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Introduction An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Stores Manager to join our team at Niftylift. Based at our state-of-the-art fabrication and manufacturing facility in Hoyland, Barnsley, this role plays a key part in supporting our global supply chain operations. Niftylift Limited is one of the world’s leading privately owned designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. We supply products to customers in over 40 countries, supported by more than 400 employees across our three UK Centres of Excellence. This role offers the chance to influence and engage with the global marketplace—selecting ethical, reliable suppliers and supporting the continuous development of Niftylift’s products and operations. About the Role This position combines leadership of the Purchasing team with responsibility for the Stores and Internal Logistics function, ensuring a robust, efficient and world‑class supply chain. Purchasing Management: You will lead the purchasing function for our Hoyland site, ensuring both the stability and development of our supplier base. Key responsibilities include: Develop, support and coach the purchasing team. Formally develop and define value added procedures and their adherence. Providing leadership on development of the current and new supplier bases and logistics using processes and proven techniques to achieve a world class supply. To ensure commercially secure efficient purchase, control and scheduling of material at the lowest overall cost, in line with the Niftylift purchasing strategy. Stores Management: You will oversee all aspects of internal logistics, materials management and stock control, ensuring alignment with business objectives and Milton Keynes Logistics for consistency. Key responsibilities include: Develop and align the stocking policies with the purchasing, scheduling and safety stock categories to ensure both achieve the same output of balanced stock to meet demand, enable flexibility within the supply chain to allow for seasonality in demand, providing quick responses to ramp up/ ramp down Develop, support and coach the stock control team to ensure ongoing management of direct materials, stock control, stock policies and investigations into discrepancies. Ensuring accurate perpetual inventory result and annual stock take accuracy. Develop continuous improvement opportunities to maximise information technology to automate transactional data, maximise the use of equipment and space through “fleet” planning to optimise value added output, support environmental legislation and standards Responsibilities and Duties Manage the portfolio of suppliers with a spend of £10M plus, including the negotiation of clear and robust commercially secure contracts for new and existing suppliers. Develop and maintain a global structured supply base with dual source plus back up for all sensitive commodity types. Develop KPI reporting and scorecard measurement of suppliers. Identify areas of opportunity, initiate and implement new purchasing strategies. Research, audit and select suitable vendors for the development of strategic partnerships. Develop, maintain and audit an approved primary supplier base on their financial stability, technical, commercial, quality, delivery and support abilities. Competitively tender all parts as commodity groups. Maintain structured communication and teamwork with Milton Keynes. Support New Product Introduction projects through to implementation. Conduct supplier development and recovery meetings in line with the group needs. Develop and maintain ordering methods, rolling delivery schedules, materials control and purchasing planning parameters on the company's MRP. Verification, investigation and resolution of MRP purchasing/schedule related issues. Achieve cost down through supplier's technical/engineering resources, global and currency sourcing, correct supplier selection (their skills, resource and facilities), packaging/storage, finish & coatings. Oversee the strategic management of logistics to identify best practice, alignment to purchasing strategies of global supply chains. Align direct material management processes and procedures to optimise stock control, space and cost. Report slow moving and obsolete stock to reduce, control and prevent. Monitor and manage stock discrepancies in good time to ensure accurate demand is pulling through MRP. Maintain full understanding and compliance of the companies ISO 9001/ ISO14001/ISO18001 standards, plus develop, maintain and audit effective logistics procedures and compliance. Plan and maintain ‘how-to’ guides for transactional processes to support training needs and standardisation. Experience & Qualifications Essential: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior purchasing, commodity management or supply chain role. Strong background in purchasing steel, welded fabrications and machined components within an engineering or similar environment. Experience operating in a continuous single‑piece flow production setting. Strong understanding of MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Experience in stock control, internal logistics, and inventory management. Strong experience in contract negotiations, inventory reduction and contract negotiation. Ability to travel globally to support supplier management. Experience with lean manufacturing tools, supplier auditing (commercial/SQA/PPAP/QPAP), and contract negotiation. Desirable: CIPS qualification (or working towards). Experience with open‑book costing and PPV. Automotive‑standard supply contracts and penalties exposure. Working Hours 07:30 - 16:30, Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 13:30, Friday Benefits 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only) 5% contributory pension scheme Life insurance scheme Health cover scheme Staff discounts Cycle to Work scheme Employee referral scheme Discounted gym memberships Free on-site parking Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options) Free quarterly company lunches Free family events

Team Manager – Warehouse Operations \nLocation: Sheffield (on-site)\n Salary: £36,223 (Available Shift Patterns & Package Details towards the bottom of the advert)\n Reports to: Operations Manager\n\n Role Overview A fast-paced third-party logistics operation is seeking driven and people-focused Team Managers to lead frontline warehouse teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be accountable for creating a safe, engaged, and high-performing environment while delivering operational excellence against customer expectations.\n You will bring energy, structure, and strong leadership to the operation, ensuring every shift runs smoothly while developing colleagues and maintaining high standards across performance, safety, and engagement.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\n - Lead, manage, and motivate warehouse operatives through visible, effective leadership, creating a culture of accountability and high performance\n - Deliver daily operational performance in line with customer SLAs, volume forecasts, and site priorities within a fast-paced 3PL environment\n - Proactively manage attendance, absence, wellbeing, and conduct, taking appropriate action to protect productivity, service levels, and team morale\n - Plan and deploy labour effectively, balancing cost, efficiency, and service on an hourly basis in response to changing volumes\n - Monitor, analyse, and act on key KPIs including labour efficiency, service levels, accuracy, safety, cost, and engagement\n - Control labour and operational costs, demonstrating a clear understanding of P&L drivers and cost-to-serve levers\n - Drive performance through coaching, clear targets, and accountability, managing underperformance through formal processes where required\n - Communicate clearly at all levels through structured briefings, 1:1s, and shift handovers\n - Promote colleague engagement by reviewing feedback, identifying trends, and implementing improvement actions\n - Take full ownership of health & safety on shift, ensuring compliance with all legal, site, and customer requirements\n - Lead teams through change, peak periods, and operational challenges while maintaining control and performance\n - Deliver continuous improvement by embedding standard ways of working and encouraging innovation and feedback\n - Take ownership of training and development, building team capability to meet current and future operational needs\n - Act as a role model for behaviours, standards, and company values\n\nPerformance Measures\n\n - Achievement of labour productivity targets and cost control\n - Delivery of KPIs and SLAs at or above contractual expectations\n - Health & Safety compliance (minimum 95%)\n - Colleague engagement and survey participation targets\n - Accuracy, service, and operational performance metrics\n\nSkills & Experience\n\n - Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment\n - Strong leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold individuals accountable\n - Experience working within a 3PL or multi-client environment with an understanding of SLAs and KPIs\n - Good financial awareness, including labour costs and operational impact on profitability\n - Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, using data and KPIs to drive improvements\n - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal\n - Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and operational challenges\n\nKnowledge & Qualifications\n\n - Good understanding of end-to-end warehouse operations and resource planning\n - Knowledge of WMS systems and warehouse transactional processes\n - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)\n - Awareness of Power BI or similar reporting tools (desirable)\n - Health & Safety knowledge within a warehouse environment\n - IOSH Managing Safely (or working towards) preferred\n\nBehaviours & Attributes\n\n - Leads by example with integrity, professionalism, and respect\n - Strong focus on people, engagement, and team development\n - Resilient and adaptable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment\n - Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach\n - Ambition to progress into a more senior operational role\n\nShift Patterns Available\n\n - Monday – Friday: 14:00 – 22:00\n - Sunday – Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00\n - Tuesday – Saturday: 14:00 – 22:00\n - 4 on / 4 off rotating: 09:00 – 21:00\n\nPackage & Benefits\n\n - 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus your birthday off\n - Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year\n - Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution via salary sacrifice)\n - Death-in-service cover (3x annual salary)\n - Subsidised on-site canteen\n - Free on-site parking with EV charging points\n\nAdditional Information This role offers a clear pathway for progression, with opportunities to develop into more senior operational leadership positions. The position requires a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead from the front in a demanding but rewarding logistics environment.

Maintenance Team Leader (FMCG) You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. £45,000 - £50,000 + PLC Training + Days Based + Mon-Fri + 29 Days Holiday + Early Finish Barnsley Are you an aspiring Electrical Maintenance Engineer from a FMCG background, looking for a days-based role, offering direct progression to a supervisory role, where you will be a respected team leader and work hands-on to maintain critical production machinery? Are you looking for an autonomous role, within a company that will provide external training on PLCs to ensure your continuous development and long-term career? On offer is the chance to work for a well-established food production company, that has been running for over 30 years, and supplies into a wide range of supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsburys as well as premium restaurant chains. In this days-based role you will be performing both planned and reactive maintenance in a busy industrial environment, whilst leading a close-knit team of 5 Engineers. This will include working on 3-phase machinery, conveyors, PLC controls, hydraulics, motors and related equipment. This opportunity would suit a Maintenance Engineer, with an electrical bias from a FMCG background, who is looking for direct and rapid progression to a supervisor role, split between leading a team of engineers and hands on maintenance. The Role: • PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment across a large site, • Working on 3-phase, hydraulics, drives, motors, and PLC fault finding, • Leading a team of 5 Maintenance Engineers, • Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm, • Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias), • FMCG background Engineer, Manufacturing, Production, Manager, Engineering, PLC, Senior, Lead, Team, Supervisor, Mechanical, Electrical, Food, FMCG, Doncaster, Rotherham, Wakefield If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. xrnqpay By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Project Manager (Power & EV Infrastructure) Location: Barnsley-Office Based Role occasional travel required Salary: Up To £55,000 My client are a growing multi-utility and infrastructure delivery partner, currently expanding its capability further in electrical and EV infrastructure, they are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery, coordination, and performance of electrical works across a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects. This role sits between site supervision and senior leadership, taking ownership of multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and aligned with commercial expectations. Role Overview Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of electrical projects, including: • Managing multiple projects across LV/HV and EV infrastructure works, • Coordinating supervisors, site teams, and subcontractors, • Driving programme, quality, and delivery performance, • Monitoring productivity, cost, and commercial outputs, • Supporting mobilisation of new projects and workstreams, • Managing client and stakeholder relationships Delivery & Programme Management • Manage multiple live projects across various locations, • Ensure works are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards, • Monitor programme performance and proactively address delays Operational Coordination • Coordinate supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors, • Ensure effective communication across all delivery teams, • Work closely with civils and multi-utility teams for integrated delivery, • Support mobilisation and efficient setup of new projects Contact Gaz for a confidental chat

Our client a civil engineering contractor in the Gas sector are seeking a motivated and ambitious individuals to train as a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in project management within Utilities / civil engineering / infrastructure]. You will work closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining hands-on experience across all aspects of project delivery including planning, coordination, commercial awareness, and client interaction. Key Responsibilities Assist in the planning and coordination of projects to ensure timely delivery Support Project Managers with day-to-day project administration Monitor project progress, costs, and programme schedules Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Assist with procurement of materials and subcontract packages Ensure all works are carried out in line with HSE requirements and company policies Help maintain project documentation, reports, and records Attend site meetings and take minutes where required Support with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) Assist in resolving project issues and escalating where necessary Skills & Experience Civil Engineering in the Gas or Utilities sector Strong organisational and communication skills Good attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) A proactive and positive attitude with willingness to learn Full UK driving licence CSCS/SMSTS/SSSTS Qualifications (Desirable but not essential) Degree / HNC / HND in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar) What We Offer Structured training and development programme Clear progression route to Project Manager Mentorship from experienced professionals Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile projects Career Progression This role offers a clear pathway to: Project Manager Senior Project Manager Contracts Manager

Retail / Business Manager Location: Barnsley Salary: £30,000 OTE £50,000 Hours: Monday - Saturday, no Sundays, 5 day working week. Ref: 29388 We are looking for an experienced Retail / Business Manager for our client’s reputable site in Barnsley. Working for a large dealer group that offers employees excellent working conditions and progression. Benefits include but not limited to: Generous holidays Pension scheme Competitive salary and bonus scheme Retail / Business Manager duties: The position will entail aiding the customers in finding the right finance package to suit their needs. Working closely with the Sales Executives and Sales Manager you will need to show a strong F&I knowledge to aid the department. Working for a large, multifranchise site, which is a high volume and fast-moving environment. Selling finance, insurance products and additional products. Working within a the FCA regulations and company guidelines. Matching customers’ needs to the relevant finance sources. Retail / Business Manager requirements: Retail / Business Manager experience would be an ideal however we may consider a highly experienced Car Sales Executive or Sales Controller. Key is you must be highly self-motivated, want to earn and someone who is career focused. Full UK Driving licence Willing to work weekends, limited Sunday’s If you are interested in applying for this Retail / Business Manager vacancy, then please in the first instance, send me your CV and I will contact you on receipt. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Jordan O'Connor - Octane Recruitment JOOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

Project Manager (Power & EV Infrastructure) Location: UK (Office Based Role occasional travel required / Head Office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership Salary: £46-£50k depending on experience Our client is a growing multi-utility and infrastructure delivery partner, currently expanding its capability further in electrical and EV infrastructure. We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery, coordination, and performance of electrical works across a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects. This role sits between site supervision and senior leadership, taking ownership of multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and aligned with commercial expectations. Role Overview: Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of electrical projects, including: • Managing multiple projects across LV/HV and EV infrastructure works, • Coordinating supervisors, site teams, and subcontractors, • Driving programme, quality, and delivery performance, • Monitoring productivity, cost, and commercial outputs, • Supporting mobilisation of new projects and workstreams, • Managing client and stakeholder relationships Key Responsibilities: 1. Delivery & Programme Management • Manage multiple live projects across various locations, • Ensure works are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards, • Monitor programme performance and proactively address delays 2. Operational Coordination • Coordinate supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors, • Ensure effective communication across all delivery teams, • Work closely with civils and multi-utility teams for integrated delivery, • Support mobilisation and efficient setup of new projects 3. Commercial & Performance • Monitor project costs, productivity, and performance, • Support reporting, forecasting, and programme tracking, • Identify risks, variations, and opportunities for improvement, • Drive efficiencies across delivery to improve margins 4. Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, • Maintain strong working relationships and communication, • Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded, • Support growth through identifying additional work opportunities Candidate Experience Desired: • Proven experience managing multiple projects within utilities, infrastructure, or construction, • Strong understanding of programme management and delivery performance, • Experience coordinating teams and subcontractors across multiple sites, • Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments, • Experience delivering electrical or multi-utility projects, • Experience in EV infrastructure (desirable), • Understanding of DNO environments and constraints (advantageous), • Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project performance, • Ability to monitor productivity and drive delivery efficiency, • Experience identifying and resolving delivery risks and challenges, • Understanding of cost control and margin performance Key Deliverables (First 6–12 Months) • Successful delivery of multiple projects across the portfolio, • Strong programme and performance management across workstreams, • Effective coordination of supervisors, teams, and subcontractors, • Contribution to growth and scalability of the electrical division, • High levels of client satisfaction and repeatable workstreams Location & Travel • Head office – Barnsley, South Yorkshire, • 75% office based role, • Regular travel to project sites and client locations required

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Groundworks / Civils Contracts Manager on behalf of a long-standing regional groundworks & civil engineering contractor to manage up to 3-4 live projects across the West & South Yorkshire area. Projects are mainly general civils packages consisting of: new plotworks to DPC, groundworks, attenuation/tanks, pumping stations and full roads & sewers / heavy civils aspects. This is a regional role with projects based across the Yorkshire area so will require constant travel to sites. They are a sizeable contractor with a £100m+ turnover, they have tried and tested management systems in place and a large senior team. They're undergoing significant growth and are looking to bolster the team with additional Managers now for new starting sites. They offer a skilled Contracts Manager the opportunity to take control of multiple projects and open up possible doors in future to Senior Management & Director level progression. Duties: • Overseeing multiple projects at all stages, • Checking of Site Managers work, • Project documentation, • Various client, stakeholder & senior management meetings, • Tracking of costs & budgets, P/L, • Dealing with regular contract changes, • Establishing HSE awareness and action on sites, • Liaison with local authorities and developers, • Pre-starts, • Site setup & allocation of staff etc. Experience Required: • Must have proven experience managing multiple civils, roads & sewers & groundworks projects, • Must have proven experience managing multiple packages as Contracts Manager, • Must have full knowledge of NHBC and highways regulations, • Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, • Ideally will have: HNC / HND or Degree in relevant field Pay: Up to £75,000 per annum + pickup/allowance + pension + healthcare + holidays + fuel + discretionary bonus and more. Or CIS day rate + pickup/car + fuel card also considered (rate negotiable). This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment

£50,000 - £55,000 + Car + Bonus + Healthcare + 33 Days Holiday An excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a leading engineering company, where you will play a key role in shaping engineering safety at sites around the UK. Are you experienced in engineering safety management? Are you looking to step into a strategic role with influence across multiple sites and major projects? This well-established organisation delivers high-quality engineering services across a wide range of industrial sectors in the UK and internationally. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are now looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to strengthen their SHEQ function across engineering operations. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, engineering, and operational teams to ensure robust safety systems are in place across complex engineering processes, utilities infrastructure, and high-hazard environments. You will drive continuous improvement in technical safety, asset integrity, and compliance, while influencing stakeholders at all levels. This position would suit a technically strong safety professional with a background in engineering who is looking to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking organisation. The Role: Lead engineering safety systems and drive continuous improvement Ensure compliance with ISO standards and key regulations Support projects and site operations from a technical safety perspective Oversee audits, inspections, and asset integrity programmes £50,000 - £55,000 + Car + Bonus + Healthcare + 33 Days HolidayThe Person: Strong background in engineering safety Experience with safety management systems & compliance NEBOSH qualified Knowledge of key legislation including PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and CDM Full UK driving licence & happy to travelRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Company description: GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. Job description: Are you a commercially minded, part qual Asst Finance Manager, looking to join a fast-paced retail logistics environment? If so, this superb hands-on role, supporting the Finance Manager, leading a team and working with various stakeholders is a great opportunity to accelerate your career. Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a 12-month FTC Assistant Finance Manager to join our client ASOS in Barnsley . You will be instrumental in providing support for the smooth running of all financial, commercial and administrative requirements of the Finance Manager. The role involves working on projects with daily, weekly and monthly reporting to service the site operations, colleagues and clients. This is a full time, FTC position, working Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00. Pay, benefits and more: Were looking to offer a salary of up to £42,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What youll do on a typical day: Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly reporting, both internal and external, are completed accurately, on time and in full within timescales set Carry out full management of your team to ensure completion, through delegation, of their roles Carry out continued liaison with the MI Manager & Ops Planning Manager on alignment of information issued within the finance department Implement & maintain full reconciliations relating to payroll, agency, registers & trackers working closely with operations Provide Senior Management, Operations and the customer with pro-active information and recommendations to enable correct decision making What you need to succeed at GXO: Demonstrable experience of a similar role with open book accounting Experience of preparation of accounts to a senior level Exceptional communication and IT skills, Excel & PowerPoint, SAP advantageous Experience of managing a team and consistently meeting deadlines Manage individual workload efficiently and effectively We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. #LI-SH1 TPBN1_UKTJ