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Construction Tutor - KS4 Alternative ProvisionLocation: WellingboroughRecruiter: Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment are pleased to be working with a supportive and specialist Alternative Provision in Wellingborough that is seeking a dedicated Construction Tutor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with construction industry experience who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them develop practical skills for future careers. The provision supports Key Stage 4 students who benefit from smaller, more personalised learning environments. The setting focuses on helping students re-engage with education through practical learning, strong relationships and clear pathways into further training or employment. As a Construction Tutor, you will deliver engaging, hands-on sessions to small groups of up to six students. The aim is to provide students with a strong foundation in basic construction skills while also building their confidence, teamwork and work readiness. You will be supported in every session by a Teaching Assistant, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality practical instruction while ensuring students remain engaged and supported. This role would suit someone with construction trade experience or previous experience delivering vocational training or teaching in a school, college or training environment. Most importantly, you will have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm needed to support young people who may have faced challenges in mainstream education. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver practical construction-based learning sessions for KS4 students * Plan engaging, hands-on activities that develop practical skills * Support students in building confidence, independence and teamwork * Work collaboratively with a Teaching Assistant to support behaviour and engagement * Create a safe and supportive learning environment within the workshop or classroom The School Offers: * Small class sizes (maximum of six students) * Dedicated Teaching Assistant support * A welcoming and supportive staff team * The opportunity to positively impact students' futures through vocational education This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about sharing their trade knowledge and helping young people discover new skills and career pathways. To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today.

Role: Helpdesk Lead (1st & 2nd Line)Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working + Occasional Client Site Visits)Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum Overview Our client is a newly established Managed Service Provider (MSP) with ambitious growth plans and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers. As part of building its Helpdesk function from the ground up, our client is seeking a proactive, highly organised Helpdesk Lead to play a key role in shaping and developing the Service Desk operation. This opportunity goes beyond a traditional Service Desk position. It is ideal for an experienced IT support professional who wants to combine hands-on 1st and 2nd line support with operational responsibility - helping to implement structure, improve processes, and contribute to building a high-performing support function. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for both delivering support and helping define how support is delivered. Service Delivery & Operational Build • Design and implement Helpdesk processes, workflows and best practices, • Create a 12-24 month Service Desk roadmap, • Establish ticket triage models and escalation paths, • Define and manage SLA structures and performance reporting, • Build and maintain documentation standards and knowledge base resources, • Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives, • Act as main point of contact for 1st and 2nd line support queries, • Troubleshoot Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and networking issues, • Manage user administration (AD, M365), • Support device builds, deployments and patch management, • Perform onsite client visits when required, • Support with budgeting and forecasting for the Helpdesk, • Advise on tools, licensing and technology investments, • Help plan future hiring as the business grows, • Experience within a Service Desk / IT Support / Helpdesk role, • Strong 1st and 2nd line troubleshooting capability, • Windows 10/11, • Microsoft 365, • Active Directory, • Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP), • Experience working with structured ticketing systems, • Exposure to SLA management and process improvement, • Organised, structured and commercially aware mindset, • Confident communicator with client-facing experience, • Experience in an MSP environment, • Exposure to Azure or Intune, • Salary up to £45,000, • Hybrid working model, • Exposure to both remote and onsite technical environments, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Clear progression pathway

