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• £30,339 - £33,954 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week (This centre is closed on a Sunday) As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Your practice owner journey starts here. Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Realise your ownership ambitions with Vets for Pets practice ownership. Part of the Pets Group, which includes Pets at Home and Pets Grooming, Vets for Pets is one of the UKs largest veterinary groups, with a national network of over 450 locally owned, locally operated practices. Our practice ownership model is open to entrepreneurial veterinary professionals looking to take the next step in their career and become a Practice Owner. The Vets for Pets ownership model builds value for practice owners in many ways. It supercharges your start-up with instant brand recognition, access to over 8 million Pets Club customers to help build your client base and a salary from day one. Youll also be part of a 600-strong practice owner community, with expert teams to support you both professionally and personally. And dont forget, only the Vets for Pets partnership model will allow you to: • Earn 100% of your future practice profits, • Own 100% of the goodwill and asset value when the time comes to sell, • Complete clinical and operational autonomy to run your practice, your way. For many people, the first step in their journey to becoming a Practice Owner is an informal, confidential chat with one of our partnerships team to learn more about our model and discuss if practice ownership is the right next step for you. Interested to find out more and explore practice ownership with Vets for Pets? Contact the team today here: Our team will answer any questions you have and, when you're ready, discuss suitable practice locations and walk you through the next step business planning. Our finance and partnership sales team will work with you to create your business plan for your chosen practice. But dont just take our word for it, hear from Vets for Pets practice owners on their thoughts about our model and read about their journeys to ownership with us.

Responsibilities – Senior Planner As a Senior Planner, you will be expected to: • Programme Development: Lead the creation of detailed project programmes in Primavera P6., • Team Support: Mentor and guide the wider planning team to enhance capability and performance., • Technical Review: Analyse drawings, prepare material take‑offs, and calculate activity durations., • Integration: Assess subcontractor programmes and align them with the master schedule., • Timely Delivery: Ensure programmes are produced on schedule by managing interfaces across disciplines and developing integrated design, procurement, construction, and commissioning plans., • Progress Monitoring: Update, track, and communicate progress through programme narratives and dashboards., • Cross‑Functional Support: Provide planning expertise to pre‑contract, operations, and commercial teams., • Construction Knowledge: Apply civil construction techniques effectively within programme development., • Stakeholder Communication: Present programme details clearly to clients, operational teams, and subcontractors., • Operational Support: Deliver lookahead programmes and facilitate collaborative planning workshops., • Ownership: Take full responsibility for programme delivery and performance., • Risk Management: Identify programme risks and communicate them to operations and commercial teams., • Change Management: Incorporate Compensation Events (CEs) into the programme and, in collaboration with the commercial team, secure full contractual entitlement. Experience Required • A qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction to HND level (or equivalent)., • Previous operational experience as a Section Engineer or Sub‑Agent is desirable., • Proven experience in a planning role with a main contractor is essential., • Background in the energy sector is preferred., • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project., • Familiarity with time‑chainage software is advantageous, though not essential., • Strong understanding of NEC contracts., • Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience in developing Compensation Event (CE) programmes., • Experience in creating Power BI dashboards would be beneficial. What We Offer We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work–life balance: • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase up to five additional days, • Flexible and adaptable working arrangements, • Family‑friendly policies and a strong focus on work/life balance, • Mentoring programmes and continuous professional development opportunities, • Contributory pension scheme, • Annual bonus scheme, • Recognition initiatives and long‑service awards, • Car scheme and private medical insurance, • Access to our share‑save scheme, plus discounts such as cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships, • Confidential support and advice services for colleagues and their families About Our Energy Business We have extensive expertise in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators. Our transmission and distribution services cover the installation, maintenance, and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. This includes: • Excavation, cable laying, and jointing (fluid‑filled and XLPE), • Substation and overhead line works, • New build, repair, and refurbishment projects Join Our Team We are offering an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a supportive and hardworking team environment. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who thrive in collaborative settings.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Responsibilities • Set project timeline, • Monitor project deliverables, • Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress, • Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, • Strong business acumen in project planning and management, • Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

Role: Senior Project Planner Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland Contract type: Project contract on site. Key Responsibilities: • Review and analyse construction schedules, project records, and contracts to identify potential and actual claims., • Prepare and support the development of Extension of Time (EoT) and delay/disruption claims in line with contractual provisions., • Coordinate with project controls, legal, and commercial teams to develop robust claim strategies., • Provide independent assessments of entitlement, liability., • Maintain detailed records and documentation to support claims or defenses., • Assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims with contractors and clients., • Support dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, or arbitration when required., • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, or related field. Master’s or legal qualification is an advantage., • Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in construction claims and dispute resolution, ideally within major infrastructure programmes., • Solid understanding of standard construction contracts (e.g., Mainly NEC, but FIDIC or JCT is useful)., • Expertise in forensic delay analysis, planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), and quantum analysis., • Strong analytical, report writing, and negotiation skills., • Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, AACE, CIArb, ICE)., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Ecology Manager Location: Inverness, Scotland Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working available Salary: £45,000–£52,000 I’m working with a small but growing ecological consultancy based in Inverness to recruit an experienced Ecology Manager. With a core team of 15 and additional seasonal staff, the business is known for its close-knit, collaborative culture and supportive working environment. They’re social, passionate about ecology, and committed to staff development. This is a senior-level role (equivalent to an experienced Senior Consultant, just shy of Principal) offering the opportunity to lead a team of five ecologists and shape the delivery of diverse projects across Inverness, the Highlands, and the islands. Fieldwork on the islands includes chartered flights and accommodation, fully covered by the company. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support a team of 5 experienced ecologists, • Manage project delivery, resources, and budgets, • Oversee scheduling, team development, and career progression, • Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes, • Proven experience in ecological consultancy (senior consultant level or above), • Strong leadership and project management skills, • Excellent communication and client-facing abilities, • A collaborative mindset and commitment to team wellbeing, • £45,000–£52,000 with annual performance-linked review, • 25 days holiday + 9 statutory holidays, • Paid mileage at 45ppm, • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements, • Chartered flights and accommodation for island projects, • Funded study trips after years 1–3(+) to destinations such as Europe, the Americas, and Asia, • Supportive, social team culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing If you’re ready to take the next step in your ecology career and lead a team that values both professionalism and camaraderie, I’d love to speak with you. Please get in touch to arrange a confidential chat.

Title: Buyer for the construction industry Based on site full time- Port of Nigg Reporting to Procurement Management Outline As a fundamental member of the Supply function, with responsibility for direct reports, the Project Buyer will take ultimate “ownership” of relevant key projects within the company’s cross-functional team structure, covering all operational issues following design conception through to completion and delivery of the tangible product to the client. Responsibilities • Drive the progress of projects within the team, taking full ownership for your own projects to ensure they are delivered as required., • Provide status information, including any actions required to mitigate operational issues to relevant members of the team in a timely manner., • Ensure best price and delivery by means of benchmarking, interrogation of cost and negotiation with suppliers prior to submitting final costs., • Work proactively on methods to drive efficiency and reduce cost by means of optimising use of the supply chain., • Work with your team to ensure they are working smartly to allow resource to be used optimally., • Maintain budgetary control of all projects within the field of responsibility, providing a major contribution to the company’s financial reporting system., • Through active consultation with direct reports & fellow team members, particularly the Project Manager, plan and facilitate work throughput, responding to and controlling change to ensure appropriate prioritization of tasks and adherence to internal SLAs., • Ensure appropriate quality control / assurance is maintained at all stages of the supply chain. Planning and overseeing on-site supervision of work in progress where necessary., • Interact directly with our overseas liaison offices, suppliers, partners, and inter-company divisions by way of conventional communications media and when necessary, foreign travel., • Work with the Procurement Manager & Commercial Manager to help drive new supplier selection, development, and performance initiatives on a world-wide basis., • Provide advice and intelligence to Designers and Sales staff on the external processes and services we manage, in terms of availability and prevailing commercial influences. Requirements- • A track record of project buying within the construction industry., • An understanding of technical drawings., • Knowledge of the Export / Import process., • Direct experience of managing both domestic and over-seas suppliers, ideally in the Far East, UK & Eastern Europe., • Computer literacy with a high level of competence with spreadsheets, internal production planning software, Word & PowerPoint., • Highly numerate, able to analyse and add value to data., • Strong attention to detail., • Excellent budget control, • Willingness to explore all angles to achieve solutions., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,, • First-rate organisational skills., • A high energy level is an essential attribute.

This firms Corporate team continues to grow and they are looking to recruit a lawyer to join them. You will deal with a broad range of corporate transactions including complex, challenging and high-profile corporate matters. The team covers M&A, corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Ideally this role would suit an individual who has connections to the Highlands, Islands or Moray and who is proactive in business development in these areas however this is not essential. You must be able to work well within a team environment and be capable of dealing directly with numerous and varied client enquiries and transactions at any one time. The role is ideally suited for those who have ambitions to progress their career and is comfortable with a significant amount of client contact. The Commercial Real Estate teams are also looking for a Solicitor, they are well known for their work across commercial and residential development, and in the investment, marine economy, energy supply chain, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and industrial sectors. They are looking to grow the team to meet client demand and market opportunities. The team deals with commercial property purchases and sales, leases and lease management work, investment, development, portfolio management, corporate support and funding; offering a great opportunity for a responsive and driven lawyer who will be given direct client contact, business development opportunities and support to make the most of their talent. The Private Client team are looking, you will have a varied caseload and will deal with all aspects of Wills, trusts, estate planning (to include IHT and CGT planning), executries and adults with incapacity matters. We would love the successful candidate to have existing experience of each of the following: • Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning, including agricultural and business property reliefs., • Drafting Trusts and complex Will provisions to meet clients’ bespoke needs., • Managing executry and trust administrations, including for taxable complex estates, • Delivering proactive and detailed advice to clients particularly in relation tax planning

Are you passionate about people, change, and making a real difference in your every day work ? Community Integrated Care is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic and driven People Specialist to join our regional team and help shape the future of our workforce. This is a permanent part-time role offering 15 hours per week to support our services across the North of Scotland and Highlands. We would welcome applications from people based in Inverness, Elgin, Fochabers or Aberdeen as regional travel is required as part of the role. What is The Deal for you? • Flexibility! You can work your hours over 4 days or 5 days, You need to be available to visit services and attend meetings at our regional office, but otherwise you can work from home., • Competitive Salary: £30,000- £33,000 per annum (dependent upon experience) and a £3,000 car allowance (this will be pro rata to your contracted hours), • Pension: contributory pension scheme, • Benefits: life assurance, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app, • Best Lives Bolder: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder, • Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!, • Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life As a People Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of delivering our Regional People Plan, supporting organisational change, and partnering with operational leaders to drive performance, engagement, and growth. You’ll be a trusted advisor, coach, and collaborator—helping to embed a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Senior People Business Partner, the People Specialist will work within a region to provide HR support on a day-to-day basis. Liaising with and supporting the Senior People Business Partner to provide a comprehensive HR service to managers and colleagues within the charity. Day to Day • Supporting the Senior People Business Partner to deliver strategic people initiatives across the region., • Leading on organisational change activities including TUPE, acquisitions, restructures, and contract transitions., • Partnering with Service Leaders to coach and support them in developing and delivering their people strategies., • Driving recruitment efforts in collaboration with the Recruitment team to meet workforce planning needs., • Liaising with People Services to resolve HR queries efficiently and effectively., • Producing insightful people data and analysis to inform decision-making and track progress. Our Ideal Candidate • CIPD qualified with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development., • Proven experience in a multi-site HR/People role, ideally within a large or complex organisation., • Confident in managing change, employee relations, and recruitment processes., • Skilled in coaching, data analysis, and building strong stakeholder relationships., • A proactive, self-motivated individual with high integrity and a passion for empowering others., • Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Why join us • Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and people-first leadership., • Make a tangible impact on the lives of employees and the quality of services delivered., • Enjoy a flexible working environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date. Interested and want to know a bit more? To find out more about our charity check out: ___ To find out more about our charity check out: We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

Why join ERIKS? Join ERIKS UK&I OnSite Division Powering Industry from the Inside Out At ERIKS UK&I, our OnSite teams are based directly on-site with our customers, playing a critical role in managing and optimising the industrial supply chain. We ensure the right engineering components, MRO products, and services are always on hand, helping reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and keep industry running smoothly. Were not engineers on the tools, were trusted supply chain experts who support operational success from within. Our presence on-site allows us to build strong, trusted partnerships and deliver tailored, data-driven solutions that add value where it matters most at the heart of our customers' operations! If you enjoy solving problems, working in an inclusive team environment and making a meaningful impact, youll find your place with us, because we believe diverse perspectives help us build better solutions, together. Location: Inverness About the Role: Conduct daily Health and Safety inspections & completing Safety Report Cards to resolve hazards, near misses and capture safety successes to ensure the safety of both ERIKS and the Customer Responsible for ensuring that the Engineering stores is operating to the ERIKS standard as defined in The Playbooks Inventory Management and Stores Management Obligations. Management of the Engineering Stores to 5S principles Creation and delivery of a stores and inventory management plan which demonstrates ERIKS commitment to Continuous Improvement at our Customer Premises Introduce robust inventory control processes to enable inventory accuracy & availability & promoting adherence to booking out principles through detailed stores inductions for every customer stores user Creation and management of PI count plans to include investigation and reporting of stock outs/discrepancies. Making clear recommendations to the customer to improve stock accuracy measures based on findings. Optimisation of inventory including ensuring min max reviews are completed twice annually & redundant inventory identification & management Responsible for creation and management of the plan to manage critical parts as defined by the customer Deputise for Customer Operations Manager through any periods of absence Working Hours: Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 16:30 Total Hours: 40 Breaks: 30 mins Key Skills, Experience & Requirements: Understanding and experience in delivering best in class stores management principles General knowledge of stores operations & inventory management systems and principles Evidence of competent use of Microsoft Office Systems (Excel) to analyse multiple data sources to aid inventory management planning Strong management experience in delivering customer service excellence through a team Problem Solving able to quickly identify and resolve issues such as inventory discrepancies or unexpected shortages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and develop solutions to prevent recurrence following strong root cause analysis Strong planning and organisational skills- must be able to develop detailed and methodical improvement plans in line with ERIKS procedures and deliver on actions Ability to plan appropriately to deliver Continuous Improvement Initiatives Customer focused with the desire to deliver an outstanding customer experience Attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively Whats in it for you? Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work: Time Off That Works for You 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to buy up to 5 extra days 1 paid wellbeing day per year Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts Security & Support Company sick pay from day one Contributory pension scheme Group income protection (after qualifying period) Life assurance Extra Perks Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave Fertility leave and support Who are we? Were ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better. With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, youre never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors through to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are. Were proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward. Were building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging arent just words, theyre central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, youll find it here. So what are you waiting for? Lets build something remarkable together. ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Inverness Salary: Competitive + Commission + Company Car/Allowance + Benefits Working Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (open to flexible working arrangements) Contract: Permanent, Full Time At Agilico were on a journey to build a better future for our people and planet. Were proud to be the UKs pioneering Circular-First workplace technology business. From supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, implementing a wide range of environmental initiatives, and achieving Net Zero status by 2030, were dedicated to integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations. We want our actions to cause a ripple effect across our business, our customers, our network and our supply chain. Every action, no matter how small, has the power to create meaningful change. Together, we can amplify our efforts and pave the way for a more sustainable tomorrow. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Director, you will be responsible for the management of key client accounts, along with the planning and direction of any marketing campaigns. Account Directors must take overall charge of their customer base and play an essential team-leading role by way of delegating projects and monitoring workflow. Establishing and building client relationships by way of gaining a thorough understanding of their business and the market it operates in is vital. Key responsibilities: Proactively identify business opportunities for both new and existing customers, ensuring that overall account performance is tracked and monitored to meet revenue targets. Create an account strategy to drive sales across the business, liaising with management in identifying business success factors and risks. Prepare monthly overview of client activities, revenue forecast and deals in the pipeline. Producing proposals and presentations for customers and Manage contract renewals and perform contract and financial negotiations. Work closely with the account management team to meet or exceed client expectations, providing feedback and guidance as necessary. Actively liaise with the Telecoms division to expand cross selling opportunities. Serve as the point of contact for customers in the given portfolio, ensuring relationships are built with key personnel. Monitor client satisfaction post sale, ensuring a high level of customer service internally. Skills & Experience: A minimum of 5 years sales experience in a sales role, specifically Managed Print or Telecoms. Proven track record of growing new and existing business with large customer accounts Experience of being in a target driven fast-paced high reward environment Strong negotiation, influencing and overall management skills Fantastic interpersonal skills and can easily network to identify key influencers and decision makers Is a natural leader and motivator of people Uses initiative, is a team player and holds a strong work ethic. In return for your hard work, we offer acompetitive benefits package, to include : 23 days holiday rising to 28, plus bank holidays CSR volunteer day per holiday year Referral bonuses Healthcare Cash-plan Life Assurance Voucher and discount hub Cycle to work scheme Comprehensive EAP scheme Hybrid working arrangements If you like the sound of this role and feel you have all the relevant skills, we would love to hear from you! TPBN1_UKTJ