Our client, a reputable franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Service Administrator to join their busy Swindon dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Service Administrator with automotive administrative experience to contribute to a well-established team. Benefits: Basic salary of 29,000 per annum, with bonuses leading to on-target earnings of approximately 34,000 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays Workplace pension scheme Full in-house and manufacturer-approved training programmes Access to hundreds of discounts across high street and retail outlets Staff wellness programmes and recognition awards Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Career development opportunities within a multi-award-winning business recognised as a "Great Place to Work" Duties: Processing retail invoicing and warranty claims efficiently Managing warranty claims and associated administration Providing general administrative support to the service team, including post distribution and stationery stock management Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice queries, ensuring quotations are accurate and cost-effective Assisting with quotation requests on customer vehicles and following up on outstanding purchase orders, as a Vehicle Service Administrator Acting as the point of contact for customer and internal enquiries within the admin office, in your capacity as a Vehicle Service Administrator Supporting the smooth daily operation of the service department by coordinating administrative tasks and supply requirements, as a Vehicle Service Administrator Requirements: Proven administrative experience, preferably within the automotive industry Knowledge of vehicle warranty processes or dealership administration roles is highly desirable Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and customers Experience with Kerridge/Keyloop or vehicle warranty systems is advantageous but not essential Ability to handle conflicting demands and maintain attention to detail If you are an organised and proactive Vehicle Service Administrator seeking a rewarding role within a dynamic dealership, this opportunity is ideal for you. Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Scunthorpe and Lincolnshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Our client, a reputable franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a skilled Vehicle Service Administrator to join their busy Swindon dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Service Administrator with automotive administrative experience to contribute to a well-established team. Benefits: Basic salary of 29,000 per annum, with bonuses leading to on-target earnings of approximately 34,000 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays Workplace pension scheme Full in-house and manufacturer-approved training programmes Access to hundreds of discounts across high street and retail outlets Staff wellness programmes and recognition awards Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Career development opportunities within a multi-award-winning business recognised as a "Great Place to Work" Duties: Processing retail invoicing and warranty claims efficiently Managing warranty claims and associated administration Providing general administrative support to the service team, including post distribution and stationery stock management Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice queries, ensuring quotations are accurate and cost-effective Assisting with quotation requests on customer vehicles and following up on outstanding purchase orders, as a Vehicle Service Administrator Acting as the point of contact for customer and internal enquiries within the admin office, in your capacity as a Vehicle Service Administrator Supporting the smooth daily operation of the service department by coordinating administrative tasks and supply requirements, as a Vehicle Service Administrator Requirements: Proven administrative experience, preferably within the automotive industry Knowledge of vehicle warranty processes or dealership administration roles is highly desirable Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and customers Experience with Kerridge/Keyloop or vehicle warranty systems is advantageous but not essential Ability to handle conflicting demands and maintain attention to detail If you are an organised and proactive Vehicle Service Administrator seeking a rewarding role within a dynamic dealership, this opportunity is ideal for you. Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Scunthorpe and Lincolnshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
Job Description We're more than just a shoe brand-we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That's right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you! About the role : We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals. We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred. Comfortable in driving KPI's and results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem solving abilities. Flexibility to work a7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. Comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment. Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools. We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including: Retail Trust Life Assurance Clarks Discount Card Store Bonus Scheme Holiday Pay Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks - where every day is an adventure!
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Job Description We're more than just a shoe brand-we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That's right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you! About the role : We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals. We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred. Comfortable in driving KPI's and results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem solving abilities. Flexibility to work a7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. Comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment. Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools. We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including: Retail Trust Life Assurance Clarks Discount Card Store Bonus Scheme Holiday Pay Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks - where every day is an adventure!
