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EHS Manager role working with a globally leading chemical manufacturer in the Huddersfield area paying up to £70,000 plus many great benefits! Offering a great opportunity to join the site leadership team and influence a positive health and safety culture across their COMAH regulated site. They are renowned for their commitment to delivering innovative products that add value to the lives of their customers worldwide. With continuous growth driven by ongoing development and investment, it is an exciting time to join their team as an EHS Manager at their COMAH site. Salary and Benefits of the EHS Manager • Annual Salary up to £75,000 (DOE), • Performance Related Annual Bonus, • Private Medical, Business and Travel Insurance, • Competitive Company Pension Scheme (up to 9% Employer Contribution), • 33 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Years of Service), • Life Assurance Policy 4 X Annual Salary, • And many other benefits! Role of the EHS Manager As the EHS Manager, you will promote best practice for the management of Health, Safety and Environmental factors in order to achieve continuous improvement and performance of the Health and Safety on site. Key Responsibilities: • To maintain good working knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines, including: COMAH, Human Factors, DSEAR PUWER, COSHH etc., • To ensure that all programmes of work are identified to ensure compliance with the correct regulations and regulatory bodies., • Lead the development and improvement of the safety management systems to ensure that hazards are identifies and risks are evaluated proactively., • To support the engineering and new product development areas by developing robust systems to assess new projects and ensure that they are safe before operation on the manufacturing plant., • Developing strong links with parent companies to ensure best practice is shared and learnt. Essential Criteria of the EHS Manager: • Strong background within HSE Leadership within a process manufacturing environment, • Previous experience of working on a COMAH Regulated Site within a health and safety related position, • Degree qualified within a relevant subject / field, • Hold a NEBOSH qualification, • Knowledge and understanding of Process Safety, • Knowledgeable within EHS legislation and regulations, • Understanding of REACH Regulations How to Apply: If this position of the EHS Manager sounds like something that could be of interest, submit your CV to apply direct! Alternatively, please reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment for further details.

Risk & Opportunity Manager Confidential Defence Engineering Organisation Full-Time | Permanent Reporting to: Head of PMO Location: UK-based | Occasional Domestic Travel (5%) About the Company We are a leading engineering organisation specialising in mechanical power transmission solutions for defence and industrial applications. With a long-established heritage, global operations, and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions, we support critical programmes across defence, marine, industrial, and power sectors. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Risk & Opportunity Manager to join our PMO function and lead the management of project risk and opportunity across a diverse portfolio of programmes. The Role As the Risk & Opportunity Manager, you will be responsible for leading the identification, assessment, mitigation, and management of risks and opportunities across multiple projects and programmes. You will work closely with Project Managers, stakeholders, and leadership teams to ensure a consistent and effective risk management framework is embedded across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with strong project controls experience, analytical capability, and the confidence to challenge constructively while driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Risk & Opportunity Management • Lead the end-to-end Project Risk & Opportunity Management process across the project portfolio, • Develop and maintain Risk & Opportunity Management Plans during project initiation, • Coordinate and facilitate risk identification workshops, assessments, and response planning sessions, • Monitor and manage risks, opportunities, and associated action plans with assigned owners, • Maintain the central Risk & Opportunity Register and ensure data integrity Portfolio & Programme Support • Identify common risks and opportunities across projects and escalate where appropriate, • Support reporting activities across Project, Programme, and Portfolio levels, • Analyse trends, emerging risks, and areas of concern to support decision-making Quantitative Risk Analysis • Oversee quantitative risk analysis activities including:, • Monte Carlo simulation, • Sensitivity analysis, • Probabilistic modelling, • Interpret analysis results and provide recommendations for mitigation and control strategies Process Improvement & Training • Maintain and improve risk management tools, templates, and methodologies, • Deliver training and guidance to project teams and stakeholders, • Promote a culture of proactive risk awareness and management across the business Stakeholder Collaboration • Work collaboratively with PMO, Programme teams, and functional leaders, • Coordinate external specialist support services where required About You Essential Skills & Experience • Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, • Experience managing project risk and opportunity within complex programmes, • Knowledge of quantitative risk analysis techniques and tools, • Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, • Strong analytical and organisational capability, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications • Degree or equivalent professional experience, • Project Management and/or Risk Management qualifications, • Experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries We're looking for someone who demonstrates: • Integrity and professionalism, • Collaborative working style, • Confidence to challenge constructively, • Strong leadership and coaching capability, • Adaptability and problem-solving mindset, • High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills Working Hours • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday to Friday, • Additional hours as required to meet business needs Why Join Us? • Work on complex, high-profile programmes, • Be part of a growing and collaborative PMO function, • Opportunity to shape and improve enterprise risk management practices, • Join a business with strong technical expertise and international reach

