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Up to £50,000 salary including car allowance (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits “Our staff are our most valuable asset” About us Michael Dyson Associates Ltd, is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK. The Role Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Architectural Design Team made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians of varying experience from university graduates to more seasoned & fully qualified professionals. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic Design Team, that work on multiple projects at any one time. The projects vary in size and scale, and range between large scale new build residential developments to complex recladding schemes of high-rise tower blocks and fire safety works under the new Building Safety Act. A varied role including: • Producing technical design drawings for RIBA Work Stage 2 to 6 on both new build and refurbishment residential schemes, • Production of 3D Revit models and 2D AutoCad details for use from concept design to construction issue information, • Running numerous jobs simultaneously, producing working drawings/specifications and checking/amending similar work drafted by others, • Production of planning, building control and construction issue drawings, • Attending client meetings, • Attending site and liaising with contractors, providing technical advice when required, • Residential/Housing experience, • Experience of high-rise/refurbishments, • Experience of retrofit projects desirable, • Experience with Design & Build Contracts, • Knowledge and experience in AutoCad, • Knowledge and experience in Revit desirable, • Proven experience in a Design Office, • A strong technical ability in all forms of construction, • Experience in Building and Planning regulations/procedures, • Good interpersonal, communication and written articulation skills, • A team player with the determination to drive projects forward, • A track record of leading Architecture Projects with at least 3-5 years of experience., • Brilliant client relationship skills, • MCIAT registered or highly experienced ACIAT ready to progress in the next 3 months., • Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills., • Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills., • Broad range of technical knowledge., • Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable., • Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services., • Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client, • Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables., • Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage., • Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client’s satisfaction., • Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements., • Preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications, • Production of presentation material, including graphics, documents, visuals and models, • Provide competent design solutions to problems, • Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards, • Deal with client queries and escalate when required., • Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice., • Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project. We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions. Why join us? • Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy, • Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Hybrid working environment, • 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities, • Bonus schemes, • 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance, • Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers, • Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees, • Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development How to apply: Apply via our website to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Head of Contacts and Services - Mid Sussex District Council Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: 64,200-71,892 pa About the Role: Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a driven and experienced individual to join our team as Head of Contracts and Services. We are looking for an experienced leader who has proven management experience in Environmental Services and Contracts, and a passion and interest in leading high profile public services through change. As Head of Contracts and Services you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team to effectively manage the Councils a range of large contracts providing key frontline services, including waste, green spaces, leisure and parking services. Your key responsibilities will include: • leading service delivery to ensure goals are achieved in line with financial targets and Service and Corporate Plans., • operational planning, policy implementation and development, and resource management, • commissioning and providing effective specialist operational and strategic advice to the Director and Assistant Director and supporting them to manage Member relationships, • as a member of the leadership family, shaping leadership standards and helping to coach, develop and mentor employees, The ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience in the management of major, high profile environmental services, • Proven experience of procuring and managing large scale contracts., • A clear understanding of and capacity for operational management within a Councils political framework, • A thorough understanding of and success in service re-design to improve efficiency, productivity, performance management and customer service, • A relevant professional qualification or an equivalent level of management experience. Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a range of benefits, including: • Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension plan., • Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office.

Contract Manager | Logistics | UK Wide | £100k total package A High-Impact Leadership Opportunity We are partnering with a leading, highly respected logistics organisation to appoint a Contract Manager in a pivotal, national role. This is a high profile opportunity to take full ownership of multiple contracts, driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and a best-in-class safety culture across a UK-wide portfolio.This role sits at the heart of the business, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex, multi-site operations. The Role As Contract Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery of all contracts within your remit. You will ensure performance, engagement, and service excellence remain consistently high.You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisations SHEQ strategy , embedding a culture where safety and compliance are non-negotiable, while also driving continuous improvement and innovation across operations. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of P&L performance , including budgeting, cost control, and optimisation of commercial opportunities Delivery and governance of the SHEQ strategy , ensuring best-in-class safety and compliance standards Building and maintaining strong client relationships , ensuring high satisfaction, retention, and growth across the contract portfolio Leading industrial relations , including engagement with trade unions and responsibility for wage negotiations Ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks , including operator licensing and driver regulations Aligning operational capacity with long-term customer demand , ensuring optimal resource planning and utilisation About You You are a commercially driven and strategically minded operations leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale logistics or transport contracts.You will bring: Proven experience in a national, multi-site leadership role Strong commercial acumen with full ownership of high-value P&Ls (£multi-million) A track record of delivering operational excellence across both blue-chip and SME clients Experience managing industrial relations and engaging effectively with trade unions The ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams in a remote, fast-paced environment Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, senior leadership role within a market-leading organisation. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence performance at scale, and play a key role in driving the future success of the business. BH36085

