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Electrician Craft 1+ (Technical) – Domestic & Commercial MaintenanceLocation: DarlingtonContract: TemporaryHours: 37 per weekPay Rate: £18.34 per hour PAYE or £23.32 per hour Umbrella Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a qualified Electrician Craft 1+ (Technical) to work in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician with a strong background in electrical maintenance, electrical installation, fire alarm systems, and emergency lighting testing across both domestic and commercial properties. This role is ideal for a fully qualified electrician seeking consistent full-time hours within a property maintenance or local authority environment. The Role – Electrician (Domestic & Commercial) As an Electrician Craft 1+, you will carry out a range of planned and reactive electrical works across residential and commercial buildings. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship while ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations and safety standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities • Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs in domestic and commercial properties, • Complete electrical installations in line with current wiring regulations, • Conduct fire alarm testing and emergency lighting testing, • Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently, • Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, • Complete relevant certification and documentation accurately To be considered for this Electrician job in Darlington, you must have: • Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent), • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • Proven experience working in both domestic and commercial electrical environments, • Experience with fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, • Experience working within social housing or property maintenance contracts, • Testing and inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent) At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.

Job Title: Civil Engineering Craftsperson – Craft 2 (Technical)Location: DarlingtonHours: 37 hours per weekPay Rate: £15.62 PAYE | £19.75 Umbrella Seven Resourcing is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Craftsperson (Craft 2 – Technical) to join a dynamic team in Darlington. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in civil engineering projects, infrastructure maintenance, or technical construction work. You will work on site-based projects, applying your craft skills to deliver high-quality results in a safe and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out technical civil engineering tasks, including site preparation, construction support, and maintenance work., • Follow engineering specifications, blueprints, and safety protocols., • Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently., • Collaborate with engineers, site supervisors, and team members to meet project deadlines., • Proven experience as a civil engineering craftsperson or similar technical role., • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and tools., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety standards. At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.

Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Forensic Psychologist / Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Are you a graduate or currently working as a Learning Support Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in educational psychology, forensic psychology or occupational therapy? Do you want a role where your empathy, patience and resilience can genuinely transform the educational experience of young people who struggle to access school? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist education setting in Durham. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience supporting children and young people who experience anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (school refusal), autism, communication differences and additional learning needs. Many pupils at this setting come from a range of backgrounds and have struggled to engage with mainstream education due to anxiety, past negative experiences in school, or complex emotional needs. Your role will be to help rebuild their confidence, trust in education and sense of safety in learning environments. You will work within a small, supportive class team where the focus is on personalised learning, emotional regulation and relationship building, helping pupils gradually re-engage with education at their own pace. This role starts April 2026, working Monday to Friday, term time only, making it ideal for graduates or support professionals seeking consistent experience within education. Pay: £101.40 per day Why this role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists or Occupational Therapists: This position provides direct experience with children experiencing anxiety, trauma, school avoidance and additional learning needs, which is highly relevant for careers in psychology, therapy and SEND education. You will gain valuable insight into: • Supporting children with emotionally based school avoidance and anxiety, • Building trust with pupils who have struggled in traditional education settings, • Using trauma-informed and person-centred approaches, • Understanding behaviour linked to anxiety, emotional regulation and past experiences, • Working within a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, therapists and external professionals, • Helping pupils rebuild confidence, routine and engagement with learning, • Supporting young people from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds Many graduates use this role to confirm whether a career in educational psychology, youth justice, occupational therapy, mental health support or SEND education is the right pathway for them. What you will be doing • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day, • Helping children who experience anxiety or school refusal feel safe and supported in the classroom, • Building positive relationships with pupils who may initially struggle to trust adults in education settings, • Encouraging communication, confidence and emotional regulation, • Supporting structured activities that promote independence and life skills, • Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations, • Working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans, • Encouraging engagement with learning through patience, consistency and positive reinforcement Your support can play a key role in helping a young person reconnect with education and believe in their ability to succeed.

Maths Graduate Opportunity | Specialist SEN School Looking to start your teaching career after graduating in Maths? Protocol Education are working with a fantastic specialist secondary school in Durham that supports students with additional learning needs. The school is seeking a Maths graduate tutor confident teaching KS3 and KS4 Maths. Qualified Maths teachers and ECTs are also encouraged to apply. Your Role You will deliver small group Maths interventions, helping students develop confidence and understanding in key numeracy concepts. A Typical Day Deliver targeted Maths support sessions Support learners working towards GCSE Maths Plan engaging sessions with guidance from experienced staff Adapt learning for students with SEN Celebrate student progress and build confidence Why This Is A Great Opportunity A brilliant first step into teaching Gain hands-on experience in lesson planning Work in small groups for meaningful impact Develop classroom confidence quickly Why Work With Protocol Education Support from experienced education consultants Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Free professional development training Competitive pay rates This is an exciting opportunity for a Maths graduate wanting to make a real difference while developing teaching skills. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business . Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity Fancy a role where you can get hands-on with maintenance as a Mechanical Fitter . At Holcims Cauldon Low Quarry , youll do exactly that. As part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, youll play a vital role in keeping production moving and machinery in top condition. As a Fitter reporting to our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to the site and equipment to maintain our asset capacity and value. The role is Monday to Friday 6AM till 4PM. What Youll Be Doing Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on site equipment. Responding quickly to breakdowns and following up with permanent solutions. Supporting safe systems of work, inspections, and accurate reporting via our maintenance systems. Maintaining tidy, safe working areas and assisting in keeping production on track. What Youll Bring A positive, flexible, and team-focused mindset. Mechanical maintenance experience, ideally with a technical qualification (NVQ3 or equivalent) or time served. A strong focus on health and safety. Welding (Shielded metal & Arc) and fabrication experience is desirable Previous experience in the quarry is desirable Organisational skills and IT literacy. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

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