme, • Professional Registrations To apply, please attach a cover letter.

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards \n * Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week \n * Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection \n * Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral \n * Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies \n * Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it \n * Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services \n * Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax \n * Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide \n Your Experience and Qualifications \n * A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents \n * Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent \n * Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team \n * Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition \n * The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes \n * Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus \n * Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard \n * Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH \n * Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) \n Your Role and Responsibilities \n * Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required \n * Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality \n * Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards \n * Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch \n * Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas \n * Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control \n * Create a warm, efficient and fun environment \n * Ongoing recruitment and retention \n * Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house \n As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today! *Terms & conditions apply 0854