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Priory Hospital Kemple View Part Time | 22.5 hours | Site based £34950 - £40950 HCPC registration required Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team. Priory Hospital Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire is a 90-bedded hospital providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station approximately a 3-minute drive away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. As a Principal Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. You’ll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology., • Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients’ needs and inform their care., • Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients’ presentations and care pathways. You can find additional information in the attached job description. Essential: HCPC registration required The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision. Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities. For more information about the role, you can email_ We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Free on-site parking, • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave, • Enhanced maternity pay, • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Learning Support Assistant- No Experience Required Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Are you looking for a role where every day matters? At Waterloo Lodge School, our students need more than support. They need encouragement, patience, understanding and someone who believes in their potential, even on the days when they don't believe in themselves. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help our students overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. Whether you're experienced in education or looking to take the next step into a rewarding career, this is an opportunity to change lives while developing your own skills and experience. Working as part of a friendly, supportive and highly skilled team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. What you will be doing • Supporting students in lessons, helping them engage with learning and achieve their individual goals., • Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs., • Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social development., • Supporting pupils with emotional, behavioural and educational needs., • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver effective support strategies., • Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment., • Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, both big and small., • Supporting educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school life. What you will bring You don't need to have all the answers. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships and your passion for helping young people succeed. • Caring, patient and compassionate., • Resilient, positive and calm under pressure., • Passionate about supporting children and young people., • A strong communicator and team player., • Adaptable and able to respond to individual needs., • Motivated to learn and develop professionally., • Qualified to GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). About Us Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, catering primarily for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom may also have additional complex needs. We support students from Lancashire and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person’s individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social and personal development. We pride ourselves on helping students build confidence, resilience and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live and to participate in it with confidence and respect. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

HR Advisor - Blackburn, Lancashire \n Temporary Assignment | Initially circa 2 months \n Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a temporary opportunity within an established organisation in the education sector? \n We’re working with an educational organisation in Blackburn that is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team on an initial temporary assignment of around two months, with the potential for the role to be extended depending on workload and requirements. \n This is a varied generalist HR role, providing practical advice and support to managers and employees across a range of HR and employee relations matters, while also supporting the wider HR team with day-to-day activity and projects. \n The Role \n\n • Providing practical HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees\n, • Supporting managers with the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, terms and conditions and employment matters\n, • Managing and supporting employee relations casework, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and appeal processes\n, • Working closely with managers to ensure HR processes are followed fairly and consistently\n, • Supporting recruitment and selection activity, including safer recruitment requirements\n, • Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records, case files and HR documentation\n, • Supporting HR systems and transactional HR processes\n, • Providing general HR support to the wider People team and assisting with projects as required\n\n About You \n We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident providing advice and guidance to managers and employees and has a good understanding of employee relations. \n You’ll be organised, approachable and able to work independently, while also being happy to support the wider HR team in a busy environment. \n We’re looking for someone with: \n\n • Previous experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role\n, • Experience handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes\n, • Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation\n, • CIPD Level 5 qualification, ideally as a minimum\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail\n, • The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately\n, • A proactive and practical approach, with the ability to pick things up quickly\n\n Due to the nature of the role and the educational environment, a DBS check will be required. Candidates who already hold suitable DBS clearance will be considered, as will those who are able to obtain the required clearance. \n Interested? \n If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a temporary opportunity and feel your skills could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact the Cummins Mellor Recruitment team for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Finance Controller – Blackburn \n Location: Blackburn / Hybrid \n Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Finance Controller \n Industry: Accountancy Practice / Business Advisory \n Salary: £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience and qualification \n About the Role \n We’re representing a leading, PE-backed but operationally independent business advisory firm with offices across Lancashire and Manchester. \n They are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Controller to take a senior leadership role overseeing the firm's financial strategy, performance and governance. Working closely with the CEO, Board and wider leadership team, you will provide strategic financial insight to support growth, profitability and the long-term sustainability of the business. \n The role combines hands-on financial leadership with commercial responsibility, with a particular focus on management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial systems, performance improvement and supporting wider business decisions. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Act as a strategic finance business partner to the CEO, providing insight, recommendations and commercial support\n, • Represent Finance at monthly site Partner meetings and maintain a strong presence across the firm's offices\n, • Communicate financial performance and activity effectively to the wider Partner team\n, • Lead, manage and develop the Finance team\n, • Own the monthly management accounts and associated management information\n, • Lead quarterly reforecasting and the annual budgeting process\n, • Identify and implement improvements across WIP and debt management\n, • Lead local M&A activity, including due diligence and integration\n, • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes\n, • Provide commercial financial support across the wider Group\n, • Identify financial and business risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies\n, • Monitor market and business risks\n, • Establish and measure Group KPIs\n, • Review and present the monthly Board Pack\n, • Maintain and distribute the monthly flash report\n, • Own WIP, utilisation and fee analysis and provide reporting to Partners\n, • Manage the monthly reforecast model in conjunction with FP&A\n, • Manage loan notes and associated financial responsibilities\n\n Ideal Candidate Profile \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Previous experience in a senior financial management or Financial Controller position\n, • Strong commercial and strategic finance experience\n, • Experience producing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and financial reporting\n, • Strong understanding of financial performance and KPI reporting\n, • Experience leading and developing a finance team\n, • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel\n, • Experience using cloud-based accounting systems, particularly Xero\n, • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage business risks\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality\n, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail\n, • Able to work independently while also operating effectively as part of a wider leadership team\n, • Strong project and resource management skills\n, • Committed to ongoing professional development\n\n Benefits & Perks \n\n • Salary of £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working\n, • 33 days' holiday including Bank Holidays\n, • Pension with salary sacrifice option\n, • Employee referral bonus\n, • Varied learning and development opportunities\n, • Support for professional qualifications and career development\n, • Simplyhealth benefits\n, • YOLO Wellbeing programme\n, • Electric car scheme and onsite electric vehicle charging\n, • Cycle2Work scheme\n, • Free independent mortgage advice\n, • Regular social events and firmwide activities\n, • Client referral scheme\n, • Opportunity to join an established and growing firm with over 95 years of history\n\n

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner - Operations to join a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment in the North West. \n Client Details \n he role will suit someone who enjoys working close to the operation, building strong relationships with frontline and senior stakeholders \n Description \n You will partner with operational leadership to: \n\n • Provide proactive HR advice and coaching across the employee lifecycle.\n, • Support workforce planning, organisational design and resource requirements within a manufacturing environment.\n, • Lead and advise on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.\n, • Coach managers to improve leadership capability, employee engagement and performance.\n, • Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.\n, • Develop and implement people initiatives aligned to operational and commercial objectives.\n, • Use people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate these into practical actions.\n, • Work closely with recruitment, learning and development, reward and other HR colleagues to deliver an effective people service.\n, • Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the operational workforce.\n, • Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently and fairly applied, in line with UK employment legislation and best practice.\n, • Build effective relationships with employee representatives and recognised trade unions where applicable.\n, • Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture across the operation.\n, • Ensure people considerations are embedded into operational decision-making and business planning.\n\n \n Profile \n We are looking for an experienced HR professional who has operated successfully as an HR Business Partner within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, industrial, logistics or similarly operational environment. \n You will ideally bring: \n\n • Proven HRBP experience supporting operational or manufacturing teams.\n, • Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.\n, • Experience working with frontline, hourly-paid and salaried populations.\n, • Confidence partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing at all levels.\n, • Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.\n, • Experience of working within a unionised or employee-representative environment would be advantageous.\n, • A pragmatic, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.\n, • Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.\n, • The ability to balance strategic HR thinking with a willingness to get involved in the detail.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the credibility to build trusted relationships across a diverse workforce.\n\n \n Job Offer \n\n • Salary of £45,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Excellent benefits package.\n, • Hybrid Working Opportunity\n, • 12% Pension\n, • Holiday Purchase scheme\n, • Permanent position based in Darwen.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

FINANCE CONTROLLER \n ACA or ACCA Qualified \n We’re working with an established and growing professional practice to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Finance Controller into a key senior leadership role. \n This is not just a reporting position. You’ll be a strategic partner to the CEO, Board and Partner team, providing commercial insight, driving performance and helping shape the future growth of the business. \n The Role \n\n • Strategic finance partner to the CEO, Board and Partners\n, • Lead, develop and support the Finance team\n, • Own monthly management accounts, MI, budgeting and forecasting\n, • Drive improvements across WIP, debt and cash management\n, • Lead local M&A, due diligence and integration\n, • Support finance systems implementation and continuous improvement\n, • Provide commercial advice to support growth and profitability\n, • Identify financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies\n, • Develop, monitor and report on Group KPIs\n, • Represent Finance at monthly Partner meetings and build strong relationships across the business\n\n About You \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified – essential\n, • Strong commercial and financial leadership experience\n, • Experience of working at Board, CEO or Partner level\n, • Excellent business partnering and communication skills\n, • Commercially focused, with the confidence to challenge and influence\n, • Experience of driving process, systems and operational improvements\n, • Ideally experienced in M&A, due diligence and integration\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance professional looking to take a genuine leadership role within a growing organisation.

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) / Darwen / £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum D.O.E. / Permanent / 4-Day Working Week \n Are you an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer looking to play a key role in producing advanced aerospace components for civil and defence applications? \n Brookhouse Aerospace is a highly respected aerospace manufacturer, and we are seeking a talented engineer to join our growing team in Darwen. \n This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge composite materials, drive process improvements, and help deliver world-class products in a fast-paced, high-precision environment. \n Better still, you’ll enjoy a 4-day working week, excellent benefits and the chance to make a real impact on manufacturing performance and innovation. \n The Role \n As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing, optimising and supporting composite manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards. \n You’ll work closely with design, production and quality teams, taking ownership of process improvements and supporting the introduction of new manufacturing techniques. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Develop and improve composite manufacturing processes\n, • Support layup, curing, machining and bonding operations\n, • Design tooling, fixtures and production equipment\n, • Analyse manufacturing performance and implement improvements\n, • Investigate and resolve process and production issues\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality\n, • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including AS9100\n, • Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions\n, • Provide technical support and guidance to production teams\n\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline\n, • Experience within composite manufacturing, ideally in aerospace\n, • Knowledge of carbon fibre, fibreglass and advanced composite materials\n, • Experience with processes such as hand layup, RTM, AFP and autoclave curing\n, • CAD experience for tooling and fixture design\n, • Understanding of aerospace quality standards including AS9100 and NADCAP\n, • Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset\n, • Excellent communication and teamworking abilities\n\n What’s On Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience\n, • Permanent opportunity\n, • 4-day working week (37 hours)\n, • Overtime opportunities\n, • 28 days holiday (based on 4-day week)\n, • Long service awards\n, • Life insurance\n, • Cash plan benefits\n, • Occupational health support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n\n What’s Next? \n If you’re looking to join an innovative aerospace business where your expertise will make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. \n Apply today to take your engineering career to the next level.

This FMCG manufacturing business is part of a global group that works closely with its customers to provide innovative products. The UK division has grown organically in recent years and is now restructuring to consolidate other sites into their Lancashire operation. As part of this process they are looking to strengthen the finance department with the addition of an experienced Financial Controller to manage a team, provide MI to support decision making and maintain an effective financial control environment. The role would suit an individual with previous experience of going through change, preferably in a fast paced multisite manufacturing environment. The key responsibilities for this position will include: \n \n\n • Management of a small team responsible for AP, AR and production of management accounts\n, • Monthly reporting of full MI, including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliation\n, • Review and analysis of performance against budget and strategic plan\n, • Financial review and reporting on CAPEX investments and business related projects\n, • Management of working capital and cashflow\n, • Identify operational efficiency and cost reduction opportunities\n, • Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards\n, • Implement and maintain financial controls and process improvement\n, • Ownership of budgeting and forecasting\n, • First contact point for auditors and external advisors\n, • Building credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Developing ad hoc reports and analysis when required\n\n \n System implementation and improvement experience would be highly beneficial to this role as they have recently gone live with a new ERP system so there will be an ongoing need to develop and improve reporting to suit the needs of the business. Extensive data analysis experience coupled with strong technical knowledge would be highly advantageous along with the ability to confidently communicate financial concepts to colleagues at all levels in the organisation. Applicants for this role must be CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualified with previous experience at Financial Controller / Finance Manager level, ideally gained within a decent size manufacturing / plant environment. \n \n In this role you will benefit from working with a high calibre Finance Director and being exposed to a leadership team of recognised industry experts. Culturally the business is very employee wellbeing focused and they can offer a structured development path along with a range of attractive corporate benefits.

Stores & Inventory Manager \n\n • Hourly Rate: £14-16 PAYE\n, • Location: Accrington, BB5\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n We are seeking an experienced Stores & Inventory Manager with a strong background in engineering, manufacturing, MRO, or supply chain to lead our Stores operation. This role involves taking responsibility for the team, inventory accuracy, stock control, goods movements, and ensuring the delivery of a safe and reliable service. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Lead and manage the Stores Team, setting daily priorities and ensuring operational coverage.\n, • Manage inventory accuracy and conduct perpetual inventory/cycle counting.\n, • Investigate stock discrepancies and variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.\n, • Control stock adjustments and ensure proper authorisation processes are followed.\n, • Oversee the complete movement of goods through Stores, including goods-in, inspection, put-away, issuing, returns, quarantine, credits, and delivery handover.\n, • Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded within the inventory systems.\n, • Maintain stock availability through ROP/ROQ controls, consignment arrangements, and replenishment processes.\n, • Identify and manage excess, obsolete, slow-moving, redundant, damaged, or unidentified stock.\n, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, security, housekeeping, and 5S.\n, • Take ownership of Stores-related customer issues and ensure resolution.\n, • Monitor and report on Stores KPIs, inventory performance, and audit evidence.\n, • Coach and develop the team to ensure trained coverage across critical processes.\n, • Work closely with Customer Operations, Import Specialists, teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.\n, • Identify and deliver continuous improvements across Stores layout, productivity, processes, stock availability, inventory accuracy, stockholding, and waste reduction.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Strong Stores and inventory management experience within an MRO, engineering, manufacturing, or supply-chain environment.\n, • Proven experience leading and managing a team.\n, • Knowledge of physical Stores operations and stock-control processes.\n, • Experience with perpetual inventory/cycle counting and investigating stock variances.\n, • Knowledge of controlled stock adjustment processes and inventory auditing.\n, • Proficiency in using inventory management systems and data.\n, • Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.\n, • Experience in improving inventory accuracy, stock availability, and working capital.\n, • Excellent customer and stakeholder communication skills.\n, • Ability to make operational decisions and maintain strong operational, safety, and financial controls under pressure.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Opportunity to lead and develop a team in a major aerospace support operation.\n, • Scope to strengthen inventory controls and make measurable improvements.\n, • Engage in continuous professional development and improvement initiatives.\n\n To apply for this Stores & Inventory Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for an outstanding AssistantChef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. \n \n You’ll be working part time, 24hours a week (3 x 8 hour shifts), at Cygnet Fountains, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. \n \n Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract. \n Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings. \n \n Your Day-to-Day... \n • Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals \n • Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties \n • Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately \n • Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering \n • Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic \n • Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures \n • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. \n You are... \n • Passionate \n about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting \n • Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member \n • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times \n • An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels \n • Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision \n • Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. \n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n • Salary: £13.45 per hour \n • Strong career progression opportunities \n • Expert supervision & support \n • Employee referral scheme \n • Pension scheme \n • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving \n Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Company Accountant \n \n Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience \n Location: Blackburn — 100% office based \n Job type: Full-time, permanent \n The Opportunity \n An experienced Company Accountant is required to join an established finance team supporting a substantial portfolio of shopping centres and commercial properties across the UK. \n This varied, hands-on position offers responsibility for accounting across multiple entities, with a focus on year-end accounts, VAT, taxation, balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records. \n The role differs from a conventional Management Accountant position, with greater emphasis on underlying company accounting and financial control than on producing monthly management reporting packs. It would suit someone who enjoys investigating transactions, resolving accounting queries and taking ownership of detailed financial work. \n Working closely with senior finance leadership and the wider accounts team, you will gain exposure to a diverse commercial property portfolio. \n Extensive practical Sage 50 experience and strong Excel skills are essential. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare year-end trial balances and detailed supporting schedules across multiple companies, liaising with external accountants responsible for preparing final statutory accounts.\n, • Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.\n, • Maintain accurate accounting records throughout the year, ensuring each entity is ready for year-end.\n, • Prepare and review VAT returns across multiple entities, reconcile VAT control accounts and investigate discrepancies.\n, • Address VAT queries relating to commercial property transactions, seeking specialist advice where appropriate.\n, • Maintain accurate records relating to corporation tax and other company taxation matters, working with external advisers as required.\n, • Maintain and review accounting records using Sage 50.\n, • Process tenancy movements, including new tenants, departures and lease changes, using established Sage 50 and Excel procedures.\n, • Build, maintain and review detailed Excel schedules supporting accounting balances and property transactions.\n, • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate outstanding items and ensure balances are fully supported.\n, • Review nominal ledgers to identify incorrect postings, omissions and unusual transactions.\n, • Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Review income and expenditure across individual companies and properties.\n, • Support the accounting and administrative requirements of new company formations, including setting up entities within Sage 50.\n, • Maintain schedules relating to funding arrangements and financial commitments.\n, • Provide information and supporting documentation for year-end accounts, audits and taxation work.\n, • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers.\n, • Support senior finance leadership with accounting analysis and financial projects.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial controls and efficiency.\n, • Provide practical accounting support and guidance to colleagues.\n\n Skills and Experience \n You will be a capable, detail-focused accountant who can work independently and take responsibility for accounting records across multiple entities. \n The successful candidate will demonstrate: \n\n • An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, ideally. Strong finalists, part-qualified accountants and candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.\n, • Extensive hands-on experience using Sage 50 — essential.\n, • Strong Excel skills, including the ability to build, maintain and review detailed accounting schedules — essential.\n, • Proven experience preparing accounts through to year-end.\n, • Practical knowledge of VAT returns and VAT control account reconciliations.\n, • Experience supporting corporation tax and other company taxation matters.\n, • A thorough understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accounting.\n, • Experience working across multiple companies or legal entities.\n, • The ability to investigate ledger activity, resolve discrepancies and identify unusual transactions.\n, • Strong attention to detail and confidence handling substantial volumes of financial information.\n, • Effective communication skills and confidence liaising with senior management and external advisers.\n, • An organised, proactive approach to managing competing priorities.\n\n Experience within commercial property, real estate investment, a multi-site business or another multi-company environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential. A minimum of five years’ accounting experience is preferred. \n What the Role Offers \n\n • A salary of £50,000–£60,000, reflecting qualifications and practical experience.\n, • A broad accounting remit covering year-end accounts, VAT, taxation, property transactions and financial control.\n, • Ownership of accounting responsibilities across multiple entities.\n, • Close working relationships with senior finance leadership.\n, • The opportunity to contribute to process improvements within an established finance team.\n\n Location and Working ArrangementsThis role is 100% office based in Blackburn.

Export & Sales Administrator | Accrington | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n Ready to take your export and sales administration experience to the next level? \n Isothane are looking for an experienced Export & Sales Administrator to join our busy team in Accrington. This is a varied and important role, combining UK and international sales administration, customer service and export coordination. \n You'll be the person making sure orders move smoothly from initial receipt through to dispatch, while keeping customers informed and ensuring every piece of export documentation is accurate and compliant. \n If you're organised, commercially minded and already know your way around international shipping and export documentation, this could be a great opportunity to make your mark. \n Key Responsibilities of the Export & Sales Administrator: \n\n • Processing UK and international customer orders from receipt through to dispatch.\n, • Accurately entering and managing orders through the company's ERP/business system.\n, • Coordinating export shipments with freight forwarders and logistics providers.\n, • Preparing and checking commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin, shipping and customs documentation.\n, • Ensuring export documentation meets regulatory and customer requirements.\n, • Liaising with UK and international customers regarding orders, deliveries and shipping queries.\n, • Monitoring order progress and proactively dealing with delays or issues.\n, • Working closely with Sales, Production, Warehouse and Logistics to ensure orders are delivered on time.\n, • Keeping customer and order records accurate and up to date.\n, • Providing wider administrative and customer support to the Sales team.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Previous experience in Export Sales Administration, Export Coordination or a similar role.\n, • Strong knowledge of export procedures, international shipping and documentation.\n, • Experience processing sales orders within a manufacturing, distribution or trading environment.\n, • Experience working with freight forwarders and logistics providers.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.\n, • Strong communication and customer service skills.\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.\n, • Experience using an ERP/MRP system.\n, • Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade regulations.\n, • The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and keep multiple orders moving at once.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary, dependent on experience\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Medicash\n, • Full-time, permanent position\n, • A varied role within a busy UK and international sales environment\n\n Ready for your next move? \n If you have solid export administration experience and enjoy being at the heart of the order-to-delivery process, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night’s sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you’ll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. \n Your Purpose \n You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n Key Responsibilities \n Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization \n\n • \n Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. \n • \n Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. \n • \n Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. \n • \n Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. \n • \n Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. \n\n Project Delivery & Store Execution \n\n • \n Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. \n • \n Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. \n • \n Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. \n\n Cross-Functional Collaboration \n\n • \n Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. \n • \n Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. \n • \n Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. \n • \n Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. \n\n Reporting, Strategy & Leadership \n\n • \n Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. \n • \n Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. \n • \n Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space \n • \n Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. \n\n What You Bring to the Sleepover \n Essential Skills & Experience: \n\n • \n Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). \n • \n Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. \n • \n Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. \n • \n Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. \n • \n Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. \n • \n Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. \n • \n Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. \n\n Here’s What You Get: \n\n • \n Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) \n • \n Competitive pension scheme – provided by Legal & General \n • \n Life Assurance and Income Protection \n • \n Medicash – cashback options for health and wellbeing services \n • \n Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance \n • \n Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave \n • \n Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways \n • \n Hybrid working to support work-life balance \n\n (*qualifying periods and terms apply) \n Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? \n Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep—every night.

Senior HR Business Partner | Financial Services £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits \n Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing and fast-paced financial services business to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner. \n This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Senior HRBP who enjoys operating at a genuinely senior level, partnering closely with an Executive and Senior Leadership team and having real influence on the wider people agenda. \n Working closely with the People Director, you will act as a trusted partner across the business, providing commercial and pragmatic people solutions within a regulated financial services environment. \n This isn't a role that's purely focused on BAU. You'll be involved in organisational design, transformation, complex ER, workforce planning and using people data to help shape business decisions. \n What you'll be doing: \n • Partnering with Executive and Senior Leaders, building strong relationships and providing credible challenge and advice \n * Supporting the delivery of the wider People strategy and acting as a trusted deputy to the People Director \n * Leading on organisational design, restructures and wider change programmes \n * Managing complex and high-risk ER cases, providing strong employment law guidance \n * Using people data, analytics and insight to influence decision making \n * Supporting the business through transformation, including TUPE and M&A activity where required \n * Coaching senior leaders to build capability and drive performance \n * Managing and developing a Junior HR Business Partner \n What we're looking for: \n • An experienced Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner or People Lead who is comfortable operating autonomously \n * Ideally experience within financial services or another regulated environment \n * Strong employment law and complex ER knowledge \n * Experience of organisational design, restructure and change \n * Commercially minded with the ability to link the people agenda to wider business performance \n * Confident partnering at Executive and Senior Leadership level \n * Comfortable using data and insight to influence decisions \n * Experience of TUPE, M&A or significant transformation would be advantageous \n This is a high-profile role with plenty of scope to make an impact, sitting close to senior leadership and playing an important part in shaping the future people agenda. \n Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + benefits \n Please apply with your most up to date CV. \n BH37024

The Opportunity \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Blackburn. \n You'll join a firm with an excellent reputation across the North West and a broad client base of predominantly owner-managed and privately owned businesses. \n This is a hands-on audit role where you'll take responsibility for assignments from planning through to completion, work directly with clients and play an important part in supporting and developing junior members of the team. \n For an Audit Senior who wants greater responsibility, good-quality client exposure and a genuine route towards Assistant Manager and Manager, this is an excellent next move. \n The Role \n You'll work closely with Audit Managers and senior members of the team to deliver audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Taking responsibility for all key sections of the audit file\n, • Identifying key audit risks and ensuring these are appropriately addressed\n, • Preparing and reviewing audit working papers\n, • Producing and reviewing financial statements\n, • Supervising junior members of the team during audit fieldwork\n, • Reviewing work and providing constructive feedback\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout assignments\n, • Building strong relationships with finance teams and business owners\n, • Managing deadlines and ensuring assignments remain on budget\n, • Raising and discussing audit findings with Managers and senior client contacts\n, • Supporting the development of trainees and less experienced members of the team\n, • Working closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments\n, • Contributing ideas to improve audit processes and overall client service\n\n You'll have the opportunity to develop beyond simply completing audit fieldwork and become increasingly involved in managing assignments, clients and people. \n The Candidate \n\n • Strong audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice\n, • Experience leading audits from planning through to completion\n, • ACA or ACCA qualification, or be approaching qualification\n, • Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102\n, • Experience supervising junior members of an audit team\n, • Confidence communicating directly with clients\n, • Strong organisation and project-management skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail\n, • A commercial and proactive approach\n, • The ambition to continue progressing within audit\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • £42,000 - £48,000 basic salary, dependent on experience\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • 33 days' holiday\n, • Opportunity to buy and sell additional holiday\n, • Pension contributions with salary exchange option\n, • Simply Healthcare plan\n, • Training and development support\n, • Internal and external wellbeing initiatives\n, • On-site parking\n, • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme\n, • On-site EV charging\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Employee referral bonus\n, • Client referral scheme\n, • Company and subsidised social events\n, • Genuine progression opportunities\n

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? \n If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. \n Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. \n Our HR Career Change Programme \n We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. \n Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months. \n Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. \n Why Human Resources? \n The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. \n Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). \n Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: \n\n • HR Administrator - £27,000+\n, • HR Assistant - £30,000+\n, • HR Officer - £35,000+\n, • HR Advisor - £38,500+\n, • HR Manager - £55,000+\n\n And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. \n How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR \n Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice \n The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. \n\n • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)\n, • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more\n, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace\n\n This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. \n Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support \n Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. \n We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. \n You’ll get: \n\n • A professionally written, HR-focused CV\n, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location\n, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews\n, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role\n\n Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career \n Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. \n And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee: \n If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. \n Flexible, Affordable, Achievable \n To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. \n Ready to Make the Change? \n Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

\n £50,000 – £55,000 + Bonus | On Site role | Blackburn \n Are you an experienced Commercial Manager who enjoys looking beyond the day-to-day and asking “how can we do this better?” \n We’re working with an established and growing business to appoint a Commercial Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial performance of the organisation. \n This is a broad and influential role, sitting closely alongside the senior leadership team, with responsibility for pricing, margins, forecasting, stock and order management, supplier relationships, imports and commercial decision-making. \n Import experience is particularly important. You’ll understand the impact of landed costs, freight, duties, currency and lead times and how these factors feed into pricing, margins, stock levels and ultimately profitability. \n This is a close-knit team where your input will genuinely be valued. You’ll be expected to bring your own ideas, challenge existing processes and look for opportunities to improve how the business operates. \n There is also exciting potential for progression and succession for the right person, making this an opportunity for someone who is ambitious and wants to make a long-term impact. \n What will you be doing? \n\n • Taking ownership of pricing, margins and profitability, considering market conditions, competition, import costs and customer requirements.\n, • Negotiating pricing, supplier terms, rebates and commercial agreements.\n, • Reviewing landed costs, freight, duties and other import-related costs to support informed pricing decisions.\n, • Managing and improving stock and order control, including reviewing reorder cycles, sales trends, stock levels and product performance.\n, • Developing forecasting models and providing commercial insight to support financial planning and decision-making.\n, • Working with Finance and Sales on sales forecasts and budgets.\n, • Monitoring sales, margins, stock turnover, customer profitability and supplier performance.\n, • Researching competitors and market activity to identify opportunities, risks and changes in customer demand.\n, • Supporting the introduction and launch of new products, including setting sales targets and monitoring performance.\n, • Building strong relationships with overseas suppliers and supporting sourcing and procurement activity.\n, • Managing supplier performance and negotiating purchasing terms.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working, including the use of BC365.\n, • Providing commercial reporting and insight to senior management.\n, • Managing and developing members of the procurement/import team.\n\n About you \n We’re looking for someone who has already operated successfully at Commercial Manager level and is ready for an opportunity where they can have genuine influence. \n You’ll ideally have experience within a wholesale, distribution, import or product-led environment, with a strong understanding of how purchasing, imports, pricing, stock and sales performance come together commercially. \n You’ll be someone who: \n\n • Has strong commercial judgement and understands the relationship between cost, price, margin and profitability.\n, • Has solid knowledge of imports and international supply chains.\n, • Is confident negotiating with suppliers and commercial partners.\n, • Can analyse sales, stock and market data and turn it into meaningful commercial decisions.\n, • Has experience with forecasting, budgeting and KPI reporting.\n, • Is commercially curious and keeps an eye on competitor activity, market trends and new product opportunities.\n, • Is comfortable using ERP systems and Excel to analyse and interpret data.\n, • Most importantly, is ambitious, proactive and hungry to progress.\n\n The package \n\n • £50,000 – £55,000 salary + bonus\n, • Excellent benefits package\n, • Primarily office-based\n, • Some travel, including occasional overseas travel\n, • Opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team\n, • Genuine opportunity for career progression and succession\n\n If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager with strong import and supply chain knowledge, a commercial mindset and the ambition to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

The Business \n We’re recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a growing business in Blackburn. \n This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across purchase ledger, reconciliations, payments, month-end and wider finance activities. It would suit someone who enjoys an all-round finance position and is looking to continue developing their accounting experience. \n The Role \n\n • Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes.\n, • Process purchase invoices, including three-way matching, coding and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Complete supplier statement reconciliations and ensure supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.\n, • Assist with BACS payment runs and monitor outstanding invoices and GRNI.\n, • Prepare merchant and retail reconciliations across multiple income streams.\n, • Manage supplier returns, credits and refunds, liaising with suppliers and internal teams where required.\n, • Support wider month-end and year-end audit activities.\n, • Provide general finance support and undertake ad hoc duties across the department.\n\n Person \n\n • Previous experience within purchase ledger, invoice processing and reconciliations.\n, • Comfortable working within a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment.\n, • Previous experience within manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential.\n, • Confident working with financial controls and following established processes.\n, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.\n, • A confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\n, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance/ERP systems.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Salary up to £35K DOE\n, • Early Friday finish\n, • Opportunity to join a growing business with opportunity to progress.\n

We are recruiting for a Vehicle Technician on behalf of a well-established, high-performing dealership with a reputation for trusted service and customer satisfaction. The Vehicle Technician will play a vital role in maintaining the dealership’s standards of excellence and supporting its continued growth. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled professional looking to develop their career within a reputable organisation. \n Benefits for the successful Vehicle Technician: \n\n • Competitive basic salary of £35,000 with an uncapped OTE of approximately £53,500\n, • Bonuses based on performance and team profitability\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday entitlement increasing with service\n, • Ongoing manufacturer training, including electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle courses\n, • Clear career progression pathways, including the opportunity to achieve Master Technician status\n, • State-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge diagnostic equipment\n, • Generous pension scheme, life assurance, staff discounts, and other employee benefits\n, • Supportive, professional environment committed to staff development\n\n Duties of the Vehicle Technician: \n\n • Conduct routine vehicle servicing, diagnostics, warranty work, and repairs, ensuring safety and quality standards are met\n, • Perform vehicle health checks and complete digital write-ups and job cards accurately\n, • Carry out repairs such as oil changes, brake inspections, cambelt replacements, and other service-related tasks\n, • Ensure all work complies with manufacturer standards and safety regulations\n, • Support team members to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction\n, • Assist with additional tasks as required to uphold dealership performance\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Recognised Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Mechanics (IMI, City & Guilds, or equivalent). Level 2 individuals with relevant experience may also be considered\n, • Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or mechanic, with knowledge of warranty and servicing procedures\n, • Strong teamwork ethic and a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards\n, • MOT licence is advantageous, but full training will be provided if necessary\n, • Enthusiasm for learning, developing skills, and progressing within the automotive industry\n\n If you are a motivated Vehicle Technician seeking to advance your career within a reputable dealership, we are eager to hear from you. \n Contact Paul Martin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Blackburn and Lancashire today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. \n Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants shares a passion for connecting skilled individuals with leading roles in the automotive sector. To explore additional Motor Trade opportunities in your area, please contact us today.

Trainee Digital Marketer – No Experience Needed \n Future-proof your career in Digital Marketing – starting today. \n \n Looking for a career change? You may already be working but want a role with clearer progression and better long-term prospects. Or you might be between jobs and ready to move into a new career path. \n The ITOL Recruit Digital Marketing Job Programme is designed to help you move into an in-demand digital marketing role, even if you have no prior experience. \n Train online at your own pace and land your digital marketer role in 1-3 months. \n Please note this is a training course and fees apply \n Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. \n Our candidates earn £27,600 and £43,300. \n \n Why Digital Marketing \n Every business needs a strong digital presence to attract customers and stay competitive. From search and social to email and content, digital marketing plays a key role in driving visibility, engagement, and growth across online channels. \n This demand creates consistent opportunities, competitive salaries, and long-term career prospects across industries in the UK and internationally. \n \n Step 1: Digital Marketing Foundations \n Start with the core principles of digital marketing, including channels, customer journeys, and how businesses use digital platforms to attract and engage audiences. This stage builds the foundational knowledge required for entry-level digital marketing roles. \n Step 2: Channel-Based Digital Marketing Skills \n Develop practical skills across social media marketing, paid search (PPC), search engine optimisation (SEO), content marketing, and email marketing. You’ll learn how campaigns are planned, executed, and optimised using industry-standard tools. \n Step 3: Practical Digital Marketing Project \n Apply your knowledge through a practical digital marketing project designed to reflect real workplace scenarios. This project contributes to your portfolio and demonstrates your ability to plan, execute, and analyse marketing activity. \n Step 4 – Job Placement \n Once qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in digital marketing. \n \n What You Get \n\n • 100% online, self-paced training\n, • Industry-recognised Digital Marketing qualification (DMI)\n, • Practical project to build a digital marketing portfolio\n, • 1-on-1 tutor and recruitment support\n, • Job guarantee – get a job or your money back\n, • Starting salary of £27,600 and £43,300\n\n \n We Get You Hired \n We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. \n Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. \n We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. \n “I didn’t come from a marketing background, so I needed something structured and practical. The programme helped me build real campaign experience, and shortly after finishing, I secured an entry-level digital marketing role.” \n • Todd M., Digital Marketing Executive, Birmingham \n \n Ready to Start? \n If you want to build digital marketing skills and move into an entry-level marketing role, this programme is designed to get you there. \n \n Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps. \n

School Catering Manager \n\n • Annual Salary: £28,598 - £30,024 (pro rata)\n, • Location: Blackburn\n, • Job Type: Full-time, Term Time (Plus 1 week during school closure periods)\n, • Temp to Perm (after 12 weeks)\n, • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm \n, • Start Date: ASAP\n, • Enhanced DBS on the update service is essential or willing for one to be obtained via Reed\n\n We are seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager to oversee the safe, effective, and efficient operation of our school kitchen. This role involves planning, preparing, and cooking nutritious and balanced meals daily, ensuring compliance with school catering health and safety standards, and promoting healthy eating among pupils and staff. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of all pupils, adhering to government guidelines on school nutrition standards.\n, • Create and revise varied and nutritious menus in collaboration with pupils and the School Business Manager.\n, • Manage kitchen staff, ensuring their welfare, performance, and professional development.\n, • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and manage food stocks to align with the catering budget.\n, • Maintain exemplary kitchen hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to a 5-star standard.\n, • Cater to special dietary requirements, ensuring clear communication and labelling of allergy information.\n, • Support school events with creative catering solutions and provide breakfast for all classes.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting.\n, • Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management and performance evaluation.\n, • Knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety policies, and allergen management.\n, • Ability to plan and execute meal programs that cater to diverse dietary needs.\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills.\n, • Commitment to promoting healthy eating and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary within the specified range, pro-rated based on term-time work.\n, • Access to Reeds Discount Club\n, • A supportive and dynamic work environment.\n\n To apply for the School Catering Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

Plant Manager role based in Blackburn. Working for a well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive and industrial sectors. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well established automotive and industrial manufacturing company based in Blackburn. \n Description \n We are seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to lead our automotive manufacturing facility and deliver world-class operational performance. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives are achieved while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. \n Reporting to the Board, you will take full responsibility for plant performance, leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics, and health & safety. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the manufacturing facility.\n, • Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) performance.\n, • Lead and develop a high-performing management team and wider workforce.\n, • Implement Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.\n, • Ensure customer requirements and production schedules are consistently achieved.\n, • Manage plant budgets, cost control initiatives, and capital investment projects.\n, • Drive productivity improvements and waste reduction across all manufacturing processes.\n, • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and employee development.\n, • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.\n, • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and senior leadership to support business objectives and growth plans.\n\n \n Profile \n The successful candidate will be a proven manufacturing leader with experience operating within industrial manufacturing and ideally automotive production environments \n\n • Significant leadership experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar senior role.\n, • Background within automotive manufacturing, Tier 1 supplier, OEM, or bespoke manufacturing industries\n, • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.\n, • Excellent adherence to quality standards and involvement within this function\n, • Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and business transformation initiatives.\n, • Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.\n, • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline (preferred).\n\n \n Job Offer \n £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, car package and benefits.

\n Job Advert\n 16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027 \n West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. \n Pinewood School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners. \n The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links. The school has both a primary and a secondary department. \n During the session 2026/2027 the school roll will comprise of approximately 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 35 members of the teaching staff and 82 non-teaching staff. \n Our school values are: \n \n • Ambition\n, • Relationships\n, • Curiosity\n \n We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Workers to join the support team in the school working with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs. \n West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. \n We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds \n Postholders are required to work towards an appropriate qualification – SVQ level 2 or equivalent within a 5-year period. \n This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. \n This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. \n For further information please contact Dr Thomas McGovern, Head Teacher, email: thomas.mcgovern@westlothian.org.uk \n

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work! Job Title: Learning Support Assistant\n Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm \n Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: October 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available. About the Role\n At Waterloo Lodge School, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our incredible team. Whether you’re already in education, care, youth work, coaching, or mental health support, or you’re eager to start a rewarding new career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! \n Every day, you’ll play a vital role in helping students with social, emotional, and mental health needs overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress. No two days are ever the same! One moment you could be supporting learning in the classroom, and the next, you might be engaging in outdoor learning, enrichment activities, or life skills development. \n This isn’t just a classroom support role; it’s a chance to be a positive role model, build life-changing relationships, and help young people believe in themselves again. What You Will Be Doing\n\n • Supporting students in the classroom, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis.\n, • Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.\n, • Collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging and personalized learning experiences.\n, • Encouraging students' independence, confidence, communication, and social development.\n, • Supporting positive behavior and emotional wellbeing through a calm and consistent approach.\n, • Assisting with enrichment activities, outdoor learning, educational visits, and life skills opportunities.\n, • Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how big or small!\nWhat You Will Bring\n\n, • GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • The ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.\n, • A flexible and proactive attitude.\n, • Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential.\n, • A genuine passion for helping students succeed and thrive.\nAbout Us\n Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, primarily catering to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional complex needs. We support students from Lancashire and the surrounding areas. \n Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person’s individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social, and personal development. \n We pride ourselves on helping students build confidence, resilience, and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community and participate in it with confidence and respect. \n At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise, and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring, and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia, and experiences of trauma or adversity. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025. Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks, and successful applicants will undergo a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Include:\n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

\n Job Advert \n 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15th August 2027 \n Blackburn Primary School is non-denominational school located in Blackburn, West Lothian. It currently has 5 mainstream classes, 2 Enhanced Education Resource Base classes and an Early Learning Centre. \n Blackburn Primary School is looking for a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to join the support team in the school working Monday - Friday. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Pupil Support Worker to be part of a motivated school community, demonstrating a good knowledge of child development to meet the needs of all learners. We are looking for someone to maintain a positive climate for learning and have a commitment to strong collegiality and teamwork. \n The successful candidate will work within our school to develop positive and nurturing relationships with all children in our setting, providing high-quality interactions and interventions throughout their practice and supporting the emotional needs of all learners. \n West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. \n We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. \n This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account \n This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate. \n The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. \n For further information please contact Joanne Kerr, Headteacher e-mail: joanne.kerr@westlothian.org.uk \n

\n Arboriculture & Conservation Officer \n £39,481 – £41,177 per annum \n 37 hours per week \n Car User Allowance: £3,600 per annum \n \n \n Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team. \n An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic person to work as arboriculture and conservation officer for Hyndburn Borough Council. Based within the parks team, this is a joint role which means the successful candidate will work with planning colleagues approximately one day per week to determine the tree element of planning applications and TPO’s, and the rest of the week managing the Councils tree stock in parks and open spaces. \n You will have a qualification in arboriculture and 3 years’ experience working in arboriculture in either the public or private sector. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within an award-winning parks team with 11 green flag parks (the most for a local authority in Lancashire) and deal with a wide range of arboriculture work. This is a varied role, but as Hyndburn is a small authority, easily manageable for the right person \n If you feel you are up to the challenge of taking on this role within the Parks Service, then please apply via the link below. \n \n \n Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 30 October 2026 \n Interview Date: Monday 9 November \n Vacancy Ref: 2381 \n \n \n \n

\n Job Advert \n West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. \n 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15th August 2027. \n Pinewood School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners. \n The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links. The school has both a primary and a secondary department. \n During the session 2026/2027 the school roll will comprise of approximately 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 35 members of the teaching staff and 82 non-teaching staff. \n Our school values are: \n \n • Ambition\n, • Relationships\n, • Curiosity\n \n We are seeking two enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Workers to join the support team in the school working with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs. \n West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. \n We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. \n This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. \n This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. \n Postholders are required to work towards an appropriate qualification – SVQ level 2 or equivalent within a 5-year period. \n For further information please contact Dr Thomas McGovern, Head Teacher, email: thomas.mcgovern@westlothian.org.uk \n

\n Job Advert\n 35 Hours, 47 weeks per year, Permanent \n We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds \n West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. \n Blackburn Primary School is looking for a Principal Teacher to join their team. Blackburn Primary School is part of a collaborative leadership model with the Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher leading two schools. The school has five mainstream classes, three Educational Enhanced Resource Base classes and an Early Learning Centre. Based in the town of Blackburn, the school prides itself on strong community links. \n We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Principal Teacher with a passion for education who will, alongside the Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher, lead the improvement agenda and drive the school’s development priorities. With a focus on building strong working relationships with pupils and their families, staff, wider community and partners the successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to get it right for all children and their commitment to breaking down barriers for pupils. The Principal Teacher will use their knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and use effective communication to make a positive difference for all learners. \n A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential. \n This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate. \n The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. \n \n

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Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently recruiting for a Wheel Repair Technician to join our accident repair centre, reporting into our Body Shop Manager, you will be working as part of a large team and must have the ability to competently carry out repairs to a high level of quality in set timescales. Repairs will include standard painted wheels, full colour change, cosmetics diamond cut repairs and special effect finishes etc. Day to day responsibilities will include: • Refurbish alloy wheel, • Removing and fitting vehicle wheels complying with safety standards, • Lifting wheels into dipping tanks, • Carry out powder coating, • Moving wheels from different repair stations, • Removing/repairing wheel damager, • Use CMC/Lathe machine, • Wheel painting, • Tyre fitting and wheel balancing We are looking for someone who is passionate to deliver the highest possible standard of repair with strong attention to detail. Strong time management and organisational skills are also required as you will ensure that assigned jobs are completed within estimated times. You will need to have previous experience of working in a similar role and knowledge of the above responsibilities. You must be able to work under pressure, use your own initiative and able to work alone with a positive attitude. Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more. We’re expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe. But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live Our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years! • Holidays that increase with time served + 8 bank holidays, • Highly rewarding bonus package, • Regular over-time, • Childcare vouchers, • Bike to work scheme, • Company life assurance scheme, • Company pension scheme, • Discounts on Swansway Group products and services, • Opportunity to develop skills further #J-18808-Ljbffr

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An excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to help commission a brand-new production line and shape its long-term performance within a large, well-established PLC manufacturing business. This role may suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Reliability Engineer. What's in it for you as Manufacturing Engineer • £60,000 base salary, • Company bonus, • 12% company pension contribution, • 35 days' holiday, • Healthcare, • Excellent career-development opportunities Key responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer: • Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of a new production line., • Improve manufacturing processes, OEE, reliability, throughput, quality and waste., • Analyse performance data and lead root-cause investigations., • Deliver CAPEX and improvement projects from specification through to handover., • Support tooling development, manufacturing trials, NPD and NPI., • Work closely with operational teams, contractors, OEMs and specialist integrators., • Produce engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures. We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can demonstrate the following: • Experience in a manufacturing, process, production, project or commissioning engineering role., • Hands-on experience introducing or commissioning manufacturing equipment., • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and continuous-improvement skills., • Evidence of improving OEE, reliability, quality, throughput or waste., • A relevant apprenticeship, HNC, HND, degree or equivalent engineering background., • Experience of CAD, tooling, Lean Manufacturing, automation, process validation or reliability-centred maintenance would be advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Meritus Blackburn, United Kingdom 1 day ago — Be among the first applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Meritus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Meritus MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer with Metallics experience to join our aviation client in a permanent role from their site in Greater Blackburn. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development, optimisation, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace materials and components. This role is pivotal in ensuring production is efficient, cost-effective, and meets the highest quality standards, with a strong focus on metallics and aerospace manufacturing requirements. • Develop, refine, and implement robust manufacturing processes aligned with engineering specifications, industry regulations, and customer requirements., • Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to optimise metallics manufacturing techniques, including layup, curing, machining, and bonding., • Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support efficient, high-quality production., • Conduct trials and validate new processes to ensure performance, cost, and quality objectives are achieved., • Diagnose and resolve complex issues relating to materials, processes, and equipment., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and elevate product quality., • Partner with quality assurance teams to ensure full compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace standards., • Produce and maintain accurate documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, and quality control plans., • Stay ahead of industry advancements in metallics and composites, incorporating innovative techniques into production., • Provide technical guidance and training to production staff on best practices and new processes., • Degree in Engineering (or HNC with Advanced Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline)., • 3+ years' experience in metallics manufacturing, ideally within the aerospace sector., • Strong understanding of composite materials (carbon fibre, fiberglass, advanced polymers)., • Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixture design., • Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes such as hand layup, AFP, RTM, and autoclave curing., • Knowledge of aerospace quality frameworks, including AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA regulations., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven troubleshooting ability., • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams., • Ability to prioritise, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meritus by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Manufacturing Engineer” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr