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This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented graduate or early-career professional looking to gain experience in quality assurance, food safety, and operational support within a supportive environment. \n \n Manpower is recruiting an interim Quality & Laboratory Technician on behalf of our global FMCG client, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, home to iconic brands including Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and Wall's. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment and become part of a busy Quality team. \n \n The role is based at the Barnwood site in Gloucester and is a full-time temporary position for 9 months, with the possibility of extension, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. \n \n The successful candidate will be available to start as soon as possible (with a maximum notice period of two weeks). The role offers a competitive salary of £28,800 per annum, pro rata. \n \n We're looking for a proactive and organised Quality & Laboratory Technician to join our busy Quality team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day quality activities across the factory. \n Please note: Although this role sits within the Quality Laboratory, it is not a laboratory-based position. Laboratory testing forms only a small part of the role. The majority of your time will be spent carrying out quality investigations, reporting, product assessments, supplier and quality support activities, collecting samples from across the factory and working closely with different departments to ensure products meet the required quality standards. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a recent science graduate or someone with some laboratory or quality experience looking to develop a career in Quality within a manufacturing environment. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Collect product, raw material, water and environmental samples from around the factory.\n, • Carry out visual inspections of finished products and packaging, identifying and reporting any quality issues.\n, • Support investigations into quality incidents, product defects and customer complaints.\n, • Record, analyse and report quality data accurately using internal systems.\n, • Assist with product testing and sample preparation where required.\n, • Arrange external microbiological and chemical testing and record results.\n, • Support blocked stock administration and shelf-life assessments.\n, • Help maintain laboratory equipment, including routine calibration checks.\n, • Assist with internal quality audits and maintain accurate quality documentation.\n, • Ensure laboratory stock and consumables are maintained.\n, • Follow site quality, food safety and health & safety procedures at all times.\n, • Work closely with Production, Technical and Quality teams to help resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n\n • Degree qualified in a scientific discipline.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.\n, • Proactive with a hands-on approach and able to work independently.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new computer systems.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Experience within a laboratory, quality or manufacturing environment would be beneficial but is not essential.\n\n \n This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable working across both office and factory environments, and is looking to build a career in Quality rather than a traditional laboratory testing role. \n

STEM Teaching Assistant Enfield September 2026 This dynamic, high-achieving secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is widely celebrated for its exceptional academic standards, inclusive ethos, and remarkable record of supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding outcomes. STEM sits at the heart of the school's academic identity, with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics taught with genuine rigour, creativity, and real-world relevance across all year groups. Every STEM Teaching Assistant who joins becomes part of a team deeply committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. STEM Teaching Assistant - What the School Offers • Subject-specific CPD tailored to STEM classroom support, practical lesson assistance, and cross-curricular intervention, • A well-resourced STEM faculty with modern laboratory facilities, dedicated technician support, and strong departmental collaboration, • A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified STEM practitioners from day one, • A school with a thriving enrichment calendar including STEM clubs, competitions, and university partnerships that every STEM Teaching Assistant can actively contribute to, • Strong encouragement towards teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staff STEM Teaching Assistant - What the Role Involves • Supporting teachers across Science, Mathematics, and Technology to deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons across KS3 and KS4, • Working with small groups of pupils to reinforce core STEM concepts and close gaps in understanding across disciplines, • Assisting with practical lesson preparation and supporting pupils safely and confidently in laboratory and workshop settings, • Tracking pupil progress across STEM subjects and feeding back regularly to class teachers and Heads of Department, • Building enthusiastic, curious relationships with pupils to develop their confidence and ambition in STEM subjects STEM Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking For The ideal STEM Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in any Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a curious, versatile, and proactive STEM Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills, genuine cross-disciplinary subject knowledge, and a passion for making STEM accessible and exciting for every pupil. Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. STEM Teaching Assistant - Salary and Contract Info • £480 per week, pro rata to term time only, • Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027, • Term-time only, • Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement If you are a STEM graduate with a passion for your subject and a genuine desire to help young people discover what they are capable of, this STEM Teaching Assistant role in Enfield is a brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful school experience in one of North London's most celebrated secondary schools. Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping support staff secure long-term and permanent roles like this STEM Teaching Assistant position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step. STEM Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | INDSUP JBRP1_UKTJ

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. This role is an Enlisted Aviator role. Don't limit yourself. You can apply for more than one position and we can help you find the right role. What will you do? • Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers, • Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun, • Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipmentYou could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your through service career management Requirements at a glance • Be aged 16 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday), • GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject., • You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below, • Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training, • Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment, • Pass a Fitness testIf you dont have any of the above, you might still be able to apply JBRP1_UKTJ