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Health and Safety Advisor | Leicester | £35,000-£45,000 + Further Benefits Are you ready to advance your Health and Safety career within a leading manufacturing environment that prioritises your development? Do you excel in roles that require both problem-solving and strong communication, and are you eager to apply these skills in a fast-paced production setting? Does the chance to drive real change and enhance safety standards within a major, international manufacturing operation inspire you? If these questions strike a chord, you might be interested in this Health and Safety Advisor role in Leicester. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of safety initiatives across two large facilities while enjoying support from a confident and established Health and Safety function. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Advisor will include: Assisting in ensuring the sites are compliant with both UK legislation and wider global strategy for Health and Safety. Delivering risk assessments across the site whilst accurately reporting on health and safety performance alongside the Health and Safety Manager. Engaging with key internal stakeholders and operational staff regularly. Providing health and safety support across both sites and always seeking opportunities to improve and develop Health and Safety culture. The successful Health and Safety Advisor will have: Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing space. NEBOSH certificate or equivalent. Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders. An enthusiastic and positive approach to Health and Safety.What does the Health and Safety Advisor role offer you? Join a continental brand that's committed to your personal and professional development, with strong leadership support and clear progression opportunities. Circa £40,000, with private healthcare to boot. 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, discounts via the staff shop, salary sacrifice scheme, an employee assistance programme. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career further within an exciting organisation who have an enviable reputation in their field. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Sam Tearne on or (phone number removed) Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Take a look at other opportunities . Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you. Health and Safety Advisor | Leicester | £35,000-£45,000 + Further Benefits

Electrical Installation Technician (Entry Level) Uniting what’s next in traffic. Electrical Installation Technician (Entry Level) At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all. Our Commitment: At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as an Installation Engineer. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team environment. While prior traffic industry experience is not required, a willingness to learn and a passion for on-site work are essential. Responsibilities: Assist in the installation of traffic signals, controllers, pedestrian crossings, and ancillary equipment. Manage and troubleshoot tasks across various sites daily. Conduct electrical tests and pre-commissioning checks. Maintain clear communication with customers and fellow contractors on site. Ensure all work is completed to specification, meeting high standards and deadlines. Participate in mandatory product and industry accreditation training. Flexibility for out-of-hours work to meet service and contract demands. Adhere to health and safety protocols, prioritizing hazard identification and mitigation. Qualifications & Experience: Ideally possess an electrical qualification or some relevant experience (training provided for those without). Cooperative and proactive, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Ability to transition between tasks and work areas while acquiring new skills. Detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work. Strong communication skills and a team player mentality. Full UK Driving License required; company van and tools provided. Comfortable working outdoors and at heights. We offer: Competitive base salary with annual bonus. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service. 37.5-hour working week with paid overtime and unsociable hours uplift. Company vehicle, tools, PPE, and uniform provided. Excellent pension scheme with matching contributions. Flexible benefits package tailored to personal needs (including gym membership, private medical healthcare). How do I apply? We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. About Us: We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world. What else do I need to know? To stay up to date with what we’re up to at Yunex Traffic UK, including our events and some of our exciting new job roles, sign up for our UK Recruitment Newsletter

Support Desk Engineer Uniting what’s next in traffic. At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all. Our Commitment: At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Support Desk Engineer. You will be the point of contact for our customers and work proactively support our range of solutions to ensure that they can do their bit in addressing local challenges with road transport and the environment whilst delivering an exceptional level of service Responsibilities: Be the primary Engineer supporting a selection of Clients and becoming a key contact for any support issues and queries. Own and be responsible for providing exceptional support to our Clients and our range of bespoke enforcement solutions. Achieve this via onsite and remote working processes resolving a range of complex hardware and software issues within SLAs so that we can meet our contractual obligations. Work closely with the Senior Enforcement Engineers to improve incident life-cycle timing and solution efficiency and reliability. Assist with rollouts of software and service upgrades. Work with other Engineers and Sub-Contractors to plan and support on-street maintenance activities for the system safely and effectively. Qualifications & Experience: Someone with a Degree, Technical Degree, training or equivalent work experience working with PC hardware and software; fault finding, diagnosing and repairing. Someone who is interested in learning bespoke and technical systems. Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail Someone with a working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and basic networking principles Someone who is proactive and result-oriented (you’ll also have a structured and hands-on approach to complex tasks). Someone who can work on their own or as part of a team; works well with other people and communicates effectively within the team and with clients. Advantageously someone with an understanding of SQL and possesses ability create queries to manipulate and retrieve data. Any ITIL qualifications would be beneficial Someone happy to travel across the UK to support customer systems. With full UK driving licence. We offer: Competitive base salary plus annual bonus 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service 37.5-hour working week. Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution Flexible benefits tailored to your needs Ongoing training and development, including support for professional memberships How do I apply? We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. About Us: We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world. What else do I need to know? To stay up to date with what we’re up to at Yunex Traffic UK, including our events and some of our exciting new job roles, sign up for our UK Recruitment Newsletter

Site Manager Location: Hinkley, Leicester We are looking for an experienced and proactive Site Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day management and operational performance of our client's property portfolio. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, deliver exceptional customer service, oversee budgets, and help drive continuous improvement across the site. This is an opportunity for a confident and solutions‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and takes pride in maintaining high operational standards. Key Responsibilities Customer & Client Management Build strong, trust‑based relationships with clients and tenants, delivering a best‑in‑class service experience. Attend client meetings and represent the site with professionalism and clarity. Prepare, monitor, and control service agreements in line with client budgets. Track and analyse KPIs, implementing corrective actions to improve performance across all buildings. Act as the primary point of contact for major works and projects on-site. Produce high‑quality management reports for internal and client use. Work with the Building Manager and Procurement teams to ensure all external contracts meet company standards. Oversee FM activities on-site, coordinating subcontractors and service partners. Ensure work orders are created and approved before work begins. Attend regular internal and client meetings (daily/weekly/monthly). Manage daily site-based customer relationships, including Senior Technicians and the Area Manager. Communicate changes to site scope or service requirements to the Contract Manager. Support the preparation of quotes for additional works and process approvals via Web Quote. Coordinate approved extra works (up to £30k in value) with subcontractors. Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and feed into continuous‑improvement initiatives. Maintain high standards of building fabric and upkeep within agreed budgets. Provide timely solutions to operational issues and support ad‑hoc requests. QHSE & Compliance Lead on all Health & Safety compliance for the site, including oversight of third‑party service providers. Maintain and audit logbooks in accordance with statutory requirements. Keep all mandatory records up to date (e.g., asset register, emergency plans, management information). Plan and execute fire and evacuation drills, ensuring readiness and compliance. Maintain accurate and current emergency plans and site maps. Liaise with local authorities where required. Assess and manage on-site risks, including insurance‑related issues. Work with the on‑site planner to support scheduling, work allocation, and corrective actions. Oversee work order completion through client systems. Manage Avetta compliance for employees and subcontractors. Ensure the site team follows all QHSE processes, including PPE usage and inspection. Complete required documentation (e.g., OP61, OP63) monthly. Conduct dynamic risk assessments for jobs not covered by existing assessments. Escalate work requests outside the agreed scope where needed. Lead monthly toolbox talks and ensure all sign‑offs are uploaded. Ensure submission of weekly hazard reports from all team members. Complete actions from QHSE and AGM audits within defined timeframes. Report all incidents and accidents, producing RCA and "learning from experience" documentation. People Management Lead and support the on-site team, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times. Approve holiday requests, manage sickness reporting, and process parental leave requests. Obtain client approval for Engineer and Facilities Coordinator overtime and ensure recharge accuracy. Authorise timesheets and ensure weekly submissions (by 09:00 Monday), including hazard reports. Act as first point of contact for pay queries, encouraging engineers to self‑check timesheets before escalating. Who We're Looking For A confident people leader with experience managing multi‑disciplinary FM teams. Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance, and contractor management. Excellent client‑facing skills with the ability to build strong relationships. Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise in a busy environment. Strong problem-solving abilities with a continuous‑improvement mindset

Rhino Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established, multidisciplinary design consultancy in Leicester, who are looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to support their continued growth. About the Company Our client is a respected practice with civil engineering at the core of its expertise. They deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including retail, education, commercial, leisure and culture, heritage, residential developments, and student accommodation. Their civil and structural engineering teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, practical solutions, fostering long-term client relationships and repeat business. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Senior Civil Engineer to take a leading role within a dynamic team. You will be responsible for managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the successful delivery of a wide range of developments. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to completion, • Manage project teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary design professionals, • Oversee the production of technical drawings, reports, and calculations, • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and external authorities Requirements • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), • Significant experience within the building and construction sector, • Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design, • Proven experience in project management and team leadership, • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines, • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, • Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing consultancy, • Leadership role with real influence on project delivery, • Diverse and high-profile project portfolio, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package