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Senior Commercial ManagerLocation: North East RegionContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom’s North East Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations across a portfolio of civil and electrical framework projects, delivering more than £50m of annual turnover. Working with major DNO clients, the Business Unit delivers multiple concurrent programmes of high-volume, low-value works where framework experience, commercial governance and strong leadership are essential.This role forms part of both the Regional Senior Leadership Team and the Divisional Commercial Leadership Team. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Provide commercial leadership, ensuring compliance with Freedom’s health and safety and governance standards., • Manage commercial performance across multiple frameworks, ensuring objectives are met at team, regional and divisional levels., • Oversee commercial rigour across all contracts, including cost management and compliance with Group operating procedures., • Lead commercial contract reviews, including T&Cs evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies for bids., • Ensure all supply chain contracts are appropriate, compliant and commercially robust., • Produce cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasting and CVRs in line with business tempo., • Measure completed works, manage compensation events and support monthly project reviews., • Attend client progress meetings and prepare commercial reports for the Regional Director., • Manage applications, invoicing, debt recovery and post-audit activities., • Lead, coach and develop commercial staff across the Business Unit. Essential: • Significant experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role., • Experience in civil and high-voltage electrical projects., • Strong framework management experience (high-volume/low-value)., • Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and commercial governance., • MRICS or similar professional commercial qualification., • Relevant degree or equivalent (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management)., • Experience in DNO or electricity industry organisations., • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-RF1#Freedom#LI-hybrid

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter\nLocation: Hendon Dock, Sunderland\nSalary: £37,600 per annum DOE\nShifts: Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00 (with overtime opportunities)\n\nBenefits:\n\n * Competitive salary with overtime availability\n\n * Ongoing training and development\n\n * Supportive, safety-first culture\n\n * Career progression opportunities\n\n * Exposure to varied and challenging engineering projects\n\nThe Company\n\nOur client is a well-established organisation providing industrial services across a wide range of sectors. They are known for their commitment to safety, engineering excellence, and career development. By joining the team as a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have the chance to work in a progressive environment where your skills and expertise are valued, while contributing to the reliability and performance of essential plant equipment.\n\nJob Description\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Fitter to join the engineering team. This role involves carrying out inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations of plant equipment across a busy industrial site.\n\nAs a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring plant efficiency, supporting capital projects, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll be responsible for fault finding, commissioning, and troubleshooting, as well as following statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations.\n\nYour work will include:\n\n * Routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on plant equipment\n\n * Installation, commissioning, and testing of machinery\n\n * Identifying improvements to maximise plant availability\n\n * Supporting project work, shutdowns, and upgrades\n\n * Following permit-to-work and risk assessment procedures\n\n * Assisting with wider engineering tasks where required\n\nFlexibility is essential, as occasional overtime, weekend shutdowns, or out-of-hours breakdowns may be required.\n\nSkills & Experience\n\n * Recognised mechanical engineering qualifications (CompEx Mechanical desirable)\n\n * Experience working in hazardous or regulated environments (CoMAH preferable)\n\n * Strong mechanical fitting and troubleshooting knowledge\n\n * Ability to read and follow technical documents and maintenance schedules\n\n * Proactive problem-solving and teamwork skills\n\n * Commitment to safety and compliance at all times\n\nWhy Should You Apply?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll join a forward-thinking company that values safety, skill, and innovation. With a competitive salary of £37,600 per annum DOE, overtime opportunities, and room to grow, this is the perfect role for a motivated Mechanical Fitter who wants to make a real impact.\n\nIf you are a dedicated Mechanical Fitter who thrives in challenging industrial environments and wants to be part of a supportive, safety-first culture, we’d love to hear from you

Events Management LecturerDepartment: AcademicsLocation: Sunderland CampusPosition Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic needsReports To: Course DirectorAbout UK Management CollegeUK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering industry focused and career driven programmes. We work closely with academic partners, industry professionals, and employers to ensure our courses are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with real world practice.We are proud to deliver the BA (Hons) Events Management programme in partnership with Arts University Bournemouth. This distinctive, design led course blends creative experience design with robust project and event management practice, preparing students to become confident, industry ready event professionals.The RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Events Management to join our academic team. You will play a key role in delivering high quality, practice based teaching that equips students with the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to design, manage, and deliver impactful events.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, industry aligned programme that places live projects, creative problem solving, and real world professional practice at its core.Key Responsibilities•\tDeliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops across events management modules.•\tTeach across areas including creative project management and live event delivery.•\tExperience design and audience engagement.•\tEvent marketing, programming, and communications.•\tFinancial, operational, and risk management.•\tClient, stakeholder, and supplier relationship management.•\tEntrepreneurship and creative business development.•\tDesign, assess, and mark coursework in line with academic and awarding body regulations.•\tSupport student learning, progression, and achievement, including personal tutoring responsibilities.•\tEncourage creativity, resilience, collaboration, and critical reflection.•\tEmbed social impact, inclusivity, and ethical practice within teaching and assessment.•\tIntegrate digital tools, data informed approaches, and emerging technologies, including AI, into teaching practice.•\tContribute to curriculum development, quality assurance activities, and continuous enhancement.•\tEngage with industry partners and support live briefs, festivals, and real world projects.About YouEssential•\tSubject expertise in events management, festivals, creative industries, or a related discipline.•\tExperience delivering teaching or supporting learners in further or higher education.•\tAbility to deliver engaging, experiential, and practice based teaching.•\tStrong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.•\tIndustry awareness and a commitment to employability focused education.•\tPassion for creativity, collaboration, and real world learning.Desirable•\tTeaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.•\tIndustry experience or active research within events, festivals, or creative sectors.•\tExperience teaching degree level programmes.•\tFamiliarity with industry aligned or professionally accredited courses.Benefits•\tCompetitive salary•\t28 days annual leave plus bank holidays•\tCompany pension scheme•\tClear academic career progression pathways•\tCollaborative and inclusive academic culture•\tPrivate medical insurance•\tOngoing professional development and academic training•\tEmployee discount schemes•\tFree on site parking•\tOn site canteen facilities•\tExcellent transport linksHow to ApplyIf you are passionate about developing the next generation of event designers, producers, and creative leaders, and want to teach on a course where students actively create and deliver real world events, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and join UK Management College in inspiring future events professionals

Mission and role details:\nNRL are looking for an H&S Process Safety specialist. The ideal Candidate will support in control of safety systems at for our client in advanced manufacturing, to ensure they always run safely and efficiently, and to maintain and control an effective system.\n\nOutline and Responsibilities: \n\n Reporting to the EHS Senior Manager, as the EHS Process Safety Specialist you will be required to work closely with production and other operational disciplines to ensure the battery plant is set up to operate safely and within the requirements of the expectations of an upper tier COMAH site. Supporting the design, installation, and commissioning new production machinery, including monitoring development and troubleshooting. Ensuring that potential safety issues related to the site operator, the environment, the process, and the product are considered and partake in and lead hazard studies – HAZOPS, SIL / LOPA, HAZIDS as required. Coordinate preparation of major hazard risk assessment. Define the Chemical and Operational (Fire and Explosion Prevention). Bases of Safety and Processes Conduct Process Hazard Assessments (PHA) of new and existing processes. Carry out pressure relief and general process engineering calculations. Support and participate as a member of the EHS team in general EHS activities and contribute to the development of the sites COMAH report submission and Reg10’s etc.\n\nExperience & qualifications Required:\n\nChemical Engineering degree or in similar technical field, background, or qualification.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nAble to multitask and be self-driven.\nPositive outlook and clear focus.\nTechnically proficient in all areas of Process Safety and Loss of Prevention e.g., HAZOP, PHA etc.\nExperience of relevant H&S and Environmental Legislation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX and other Health & Safety legislations.\nDemonstrate knowledge of safety.\nMinimum of 5 Years relevant chemical experience at upper tier COMAH establishments.\nExperienced & effective problem solver, leading problem-solving teams both cross functional and within Production, Engineering and Technical Functions providing analytical solutions & effective actions.\nSound knowledge of manufacturing improvement strategies and approaches e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA etc. \n\nThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.\n \nWe welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website

Assessment Delivery OfficerDepartment: Quality and ComplianceLocation: Sunderland CampusPosition Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 30-minute paid break)Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Reports To: Head of Quality and ComplianceCompany DescriptionUK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.Job PurposeThe Assessment Delivery Officer is responsible for ensuring the integrity, fairness, and regulatory compliance of admissions, entry, and preparatory assessment activities across the College. The postholder delivers admissions and entry-related assessments in line with approved requirements, manages the delivery environment, and ensures compliance, consistency, and integrity of assessment processes.Key Responsibilities•\tDeliver presentations and assessments to applicants.•\tConduct admissions compliance and application checks at relevant stages.•\tMaintain and improve assessment processes.•\tReview documentation and identify, report, and log suspicious submissions or activity.•\tMaintain accurate and auditable admissions records.•\tIdentify, record, and escalate admissions-related risks or non-compliance.•\tSupport regulatory returns, audits, and reviews.•\tAct as Assessment Compliance Officer safeguarding academic integrity and learner welfare.•\tEnsure full compliance with approved procedures and regulatory standards.•\tVerify identity checks and key compliance controls.•\tProduce concise post-session compliance reports.•\tMaintain systems for tracking compliance evidence.•\tContribute to risk management, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.•\tWork collaboratively across admissions, academic, and professional services teams.•\tMaintain independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times.Knowledge & Experience:•\tDegree (2:1 or above) or equivalent relevant professional experience.•\tExperience working within regulated or controlled processes.•\tExperience delivering assessments, teaching, training, or structured sessions.•\tExperience managing controlled delivery environments.•\tExperience conducting application checks or compliance verification.•\tExperience producing written records suitable for audit purposes.•\tUnderstanding of fairness, integrity, and confidentiality in admissions processes.Skills & Competencies:•\tStrong organisational and prioritisation skills.•\tConfident classroom or session management skills.•\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills.•\tAbility to interpret and apply regulatory requirements consistently.•\tStrong professional judgement and risk identification capability.•\tHigh levels of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.•\tCalm and measured approach in high-pressure situations

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their industry sector; they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager on a permanent basis. The Job you’ll do • Reporting to the General Manager the job holder will involve overseeing installation, repairs and upkeep of the company’s site, buildings and works machinery., • The Manager is responsible for a team of Engineers and has responsibility for the control of sub-contractors., • Plan and oversee all maintenance, repair and installation activities., • Recommend, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule., • Undertake and maintain a risk assessment of plant/equipment, write and implement action and improvement plans as required., • Develop engineering procedures and ensure implementation., • Manage the yearly objectives and supervise the weekly completion of work across all engineering functions., • Support the apprentice assessment days., • Manage and develop apprentices within the engineering team and ensure they follow a structured training programme., • Manage relationship, prices and service standards with contractors and service providers., • Manage and implement PUWER risk assessments and actions plan., • Manage equipment inventory and place orders when necessary., • Manage expenses and control the budget for maintenance., • Manage the database and reports to track daily outstanding jobs to be completed., • Work closely with the General Manager in supporting the business needs., • Manage engineers at all levels via performance development reviews and weekly meetings., • Data driven – PM reporting., • Implement processes and standard operating procedures, • Supporting on breakdowns (when required) using key skills with a hands-on approach. About You Organisation & planning, communication, managing relationships, teamwork, intelligence, attention to detail, determination/persistence. Experience in managing maintenance team and planning maintenance operations. Understanding of technical aspects, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics. Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment. Good IT skills using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook. Report Writing. Business and Commercial awareness. Experience and qualifications normally associated with successful performance of role. Minimum of 5 years Engineering or Maintenance Management/Supervisory experience within a manufacturing related environment. Qualifications – minimum electric or mechanical engineering qualification (Level 3 or above apprentice trained. HNC or HND desirable. PLC knowledgeable. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards relevant to automotive manufacturing. NEBOSH desirable. Knowledge of IATF16949 requirements; familiarity with ISO45001/14001. Strong data literacy for maintenance KPIs. The rewards and the benefits Permanent job. Looking after a team of 3 Technicians. Competitive salary. Day shift role

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing organisation in the search for a dynamic and experienced HSE Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment, making a real impact on operational excellence and workforce wellbeing. Overall Purpose: To ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and relevant industry standards, ensuring safe operations at Washington Manufacturing site.. The role holder will work closely with colleagues within HR team, continuous improvement team, heads of departments and CEO, in consultation and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, design, warehousing and production teams to proactivity identify, eliminate and manage risks, enhance safe working practices and maintain a safe compliant and highly efficient quality operation.Key Duties: Health and Safety Leadership: Develop implement and continuously improve health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the manufacturing environment, wider office locations and home office environments. Lead and champion a proactive high performing safety culture. Provide expert advise to senior leadership and operational management on safety risk management and regulatory requirements.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to Health and Safety at work Act, COSHH, PUWER, RIDDOR and relevant HSE guidance. Support alignment with external standards such as ISO 13485/MDR in co-ordination with Quality teams Lead interactions with external regulatory bodies, auditors and certification partners on Health, Safety and Environmental matters.Risk Assessment & Controls: Conduct and maintain risk assessments, COSHH Assessments, DSE Assessments, and machine safety reviews across all manufacturing site environments and office locations. Oversee safe systems of work including lock out/tagout, manual handing, working at height and equipment validation and training compliance. Carry out regular health and safety inspections/audits of production areas, office areas, storage, warehouse, rest areas and vehicle movements both onsite and access/egress to the sites. Ensure compliance with machine guarding and PUWER requirements. Work with Engineering and Quality on equipment qualification, process change and layout improvements to ensure continued safety. Provide Environmental monitoring and waste management aligned with both regulatory requirement and business environmental improvement initiatives.Incident & Near Miss Management: Lead timely investigations into all incidents using root cause analysis tools. Work cross functionally to implement corrective actions and preventive actions using CAPAs. Analyse trends to identify high risk areas and implement targeted improvement actions.Training & Engagement: Deliver and co-ordinate health and safety training covering PPE, Induction, Chemical handling, production activities, first aid, emergency response, mental health first aid, fire marshals and equipment safety. Support operational managers and SLT in coaching staff, reinforcing daily safe operating practices. Lead the Health and Safety Committee to drive employee engagement and participation in continuous improvement practices.Emergency Preparation: Fire safety management, maintain and regularly test emergency response procedures including fire, chemical spillage and first aid.Documentation & Auditing Maintain accurate safety documentation including training records, COSHH, audit, permits and HSE incidents. Prepare safety performance reports and presentations as required for Senior Leadership Team and Line manager as directed. Support all internal and external audits.Environmental: Promote environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure environmental compliance. Provide Environmental Data reporting to ROKO.Key Requirements: Ideally hold a degree in Occupational health & safety, Environmental health, engineering or related field. Risk Assessment methodologies. Strong working Knowledge of UK HSE legislation. Strong Microsoft skills relating to Excel, Word and other Microsoft packages.The Package: £49,000 - £55,000 per annum. Day shift role: Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM. Flexible Working is offered for this position. Employee is able to build a Flexible allowance 2 days credit/1 day deficit. Pension contribution 5%. Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Death In service Benefit 2 x Annual salary. Perkbox. Health Shield, Cash Health Scheme

Are you an experienced Nebosh qualified HSE Advisor? Do you have an industrial services background? Are you happy in a site based regional role in the South East? This industrial services specialist who work at major power generation outages and shutdowns are looking for someone to provide technical Health & Safety advice, mentorship and a presence on site. Role Purpose An experienced and pragmatic Regional SHEQ Advisor is required to support safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of industrial services across a regional portfolio. The role provides professional SHEQ advice and assistance across scaffold access, mechanical engineering, asbestos removal, insulation, and industrial cleaning activities within live industrial environments on client sites. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Organise and manage workload based on SHEQ Lead(s), client expectations, contract managers' requirements, site supervisors' priorities, and findings from active and reactive monitoring, while acting in an independent and professional manner. • Advise and assist in planning and implementing company policies, procedures, processes, and practices, taking account of hazards, the level of risk presented, and reasonably practicable control measures. • Undertake active monitoring through site visits to assess compliance with company SHEQ Site Plan procedures. • Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance visits across multiple industrial sites. • Create, review, and implement Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) in line with SHEQ department requirements. • Monitor compliance with key legislative and procedural controls including Work at Height, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and confined space requirements. • Carry out incident and accident investigations to identify immediate, underlying, and root causes; recommend corrective and preventive actions; and monitor close-out to minimise recurrence. • Investigate SHEQ non-conformances and ensure actions are properly implemented and closed out. • Conduct internal audits and support external audits. • Produce and submit monthly SHEQ reports to the SHEQ Lead(s), including clear performance information and action tracking. • Support environmental and quality controls in line with company and client expectations. • Create and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and other operational SHEQ communications. • Liaise with client site teams and represent the company in a professional manner to support compliance, positive relationships, and contract longevity. Essential Criteria • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. • Relevant SHEQ experience within industrial services or similar high-risk operational environments. • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and practical application. • Experience working across multiple sites in a regional role. • Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria • NEBOSH Diploma or currently working towards it. • Professional membership such as IOSH (TechIOSH or CertIOSH) or IIRSM (AIIRSM) as a minimum. • Experience in asbestos, scaffolding, or related industrial service activities. Working Environment • This is a regional, multi-site role operating across live industrial environments in Southeast England. • The position requires regular travel to client sites and close engagement with operational teams delivering scaffold access, mechanical engineering, asbestos removal, insulation, and industrial cleaning services. Benefits • 25 holiday per annum • Company van • Pension is standard 3/5% • Discretionary bonus depending on company growth authorised by Managing Directors Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us