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Parts Advisor - Cheltenham Franchised Motorcycle Dealership We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Parts Advisor to join a successful motorcycle dealership. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about motorcycles and enjoys working in a customer-focused environment click apply for full job details
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Parts Advisor - Cheltenham Franchised Motorcycle Dealership We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Parts Advisor to join a successful motorcycle dealership. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about motorcycles and enjoys working in a customer-focused environment click apply for full job details
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client based in Trowbridge who a looking to recruit a Service Advisor on a permanent basis What you will be doing: Greet customers bringing in their vehicle to find out if they any issues. Conduct vehicle inspections and provide detailed reports to customers click apply for full job details
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client based in Trowbridge who a looking to recruit a Service Advisor on a permanent basis What you will be doing: Greet customers bringing in their vehicle to find out if they any issues. Conduct vehicle inspections and provide detailed reports to customers click apply for full job details
Parts Advisor Trowbridge Permanent Full-Time £29,304.60 Basic + £31,000 OTE Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client based in Bath , who are actively looking to recruit an experienced and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join their busy team on a permanent, full-time basis click apply for full job details
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Parts Advisor Trowbridge Permanent Full-Time £29,304.60 Basic + £31,000 OTE Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client based in Bath , who are actively looking to recruit an experienced and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join their busy team on a permanent, full-time basis click apply for full job details
HR Advisor An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a leading higher education environment as an HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis until June 2029. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and managers, providing expert HR advice and support across a broad range of people-related matters, including employee relations, organisational change, consultation and workforce initiatives . The Opportunity You will act as a trusted HR advisor, supporting managers and senior stakeholders through complex organisational change programmes and employee relations matters. You will provide advice on employment legislation, HR best practice and institutional policies, while developing business cases and supporting consultation and selection processes. Fixed-term until June 2029 with a potential to be extended, go permanent or be considered for other opportunities within the organisation Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office Location: Cambridge Full-time Salary: £33,951-£39,906 per annum Requirements Proven experience providing credible HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders Strong experience across employee relations, organisational change and HR best practice Experience within the NHS or education sector Experience supporting or leading organisational change and consultation processes Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations practices Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging deadlines Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and other key stakeholders Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders on sensitive or challenging HR matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR matters clearly Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong commitment to confidentiality, professional standards and delivering a high-quality HR service Desirable Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of HR colleagues Experience of improving HR processes, systems and ways of working Experience working within a complex higher education environment or NHS Benefits Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Opportunity to work across two higher education institutions Exposure to complex and varied HR activity Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to organisational change Professional development and opportunities to strengthen HR capability Collaborative and supportive working environment How to Apply Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discuss further
Aug 29, 2026
Contractor
HR Advisor An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a leading higher education environment as an HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis until June 2029. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and managers, providing expert HR advice and support across a broad range of people-related matters, including employee relations, organisational change, consultation and workforce initiatives . The Opportunity You will act as a trusted HR advisor, supporting managers and senior stakeholders through complex organisational change programmes and employee relations matters. You will provide advice on employment legislation, HR best practice and institutional policies, while developing business cases and supporting consultation and selection processes. Fixed-term until June 2029 with a potential to be extended, go permanent or be considered for other opportunities within the organisation Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office Location: Cambridge Full-time Salary: £33,951-£39,906 per annum Requirements Proven experience providing credible HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders Strong experience across employee relations, organisational change and HR best practice Experience within the NHS or education sector Experience supporting or leading organisational change and consultation processes Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations practices Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging deadlines Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and other key stakeholders Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders on sensitive or challenging HR matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR matters clearly Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong commitment to confidentiality, professional standards and delivering a high-quality HR service Desirable Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of HR colleagues Experience of improving HR processes, systems and ways of working Experience working within a complex higher education environment or NHS Benefits Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Opportunity to work across two higher education institutions Exposure to complex and varied HR activity Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to organisational change Professional development and opportunities to strengthen HR capability Collaborative and supportive working environment How to Apply Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discuss further
Are you a proactive individual with a passion for sales, customer service, or offers a Graduate background? Our client, is looking for a candidate, based in the Clapham area who is looking for a Business Advisor to join their dynamic regional team. This role is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract , the job entails visiting a variety of retail outlets within your designated region. Your primary responsibilities include building relationships with shop decision-makers, educating staff about your current and new products, negotiating agreements, and ensuring product availability. The role demands proactive planning, data collection and analysis, and achieving clear KPIs such as store visits, product availability, and distribution. Flexibility to stay overnight and adapt to business priorities is essential, as activities will vary based on regional needs and product launches. You will drive sales, promote retailer engagement, and support category management activities, all within a target-driven environment. A desire to succeed, be target driven and customer focused. Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Have the ability to build strong business relationships A well-developed range of interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated and able to use judgement and initiative Able to demonstrate initiative and a positive can do attitude Proficiency in Microsoft Office This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate looking for a career in Sales. The role provides competitive salary packages and benefits, along with the chance to work in a supportive and innovative team. If you are a driven sales, customer service, or retail professional. A passion for business development, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our client s continued success. Clockwork Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Clockwork Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Are you a proactive individual with a passion for sales, customer service, or offers a Graduate background? Our client, is looking for a candidate, based in the Clapham area who is looking for a Business Advisor to join their dynamic regional team. This role is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract , the job entails visiting a variety of retail outlets within your designated region. Your primary responsibilities include building relationships with shop decision-makers, educating staff about your current and new products, negotiating agreements, and ensuring product availability. The role demands proactive planning, data collection and analysis, and achieving clear KPIs such as store visits, product availability, and distribution. Flexibility to stay overnight and adapt to business priorities is essential, as activities will vary based on regional needs and product launches. You will drive sales, promote retailer engagement, and support category management activities, all within a target-driven environment. A desire to succeed, be target driven and customer focused. Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Have the ability to build strong business relationships A well-developed range of interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated and able to use judgement and initiative Able to demonstrate initiative and a positive can do attitude Proficiency in Microsoft Office This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate looking for a career in Sales. The role provides competitive salary packages and benefits, along with the chance to work in a supportive and innovative team. If you are a driven sales, customer service, or retail professional. A passion for business development, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our client s continued success. Clockwork Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Clockwork Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Development Sales Manager (Sales Advisor) South Midlands Region, Rugby, CV23 1FZ Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Development Sales Manager (Sales Advisor) to join our fantastic South Midlands region, based at our development in Houlton, Rugby. The role will see you take responsibility for and manage the development sales function and be the primary Miller Homes contact for potential and existing customers. Having responsibility for securing the sale of homes and managing the customer journey in accordance with company standards, procedures and targets. SALES ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage and control the Development sales function from pre-start to post completion Meet prospective customers and maintain primary point of contact throughout customer journey Manage the requirements and expectations of customers throughout the house buying process, Take responsibility for the development s presentation and ensure it reflects a strong sales message and the highest of standards SALES ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS: Experience of high-performance in a Sales role A presentable, customer-facing professional with experience of dealing with customers and providing an exceptional standard of customer service Experienced in problem solving and the ability to analyse/report on issues that could affect the development Able to rapidly assimilate and assess situations and issues, offering solutions with maximum results WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive basic salary 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off Excellent commission structure Company contribute 6.5% to your pension, plus other benefits
