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WE’RE HIRING – COMMERCIAL HVAC & GAS ENGINEER WE WILL BEAT YOUR CURRENT PACKAGE Happy Heat is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Commercial HVAC & Gas Engineer to join our team. We’re a family-run heating, air conditioning and ventilation company based in Bushey, Hertfordshire, delivering high-quality work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North/North-West London. NO CENTRAL LONDON WORK NO SOCIAL HOUSING OVERTIME COMPLETELY OPTIONAL THE WORK Quality is at the heart of what we do. We install high-quality equipment and expect the same standard from our workmanship. There’s no social housing or high-volume contract work. Our domestic work is for private, high-end customers, alongside a growing portfolio of quality commercial properties including schools, healthcare facilities, offices, churches and other commercial buildings. You’ll be working on: • Commercial boiler installations, servicing & repairs, • High-end commercial plant room installations, • Commercial heating systems & controls, • Commercial HVAC installations, servicing & repairs, • Air conditioning installations, servicing & repairs, • Single & multi-split AC systems, • Ventilation systems, • High-end private domestic heating & AC installations, • Fault finding & diagnostics, • Commissioning, • Planned maintenance & remedial works We want engineers who enjoy doing a job properly. Clean installations, quality equipment, good materials and attention to detail are important to us. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Commercial Gas Safe qualifications, • F-Gas Category 1 qualification, • Strong commercial heating & HVAC experience, • Air conditioning installation, servicing & repair experience, • Excellent standard of workmanship, • Pride in producing clean, professional installations, • Strong fault-finding ability, • Full UK driving licence, • Professional and reliable approach with customers THE PACKAGE • Top rates of pay for the right engineer, • We will beat your current package for the right engineer, • Full-time PAYE employment, • Brand-new company van, • Heated seats & heated steering wheel, • Wireless Apple CarPlay & air conditioning, • Fuel card, • Company pension, • Paid holiday, • Discounts on over 25,000 products, including clothing, cars, holidays and more through our employee benefits portal, • Job and knock, • Materials delivered to site, • No Central London work, • No social housing, • Overtime completely optional, • Ongoing manufacturer & technical training, • Clear career progression, • Long-term opportunity within a growing company CAREER PROGRESSION – A CLEAR ROUTE OFF THE TOOLS This isn’t a role where you have to stay on the tools forever. As Happy Heat continues to grow, we want our engineers to grow with us. For the right person, there will be a genuine progression route from senior engineering into surveying, technical management and ultimately an Operations Manager position. Engineer → Senior Engineer → Surveying / Technical Role → Operations Manager We’ll support your progression with ongoing technical, manufacturer and management training as your role develops. OVERTIME & EARNING POTENTIAL Overtime is completely optional, but there is plenty available for engineers who want it. If you want to put the hours in, there is significant additional earning potential. If you don’t want overtime, that’s absolutely fine too. ABOUT HAPPY HEAT Happy Heat is an established family-run heating, air conditioning and ventilation company with a rapidly growing commercial division. We’re Gas Safe registered, REFCOM registered, SafeContractor approved and Worcester Accredited Installers. We’re not interested in rushing engineers from job to job or competing at the cheapest end of the market. We focus on quality equipment, quality customers and high standards of workmanship. We want our engineers to have the time, materials and support they need to do the job properly. We’re looking for someone who wants more than their next engineering job. If you want to earn more, be valued for the work you do and join a growing company with a genuine route into a senior off-the-tools position, we’d love to hear from you.

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PPHE Hotel Group

Engineering Team Leader

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Full-time

London

Engineering Team Leader - Park Plaza County Hall At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it is a quick repair or planned maintenance, being an Engineering Team Leader is more than just doing maintenance and audits, it is also about creating a memorable guest experience for our guests through our beautifully maintained hotels. As our Engineering Team Leader, you will receive: • Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits, • Heavily discounted hotel rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends), • F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party), • 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service, • Two free meals per day, • Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream, • Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!, • Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more, • Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons, • 24/7 employee assistance programme, • Rota given 2 weeks in advance, • Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme, • Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas., • Free dry cleaning for work uniform, • Annual Staff parties and events, • Company pension plan & award-winning training The Ideal candidate: • Share’s our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment & Care, • Has previous experience as a Senior Assistant Engineer or Engineering Supervisor/Team Leader in a hotel or similar setting, • PPM Knowledge, • Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, • Positive attitude, ownership and attention to detail Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars. Park Plaza. Be part of it.

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Caravan Coffee Roasters and Brewbar

We've been passionate about great-tasting, 100%-traceable speciality coffee since roasting our first coffee in the basement of our original restaurant 16 years ago. Today, we're a B Corp-certified roaster, producing fresh coffee from our North London roastery, supplying our nine restaurants, Brew Bars, and a growing customer base. We're looking for a hands-on Head of Operations to lead our end-to-end roastery operation. You'll own the operational engine: planning, packaging & consumables procurement, production, fulfilment, customer experience and cost management. You'll build a scalable, efficient operation that delivers consistently high standards of quality and service, whilst leading the team through a period of change and growth. Responsibilities People, Cost & Compliance • Lead and develop the Operations and Customer Experience teams, building a high-performing, solution-focused culture., • Own operational budgets and drive better purchasing, resourcing, production and fulfilment efficiency., • Own site Health & Safety, risk management and compliance, including SALSA and Fairtrade standards., • Embed B Corp principles and measurable sustainability improvements across the operation. Planning & Production • Own the S&OP process, bringing clear decisions through the exec routine, turning demand forecasts into green coffee, packaging, capacity and production scheduling plans., • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across the roastery, reducing waste, improving workflows and delivering measurable efficiency gains., • Lead major operational change and automation projects, from business case through to implementation., • Use AI and automation to simplify planning, reporting and operational workflows., • Own Unleashed as the operational source of truth, ensuring accurate inventory, stock movements and master data., • Be hands-on when needed, stepping onto the production floor to solve problems and keep things moving. Procurement & Supplier Management • Own strategic relationships with third-party production and logistics partners, holding them to agreed SLAs, quality and service standards., • Ensure packaging and consumables are competitively priced and regularly benchmarked., • Oversee quality assurance, complaints and compliance documentation. Customer Experience • Support the Customer Experience Manager to deliver a seamless customer journey across D2C and B2B, providing operational support with customer communication, order-to-cash, technical servicing, SLAs and senior-level escalations. The Person • Experienced operator: Proven senior operations experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing., • Lean mindset: Practical experience with Lean/Six Sigma and a track record of delivering measurable improvements., • Hands-on leader: Comfortable getting into the detail, troubleshooting problems and making things happen., • People leader: Able to build, motivate and lead teams through change., • Commercially sharp: Strong planning, budget management and data-driven decision-making skills., • Supply chain savvy: Strong understanding of procurement, inventory and production planning; AI/automation experience essential., • Customer focused: High standards of service and experience leading customer-facing teams. To say thank you for choosing us, we also offer our teams • 50% off all food in our Brew Bars, • Dining discount when visiting our restaurants, • Weekly roastery team lunch, • All of the coffee you can drink on site, • Weekly allowance of coffee for home, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat: on your birthday and work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression: 80% of all our management roles are filled internally

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Technicalways Limited

Woodford, Woodford Green

Own the quality of what we ship — build automated test suites and make sure every release is predictable. About Technical Ways Technical Ways is a UK IT services company providing managed IT support, cyber security, cloud and Microsoft 365, and software and web development for small and growing businesses. We're a small, hands-on team that takes ownership of our clients' technology, and we're growing. What you'll do • Plan and execute manual and exploratory testing for web and mobile releases, • Build and maintain end-to-end tests with Playwright or Cypress, • Write API tests and integrate test suites into CI pipelines, • Report, triage and verify defects with developers, • Contribute to acceptance criteria and release checklists What you'll bring • 2+ years in software QA or test engineering, • Hands-on test automation in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python, • Understanding of HTTP, REST APIs and browser dev tools, • Clear, structured written communication, • Right to work in the UK Nice to have • Accessibility and performance testing, • ISTQB Foundation or equivalent, • Mobile testing on iOS and Android What we offer • £38,000 – £50,000 per year, depending on experience, • Hybrid and remote working, • Training and certification budget relevant to your role, • Real ownership of client work in a small, senior team

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ITAS | On-Demand Talent Acquisition Service

CHARTERED MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

CHARTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEER Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Up to £85,000 NET + Luxury Accommodation + Full Relocation Package ITAS is supporting the appointment of an experienced Chartered Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering & Assurance function of a major long-term government defence construction programme. This is a senior, HQ-based technical position focused on Mechanical Building Services design assurance, contractor design review and engineering compliance across major facilities and infrastructure projects. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia THE ROLE The successful candidate will provide specialist mechanical engineering assurance throughout the detailed design and delivery process. This is not a traditional full-time site supervision role. The position is primarily based at programme headquarters in Riyadh and will involve reviewing and challenging contractor design output, resolving technical issues and ensuring that mechanical systems comply with project requirements, specifications and recognised engineering standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Review mechanical construction drawings, design calculations, shop drawings and technical documentation., • Review and assess material submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs) and contractor technical proposals., • Carry out mechanical design assurance and verify compliance with approved design intent, project specifications and applicable codes and standards., • Review HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and associated Mechanical Building Services systems., • Identify technical risks, design inconsistencies and areas of non-compliance., • Provide clear technical recommendations and support engineering decision-making., • Monitor contractor detailed design progress and support the resolution of technical issues affecting programme delivery., • Prepare technical queries, engineering assurance reports, observation notes and support the resolution of non-conformances., • Coordinate with Electrical, Civil/Structural, Architectural and other engineering disciplines., • Work closely with engineering leadership, contractors, consultants, suppliers and programme stakeholders. ABOUT YOU We are looking for a technically strong Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a background in Mechanical Building Services, MEP design, design review or technical assurance. Essential requirements include: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline., • Chartered Engineer status – CEng., • Strong Mechanical Building Services / MEP engineering experience., • Strong HVAC design and technical review capability., • Experience in design assurance, design review, technical assurance or design management., • Experience reviewing calculations, drawings, shop drawings, material submittals and RFIs., • Good working knowledge of relevant standards and guidance, including CIBSE, ASHRAE, NFPA and British Standards., • Minimum five years of relevant professional mechanical engineering experience., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to operate confidently within multidisciplinary engineering and contractor environments. Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere in the GCC would be advantageous, but is not essential. THE PACKAGE The programme offers a highly attractive tax-free package designed to support full relocation to Saudi Arabia: • Highly competitive salary/package – up to £85,000 NET per annum, • Luxury accommodation provided completely free of charge – approximate value £4,000 per month, • Full Saudi visa sponsorship, • Relocation flight to Riyadh, • Travel allowance, • Platinum-level private healthcare insurance, • Additional Saudi-based benefits and allowances This represents an opportunity to combine a senior technical position on a major long-term programme with a highly competitive tax-free international package. RELOCATION The position is based in Riyadh and requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. Full mobilisation and relocation support will be provided to the successful candidate. SECURITY & PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY Due to the nature of the programme, the appointment is subject to programme-specific security clearance and eligibility requirements. Further details will be discussed with suitable candidates during the selection process. APPLICATION Please apply through LinkedIn with an up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly by ITAS for an initial confidential discussion regarding the position, programme, package and relocation arrangements.

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Be Cool Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Refrigeration Engineer

Date posted: 26 September 2026 Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year Job Description: Senior Refrigeration Engineer Location: London and neighbouring counties (field-based) Job Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £55,000 per year (door-to-door), depending on experience About Be Cool Refrigeration Be Cool Refrigeration is a growing, family-run commercial refrigeration and air conditioning company based in London. We work with a wide range of commercial clients, and we're looking for an experienced refrigeration engineer to join our team. The Role We're recruiting an experienced commercial refrigeration engineer/technician to service, maintain, and repair a range of commercial refrigeration systems across London and the surrounding counties. Requirements • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Strong knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems, including: cold rooms, display units, counters, ice machines, blast chillers, and similar equipment, • Ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently on-site., • High First Fix rate, • Professional, reliable, and comfortable working directly with commercial clients What We Offer • Company van, fuel card, and equipment provided, • Starting salary up to £55,000 door-to-door per year, depending on experience, • Overtime paid at 1.5x rate, plus bonus pay, • 31 days holiday total (standard holiday allowance plus 3 days over Christmas), • Training and development opportunities, • Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for the right candidate Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company car, • UK visa sponsorship Application question(s): • Have you worked directly with commercial equipment (e.g. restaurants, hotels, retail)? Experience: • Ice Machine Repair: 3 years (preferred), • refrigeration: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification: • Full Clean Driving License (required) Location: • West London, Greater London (preferred) Work Location: In person

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