100 Best road safety Jobs in Leatherhead (October 2026)

Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant

Full job description Nursery Cook & General Support Assistant The Nest Day Nursery | Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: £12.71 to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent, full-time, all year round About The Nest The Nest is a small, independent day nursery with a warm, friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. We take pride in providing children with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and a caring, stimulating environment where they can learn, play and thrive. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking but would also welcome the variety of helping with other aspects of nursery life. About the Role This is a varied position combining responsibility for our nursery kitchen with practical support across the wider nursery. You'll spend approximately 18 to 20 hours per week managing the kitchen, with the remaining hours helping our nursery team with a range of practical, creative and organisational tasks. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed. Key Responsibilities 1. Cooking and Kitchen Management • Prepare fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for our nursery children., • Plan and manage weekly online food shopping and ordering within an agreed budget., • Cater safely for children with food allergies and special dietary requirements., • Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety standards., • Manage food storage, stock rotation and minimise unnecessary food waste., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently. 2. Nursery and General Support Alongside your kitchen responsibilities, you'll help support the wider nursery team with a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities could include: • Social media and marketing: Taking responsibility for preparing our weekly Instagram content and helping with nursery marketing activities, subject to our safeguarding procedures and manager approval., • Garden and outdoor areas: Weeding, general outdoor upkeep and helping establish and maintain a children's vegetable and herb garden., • Cleaning and housekeeping: Assisting with routine cleaning, laundry, tidying rooms and keeping nursery spaces and resources organised., • Activity preparation: Preparing materials for art and sensory activities, helping with displays and maintaining our dedicated art room., • Cooking club: Helping practitioners organise and deliver cooking activities with the children., • Stock and supplies: Monitoring and restocking consumables, organising storage areas and helping manage nursery supplies., • Events and nursery presentation: Helping prepare for parent events, our planned coffee mornings and nursery tours, ensuring the nursery looks welcoming and presentable. These responsibilities will vary depending on the nursery's needs, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided. Cooking and kitchen management will remain the primary responsibility of the role. About You We're looking for someone who is practical, enthusiastic, organised and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team. Essential Requirements • Confident preparing fresh, home-cooked meals independently., • Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe food preparation., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Reliable, hardworking and willing to take initiative., • Friendly, approachable and comfortable working in a nursery environment., • Flexible and happy to undertake a variety of practical tasks., • Willing to undertake relevant training, including food safety, allergen awareness and safeguarding. Desirable, But Not Essential • Previous cooking experience in a nursery, school, care setting or similar environment., • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering qualification., • Basic computer and social media skills., • An interest in gardening, children's activities and early years education. You do not need to be a qualified chef or hold an early years qualification. If you don't already have a food hygiene qualification, The Nest will arrange and pay for appropriate online food safety training. We will also provide training in allergen awareness and our nursery's food preparation procedures. What matters most is having the right attitude, being organised and being confident preparing fresh, nutritious meals. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 to £13.50, depending on experience., • 35 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday., • Daytime working hours with no evenings or weekends., • A friendly, welcoming and supportive nursery team., • A varied Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work Location: In person

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FD Mechanics Ltd

Vehicle Motor Technician

FD Mechanics Limited – Epsom / Stoneleigh, Surrey FD Mechanics is a busy, well-established, family-run independent garage and MOT station, and we are looking for an experienced Vehicle Motor Technician to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has good attention to detail and enjoys working in a professional, friendly workshop environment. The Role As a Motor Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of servicing, repairs, maintenance and diagnostic work across a variety of makes and models. Your responsibilities will include: • Carrying out servicing and routine maintenance, • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, • Brake, suspension, steering and exhaust repairs, • Timing belt and timing chain replacements, • Clutch and gearbox repairs, • Carrying out vehicle inspections and fault finding, • Using diagnostic equipment to identify faults, • Completing MOT-related repairs, • Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard, • Carrying out safety checks and road tests where required, • Maintaining a clean and organised working area, • Providing accurate feedback on vehicle condition and additional work required, • Working as part of a friendly and supportive workshop team About You We are looking for a technician who: • Has proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician, • Has strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, • Can work independently and as part of a team, • Takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship, • Has excellent attention to detail, • Is reliable, punctual and professional, • Has a positive attitude and good communication skills, • Holds a full UK driving licence, • Is able to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment MOT Licence Preferred An MOT Tester licence would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from experienced technicians who are looking to develop their skills and take on additional responsibilities within the workshop. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience and skills, • Full-time position, • A friendly, professional and supportive working environment, • Variety of work across different makes and models, • Opportunity to develop and expand your skills, • A well-established independent business, • A team that takes pride in delivering honest, high-quality work to our customers About FD Mechanics FD Mechanics is a family-run independent vehicle repair business serving customers throughout Epsom, Stoneleigh, Ewell and the surrounding Surrey area. We pride ourselves on being honest, skilled, friendly, professional and trustworthy, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. If you're an experienced technician looking for a new opportunity with a well-established independent garage, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction explaining your experience and qualifications. Job Type: Full-time Location: Epsom / Stoneleigh, Surrey Experience: Motor Vehicle Technician: 2 years+ preferred Licence/Certification: Full UK Driving Licence required; MOT Tester preferred Benefits: • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Profit sharing, • Referral programme, • Sick pay Work Location: In person

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