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  • Maintenance Manager
    Maintenance Manager
    2 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
    18 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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  • Homelessness Navigator
    Homelessness Navigator
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Manchester

    The Homelessness Navigator supports people who have been street homeless for many years and have found it hard to settle into any form of accommodation. Services users will receive specialist support to help them adjust and settle into any offers of accommodation. Working in different locations, in a multidisciplinary team, the Homeless Navigator helps people to develop their confidence, life skills and resilience to live independently. The successful candidate will demonstrate a person-centred, trauma-informed approach. Knowledge in navigating the homeless system is a bonus, but finding the right person is our main priority. Provided you have experience working with vulnerable people, who have experienced trauma, direct homelessness experience isn't essential. You will enjoy working as part of a team and will work to the high support standards that we expect at Barnabus. Responsibilities Advice & Support • To be a consistent first point of contact for clients., • Maintaining a case load of 8 clients and working with the Case Work Team Leader to identify new clients, or discharging existing clients where appropriate., • Provide intensive support for clients with a long history of street homelessness, criminal justice system, substance misuse, mental distress or diagnoses and trauma., • Holistically assess clients and create support plans which address homelessness and all presenting needs. This may be with other agencies., • Provide advice and support with regard to housing, benefits, probation and any other barriers to remaining housed., • Ensure clients receive a homelessness assessment and any other assessments which may be helpful for ongoing support., • Work with multiple agencies to provide the right long term support for people who have not been served by statutory or specialist services in a way that helps them., • Provide practical and emotional support for clients transitioning into temporary or longer term accommodation., • Carry out assessments and evaluations to assess client progress. • Support clients to develop personal and life skills, with the aim of attaining greater independence and self-esteem., • Work with clients even when relationships break down or plans are abandoned., • Raise concerns about client safety and make safeguarding referrals where appropriate., • Attend internal case meetings and safeguarding review meetings. Multi-Agency Working • Delivering navigation for Street Engagement Hub clients as appropriate., • Attending Street Engagement Hub meetings as required., • Establish effective joint working arrangements with other agencies to provide a holistic multi-disciplinary approach to support., • Encourage access to primary care, harm reduction, mental health and other specialist support services and supporting the client to attend if needed., • Attend regular Multi disciplinary meetings as required, keeping the client informed of any decisions or outcomes., • Working closely with Manchester City Council to maintain effective pathways and processes with the Rough Sleeper Service, Housing Solutions and other Homelessness Directorate areas. Record keeping and Confidentiality • Making and maintaining up to date records on Barnabus’ client CRM system., • Making and maintaining up to date records on GMTHINK, the city’s database for people who are street homeless., • Maintain client confidentiality where appropriate, working in line with Barnabus’ Confidentiality and Data Processing Policy. General Duties • Cross team support as required for the Beacon Support Centre and Housing team., • Involvement in Barnabus-wide activities and meetings., • Receiving supervision from the Recovery Manager or any other manager in the absence of the Case Work Team Leader., • Practical assistance in the support office and at fundraising events. Employment Details (Two positions available) Job Title: Homelessness Navigator Reports to: Case Work Team Leader Contract: Fixed Term 2.5 years. This role is funded, and dependent on future funding, this contract may be extended if the successful candidate agrees. Location: Based at Barnabus, 61 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY. The role requires multi-site outreach and a car is desirable. Working Pattern: Normally 8.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday, this role requires some early starts or late finishes. Rota to be agreed in advance. Hours: 40 hours per week with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch each day. Salary: £30,000 pa Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Benefits: 5% employer contribution to Barnabus pension scheme Barnabus operates a health cash plan to help with maintaining your health. This includes 8 face to face counselling sessions per year. How to apply Please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you are suitable for the role. IT and writing skills are essential for this role. The two positions will remain open until we find the most suitable candidates.

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  • Hygiene Operative
    Hygiene Operative
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Trafford Park, Stretford

    Hygiene Operative innovatefm are a soft service facilities management company based in Greater Manchester servicing a variety of customers throughout the UK. We have an exciting opening for a Hygiene Operative within our Hygiene Division. Main Duties: • Deep cleaning of commercial kitchens including grease extraction systems, ducting, fans, kitchen equipment, and walls/floors to a high standard and in a timely manner • Thoroughly completing any paperwork and reporting all findings back to Head Office with photographs, documentation, and measurements. **This role is working away from home, staying in hotels with your fellow teammates Monday-Friday & all applicants must live in the Bury/ Bolton/ Radcliffe or Manchester area** Please do not apply if you are unable to do this. There is a mix between some very local work and some national account work which can involve travelling around the country with occasional overnight stays required. All travel time is paid with an additional £18 per night allowance. All hotels are paid for by the company in advance! The role will predominantly be a 40-hour Monday-to-Friday role with overtime readily available. This will vary from early morning, afternoon, and nights so flexibility is a must. Weekend overtime may be required to suit business needs and paid at higher rates. Reporting directly to your line manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of several sites situated across the UK. This will include but not be limited to: • Kitchen Deep Cleans, • Ducting cleaning and inspecting to TR19 guidelines, • Completing TR19’s with site reports and attaching accompanying photos, • Equipment / structure / extract cleaning, • Working at heights, • Cleaning and sanitising different areas Starting Salary: £13.75 per hour for a Driver/ team leader and £12.40 for a Driver’s Mate which with additional bonus payments for driving, overnight stays, correctly completed paperwork, being a team leader plus more.. Travel and working away: This is a mobile role requiring travel to various customer/project sites. The successful candidate must be willing to work away from home, including overnight stays, when required. Flexibility regarding working locations, travel and working hours is essential.

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