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We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts Here's What You Need To Know Before Applying Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers, • Keeping the bar area clean, • Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards), • Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator, • Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates, • Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques, • Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs, • Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image, • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards, • Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our Ideal Barista Will • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships, • Have previous experience in customer service, • Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner, • Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers, • Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment, • Possess the ability to work under pressure, • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0512/K86501/52752602/R/WJ #One Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Kickstart Your Long-Term Sales Career: Amazing Benefits & Full Training! - Immediate Starts Available Ready to kickstart a rewarding career in sales with incredible perks from the start? Our client, a thriving company in field sales and marketing, is looking for enthusiastic Entry Level Sales Associates to join their vibrant self employed team in Dartford! No experience? No problem – our client provides comprehensive training and a supportive environment where you can thrive. Benefits of being a Sales Assistant: • Fantastic Earning Potential: Enjoy a rewarding commission structure – your hard work directly impacts your earnings!, • Comprehensive Training & Development: They'll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in sales, setting you up for long-term success., • Career Progression: Opportunities to grow with the company are available for motivated individuals., • Supportive Team Environment: Join a friendly and collaborative company where you'll receive ongoing support., • Exciting Incentives & Rewards: Be recognised and rewarded for your achievements with exciting incentives., • Great Company Culture: Enjoy a positive and engaging environment where your contributions are valued., • On Target Earnings of £24k-£30k in your first year, and £35k+ in your 2nd year What you’ll be doing: In this entry-level sales role, you’ll be connecting with potential customers face-to-face in field sales campaigns across residential areas in Dartford. You will be responsible for understanding their needs, providing customer service, and presenting your client’s services in an engaging way. By building rapport, answering questions, and ultimately driving sales, you can maximise your commission earnings pay structure. Requirements: • A positive and enthusiastic attitude., • Full time equivalent availability (4/5 full days a week between Mon-Sat), • Confidently engage with people using excellent English and interpersonal skills., • A team player with a strong work ethic and desire to learn and succeed., • Eligible to work full-time in the UK without restrictions. No previous sales experience is required – they’re looking for individuals with the right attitude and a willingness to learn! However successful candidates in the past have come from customer facing backgrounds such as retail, customer service, support worker, graduate, care, hospitality, call centre and other backgrounds such as warehouse, driver, labourer, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Ready to kickstart your sales career with amazing benefits and a supportive team? Apply now - Immediate Starts Available! • Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Blackwater Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying.

Location: Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford Salary: Competitive plus Benefits Join one of the UK’s leading support services providers, dedicated to delivering outstanding service within healthcare environments. We are currently seeking a commercially focused and experienced Soft Services Delivery Director to lead the full delivery of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services working in partnership with the NHS at Darent Valley Hospital. This is a high-profile leadership role, ideal for a senior professional with strong PFI experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in Soft FM operations within healthcare settings. About The Role You will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the delivery of all soft services—cleaning, catering, portering, waste, switchboard and retail operations to name a few—across the hospital. Your focus will include driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimising financial performance, and enhancing patient and staff satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership: Lead all aspects of soft FM and retail operations, embedding a high-performance culture and ensuring service excellence., • Financial Management: Manage budgets, drive cost efficiencies, and identify revenue opportunities to ensure the commercial success of the contract., • Contract Performance: Ensure full compliance with all service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory standards., • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, collaborative relationships with NHS Trust stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners., • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team, ensuring professional development and high levels of engagement., • Risk and Compliance: Maintain rigorous standards for safety, governance, and risk management across all service areas. What We’re Looking For: • Proven track record in a senior Soft FM leadership role, ideally within a PFI and healthcare environment, • Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing large budgets and identifying growth opportunities., • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels., • A deep understanding of contract management, compliance, and operational delivery in complex, regulated settings., • A customer-centric mindset, ensuring services consistently exceed expectations. What We Offer We believe in recognising talent and supporting our people with competitive rewards and a broad benefits package, including: • Contributory pension scheme, • Career development via our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family, • Discounts with leading travel, retail, and grocery brands, • Cinema ticket savings and exclusive lifestyle rewards, • Free wellness and mindfulness classes, • Access to offers you can share with family and friends About Us At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value the diverse perspectives and talents each colleague brings and are proud to promote equality, growth, and opportunity for all. Diversity is Our Strength. If you are ready to take on a high-impact leadership role in a vital NHS setting, we want to hear from you.

