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Java Developer Bridgend £40,000 - £50,000 Java Developer - Our client, a dynamic and innovative technology company based in Bridgend, we are seeking an experienced and talented Full Stack Java Developer to join their growing team. Employing circa 30 personnel - our client specialises in providing cutting-edge solutions to a diverse range of customers and is passionate about delivering high-quality software products. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation. The business is looking for a versatile Full Stack Java Developer proficient in building end-to-end web applications. As the preferred applicant you will be adept at handling both client-side frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular) and server-side backend development (Java, Spring Boot). In this role, you will manage the full application lifecycle, including database management (SQL/NoSQL) and API integration. Responsibilities: • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance web applications., • Building and consuming robust RESTful APIs., • Collaborating with our client's cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features., • Producing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code., • Effectively troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues. Backend Development • Extensive professional experience as a Java Developer., • In-depth knowledge of the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Data., • Solid experience with Hibernate/JPA for object-relational mapping., • High proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)., • Proficiency with Git for version control., • Experience with build automation tools like Maven or Gradle., • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins is highly desirable., • Proven experience working within an Agile or Scrum development environment. Benefits • A highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package., • Clear pathways for professional growth and continuous development., • A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking work environment.

Head of Operations - Manufacturing Bridgend (Fully site based) - No travel! Salary – £80k - £100k pa OTE Permanent Monday to Friday – Mon-Thurs: 07:00–16:30 & Fri: 07:30–16:00 If you’re a Head of Operations / Manufacturing leader who thrives on ownership, real accountability, and building something from the ground up, this is a rare opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a small UK business with big European ambitions. The company is growing fast, and we need someone who will roll up their sleeves, lead from the front, and set up the uk production operation from scratch - then evolve it into a lean, scalable system that can support rapid growth. This is a senior leadership role with genuine impact, influence, and visibility. About You You’re already operating at a senior level in operations within manufacturing and are comfortable owning outcomes end-to-end. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style and get a thrill from building capability through people, systems, and structure. You’ll bring… • Proven experience in a Head of Operations role, • Experience bringing production in-house and scaling manufacturing operations, • Strong exposure to machinery-led or production environments, • Experience with UK and European distribution and supply chains, • Practical Lean / Continuous Improvement capability, • A commercial mindset – balancing cost, quality, service, and scalability, • Confidence leading through change, ambiguity, and growth, • A data-driven, structured approach with strong decision-making skills, • The ability to communicate effectively across shop floor, suppliers, and senior leadership What You’ll Be Doing (and the impact you’ll make) • Lead the transition of production from outsourced manufacture to in-house UK production, • Own manufacturing performance: output, quality, cost, labour efficiency, and machinery uptime, • Specify, implement, and optimise machinery, production layouts, workflows, and maintenance strategies, • Build scalable warehousing and logistics capability to support UK and European distribution, • Develop and manage European distribution models, including cross-border logistics and service levels, • Set and drive operational KPIs aligned to growth, customer performance, and cost control, • Lead NCR reduction through structured root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, ISO, and regulatory requirements, • Build, lead, and develop the operations leadership team, including direct line management of the Operations Manager, • Partner with the Managing Director on operational strategy, capex planning, and risk management Why This Role is Different This isn’t a maintenance role. You’ll start by creating the operation - defining processes, building teams, and embedding a culture of performance. As the company grows, you’ll scale systems, optimise supply chains, and lead continuous improvement. You’ll be challenged, inspired, and never bored, because small business growth is messy, exciting, and full of opportunity. If you want to lead, build, and scale a business with big ambitions, and thrive on rolling up your sleeves to make real impact, this is the role for you. Please apply today to hear more!

About Davisons Law Davisons Law is a leading law firm with a strong presence in Residential Property law. The firm is known for its client-focused approach, high-quality legal services, and investment in our Team’s personal and career development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious New Build Property Conveyancer/ Solicitor to join a supportive team and will be deal with a range of matters relating to conveyancing, particularly involving New Build properties. What you’ll do When you join the team with Davisons Law as a New Build Property Conveyancer/ Solicitor, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing your own case load of new build property matters, from inception through to conclusion, including sales, purchases, shared ownership, right to buy, and lease extensions ensuring transactions progress smoothly and efficiently. You will have a relevant qualification (i.e. solicitor, CILEx, CLC) or have considerable experience in conveyancing and managing your own caseload. Key Skills and Responsibilities: • Responsible for managing and overseeing your own caseload of new build purchase files and related sales/part-exchanges, from inception through to conclusion, including sales, purchases, shared ownership, right to buy, and lease extensions., • Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with new and existing clients, key contacts, providing legal advice and support throughout the conveyancing process., • Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills., • Have excellent technical experience and knowledge of conveyancing procedures and regulatory obligations, as well as the ability to process cases in an efficient and cost-effective manner., • Must have proven record as a Residential Property Solicitor /Conveyancer Fee Earner with expertise in New Build properties., • Ensure compliance with departmental procedures., • Process cases on a timely and cost-effective basis, achieving agreed billing targets., • Have a strong organisational skillset, IT literate and experience of using web-based case management systems., • Be commercially astute, understanding the importance of business targets and their impact to the practice, generating a fee income in line with agreed targets., • Work on freehold, leasehold, and shared ownership properties., • Experience of handling client enquiries both face to face, remotely and by telephone. What’s in it for you: Working with Davisons Law is more than just a job. We give all our employees the opportunity to develop and shape their futures with us. Employees at Davisons Law can take control of their own career by following our Leadership or Technical career path. We offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of excellent benefits, including: • Option to buy or sell 3 days of your annual leave., • Professional Subscriptions paid., • Additional holiday days during our Christmas shutdown so that you can enjoy time with your friends and family., • Incentives schemes and referral rewards, • Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave entitlement, • Birthday gift voucher, • Paycare Health Cash Scheme, • Dress down & treat day on the last Friday of each month., • Annual Christmas company celebration, • Localised office events Equal opportunities Davisons Law is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications, we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Join Davisons Law and be part of a law firm that values you and provides opportunities to act with purpose and thrive.

Procurement Manager 📍 Bridgend, Wales, Monday to Friday, Full time Site Based We are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the appointment of an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across domestic and international supply markets. This role is critical to ensuring continuity of supply, value for money, and technically compliant sourcing of raw materials, goods, and services. You will manage and develop a buying team while remaining hands-on in supplier negotiations, cost control, and market analysis. The Role As Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of strategic and operational procurement activities, ensuring the business achieves optimal cost, quality, service, and working capital performance. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Planning, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure suppliers are aligned to business needs and future growth. You will play a key role in driving cost savings, supplier performance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement, while ensuring all purchasing activity is compliant with legal and company requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and deliver strategic sourcing across domestic and international markets, • Manage and develop a buying team, setting clear objectives and driving performance, • Research, analyse, and forecast commodity markets, buying trends, and supply risks, • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, including PPV analysis and forward pricing, • Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and commercial terms, • Own and manage procurement budgets for assigned spend categories, • Develop and manage supplier relationships using SRM principles, • Ensure all sourcing activity meets required quality, compliance, and sustainability standards, • Identify and onboard new suppliers to address capability gaps or future requirements, • Support tendering activity, contract renewals, and key business projects, • Work cross-functionally to resolve price, quality, delivery, and invoice issues, • Drive continuous improvement with a focus on total cost of ownership and use of technology Key Relationships • Suppliers and external partners, • Supply Chain and Planning teams, • Finance, • Production and Operations, • Commercial and Sales teams, • Wider support functions Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential • Strong procurement experience, ideally within an FMCG or manufacturing environment, • Proven commercial and negotiation capability, • Experience sourcing from both UK and international markets, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions, • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Confident user of procurement, stock management, and reporting systems, • People management experience Desirable • Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or similar, • Experience with MPS / MRP planning environments, • Budget ownership and financial forecasting experience, • Project management exposure, • Commodity management and hedging experience

A staffing agency in Wales is seeking an experienced Operator Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of machinery at a client's site. This role involves routine manufacturing, quality control, and requires strong production or laboratory experience.

Deputy Manager - Children and Young People Location: Various homes across South Wales Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £42,900 per annum (dependent on experience) Lead with purpose and help shape the future of children in care. Brook Street Social Care are seeking an experienced and committed Deputy Manager to support the efficient running of children's residential homes across South Wales. This is a vital leadership role for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and empowering young people to thrive. The Role As Deputy Manager, you'll provide operational support to the Registered Manager and take charge of the home in their absence. You'll lead and supervise staff, ensure compliance with legislation and company policies, and contribute to the development of a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager in all aspects of home management Act as the nominated person in charge during the Manager's absence Oversee compliance, staffing, finances, administration, and health & safety Lead staff teams and promote a positive working culture Supervise and develop staff, including conducting inductions and identifying training needs Maintain high standards of care and safeguarding Monitor incident reports, risk assessments, and significant events Assist with budget preparation and cost control Ensure accurate and timely reporting and record-keeping Promote equality, diversity, and individual rights Build relationships with external agencies and stakeholders Support young people's development, education, and wellbeing About You You'll be a confident leader with a strong understanding of residential childcare and a commitment to continuous improvement. Essential Criteria NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care - Children and Young People At least 2 years' supervisory experience in a residential setting Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Ability to manage compliance, risk, and staff performance Full UK manual driving licence Desirable Skills Knowledge of Reg. 32 requirements and child protection legislation IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office Experience in budget management and report writing Why Join? Career progression opportunities Fully paid induction and training 28 days paid annual leave (plus up to 5 extra days for long service) Employee referral bonus scheme Funded qualifications Company pension scheme If you are ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role. #CFFJP TPBN1_UKTJ