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Location: Bostik Stafford Reporting Line: Reports directly to the UK Operations Manager Working Hours: • Full-Time | Permanent | 38 Hours per week, • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45, • Friday: 08:00 – 15:45 About the Role: We’re seeking a highly motivated Production Manager to lead our Solvent Adhesives department at our Stafford site. With responsibility for a team of 30 and an operating budget of €1.5 million, this role is pivotal in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production within a complex chemical manufacturing environment. You’ll be accountable for delivering operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strategic thinking, strong team development skills, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Safety & Culture • Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations, • Lead cultural and behavioural change initiatives to embed safety-first thinking Production Management • Organise and oversee daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets, • Manage production schedules and optimise resource allocation, • Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to maximise throughput and asset efficiency Team Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 staff, • Ensure training and compliance with HSE, quality, and operational procedures, • Maintain visibility on the shop floor and engage regularly with staff and contractors Process & Systems Improvement • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, • Minimise waste and enhance process reliability, • Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations Compliance & Reporting • Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations, • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and internal reviews, • Support CAPEX planning and manage minor projects Qualifications & Experience: • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with strong chemical industry experience), • Minimum 5 years’ experience in production management, ideally within a chemical plant, • NEBOSH Certificate or strong understanding of HSE regulations preferred, • Proven leadership in manufacturing environments, • Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Fluent in English and willing to travel as required Key Metrics & Accountabilities: • Safety performance, • Product quality and customer service levels, • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilisation, • Cost control and budget adherence, • Achievement of production planning targets

Reporting Line: Reports to the Head of Engineering & Projects Location: Bostik Stafford Working Hours: • Full-Time | Permanent | 38 Hours per week, • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45, • Friday: 08:00 – 15:45 About the Role: We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery, electrical systems, and chemical processes. You’ll manage both preventive and corrective maintenance programs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, • Manage task allocation, scheduling, and performance tracking, • Maintain accurate records of attendance, training, and reporting 2. Maintenance Operations • Implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime, • Respond swiftly to equipment failures and coordinate repairs, • Collaborate with production teams to minimise disruption 3. Equipment & Systems Management • Ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards, • Monitor KPIs for performance, downtime, and cost, • Optimise use of CMMS for data tracking and reporting 4. Health, Safety & Compliance • Enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance, • Conduct audits and risk assessments, • Maintain documentation of inspections and corrective actions 5. Budget & Resource Management • Manage maintenance budgets and procurement, • Monitor inventory and coordinate timely replenishment 6. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost savings, • Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime 7. Project Management • Plan and execute minor projects and CAPEX initiatives, • Oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance Qualifications & Experience: • Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, • 3–5 years in a supervisory maintenance role within manufacturing, • Experience in adhesives or chemical manufacturing is a plus, • Proven ability to develop maintenance strategies and manage timelines Key Skills: • Strong leadership and team management, • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and process equipment maintenance, • Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office, • In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations, • Effective communication across all levels

O&M Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy (Stafford Area) Location: Stafford and surrounding areas, UK Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Division: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Reports to: O&M Regional Manager About the Role We are seeking a proactive and skilled O&M Field Service Engineer to join our growing renewable energy operations team. You’ll be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of utility-scale solar PV sites across the Stafford region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading solar energy projects, contributing to the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance on solar PV installations, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment., • Respond to site faults, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to restore optimal system performance., • Perform electrical testing, inspection, and reporting in line with relevant standards and safety procedures., • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies, RAMS, and statutory regulations., • Liaise with the control room, performance analysts, and asset management teams to support remote monitoring and fault resolution., • Maintain detailed service records, documentation, and site reports using company systems., • Support improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and safety performance., • Represent the company professionally when dealing with landowners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering (or higher)., • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) qualification., • Experience in electrical maintenance, ideally within the renewable energy or power generation sector., • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, particularly on inverter and LV/HV systems., • Working knowledge of SCADA systems and remote monitoring platforms (desirable)., • Full UK driving licence (essential)., • HV Authorisation (desirable but not essential – training can be provided). Personal Attributes • Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to quality work., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field., • Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided., • Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities., • Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused organisation driving renewable energy growth in the UK.

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary : £45k DOE plus bonus and Veolia Benefits Hours : 40 hours per week Location : Cannock, Staffordshire with hybrid working When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: - 25 days of annual leave - Access to our company pension scheme - Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: You will report into the Service Operations Technical Architect but will be an integral part to other key departments. The Service Operations Engineer provides comprehensive support for all business units and manages AWS infrastructure services, including CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and AWS Backup, ensuring maximum availability and value. Key responsibilities involve resolving customer issues via ServiceNow, continuously learning new technologies, automating business processes with AWS tools and AI, and recommending infrastructure improvements for stability and innovation. The role also includes providing insights on new technologies, creating operational documentation, managing infrastructure costs, supporting contact center services with AWS Connect, conducting DR testing, reducing incidents through root cause analysis, and performing platform maintenance (patching, upgrades). Participation in disaster recovery exercises and on-call arrangements is also required. What we are looking for: Essential: Candidates should have an excellent understanding of AWS Cloud services (Cloudformation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Backup, Amazon Connect) and networking (Direct Connect, VPNs, subnetting, routing, WAFs, VPCs). AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification, Windows Server experience, and disaster recovery experience are essential. Proven experience in supporting a Windows Server domain utilising operating systems 2016 and above, including the ongoing maintenance and support from both an operational and security perspective, while also having strong knowledge of services such as Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS. Required skills also include previous experience in an AWS cloud environment, scripting/automation (PowerShell/Python), cloud provisioning/configuration, strong DevOps understanding, and a focus on cost-effectiveness. The role demands challenging conventional infrastructure ideas (PaaS, serverless), collaborating with design teams, good customer-facing and diagnostic skills, and the ability to interpret business requirements, work under pressure, and automate deployments (infrastructure as code). Experience with multiple technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP, Cisco, Checkpoint) and various infrastructure architectures is preferred, with proven experience in supporting and configuring Amazon Connect. Desirable : Azure & Google Cloud experience; Linux administration; MCSA/E/D; SC Cleared Full driving license. Also advantageous: Broad technology experience with pragmatic application; Azure cloud & Entra ID expertise; Ability to translate complex technical issues; Experience designing fault-tolerant, auto-scaling, financially-efficient systems; High-volume transactional systems, performance tuning, and full life cycle design/management of mission-critical distributed processing systems; CI/CD pipeline creation and support; SQL and NoSQL database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB). What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.PandoLogic. Keywords: Contact Center Account Manager, Location: Stafford, ENG - ST17 9YJ

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our childrens residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and outcomes for young people. Requirements: Management experience within young peoples residential services RMA / NVQ 4 in Leadership & Management / ILM Level 5 (or willingness to commence within 3 months) Excellent working knowledge of Childrens Homes National Minimum Standards & The Childrens Act 2010 Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations and remain calm under pressure What we offer: Competitive salary + performance-related bonus Supportive and progressive organisation with clear career pathways Ongoing training and professional development If you are a strong, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, wed love to hear from you. SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. TPBN1_UKTJ

Sales Executive Our client is a well-established and highly successful supplier who specialise in providing tailored solutions (in both IT and Furniture) for schools and businesses across the UK. They have a fantastic reputation for quality products and exceptional service and with this, they are continuing to grow and are looking for four enthusiastic Sales Executives to join both their dynamic Furniture team and IT team. I love recruiting for this particular client. It is so clear that they believe in celebrating success, inspiring growth and encouraging teamwork. They value dedication, support personal development, and they have such a positive culture within their workplace, where achievements are also genuinely recognised and rewarded. Stafford £25k - £35k dependent on experience + uncapped Commission Onsite Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm; Friday 8:30am - 3pm Driving licence essential due to location Role As a Sales Executive, you will provide a consultative service and will act as a trusted advisor to schools and businesses, helping clients create inspiring, functional environments that meet their needs. Typical day to day responsibilities will include: Developing and managing your own portfolio of customers using both existing data and self-generated leads. Conducting outbound telesales and email campaigns to identify and secure new business opportunities. Recommending furniture solutions tailored to each client's requirements, offering expert product advice. Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships through excellent service and follow-up. Ensuring CRM databases are kept up to date. Actively work towards achieving agreed sales and gross profit targets. Managing the sales process from start to finish. Requirements To be successfully considered for the position of Sales Executive, you will have proven experience in outbound sales with a demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding profit targets. In addition to this, we also expect: Confident telephone and email communication skills. Strong customer service focus and relationship-building ability. A stable career history demonstrating reliability and progression. Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment. Additional Information This role offers excellent scope for career progression, beginning with structured sales training and development within the team, with the opportunity to advance into a Business Development Manager position. Competitive salary + uncapped commission. 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. Early finish on a Friday. Free onsite parking. Access to an onsite café/restaurant. Ongoing sales training and career development opportunities. Supportive and friendly team culture with regular recognition and rewards for achievement. Team-building events and performance incentives. If this is ticking all your boxes, apply today or contact Hannah at Safer Hand Solutions for a chat, or apply directly. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies. TPBN1_UKTJ