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Compliance Manager - Transport CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon – Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits: 21-25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking About us: CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: You will take ownership of transport compliance across our manufacturing and distribution operation, supporting the safe and compliant movement of products from factory to site and customer. Working under the Head of Transport and Warehouse, you will be responsible for protecting our operator licence and ensuring our fleet, drivers, and systems fully meet all legal and regulatory requirements. This role sits above the day to day transport operation, allowing the Transport Manager to focus on scheduling and fleet coordination while you focus on compliance, risk, and control. Key responsibilities include: • Ownership of operator licence compliance across manufacturing and distribution sites, • Ensuring compliance with DVSA, Traffic Commissioner, and all road transport legislation, • Oversight of driver hours, tachographs, infringements, and corrective actions, • Managing vehicle compliance including maintenance schedules, MOTs, inspections, and defect reporting, • Ensuring vehicles are compliant for transporting manufactured products and site deliveries, • Preparing for and managing internal audits, external audits, and DVSA inspections, • Maintaining accurate compliance records, policies, and procedures across multiple sites We are looking for an experienced transport compliance professional who understands the demands of a manufacturing led operation and can bring structure as the business grows. You will ideally have: • CPC qualification or strong working knowledge of CPC requirements, • Previous experience as a Transport Manager, Transport Coordinator, or Compliance Manager within manufacturing, distribution, or logistics, • Strong understanding of operator licence management and DVSA standards, • Experience managing tachographs, driver hours, infringements, and compliance systems Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Please note EqualsOne are advertising this on behalf of Conservatory Outlet Group and are not acting as recruitment agency, all applications will come directly to Conservatory Outlet Group.

Job Title: Operations Manager (Serious Injury) Level: Manager Reports to: Director of Legal Services Operations Purpose of Role A member of the leadership team, the operations manager will be responsible for the driving operational excellence, effective leadership and management of the Serious Injury operations including onboarding, colleague engagement, customer service, MI & Data reporting, resource planning and people performance & routines. This role is accountable for achieving agreed KPIs, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and technical standards. Success will be defined by consistent delivery of performance targets and demonstrable impact on business outcomes. Key Accountabilities: Leadership & Management of Serious Injury Operations · Lead & motivate all colleagues through Team Leaders to achieve performance targets, high engagement and excellent customer service. · Create a culture of continuous improvement and high levels of colleague engagement who contribute to the overall operational plan · Motivate and lead the team, through the Team Leader community being accountable for oversight and management of all performance metrics across your direct reporting line · Anticipate operational risks and issues establishing plans to mitigate negative impacts on case progression, customer service, regulatory compliance and technical quality · Lead the ongoing analysis of process performance and design of new process initiatives to enhance service, efficiency and financial performance. Support strategic change programmes to deliver new solutions. · Own & manage the documentation of all agreed operational processes ensuring regular checks and balances against agreed practices and ensuring actions in place to resolve adherence gaps. Operational Planning, Resource Management & Performance Reporting · Accountable for resource planning for Serious Injury including full visibility of recruitment, attrition and talent moves across all areas. To also includes resource planning and productivity performance · Responsible for all operational performance including monitoring and analysis of case progression, productivity, cash income & client service excellence · Coordinate and support the Serious Injury Operational Plan to ensure delivery of all agreed activity and initiatives including systems, process, people, customer, trading tactics, business projects and key client requirements. Colleague Capability & Talent Development · Build a high-performing, engaged team through coaching, mentoring, and development plans. · Responsible for maintenance and development of the skills and talent frameworks across Serious Injury to ensure consistent pipeline of colleagues available to fill vacancies as required. · Identify key talent and develop individual plans to accelerate capability within the department as well as into others areas of the business. Key Performance Indicators Your KPIs and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. · Acceptance Rates / Conversion of new recommendations. · Case Progression · Cash Flow and cycle times · Financial & Trading Performance · Recruitment & Attrition Rates · NPS / Customer Satisfaction / Trust Pilot and other service relating metrics. · Colleague Engagement Rates · More will follow as role grows. Person Profile A results-driven leader with proven ability to deliver operational performance in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. A person who is personally motivated by creating team capability and harnessing business values and purpose to generate an environment of high performance and contemporary learning. · Demonstrates accountability for measurable outcomes · Drives success through people management, process excellence, commercial and risk management · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decisions · Inspires and motivates teams to achieve ambitious targets · Pragmatic and decisive, balancing strategic vision with operational detail · Ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable operational plans · Skilled in performance management techniques and coaching for results · Expertise in resource planning and risk mitigation · Track record of driving continuous improvement and efficiency gains · Acts with drive, pace and passion and able to work in a fast moving environment · Able to make informed and timely decisions showing responsibility for outcomes whether positive or negative · Emotional Intelligence by understanding their own emotions, as well as empathising with others and maintaining a positive work environment · Demonstrate consideration of our company values in day to day decision making. · Be a cultural ambassador by displaying our values and behaviours in every aspect of the work they do. · Willing to explore and embrace new technologies which can support the business and our clients into alternative ways of managing their claims Essential · Previous experience of leading an operation 150FTE plus which included resource planning, recruitment, managing performance & productivity, ideally in a professional services environment. · IT skills – including Microsoft Word; Microsoft Teams; PowerPoint & Excel. Any experience of Power BI or similar data tools would be useful. · Strong capability in managing and making decisions in allHR processes · Financial acumen to understand and manage budgets and P & L · Experienced in the use and interpretation of MI and data and able to present to executive level as and when required. Personal Development There is the opportunity for high performing individuals to move into different departments across the business to expand their knowledge and experience and develop a career within Minster Law. Salary Information The annual salary range for this role is £50,000 - £70,000. Equal Opportunities Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity, or disability status. You can read our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law site. Final note • The Recruitment Team at Minster Law would like to thank you for applying for Employment with us. Due to the high volume of applications, please note if you have not heard back from us in 10 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Purchasing Manager Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon Fri, 40 hours a week Benefits : 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking About us: We are the manufacturing hub of a £60 million turn over Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces. Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. Were proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced buyer to develop and drive supplier performance, cost, and effective delivery through improving suppler relationships. You will work closely and manage the heads of different departments to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation across the manufacturing operation. Other responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, order accuracy, and supplier delivery schedules. Set up new suppliers and products, maintaining accurate product codes, costs, and descriptions. Check and confirm order prices, and investigate any discrepancies or delays in stock deliveries. Negotiate and support Senior Managers in securing the best prices for orders. Collaborate with suppliers, build strong relationships, and maintain accurate records in our in-house system. Train and support the team to improve skills and ensure department KPIs are met. Work closely with the Quality department to monitor and resolve service quality issues. What we are looking for: Proven experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager in the window manufacturing or similar industry. Experience line managing staff. Background in establishing a successful supplier base and ensuring a well-stocked manufacturing operation. Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with current suppliers and able to negotiate with these regarding prices. The ability to identify and implement new ways of working to alleviate duplication, streamline systems and processes and achieve cost efficiencies. Excellent financial and commercial acumen. Good understanding of Microsoft Office and purchasing/supply online software. How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV Please note EqualsOne are advertising this on behalf of the Group and are not acting as recruitment agency, all applications will come directly to us. TPBN1_UKTJ

Were Hiring! Regional Final Mile Partnership Manager East! 6 Month Fixed Term Contact Ready to shape the future of Final Mile logistics? Join Team Evri. Big decisions. Real influence. Nationwide impact. If you thrive on negotiation, love solving complex operational challenges, and want to make a measurable difference at scale — this is your moment. Regional Final Mile Partnership Manager – covering Leeds, Sheffield and Nottingham Delivery Units! As an Regional Final Mile Partnership Manager , you'll be at the heart of Evri's Final Mile operation, acting as the lead negotiator for key contractor accounts and a driving force behind quality, cost control, compliance, and loss prevention. You'll work closely with regional teams, operational leaders, and external partners to secure the network, onboard and develop contractors, lead investigations, and deliver strategic initiatives that reduce risk, improve service, and drive cultural change across the operation. This is a highly visible role where your decisions directly impact performance, partnerships, and customer trust. Responsibilities Lead negotiation and management of key contractor accounts to meet cost, service, and quality objectives Oversee onboarding, vetting, and compliance of new and existing Final Mile partners Drive improvements in quality, cost per unit, and loss reduction through data-led insights Act as the lead for complex investigations including fraud, losses, and risk management cases Influence and collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives Monitor performance, analyse trends, and implement improvement plans across the network Interested? Here's what you'll need to be successful Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel nationwide Proven experience in contractor, partnership, or performance management within logistics or operations Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience delivering transformational change and driving continuous improvement Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence using data and reporting tools Strong leadership, ethical judgement, and the ability to challenge constructively We are committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring and be their whole authentic selves. We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We're committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you. We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together. TPBN1_UKTJ

Final Mile Resource Planning & Intelligence Manager – Join the Future of Last -Mile Delivery at Evri Ready to redesign how a national courier network really works? If you're passionate about data-driven optimisation, automation, and building resilient supply models at scale, this is your opportunity to make a genuinely material impact. Join us as we transform how coverage, availability, and entitlement are managed across one of the UK's largest final-mile networks. This is a senior, business-critical role with national scope, shaping the future of Evri's courier supply model and directly contributing to efficiencies and network stability. What You'll Be Doing As our Final Mile Resource Planning & Intelligence Manager, you'll own and evolve the systems, logic, and processes that underpin courier coverage and availability across the network. Moving us away from reactive cover management, you'll help design a smarter, more automated, and future-proofed approach to workforce optimisation. Working closely with Final Mile Planning, Operations, Finance, HR, and Tech, you'll bring marketplace thinking into a complex operational environment - using data, insight, and forward planning to improve stability, reduce risk, and unlock long-term value. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of courier availability, holiday planning, and entitlement logic, with a strong focus on automation and scalable decision-making. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end optimisation of courier coverage, availability, and entitlement models across the Final Mile network. Lead the evolution of holiday clustering and proactive coverage planning, ensuring predictable and sustainable network performance. Use data, dashboards, and trend analysis to identify coverage risk, over-entitlement exposure, and optimisation opportunities. Partner with Final Mile Planning to maintain and evolve coverage structures through network change (openings, rebalances, splits). Design and deliver new coverage mechanisms that reduce reliance on ad-hoc labour and contractors. Contribute to the development and rollout of future courier availability and automation initiatives, including enhanced offer logic and forward-looking availability windows. Ensure high standards of data quality and process accuracy to support automated decisioning. Lead and develop a small specialist team, creating clear ownership, strong engagement, and continuous improvement. Interested? Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful Significant experience in network optimisation, workforce planning, or supply-demand management within logistics, last-mile delivery, or tech-enabled marketplace environments. Strong analytical capability, with confidence using data, reporting, and insight to drive decisions and influence stakeholders. Experience designing or improving operational models, processes, or systems — ideally with exposure to automation or rules-based decisioning. A collaborative and influential style, with the ability to work across operational, commercial, and technical teams. Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to develop capability and build high-performing teams. Comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving environments with national-level impact. At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That's why we're committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK, removing barriers and ensuring everyone at Evri is valued for who they are and what they bring. We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome. We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together. TPBN1_UKTJ

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Project Manager to join a leading Chemical Manufacturer in West Yorkshire in a permanent, days-based, fully site-based role. Alongside a salary of up to £75,000, the company will offer the successful Project Manager a competitive benefits package including a company car, annual bonus, pension contribution, life assurance and more! This is an exciting time to join a stable, and growing organisation! The Project Manager will be responsible for a multimillion-pound project portfolio, supporting the continued development of the site and ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery in line with business needs and legislation. Role and Responsibilities of the Project Manager: • Manage the full project lifecycle from engineering through construction and commissioning, delivering to agreed timelines and budgets, and escalating any issues that may impact project deliverables. * Identify and secure required resources across Maintenance, SHE, Technical, and Operations, ensuring strong safety leadership on site. * Oversee the development of the functional strategy with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team. * Work closely with the wider team to drive continuous improvement opportunities. * Support and manage contractors, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and all SHE and Quality standards. * Review and manage safety and regulatory compliance, including COMAH and Process Safety requirements. * Initiate Process Hazard Analyses in line with company procedures and industry best practice. * As the Project Manager, build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, clients, and stakeholders. Qualifications and Experience required from Project Manager: • Hold a HND or higher in a Chemical or Engineering discipline. * Demonstrate strong experience and a proven record of delivering CAPEX tasks on time and within budget. * Have a background in Chemical or Process Manufacturing (COMAH desirable) * Possess knowledge of current and relevant HSE and UK engineering regulations. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and bring the relevant skills, please apply for the role of Project Manager directly. TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading hospitality company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead their team. The role involves ensuring accurate processing of supplier transactions and payments while overseeing a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance sys

Having invested heavily in people, technology and infrastructure, they’re now looking for a Process Improvement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of their operation. Proven experience in a manufacturing process improvement or CI role. This is a role for someone who enjoys

Establish relationships and working arrangements with Process Owners to ensure they drive adoption and continuous improvement feedback and establish an effective review protocol for the Process Catalogue to ensure continuous improvement, harnessing new best practices, new opportunities for improveme

The role involves managing VAT returns and process improvements alongside cross-functional teams. A leading entertainment company is seeking a Manager for Global Finance Operations focusing on indirect tax compliance and advisory in the UK.

A financial services company in Greater London seeks a Treasury Manager to lead payment processing, oversee banking operations, and enhance service quality.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee a busy production and workshop environment in Cherwell District, UK. This role is ideal for a hands-on manager with a strong mechanical engineering background and proven experience in supervising teams.

A leading asset management firm is searching for a PX Compliance and Continuous Improvement Manager to drive global compliance strategies from its London office. This position involves overseeing regulatory and compliance needs while supporting HR process improvement initiatives.

About the job Process Improvement Manager. Process Improvement Manager, to join an award-winning team focused on delivering business change, exceptional stakeholder experience and change management on innovation projects. Process improvement projects following a best-in-class methodology.

A global financial services company is seeking a Manager, PX Compliance and Continuous Improvement based in London. This role involves driving global compliance strategies and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the PX organization.

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant with team management experience to lead process improvements within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to develop standardized processes and enhance internal customer service while fostering a culture of c

Process Improvement Manager from a legal background. Responsibilities of the Process Improvement Manager. Requirements for the Process Improvement Manager.

A leading digital innovation firm in London is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to drive business change and enhance stakeholder experience. This role involves supporting technology implementation and process improvement projects employing best practices.

Job Title: Operations Support Manager. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Operations Support Managers to join our team. Geographically, you will support the operations manager across th

Kickstart Your New Career with Evri – Join One of the UK’s Biggest Courier Networks.Looking for a fresh start or a second income? Evri is one of the UK’s leading parcel delivery companies, and we’re looking for local drivers to deliver in their own communities.Whether you wan

Electrical & Project Engineer Required!.Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a technically demanding industrial environment.On behalf

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Due to winning new projects and growth within the company, our client is looking for.Experienced within Planning, Cost and Risk Management.All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Active SC is required for this position.

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Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Monday to Friday (Flexibility on start and finish times).Focus on the progression of VMU, fleet, and MHE operations over months and years.

Project Manager required to join a well-established company based in the Leeds area that specialise in Metal Pressings.

Project Support Engineer Milton Keynes £40,000 - £50,000.Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Were supporting a specialist engineering business looking for a.This role is ideal for someone with broad engineering know

Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe.In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the t

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Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done.We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Manager to join the Crendon Timber Engineering team.

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Sales Operations Manager / Birmingham / RevOps / Hybrid. A sales operations manager role that will see that the company's sales agreements are correct, commissions are calculated accurately, and commercial performance data is trustworthy.

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You will lead and support Registered Managers across adult and elderly supported living and residential services, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role suits an established Operations Manager with significant audit experience, strong sector knowledge, and

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. Junior Project Manager - £36,500. With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way throug

Electrical Engineering Manager – Specialist Vehicle Engineering – Cheshire - £DOE. Support continuous improvement across safety, quality and reliability. Long-term stability with scope to influence systems and processes.

If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager. Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower le

Sustainable Talent are working exclusively with an ICP signed up to a long term framework with a client who distributes, delivers and maintains electricity supplies across the North East, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.As part of this framework, the ICP are needing lots of new delivery resource an

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to delivering projects including planning, co-ordination and documentation of all activities relating to the delivery of highways technology projects for National Highways. Support the Regional Project Manager in the managemen

Would you like to play a key role in driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement at a leading food manufacturer?. Lead and motivate a team of 5 engineers, ensuring they deliver planned, reactive, and improvement work safely and effectively. Work closely with Shift Operations Managers, gi

Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager. Network Engineering Manager – In this position you will work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams.