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  • Maintenance Technician
    Maintenance Technician
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Maintenance Crew - Bermonds Locke Tower BridgeWe are looking for reliable and skilled Maintenance Crew members to join our hotel’s engineering team. You will assist in maintaining the hotel’s facilities, ensuring that guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house operations are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This is a hands-on role requiring teamwork, technical skills, and attention to detail. THE STAGE IS SETThe stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDSCarry out routine maintenance and repairs across the hotel property Assist with preventive maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, etc.) Respond to maintenance requests from hotel staff and guests promptly Monitor and report any defects or hazards in the building and equipment Support the maintenance manager in emergency repairs and troubleshooting Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance logs Work safely and comply with health & safety procedures Collaborate with colleagues and contractors when needed THE FIRE YOU CARRYBasic technical skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or general building maintenance Ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks Team player with good communication skills Dependable and punctual Attention to detail and commitment to hotel standards Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call duties YOUR PROVEN TRACKPrevious experience in a maintenance or facilities role preferred Trade qualifications or certifications in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical work are a plus Understanding of health & safety procedures in a workplace setting Experience in a hotel, resort, or large property is an advantage WHAT WE LOOK FORWe’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow. • £30000.00 to £35000.00 per year

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  • Personal Care Assistant
    Personal Care Assistant
    12 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    Enfield

    About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Personal Care Assistant to support an elderly disabled female living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and diabetes. This is a direct employment role (not through an agency) providing personalised, one-to-one care within their own home. The available shift: Saturday and Sunday, 8 pm to 4 am. The successful applicant must be flexible to cover Bank Holidays, annual leave and sickness. This is an unsupervised role with accountability for a variety of personal, medical, domestic, and social care tasks to ensure independence, dignity, and high-quality living standards are maintained. Excellent collaboration and communication with family members, community service and healthcare professionals and the team are essential requirements of the role. The contract and term of employment is subject to satisfactory references, probation period, right to work verification, DBS check, health assessment, and successful completion of the required training programme(s). Key Responsibilities • Provide personal care including washing, dressing, incontinence care (catheter), PEG feeding (Pump and Bolus), and medication administration (including sharps)., • Close monitoring and observation of health condition; escalating health-related concerns and emergencies accordingly., • Accurate recording and completion of care records and medication reports., • Perform manual handling tasks safely using appropriate equipment (hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets)., • Maintain a clean, hygienic environment: cleaning, laundry and equipment sanitation., • Monitor and replenish personal care and household stocks, and re-order supplies., • Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility to cover additional shifts and public holidays., • Participate in ongoing training, development, and supervision; undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health assessment checks as appropriate., • Offer companionship and emotional support and assist with social visits or outings., • Other reasonable duties within the scope of the role. Person Specification (Essential Criteria) • Fluent in spoken and written English., • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills., • Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)., • Excellent multi-tasker with the ability to balance competing priorities, apply sound judgment and initiative., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and within a team., • Reliable and proven ability to follow direction, learn and adapt to change quickly., • Experience handling confidential material and information with tact and discretion. (Desirable Criteria) • First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one)., • Prior social care and safeguarding experience., • Full UK driving licence., • Resides locally or within reasonable travel distance. We reserve the right to stop taking applications earlier than the advertised closing date.

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  • Cleaner (Part Time)
    Cleaner (Part Time)
    12 days ago
    £14705 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    Post: Cleaner, Part-time, Permanent Responsible to: Head of Operations & Visitor Experience Hours of work: 20 hrs per week (four or five shifts each week including evenings and weekends) Remuneration: £14,705 This position is paid hourly through our PAYE payroll only Our Mission is to curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that make ethics matter in the world. Role Working in a team of two, the cleaners work in the Operations & Visitor Experience department reporting to the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience. They will ensure that the whole premises are presented to a high quality at all times by establishing a regular routine of cleaning throughout the building before, during and after events. In addition, routine deep cleaning needs to be established on a periodic cycle for areas that require such treatment. The Venue Conway Hall is a grade II listed building in Central London consisting of five separate event spaces and offices. The largest of which being the Main Hall capable of hosting up to 400 visitors across two floors. In addition to our regular programme of lectures and concerts we also operate as a private hire venue hosting Conferences, Meetings, Lectures, Concerts, Workshops, Wedding receptions, filming and more. Key tasks • Follow a cleaning schedule across offices, the library and hire spaces, with any additional cleaning to be agreed., • The entrance from outside the building through to the foyer of Conway Hall is to be immaculate, in terms of its appearance and cleanliness, at all times, with attention to detail given to all surfaces and a systematic cycle of ‘deep’ cleaning given to inaccessible or ‘problem’ areas., • Being a keyholder and bearing responsibility for locking and unlocking the building safely., • Managing waste and liaising with the Operations Manager and Duty Managers on any issues around collection, or general operations waste management., • Liaising with the Operations Manager and Duty Managers to ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washroom materials. Other • Comply with Conway Hall’s policies., • Undertake training, as required., • Any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience. Person Specification Essential Criteria • Attention to detail, and a conscientious attitude to work., • Understanding or willingness to learn health and safety protocols around storing and using cleaning materials., • Understanding or willingness to learn how to manage risks, including slip hazards, manual handling, or working at height., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Understanding of building security concerns, managing keys and maintaining a secure environment., • Desirable experience/skills, • Cleaning a public building, • Lone working experience, • Permission to work: You will need to provide evidence that you have the necessary permission to work in the UK. Terms Hours: To suit the needs of the business. Some evening and weekend working will be required. By mutual agreement, more hours may be available to support busy events, or to cover gaps in the front of house rota, paid as overtime on an hourly basis. Holidays: Pro rata 24 days per annum, plus one week over the Christmas holiday period, (all based upon 20 hours per week). Probation period: Three months Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Applications close Thursday 23rd April with Interviews planned to take place on Wednesday 29th April

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    24 days ago
    £45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    The Role: Our Sous Chef prepares, cooks and presents food quickly and efficiently, consistently making sure that the standards set out by the Head Chef are delivered every time. You will be attentive to our guest needs and wow every single guest with our amazing food. You will support the Head Chef in overseeing and directing all aspects of the kitchen operation. Experience working in a high volume and fast-paced kitchen, and a great passion for food is necessary for success in this position. *Manual Handling duty required Qualifications and Experience: • Free golf & 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6., • New starter training & buddy support to set you up for success!, • Access to continuous development through a blended learning approach., • Access to Medicash – Our health Cash back benefits platform! Includes, Dental Cover, gym discount, specialist health consultations, health screening, virtual GP, Employee assistance program, medicash discount perks and much more!, • Refer a friend – Up to £500 referral fee* (T&Cs apply), • Free meal on shift, • Associate of the month awards, • Fun team socials, competitions and incentives!, • Enrolment to our communication community – PuttApp, • Bring your ‘A’ game - We strive for excellence in everything we do, • Lead the Way - Our associates (staff) embrace and are inspired by change, • Own the Fun - We revel in our guests’ enjoyment, • Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home

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  • Hospital Security Officer
    Hospital Security Officer
    24 days ago
    £14.8 hourly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    Location: Kingston Upon Thames Salary: £14.80 per hour Hospital Security can be physically touch, mentally challenging and extremely rewarding! Position Overview: Are you ready to join our hospital security team? Assist Security Group is seeking experienced security professionals with exceptional customer service skills and a background in fast-paced environments, ideally, within NHS Hospitals. As a Security Officer, you will receive comprehensive training to handle various situations, including conflict management and physical intervention. Responsibilities & Duties: • Collaborate with the in-house security management team, following instructions from Hospital Security Managers., • Manage queues, entrances, lobbies, wards, and car parks around the hospital premises., • Provide assistance to the public, offering directions and information about the hospital and local area., • Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and contractors, ensuring a visible and vigilant security presence., • Offer support to NHS staff and respond promptly to any incidents or emergencies., • Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate situations and minimize the need for physical intervention., • Maintain effective communication via two-way radios and accurately report activities and incidents. Requirements: • Valid Door Supervisor licence., • Must be able to commute to Kingston Upon Thames, • Right to Work in the UK., • 5-year employment/educational history., • Able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment., • Able to keep cool under pressure., • Proficiency in using two-way radios., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Professional appearance and demeanor. Preferred (but not essential) Requirements: • Previous experience in NHS environments., • Security experience with conflict management., • Additional training in Emergency First Aid, ACT, Safeguarding, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling, Conflict Management. Benefits: • Competitive pay rate., • Shift pattern covering nights, days, and weekends (24/7 site). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Assist Security Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and suitability for the role. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process where required.

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  • Driving Shopkeeper (Self-employed Subcontractor) | London
    Driving Shopkeeper (Self-employed Subcontractor) | London
    1 month ago
    £14.5–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    Greenford

    Join Wundermart, a rapidly expanding European retail concept, as we grow our network of self-service shops across London. This field-based role offers independence and ownership in your day-to-day work, with flexible, ad-hoc shifts based on operational needs. You will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards of our smart retail shops located in various high-traffic locations. Responsibilities: • Collect stock from our hub in Greenford (UB6) and deliver to multiple retail locations., • Receive, organise, and accurately restock deliveries, ensuring strong product availability., • Maintain a clean, organised, and professional appearance of all assigned shop sites., • Complete basic reporting via a mobile app, tracking performance and sharing insights., • Collaborate with the wider team to enhance store standards and sales execution. Requirements: • Right to work in the UK., • Self-employed with a UTR number, capable of invoicing for services rendered., • Full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and no more than 6 penalty points., • Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service., • Own a smartphone and be comfortable using mobile applications for tasks and reporting., • Good level of English and strong communication skills., • Clean, tidy, organised, with a high attention to detail., • Able to safely handle stock, including lifting up to 15kg., • Ideally live within 1 hour of the Greenford hub due to early starts and stock collection. Working Details: • Start date: ASAP., • Work type: Ad-hoc shifts with no guaranteed minimum hours., • Rate: £14.50/hour., • Payment: Weekly, upon receipt of invoice., • As a self-employed subcontractor, you are responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance for your self-employed work and personal liability.

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  • Software Quality Analyst
    Software Quality Analyst
    2 months ago
    £18000–£24000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Candidate should have experience in Software testing using manual or automation testing procedures. Ensures software quality by designing and executing manual or automated test cases, identifying and reporting defects, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues before release. Responsible for reviewing requirements, analyzing risks, documenting procedures, and ensuring software functionality, performance, and reliability meet client standards Key Responsibilities: • Test Planning & Design: Create comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on project requirements., • Execution: Perform manual and automated testing, including functional, integration, regression, and usability testing., • Defect Management: Identify, document, and track bugs using tracking tools (e.g., Jira), working with developers to verify fixes., • Collaboration: Work within Agile teams, communicating with developers and product managers to improve software quality., • Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency. Key Skills & Qualifications: • Testing Methodologies: Deep understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)., • Tools: Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman)., • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and understanding of API testing., • Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Other Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)., • 3 to 5 years experience in a QA Analyst role

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  • IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    IT Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Professional
    2 months ago
    £40000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Harrow

    Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Quality Assurance & Testing Professional to join our growing technology team in London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, security, and reliability of software applications through structured testing processes and continuous quality improvements. This is a 100% office-based role, and only candidates currently residing inside London and able to work from the office will be considered. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements, • Perform manual and automated testing for web, mobile, and backend applications, • Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, UAT, and performance testing, • Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), • Work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables, • Validate data accuracy, API responses, and backend logic, • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, • Ensure compliance with QA standards, best practices, and security guidelines, • Support release activities and post-production validation, • Proven experience as a QA Engineer / Software Tester / IT Quality Analyst, • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies, • Hands-on experience with manual testing techniques, • Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar), • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI, • Familiarity with SQL and database validation, • Experience using test management and bug tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps), • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, • Performance testing experience (JMeter, LoadRunner), • Knowledge of security testing basics, • ISTQB or equivalent QA certification, • Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS / Azure) Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory) • Must be currently based inside London, • Must be able to work from office (no remote or hybrid option), • Must have the right to work in the UK

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  • Shop Assistant
    Shop Assistant
    2 months ago
    £12.21–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    About Wing Yip For over half a century, Wing Yip has been recognised as one of the UK’s most established suppliers of Oriental food products. Serving both retail shoppers and the catering industry, we operate four major retail centres supported by a nationwide distribution network and a team of more than 370 employees. Our Croydon branch is now looking for motivated and dependable individuals to join us as Retail Assistants. Role Summary In this position, you will play an important part in keeping the store running efficiently while delivering friendly, professional service. This active and fast-moving role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, customer interaction, and being part of a supportive team. Key Duties • Maintaining a clean, organised, and customer-friendly shop floor, • Replenishing shelves and helping arrange product displays, • Building product knowledge to assist shoppers effectively, • Working with fresh produce such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, • Carrying out manual handling tasks, including lifting, • Supporting early morning operations (from 7:00 a.m.), • Dependable, enthusiastic, and approachable, • Strong team players with a positive attitude, • Quick to learn and comfortable in a busy environment, • Able to work weekends and early shifts, • Competitive salary and staff discount, • Full training with continued development opportunities, • Clear pathways for long-term career progression

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