Up to £50,000 salary including car allowance (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Our staff are our most valuable asset About us Michael Dyson Associates Ltd, is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK. The Role Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Architectural Design Team made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians of varying experience from university graduates to more seasoned & fully qualified professionals. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic Design Team, that work on multiple projects at any one time. The projects vary in size and scale, and range between large scale new build residential developments to complex recladding schemes of high-rise tower blocks and fire safety works under the new Building Safety Act. A varied role including: • Producing technical design drawings for RIBA Work Stage 2 to 6 on both new build and refurbishment residential schemes, • Production of 3D Revit models and 2D AutoCad details for use from concept design to construction issue information, • Running numerous jobs simultaneously, producing working drawings/specifications and checking/amending similar work drafted by others, • Production of planning, building control and construction issue drawings, • Attending client meetings, • Attending site and liaising with contractors, providing technical advice when required, • Residential/Housing experience, • Experience of high-rise/refurbishments, • Experience of retrofit projects desirable, • Experience with Design & Build Contracts, • Knowledge and experience in AutoCad, • Knowledge and experience in Revit desirable, • Proven experience in a Design Office, • A strong technical ability in all forms of construction, • Experience in Building and Planning regulations/procedures, • Good interpersonal, communication and written articulation skills, • A team player with the determination to drive projects forward, • A track record of leading Architecture Projects with at least 3-5 years of experience., • Brilliant client relationship skills, • MCIAT registered or highly experienced ACIAT ready to progress in the next 3 months., • Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills., • Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills., • Broad range of technical knowledge., • Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable., • Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services., • Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client, • Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables., • Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage., • Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client's satisfaction., • Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements., • Preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications, • Production of presentation material, including graphics, documents, visuals and models, • Provide competent design solutions to problems, • Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards, • Deal with client queries and escalate when required., • Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice., • Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project. We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions. Why join us? • Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy, • Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Hybrid working environment, • 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities, • Bonus schemes, • 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance, • Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers, • Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees, • Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development How to apply: Apply via our website to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Senior Mechanical / Physical Test Engineer Location: Halifax / Elland, West Yorkshire (HX5) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week | On-site (5 days) The Role We are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical / Physical Test Engineer to join a global manufacturer of safety‑critical physical protection systems. This is a practical, hands‑on role focused on full‑scale mechanical and impact testing to validate product strength, performance and safety. This position is site‑based and suited to engineers who enjoy working on the test floor with real products and rigs. Please note: this is not a software or electronics testing role. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver physical product testing programmes, • Set up test rigs and carry out mechanical and impact tests, • Maintain test schedules and support resource planning, • Supervise and support test engineers and technicians, • Ensure health & safety and quality standards are met, • Produce clear technical reports and test summaries Requirements • Experience in a mechanical / physical testing or validation environment, • Strong hands‑on mechanical engineering skills, • Knowledge of health & safety and quality systems (ISO or similar), • Ability to manage multiple test activities and priorities, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience Desirable • Knowledge of PAS 13, UNI, ANSI MH31.2 or similar standards, • Experience testing safety barriers or polymer products, • Exposure to specialist test equipment, • Forklift licence Benefits • Flexible start and finish times, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more), • Subsidised on-site gym, • Enhanced family leave benefits, • Cycle to work scheme, optical vouchers, EAP, long service rewards

An established and prominent multi-disciplinary Architectural and Building Surveying consultancy in Huddersfield HD9 is hiring an ambitious Senior Architectural Technologist to join their established Architectural Team. You will work alongside their team of their experienced Architects, Technologists and Technicians, based in their immaculate offices in a beautiful rural surroundings and gardens. Our client provide a comprehensive range of professional services to the housing sector – including both new build and refurbishment projects across the UK. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic Design Team, that work on multiple projects at any one time. The projects vary in size and scale, and range between large scale new build residential developments to complex recladding schemes of high-rise tower blocks and fire safety works under the new Building Safety Act. Senior Architectural Technologist role requirements. Producing technical design drawings for RIBA Work Stage 2 to 6 on both new build and refurbishment residential schemes Production of 3D Revit models and 2D AutoCad details for use from concept design to construction issue information Running numerous jobs simultaneously, producing working drawings/specifications and checking/amending similar work drafted by others Production of planning, building control and construction issue drawings Attending client meetings Attending site and liaising with contractors, providing technical advice when required Leading a design team and liaising with other design professionals Ideal background Residential/Housing experience Experience of high-rise/refurbishments Experience of retrofit projects desirable Experience with Design & Build Contracts Knowledge and experience in AutoCad Knowledge and experience in Revit desirable Proven experience in a Design Office A strong technical ability in all forms of construction Experience in Building and Planning regulations/procedures Good interpersonal, communication and written articulation skills A team player with the determination to drive projects forward Personal presence and well-developed leadership skills to support and assist more junior members of the team Architectural Technologist precise requirements: A track record of leading Architecture Projects with at least 5 years of experience. Brilliant client relationship skills MCIAT registered or highly experienced ACIAT ready to progress in the next 3 months. Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills. Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills. Broad range of technical knowledge. Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable. Ability to use Autodesk Revit to a reasonable standard is desirable, but transferable skills from other 3D drawing packages are also considered relevant. Project management including: Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services. Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables. Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage. Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client’s satisfaction. Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements. Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and Project Director to provide updates on project progress and fee expenditure. Applications considered for those at an intermediate level (at least 3- 5 years’ experience) looking for their next career step. Our client actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding themselves on fully supporting their employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions. Salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on suitability. Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working environment 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities Bonus schemes 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development Fun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company If you would like the chance to be part of this modern, forward thinking and niche consultancy, please send an up to date CV to James at Conrad Consulting or hit apply and follow the instructions, Alternatively get in contact with James at Conrad Consulting for a confidential discussion

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

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Water Quality Sampling Coordinator 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, 5b, depending on experience from £31,399 to £39,118 Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Water Quality Sampling Coordinator progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme,Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location: This is a hybrid role with a mix of working from home and at least 2 days per week at our laboratory office in Osset or other sites across the region as required. Work type: Permanent with a working pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off averaging 37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality Sampling Coordinator to join the Water Quality Compliance team , here at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Asset Strategy are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. With this in mind to ensure that Yorkshire Water complies with Water Quality sampling regulations you will be co-ordinating the workload of the WQ Sampling team. You will be responsible for day to day resource management, ensuring overall delivery of the sampling programme and facilitating investigational sampling resource. You will be ensuring the efficient operation of the sampling teams by allocating samples in line with the DWI regulations, sampling procedures, skill set and local geographical knowledge. Where you will fit in. As our Water Quality Sampling Coordinator , you will work in a small team of 4 colleagues, on a 4 on, 4 off rota, to: Deliver the co-ordinated output of the regional Water Quality sampling teams. Work to maintain 100% compliance to the regulatory sampling programme through excellent proactive and reactive resource management Make sound and considered decisions to maximise efficiency Act as a key Water Quality sampling contact for the sampling teams and wider business. Support the day to day Health & Safety of the Sampling Team. Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW that rigorously achieves against demanding competitive industry benchmarks. Have an in-depth understanding of all relevant Water Quality procedures. Support compliance with all requirements of the WQ Sampling Procedures, QMS and ISO17025 and rectify/report anything that might affect public health. Be responsible for proactive fleet management, record keeping and planning as well as responding to reactive fleet issues. Manage weekly workload based on resource and demand i.e. moving jobs to proactively manipulate resource Build and maintain strong networks with stakeholders in relevant teams such as Ops Science, Public Health, Distribution, Production, Security etc. Deputise on behalf of the Water Quality Sampling Team Leaders in their absence. What skills & qualifications you will need: Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships. Influences and negotiates to achieve required outcomes and deliver results through others. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to proactively manage multiple and conflicting demands whilst maintaining effective operational relationships and ensuring 100% compliance. Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work across all levels and functions. Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours. Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours. Highly motivated and with a clearly demonstrated ability to use own initiative and deal with unforeseen events. Is able to plan ahead according to the demands of the sampling programme and other factors. A full, clean driving license You will also benefit from having: Comprehensive knowledge of Water Quality sampling regulations and processes. Good working knowledge of YW corporate systems. Experience of delivering against challenging business targets. Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment. Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors. Ability to participate in leading team meetings, delivering updates and training where required. Previous experience in a scheduling or sampling environment. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you've got experience in Water Quality Sampling or Coordination for a large, operational team, and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Closing date - 29th May Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. TPBN1_UKTJ

