Storeman & Plant Hire Manager Location: Aston - Birmingham Reports To: Operations Manager / Contracts Manager / Managing Director Job Purpose: To manage the company’s stores and plant/tool hire operation, ensuring that all materials, tools, and plant are correctly stored, maintained, and supplied to projects efficiently. This role is critical in supporting project delivery by ensuring equipment, tools, and materials are available, safe, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities: - Receive, inspect, and record deliveries of electrical materials, components, and tools. - Check goods against purchase orders and delivery notes. - Store materials safely and accurately in the correct locations. - Manage and maintain stock levels of commonly used materials and consumables. - Prepare and issue materials, tools, and equipment to site teams as required. - Organise and prepare site orders for delivery or collection. - Carry out regular stock checks and audits, reporting discrepancies. - Keep the stores clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards. - Manage the internal & external hire and allocation of plant, tools, and equipment to projects. - Schedule the delivery and collection of equipment to/from sites. - Maintain a plant and tool register, tracking usage, location, and condition. - Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, servicing, and PAT testing where required. - Ensure plant and tools comply with safety standards (including LOLER/PUWER regulations). - Manage damage reports, repairs, and warranty claims. - Source and manage external hire equipment if required, ensuring value and reliability. - Implement preventative maintenance programmes for all equipment. - Maintain consumable stock linked to plant and tools (e.g., fuel, blades, drill bits) General Duties - Liaise with suppliers, site managers, and the office to coordinate materials and equipment requirements. - Manage delivery and collection using company vehicles where required (subject to licence). - Maintain accurate records using stock and plant management systems or manual logs. - Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures. - Suggest improvements in processes, efficiency, and stock management. Skills & Attributes: - Knowledge of electrical materials, fittings, plant, and tools (essential). - Good organisational and time management skills. - Strong communication skills (verbal and written). - Good IT skills — able to use stock or hire management systems, Excel, and email. - Proactive and able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment. - Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Qualifications & Experience: - Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or plant/tool hire role within the electrical or construction industry (essential). - Understanding of electrical materials and construction plant/tools (essential). - Forklift truck licence (desirable but not essential). - Full UK driving licence (essential). - Basic mechanical knowledge of tools and plant maintenance (advantageous). - Familiarity with PAT testing, lifting equipment regulations (LOLER), and tool compliance (advantageous). Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs.) Summary: This is a hands-on role combining responsibility for materials management with plant and tool hire operations, supporting project teams to ensure smooth delivery of services. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work Location: In person
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the energy, empathy, and resilience to support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) through their most important developmental years? Our client is a leading provider of residential care for children aged 5–17 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Their homes provide safe, nurturing, and family-style environments where young people are supported to build self-confidence, emotional resilience, and life skills. The Role As a Residential Care Manager, you’ll play a vital part in the everyday lives of the children and young people you support. From helping with daily routines like getting ready for school, to weekend adventures at theme parks, zoos, bowling alleys or cinemas—you’ll be both a caregiver and a role model. The role isn’t without its challenges. You’ll support children with autism, learning difficulties, and mental health needs, but the emotional rewards and personal connections you'll form make this one of the most fulfilling jobs you’ll ever have. Key Responsibilities: Determines short- and long-term requirements for staffing, financial planning, material needs, and overall service delivery to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Develops and manages work schedules, allocates tasks, and delegates responsibilities effectively to ensure optimal use of staff and smooth day-to-day operations. Acts as a liaison between service users and their families, as well as the wider community, maintaining open communication and positive relationships. Conducts regular assessments of service users' needs, ensuring access to appropriate health and social care services in a timely and effective manner. Cultivates a safe, friendly, and supportive environment to build trust, confidence, and a sense of security among children and young people. Ensures the physical comfort and wellbeing of all service users, proactively addressing any issues or concerns that arise to maintain a high standard of care and support. What We’re Looking For: Essential: A minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children in a residential or similar care setting Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to support work Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take initiative independently Desirable: A degree in International Business Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – or willingness to complete within 2 years (required by Children’s Homes Regulations) Understanding of EBD, SEMH, autism, and safeguarding practices A valid UK driving licence (beneficial but not essential) What’s In It for You: Competitive salary with enhanced payments for sleep-ins and overtime Bespoke training programme with career development opportunities Supportive and inclusive work culture focused on wellbeing The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
About the job Data Engineer (Azure) Location: Birmingham 2 days in the office 3 days work from home Salary: Negotiable to £60,000 Dependent on Experience A market leading global logistics organization seeks an experienced Data Engineer with Azure experience to support the development and optimization of data pipelines. The role will focus on ensuring the reliable flow of information across the business, maintaining the highest standards of quality data and integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and collaborative team working in a fast paced, team orientated environment. Job Role and Responsibilities Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and delivery Monitor and troubleshoot data systems, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime Support the implementation of data quality and data governance best practices Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data infrastructure Document processes, configurations, and data flows to facilitate knowledge sharing across the team Responsibility for planning activities and projects Ensures the highest quality of information, reports and communications are being delivered to our customers and internally Build business partnerships with key customers and other external partners by understanding the business and political environment in which they operate and by adding personal value Strategically challenges the status quo for identification of ongoing enhancements to operational effectiveness and enhancement of the customer experience Role Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline Proven experience of SQL and relational databases Experience of cloud technologies such as Azure, Snowflake Experience of knowledge of containers such as Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous but not mandatory Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, or Scala) Proven experience of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes Strong analytical skills and attention to detail If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity, please make an application today!