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Warehouse Administrator / Operative \n Location: Head Office, Bedfordshire \n Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, depending on experience \n Reporting to: Warehouse Manager \n About the Role \n We are looking for an organised, proactive and computer-literate Warehouse Administrator / Operative to support the smooth and efficient running of a busy warehouse operation. \n This is a varied, hands-on role combining warehouse administration with operational duties. The successful candidate will have essential experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS), alongside a good understanding of warehouse processes, stock control and general administration. \n You will play a key role in coordinating daily warehouse activities, supporting the warehouse team and liaising with other departments to ensure orders, deliveries and production requirements are met accurately and efficiently. \n The role may involve shift working to cover operational requirements, including early mornings, evenings and occasional overnight shifts. During peak periods, annualised hours may apply, requiring flexibility to work additional hours when needed, with time off taken during quieter periods. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Release e-commerce orders for picking by the warehouse team using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).\n, • Print and prepare labels for production activities and pallet despatches.\n, • Organise and manage stock replenishments to ensure stock availability.\n, • Liaise with hauliers and transport providers to coordinate daily collections and despatches.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for the warehouse team, supporting the coordination of daily activities.\n, • Communicate effectively with other departments regarding deliveries, production requirements and operational issues.\n, • Investigate, identify and report stock discrepancies, helping to maintain accurate inventory records.\n, • Assist with picking and packing activities, ensuring a high level of accuracy when processing e-commerce, spares and production orders.\n, • Use handheld scanners to process stock movements and orders accurately.\n, • Operate a powered pallet truck (PPT) where required.\n, • Work collaboratively within a close-knit warehouse team and build effective working relationships across departments.\n, • Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, quality requirements and operational standards.\n, • Undertake other reasonable duties as required, following discussion with your line manager or management team.\n\n Person SpecificationEssential Requirements \n\n • Previous experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is essential.\n, • Good computer skills and confidence using warehouse and administrative systems.\n, • GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • A proactive, positive and flexible approach to work.\n, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with colleagues across different departments.\n, • A commitment to accuracy, safety and maintaining high operational standards.\n, • Willingness to undertake both administrative and practical warehouse duties.\n, • Flexibility to work shifts and additional hours during peak periods, in line with operational requirements.\n\n Desirable Requirements \n\n • A valid powered pallet truck (PPT) licence or relevant operating experience.\n, • Previous experience in a warehouse administration or warehouse operative role.\n, • Experience with stock control, order processing, picking, packing and despatch operations.\n\n Physical Requirements \n The role involves a combination of administrative and practical warehouse activities. The successful candidate should be comfortable with the physical requirements of warehouse work, which may include: \n\n • Standing and walking for extended periods.\n, • Lifting and moving stock in accordance with safe manual handling procedures.\n, • Bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching and stretching as required.\n, • Using handheld scanners and other warehouse equipment requiring manual dexterity.\n\n Appropriate training and safe working procedures will apply to relevant tasks. \n What We’re Looking For \n We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys a varied role and can balance administrative accuracy with hands-on warehouse responsibilities. You will be reliable, adaptable and confident working in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, communication and attention to detail are essential. \n If you have WMS experience and are looking for a varied warehouse role combining administration, stock control and operational support, we would welcome your application. \n Work Location: In person \n Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck! \n 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.

Food Safety qualification desirable. Nestled in the picturesque village of Houghton Conquest, The Knife & Cleaver is a beautiful country pub serving fresh, delicious food in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen team, ensuring consistently hig

