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Lecturer in Agriculture Location: Preston Rate: 35 to 45 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) Are you working on a farm and looking for an additional two or three days of paid work each week? This is an excellent opportunity to pass on your knowledge, train the next generation, and develop teaching skills through CPD training and support. Agricultural professionals with experience in livestock, dairy, machinery, or general farm operations are encouraged to apply. The role involves delivering hands-on practical sessions and theory across a range of Agriculture modules, helping learners build the skills needed in modern farming. Teaching experience is not required. Applications are welcomed from farmers, relief milkers, tractor drivers, livestock handlers, calf rearers, machinery operators, and those with wider farm duties such as lambing, estate skills, or farm administration who are skilled practically and looking to pass on their knowledge Training in teaching is available for those moving into education for the first time. The Role: Deliver Agriculture units to learners Teach topics covering livestock husbandry, crop production, and/or agricultural machinery operation and maintenance Support apprentices and full-time learners throughout their studies Contract initially until Christmas, with potential to extend The Person: Background in Agriculture with experience in livestock, dairy, machinery or estate skills Motivated to share industry expertise and support the next generation Within a commutable distance of Preston Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

Overview Elis, a leader in circular services, allows businesses to achieve optimal hygiene and protection for their employees and customers thereby enriching their well being in a sustainable way. Our rental maintenance model supports our customers to focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint. Our circular services emulate our commitment to a more sustainable future: connecting us, our clients and our planet. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Supervisor to join us at our Merton location where you will deliver service excellence though an efficient, legally compliant and cost-effective logistics department. Requirements IT literate is essential. CPC and Class 2 Licence (mandatory) Class 1 Licence (desirable). Good written and verbal skills, with the ability to listen to and influence peer group and all department team members to build and lead an effective working team. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department. Can do attitude, who is flexible with the ability to react quickly to the needs of the customer. Leadership and people management skills. Health and Safety regulation exposure in previous roles. Previous supervisory experience of 2 to 3 years desirable but not essential. The above description statements outline the principle functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience. The shift pattern can be discussed at the interview stage. Your tasks Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and scheduled so that they are profitable and contribute to the reduction of impact to the environment with being efficient. Provide relief cover by completing routes in the event of driver absence or annual leave and deputies for the Logistics Manager during periods they are away/ absent from the business. Lead, manage, control and development of personnel for all driver staff daily which include: Health and Safety training, disciplinary's, driver assessments, driver infringements. You are to ensure the team delivers a high standard of customer service to every customer. Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and drivers are compliant with the site standard, i.e. drivers disinfect vehicles and complete thorough vehicle checks daily. You will carry out accurate compliance checks daily on vehicles and drivers with O licence, site, EU and other legal requirements. Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with the Logistics Manager. You will have the responsibility to help monitor, control all activity in the agreed functional budget, whilst investigating and resolving any variances if they occur. Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions utilising current systems where appropriate (i.e. FTA Vision, TMS2 data, Telematics, Dynamics) to resolve all logistics problems eliminating inefficient supply and distribution routes, quality of service, customer losses and continuously improving working practices. (e.g. weight checking, mileage/km fuel consumption, accuracy and timeliness of deliveries to customers). What we offer We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package to the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development.