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About Sota Solutions: Sota Solutions is a market-leading IT solutions provider specialising in platform hosting, network infrastructure, data centre and business continuity services for small, medium and large enterprises, public sector organisations, as well as other service providers. Established for over 30 years and with a £6M turnover and strong balance sheet, the company’s facilities include two data centres, a disaster recovery suite, a network operations centre, located in a highly secure twenty-five-acre science park campus in Kent. Join us and be part of the tech revolution. About the role: As part of your IT Apprenticeship role you will provide 1st and 2nd level service desk / remote support, basic maintenance and low complexity system builds / installation across the Sota Solutions portfolio of services. You will shadow existing permanent members of the team, throughout the learning cycle, until either the end of their programme or until they are ready to move on. Aside from on-going developmental support, your role may be perceived as the equivalent of a Service Desk Analyst or Service Delivery Engineer roles in all other respects, depending on the individuals on-going attainment. Responsibilities: • Carry out a wide range of 1st and 2nd level problem/request management and resolution activity, against prescribed service levels and across multiple hardware and software technologies, • Manage calls from customers and log tickets into the Sota Service Desk Management Tool, • Ensure all problems are progressed in line with Sota best practice, • Manage all problems and requests through to resolution and or fulfilment ensuring the customer and ticketing system are updated in a timely fashion, • Appropriately identify and prioritise customer problems/requests to ensure that Sota maintains high levels of customer satisfaction to provide basic engineering support in respect of the build, configuration and deployment of new systems into production to support, • Ensure that resolved escalation procedures are complied with in a timely and appropriate fashion, • Continuously strive to improve the efficiency and quality of the service, • Has a keen interest in IT, • Demonstrates good interactive and communications skills, • Is well organised and practical, with a logical, diagnostic approach to problem solving, • Pays careful, close attention to detail Entry requirements: • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject, • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working week: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:15pm. Benefits: • Pension, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Perkbox membership 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

Role Overview This role is designed for high-potential candidates who will develop into future marketing and commercial management leaders. The trainee will independently — or by leading a small team — manage the full sales cycle, including product pricing, contract review, contract execution, order fulfilment, and payment collection. The role ensures the effective implementation of sales policies, monitors overseas business risks, and is accountable for achieving sales targets. Key Responsibilities • Lead the formulation of country-specific sales strategies and annual sales plans; drive execution and ensure the achievement of sales targets., • Coordinate production-sales-inventory planning, manage inventory levels, and promote alignment between production and sales., • Develop, optimise, and implement marketing and dealer management policies, and monitor compliance., • Oversee the full sales management cycle: product pricing, contract review, stock preparation, shipment arrangements, payment collection, and risk control., • Education & Background:, • Bachelor’s degree or above (full-time), preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, or related majors., • Experience:, • At least 3 years of experience in sales, commercial management, or dealer/distributor management., • Knowledge & Skills:, • Strong understanding of market dynamics with the ability to quickly capture market trends., • Solid analytical skills with capability to design, optimise, and improve business processes., • Ability to identify operational issues, provide practical improvement solutions, and ensure implementation., • Experience participating in the development of marketing policies or dealer management policies., • Language:, • Fluent English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Job Title: Lead Carpenter / Joiner Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £39,000 basic (40 hours) - £55,000 Subject to O/T worked Job Type: Permanent, Full Time The Company: At ESM we manage the design and build of exhibition spaces to create an engaging and memorable stand for our clients and their brands. All work is undertaken in house at our Kent headquarters by our experienced team who have been working on exhibition stands and trade fairs for a number of years, bringing both expertise and the latest trends to every project. Our staff are tremendously proud of what we do, and this is a great chance to join a team that set the highest of standards and help us further improve the service we provide to our clients. The Position: This is a Lead Carpenter/Joiner role requiring an individual comfortable with taking responsibility and setting the highest of standards both with their conduct and the standard of their carpentry and joinery work. You will be bench based in the workshop, fabricating elements of the projects you lead, and helping others, You must be able to work well and sometimes lead others in delivering our work particularly onsite at venues around the UK and Europe, - though 75% of the role will be workshop based. It would suit a good all rounder, excelling at joinery but willing to learn or with some experience of wiring and lighting (particularly LED), decorating, graphics, and all the trades that go into delivering a successful project through to handover. This is a fabulous opportunity to join and lead in some instances a great team of tradespeople manufacturing and delivering custom built exhibition stands to venues throughout the UK and Europe. You will be responsible for making and organising flooring, stock walling, and manufacturing counters and bespoke joinery items at our fully equipped factory on the Eurolink in Sittingbourne before leading teams to deliver onsite. Applicants will be expected to have experience of finishing such as laminating and veneering counters and walls, and have the ability to produce items of great quality - manufacture you can be proud of. This is not a role that suits trades used to house building, or 1st fix, 2nd fix in construction - you must be used to workshop carpentry and joinery to a good standard. You will also be expected to travel with and often lead a small team to install and break down post show some of our stands, and it is essential that applicants have a driving licence and are willing to drive a company vehicle, including abroad, with a flexible approach to working away, and working overtime including some evenings and weekends. Our core workshop hours are 8hrs a day, commencing at 7 or 8am, but paid overtime is often available at various times throughout the year, and it is important to the business that this is worked as much as possible by production staff at the times it is needed. At times the hours can be long and the earnings lucrative. This is a permanent and fully employed positions, however self-employed applicants for temporary contracts may be considered. We are looking for staff with a fabulous attitude who want to see projects from a work bench to completion, with an end result to be proud of - interested in the variety working in events and exhibitions provides where you get to see different parts of the country and with occasional travel to Europe. Once you've worked in this industry - it's unique and exciting. Benefits: • 26 days holiday a year including birthday (5 days to be taken at xmas), • Company Pension, • Friendly but fast paced working environment, • Plenty of opportunity for career growth and progression within an SME business. Candidates may have experience or relevant job titles of; Qualified Carpenter, Qualified Joiner, Finishing Joiner, Carpentry, Woodwork, Joinery Lead, Bench Joiner, Carpentry, Woodwork, Shop Fitters, Joiner Trades, Joiner may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Refrigeration Engineer Location: Kent Pay Rate: Up to £21.50 per hour DOE Hours: Flexible working hours - choose between a 40 to 48 hour week Overtime: 1.5x standard rate, 2x on Sundays Standby: £150 standby allowance (1 week in 4) Travel: Door-to-door travel paid at normal rate Company Vehicle: Van provided with Allstar fuel card (business use only) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer with supermarket refrigeration experience to join a well-established business, covering small retail sites around Kent. This role offers a competitive hourly rate with strong earning potential through overtime, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, and additional standby payments. You'll be fully equipped with a company van and fuel card and supported by a structured standby rota. Key Requirements: * Proven experience in supermarket refrigeration (CO2 experience not required) * Experience working on pack systems * Strong work ethic and reliability * Willingness to participate in a 1-in-4 standby rota If you're a refrigeration engineer looki...

Refrigeration Engineer Location: Kent Pay Rate: Up to £21.50 per hour DOE Hours: Flexible working hours - choose between a 40 to 48 hour week Overtime: 1.5x standard rate, 2x on Sundays Standby: £150 standby allowance (1 week in 4) Travel: Door-to-door travel paid at normal rate Company Vehicle: Van provided with Allstar fuel card (business use only) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer with supermarket refrigeration experience to join a well-established business, covering small retail sites around Kent. This role offers a competitive hourly rate with strong earning potential through overtime, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, and additional standby payments. You'll be fully equipped with a company van and fuel card and supported by a structured standby rota. Key Requirements: Proven experience in supermarket refrigeration (CO2 experience not required) Experience working on pack systems Strong work ethic and reliability Willingness to participate in a 1-in-4 standby rota If you're a refrigeration engineer looking for a stable role with excellent earning potential, flexible hours, and local work around Kent, apply today to find out more. Engineering Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sex...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. • Sittingbourne Up to £41,000 25 Days Holiday Private Pension Overtime Career Progression Are you travelling into London and fed up of the commute ? Would you like to secure a job on your doorstep with free parking ? Would you like to join a stable FM business that's been in operation for almost 40 years ? A medium sized, well respected FM provider are currently recruiting for an Electrically bias, building services engineer to join a large team based at a site in Sittingbourne. The role is working for a family owned business with a history of managing large engineering contracts across the SE of England. The candidate will be working within a team of engineers overseeing a large commercial complex with state of the art engineering plant across the site. xrnqpay Ideally candidates will need to be fully electrically qualified and have at least 3 years of experience working within a similar environment and also experience across; lighting, power, BMS systems, three phase motors, pumps, FCU's, AHU's, LV distribution, small installations as well as general building services equipment. Benefits • £41,000 Basic Salary, • 25 Days Holiday, • Private Pension, • Overtime, • Career Progression, • Internal & External Training

Job Title: Marketing Manager - Recycling Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) About Us: Countrystyle's mission is to provide outstanding customer service, drive innovation, and set market standards for sustainable quality. We transform waste into a valuable resource to protect precious natural resources. We make it easy for our clients to achieve our mutual goals and deliver waste outcomes which benefit the wider community. Our customers love to work with us, they trust us, and share our mission. About the role: Most marketing roles give you a channel to manage. This one gives you a division to grow. We're looking for a commercially driven Marketing Manager to take ownership of marketing across our recycling division - working within a £200m group that's investing seriously in marketing as a growth driver. You'll be working closely with our Group Marketing lead to drive marketing across a £160m B2B division - covering everything from small trade businesses disposing of commercial waste, through to large organisations with complex, total waste management needs. You'll work closely with group-level creative, design, CRM, and growth strategy resource to bring it to life. If you care about business performance as much as creative output, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities: Translating commercial targets into campaigns and channel activity that generate real enquiries for the sales team. Collaborating with group creative, design, and CRM resource to deliver activity at pace. Building a deep understanding of your B2B customers and developing marketing that resonates. Owning performance reporting - CAC, pipeline contribution, ROI - and using the data to make better decisions. Contributing to brand development as we invest in refreshing how our businesses show up in market. Working closely with the Group Marketing lead, with visibility and input beyond your own division.About you: Essentials: 3-5 years' marketing experience with strong B2B or ecommerce foundations. A genuine understanding of marketing economics - CAC, LTV, conversion, and what drives commercial results. Comfortable owning a brief and collaborating with creative, CRM, and digital teams to deliver it. Able to manage multiple projects across a portfolio of brands without losing focus. Confident using data to inform decisions and report on what's working. Motivated by outcomes and looking to grow into broader strategic responsibility over time.Benefits: Life Insurance with access to GP24 Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees Cycle to work scheme Company Events GymFlex salary sacrificePlease click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Marketing Campaign Manager, Recycling Marketing Supervisor, B2B Marketing, Senior Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Strategy Manager, Marketing Manager, Commercial Marketing may also be considered for this role

Finance Assistant, Sittingbourne, £27k-£30k, permanent/full time, 100% office based. Well established SME business Abacus Consulting are delighted to be working with a well-established SME business who have recently moved their finance function to Kent and are therefore looking for a new Finance Assistant. Working as part of a small finance team, reporting into the Finance Manager, your duties as the Finance Assistant will include:- • Purchase/sales ledger, • Statement reconciliations, • Payment runs, • Cash allocation, • Query Resolution, • Finance inbox/administration tasks, • Support to Finance Manager This is a permanent/full time role, 100% office based. Candidates will need to live in Sittingbourne area, or within a reasonable commute of Sittingbourne. CIS experience would be useful, as would Sage 50

Maintenance Engineer - Days (Sittingbourne, Kent) Salary: £44000-£46000 + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (37.5 hours per week) Sector: High-Speed Packaging Manufacturing We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer based near Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent day role with excellent pay, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression. The successful Maintenance Engineer will join a supportive and friendly team where staff are treated well and given every chance to grow. This company is known for promoting from within and offering additional training and development to enhance your skills. Maintenance Engineer Duties Carrying out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery Attending breakdowns in a fast-paced FMCG environment Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding and repair Using initiative to identify and solve engineering problems Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures Desired Skills & Experience Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent) Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG / high-speed packaging Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills maintaining production machinery Ability to work independently on nights and as part of a small, close-knit team Why Apply? Monday to Friday days - no weekends and no night Excellent career progression and skill development opportunities Supportive, friendly team culture with long-term stability Commutable from Isle of Sheppey, Aylesford, Ashford, Maidstone, Charing, Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Rochester, Gravesend, Snodland, Chatham, Aylesford, Sevenoaks and other parts of Kent. How to apply for the Maintenance Engineer role. For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Administrator Location: Teynham Salary: £27,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a varied and rewarding office role where your contribution really matters? We are seeking a proactive and reliable Administrator to join a small, friendly team supporting engineering and demolition projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an Administrator who thrives on responsibility and enjoys working independently, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations when directors are not present. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the main point of contact for incoming calls and emails Processing purchase invoices and generating sales invoices using SAGE 50 daily Maintaining office documentation and updating director written statements Managing vehicle administration, MOTs, servicing, and DVLA licensing Handling site access documentationSkills & Experience: Solid experience as an Administrator, with using SAGE 50 Excellent Excel skills and able to create simple graphs and flow charts Confident, proactive, and able to work independently Comfortable handling client communication and being the key office contactBenefits: 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays Nest Pension Opportunity for professional development and growthIf you are organised, motivated, and confident, we would love to hear from you. Email: (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and (email address removed) We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles

Position Title: Business Development Senior Manager to Director. Collaborate internally and externally to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships. Build long-term trusting relationships with customers, in cooperation with BUs and other Porton functions to ensu

A global customer platform company seeks an Account Executive for Small Business in London. This remote/office role involves outbound sales strategies to grow small and mid-sized businesses using HubSpot software.

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Business Teacher to inspire students at an independent school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. The school offers exceptional facilities and a collaborative working environment, focusing on small class sizes.

Candidates should have experience in the insurance sector and US Small Business underwriting, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A leading insurance firm in Greater London is looking for an Underwriter focused on US Small Business.

A national business support organisation in the United Kingdom is looking for a Membership Advisor for a Self-Employed Sales Role. Candidates will have the opportunity to build relationships with local businesses and support them while growing their income.

FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5. Since 1974, we've

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Service Agent to join our dynamic team.In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing them with information, support, and solutions to their inquiries and concerns.Your primary goal will be to ensure a positive c

A leading organization supporting small businesses is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to provide financial insights that drive performance and strategic decisions.

A fintech company in Greater London is looking for an experienced SMB Lending Manager to lead the development of innovative lending products.You will work closely with product teams to define lending strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Your role involves analyzing market tr

Account Executive, Small Business - Nordics & Benelux (English Speaking). Your target clients will largely consist of small and mid-sized businesses. What will you get to do in this Small Business Account Executive role?.

We are looking for individuals with a strong sales background to work in full-cycle motion with a substantial volume of inbound leads and bring new business customers to PandaDoc. Conduct discovery calls with prospects in order to understand their business needs and how PandaDoc can be a solution to

Become a Membership Advisor with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and build your own sales business with the backing of a trusted national organisation. Build local relationships: support small businesses in your area while growing your income. Self-Employed Sales Role – Build a Business A

What will you get to do in this Small Business Account Executive role?. Your target clients will largely consist of small and mid‑sized businesses. We are actively hiring for a Small Business Account Executive; candidates are eligible to be office or flex located in the UK based on individual pref

Must Haves: Experience in business development within the. Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns and analyze inbound marketing data/trends to drive new business. We are looking to grow business development activities across.

Permanent opportunity for CONSTRUCTION Project Manager at Housing Association in NW.You will be working for a national housing association.Manage the delivery of planned works, building safety remediation and retrofit sustainability projects by working with and managing external consultants and cont

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate.Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the cap

The business delivers complex, high-value projects across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors and has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical excellence.

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedicatio

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As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents.Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activiti

Permanent job – Project Manager – MOD projects, facilities management.A large FM and Maintenance contractor who runs a contract for the Ministry of Defence to maintain UK MOD sites has an exciting opportunity.For an experienced Project Manager to join the team at RAF Cranwell on a permanent basi

Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important.

Senior Electrical Project Manager | £55,000 to £75,000 + Car/Allowance | Lincolnshire.We are recruiting on behalf of a leading mechanical and electrical contractor based in Lincolnshire.The company is renowned for its expertise and ability to compete with the best in the industry.With a team of ov

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager

Long term interim Technical Services PM role in Kent.Kent – 3 days on site or in the office, with some flexibility for home working.Minimum 6 months – scope to extend to 12.ASAP – urgent interviews and immediate start.My local authority client, based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Technica

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedi

Expenses: All business-related expenses paid. Paid travel and business expenses.

Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary consultancy as a Project Manager to join the growing business and support the delivery of construction projects across the education sector.

Temporary Job - Site based Manager for major Prison Refurb.This large FM and Maintenance company is carrying out a major roof replacement and upgrade to a prison, with .M&E roof-mounted equipment also being changed, along with some fire and smoke equipment.The prison is Victorian, and it will be wo

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.You

Working closely with the Regional Manager, senior project managers, and maintenance teams, the role ensures that every project — whether a single small refurb or a complex £3m re-roofing or external façade upgrade — is managed to rigorous contractual and compliance standards.

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support.A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life wi

You will be an experienced construction/Maintenance Project Manager with experience of ideally working within a refurbishment and small works construction background.

Accommodation Cleaner - Hayling Island - Hayling Island, Hampshire .Job title – Accommodation Cleaner.Location – Meadow Bay Villages, Hayling Island Holiday Park, Hayling Island, PO11 0QS.Part Time, Seasonal, Mondays & Fridays with possible overtime.We are looking for part time accommodation

You’re confident using processes or making logical improvements with a practical and business sense.