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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    1 day ago
    $18.4 hourly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    Sous Chef Up to £18.40 per hour depending on experience. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Sous Chef who knows how to support & inspire a team, and who's passionate about cuisine and wants to share that passion with their team & guests. We would love to hear from you if you're up for a new venture and a fresh start. It's an exciting time to join us as we're looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon. To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Sous Chef and all teams: • Free meals & drinks when working, • Dining discount when visiting with family & friends., • Coffee discount, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. What you'll be doing as a Caravan Sous Chef: • You'll be serving up our 'well-travelled' food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders' native New Zealand, as well as their global travels., • Support the restaurant team with our 'Caravan of Love' customer experience, • You will work with your Head Chef to nurture and develop your team leading them from the front in every service., • You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills and you'll take ownership of your role and your kitchen., • We work with Fourth, FnB and Harri so it would be great if you have experience with these systems, although we can always show you the ropes if you haven't. Caravan Values We live by 4 core values. We expect our Sous Chef and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times; 1. Caravan of Love, 2. No boundaries, 3. Well-travelled, 4. All welcome Sustainability • We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few. Diversity & Inclusion • All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.

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  • Maintenance Manager
    Maintenance Manager
    3 days ago
    £55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    Job Ref: PER1729 Branch: Permanently Unique Group Location: Permanently Unique Restaurant Group, Salford Salary/Benefits: £55,000 per annum OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 11/11/2026 Closing date: 23/12/2026 Job Title:Manitenance Manager Department: Head Office Responsible To: Head of Operations Overall purpose of post: To control the resources, manage the processes and cultivate the understanding of maintenance throughout the business. To develop and maintain the respect of staff, management and contractors, ensuring every Permanently Unique Group site – across Tattu, Fenix and Louis – is safe, compliant, fully operational and presented to the highest standard. Working closely with the restaurant leadership, operations and kitchen teams, you will take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, equipment and contractor relationships across the group. From kitchen and bar equipment to building services, statutory compliance and the signature design that makes each of our restaurants unique, you will ensure our sites run smoothly, downtime is minimised and the guest experience is protected. Your role will be instrumental in protecting our assets, controlling costs and building strong partnerships with our contractors and suppliers, helping us achieve our aim to be the best restaurant group in the world. Duties will include but are not limited to: Profit: • Manage the group maintenance budget, ensuring spend is appropriate, approved and in line with budget across each site., • Obtain and review competitive quotations for all non-routine works to ensure value for money., • Approve, track and reconcile contractor purchase orders and invoices with the finance team., • Support preparation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals for equipment replacement and building improvements, supported by cost-benefit analysis., • Reduce downtime and lost revenue by ensuring critical equipment faults are resolved promptly., • Identify energy-saving opportunities and monitor utility consumption across sites to reduce costs and support sustainability goals. Product: • Oversee the servicing and repair of all kitchen and bar equipment, including cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice machines, coffee machines, glass washers and dishwashers., • Oversee the maintenance of building services, including HVAC, extraction and ventilation, plumbing, electrics, lighting and audio-visual systems., • Maintain a full asset register for each site detailing equipment age, condition, warranty and service history., • Plan the lifecycle replacement of equipment, advising the Head of Operations on priorities before failure occurs., • Ensure all new equipment is correctly specified, sourced, installed and commissioned, working closely with kitchen and bar teams., • Track all warranties and service agreements, ensuring they are used before costs are incurred., • Maintain a stock of critical spares and parts to minimise downtime. Process: • Develop, implement and manage a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme across all Tattu, Fenix and Louis sites., • Manage the reactive maintenance process, ensuring all faults are logged, prioritised and resolved within agreed response times., • Triage maintenance requests from site management teams, deciding whether issues can be resolved in-house or require contractor attendance., • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date maintenance log and planned works schedule for every site., • Ensure maintenance SOPs are in place, maintained and followed across all sites., • Conduct regular site visits and building condition audits, communicating findings and action plans to GMs, the relevant HQ colleagues., • Schedule maintenance works around trading hours to minimise disruption to guests and service., • Ensure emergency call-out procedures are clearly communicated to, and understood by, all site management teams., • Support the delivery of refurbishments, new site openings and fit-out projects, ensuring handover documentation and O&M manuals are complete., • Support all sites to meet statutory requirements, including gas safety, electrical testing (EICR/PAT), fire safety systems, emergency lighting, water hygiene, extraction cleaning, LOLER and pressure systems., • Maintain a compliance calendar and certificate records for each site, ready for inspection at any time., • Work with the Group Health & Safety Manager to ensure risk assessments, COSHH and safe systems of work are in place for all maintenance activity., • Support Environmental Health, fire authority and insurer inspections, actioning any findings within the required timescales., • Collate monthly maintenance round ups and send summary to GMs, and relevant HQ colleagues., • Continuously review maintenance processes to identify improvements and efficiencies. Promotion: • Ensure the look and feel of every site reflects the standards of each brand, with any damage to décor and fittings rectified promptly., • Oversee the maintenance and repair of building fabric, including décor, fixtures, fittings and the signature design features that define each brand., • Review guest feedback and mystery diner reports for maintenance-related issues and action them with the relevant management teams., • Work with the marketing and operations teams to support the safe installation and removal of seasonal displays, activations and events., • Act as a brand ambassador at all times, embodying and promoting company values and standards., • Lead by example during site visits, consistently demonstrating high levels of professionalism. People: • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with all maintenance contractors and equipment suppliers., • Source, vet and appoint contractors, ensuring they hold appropriate insurance, accreditations and RAMS., • Maintain an approved contractor list for each trade and region., • Negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and contracts, securing competitive terms for the group., • Monitor contractor performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs and response times, addressing any under-performance., • Hold regular review meetings with key contractors and suppliers., • Ensure all contractors working on site are inducted, signed in and follow the permit to work process., • Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, signed off and certified where required., • Act as the main point of contact between contractors, landlords, managing agents and site teams., • Work closely with site management to communicate planned works, access arrangements and expected timescales., • Escalate any contractor concerns to the relevant HQ colleague., • Coordinate and direct any in-house maintenance resource to ensure it is used effectively across sites., • Build effective working relationships with site teams, providing guidance on maintenance matters., • Ensure site teams are trained in the correct use, cleaning and basic care of equipment to prevent avoidable faults., • Promote a culture in which site teams report maintenance issues promptly and accurately. General: • Ensure all sites are safe, clean and presentable during visits, feeding back concerns to the site management and operations teams., • Communicate all issues relating to the business to the relevant people., • Undertake projects as requested by key stakeholders., • To be aspirational within the team – leading by example and maintaining company standards, ensuring these are a natural skill in your day-to-day role.

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  • Distribution service manager
    Distribution service manager
    19 days ago
    £42000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    We are seeking an experienced Distribution Service Manager to oversee the end-to-end distribution of our food and beverage products. You will be the operational backbone connecting our sourcing network with our B2B clients, ensuring that goods are delivered against agreed terms, on time, and in full compliance with food safety and import/export regulations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands the nuances of moving ambient food and beverage goods from bulk commodity shipments to multi-pack retail deliveries and who can build scalable distribution processes for a growing trade business. Key Responsibilities • Distribution & Fulfillment: Manage the day-to-day distribution of orders from supplier to client, coordinating with freight forwarders, couriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners across the UK and internationally., • Service Level Management: Monitor KPIs and SLAs for on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery. Act as the escalation point for client delivery queries and resolve issues promptly to protect long-term supply relationships., • Supplier & Carrier Coordination: Work closely with our sourcing team and supplier network to align lead times, consolidate shipments where commercially sensible, and manage carrier performance., • Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all distribution activities meet food safety standards (e.g., HACCP awareness), customs and import/export documentation requirements, and UK regulatory obligations relevant to food and beverage wholesale., • Cost Control: Manage distribution budgets, negotiate freight and carrier rates, and identify opportunities to reduce cost per delivery without compromising service quality., • Inventory & Warehousing Liaison: Coordinate with warehouse partners to ensure stock accuracy, appropriate storage conditions for ambient goods, and efficient order picking and dispatch., • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline order-to-delivery processes and implement tracking and reporting tools suited to a growing wholesale operation., • Customer Support: Remain available post-delivery to support continuing client requirements, in line with our "Enquiry to Delivery" service promise. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Experience: [3–5+] years in distribution, transportation, or logistics management, ideally within food and beverage, FMCG, or wholesale/trade environments. Experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred., • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety and compliance requirements, customs/import-export processes, and freight forwarding. Understanding of B2B wholesale distribution is highly desirable., • Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office Suite., • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing business. A transparent, relationship-first approach that aligns with our company values.

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  • Operations team member
    Operations team member
    27 days ago
    £13–£13.45 hourly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    🚨 WE’RE HIRING! Operations Team Member – E-commerce Fulfilment 📍 Location: Trafford Park, Manchester 🏢 Company: Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre Ltd (EFCL) 💷 Pay: £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage 🕒 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 📋 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Us Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre Ltd (EFCL) is a growing third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Trafford Park, Manchester. We provide e-commerce fulfilment, warehousing, inventory management and distribution services to online businesses across the UK. We are looking for a reliable, organised, enthusiastic and customer-focused Operations Team Member to join our expanding team. This is a varied role combining customer communication, warehouse administration, inventory management and hands-on fulfilment support. Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Communication • Act as the first point of contact for customers via email, telephone, WhatsApp and other communication channels., • Respond professionally and promptly to customer enquiries, order updates and operational requests., • Liaise with warehouse staff, management and courier partners to resolve customer queries., • Keep customers informed about deliveries, stock movements, dispatches and returns., • Escalate complex issues to the relevant department or management team. Warehouse Operations & Fulfilment • Support the picking, packing and dispatch teams whenever required., • Receive deliveries, check stock quantities and book goods into the warehouse management system., • Process customer returns, stock replenishment and inventory movements., • Coordinate shipments with Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and other courier services., • Use Mintsoft WMS and barcode scanning systems to manage orders and stock., • Carry out regular stock counts and help maintain accurate inventory records., • Monitor daily order processing and support the team in meeting courier collection deadlines., • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. Requirements • Previous experience in warehouse operations, logistics, e-commerce fulfilment or customer service is preferred., • Experience using Mintsoft WMS is highly desirable., • Confident communicating with customers professionally by email and telephone., • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems., • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail., • Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and work under pressure., • A proactive, problem-solving attitude., • Reliable, punctual, hardworking and a strong team player., • Willingness to assist with physical warehouse duties when required. What We Offer ✅ £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage ✅ 37.5-hour working week ✅ Monday to Friday schedule ✅ Permanent, full-time employment ✅ Friendly and supportive working environment ✅ Full training and development opportunities ✅ Opportunity for career progression ✅ A varied role combining operations and customer service ✅ Opportunity to grow with an expanding logistics company 📩 APPLY NOW!

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  • Management Consultant
    Management Consultant
    2 months ago
    £34000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Longsight, Greater

    Job Description Easy Home Green is looking for a motivated and analytical Management Consultant to support the growth and development of our property improvement and home services business. Our services include insulation, roofing, property improvement, housing maintenance and related home energy solutions. The successful candidate will review business operations, identify areas for improvement and provide practical recommendations to improve efficiency, customer service and overall business performance. Key Responsibilities • Assess the company’s existing business functions, operational processes and overall objectives., • Identify problems and improvement opportunities within business strategy, procedures, service delivery and internal operations., • Analyse customer requirements, market trends, competitor activity and business performance., • Carry out research and collect relevant business, operational and customer data., • Interpret information and prepare recommendations to improve efficiency and business growth., • Advise management on business strategy, operational procedures and service development., • Review and improve workflows across insulation, roofing, property maintenance and related home improvement services., • Identify opportunities to improve coordination between management, office staff, contractors, suppliers and customers., • Analyse costs, service performance and operational processes to identify areas where efficiency can be improved., • Support the development of new services and business opportunities within the housing and property improvement sector., • Prepare reports, presentations and business recommendations for senior management., • Support the implementation of approved business improvement strategies and monitor their effectiveness., • Conduct meetings and workshops with management and staff to present findings and proposed solutions., • Keep up to date with developments in the property improvement, insulation, roofing and energy-efficiency sectors. Requirements • Degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Management, Finance, Economics or a related subject., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Good understanding of business operations and strategic planning., • Ability to analyse information and prepare clear recommendations., • Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Experience within property services, housing, construction, insulation, roofing or energy-efficiency services would be advantageous. About Easy Home Green Easy Home Green provides property improvement and home-related services, including insulation, roofing, property maintenance and energy-efficiency solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable services while improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and sustainable business growth.

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  • Operations team Member
    Operations team Member
    1 month ago
    £13–£13.45 hourly
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    🚨 WE’RE HIRING! Operations Team Member – E-commerce Fulfilment 📍 Location: Trafford Park, Manchester🏢 Company: Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre Ltd (EFCL)💷 Pay: £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage🕒 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday📋 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Us Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre Ltd (EFCL) is a growing third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Trafford Park, Manchester. We provide e-commerce fulfilment, warehousing, inventory management and distribution services to online businesses across the UK.We are looking for a reliable, organised, enthusiastic and customer-focused Operations Team Member to join our expanding team.This is a varied role combining customer communication, warehouse administration, inventory management and hands-on fulfilment support. Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Communication • Act as the first point of contact for customers via email, telephone, WhatsApp and other communication channels., • Respond professionally and promptly to customer enquiries, order updates and operational requests., • Liaise with warehouse staff, management and courier partners to resolve customer queries., • Keep customers informed about deliveries, stock movements, dispatches and returns., • Escalate complex issues to the relevant department or management team. Warehouse Operations & Fulfilment • Support the picking, packing and dispatch teams whenever required., • Receive deliveries, check stock quantities and book goods into the warehouse management system., • Process customer returns, stock replenishment and inventory movements., • Coordinate shipments with Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and other courier services., • Use Mintsoft WMS and barcode scanning systems to manage orders and stock., • Carry out regular stock counts and help maintain accurate inventory records., • Monitor daily order processing and support the team in meeting courier collection deadlines., • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. Requirements • Previous experience in warehouse operations, logistics, e-commerce fulfilment or customer service is preferred., • Experience using Mintsoft WMS is highly desirable., • Confident communicating with customers professionally by email and telephone., • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems., • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail., • Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and work under pressure., • A proactive, problem-solving attitude., • Reliable, punctual, hardworking and a strong team player., • Willingness to assist with physical warehouse duties when required. What We Offer ✅ £13.45 per hour – Real Living Wage✅ 37.5-hour working week✅ Monday to Friday schedule✅ Permanent, full-time employment✅ Friendly and supportive working environment✅ Full training and development opportunities✅ Opportunity for career progression✅ A varied role combining operations and customer service✅ Opportunity to grow with an expanding logistics company 📩 APPLY NOW!

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