Major Recruitment Ashford

Residential Solicitor / CLC / CiLex - Conveyancing Team We are seeking a proactive, driven, and client-focused Residential Solicitor, CLC, or CiLex to join our growing conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer to manage a varied residential property caseload while playing a key role in strengthening relationships with clients, referrers, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will act as a brand ambassador for the firm, delivering exceptional legal service while ensuring all matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with SRA and CQS standards. Key Responsibilities Case Management & Technical Excellence Take end-to-end responsibility for residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion and registration. Draft, review, and collate contract packs, legal documentation, and financial statements. Receive and assess mortgage instructions from lenders, ensuring all conditions are satisfied. Proactively manage files to ensure no case remains unattended for more than two weeks, working towards and exceeding KPIs. Handle a range of transactions including freehold and leasehold properties. Experience in New Build, Shared Ownership, and Auction (Traditional/Modern) is desirable but not essential. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with estate agents, financial advisors, and other legal professionals. Contribute to the firm's reputation by delivering high-quality, client-centered legal services. Communicate clearly and professionally via telephone and email, ensuring all parties are kept updated throughout the transaction. Take full ownership of the client journey, acting in their best interests at all times. Compliance & Operations Demonstrate strong knowledge of SRA Standards, GDPR, and AML/CDD requirements, including Source of Wealth checks. Manage files with a commercial mindset, identifying cost efficiencies where possible. Support a collaborative team culture and assist in mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate. Candidate Requirements Experience Qualified Solicitor, CLC, or CiLex, ideally with 2+ years PQE. Candidates with less than 2 years PQE will be considered if they have at least 2 years' experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal in a high-volume environment. Demonstrable experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload to tight deadlines and KPIs. Skills & Attributes Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team. Highly organised, capable of working under pressure without compromising accuracy. Professional, approachable, and client-focused in all interactions. Committed to maintaining a safe working environment in line with UK Health & Safety regulations. Major Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Major Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. All of our current vacancies are on our website. CODE INDLI

Private Client Solicitor We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Private Client Solicitor to join our Private Client team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of probate matters, including both taxable and non-taxable estates, providing clear, practical, and empathetic advice to clients at what can often be a sensitive time. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to case management. You will play a key role in supporting the growth of the department through commercial awareness and business development initiatives, working both independently and collaboratively within the team. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for managing end-to-end probate matters from initial instruction through to estate distribution, including complex and high-value estates. Provide clear, structured advice on estate administration, inheritance tax implications, and strategies to reduce tax liability where appropriate. Draft and advise on wills, including trusts and elements of tax planning. Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) with the Office of the Public Guardian. Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and firm-wide risk and quality standards. Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members where required. Actively contribute to business development initiatives to support the growth of the probate department. Candidate Requirements Qualifications & Experience Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or STEP-qualified Practitioner. Minimum 5 years' PQE in private client work, specifically probate, wills, and LPAs. Strong technical knowledge of estate administration and inheritance tax. Skills & Attributes Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Excellent communication and client care skills, with a sensitive and professional approach. Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a varied and complex caseload. Proactive, collaborative, and committed to contributing positively to the wider team and departmental success. Desirable (but not essential) STEP membership or a willingness to work towards qualification. Experience in building, managing, or leading a team or department Major Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Major Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. All of our current vacancies are on our website. CODE INDLI

We are currently looking for a Van Driver for our client based in Tonbrige. This is a temp to perm position, with an offer for permanent contract at the end of 3 months probation. The working days are Monday to Friday, various start times depending on the allocated route, anytime between 5am and 7am. The role will be mainly driving a van but warehouse operative duties also required. Rate of pay 14.42 per hour. To apply for this position you must Be 25 years old - for insurance purposes Have no more than 6 points on your licence Have experience in a similar role Have a good level of customer service and be a team player Major Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Major Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. All of our current vacancies are on our website. CODE INDLI

We are currently looking for a Van Driver for our client a major wholesaler and distributor of bathroom products based in Aylesford Shifts are Monday to Friday 5am start Rate of Pay 13 per hour You will be delivering bathroom products to clients (commercial and residential premises) There is a degree of handballing required but most items aren't heavy Anything between 8/11 hours per day To apply you must Be over 21 for insurance purposes Have multidrop experience No more than 6 points on your licence Major Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Major Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. All of our current vacancies are on our website. CODE INDLI