What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year., • After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases., • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year., • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply., • Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses., • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy., • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates, • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme., • After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount., • Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution., • Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay, • Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. In this role, you’ll be part of our Technology Infrastructure team, helping to run and improve some of Booker’s most important IT systems — including servers, storage, security, data platforms and network connectivity. You’ll work closely with internal teams and third-party partners to manage day-to-day operations while also shaping long-term plans. From performance optimisation to incident response, from disaster recovery testing to future capacity planning, your work will help keep our business running safely and efficiently. Reporting to one of our Systems Engineering Managers, you’ll play a key part in delivering a secure, stable and resilient platform that supports colleagues across the business. You will be responsible for • Look after core systems such as servers, storage, databases and network connectivity, • Guide and coordinate the work of our mainly external engineering resources, • Keep our infrastructure performing at its best — secure, reliable, and up to date, • Ensure our systems meet budget, governance and business requirements, • Plan and deliver infrastructure projects, including upgrades and new solutions, • Manage incidents and changes, helping minimise disruption for colleagues, • Maintain clear service-level reporting and support Disaster and Total Loss Recovery testing, • Work closely with application and business stakeholders to identify improvements, • Has proven experience working with infrastructure technologies (e.g. Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware or other virtualisation platforms, networking fundamentals, Zscaler Internet/Private Access), • Is highly organised with strong governance, project management and budgeting skills, • Communicates clearly and builds positive, productive relationships, • Is committed to stability, service quality and security, • Stays calm under pressure and resolves problems effectively, • Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, • Understands how to prioritise, manage dependencies and measure outcomes About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year., • After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases., • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year., • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply., • Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses., • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy., • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates, • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme., • After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount., • Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution., • Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay, • Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. At Booker, we’re committed to delivering brilliant online experiences for our customers. As a QA Analyst – Web, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our websites and digital platforms are reliable, high-quality, and ready to support the needs of thousands of customers every day. You’ll be joining our IS Web team, who look after the infrastructure and applications behind Booker’s B2B website, mobile apps, and consumer-facing content sites across the Group. Working closely with colleagues, third-party partners, and the Booker Digital team, you’ll help deliver seamless online journeys and support projects that improve stability, functionality, and user experience. You’ll be responsible for quality assurance across web projects, managing acceptance testing, supporting delivery teams, and helping ensure changes land smoothly and safely. This role suits someone who loves detail, is proactive, and enjoys collaborating to ensure great outcomes for colleagues and customers. You will be responsible for • Carry out testing and quality-assurance activities across web projects., • Follow change-management and security procedures, escalating issues when needed., • Identify and resolve issues that impact system stability or functionality., • Log system enhancements, test delivered changes, and support process improvements., • Produce accurate reporting and support colleagues and stakeholders with guidance., • Work with suppliers and internal teams to deliver effective solutions and improvements., • Experience in a QA or technical role, ideally 2+ years., • Strong test-planning skills across project lifecycles., • Experience with Agile or waterfall delivery and estimating testing effort., • Hands-on automation experience (Java preferred, or C#/Python/JavaScript)., • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber)., • Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML., • Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and work independently. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

Role: Helpdesk Lead (1st & 2nd Line)Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working + Occasional Client Site Visits)Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum Overview Our client is a newly established Managed Service Provider (MSP) with ambitious growth plans and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers. As part of building its Helpdesk function from the ground up, our client is seeking a proactive, highly organised Helpdesk Lead to play a key role in shaping and developing the Service Desk operation. This opportunity goes beyond a traditional Service Desk position. It is ideal for an experienced IT support professional who wants to combine hands-on 1st and 2nd line support with operational responsibility - helping to implement structure, improve processes, and contribute to building a high-performing support function. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for both delivering support and helping define how support is delivered. Service Delivery & Operational Build • Design and implement Helpdesk processes, workflows and best practices, • Create a 12-24 month Service Desk roadmap, • Establish ticket triage models and escalation paths, • Define and manage SLA structures and performance reporting, • Build and maintain documentatio...

This 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Wellingborough is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, wants hands-on experience in a school setting, and is looking to build a future career in education, psychology, youth work, or SEND support. You'll work closely with one pupil, offering tailored support that helps them feel confident, included, and ready to learn each day. It's a role that genuinely makes a difference, and it's ideal for someone enthusiastic, patient, and ready to get stuck in. Whether you're just starting out or exploring a new direction, this position offers valuable experience that can open doors across the education sector. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit our website: About Us - Monarch ((url removed)) Important Information All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that it is not always possible to respond to every applicant. If you have not had notification within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time, but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities

Howdens is looking for an SEO Performance Specialist! If you’re a data-driven digital marketer with a passion for SEO and performance growth, this is your chance to join Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier. In this key role, you’ll drive organic visibility, lead generation, and strategic growth, making a measurable impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking digital team. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and our external SEO agency to deliver ambitious organic performance targets, while helping shape the future of Howdens’ digital presence. Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire Contract: Full-time, 4 days per week on-site Reporting to: Senior Performance Marketing Manager What Will You Be Doing as SEO Performance Specialist: • Lead and execute Howdens’ SEO strategy to drive organic growth, visibility, and design appointment leads. - Act as the bridge between marketing, content, analytics, product, and brand teams to embed SEO best practices across all digital activity. - Manage the day-to-day performance of the external SEO agency, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Oversee technical SEO improvements, including crawl analyses, structured data, redirects, and site optimisations. - Conduct keyword research and guide content creation to maximise search visibility and engagement. - Maintain and deliver a technical SEO roadmap aligned with organic growth objectives. - Monitor SEO performance using SEOClarity, GA4, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog, and report key insights to senior stakeholders. - Collaborate with internal teams to align SEO with paid media, content, and merchandising strategies. - Champion SEO across the organisation, promoting best practices and demonstrating the impact of SEO on business performance. What do you need to qualify for the SEO Performance Specialist: Experience & Knowledge: • Minimum 3 years’ experience managing SEO in a large eCommerce or lead-generation environment. - Proven track record of driving measurable growth in organic traffic and leads. - Strong understanding of both on-page and technical SEO. - Experience managing external SEO agencies and leading cross-functional SEO projects. - Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEOClarity, Google Search Console, GA4, and Screaming Frog. Skills & Abilities: • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. - Data-driven mindset, translating insights into actionable strategies. Personal Qualities: • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. - Curious, proactive, and passionate about SEO innovation. - Collaborative, commercially astute, and confident in championing best practices across teams. Desirable: • Experience with enterprise CMS platforms (e.g., Sitecore). - Data analysis skills using Excel, Looker Studio, or Python. What can we offer you: • Competitive salary and company bonus potential - Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12% - 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days - Free on-site car parking - Subsidised on-site canteen - Staff Discount - Cycle to work scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens. How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

Occupational Therapist - Reading - £200 to £270 Day Rate - ASAP Start - Temp role. *** Occupational Therapist - Reading *** Occupational Therapist - Temp role *** Occupational Therapist - Start ASAP Occupational Therapist role focused on helping clients regain independence in daily activities. Occupational Therapist position within a supportive, multidisciplinary healthcare team Occupational Therapist opportunity offering flexible scheduling and career development. Occupational Therapist job with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If so, then this Occupational Therapist role is perfect for you! Occupational Therapist - The Role We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to help clients improve their ability to perform daily activities. The role involves assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and providing hands-on therapy to promote independence and well-being. Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach are essential. Experience in clinical or community settings is a plus. Occupational Therapist - The School The school is dedicated to supporting pupils with dyslexia from Year 3 to Year 11. They provide students with the opportunity to access the mainstream curriculum, helping them bridge the gap between their current attainment and their true potential. They’re tailored curricular provision respects the unique learning strategies of each pupil, ensuring they acquire, assimilate, and communicate information at their own pace through a variety of teaching approaches and experiences. If this Occupational Therapist role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Mike at TLTP

We are recruiting a Production Line Operative (Afternoon Shift) Monday-Friday | 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Are you hands‑on, reliable, and looking for a role where every day makes a difference? We're looking for a motivated Production Line Operative to join our friendly manufacturing team. You'll operate filling and packing lines, help support a small team on shift, and play a key role in keeping our production running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys teamwork, takes pride in doing a job well, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. What You'll Be Doing Running manual and automated filling and packing machinery Setting up lines, completing changeovers, and carrying out clean‑downs Supporting up to three colleagues on the packing line, helping organise tasks and workflow Monitoring safety, quality, output and waste, ensuring targets are met Preparing materials and components to keep production moving efficiently Completing production and quality documentation accurately Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe Communicating clearly with colleagues and escalating issues when needed Taking part in daily briefings and continuous improvement activities What We're Looking For Experience in a production, filling, or packing environment Comfortable working as part of a small team Good numeracy and basic IT skills Able to follow procedures and work safely Strong communication and teamwork skills Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential A proactive, positive, problem‑solving mindsetPlease call us on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in greater depth or apply online. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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