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

Contract Manager | Logistics | UK Wide | £100k+ total package A High-Impact Leadership Opportunity We are partnering with a leading, highly respected logistics organisation to appoint a Contract Manager in a pivotal, national role. This is a high profile opportunity to take full ownership of multiple contracts, driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and a best-in-class safety culture across a UK-wide portfolio.This role sits at the heart of the business, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure the successful delivery of complex, multi-site operations. The Role As Contract Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery of all contracts within your remit. You will ensure performance, engagement, and service excellence remain consistently high.You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's SHEQ strategy, embedding a culture where safety and compliance are non-negotiable, while also driving continuous improvement and innovation across operations. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of P&L performance, including budgeting, cost control, and optimisation of commercial opportunities Delivery and governance of the SHEQ strategy, ensuring best-in-class safety and compliance standards Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction, retention, and growth across the contract portfolio Leading industrial relations, including engagement with trade unions and responsibility for wage negotiations Ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks, including operator licensing and driver regulations Aligning operational capacity with long-term customer demand, ensuring optimal resource planning and utilisation About You You are a commercially driven and strategically minded operations leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale logistics or transport contracts.You will bring: Proven experience in a national, multi-site leadership role Strong commercial acumen with full ownership of high-value P&Ls (£multi-million) A track record of delivering operational excellence across both blue-chip and SME clients Experience managing industrial relations and engaging effectively with trade unions The ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams in a remote, fast-paced environment Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, senior leadership role within a market-leading organisation. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence performance at scale, and play a key role in driving the future success of the business. BH36085

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With responsibility for owning and developing the base calendar as part of the quarterly and annual planning process, you'll play a critical role in delivering strategies, plans, and insights which grow value from Talk Talk's existing customer base. Run cross functional planning forums that align Pr

Sales Operations Manager/ Business Operations Specialist.London or Manchester - Flexible based on Location.Montash are supporting a large scale B2B manufacturing organisation that is investing heavily in a high impact sales transformation programme.They are looking to engage a specialist who will si

Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support technical M&E investigations, remediation, and closeout activities across complex facilities in Oxfordshire.Project Manager - M&E / Building Services.May – September | 40 hours per week.The successful candidate will act as a

Senior HV Project Manager required to join power arm of a FTSE 250 company.Responsible for a team of construction operatives, site supervisor, project managers and commercial staff the Senior HV Project Manager will lead schemes at voltage levels up to 132kV, ensuring their safe and successful deliv

Managing third-party contractors, budgets and resources.

Responsible for managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget!.

Sapiens is hiring a Manager, Channel Enablement & Certification - a key global role for a natural orchestrator who loves empowering partners to succeed.In this high‑impact position, you’ll design and deliver scalable enablement and certification programs that elevate the capability, confidence,

Up to £45,000 + £6,000 car allowance + expenses.Are you an experienced high volume QSR Store Manager looking to step into a Head Office role?.We are supporting a fast-growing, award winning international QSR brand with 150+ UK sites and 30+ new openings every year is looking for a Compliance Manag

Global Sales Operations Manager – Emerging OEM Powerhouse.If you want a role where your work actually cuts through the noise, this is it.You get a genuinely broad remit, access to senior decision makers, and the chance to bring structure to a business that is moving at pace.It suits someone who wa

Bamburgh Castle is one of England’s most iconic coastal fortresses and a privately owned family estate welcoming around a quarter of a million visitors each year.With its dramatic setting, rich history and strong reputation as a visitor attraction, the Castle is now seeking an experienced and comm

We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.Our teams of passionate and agile enginee

Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

As a Depot Scheduler, you will oversee all day-to-day activities in the depot liaising directly with the Depot Manager to ensure all client KPI’s are met and the depot functions in a profitable, safe manner.Supervise all operatives to ensure a high standard of work is maintained.Ensure all 12D pap

A market leading retailer who are loved by shoppers for their extensive range across fashion & homeware are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their dynamic retail team in the picturesque Surrey town of Camberley.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-pa

This is a newly created role within a growing food manufacturing business that has expanded significantly through acquisitions and the introduction of new products and customers.As part of their continued investment in the future, they are looking to appoint a high-calibre Operations Manager to elev

Work collaboratively with technical teams including planning, environment, engineering, land, and legal specialists to ensure all deliverables are completed on time, to quality, and aligned with the consent programme. In-depth understanding of the consenting landscape, including DCO/TWAO and other m

Owning full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, cost control and long-term planning.

Ensure effective workforce planning, rostering, and resource deployment. Support business continuity and crisis management planning. Manage disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and succession planning.

Creating strategy for further evolution of process, planning and delivery of programmes.

We are a dynamic and agile collective of experts dedicated to driving transformative growth and creating bespoke solutions for forward-thinking businesses.By leveraging human ingenuity, advanced technology, and shared beliefs, we challenge conventional thinking to deliver innovative and impactful ou

Support planning and coordination of a potential office move in early 2027, including.

Oversee multiple interlinked projects, managing dependencies, resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll be involved in every stage of the process, from planning and documentation to quality assurance, programme management, and handover.

Experience across planning, construction, and commissioning phases.

Monitoring budgets, resource planning, and operational performance.

Analyse team workflows within Productive to identify bottlenecks, ensuring every resource is tracked accurately and billed effectively. Monitor real-time utilization rates across APAC, EMEA, and NA, proactively moving resources to balance workloads and maximize billability.