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At MSV Housing we’re committed to making sure our customers have good quality, safe homes and our Electricians are key to making this happen. We are looking to recruit an experienced Electrician to join our established team. Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Electrical, our Electricians provide a technical and customer?focused service, carrying out the maintenance, repair, installation and inspection of electrical equipment across the Group’s properties and partner equipment. In addition, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for advocating on behalf of people and communities. What do our Electricians do; Deliver a high?quality, customer?focused electrical service, carrying out maintenance, repairs, installations, inspections, testing and certification across domestic and commercial properties in line with legislation and NICEIC standards. Liaise effectively with tenants, customers, colleagues, managers and contractors to plan work, manage access, prioritise workloads and achieve excellent turnaround times and customer satisfaction. Diagnose and rectify electrical faults, maintain associated systems (including fire alarms, security systems, emergency lighting, PV panels and heating support), and recommend improvements to the asset stock. Maintain accurate records, reports, schedules and compliance documentation, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and provides value for money. Work safely and professionally at all times, using correct equipment, PPE and risk assessments, supporting apprentices where required, taking part in out?of?hours cover, and representing the Group positively. What we are looking for; Recognised electrical qualifications, including City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and be fully conversant with the latest IEE Wiring Regulations (18th Edition), with a good understanding of Part P Building Regulations. Proven experience working as an Electrician across domestic and/or commercial properties, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong technical competence in diagnosing faults, carrying out electrical repairs, installations, inspections, testing and certification, including minor works and electrical condition reports. Excellent customer focus and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with tenants, colleagues, contractors and external partners. Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices, including working at height and in varied environments. Effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage diaries and maintain accurate records. A full, current driving licence and willingness to take part in out?of?hours and emergency call?out rotas. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key. You’ll be based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. As this job is based within our property care team where you’ll be entering the homes of our customers, a basic criminal records background check (free of charge to you) is required. A criminal conviction does not necessarily stop you from working with us. All decisions regarding convictions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding young people can be found in our Safeguarding policy attached alongside this vacancy’s candidate pack. We offer a range of great benefits including: Company vehicle Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contribution. Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay. Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Alex Orange, Operations Manager (Repairs) - Interview dates are to be confirmed, interviews will be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early. We’re passionate about inclusion and we’d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for

Graduate Teaching Assistant Got your degree and unsure what to do next? Teaching Personnel are working with a number of Secondary Schools in Tameside who are looking for outgoing and confident Graduates to start after the summer holiday on a full-time basis, 5 days a week (8:30 to 3:30pm) in September. On the Manchester South Secondary team at Teaching Personnel, we specifically work with client secondary schools in Tameside, including Droylsden, Ashton, Hyde and Glossop. All of our client schools are in walking distance of local tram and bus stops, so are very accessible via public transport, but also have onsite car parks. A successful applicant has the potential to earn up to £530 per week (depending on experience). Responsibilities of Graduate Teaching Assistants: Working closely with dedicated school Departments to identify and support those students who would benefit from additional help. Championing students who are academically gifted and need pushing in order to excel. Providing 1:1 tutor support and interventions with small groups. Offering detailed feedback on student progress and development to teachers. Monitoring and always applying school behaviour practice and helping teachers to improve and maintain behaviour standards. Our client schools are looking for reliable and organised graduates who specialise in any subjects, to support a variety of secondary school students. It is essential that applicants are outgoing and approachable in order for them to connect with students from a variety of different backgrounds. . All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. If you are interested in applying for this role (or being eligible for any other roles that Teaching Personnel might have to offer) then please attach your most up to date CV as a file below in order to be considered. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Project Quantity Surveyor Manchester - £45,000 - £58,000 About the Company A well-established and growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the UK. The business specialises in public sector and commercial developments, including blue light facilities, education, and refurbishment schemes. Operating across the Midlands and the North, the company delivers design and build projects typically valued up to £15 million. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing client relationships through major frameworks, the company offers a stable and supportive environment with clear opportunities for career development. The Role Due to continued growth, the company is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Manchester. The role will involve supporting and managing the commercial delivery of design and build refurbishment projects across blue light and commercial sectors, with project values up to £15 million. You will work closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and within budget. As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Assisting with the commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account Preparing cost plans, valuations, and financial reports Procurement and management of subcontract packages Managing variations and change control processes Monitoring project costs and budgets Supporting the preparation of final accounts Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and the internal project team Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager as required The Ideal Candidate The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will have experience working with a main contractor and will be comfortable managing the commercial aspects of refurbishment and design and build projects. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will have: Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment Experience working on commercial or public sector construction projects Understanding of design and build refurbishment projects Experience working on projects up to £15 million is advantageous Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills Good communication and negotiation abilities Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred What's on Offer Competitive salary of £45,000 - £58,000 Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects Stable pipeline of work through established frameworks Supportive and collaborative working environment Genuine opportunities for career progression Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM TPBN1_UKTJ

A secondary school in the south Manchester area is looking for a number of Learning Support Assistants to join their SEN department working with students who require additional support, starting at the beginning on the new academic year in September. The school are looking for Learning Support Assistants who are ideally experienced in providing in-class support as a support member of a school team but this is not essential. Prior experience in any educational setting would be highly desirable including youth work, support work or mentoring. The successful educators should be confident in working with students of all ages between 11 and 16 as the timetable is such that it covers all year groups and across a variety of subjects. There may also be the opportunity to provide support to smaller groups of students or on a 1 to 1 basis depending upon your subject specialism. Important highlights of the Learning Support Assistant role: Earn up to £2000 per month supporting as a Learning Support Assistant dependent upon confirmed hours Start at this supportive school on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Opportunity to assist within the classroom, working under the direction of the class teacher but also on a 1 to 1 basis with students outside of the classroom A chance to work across all subjects and with a variety of students, including those with SEN, gifted and talented and those that require additional support with certain subject areas Work with specific students identified as requiring additional assistance Any interest or experience working as a Teaching Assistant in the past or in a similar setting would be highly desirable so please do highlight this on your application. This could be working with students that require behavioural assistance or providing intervention. The school are looking for individuals who are looking for a support assistant role and are therefore keen on pursuing a career in the education sector. Confidence, adaptability and being motivated are key aspects of this support role. The school is situated in the central area of South Manchester, which is very easily accessible from the surrounding areas of Stockport, Burnage, Cheadle, Bramhall and Reddish Vale to name just a few. This school would suit a Learning Support Assistant who is located in the Wythenshawe or Altrincham/Sale area given the local transport links in the surrounding areas. If the successful Learning Support Assistant drove, then this could also be easily accessed via the M60 ring road with the school having a large on site, secure car park. Work within the SEN department, assisting students that require further support Also suitable for those who may not have had school based experience but perhaps youth work experience or worked supporting young adults aged 11 – 16 If you are an experienced LSA, TA, Mentor or have transferable skills which would stand you in good stead to fulfil this role well, then please apply now with your latest CV and a short covering statement. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website