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Development Sales Manager (Sales Advisor) South Midlands Region, Rugby, CV23 1FZ Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Development Sales Manager (Sales Advisor) to join our fantastic South Midlands region, based at our development in Houlton, Rugby. The role will see you take responsibility for and manage the development sales function and be the primary Miller Homes contact for potential and existing customers. Having responsibility for securing the sale of homes and managing the customer journey in accordance with company standards, procedures and targets. SALES ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage and control the Development sales function from pre-start to post completion Meet prospective customers and maintain primary point of contact throughout customer journey Manage the requirements and expectations of customers throughout the house buying process, Take responsibility for the development s presentation and ensure it reflects a strong sales message and the highest of standards SALES ADVISOR REQUIREMENTS: Experience of high-performance in a Sales role A presentable, customer-facing professional with experience of dealing with customers and providing an exceptional standard of customer service Experienced in problem solving and the ability to analyse/report on issues that could affect the development Able to rapidly assimilate and assess situations and issues, offering solutions with maximum results WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive basic salary 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off Excellent commission structure Company contribute 6.5% to your pension, plus other benefits
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a motivated and committed Parts Advisor to join our team at Porsche Centre Glasgow As a Sytner Parts Advisor, you will demonstrate a 'One Team' approach, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers/suppliers. You will ensure that all requests are dealt with promptly, and support and assist colleagues and customers with parts identification, searching and sourcing. You will also ensure that the parts stock room is well maintained and stock levels are managed, by taking responsibility for the ordering and selling of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Sytner Parts Advisors work a Mon-Fri and a Saturday morning rota to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the motor industry and be IT literate. High levels of organisation and attention to detail are required for this role. Fantastic communication skills and customer-facing experience are essential as you will be talking to customers both face to face and over the phone. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and has the ability to give the best advice on our products and services to our customers. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. On Site Parking Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a motivated and committed Parts Advisor to join our team at Porsche Centre Glasgow As a Sytner Parts Advisor, you will demonstrate a 'One Team' approach, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers/suppliers. You will ensure that all requests are dealt with promptly, and support and assist colleagues and customers with parts identification, searching and sourcing. You will also ensure that the parts stock room is well maintained and stock levels are managed, by taking responsibility for the ordering and selling of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Sytner Parts Advisors work a Mon-Fri and a Saturday morning rota to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the motor industry and be IT literate. High levels of organisation and attention to detail are required for this role. Fantastic communication skills and customer-facing experience are essential as you will be talking to customers both face to face and over the phone. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and has the ability to give the best advice on our products and services to our customers. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. On Site Parking Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a motivated and committed Parts Advisor to join our team at Porsche Centre Solihull. As a Sytner Parts Advisor, you will demonstrate a 'One Team' approach, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers/suppliers. You will ensure that all requests are dealt with promptly, and support and assist colleagues and customers with parts identification, searching and sourcing. You will also ensure that the parts stock room is well maintained and stock levels are managed, by taking responsibility for the ordering and selling of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Sytner Parts Advisors work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the motor industry and be IT literate. High levels of organisation and attention to detail are required for this role. Fantastic communication skills and customer-facing experience are essential as you will be talking to customers both face to face and over the phone. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and has the ability to give the best advice on our products and services to our customers. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
About the role Sytner Group is looking for a motivated and committed Parts Advisor to join our team at Porsche Centre Solihull. As a Sytner Parts Advisor, you will demonstrate a 'One Team' approach, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers/suppliers. You will ensure that all requests are dealt with promptly, and support and assist colleagues and customers with parts identification, searching and sourcing. You will also ensure that the parts stock room is well maintained and stock levels are managed, by taking responsibility for the ordering and selling of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Sytner Parts Advisors work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the motor industry and be IT literate. High levels of organisation and attention to detail are required for this role. Fantastic communication skills and customer-facing experience are essential as you will be talking to customers both face to face and over the phone. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and has the ability to give the best advice on our products and services to our customers. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Managed Services Lead Architect - Salisbury Up to £115,000 Location: Salisbury, with hybrid working Salary: Up to £115,000 Working pattern: Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week onsite in Salisbury Are you an experienced Lead Architect who enjoys owning complex technology landscapes, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping the future of large-scale Managed Services environments? We're looking for a Managed Services Lead Architect to join an exciting account undergoing significant change, with digital transformation at the heart of its strategy. This is a high-profile role where you'll take ownership of the end-to-end architecture of contracted services , ensuring technical integrity, quality and alignment with both client objectives and contractual commitments. What you'll be doing Own and govern the end-to-end account architecture across a complex Managed Services environment. Define technology strategies, roadmaps and future-state architectures. Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client stakeholders. Lead architectural governance and ensure solutions meet agreed standards and practices. Work closely with Domain Architects, Engineers and wider technical teams, providing direction and inspiration. Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Balance technical strategy with commercial and contractual considerations . Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and innovation that deliver genuine value to the client. What we're looking for You'll be an established Lead Architect / Enterprise Architect / Solutions Architect with significant experience working within complex Managed Services or large-scale technology environments. You should have: A strong track record of owning and governing end-to-end architecture . Experience operating as a Lead Architect within a large Managed Services account. Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills. An understanding of contracts, commercials and service delivery . The ability to translate business requirements into clear technology strategies and roadmaps. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at senior level. A passion for technology, innovation and continuous improvement. Why this role? This is an opportunity to take a genuinely influential architecture position within a major transformation programme. You'll have the autonomy to shape the technology landscape, work with senior stakeholders and lead a talented architecture and engineering community. The role offers up to £115k , alongside a flexible hybrid working model with 2-3 days onsite in Salisbury . Security: This role requires SC clearance eligibility . Candidates must normally have resided continuously in the UK for the previous five years, subject to the full clearance requirements. If you're a Lead Architect looking for your next senior opportunity - where you can combine architecture, strategy, leadership and client engagement - we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Managed Services Lead Architect - Salisbury Up to £115,000 Location: Salisbury, with hybrid working Salary: Up to £115,000 Working pattern: Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week onsite in Salisbury Are you an experienced Lead Architect who enjoys owning complex technology landscapes, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping the future of large-scale Managed Services environments? We're looking for a Managed Services Lead Architect to join an exciting account undergoing significant change, with digital transformation at the heart of its strategy. This is a high-profile role where you'll take ownership of the end-to-end architecture of contracted services , ensuring technical integrity, quality and alignment with both client objectives and contractual commitments. What you'll be doing Own and govern the end-to-end account architecture across a complex Managed Services environment. Define technology strategies, roadmaps and future-state architectures. Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client stakeholders. Lead architectural governance and ensure solutions meet agreed standards and practices. Work closely with Domain Architects, Engineers and wider technical teams, providing direction and inspiration. Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Balance technical strategy with commercial and contractual considerations . Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and innovation that deliver genuine value to the client. What we're looking for You'll be an established Lead Architect / Enterprise Architect / Solutions Architect with significant experience working within complex Managed Services or large-scale technology environments. You should have: A strong track record of owning and governing end-to-end architecture . Experience operating as a Lead Architect within a large Managed Services account. Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills. An understanding of contracts, commercials and service delivery . The ability to translate business requirements into clear technology strategies and roadmaps. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at senior level. A passion for technology, innovation and continuous improvement. Why this role? This is an opportunity to take a genuinely influential architecture position within a major transformation programme. You'll have the autonomy to shape the technology landscape, work with senior stakeholders and lead a talented architecture and engineering community. The role offers up to £115k , alongside a flexible hybrid working model with 2-3 days onsite in Salisbury . Security: This role requires SC clearance eligibility . Candidates must normally have resided continuously in the UK for the previous five years, subject to the full clearance requirements. If you're a Lead Architect looking for your next senior opportunity - where you can combine architecture, strategy, leadership and client engagement - we'd love to hear from you.
Our client is a national multi-service provider delivering electrical, drainage, pumping and lighting solutions across the UK. The Group is rapidly expanding and includes a dedicated Renewables Team delivering end-to-end low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial and public sector clients. Ideal location of candidate could include: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Kent and Northampton. The Renewables Team delivers: • Solar PV design & installation (roof and ground mount) • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • EV charging infrastructure (commercial and fleet) • Grid connections and power upgrades (LV/HV via delivery partners) • Operations & maintenance (O&M), monitoring and performance optimisation • Energy efficiency and compliance-led electrical works supporting decarbonisation This Contracts Manager (Renewables) role is central to ensuring excellent customer experience, strong commercial control, and effective coordination between clients, delivery teams and project managers. Home locations to include Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Luton, Cambridgeshire & Essex Location: Office-based with hybrid working and regular travel to client sites across the UK. The role of a Contracts Manager To own the day-to-day commercial and customer management of renewables contracts, ensuring accurate quoting, timely resolution of escalations, and clear communication between customers, the delivery team and project managers. The Contracts Manager will act as a trusted advisor to existing clients, identifying and developing organic opportunities that improve asset performance, reduce risk and expand Metcor s scope of work. Main duties Manage a portfolio of renewables clients, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and operational queries. Produce and issue quotations for variations, remedials, additional works and lifecycle upgrades (PV, BESS, EV, electrical enabling works). Coordinate internally with project managers, engineering, procurement and subcontractors to build technically accurate and commercially robust quotes. Own escalation management: investigate issues, agree corrective actions, and ensure clear and timely communication to customers. Ensure smooth handover from quote to delivery, including scope, programme, access requirements, H&S documentation and customer expectations. Monitor contract performance (financial and operational), supporting governance, reporting and action tracking. Identify and develop organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, positioning Metcor as a trusted advisor. Support pricing strategy and margin protection by maintaining accurate cost build-ups, risk/assumption registers and approval workflows. Maintain accurate CRM and contract records, ensuring all client communications, quotes and actions are auditable and traceable. Essentials Proven experience in a contracts management, commercial, or account management role within renewables, M&E, electrical, utilities or FM environments. Strong track record producing accurate, timely quotations, managing variations/change control and supporting prompt invoicing/close-out. Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident handling customer and supplier escalations and resolving issues professionally. Strong commercial awareness: understanding of margins, risk, scope control, contractual obligations and performance reporting. Experience collaborating with delivery teams and project managers to manage programmes, access/outages, dependencies and customer expectations. Disciplined documentation and record keeping (contract files, quotes, approvals, meeting notes, action logs) with audit-ready standards. Competent with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Technical requirements Working knowledge of renewables project and O&M activities (e.g., PV, BESS, EV) and typical operational, warranty and compliance considerations. Understanding of contract delivery models and commercial terms (scope, assumptions, exclusions, SLAs/KPIs, variations and change control). Confidence reviewing technical reports and translating findings into customer actions (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacement, optimisation upgrades). Experience coordinating subcontractors/suppliers (rates, scope, performance, and resolution of defects/issues). Working knowledge of site documentation and safe systems of work (RAMS, permits, site inductions, incident reporting) as applicable. Desirable: familiarity with common forms of contract (e.g., NEC / JCT / FIDIC) and principles of early warnings, compensation/change events, and dispute avoidance. Training & Certifications Contract and commercial management training (formal or on-the-job). Customer service and escalation management training. QHSE training (RAMS awareness, incident reporting, and safe systems of work). Desirable: NEC/JCT/FIDIC short course and/or renewables awareness training (PV / BESS / EV / O&M). Key Responsibilities 1. Customer & Account Management Be the day-to-day contact for a defined portfolio of renewables customers, managing expectations and service experience. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders (operations, estates, energy, procurement) and maintain a clear communication cadence (updates, actions, and reporting). 2. Quoting, Variations & Commercial Control Prepare and submit quotations for additional works, remedials, call-off tasks and upgrades, ensuring clear scope, assumptions and exclusions. Secure internal approvals in line with delegated authority and protect margin through accurate cost build-ups. Maintain disciplined change control from quote to order to completion, ensuring variations are correctly recorded and invoicing-ready. 3. Escalations & Issue Resolution Own customer and supplier escalations end-to-end, coordinating investigations and corrective actions with project managers and delivery teams. Communicate clearly with clients on status, next steps, and timeframes; reset expectations where required. Capture lessons learned and implement preventative actions to reduce recurrence and protect client satisfaction. 4. Communication with Delivery Teams & Project Managers Ensure effective handover of scope, programme, constraints and customer requirements from commercial to delivery. Facilitate internal coordination and governance (actions, risks, and decisions) to keep works on track and communications consistent. Support project managers with customer-facing updates, documentation and contractual correspondence. 5. Organic Growth & Trusted Advisor Approach Proactively identify opportunities within existing contracts (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacements, additional sites, monitoring improvements, capacity upgrades). Use client insight, performance data and operational feedback to propose value-led solutions and new scopes of work. Support renewals and retention by ensuring high-quality service, transparent communication and consistent delivery. Common requirements End-to-end contract administration: maintaining accurate contract/job files, documentation for handover and invoicing, and auditable records of communications and actions. Strong customer and stakeholder management: interpreting requirements, providing clear updates, attending meetings, and maintaining long-term relationships. Escalation/complaints handling: ownership of issues through to resolution, with professional communication and clear corrective actions. Change control and variations: disciplined management of changes from identification/notification through quotation, approval, delivery and commercial close-out. Supplier/subcontractor interface: coordinating performance, negotiating rates/terms where required, and resolving defects or delivery issues. Commercial and performance governance: tracking costs/margins, contract KPIs/SLAs, and producing routine performance reporting. Contract form awareness (often NEC/JCT/FIDIC depending on client type): understanding early warnings, change events/variations, and dispute avoidance principles. H&S and compliance documentation expectations: supporting safe systems of work (RAMS) and site/client requirements alongside delivery teams. Required qualifications and attributes: Customer-first mindset with the confidence to lead difficult conversations and resolve issues. Commercially minded, disciplined with scope control, and comfortable balancing risk, margin and service. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Strong communicator who can work effectively with engineers, project managers and senior client stakeholders. Proactive and solutions-led, with a desire to improve processes and grow accounts organically. Key Objectives in first 12 months Take ownership of assigned client portfolio, establishing clear communication routines and stakeholder maps. Deliver consistent, accurate quoting with robust scope definitions and strong conversion rate from quote to order. Reduce response time and improve resolution quality for escalations through structured triage and action tracking. Improve internal handover quality between commercial and delivery functions, reducing rework and customer dissatisfaction. . click apply for full job details
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Our client is a national multi-service provider delivering electrical, drainage, pumping and lighting solutions across the UK. The Group is rapidly expanding and includes a dedicated Renewables Team delivering end-to-end low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial and public sector clients. Ideal location of candidate could include: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Kent and Northampton. The Renewables Team delivers: • Solar PV design & installation (roof and ground mount) • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • EV charging infrastructure (commercial and fleet) • Grid connections and power upgrades (LV/HV via delivery partners) • Operations & maintenance (O&M), monitoring and performance optimisation • Energy efficiency and compliance-led electrical works supporting decarbonisation This Contracts Manager (Renewables) role is central to ensuring excellent customer experience, strong commercial control, and effective coordination between clients, delivery teams and project managers. Home locations to include Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Luton, Cambridgeshire & Essex Location: Office-based with hybrid working and regular travel to client sites across the UK. The role of a Contracts Manager To own the day-to-day commercial and customer management of renewables contracts, ensuring accurate quoting, timely resolution of escalations, and clear communication between customers, the delivery team and project managers. The Contracts Manager will act as a trusted advisor to existing clients, identifying and developing organic opportunities that improve asset performance, reduce risk and expand Metcor s scope of work. Main duties Manage a portfolio of renewables clients, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial and operational queries. Produce and issue quotations for variations, remedials, additional works and lifecycle upgrades (PV, BESS, EV, electrical enabling works). Coordinate internally with project managers, engineering, procurement and subcontractors to build technically accurate and commercially robust quotes. Own escalation management: investigate issues, agree corrective actions, and ensure clear and timely communication to customers. Ensure smooth handover from quote to delivery, including scope, programme, access requirements, H&S documentation and customer expectations. Monitor contract performance (financial and operational), supporting governance, reporting and action tracking. Identify and develop organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, positioning Metcor as a trusted advisor. Support pricing strategy and margin protection by maintaining accurate cost build-ups, risk/assumption registers and approval workflows. Maintain accurate CRM and contract records, ensuring all client communications, quotes and actions are auditable and traceable. Essentials Proven experience in a contracts management, commercial, or account management role within renewables, M&E, electrical, utilities or FM environments. Strong track record producing accurate, timely quotations, managing variations/change control and supporting prompt invoicing/close-out. Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident handling customer and supplier escalations and resolving issues professionally. Strong commercial awareness: understanding of margins, risk, scope control, contractual obligations and performance reporting. Experience collaborating with delivery teams and project managers to manage programmes, access/outages, dependencies and customer expectations. Disciplined documentation and record keeping (contract files, quotes, approvals, meeting notes, action logs) with audit-ready standards. Competent with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Technical requirements Working knowledge of renewables project and O&M activities (e.g., PV, BESS, EV) and typical operational, warranty and compliance considerations. Understanding of contract delivery models and commercial terms (scope, assumptions, exclusions, SLAs/KPIs, variations and change control). Confidence reviewing technical reports and translating findings into customer actions (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacement, optimisation upgrades). Experience coordinating subcontractors/suppliers (rates, scope, performance, and resolution of defects/issues). Working knowledge of site documentation and safe systems of work (RAMS, permits, site inductions, incident reporting) as applicable. Desirable: familiarity with common forms of contract (e.g., NEC / JCT / FIDIC) and principles of early warnings, compensation/change events, and dispute avoidance. Training & Certifications Contract and commercial management training (formal or on-the-job). Customer service and escalation management training. QHSE training (RAMS awareness, incident reporting, and safe systems of work). Desirable: NEC/JCT/FIDIC short course and/or renewables awareness training (PV / BESS / EV / O&M). Key Responsibilities 1. Customer & Account Management Be the day-to-day contact for a defined portfolio of renewables customers, managing expectations and service experience. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders (operations, estates, energy, procurement) and maintain a clear communication cadence (updates, actions, and reporting). 2. Quoting, Variations & Commercial Control Prepare and submit quotations for additional works, remedials, call-off tasks and upgrades, ensuring clear scope, assumptions and exclusions. Secure internal approvals in line with delegated authority and protect margin through accurate cost build-ups. Maintain disciplined change control from quote to order to completion, ensuring variations are correctly recorded and invoicing-ready. 3. Escalations & Issue Resolution Own customer and supplier escalations end-to-end, coordinating investigations and corrective actions with project managers and delivery teams. Communicate clearly with clients on status, next steps, and timeframes; reset expectations where required. Capture lessons learned and implement preventative actions to reduce recurrence and protect client satisfaction. 4. Communication with Delivery Teams & Project Managers Ensure effective handover of scope, programme, constraints and customer requirements from commercial to delivery. Facilitate internal coordination and governance (actions, risks, and decisions) to keep works on track and communications consistent. Support project managers with customer-facing updates, documentation and contractual correspondence. 5. Organic Growth & Trusted Advisor Approach Proactively identify opportunities within existing contracts (e.g., remedials, lifecycle replacements, additional sites, monitoring improvements, capacity upgrades). Use client insight, performance data and operational feedback to propose value-led solutions and new scopes of work. Support renewals and retention by ensuring high-quality service, transparent communication and consistent delivery. Common requirements End-to-end contract administration: maintaining accurate contract/job files, documentation for handover and invoicing, and auditable records of communications and actions. Strong customer and stakeholder management: interpreting requirements, providing clear updates, attending meetings, and maintaining long-term relationships. Escalation/complaints handling: ownership of issues through to resolution, with professional communication and clear corrective actions. Change control and variations: disciplined management of changes from identification/notification through quotation, approval, delivery and commercial close-out. Supplier/subcontractor interface: coordinating performance, negotiating rates/terms where required, and resolving defects or delivery issues. Commercial and performance governance: tracking costs/margins, contract KPIs/SLAs, and producing routine performance reporting. Contract form awareness (often NEC/JCT/FIDIC depending on client type): understanding early warnings, change events/variations, and dispute avoidance principles. H&S and compliance documentation expectations: supporting safe systems of work (RAMS) and site/client requirements alongside delivery teams. Required qualifications and attributes: Customer-first mindset with the confidence to lead difficult conversations and resolve issues. Commercially minded, disciplined with scope control, and comfortable balancing risk, margin and service. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Strong communicator who can work effectively with engineers, project managers and senior client stakeholders. Proactive and solutions-led, with a desire to improve processes and grow accounts organically. Key Objectives in first 12 months Take ownership of assigned client portfolio, establishing clear communication routines and stakeholder maps. Deliver consistent, accurate quoting with robust scope definitions and strong conversion rate from quote to order. Reduce response time and improve resolution quality for escalations through structured triage and action tracking. Improve internal handover quality between commercial and delivery functions, reducing rework and customer dissatisfaction. . click apply for full job details
Are you looking for a new career in sales and customer service? Do you have the drive and ambition our client is looking for to join this award winning sales and marketing organisation; they are looking to enhance their sales and customer service team with independent individuals who are capable of seeking and developing new opportunities within the sales and marketing industry. Within this opportunity you will be working alongside the best sales and customer service specialists in the country whilst promoting an exciting client portfolio. You will be representing iconic brands and playing a very important role in ongoing business success while developing your skills in residential environments. This opportunity provides great opportunity for progression whilst also offering uncapped financial incentives. Successful candidates will be well-presented, self-starters who are capable of demonstrating a desire to succeed in a sales and customer service environment. Successful candidates will: Have strong communication skills and customer service skills Be self-motivated Have a tenacious approach to personal development Possess a competitive sales mentality Have an entrepreneurial mind-set Sales and Customer Service advisors will: Approach new and potential customers on behalf of their clients Keep up to date with relevant client product information Understand customer trends and market traits Provide excellent Customer Service in a professional manner Complete Sales and relevant paperwork to a high standard Set individual sales targets and goals to achieve No experience is necessary although our client welcomes candidates with any previous experience in the following areas: customer service, sales representative, marketing supervisor, sales executive, direct sales, field sales, marketing executive, retail, service supervisor, call centre, call centre inbound, marketing representative, manager, bar manager, hospitality, receptionist, warehouse, marketing assistant, front of house, direct marketing, sales assistant, and any other customer service or sales role. No previous sales and customer service experience is required but are an advantage for this self employed, commission only incentives role as their established coaching system and driven team are ready to coach you in all aspects of their business through their daily coaching syllabus, 'Cycle of Development'. Apply now. Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Inc Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a new career in sales and customer service? Do you have the drive and ambition our client is looking for to join this award winning sales and marketing organisation; they are looking to enhance their sales and customer service team with independent individuals who are capable of seeking and developing new opportunities within the sales and marketing industry. Within this opportunity you will be working alongside the best sales and customer service specialists in the country whilst promoting an exciting client portfolio. You will be representing iconic brands and playing a very important role in ongoing business success while developing your skills in residential environments. This opportunity provides great opportunity for progression whilst also offering uncapped financial incentives. Successful candidates will be well-presented, self-starters who are capable of demonstrating a desire to succeed in a sales and customer service environment. Successful candidates will: Have strong communication skills and customer service skills Be self-motivated Have a tenacious approach to personal development Possess a competitive sales mentality Have an entrepreneurial mind-set Sales and Customer Service advisors will: Approach new and potential customers on behalf of their clients Keep up to date with relevant client product information Understand customer trends and market traits Provide excellent Customer Service in a professional manner Complete Sales and relevant paperwork to a high standard Set individual sales targets and goals to achieve No experience is necessary although our client welcomes candidates with any previous experience in the following areas: customer service, sales representative, marketing supervisor, sales executive, direct sales, field sales, marketing executive, retail, service supervisor, call centre, call centre inbound, marketing representative, manager, bar manager, hospitality, receptionist, warehouse, marketing assistant, front of house, direct marketing, sales assistant, and any other customer service or sales role. No previous sales and customer service experience is required but are an advantage for this self employed, commission only incentives role as their established coaching system and driven team are ready to coach you in all aspects of their business through their daily coaching syllabus, 'Cycle of Development'. Apply now. Please note, by applying to this advert you acknowledge our privacy policy applies and give consent for Inc Recruitment to share the data you provide with our client so that they may contact you regarding the role or any other role they deem you suitable for. For more information, please see our website before applying
Senior Technical Support Analyst / 3rd Line Brentwood Office-based (4 days per week) Salary to £36,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you already the technical escalation point within your IT Support team? Do you enjoy solving complex technical issues, mentoring colleagues and driving service improvements? We're recruiting for a Senior Technical Support Analyst to join a growing internal IT team, acting as the bridge between the Service Desk and Infrastructure functions. This is a genuine senior position for someone who has already operated as a technical escalation point, combining hands-on Microsoft technologies with mentoring, change management and continuous improvement. The Role You'll provide technical leadership for complex incidents, support and coach junior analysts, and remain hands-on across Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot and endpoint management. Alongside BAU support, you'll contribute to projects, change initiatives, technical documentation and automation, helping improve the efficiency and capability of the wider IT team. You'll also play a key role in developing the team's knowledge base, documenting complex issues and solutions within Confluence to improve consistency, support future automation and strengthen long-term service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex support issues Mentor and coach Technical Support Analysts, helping to develop the wider team Take ownership of complex incidents and provide technical leadership when required Participate in Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and contribute to service improvements and change implementation Administer Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and Entra ID Manage Windows endpoints using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot, including policies, compliance and best practice configuration Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and knowledge articles within Confluence Identify opportunities to automate repetitive support activities using PowerShell and modern automation tools Support the adoption of AI to improve service delivery, always ensuring appropriate human oversight Work alongside Infrastructure teams to diagnose and troubleshoot networking issues before escalation Support a combination of BAU support, project delivery and continual improvement initiatives About You This role is suited to someone who is already operating in a Senior Technical Support position , rather than looking for their first step into a senior role. You'll be confident taking ownership of technical challenges, influencing best practice and supporting colleagues' development. You'll ideally bring experience of: Previous experience as a Senior Technical Support Analyst, Senior Service Desk Engineer or similar Acting as the technical escalation point within an IT Support function Mentoring, coaching and developing junior engineers Microsoft 365 administration in an enterprise environment Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot administration, including backend policy configuration and endpoint provisioning Incident Management and Change Management, including participation in Change Advisory Boards PowerShell scripting and support automation Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining knowledge bases such as Confluence Basic networking troubleshooting across DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi and connectivity issues Working successfully within fast-paced environments where priorities regularly change You'll also have a proactive mindset and be keen to explore automation and AI to streamline repetitive tasks, improve service quality and create more time for higher-value technical work. Desirable ITIL v4 certification CompTIA qualifications Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, MCSE or MCSA Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar collaboration platforms What's On Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative IT team where you'll work across both Service Desk and Infrastructure, gaining broad technical exposure while continuing to develop your career. The business invests heavily in its people, offering an excellent training budget, support towards professional certifications and the opportunity to shape how automation and AI are adopted across the IT function. A quick start sought, so please apply today for immediate CV review and August interviews. Kinetech is acting as a recruiter in relation to this hire. Please see our website for details on how we handle your data.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Support Analyst / 3rd Line Brentwood Office-based (4 days per week) Salary to £36,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you already the technical escalation point within your IT Support team? Do you enjoy solving complex technical issues, mentoring colleagues and driving service improvements? We're recruiting for a Senior Technical Support Analyst to join a growing internal IT team, acting as the bridge between the Service Desk and Infrastructure functions. This is a genuine senior position for someone who has already operated as a technical escalation point, combining hands-on Microsoft technologies with mentoring, change management and continuous improvement. The Role You'll provide technical leadership for complex incidents, support and coach junior analysts, and remain hands-on across Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot and endpoint management. Alongside BAU support, you'll contribute to projects, change initiatives, technical documentation and automation, helping improve the efficiency and capability of the wider IT team. You'll also play a key role in developing the team's knowledge base, documenting complex issues and solutions within Confluence to improve consistency, support future automation and strengthen long-term service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex support issues Mentor and coach Technical Support Analysts, helping to develop the wider team Take ownership of complex incidents and provide technical leadership when required Participate in Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and contribute to service improvements and change implementation Administer Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and Entra ID Manage Windows endpoints using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot, including policies, compliance and best practice configuration Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and knowledge articles within Confluence Identify opportunities to automate repetitive support activities using PowerShell and modern automation tools Support the adoption of AI to improve service delivery, always ensuring appropriate human oversight Work alongside Infrastructure teams to diagnose and troubleshoot networking issues before escalation Support a combination of BAU support, project delivery and continual improvement initiatives About You This role is suited to someone who is already operating in a Senior Technical Support position , rather than looking for their first step into a senior role. You'll be confident taking ownership of technical challenges, influencing best practice and supporting colleagues' development. You'll ideally bring experience of: Previous experience as a Senior Technical Support Analyst, Senior Service Desk Engineer or similar Acting as the technical escalation point within an IT Support function Mentoring, coaching and developing junior engineers Microsoft 365 administration in an enterprise environment Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot administration, including backend policy configuration and endpoint provisioning Incident Management and Change Management, including participation in Change Advisory Boards PowerShell scripting and support automation Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining knowledge bases such as Confluence Basic networking troubleshooting across DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi and connectivity issues Working successfully within fast-paced environments where priorities regularly change You'll also have a proactive mindset and be keen to explore automation and AI to streamline repetitive tasks, improve service quality and create more time for higher-value technical work. Desirable ITIL v4 certification CompTIA qualifications Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, MCSE or MCSA Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar collaboration platforms What's On Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative IT team where you'll work across both Service Desk and Infrastructure, gaining broad technical exposure while continuing to develop your career. The business invests heavily in its people, offering an excellent training budget, support towards professional certifications and the opportunity to shape how automation and AI are adopted across the IT function. A quick start sought, so please apply today for immediate CV review and August interviews. Kinetech is acting as a recruiter in relation to this hire. Please see our website for details on how we handle your data.
Position Summary The Infrastructure Engineer (L4) is the Hosting team's subject matter expert for VMware NSX-T and platform networking, and a well-rounded engineer across the wider VMware private cloud stack. The role owns NSX-T design standards, escalation and capability uplift within the team, while contributing to the day-to-day engineering and operation of the full private cloud estate - vSphere, vSAN, VCF, backup and disaster recovery - for customers with demanding availability and recovery expectations. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long term, trusted relationships with customers by delivering secure, resilient, and high quality managed services. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer underpins this mission by ensuring critical infrastructure services are engineered, operated, and evolved to meet stringent regulatory, availability, and recovery expectations. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering Design, implement, and support complex infrastructure solutions across on - premises, private cloud (VMware) environments including VMware NSX-T Lead planning, execution and disaster recovery activities from a VMware platform and networking perspective. Ensure infrastructure services are available, performant, and operating as designed Support the team to operate enterprise - grade backup, recovery, and data protection solutions, ensuring alignment with RPO/RTO requirements Senior Technical Leadership Act as the recognised NSX-T authority within the Hosting team Own NSX-T design standards, reference architectures, patterns and build documentation Deliver structured knowledge transfer, training and mentoring to raise NSX-T capability across the team, reducing single-person dependency Represent platform networking in design authority, change advisory and architecture forums Own the NSX-T upgrade and lifecycle roadmap across the estate Lead root cause analysis for major incidents Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance Ensure infrastructure and backup services comply with financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g. FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC) Design and operate solutions that support operational resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery Support regulatory audits, customer assurance activities, and risk assessments Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Senior technical presence with confidence and gravitas Calm, methodical, and decisive under pressure Strong sense of ownership and accountability Excellent communicator with technical and non - technical audiences Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Essential: Proven experience as a senior infrastructure engineer supporting VMware mission - critical environments Deep, hands-on experience designing, implementing and operating VMware NSX-T / NSX 4.x in production, including Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, edge nodes and edge clusters, segments and overlay/VLAN transport zones, and NSX Manager lifecycle and upgrades Distributed Firewall and micro-segmentation policy design, plus gateway firewalling and NAT Dynamic routing and peering between NSX and physical fabric (BGP, ECMP, VRF), and NSX load balancing / IPsec & L2 VPN Troubleshooting overlay networking end to end (Geneve/TEP, MTU, uplink profiles, traceflow, packet capture) Strong understanding of operational resilience, DR, and business continuity requirements Shift & Working Pattern: Standard business hours, with participation in an on call rota (1 in 4, compensated) Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Position Summary The Infrastructure Engineer (L4) is the Hosting team's subject matter expert for VMware NSX-T and platform networking, and a well-rounded engineer across the wider VMware private cloud stack. The role owns NSX-T design standards, escalation and capability uplift within the team, while contributing to the day-to-day engineering and operation of the full private cloud estate - vSphere, vSAN, VCF, backup and disaster recovery - for customers with demanding availability and recovery expectations. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long term, trusted relationships with customers by delivering secure, resilient, and high quality managed services. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer underpins this mission by ensuring critical infrastructure services are engineered, operated, and evolved to meet stringent regulatory, availability, and recovery expectations. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering Design, implement, and support complex infrastructure solutions across on - premises, private cloud (VMware) environments including VMware NSX-T Lead planning, execution and disaster recovery activities from a VMware platform and networking perspective. Ensure infrastructure services are available, performant, and operating as designed Support the team to operate enterprise - grade backup, recovery, and data protection solutions, ensuring alignment with RPO/RTO requirements Senior Technical Leadership Act as the recognised NSX-T authority within the Hosting team Own NSX-T design standards, reference architectures, patterns and build documentation Deliver structured knowledge transfer, training and mentoring to raise NSX-T capability across the team, reducing single-person dependency Represent platform networking in design authority, change advisory and architecture forums Own the NSX-T upgrade and lifecycle roadmap across the estate Lead root cause analysis for major incidents Financial Services & Regulatory Compliance Ensure infrastructure and backup services comply with financial services regulations and frameworks (e.g. FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC) Design and operate solutions that support operational resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery Support regulatory audits, customer assurance activities, and risk assessments Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Senior technical presence with confidence and gravitas Calm, methodical, and decisive under pressure Strong sense of ownership and accountability Excellent communicator with technical and non - technical audiences Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Essential: Proven experience as a senior infrastructure engineer supporting VMware mission - critical environments Deep, hands-on experience designing, implementing and operating VMware NSX-T / NSX 4.x in production, including Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, edge nodes and edge clusters, segments and overlay/VLAN transport zones, and NSX Manager lifecycle and upgrades Distributed Firewall and micro-segmentation policy design, plus gateway firewalling and NAT Dynamic routing and peering between NSX and physical fabric (BGP, ECMP, VRF), and NSX load balancing / IPsec & L2 VPN Troubleshooting overlay networking end to end (Geneve/TEP, MTU, uplink profiles, traceflow, packet capture) Strong understanding of operational resilience, DR, and business continuity requirements Shift & Working Pattern: Standard business hours, with participation in an on call rota (1 in 4, compensated) Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
JOB DESCRIPTION About the role The Guinness Partnership are looking to hire a Group Tax Manager on a full-time, permanent contract, based in either our London or Oldham office. We currently offer hybrid working, blending office days with days working from home. What we are looking for We are looking for a Tax Manager with experience gained in either industry or practice, with technical knowledge of UK tax legislation, compliance requirements and the ability to stay up to date with regulatory changes. You will have experience of analysing, communicating and preparing tax returns, in some instances working with external advisors to coordinate and manage information requests. Returns will consist of VAT (including partial exemption), CIS and Corporation Tax, Excellent attention to detail, reconciliation skills and outstanding communication will be key for this role. You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Experience of tax either in industry or practice, with strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements and ability to keep track of changes. Understanding, analysing and communicating matters pertaining to Corporation Tax, CIS or VAT (specifically partial exemption) and the return processes. Implementing process improvements and enhancing internal controls. Experience of working with external advisors and supporting the co-ordination, communication and cataloguing of requests. Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines. A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Experience in reconciliation. Excellent oral and written communications. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proven customer service experience. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard. Desirable skills: Proven experience of leading on the preparation of financial statements for audit and the application of accounting standards. Knowledge of Oracle Financials. Relevant experience within the social housing sector. Essential qualifications: CCAB or CIMA qualification. Desirable qualifications: Tax qualification. Please note, the advertised salary includes a 6,000 London Job Supplement that you will only receive if based at our Euston Road office. If you re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. TGPCVL
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION About the role The Guinness Partnership are looking to hire a Group Tax Manager on a full-time, permanent contract, based in either our London or Oldham office. We currently offer hybrid working, blending office days with days working from home. What we are looking for We are looking for a Tax Manager with experience gained in either industry or practice, with technical knowledge of UK tax legislation, compliance requirements and the ability to stay up to date with regulatory changes. You will have experience of analysing, communicating and preparing tax returns, in some instances working with external advisors to coordinate and manage information requests. Returns will consist of VAT (including partial exemption), CIS and Corporation Tax, Excellent attention to detail, reconciliation skills and outstanding communication will be key for this role. You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Experience of tax either in industry or practice, with strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements and ability to keep track of changes. Understanding, analysing and communicating matters pertaining to Corporation Tax, CIS or VAT (specifically partial exemption) and the return processes. Implementing process improvements and enhancing internal controls. Experience of working with external advisors and supporting the co-ordination, communication and cataloguing of requests. Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines. A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Experience in reconciliation. Excellent oral and written communications. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proven customer service experience. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard. Desirable skills: Proven experience of leading on the preparation of financial statements for audit and the application of accounting standards. Knowledge of Oracle Financials. Relevant experience within the social housing sector. Essential qualifications: CCAB or CIMA qualification. Desirable qualifications: Tax qualification. Please note, the advertised salary includes a 6,000 London Job Supplement that you will only receive if based at our Euston Road office. If you re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. TGPCVL
AI Engineer Sheffield Permanent The Role As an AI Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AI platforms, intelligent agents, and supporting infrastructure. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery with strategic input, ensuring AI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities AI Platform & Infrastructure Design, implement, and maintain enterprise AI infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments. Develop scalable architectures for AI workloads, including model hosting, vector databases, orchestration layers, APIs, and data pipelines. Integrate AI platforms with business-critical systems, data platforms, collaboration tools, and operational applications. Produce and maintain architecture documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards. AI Agents & Automation Design, develop, and manage AI agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions. Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications leveraging internal business data. Develop intelligent assistants supporting operational, engineering, customer service, and business functions. Implement multi-agent workflows and orchestration frameworks. Monitor and optimise AI solution performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Governance & Compliance Ensure AI solutions align with security, governance, and compliance requirements. Support data governance, privacy, risk management, and lifecycle policies for AI-enabled systems. Maintain standards and documentation relating to AI usage, access control, and governance frameworks. Contribute to responsible AI practices and organisational AI governance initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with teams across the organisation to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Support user adoption, training, and change management activities. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor on AI technologies and best practices. About You Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience designing, building, and deploying AI/ML solutions within enterprise environments. Strong Python development skills. Experience integrating and consuming REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, RAG architectures, and LLM orchestration frameworks. Experience with cloud technologies, networking, identity and access management, and security controls. Experience integrating AI solutions with Microsoft 365 technologies, collaboration platforms, and SQL-based databases. Strong experience working within AWS environments and services. Desirable Experience AI governance and responsible AI frameworks. MLOps and LLMOps tools and methodologies. Prompt engineering and model fine-tuning. Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI. AI orchestration platforms such as n8n or similar technologies. Knowledge graph technologies. Data lake and analytics platforms. Experience supporting organisation-wide AI adoption programmes.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
AI Engineer Sheffield Permanent The Role As an AI Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AI platforms, intelligent agents, and supporting infrastructure. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery with strategic input, ensuring AI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities AI Platform & Infrastructure Design, implement, and maintain enterprise AI infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments. Develop scalable architectures for AI workloads, including model hosting, vector databases, orchestration layers, APIs, and data pipelines. Integrate AI platforms with business-critical systems, data platforms, collaboration tools, and operational applications. Produce and maintain architecture documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards. AI Agents & Automation Design, develop, and manage AI agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions. Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications leveraging internal business data. Develop intelligent assistants supporting operational, engineering, customer service, and business functions. Implement multi-agent workflows and orchestration frameworks. Monitor and optimise AI solution performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Governance & Compliance Ensure AI solutions align with security, governance, and compliance requirements. Support data governance, privacy, risk management, and lifecycle policies for AI-enabled systems. Maintain standards and documentation relating to AI usage, access control, and governance frameworks. Contribute to responsible AI practices and organisational AI governance initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with teams across the organisation to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Support user adoption, training, and change management activities. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor on AI technologies and best practices. About You Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience designing, building, and deploying AI/ML solutions within enterprise environments. Strong Python development skills. Experience integrating and consuming REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, RAG architectures, and LLM orchestration frameworks. Experience with cloud technologies, networking, identity and access management, and security controls. Experience integrating AI solutions with Microsoft 365 technologies, collaboration platforms, and SQL-based databases. Strong experience working within AWS environments and services. Desirable Experience AI governance and responsible AI frameworks. MLOps and LLMOps tools and methodologies. Prompt engineering and model fine-tuning. Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI. AI orchestration platforms such as n8n or similar technologies. Knowledge graph technologies. Data lake and analytics platforms. Experience supporting organisation-wide AI adoption programmes.
Your new company Well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Coventry seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their growing team. The firm provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to an established portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and private clients across a variety of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment where client relationships and service excellence are at the heart of the business. Your new role As Client Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, responsive service. You will oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and management accounts, whilst also taking an active role in audit assignments. You will be responsible for planning and managing audit engagements, ensuring work is completed efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The role will involve providing practical advice to clients on accounting and tax matters, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to support their business growth. You will work closely with Directors to deliver an excellent client experience and contribute to the continued success of the firm. You will also support and develop junior members of the team through supervision, mentoring and review of their work. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment. You will have a proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients and delivering audit, accounts and tax services. Strong technical knowledge across audit and financial reporting is essential, together with a good understanding of UK taxation. Alongside your technical ability, you will be an effective communicator with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and support junior team members will also be key. What you'll get in return There is a competitive salary on offer for this varied client-facing role alongside professional development, autonomy and the ability to take the lead with managing client relationships. Hybrid and flexible working is on offer alongside flexibility to enable you to manage your work and home life effectively. The firm offers a collaborative, progressive and supportive working environment, exposure to a varied client base and the opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills further. If you are an experienced, qualified UK practice professional looking to take the next step in your career within a respected accountancy firm, we would be keen to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Your new company Well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Coventry seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their growing team. The firm provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to an established portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and private clients across a variety of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment where client relationships and service excellence are at the heart of the business. Your new role As Client Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, responsive service. You will oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and management accounts, whilst also taking an active role in audit assignments. You will be responsible for planning and managing audit engagements, ensuring work is completed efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The role will involve providing practical advice to clients on accounting and tax matters, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to support their business growth. You will work closely with Directors to deliver an excellent client experience and contribute to the continued success of the firm. You will also support and develop junior members of the team through supervision, mentoring and review of their work. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment. You will have a proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients and delivering audit, accounts and tax services. Strong technical knowledge across audit and financial reporting is essential, together with a good understanding of UK taxation. Alongside your technical ability, you will be an effective communicator with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and support junior team members will also be key. What you'll get in return There is a competitive salary on offer for this varied client-facing role alongside professional development, autonomy and the ability to take the lead with managing client relationships. Hybrid and flexible working is on offer alongside flexibility to enable you to manage your work and home life effectively. The firm offers a collaborative, progressive and supportive working environment, exposure to a varied client base and the opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills further. If you are an experienced, qualified UK practice professional looking to take the next step in your career within a respected accountancy firm, we would be keen to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Runcorn, Cheshire
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with multiple offices across the North West. They provide accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients, and have built a strong reputation for delivering a proactive, relationship-driven service. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join their established tax team. Role Overview - Tax Manager Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients including high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, landlords and trusts. Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing both compliance and advisory services. Deliver tax planning advice across a range of personal and business tax matters. Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser. Handle HMRC enquiries, disclosures and investigations. Work closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to provide commercially focused solutions. Support the development of junior team members where appropriate. Enjoy a high level of autonomy with genuine opportunities for career progression. Role Requirements - Tax Manager CTA/ATT qualified or qualified by experience. Strong personal tax background gained within an accountancy practice. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Exposure to advisory-led work for individuals and owner-managed businesses. Confident dealing directly with clients and building long-term relationships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice. Trust experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Salary & Benefits - Tax Manager Salary: 45,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. Company pension scheme. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional Christmas shutdown period between Christmas and New Year. Free onsite parking. Death in Service cover. Attendance incentive scheme. New client incentive scheme. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Exposure to a high-quality and varied client portfolio within a respected independent practice. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with multiple offices across the North West. They provide accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients, and have built a strong reputation for delivering a proactive, relationship-driven service. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join their established tax team. Role Overview - Tax Manager Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients including high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, landlords and trusts. Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing both compliance and advisory services. Deliver tax planning advice across a range of personal and business tax matters. Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser. Handle HMRC enquiries, disclosures and investigations. Work closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to provide commercially focused solutions. Support the development of junior team members where appropriate. Enjoy a high level of autonomy with genuine opportunities for career progression. Role Requirements - Tax Manager CTA/ATT qualified or qualified by experience. Strong personal tax background gained within an accountancy practice. Experience managing your own client portfolio. Exposure to advisory-led work for individuals and owner-managed businesses. Confident dealing directly with clients and building long-term relationships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice. Trust experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Salary & Benefits - Tax Manager Salary: 45,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. Company pension scheme. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional Christmas shutdown period between Christmas and New Year. Free onsite parking. Death in Service cover. Attendance incentive scheme. New client incentive scheme. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Exposure to a high-quality and varied client portfolio within a respected independent practice. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Technical Advisor Apprentice Saint Mellons £26,436 + Yearly Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment are supporting a highly successful manufacturer in Saint Mellons, with the recruitment of a Technical Advisor Apprentice to join their experienced Technical team. You will need to be at least 18 years old to apply for this position. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within construction, engineering or manufacturing. Working alongside experienced Technical Advisors, you'll gain hands-on experience whilst completing a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, developing the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified Technical Advisor. You'll rotate across different departments, work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, building the foundations for a rewarding career within the construction industry. This is what you'll be doing As a trainee Technical Advisor, you'll support the Technical team by responding to customer enquiries, assisting with technical calculations and learning how construction projects are assessed from concept through to installation. Your responsibilities will include: Responding to technical enquiries from customers, architects, contractors and installers via telephone and email. Providing product information and technical guidance under the supervision of experienced Technical Advisors. Assisting with technical calculations, including fastener and gutter calculations, whilst developing your understanding of building envelope systems. Learning how to review technical drawings and specifications, helping assess whether proposed construction details meet product performance and technical requirements. Supporting customers with technical queries throughout the design and installation process. Assisting site teams and Technical Advisors by providing drawings, technical documentation and project information where required. Attending Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and gaining exposure to live construction projects. Updating Salesforce and internal business systems, ensuring customer enquiries and project information remain accurate and up to date. Working closely with colleagues across Technical, Sales, Production and Customer Experience to develop a broad understanding of the business. Attending college as part of your Level 3 Apprenticeship and successfully completing all coursework and assessments. Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and company procedures at all times. The experience you'll bring A genuine interest in office administrative based roles within construction, engineering, architecture or manufacturing. A least one year of experience within an office environment either administrative, technical drawings based or customer service within a manufacturing/ engineering/ construction environment. Excellent communication skills and confidence to speak with customers by telephone and email. Strong attention to detail with the ability to learn technical information quickly. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office. A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. Ability to work well within a team whilst using your own initiative. GCSEs (or equivalent), particularly Maths, English and Science. Desirable but not essential: Experience of CAD, architecture, construction or engineering through education, work placements or previous employment would be advantageous but is not essential. And this is what you'll get in return £26,436 starting salary Annual performance bonus Fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship Structured mentoring from experienced Technical Advisors Monday to Friday days (40-hour week) 24 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays (Christmas shut down every year) Company Events throughout the year Genuine long-term career progression Exposure to multiple departments across the business Ongoing training and development Pension Free parking, free tea, coffee and fruit Fully functional on-site kitchen Are you ready to start your technical career? This role would suit someone who enjoys problem solving, communicating with people and learning how technical construction projects come together. Whether you're leaving college, have completed an engineering or construction qualification, or are looking to build a long-term technical career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading construction product manufacturers. Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Technical Advisor Apprentice Saint Mellons £26,436 + Yearly Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment are supporting a highly successful manufacturer in Saint Mellons, with the recruitment of a Technical Advisor Apprentice to join their experienced Technical team. You will need to be at least 18 years old to apply for this position. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within construction, engineering or manufacturing. Working alongside experienced Technical Advisors, you'll gain hands-on experience whilst completing a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, developing the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified Technical Advisor. You'll rotate across different departments, work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, building the foundations for a rewarding career within the construction industry. This is what you'll be doing As a trainee Technical Advisor, you'll support the Technical team by responding to customer enquiries, assisting with technical calculations and learning how construction projects are assessed from concept through to installation. Your responsibilities will include: Responding to technical enquiries from customers, architects, contractors and installers via telephone and email. Providing product information and technical guidance under the supervision of experienced Technical Advisors. Assisting with technical calculations, including fastener and gutter calculations, whilst developing your understanding of building envelope systems. Learning how to review technical drawings and specifications, helping assess whether proposed construction details meet product performance and technical requirements. Supporting customers with technical queries throughout the design and installation process. Assisting site teams and Technical Advisors by providing drawings, technical documentation and project information where required. Attending Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and gaining exposure to live construction projects. Updating Salesforce and internal business systems, ensuring customer enquiries and project information remain accurate and up to date. Working closely with colleagues across Technical, Sales, Production and Customer Experience to develop a broad understanding of the business. Attending college as part of your Level 3 Apprenticeship and successfully completing all coursework and assessments. Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and company procedures at all times. The experience you'll bring A genuine interest in office administrative based roles within construction, engineering, architecture or manufacturing. A least one year of experience within an office environment either administrative, technical drawings based or customer service within a manufacturing/ engineering/ construction environment. Excellent communication skills and confidence to speak with customers by telephone and email. Strong attention to detail with the ability to learn technical information quickly. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office. A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. Ability to work well within a team whilst using your own initiative. GCSEs (or equivalent), particularly Maths, English and Science. Desirable but not essential: Experience of CAD, architecture, construction or engineering through education, work placements or previous employment would be advantageous but is not essential. And this is what you'll get in return £26,436 starting salary Annual performance bonus Fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship Structured mentoring from experienced Technical Advisors Monday to Friday days (40-hour week) 24 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays (Christmas shut down every year) Company Events throughout the year Genuine long-term career progression Exposure to multiple departments across the business Ongoing training and development Pension Free parking, free tea, coffee and fruit Fully functional on-site kitchen Are you ready to start your technical career? This role would suit someone who enjoys problem solving, communicating with people and learning how technical construction projects come together. Whether you're leaving college, have completed an engineering or construction qualification, or are looking to build a long-term technical career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading construction product manufacturers. Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.
The Solution Auto
Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire
Parts Advisor - Stratford Franchised Motorcycle Dealership We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Parts Advisor to join a successful motorcycle dealership. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about motorcycles and enjoys working in a customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting both retail customers and the workshop team, ensuring parts and accessories are identified, ordered and supplied accurately and efficiently. The Role As a Parts Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Parts Department. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Liaising with customers, suppliers, technicians and manufacturers Identifying, ordering and supplying motorcycle parts and accessories Processing parts orders accurately and efficiently Maintaining accurate stock records Handling customer enquiries both in person and by telephone Supporting the workshop with parts requirements Ensuring the Parts Department is organised, professional and efficient Providing a high level of customer service at all times About You To be successful in this role, you will be customer-focused, organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience within a Parts Department, automotive environment, motorcycle dealership or retail customer service role would be advantageous. However, full training will be provided for the right candidate. You will have: Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational and administrative abilities A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Good IT and system skills A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn A genuine interest in motorcycles, parts and accessories Benefits The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays Additional birthday holiday Contributory pension scheme Free eyecare vouchers Life assurance - 3x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health support Access to an employee rewards platform with cashback and discounts Service recognition awards Free branded uniform for specific roles Cycle to Work Scheme 500 colleague referral fee Staff discounts on parts, servicing and MOT tests Vehicle and motorcycle purchase discounts Discounts on branded clothing and merchandise Salary 28k Basic 31k OTE 42.5 Hour working week This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the motorcycle industry, with full training and support available. If you have a passion for motorcycles, enjoy working with customers and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Parts Advisor - Stratford Franchised Motorcycle Dealership We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Parts Advisor to join a successful motorcycle dealership. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about motorcycles and enjoys working in a customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting both retail customers and the workshop team, ensuring parts and accessories are identified, ordered and supplied accurately and efficiently. The Role As a Parts Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Parts Department. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Liaising with customers, suppliers, technicians and manufacturers Identifying, ordering and supplying motorcycle parts and accessories Processing parts orders accurately and efficiently Maintaining accurate stock records Handling customer enquiries both in person and by telephone Supporting the workshop with parts requirements Ensuring the Parts Department is organised, professional and efficient Providing a high level of customer service at all times About You To be successful in this role, you will be customer-focused, organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience within a Parts Department, automotive environment, motorcycle dealership or retail customer service role would be advantageous. However, full training will be provided for the right candidate. You will have: Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational and administrative abilities A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Good IT and system skills A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn A genuine interest in motorcycles, parts and accessories Benefits The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays Additional birthday holiday Contributory pension scheme Free eyecare vouchers Life assurance - 3x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health support Access to an employee rewards platform with cashback and discounts Service recognition awards Free branded uniform for specific roles Cycle to Work Scheme 500 colleague referral fee Staff discounts on parts, servicing and MOT tests Vehicle and motorcycle purchase discounts Discounts on branded clothing and merchandise Salary 28k Basic 31k OTE 42.5 Hour working week This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the motorcycle industry, with full training and support available. If you have a passion for motorcycles, enjoy working with customers and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
Our Business Workdry International is the holding company for two of the UK s leading providers of water pumps and industrial wastewater treatment products and services. The UK Group operates two complementary trading businesses - Selwood Ltd and Siltbuster Ltd. With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. Siltbuster s goal is to keep our water clean and natural, the business has over twenty years expertise in treating contaminated waters across a wide range of sectors. The Group has grown enormously over the last few years and we ensure our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate our people. About The Role We are currently recruiting an HRBP for a 9 month period on a fixed term contract. In this role our Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor which involves national travel to cover all our sites across the UK. Based in Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, this role offers a hybrid way of working. The successful candidate will be expected to work from one of our sites three days per week, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues while maintaining flexibility in how and where they work. In this role you will be partnering with senior leaders, driving people strategies that align with business objectives. The role blends operational HR expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring talent management, performance, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives support both immediate and long-term goals. By collaborating with Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Shared Services, and HRIS, the HRBP delivers an effective, data-driven HR service that enhances organisational success and employee experience. HR Strategy & Business Alignment Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organisational success. Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring workforce planning supports long-term growth and business continuity. Work with HRIS to leverage data-driven insights that inform HR decision-making and highlight areas of focus. Act as a champion for HR best practices and continuous improvement within the business, ensuring HR is seen as a proactive and value-adding function. Talent & Performance Management Support talent acquisition efforts in collaboration with CoEs to attract and retain top talent, ensuring hiring practices align with business needs. Implement performance management frameworks, coaching managers on feedback, goal setting, and development planning. Support succession planning discussions and career development initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and leadership pipeline sustainability. Provide guidance on organisational design and job role development to enhance productivity and efficiency. Employee Engagement & Change Management Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention through data-led approaches. Support leaders in managing change effectively, including organisational restructuring, mergers, or process transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and employee buy-in. Act as a key stakeholder in internal communication strategies, ensuring employees are well-informed and aligned with business goals. Work closely with leadership to build a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. HR Operations & Compliance Ensure HR policies and practices comply with employment law, industry standards, and best practices. Work closely with Shared Services to streamline HR processes and free up time for strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency. Provide expert advice and manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring a fair, transparent, and consistent approach to issue resolution. Monitor HR compliance risks and proactively address potential challenges before they escalate. Upskilling & Capability Building Promote continuous professional development within the HR team and leadership, identifying key areas for growth and implementing tailored learning solutions. Identify key skills needed in a growing organisation and implement upskilling strategies to future-proof workforce capabilities. Encourage knowledge sharing among HRBPs to enhance consistency in HR approaches and drive best practices across the business. Support leaders in developing their people management skills, fostering a coaching culture that empowers employees and enhances organisational capability. HR Data & Insights Use workforce data and HR analytics to track trends, identify potential risks, and proactively address recurring issues through targeted initiatives. Develop and deliver regular reports on HR metrics, such as employee turnover, engagement levels, and performance trends, to inform leadership decision-making. Ensure HR initiatives are data-driven and aligned with business objectives, measuring their impact and continuously refining strategies based on insights. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. Further HR or business-related qualifications desirable. Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong track record of working closely with leadership teams to drive HR strategies and influence decision-making. Experience in change management, workforce planning, and employee relations, with a proven ability to navigate complex HR challenges. Demonstrated experience in leveraging HR data and analytics to drive business outcomes. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate HR data into meaningful insights and actionable strategies. Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. High levels of emotional intelligence and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and leadership support. Proficiency in HR technology, systems, and reporting tools What we can offer you We understand balancing work and life commitments isn t always easy, that s why we ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Competitive salary Company car, or car allowance Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments) Medicash Scheme medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships) Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS) Support for development and training Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) Employee referral scheme Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
Our Business Workdry International is the holding company for two of the UK s leading providers of water pumps and industrial wastewater treatment products and services. The UK Group operates two complementary trading businesses - Selwood Ltd and Siltbuster Ltd. With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. Siltbuster s goal is to keep our water clean and natural, the business has over twenty years expertise in treating contaminated waters across a wide range of sectors. The Group has grown enormously over the last few years and we ensure our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate our people. About The Role We are currently recruiting an HRBP for a 9 month period on a fixed term contract. In this role our Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor which involves national travel to cover all our sites across the UK. Based in Liverpool, Stoke, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, this role offers a hybrid way of working. The successful candidate will be expected to work from one of our sites three days per week, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues while maintaining flexibility in how and where they work. In this role you will be partnering with senior leaders, driving people strategies that align with business objectives. The role blends operational HR expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring talent management, performance, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives support both immediate and long-term goals. By collaborating with Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Shared Services, and HRIS, the HRBP delivers an effective, data-driven HR service that enhances organisational success and employee experience. HR Strategy & Business Alignment Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organisational success. Align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring workforce planning supports long-term growth and business continuity. Work with HRIS to leverage data-driven insights that inform HR decision-making and highlight areas of focus. Act as a champion for HR best practices and continuous improvement within the business, ensuring HR is seen as a proactive and value-adding function. Talent & Performance Management Support talent acquisition efforts in collaboration with CoEs to attract and retain top talent, ensuring hiring practices align with business needs. Implement performance management frameworks, coaching managers on feedback, goal setting, and development planning. Support succession planning discussions and career development initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and leadership pipeline sustainability. Provide guidance on organisational design and job role development to enhance productivity and efficiency. Employee Engagement & Change Management Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention through data-led approaches. Support leaders in managing change effectively, including organisational restructuring, mergers, or process transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and employee buy-in. Act as a key stakeholder in internal communication strategies, ensuring employees are well-informed and aligned with business goals. Work closely with leadership to build a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. HR Operations & Compliance Ensure HR policies and practices comply with employment law, industry standards, and best practices. Work closely with Shared Services to streamline HR processes and free up time for strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency. Provide expert advice and manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring a fair, transparent, and consistent approach to issue resolution. Monitor HR compliance risks and proactively address potential challenges before they escalate. Upskilling & Capability Building Promote continuous professional development within the HR team and leadership, identifying key areas for growth and implementing tailored learning solutions. Identify key skills needed in a growing organisation and implement upskilling strategies to future-proof workforce capabilities. Encourage knowledge sharing among HRBPs to enhance consistency in HR approaches and drive best practices across the business. Support leaders in developing their people management skills, fostering a coaching culture that empowers employees and enhances organisational capability. HR Data & Insights Use workforce data and HR analytics to track trends, identify potential risks, and proactively address recurring issues through targeted initiatives. Develop and deliver regular reports on HR metrics, such as employee turnover, engagement levels, and performance trends, to inform leadership decision-making. Ensure HR initiatives are data-driven and aligned with business objectives, measuring their impact and continuously refining strategies based on insights. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: CIPD Level 5 or above preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. Further HR or business-related qualifications desirable. Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong track record of working closely with leadership teams to drive HR strategies and influence decision-making. Experience in change management, workforce planning, and employee relations, with a proven ability to navigate complex HR challenges. Demonstrated experience in leveraging HR data and analytics to drive business outcomes. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate HR data into meaningful insights and actionable strategies. Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. High levels of emotional intelligence and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and leadership support. Proficiency in HR technology, systems, and reporting tools What we can offer you We understand balancing work and life commitments isn t always easy, that s why we ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Competitive salary Company car, or car allowance Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments) Medicash Scheme medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships) Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS) Support for development and training Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) Employee referral scheme Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.