Premium on trend jewellery retailer are seeking a Store Manager, who will be the driving force behind your store's success. With a hands-on leadership style, you'll create a dynamic environment that delivers exceptional service, strong sales, and an empowered team. You'll set the standard, ensuring every detail aligns with a luxury experience while taking ownership of store performance, customer engagement, and team development. What You'll Do: Deliver an unforgettable customer experience - Lead by example, fostering long-term relationships and providing personalised styling and service. Drive sales & maximise store performance - Take full ownership of sales targets, KPIs, and profitability, ensuring commercial success. Lead, coach & develop your team - Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team that embodies the brand image. Ensure operational excellence - Oversee inventory, loss prevention, and store presentation, maintaining luxury retail standards. Be a strategic thinker - Identify opportunities for growth, customer engagement, and brand elevation. Own communication & collaboration - Act as the link between your store, leadership team, and brand HQ. What We're Looking For: 2+ years' store leadership experience, within jewellery, fashion and/ or luxury retail. This can be in a Store Manager or Assistant Manager role, ready for the next step in their career journey. Passionate about coaching & leading teams - A natural motivator who drives performance. Customer-obsessed & service-driven - Thrives on delivering a luxury experience. Strong commercial acumen - Confident in sales analysis, KPIs, and action planning. Results-oriented & solutions-focused - A proactive leader who takes initiative. Loves fashion, jewellery, and styling trends - Brings creativity and vision. Flexible availability - Willing to work evenings, weekends, and key trading periods. Perks & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Commission & Bonuses Career Growth - Be part of a fast-growing, globally expanding brand. Allowance & Generous Discounts Exciting Incentives & Competitions A Birthday Day Off TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading retail partnership in Dartford seeks a Warehouse Operative responsible for stock handling and customer service.

Position Snapshot Nespresso Retail Supervisor/Assistant Manager – Bluewater £31,250 + Potential Bonus + Excellent Benefits Although this is a full time permanent opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying. Position Summary We’re looking for a proactive and commercially driven Retail Supervisor/Assistant Manager to join our Boutique in Bluewater. Your priority will be to attain the sales targets of the boutique through premium customer experience and excellent delivery of all elements of boutique performance. Nespresso is a name synonymous with quality and innovation. Our story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: to enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee – just like a skilled barista. Since 2001 in the UK, we’ve responded to consumers’ increasing appreciation for quality coffees and our year-on-year growth is testament to the quality of our offering. Our quest, to be seen as the most indulgent coffee, has resulted in the very highest quality coffees, enjoyed as solutions for ‘In Home’ and ‘Out Of Home’ consumers. A day in the life of a Retail Supervisor/Assistant Manager…. * Completing shop floor observations and providing feedback to the team in line with management support. * Utilising customer experience and everyday coaching across the team. * Delivering a high standard of customer service. * Facilitating team training sessions. * Taking accountability for managing and resolving escalated complaints. * Monitoring and leading on internal control processes. * Leading on ad hoc audits. What will make you successful? Just like our brand ambassador, George Clooney, the Nespresso coffee experience is innovative, stylish, sophisticated and difficult to resist. We want every customer to have a premium experience and you’ll have the passion and panache to provide exactly that. You’ll support customers in finding their perfect cup of coffee and be on hand to deliver service oriented sales, promoting our unique brand experience. We’re looking for confident and charismatic individuals who can deliver exceptional customer service utilising strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to demonstrate: * Previous supervisory shop floor experience in the retail sector. * A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service. * A strong understanding of the retail and competitive environment in which the Nespresso business operates. * Enthusiasm to coach, train and mentor the Sales Assistants within your boutique. * Maintain and support a positive and collaborative team culture. In return, as part of Nestlé SA, we offer first-class training and great development opportunities. Plus, you can count on us for an attractive benefits package. This includes a competitive pension, up to 10% bonus, and 25 days holiday, with bank holidays on top. We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. To find out more about Nespresso please visit: At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: ___

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Demand management and network infrastructure team. We look after 60 million meters and our teams provide advanced metering solutions to help manage demand for essential suppliers. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? Day to day you'll deliverfittings, backfill materials, reinstatement materials, signing, lighting and guarding to site along with setting up sites in accordance with the Red book and NRSWA guidelines. You'll complete waste transfer documentation and handle wash downs of sites on completion of works as well as completion and submission of Safety Observations. You'll adhere to the professional driver requirements including defect reporting, daily vehicle inspections, weight limit compliance and general highway code compliance. What youll bring Do you have proven experience in the water industry, reinstatement and excavations in the highway? Can you work under pressure in a fast-paced environment? Do you hold a valid driving license? Have you got EUSR Water Hygiene &EUSR SHEA Water? This is desirable. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! Discretionary bonus scheme Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Standby / Overtime / Call out 21 days plus bank holiday, rising to 25 days with service Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW INDSTA TPBN1_UKTJ