As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the company's Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process. GPS Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced, process-driven Qualit

A bespoke manufacturing business is looking for a Production Administrator, 42.5 hour working week, flexible working times, permanent position, paying circa £30k annually depending on experience. Offering a complete end-to-end service for customers nationwide. The company pride themselves on delivering high-quality, tailored products that are built and tested in-house to meet individual customer requirements. The Production Administrator is a site based role in the outskirts of Huddersfield. Commutable from Elland , Halifax , Brighouse, Sowerby bridge or areas along the M62 . We are recruiting for a Production Administrator to join the Operations team, reporting to the Planning Manager. This role is responsible for supporting the smooth and efficient running of operational processes, with a strong focus on administration, compliance, coordination and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Production Administrator : Manage and maintain compliance records and operational documentation. Coordinate warranty processes. Keep operational reports and records up to date. Carry out routine operational checks accurately and on time. Process invoices and related paperwork. Communicate with suppliers and external service providers. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support users with internal systems and help resolve process-related issues. Provide general administrative support to the department. Use ERP and MRP systems (essential experience required).The successful Production Administrator will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication skills are essential to build positive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners. Desired Skills for the Production Administrator : Previous experience within an SME environment advantageous. Experience within manufacturing, operations or production environments preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service experience. Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Used ERP and MRP systems Excellent organisational skills, time management and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment. If you are interested in the Production Administrator role please contact Maisie at E3 Recruitment

Role: Quality Manager Salary: Circa £40,000-£45,000 (Neg on Experience) Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Days GPS Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced, process-driven Quality Manager to lead and develop all quality and compliance activities across the site based in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality professional with strong ISO knowledge and auditing experience to make a real impact within a growing operation. The Role As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process. You will work closely with production, engineering, and senior management teams to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained across all departments. Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS), • Lead internal and external ISO audits, • Ensure compliance with relevant ISO standards and customer requirements, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, • Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventative actions, • Develop and monitor quality procedures, KPIs, and reporting systems, • Conduct supplier and process audits where required, • Support production teams in improving quality performance and reducing waste, • Liaise with customers regarding quality-related matters The Candidate • Previous experience in a Quality Manager position within manufacturing, • Strong process-driven mindset, • Qualified and experienced with ISO standards and auditing, • Internal and/or Lead Auditor qualification advantageous, • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, • Strong communication and leadership abilities

Business Improvement Administrator Part-Time 30 hours per week 4 days Salary £26,000 pro rata 3 days in the office 1 day WFH after probation 5% Pension | 23 Days Holiday (pro rata) We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Business Improvement Administrator to join a Business Improvement team for a growing business in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing information, improving processes and working collaboratively across departments. You will play a key role in supporting quality assurance activity and driving continuous improvement across the organisation. The Role Working closely with the Business Improvement Manager, you will conduct quality audits, analyse findings and support teams to implement meaningful improvements. Your work will directly contribute to raising service standards, improving operational efficiency and strengthening overall performance. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Reporting Conduct audits across call quality, CRM data and client meetings Analyse findings and present clear, actionable insights Share feedback with managers and support corrective actions Track actions through to completion and maintain accurate QA records Support the creation of dashboards and performance reports Process Improvement Contribute to the development and refinement of QA processes Expand QA coverage across departments Support training and staff development linked to QA outcomes Identify opportunities to enhance quality standards and reduce failure rates Collaboration & Projects Act as a point of contact for QA-related queries Build strong working relationships across teams Provide administrative support to business improvement projects Track milestones and flag delays where necessary Compliance & Documentation Ensure QA activities align with internal policies and regulations Support audit readiness and compliance reviews Maintain clear, up-to-date QA procedures About You Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Confident presenting findings to different audiences Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience with CRM systems beneficial Experience in Quality checking calls, administration or Learning and Development Please click apply or call Rachel for more info on (phone number removed) Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

Job Title: Customer Service Administrator Salary: Up to £28,000 Location: Huddersfield Our client is currently looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join the team on a permanent basis. An excellent opportunity supporting the wider team from processing customer orders to liaising with the production & logistics team to ensure goods get out the door on time. Duties: Liaise with third-party logistics partners to coordinate and arrange on-time in full deliveries to site Send order confirmations to customers and advise of any changes to orders and delivery schedules Collaborate with colleagues to streamline administrative and logistics processes Maintain Warehouse calendar for both goods received and outbound deliveries Raise Purchase orders for goods and transport Proactively support Sector Managers with daily tasks, enquiries, quotations and orders. Ensure that all required information is recorded within CRM. Provide pricing, tenders and quotations for manufactured products, bought in products / services and suggest alternative products and prices against competitor products. Regularly follow up quotations, update CRM in agreement with the relevant Sector Manager. Become competent in product costing and pricing using pricelist. Support and deputise for Sector Managers in their absence Work in conjunction with Sector Managers to assist in projects and identify qualified leads to input onto the CRM system Sales order processing – receive and process customers’ orders: liaise with finance, production departments and coordinate deliveries to provide an on time, fully invoiced customer service. Liaise with Supply Chain for DIR (direct to site) product costs Work collaboratively with department managers and support team members to ensure excellent customer service, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help troubleshoot problems Work in compliance with the Company’s QA procedures Effective interdepartmental communication to ensure excellent customer service To fully understand and respond to client needs by building and maintaining relationships and providing excellent customer service INDAB

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Contracts Support Team Leader/ Manager to join their growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident people manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams, improving processes and building strong working relationships across the business. Location: Halifax - hybrid 3 days in the office 2 from home Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 The Role You will be responsible for leading a team of Contracts Administrators, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance and operational support across the business. Key responsibilities include: Managing, coaching and supporting a team of Contracts Administrators Conducting regular one-to-ones and supporting team development plans Prioritising workloads and promoting collaboration within the team Working closely with operational teams to ensure smooth project delivery and handovers Monitoring targets, SLAs and KPIs to ensure deadlines are achieved Producing reports and management information as required Supporting strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives Assisting with office facilities coordination and Health & Safety standards Attending operational and planning meetings Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company procedures Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues and third partiesAbout You The successful candidate will have: Previous experience managing or supervising a team Strong planning and organisational skills Confidence liaising with customers and clients The ability to delegate effectively and manage workloads A proactive and solution-focused approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment A hands-on approach with a strong desire to lead and develop a team This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing business offering long-term stability and career development. Please click apply or email Rachel (url removed) Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

Warehouse Manager Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Reporting to: Operations Director Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 The company is an importer, distributor, and brand builder of world-class beers from Europe, the USA, and Japan. They work closely with independent brewers and a diverse customer base including bar owners, pub groups, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and major retailers. Role Overview The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the National Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Operations Director, the role translates operational plans and priorities into consistent site-level execution, ensuring service levels, cost control, and people standards are delivered within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment. This role plays a key part in enabling short-term performance excellence and long-term efficiency improvements across the warehouse operation. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Lead and manage all daily warehouse activities including goods-in, stock control, replenishment, picking, repacking, loading, returns, samples, POS, and glassware. • Ensure process disciplines, working standards, and operational controls are consistently applied across all warehouse activities. • Plan and prioritise labour resources across daily and weekly peaks in collaboration with the Operations Director and Assistant Warehouse Manager, escalating risk, constraints, or service impacts as appropriate. • Work closely with the Transport Manager to align warehouse output with transport plans and delivery schedules. People Management & Culture • Lead, coach, and develop warehouse colleagues to create a high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. • Manage performance, attendance, and development plans ensuring clear expectations, regular feedback, and capability development across the warehouse team. • Supporting teams through operational and systems change. Continuous Improvement • Taking a ‘right-first-time’ approach, drive process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, space utilisation, and service performance. Use data and root-cause analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. • Support the implementation and optimisation of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and site layout improvements ensuring solutions practical, scalable, and aligned to operational needs. • Apply sound judgement when balancing process complexity, system configuration, and cost-benefit considerations, escalating recommendations where investment decisions are required. Resource Planning & Cost Control • Plan labour and equipment resources in line with forecast volumes and operational priorities. • Use a data driven mindset to improve labour efficiency and cost control. • Minimise waste, damages, and rework while maintaining high service level standards. Training & Capability • Ensure all warehouse colleagues are capability assessed and appropriately trained for their roles, including inductions, system training, and equipment training. • Review training needs regularly to ensure skills, certifications, and compliance remain current. Health, Safety & Compliance • Lead a Health & Safety culture where safety is seen as something we do for our people. • Promote open reporting of hazards, near-misses, and unsafe behaviours, treating these as opportunities to learn, improve, and prevent harm. • Chair Health & Safety meetings, and lead incident and near-miss investigation, ensuring effective Health & Safety training across the warehouse in line with group Health & Safety policies and expectations set by the Operations Director. • Ensure compliance with FLT operations, daily equipment checks, defect reporting, and safe working practices Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Proven warehouse management experience within FMCG or fast-moving distribution environments. • Strong people leadership experience within a changing or improving operation. • Demonstrated experience delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence. • Experience supporting WMS implementation or optimisation is highly desirable. • Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Effective communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders. Hours & Conditions • Warehouse operating hours: 06:00 – 22:00 • Management flexibility required to meet business needs • Monthly paid salary • Annual holiday entitlement: 28 days per year (accrued monthly). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Pick productivity (Cases or KG per Hour) • Order Pick Accuracy (%) • On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) • Labour Cost vs Budget • Stock Accuracy • Health & Safety Performance • Absence and Attrition For further information please submit your CV and covering letter. Unity Personnel are acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect of this role

A well-established UK organisation is looking for an Interim IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of its core business systems while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on systems manager role focused on ERP, document management and business reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive usability, consistency and continuous improvement across the UK operation. The role (what you will be doing): You will own the day-to-day performance, administration and improvement roadmap for the organisation's key business platforms, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and practical delivery. Key areas include: ERP ownership and optimisation - administration, configuration, user access and continuous improvement of the ERP platform, with a focus on process efficiency and operational performance. SQL and data management - working with the ERP database (MS SQL) including T-SQL, views and stored procedures to support improvements, reporting and system effectiveness. Document management (SharePoint) - ownership of the DMS including governance, structure, permissions and user adoption. Systems integration and delivery - leading and progressing integration of bespoke software with the ERP platform, coordinating stakeholders and driving delivery outcomes. Stakeholder management across the group - partnering with local teams and wider subsidiaries to align processes, standardise ways of working and improve system adoption. Training, documentation and controls - maintaining procedures, manuals and guidance, and delivering training that improves how teams use business systems day to day. Resilience for business-critical applications - supporting backup, recovery and disaster recovery arrangements specifically for business systems.What we are looking for: This suits someone who is comfortable being the "go-to" person for business applications, balancing hands-on system ownership with stakeholder leadership and light project delivery. Essential experience Proven experience managing and improving a company ERP/MIS environment (Syspro experience is ideal but not essential). MS SQL capability including T-SQL, views and stored procedures. Track record of working with non-technical stakeholders to improve processes, adoption and outcomes across a business.To apply: If you are an ERP and business systems specialist who can start a new assignment soon and can take ownership fast, work confidently with stakeholders, and deliver improvements in a hands-on environment, please apply now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Are you inquisitive, analytical and thorough? Do you have experience of working within a lab setting in the textiles or chemicals sector? Can you start ASAP? We’re partnering with a West Yorkshire manufacturer who have a growth strategy in place. They are looking for an experienced Lab / QC Technician to join their technical team. Maybe you’ve recently graduated and are looking for that first step into textiles or maybe you’ve already got lots of experience but looking for a good employer who will let you flourish. What You’ll Get • A competitive salary DOE, • Quarterly bonus based on business financial performance, • 25 days holiday which increases with service, • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, • Paid Voluntary Days, • Health & Wellbeing support, • Further training and development About You • Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a laboratory with textiles, chemicals, coatings or dyes – this could be during your studies or in employment, • You should have an analytical mindset and be able to provide accurate analysis and reporting of your findings, • You’ll need to be a people-person and will enjoy collaborating with internal teams including product development and production, • With your high attention to detail, you will thrive on providing top-tier, critical information to your team, • You’ll have patience, independence and a passion for textiles, • The ability to multi-task, prioritise and shift your focus is needed for this role About The Role • You’ll join as Laboratory Technician and will work in support of the Product Development Manager, • Your primary responsibilities will be day to day testing of incoming samples, raw materials, in-process and finished goods using various testing methods, • You should have a good eye for colour and will need to undertake a test at interview stage, • You will record, review, file and report findings of all testing, escalating any anomalies and making suggestions for improvement, • Ensuring all equipment is clean and in good working order, ready for next use About The Business • A growing group of companies who invest heavily in their people, their sites and their products – a people first employer, • Good, local people populate this site, you’ll join a welcoming and friendly team, • One of the UK’s leading manufacturers in their field focusing on sustainability and low environmental impact If you're looking for a quick start, please apply now or call the Bowmay team for a chat

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role… As a Site Manager working on our Yorkshire Water contract, you will be responsible for site operations, directing and organising site activities to ensure that planned work is delivered safely and on time. Waste Water experience experience would be beneficial for this role. The role will be based in Brighouse. The role requires a full Driving License. What will your day look like… • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely. • Ensuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activities • Undertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation. • Performing quality checks in-line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements, maintaining accurate records of site resources, materials and plant. • Producing daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports. • Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management; working with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties in relation to past, present or future works. About you… You will use your excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, using your initiative to make sound judgements and decisions. You will be skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and effective negotiation. You may also have coaching experience and the ability to lead and nurture a team. You will have a strong understanding of programme delivery processes, a working knowledge of the NEC form of contract along with good knowledge of construction techniques associated with responsible programmes of work. You will also have a good understanding of applicable construction legislation, including HSEQ. You will also hold the following qualifications: • HNC or above qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline) • Preferably Chartered Status but not essential • SMSTS • Temporary works supervisor • CSCS or SHEA • First Aid • LOLER Appointed persons. • CDM awareness • Confined Space (Medium Risk) What’s in it for you… We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays • Car allowance/company car • Company pension scheme • Life assurance • Family friendly policies • A selection of lifestyle benefit options • Financial wellbeing programme • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us… We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks. We are an equal opportunities employer..... We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next... We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion

Internal Job Title: Operations Manager Business: Lucy Zodion Location: Sowerby Bridge Job Reference No: 4557 Job Purpose: We are seeking an experienced Operations Leader to join the Operations team at Lucy Zodion. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be a strong leader, an effective communicator, and a collaborative team player. This role will oversee core operational areas including manufacturing, supply chain, production scheduling, logistics, quality control, automation, Health and Safety and the management and maintenance of our plant and warehouse. We are looking for someone who brings solid operational experience, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to guide teams towards achieving high standards and meeting operational goals. Business Overview: Lucy Zodion is an industry leader in advanced street lighting controls, power distribution and electric vehicle (EV) supply solutions. Our products assist customers with energising urban and highways infrastructure from the ground up. Our range includes photocells, power distribution enclosures, EV connection feeder pillars, isolators, cut outs and switchgear. Key Accountabilities: Health & Safety Provide leadership on health and safety within Lucy Zodion, ensuring that individual responsibilities are clearly defined and understood. Ensure that effective systems and procedures are proposed, implemented and maintained to keep all Lucy Zodion colleagues and visitors safe and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant H&S legislation and standards. Provide comprehensive, accurate reporting on health and safety performance within Lucy Zodion. Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions to ensure learning is captured and future risks are reduced. Lead proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, promoting a culture of continuous improvement in Health and Safety. Manufacturing Provide leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality assembly and manufacturing operations. Continuously look for ways to improve production efficiency, service levels, and overall operational performance. Ensure all staff within manufacturing are effectively trained and equipped to perform their roles. Optimise direct labour levels in line with business goals and demand. Procurement & Supply Chain Support effective and efficient purchasing processes that align with operational requirements and ensure a reliable, consistent supply of materials. Recommend and implement purchasing methods, procedures, and cost efficiency measures. Ensure purchasing activities support quality, environmental, and health & safety standards. Lead and develop the supply chain team to ensure supply is balanced with business demand, minimising inventory while maintaining availability. Oversee stock availability performance targets, working closely with the stock controller. Act as a customer champion by analysing issues, resolving them promptly, and communicating learnings back to the team to avoid Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure smooth, compliant and customer-focused supply chain operations. Production Scheduling Ensure production schedules meet sales demand efficiently while adhering to operational commitments. Work with supervisors to match staffing levels to short and medium-term labour needs. Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase scheduling accuracy and output reliability. Logistics Provide leadership over logistics operations to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of goods. Maintain strong cross department communication to support smooth logistics planning and execution. Produce high-quality monthly operations and logistics reports for senior leadership. Quality Control Maintain and enforce all relevant control systems to ensure consistent quality standards across operations. Ensure that systems and procedures are proposed, implemented and maintained to ensure effective quality, environmental, H&S, and compliance requirements. Conduct and support internal and external audit processes. Partner with Quality teams to resolve issues and drive operational excellence. Automation Identify opportunities for automation across processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload. Recommend and introduce new technologies, equipment, and process changes as appropriate. Ensure automation improvements support safety, quality, and productivity goals. Plant & Warehouse Management and Maintenance Oversee the management and maintenance of plant and warehouse facilities to support safe, efficient operations. Evaluate and plan resource and equipment needs in line with business objectives. Lead improvements to plant processes, equipment utilisation, and layout where required. Smart Lighting Control Service Management Manage the Service Delivery team to ensure capacity, skills, and resources are aligned with customer requirements and service commitments. Maximise the commercial value of service delivery by effectively tracking resource utilisation and ensuring all activity is accurately monetised. Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Smart Services team to enhance service efficiency, customer experience, and operational performance. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Minimum: At minimum recent IOSH 'Managing Safely' qualification A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Operations Manager within a manufacturing business. Highly desirable: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupation Health and Safety Lean/Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today! #LI-ONSITE #CVL

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As an Area Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the performance and development of approximately 15–20 pharmacies. This role reports directly to the Senior/Regional Operations Manager. Ensure full compliance with all operational processes and procedures.

Senior Project Manager HV Transmission / Energy Infrastructure UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex high-voltage transmission and xrnqpay energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

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Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.Job description: Senior Project Engineer - SI/ICA - DSEAR & COSHH Hello! Thanks for stopping by.Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, depending

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

PROJECT ENGINEER - PENNINE REFRIGERATION SERVICES LTD Pennine Refrigeration Services Limited, part of the Unitech Industries Limited Group of Companies, have a vacancy for a Project Engineer.Primary work hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.However, specific work hours will depend on busine

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Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.Job description: Senior Project Engineer - ICA Hello! Thanks for stopping by.Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, (4a), �

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Project Engineer Leeds / North England £50,000 - £60,000 per annum A specialist refrigeration contractor delivering bespoke cooling and climate control solutions across commercial and industrial environments throughout the UK.With a strong reputation for technical expertise and project delivery, t

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A leading environmental and engineering consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to join their Water Practice.

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We are seeking an HR Operations Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of HR processes that support the company’s growth. This role requires a hands‑on approach to optimizing core HR operations, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvements to ensur

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Audio Visual Project Engineer - Residential & Commercial Projects Location: London/Home Counties (projects mainly in London, with travel across the UK) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum CSCS/ECS Preferred Are you an experienced Audio Visual Engineer with a strong background in commercial or

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Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, performance management and supplier engagement. Project Manager - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery. Understanding of public sector procurement, contract management and governance processes, including value for money obligations and audit re

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

Working closely with our design and estimating teams, the successful candidate will oversee the full sales and pre-construction process from tendering and specification through to seamless handover to the project management team. Meet new business acquisition targets in the main contractor sector a

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

End-to-end delivery of HV renewable/grid projects (400kV).Coordination of civil, electrical, P&C, SCADA, and OEM interfaces.Strong DNO/TNO /Grid Operator experience.Development and control of ITPs, QA/QC, and commissioning documentation.Oversight of subcontractors and multi-disciplinary delivery tea

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

As part of this continued growth, were looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join us in Leeds. As Mechanical Project Manager, youll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of mechanical packages across a range of commercial construction projects, while supp

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

Senior Probate Operations Manager. As Senior Legal Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for designing and running a clear, scalable probate operating model. Define, embed and continuously improve clear processes, workflows and service standards.

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

Providing accurate progress updates to the Project Manager and commercial team.

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.

You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies.