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FLT VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) and Counterbalance Drivers / Warehouse Operatives required in Barnsley S75!Shift availabilityNight shift-Pay: £17.61 per hour.Shifts: Sunday - Thursday 10pm-6amPlease note both a valid (not expired) VNA Forklift Licence and a valid Counterbalance Licence are essential for this role.FLT Driver - we are looking for drivers who have at least a few months experience on both FLT VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) and Counterbalance trucks and are able to present training certificate/licences.What's in it for you:Full training and ongoing supportTemp - Perm contract with the companyProgression opportunities once perm with the companySafe, friendly working environmentThe Role:You'll operate/ work inside the warehouse operating MHE (Such as VNA, Counterbalance, LLOP and PPT) to support the production side of the business producing timber products. The day would consist of picking orders, dealing with stock, operating VNA and counterbalance trucks and working closely with the machine operators. Candidates would start their development onsite by working on LLOP trucks as part of a 2 person team, working within the picking department which then will give you an excellent understanding of the layout of the warehouse, and also a clear understanding of the products the site works with.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate FLT safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload goods.Pick, pack, and prepare orders accurately.Maintain stock control and ensure inventory accuracy.Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.Assist with general warehouse duties as required.RequirementsValid FLT licence (Counterbalance and VNA)) and experience.Previous warehouse experience (minimum 1 year preferred).Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.Good attention to detail and time management skills.Physically fit and able to lift heavy items when required.If this role is something you would be interested in pursuing further, then please apply online ASAP with an up-to-date CV!Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://Many ThanksTPBN1_UKTJ

About N2O: N2O is an award-winning creative brand experience agency. Trusted by the world’s most successful brands to build their brand experiences, we craft insight-led, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results - at home, in-store, out-of-home and online. Position Overview: We are seeking experienced and results-driven Retail Sales Representative to join the team on a fixed term contract running until 30th September. These regional field-based roles involve visiting retail locations across a assigned territories to drive sales, increasing brand awareness, and engaging with customers on behalf of an internationally recognised vaping brand. Key Responsibilities: • Retail Store Visits: arrange and conduct visits to independent retailers and execute product demonstration sessions, maintaining a professional brand presence all times., • Customer Engagement: Engage with customers, educate them about vaping products, and help them find the right product., • Stock & Inventory Management: Ensure product displays are well-stocked, visually appealing, and track inventory to report any replenishment needs., • Sales & Performance Targets: Meet daily and weekly targets for sales, visits, and customer engagement to drive brand growth., • Post-Visit Reporting: Complete all required post-visit tasks, including stock returns, completing online reports with customer engagement and sales data, and uploading required photos. Role Details: • Contract Duration: Fixed term contract until 30th September 2026, • Work Days: Tuesday to Saturday (inclusive) each week (up to 40 hours per week full time),, • Requirements: Strong sales skills, self-motivated, a confident communicator., • Additional: Attendance at a face-to-face briefing session., • Previous experience in field sales, ideally within a retail setting, and experience promoting vaping products would be an advantage., • Strong sales and communication skills with the ability to confidently engage customers., • Must own a car and have a valid UK driving licence. NB not needed for central London locations., • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently., • You must be able to work in or around one of the locations listed below. When applying, choose the area you can cover: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield. You will cover your chosen city and the surrounding areas, which may be extensive depending on the location., • Competitive basic pay (based on experience) circa £32k per annum (FTE) based on experience, • Performance-based incentives & completion bonuses available taking OTE up to circa £36k per annum, • Some flexible working possible, • 20 days paid holiday per annum, • Reasonable travel expenses covered

Description Swoon was founded in 2012 to create distinctive designs that owners will want to keep forever and a lofty goal to spark home obsession everywhere. We design original pieces in-house, and our innovative NPD process quickly discovers the next trend. Our testing platform ensures designs sell online at their intended price, and our data-led approach grows sales within families exponentially. Our business model cuts out expensive overheads like shops and overstocked warehouses, making our prices affordable. Our distinctive look unlocks collaborations with leading retailers like John Lewis and many more. This diversified growth strategy is powering our brand to a significant market share. And we’re just getting started… The Head of Finance oversees the entire finance function, from strategic FP&A and long-term planning to day-to-day management accounting, treasury, and reporting. As the financial conscience of the business, you will act as a key gatekeeper for capital allocation and a trusted senior partner to the co-founders and leadership team. Leading a capable finance team, you will provide robust control and constructive challenge to operational leads. You will set the budgets within which they operate, approve capital expenditures, and validate the commercial logic of key business decisions to ensure strong financial governance as Swoon continues to scale. Financial Planning, Forecasting and Reporting • Strategy & Planning: Own the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and three-year strategic plan. Build robust, ground-up models that connect commercial drivers to financial outcomes., • Reporting: Manage the monthly management accounts, board packs, investor reporting and FP&A reporting., • Trading Cadence: Oversee the weekly trading rhythm with marketing and merchandising; challenge plans and ensure every promotional or marketing spend has a clear business case., • Cash Flow: Maintain weekly direct/operational cash flow forecasts and three-way model. Galvanise the internal team to execute the cash roadmap., • BI & Insights: Develop an FP&A reporting suite within Sigma to ensure the business stays on track against targets. Operational Finance, Treasury and Day-to-Day • Financial Integrity: Oversee the monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and the integrity of all board-level data., • Treasury: Run payment run, manage banking relationships, debt facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communication., • Compliance: Oversee VAT, payroll, and statutory filings; manage the year-end and external audit processes., • Operations & HR: Oversee business insurance and annual renewals. Bring financial rigor to people-related decisions, including payroll, compensation, and benefits., • Leadership: Lead, coach, and prioritise the finance team, building capabilities to scale alongside the business., • Payment stack: own statutory reporting and relationship with payment providers Strategic Finance and Business Partnering • Commercial Advisor: Serve as a strategic partner to the co-founders, providing analysis and guidance on major commercial decisions, partnerships, new ventures, and CAPEX investments., • Merchandising Controls: Uphold guardrails for inventory management, including budgets, stock investment, intake margin, clearance pricing, and markdown strategies., • Working Capital: Set and enforce rules-based working capital frameworks, including CM3 floors, discontinuation thresholds, and cash recovery targets., • Margin: partner with the B&M and operations teams to drive continuous improvements in the "Margin Stack" from factory to front door., • Funding: Lead funding discussions with existing and prospective lenders., • CAPEX Governance: Evaluate all tech CAPEX projects against projected ROI and rigorously review the tech roadmap budget. Controls, Governance and Risk • Control Environment: Continuously evolve the financial control environment, including payment authorisation, segregation of duties, and procurement controls., • Planning Cycle: Support the co-founders with the quarterly OKR-based planning cycle to ensure cross-functional alignment with profitability and cash targets., • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, model, and mitigate financial risks, such as supply chain disruption, pricing pressure, partner concentration, FX volatility, and working capital seasonality. Requirements Essential • Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 7+ years of experience., • Breadth: Proven track record leading or working within the full finance function, encompassing FP&A, management accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting., • Commercial Acumen: Strong instincts developed in a consumer-facing, high-growth environment (e-commerce, retail, hospitality, or DTC)., • Controls & Governance: Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust financial controls., • Business Partnering: Ability to build credibility with non-finance functions and challenge leadership constructively., • Technical Proficiency: Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills; comfortable building complex models from scratch and comfortable with 3 way financial modelling., • Hands-on Leadership: A strategic thinker who is unafraid to "roll up their sleeves" during month-end; comfortable working directly with the numbers. Strongly preferred • Experience in a multi-channel business (Direct-to-Consumer + Wholesale)., • Familiarity with retail / merchandising finance, including stock investment economics and markdown management., • Proficiency with modern BI tools (e.g., Sigma)., • Experience working with or reporting to a strategic board—specifically understanding the standard required by institutional partners., • Prior experience in the furniture, homeware, or interiors sectors. Benefits Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary, • Share options programme, • Profit share scheme, • Wellbeing allowance, • Pension scheme, • Private medical cover for you and your family Holidays, working environment and other perks • 27 days holiday rising to 30 with tenure, • 4 months of summer hours finishing at 1 PM on a Friday (we’re currently trialling rolling this out permanently!), • Free furniture on each anniversary of employment, • Friends & family discount of 20%, • Remote working 4x days per week

About Us Prodigi is the leading global print-on-demand platform, enabling businesses to quickly scale their operations through streamlined supply chains and maximised profits. Supported by a worldwide network of over 50 production facilities across 10 countries, including four in-house plants, we offer the tools to print any image on any product and ship anywhere. Founded in 2014, Prodigi ranked 14th on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of the UK’s fastest-growing companies. We pride ourselves on enabling client success through a relentless focus on innovation, quality, and service. Our finance team works remotely with weekly in-person meetings at our headquarters in Alton, Hampshire. The Role We are looking for a commercially focused Management Accountant with strong NetSuite experience to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented SME. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across both financial reporting and operational finance, driving process improvements and supporting business decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting while improving systems, controls, and insight across the business. What you'll do Bring the numbers to life Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear, business-friendly commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning Analyse cost and product data to inform investment decisions Be a true business partner Work alongside operational teams to provide financial insight that drives better decisions Help leaders understand performance, opportunities, and risks Own and improve our finance engine Lead and refine the month-end close process Oversee day-to-day finance operations across AP, AR, inventory, and revenue recognition Get the most out of our NetSuite ERP — reporting, dashboards, and smarter ways of working Spot opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve Keep the foundations strong Safeguard data integrity and internal controls Support year-end audit, statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and tax submissions Research technical accounting matters and ensure we stay aligned with standards Document business processes and accounting policies as we scale Provide payroll reconciliation cover across our entities Grow with us Partner with the Head of Finance on financial risk management strategy Help shape a finance function that's modern, insight-led, and respected across the business What we're looking for Your qualifications A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, or CIMA) Around 5+ years in accounting and finance, ideally with at least 3 years in a management or financial accountant role Your experience Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (essential for this role) A background in SMEs, where you've enjoyed broad, hands-on responsibilities and worn multiple hats Exposure to e-commerce, dropshipping, manufacturing, or inventory-led businesses is a real bonus Confident across financial operations — AP/AR, stock, and revenue flows Experience supporting more than one entity A solid grounding in accounting principles and preparing financial statements Your toolkit Strong Excel and Power Query skills, and confident across the wider Microsoft suite System agnostic — happy picking up and switching between tools as needed Your style Analytical and detail-focused, but always with the bigger picture in mind Proactive, solutions-driven, and energised by a fast-moving environment A natural communicator who can translate finance for non-finance colleagues and build trusted partnerships across the business Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience. 25 days’ leave plus one day off for your birthday. Option to purchase 10 extra days. Flexible work hours and locations. Choice of working from home or the office. Company pension (4% employer, 5% employee contribution). Healthcare cash plan. Cycle to work scheme. Tech purchase program. Charity day each year. Prodigy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. Unfortunately, you have already applied for this job.

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £60,000 TO £70,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We're exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has scaled from £7m to £22m ARR in just 12 months and is on track to exceed £50m ARR in the year ahead. As the business continues to expand, they're building out a best-in-class finance function and are now looking to hire a Commercial Finance Manager into a newly created role. THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on opportunity to build the commercial finance capability from the ground up. You'll own cost of sales, cashflow forecasting and stock modelling (including perishable goods), as well as partnering with key commercial stakeholders across supply chain, marketing and operations to support budgeting, planning and strategic decision making. The business is preparing for further scale and investment in systems, and you'll also play a key role in the roll-out of a new ERP. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact from day one and to grow a cost control team over time. THE COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER ROLE: • Own cost of sales reporting and commercial cost analysis, • Deliver accurate forecasting and modelling for perishable stock and inventory, • Lead budgeting, planning, and reforecasting processes across departments, • Manage short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting and daily cash reporting, • Build financial models to support commercial decision-making, • Develop and deliver insightful KPI and performance reporting, • Act as finance business partner to supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams, • Play a key role in the ERP system implementation alongside IT and finance, • Support the future build-out of a cost control team THE PERSON: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Commercial finance background with strong FP&A and cost of sales experience, • Experienced in a Commercial Finance Manager role or similar, such as, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant, • Must have the confidence and personality to interact with various stakeholders at all levels, • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable building processes from scratch, • Strong cashflow forecasting, stock modelling and budgeting expertise, • Confident working with commercial and operational stakeholders, • Previous experience in a fast-paced, scaling SME is essential, • Ideally worked in a product-led environment such as FMCG, engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar, • Advanced Excel and modelling skills, • Strong systems mindset, ideally with ERP implementation experience, • Familiarity with Xero is advantageous TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Commercial Finance Manager role via the advert for immediate consideration. Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description: Stock Controller - Full time permanent position We are looking for a skilled Stock Controller to help build a better future, based on organic, environmentally friendly foods – this role plays a key part in delivering that vision! For the Stock Controller position, you need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of all Purchasing Department processes. As Stock Controller, you will work together with our Ops Team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager and Management team, and will take responsibility for the daily/weekly planning of stock replenishment and stock rotation. The key responsibilities / duties of the position are: • all orders placed; confirmed by suppliers and delivered within agreed O/D time-frames., • booking in processes and procedures are followed correctly,, • all deliveries are booked in and available as live stock in a timely manner., • Stock is reconciled on arrival and any issues with quality, quantity delivered, or pricing is flagged with supplier., • the correct date rotation of products is followed, • work with senior management team, on seasonal/yearly planning of our stock holding replenishment and costs., • Monitor overstocks and wastage, • Assist with rework of stock where required., • Assist with other ad-hoc operational duties when/ where necessary. SkillsRequired: • Excellent communication skills, • Good numeracy skills, • Good IT skills, • Good problem-solving ability, • Keen eye for detail Qualifications & work experience:, • Degree level qualification, • Work Experience: Minimum 2 years ideally in a similar FMCG company Fantastic benefits including flexible hours / career development / hybrid working!

AJW has a well-established presence in the aviation aftermarket and MRO space and is now further investing in dedicated inventory sales resource by appointing an Inventory Sales Manager with proven MRO sales expertise and strong aftermarket trading knowledge. This is not an account-management support role. It is a frontline trading position with clear ownership of revenue generation from inventory, autonomy to shape the approach, and direct exposure to the global aviation aftermarket. You will operate with independence, represent AJW confidently to airlines, MROs, brokers, and traders, and travel where relationships and deals require it. Success in this role is measured in stock converted to cash, margin protected, and market intelligence brought back into the business. Key responsibilities: Drive revenue from aviation inventory. Actively market stock to airlines, MROs, brokers, and trading partners worldwide. Build, manage, and grow strong trading relationships across the aftermarket. Track sales performance, pricing behaviour, and market demand trends. Produce clear monthly sales, opportunity, and pipeline reports. Maintain accurate, market-ready stock lists in collaboration with Asset Management. Identify opportunities to improve stock value, liquidity, or marketability. Feed real-time market intelligence into wider stock and commercial strategy. Represent AJW at industry events, meetings, and partner discussions. Proven aviation sales professional from an MRO, trading, brokerage, or aftermarket background. Comfortable owning a sales number and working without ha eavy structure or supervision. Strong understanding of inventory dynamics, pricing pressure, and aftermarket cycles. Confident negotiator with credibility across airlines, MROs, and traders. Commercially sharp, data-aware, and motivated by results rather than process. Willingness to frequently travel for work. At AJW, we’re more than just a business; we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer: A team fun budget to bring colleagues together. Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development. Opportunities to take part in charity events, volunteering, and community projects. Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move. To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Your application has been successfully submitted! _

Axon Moore are currently supporting a high growth, innovative, privately owned FMCG business in East Yorkshire in the appointment of their Group Financial Controller. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years, and has a highly experienced board who see the potential in the business and have made significant progress developing the business to be a leader in their field. They have grown their international footprint and boast high profile customers. Key responsibilities of the role will include: • Oversee and lead the finance team, • Take ownership of producing monthly consolidated management accounts across all entities within the Group, • Ensure financial reports are delivered accurately to the Board and senior leadership, • Drive the consolidation process across legal entities spanning the UK and European territories, • Oversee the accounting, valuation and inventory control across the business, • Ensure stock provisions and tight controls of stock are maintained, • Lead forecasting of Group cash flow and management of overall liquidity, • Maintain and develop relationships with banking partners and oversee financing arrangements, • Manage foreign currency risk, • Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit process across all Group entitiesThe ideal candidate for this role should have the following background and experience:, • Qualified Accountant, preferab...

SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £55,000 TO £65,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has more than tripled recurring revenue in the last 12 months from £7m to £22m, and is on track to reach £50m ARR within the next year. The business operates a remote-first culture but requires circa one day per month in London, so candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join a dynamic SME and build out the finance function over time. THE GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE: As Group Financial Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and controls across a group structure. You will also lead the build-out of the transactional finance function within the next 3 to 6 months. • Own the month-end close process, delivering timely management accounts and commentary, • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, • Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met, • Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102), • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors, • Prepare and submit VAT returns, with a strong understanding of different VAT treatments, • Support compliance with CTax and other statutory filings, • Maintain short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and assist with working capital management, • Work with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting, • Review work of outsourced bookkeeping and payroll providers, • Act as the key finance contact for VAT, payroll and pension compliance queries, • Drive process improvements and system optimisation, • Optimise and maintain the Xero accounting system as the business grows, • Hire and mentor an Assistant to bring transactional finance in-house THE PERSON: • Must be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in a fast-scaling SME Commercial business environment, within a Group Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role or similar., • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and statutory accounts, • Group accounting experience is essential, • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and VAT treatments, • Exposure to IFRS is an advantage but not essential, • Experience in a scaling SME is highly desirable, • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision, • Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset, • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar commercial sectors preferred, • Confident user of Xero with an interest in process and system improvements TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Group Financial Accountant role for immediate consideration Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seeking a full-time, permanent Warehouse Operative for hygiene operations.Responsibilities include stock preparation, inventory checks, and maintaining a clean work area.A forklift license is preferred.

FLEXI- FLT - Goods In Operative Barnsley £12.71 per hour Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Stafforce Recruitment are urgently recruiting for FLEXI FLT - Goods In Operative in the Barnsley area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy warehouse team with ongoing work available. Duties include: Unloading goods and pallets Checking products against delivery notes Counting and booking in goods using scanners Labelling and identifying products General warehouse duties as required Goods‑in experience would be beneficial Moving stock and pallets around the warehouse Ensuring stock is correctly labelled and identifiable Updating stock movements on internal systems Stock counting and inventory checks General warehouse duties as required Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely within the warehouseRequirements: Valid FLEXI FLT licence Previous warehouse experience Good attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentTo apply or find out more, contact Stafforce Recruitment today. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Counterbalance - FLT - Goods In Operative Barnsley £12.71 per hour Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Stafforce Recruitment are urgently recruiting for Counterbalance FLT - Goods In Operative in the Barnsley area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy warehouse team with ongoing work available. Duties include: Moving stock and pallets around the warehouse Ensuring stock is correctly labelled and identifiable Updating stock movements on internal systems Stock counting and inventory checks General warehouse duties as required Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely within the warehouseRequirements: Valid Counterbalance FLT licence Previous warehouse experience Good attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentTo apply or find out more, contact Stafforce Recruitment today. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

To support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for pupils and staff, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and efficiency within the school kitchen. Key Responsibilities Supporting Food Preparation and Service Assist with the preparation of ingredients, including washing, peeling, and basic food preparation tasks. Help with the cooking and assembly of meals under the direction of the Head Cook or Catering Manager. Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner, ensuring portion control and presentation standards are maintained. Prepare and set up dining areas, including counters, serving stations, and equipment. Maintaining Cleanliness and Hygiene Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces in line with food hygiene standards. Wash dishes, trays, and cutlery, ensuring all items are properly sanitised. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including correct storage and handling of food. Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment. Supporting Kitchen Operations Assist with stock rotation, storage, and basic inventory tasks. Receive and store deliveries in accordance with food safety guidelines. Report any equipment faults, hazards, or shortages to the Head Cook or Catering Manager. Support the kitchen team during busy service periods to ensure smooth operations. Supporting the School Promote a positive dining experience for pupils and staff. Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene at all times. Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and wider school teams. Support special events, themed menus, or school functions where required. Person Specification Essential Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of basic hygiene and cleanliness standards. Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions. Commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment. Desirable Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering, or food service environment. Basic food hygiene certificate (e.g. Level 2 Food Safety). Experience working in a school or similar setting. Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens. Working Conditions Term-time only, with occasional additional days as required. Working hours as agreed by the school. Role involves standing for extended periods and carrying out physical tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and food preparation

We are seeking a Purchasing & Stores Manager to work for a successful machinery manufacturing company in Barnsley. The hours of work will be 07:30 -16:30 Monday - Thursday & 07:30 - 13:30 Friday (40 hours per week). 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, 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 purchasing strategy. Stores Management: You will oversee all aspects of internal logistics, materials management and stock control, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 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 Essential Experience & Qualifications: • 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. Key words: procurement manager procurement manager purchasing lead lead purchasing specialist procurement lead manager lead procurement principal procurement engineer principal purchashing engineer lead procurement advisor buyer senior buyer lead buyer supply chain manager stores manager inventory control manager