• No call - No nights - No weekends - No holidays, • Flexible scheduling, • Independent CRNA practice model, • High degree of autonomy, • Provide anesthesia care for outpatient procedures, • Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and patient assessments, • Manage airway and anesthesia administration, • Monitor patients throughout procedures and recovery, • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff, • Maintain compliance with clinical and safety standards, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Stable, respected practice, • Supportive team culture, • Strong operational support through The Specialty Alliance, • CRNA, • Eligible state license, • Excellent communication skills The Specialty Alliance - Powering the future of physician-led, multi-specialty care. Uniting and empowering the nation’s leading physician-led gastroenterology and urology practices through an exclusive alliance built for clinical excellence, growth, and exceptional patient care. Patients Come First. Every decision we make is anchored in strengthening patient care. Our physicians lead with a commitment to quality, access, and outcomes, and our shared infrastructure ensures they have the tools, data, and support to continually elevate care in every community we serve. A Physician-Led Organization at Every Level. Our model is built on physician leadership. Through our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians, clinical decision-making remains with those who deliver care. This physician-led structure, supported by national-scale resources, preserves autonomy while strengthening specialty excellence. True Partnership That Enables Physicians to Focus on Patients. Instead of a traditional management model, we operate as a Management Services Organization (MSO). Our national infrastructure, which includes analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational support, reduces administrative burden so physicians can devote their time and expertise to patients. We enable, we support, and we align. We do not manage. Outcomes Matter. Our leadership is driven by the measurable value we deliver to physicians, practices, and patients. Our partnership-first approach, combined with data insights and operational strength, has fueled significant clinical, operational, and practice growth. As more top-tier physicians join our specialty-led ecosystem, we continue to expand access and raise the standard of specialty-care nationwide. Interested in learning more? We are just a click away. No pressure. Just information and a partnership built for physicians who want to lead the future of specialty care. The Specialty Alliance is a physician-led Management Services Organization (MSO) that supports leading specialty practices with national-scale infrastructure, data, and resources. Our partnership model preserves clinical autonomy while enabling responsible growth and high-quality specialty care nationwide. To learn more about The Specialty Alliance, visit www.thespecialtyalliance.com. The Specialty Alliance Corporate Headquarters, 550 Reserve St., Suite 550, Southlake, TX 76092, USA The Specialty Alliance | GI Alliance | Urology Alliance #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Bedfordshire MK45 3LW, with periodic travel within the UK to support the delivery and installation of completed systems Salary: £40,000-£46,000 per annum, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications Contract: Full-time, permanent Overview LCM Engineering and Consultancy Ltd is a technically driven engineering company with a strong track record of delivering diverse robotic automation systems across the automotive and general manufacturing sectors. We are now recruiting for a Project Engineer (Robotic Automation Systems - Automotive & General Industry) to play a key part in delivering our robot-automated line-building projects and other assembly builds, from start to finish. Reporting to the head of programs you'll have the opportunity to develop and lead your own project team, primarily operating within the automotive sector (Tier 1 High Volume, OEM Niche Vehicle) and also increasingly within wider general industry. You'll be the person who brings it all together, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, installation, supply chain and customer stakeholders. Your goal is to make sure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the customer's technical standards and specifications. This role also has a clear development path, with the chance to progress into project management and beyond for the right person. What you'll be doing Program Leadership & Delivery Lead full lifecycle delivery of automation projects, niche vehicle tooling projects, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and customer handover. Develop and maintain project timing plans, milestones, budgets and technical oversight Ensure all projects meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements & internal quality standards & procedures. Maintain overall project leadership, including change control, client management & interface, internal resources and supplier & contract management. Stakeholder & Client Management Serve as the primary customer interface, managing expectations, scope, and communication. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, build shop, robot & automation, installation, and commercial teams. Prepare and deliver executive-level programme updates, budget control & forecasts, and project performance reports. Financial & Commercial Control Program Budget control and reporting, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and margin protection. Manage contract obligations, variations, claims, and commercial negotiations. Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead and critical equipment. Technical & Operational Coordination Coordinate all internal and external disciplines to achieve the project deliverables, including Design & Engineering, Manufacture & build of both tooling & facilities, Robot Programming, Controls and installation. Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, through to customer buy-off & handover. Risk, Safety & Compliance Identify Process & Equipment risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure all site activities comply with HSE regulations, customer safety standards, and internal policies. What you'll bring Essential Proven experience managing automation, automotive, or industrial line-building & tooling programs. Strong understanding of mechanical principles will be an advantage, along with relevant experience of automation, robotics, tooling & assembly processes & systems. Previous experience of programs based around automation of: Resistance Spotwelding, MIG welding, Robot Handling, Automated screw fixing, clinching, SPR, Adhesive applications. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams and subcontractors. Excellent commercial acumen, including contract management, budget management and cost/change control. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent workstreams. Engineering qualification and/ or time served apprenticeship. Desirable Experience with automotive OEM standards and processes. Understanding of Integration and commissioning roles, including interdependencies of multi-functional teams. Previous project management experience within automotive or general industry. Qualifications HNC or above in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). Additional project/programme management training would be an advantage. About you You're highly organised, structured and proactive. You solve problems calmly, make decisions with confidence, and you're comfortable leading in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You communicate well and build trust easily with both clients and internal teams. You'll be at home working within a senior management team, and you know how to bring internal and external stakeholders together into one cohesive project team. Why join LCM Engineering & Consultancy? At LCM, our work is varied and technically rewarding. It ranges from fully automated robot assembly systems and turnkey process-controlled lines to welding, bonding, riveting and adhesive applications for the automotive sector, hand-built tooling for niche vehicle manufacturers, and bespoke special-purpose machines for general industry. Because we're a close-knit team, your work is visible, and your contribution really counts. You won't be a small cog in a large machine; you'll see your projects through from the first concept to the moment the customer signs off. We're committed to developing our people, and we'll support you in your career growth with us. LCM Engineering and Consultancy Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know what you need. TPBN1_UKTJ

The National Programmes Team is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Lead to join a growing team to help co-ordinate, monitor, support and report on numerous varied and nationally important programmes - focussing on performance and technical progress. The National Programmes Team sits within the Planning and Performance Division, part of the Operations Directorate. The programmes themselves are varied in nature and are typically being delivered by the 6 geographic regions. Currently, the team is involved with the LED Upgrade Programme, Small Schemes, and Water Quality National Programmes. It also covers various Designated Funds Programmes and Large Renewals (i.e. renewals schemes with a value >£50m), and its responsibility is expected to increase as the team develops. This role is based from any of our National Highways offices and will be focussed across various civil engineering related National Programmes. • Contribute to the leadership and management of the National Programmes, supporting the Head of National Programmes on setting the overall strategy and direction of the team and portfolios they are responsible for., • To ensure that all asset needs are correctly identified, scope defined, prioritised and managed in accordance with required governance and to achieve the relevant business objectives/benefits/outputs., • To collaborate with engineering colleagues, Project Managers, Planning & Development managers and Scheme Delivery managers to ensure that national/regional programmes and capital investment reflect the asset needs and considerations, are developed in a way that is compliant with the relevant technical policies and standards, and consider new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs., • Oversee the commissioning of studies, surveys, design and delivery, managing related budgets, and driving best practice asset management processes; including ensuring that schemes are developed and delivered correctly & handed back using accurate and up to date asset information and databases., • To continuously identify opportunities for efficiencies, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to share & implement ideas., • An Incorporated Engineer or near Chartered Engineer with extensive relevant experience; holding a Civil Engineering degree, HND or equivalent., • Proven experience of developing schemes with thorough understanding of relevant technical standards, asset policies, specifications and strategies., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven evidence of influencing relationships to achieve positive outcomes., • Good commercial and financial acumen, including budget & project management., • Good knowledge and understanding of CDM and Health & Safety regulations across highway design & construction., • Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads. We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Bedford | £80,000 - £90,000 + car allowance or EV scheme | Mon-Fri | On-site Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer or Head of Engineering: ready to own a site's engineering, not just keep it running? The role • Lead and develop a team of 20 engineers, building accountability and a proactive safety culture, • Build a strong planned and preventive maintenance strategy that cuts unplanned downtime, • Drive reliability, availability and Lean / CI using clear KPIs and data, • Deliver CAPEX and engineering projects from plan to handover, • Own the engineering budget, stores and compliance, • Work with Production and influence at senior level, reporting to the Operations Director You'll bring • An HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline, • A track record leading an engineering or maintenance function in manufacturing (FMCG a plus), • Proven results in reliability, PPM and CMMS-led maintenance, • Experience delivering CAPEX projects and managing budgets, • A visible, hands-on leadership style that develops people What's on offer • £80,000 - £90,000 basic, plus a car allowance or electric car scheme, • Real autonomy to shape the engineering strategy, • Long-term career development within an international business #J-18808-Ljbffr

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. This role is part of Saab Bluebear Business in Bedfordshire. It will be reporting into the Head of Digital Systems Engineering. In this exciting, dynamic role you will support a mixture of R&D and product development activities within a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. Blue Bear continuously innovates within the core area of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAV) such as flight management systems, autopilots, mission systems, ground control stations, and all supporting systems and infrastructure. Your role as a Flight Control Systems Engineer will involve developing, maintaining and testing safety critical software that contribute to the flight systems of our aircraft. You will contribute to requirements definition, and use MATLAB/Simulink tools to generate software such as novel flight control laws and data manipulation algorithms. After verification and validation performed using bespoke simulations, you will then be expected deploy the software on to the target hardware, and conduct real world flight testing at our test facility less than 1km from the office. You may be asked to present the findings of the testing in reports or customer facing presentations. As well as undertaking technical tasks, you will be expected to take an active role in the team. This will include contribution to the development of standard operating processes, continuous improvement of methods and techniques, and ensuring quality targets are satisfied. Working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment you will have good communication skills. A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for innovative technology. The opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain knowledge of cutting-edge autonomous systems and offer a large scope for career development. • Degree in aerospace engineering or similar., • Understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, and their impact on flight control., • Experience in using MATLAB/Simulink for developing algorithms and control laws., • Hands-on experience in designing and commissioning control systems., • Existing SC Clearance., • Experience designing and implementing guidance, navigation and control algorithms for fixed and/or rotary wing vehicles., • Knowledge of state-of-the-art for sensing systems., • Hands-on experience with small UAS., • Mathworks' Stateflow, Simulink Coder and Embedded Coder packages., • Experience developing mathematical algorithms e.g. Data fusion, state estimation etc., • Experience working with embedded systems, real-time systems, safety critical systems., • Knowledge of communication systems., • Version control systems e.g. git., • C++, Java, Python development skills., • Experience with quality standards for software (e.g. DO-178, ED-20x). As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you'll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining us at Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents. Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements. Cater to individual preferences and specific medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling. To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment. Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices Committed to customer care and first-class service provision A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to NVQ level 2 Basic certificate in Food hygiene. Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Richmond Manor Richmond Manor is a luxurious care home in Ampthill, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley. TPBN1_UKTJ

PDI / Service Technician – Bedford We are recruiting for an experienced PDI Technician, Service Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to join a busy dealership in Bedford. Applicants must have previous Technician or Mechanic experience, hold a recognised Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Location: Bedford Salary: Up to £38,997 depending on experience + Bonus Hours: 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rota Ref: 31365 Why Apply? Bonus based on time saved and team profit 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Manufacturer training including electric and hybrid vehicle servicing and repair Ongoing technical training and career progression Life Assurance Contributory pension scheme Tool insurance Discounts on vehicle servicing and purchases Shopping, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits PDI / Service Technician Role Carry out Pre Delivery Inspections on customer and fleet vehicles Complete routine servicing, including oil and filter changes Inspect vehicles to ensure they are safe and ready for customer delivery Complete digital job cards and workshop documentation accurately Follow workshop processes and maintain high safety and quality standards Use digital workshop systems and iPads as part of the repair and inspection process PDI / Service Technician Requirements Recognised Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, such as IMI, City & Guilds or equivalent Previous experience as a PDI Technician, Service Technician, Vehicle Technician or Mechanic Experience carrying out Pre Delivery Inspections and basic servicing is desirable Comfortable using digital workshop systems and iPads Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK How to Apply If you're interested in this PDI / Service Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Consultant: Jason Evans – Octane Recruitment Ref: 31365 Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this PDI / Service Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including PDI Technician, Service Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Preparation Technician roles across the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

We're looking for a creative and experienced Head Chef to join us at Inspired Villages and lead the kitchen team, delivering exceptional dining experiences. We're driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you're seeking a career that means more and gives you more, there's a place for you at Inspired Villages. As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu creation and food preparation to team management and service delivery. You'll work closely with the Village Manager, operations team, and wider business to ensure every meal delights residents and guests while upholding the Inspired Villages brand and standards. At Inspired Villages, we create vibrant retirement communities where people can live independently, stay connected, and enjoy life to the fullest. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to inspire culinary excellence, lead a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the resident experience. The Role Managing the end-to-end delivery of the food service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, ensuring a consistently exceptional dining experience for residents and guests. Leading the kitchen operation on a day-to-day basis, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. Creating, developing, and regularly reviewing seasonal, nutritious, and appealing menus that reflect resident preferences while catering for dietary requirements, allergens, and specialist nutritional needs. Taking ownership of stock management, food ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory control to minimise waste, maximise efficiency, and achieve budget targets. Managing food costs, labour costs, and kitchen performance, ensuring financial targets are met without compromising quality or service. Supporting, coaching, and developing the kitchen team through effective training, mentoring, and performance management, creating a positive and collaborative working environment. Planning kitchen rotas and allocating resources effectively to ensure appropriate staffing levels across all services. Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP, Food Safety legislation, and company policies at all times. Conducting regular kitchen audits and ensuring all documentation, temperature records, cleaning schedules, and compliance records are accurately maintained. Working closely with the Village General Manager and wider village teams to support resident events, celebrations, hospitality functions, and wellbeing initiatives. Building positive relationships with residents, taking time to understand their preferences and feedback to continually enhance the dining experience. Driving innovation within the kitchen by introducing new dishes, seasonal specials, and creative menu ideas that keep the restaurant offering fresh and engaging. Managing kitchen equipment and maintenance requirements, reporting issues promptly and ensuring the kitchen remains fully operational. Leading by example, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the kitchen operation. Delivering an outstanding customer experience by ensuring every meal reflects Inspired Villages' commitment to quality, hospitality, and creating memorable moments for residents and their guests. Key Requirements Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a busy, high-volume environment Qualified in Food Hygiene (minimum Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent) Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy Exceptional leadership and team management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment Creativity and passion for food design, preparation, nutrition, and presentation The Benefits Medicash Health Cash Plan Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary 33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours) Holiday Buying Scheme – Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0 5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Interim Site Engineering Manager Sector: FMCG Manufacturing - Chilled, Frozen Food Production & Cold Storage Location: Bedfordshire (Site Based) Contract: Interim Assignment, 3 Months Initially (Potential Extension) Rate: £500-£600 per day (PAYE/Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Lead the Team. Drive Engineering Excellence. Protect Critical Cold Chain Operations. We are seeking an experienced Interim Site Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced chilled and frozen food manufacturing operation. This opportunity requires a hands-on engineering leader with proven experience of managing engineering teams in temperature-controlled manufacturing environments, including chilled processing, frozen production, cold storage facilities, refrigeration systems and critical site services. Working closely with the Site Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for engineering performance, asset reliability, maintenance strategy, refrigeration infrastructure, compliance and continuous improvement across the site. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability alongside practical experience of refrigeration plant, cold chain operations and engineering reliability within a food manufacturing environment. This role would suit an experienced: • Site Engineering Manager, • Head of Engineering, • Chief Engineer, • Senior Engineering Manager, • Maintenance Manager, • Interim Engineering Leader with a background in: • Chilled food manufacturing, • Frozen food manufacturing, • Cold storage operations, • Refrigerated warehousing, • Bakery, dairy, convenience food or FMCG environments You will lead the engineering strategy whilst supporting operational performance through improved asset reliability, refrigeration uptime, maintenance effectiveness and engineering team development. • Lead, coach and develop the engineering team., • Drive a proactive engineering and reliability culture., • Improve plant availability, OEE and maintenance performance., • Ensure refrigeration and cold storage assets operate safely and effectively., • Manage PPM, CBM and predictive maintenance programmes., • Support ammonia and industrial refrigeration compliance requirements., • Develop engineering KPIs and performance improvement plans., • Lead RCA and continuous improvement activities., • Manage engineering budgets and engineering resources., • Deliver CAPEX and infrastructure improvement projects., • Ensure compliance with all engineering, food safety, HSE and statutory requirements. Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate experience within chilled, frozen or temperature-controlled manufacturing environments. Particular interest will be given to individuals with experience of: • Ammonia refrigeration systems, • CO₂ refrigeration systems, • Cold stores and refrigerated warehouses, • Blast freezers, • Spiral freezers, • Hardening tunnels, • Evaporators and condensers, • Defrost systems, • Refrigerated production environments, • Utilities and critical site services, • Food manufacturing engineering leadership, • Proven Engineering Management experience within FMCG manufacturing., • Strong chilled or frozen food manufacturing background., • Industrial refrigeration and cold chain engineering knowledge., • Experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams., • Strong maintenance and reliability engineering expertise., • Experience of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, WCM or similar continuous improvement methodologies., • Demonstrable success improving OEE, asset reliability and engineering performance., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • HNC, HND or Degree qualified Engineer, ideally with a time-served apprenticeship background., • Immediate impact opportunity., • High-profile engineering leadership role., • Significant autonomy and influence., • Opportunity to improve engineering standards and refrigeration reliability., • Supportive senior leadership team., • Competitive day rate of £500-£600 per day., • Immediate start available., • This opportunity is particularly suited to engineering leaders with experience of chilled food, frozen food, bakery, cold storage, refrigeration plant, ammonia systems and temperature-controlled manufacturing operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Every workplace in the UK has a legal duty to protect its employees, which is why health and safety professionals are in constant demand. It’s one of the most widely recognised certifications across industries and opens the door to mid-level health and safety roles. Eight weeks from complete begin

Experience of children and young people, Ability to communicate orally with children and adults, Caring nature, responsive and an awareness of the needs of young children is also essential. If not already registered with SSSC as a Support Worker of Day Care of Children Service, successful candidates

At Caterlink, we very much believe that people work for people, so we want you to have bags of confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate and really develop your teams, bring them along with you and create strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Our "Fresh Food Po

Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Operations Manager Key Skills/Requirements: Ensure the delivery of the projects within the budget and time scales specified Experience as an Operations Manager delivering multiple high rise or risk buildings Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget Focus on quality, cust

In this rewarding role, you will become an integral part of the lives of those you support, taking part in activities that bring happiness and connection. Vacancy Reference Number: 95136 Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Le

The role Youll be working as part of an experienced residential team, providing a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for children who may display behaviours that can be challenging as a result of their individual needs and experiences. Immediate starts available apply today and a member o

Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. We aim to embed a risk-aware mindset across offices, functions,. Lead the annual risk appetite statement process, including drafting, workshop facilitation, and sign-off coordination.

Maintain oversight of risk and ensure staffing arrangements remain appropriate to the individuals presentation. Support implementation and review of PBS strategies and behavioural risk assessments. Liaise with the Deputy Manager, Service Manager, clinical team and external professionals.

This role is based in our Deeside head office, with a minimum of 2 days per week spent working from the office. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Cyber Security and will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational security activities that protect Iceland's systems and dat

Ryanair UK is seeking a Deputy Line Maintenance Manager to join the Line maintenance operation at Stansted (STN) in support of the Ryanair fleet. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage audits, and coordinate with MCC, Materials, Q/C, Planning and Safety to maintain safe,.

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The role offers flexible shifts to fit your availability, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Irwin and Colton is recruiting a Deputy Head of Health and Safety to lead safety strategy at a prestigious UK education site in East Sussex.

Do you have a background in CNC Engineering? Are you looking for a management position where you will be responsible for managing engineers, operational responsibilities and meeting higher value clients? Are you looking to become a high-valued member of a small but growing engineering team? As the E

Maintain accountability for the Safe Control of Work process, ensuring safety remains at the heart of operational decision-making. As part of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide visible leadership across operations, champion a strong EHS culture and develop high-performing teams capable of de

This role requires a Health & Safety professional with substantial environmental experience, rather than a candidate specialising exclusively in either discipline. Health & Safety Manager with strong environmental management expertise. The successful candidate will have a solid construction Health &

Strong understanding of HACCP, traceability, food safety controls, and compliance processes. You will oversee the full Central Kitchen operation end‑to‑end, ensuring accuracy, food safety, team development, workflow efficiency, and consistent high‑quality output as Pure continues to grow. Mana

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of Single-Family Housing (SFH) properties and lead a team of Property Managers. Lead, manage, and support a team of Property Managers overseeing a Single-Family Housing portfolio. Ensure compliance with relevant pr

You will oversee robust safety standards across high-profile civil, mechanical, and electrical projects and lead incident investigations and policy rollouts. Finlay Jude Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join the SHEQ team in the Manchester/Northwest region.

The role covers site inspections, safety inductions, toolbox talks, accident investigations, and health and safety reporting. Principal People Recruitment is partnering with a well-established ground engineering organisation to appoint an Interim Health and Safety Advisor for a 6-month contract base

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional with a strong construction background who enjoys being hands‑on, building relationships with site teams and ensuring health and safety remains a priority throughout project delivery. I'm currently working with a construc

The ideal candidate will be NEBOSH-certified, with experience in construction health & safety, and capable of delivering rigorous RAMS, audits,. Linear Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a heavy civil groundworks project. You will drive safety across excavation works, heavy plant o