Wellbeing Personal Trainer Liverpool Gym Fitness Permanent contract Part time 12 hours From £27,173.12 up to £31,753.28 OTE pro rata As a Personal Trainer at our gym you are confident, outgoing and approachable. You have achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above) and possess a natural communication style. Responsibilities Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations Carry out high quality inductions, Personal Best programmes, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best offer, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities Qualifications All candidates must be a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and hold a current CIMSPA membership at Personal Trainer Practitioner level. Earnings Your earning will increase as you establish PT clients and improve your earning potential. PT sessions have a sliding scale; the more you deliver, the more your take home earning potential is. Benefits We offer a benefits package including free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options and other wellbeing rewards.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Wellbeing Personal Trainer Liverpool Gym Fitness Permanent contract Part time 12 hours From £27,173.12 up to £31,753.28 OTE pro rata As a Personal Trainer at our gym you are confident, outgoing and approachable. You have achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above) and possess a natural communication style. Responsibilities Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations Carry out high quality inductions, Personal Best programmes, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best offer, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities Qualifications All candidates must be a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and hold a current CIMSPA membership at Personal Trainer Practitioner level. Earnings Your earning will increase as you establish PT clients and improve your earning potential. PT sessions have a sliding scale; the more you deliver, the more your take home earning potential is. Benefits We offer a benefits package including free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options and other wellbeing rewards.
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
QA Technologist (3 Shift) 27'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to 27'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: To ensure that all products manufactured comply with customer standards including quality, safety and legality. To collate product samples for routine microbiological testing and organise retained samples. To assist in all site visits and audits and support Technical and Production teams. To maintain a technical presence on the factory floor throughout the shift and provide technical support to production team. Setting the standards on the factory floor and improving upon these with production teams through coaching and knowledge transfer. Ensuring that the factory floor is audit ready 365 days of the year. Attendance to daily management meetings. To ensure CCP audits and training are carried out to schedule. To support in collating taste panel samples and EOL taste panel samples. To carry out post hygiene audits and GMP audits and close out any non-conformances raised with production and engineering. To carry out daily black bags audits to remove potential foreign bodies from the all areas and raise within the daily meeting and with production teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Relevant Food Science Qualification or degree Experience within Food Industry or similar role desirable Basic Food Hygiene qualification Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Taking and uploading of photos on to the computer to use within reports. If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
QA Technologist (3 Shift) 27'000 This role is a set 6am to 2pm shift. This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service markets. The company supplies both branded and own-label items to customers in the UK and internationally. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to 27'000 up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: To ensure that all products manufactured comply with customer standards including quality, safety and legality. To collate product samples for routine microbiological testing and organise retained samples. To assist in all site visits and audits and support Technical and Production teams. To maintain a technical presence on the factory floor throughout the shift and provide technical support to production team. Setting the standards on the factory floor and improving upon these with production teams through coaching and knowledge transfer. Ensuring that the factory floor is audit ready 365 days of the year. Attendance to daily management meetings. To ensure CCP audits and training are carried out to schedule. To support in collating taste panel samples and EOL taste panel samples. To carry out post hygiene audits and GMP audits and close out any non-conformances raised with production and engineering. To carry out daily black bags audits to remove potential foreign bodies from the all areas and raise within the daily meeting and with production teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Relevant Food Science Qualification or degree Experience within Food Industry or similar role desirable Basic Food Hygiene qualification Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Taking and uploading of photos on to the computer to use within reports. If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Technical Account Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan, WN5 0LB. The permanent role of Technical Account Manager has become vacant due to internal promotions. The Technical Account is the key Technical contact for all our customers across the UK business. Customers includes the most popular food service restaurants in the UK, as well as key retailers and business to business company's. Most of our customer relationships have been built on long established, strong working relationships which we plan to continue to nurture and development. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours p/w, 8.30am - 5pm - but flexibility required around business needs. Pay: Up to £50,000 Main Responsibilities Create, build and maintain effective relationships with key customer contacts. Resolve customer technical issues, manage expectations and ensure satisfaction. Arrange and attend customer meetings to align priorities and promote the business positively in accordance with the Technical strategy. Represent the business at conferences and feedback on key actions. Create robust and aligned customer technical plans focussing on key metrics, complaint reductions, microbiological improvement and general site improvement projects. Assist with visits and audits from customers, accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies. Supply required documentation and support the implementation of corrective actions when required. Create, build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams to collaborate on food safety matters and the promotion of industry best practices and new technologies. Be the voice of the Customer to ensure technical standards are understood and maintained during change projects. Become a subject matter expert with a thorough understanding of both the sites capabilities and processes and the supply chain processes with our growers to maintain credibility with customers. Skills and Experience Required At least 5 years experience within a chilled food environment in QA/Technical roles with a degree or equivalent in Food or related discipline. Experience of working in a related customer facing technical role within the food industry and ideally experience with the agricultural side of produce Confidently lead and manage people and individuals using exceptional management skills being both approachable and credible. Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to influence high standards of service and delivery. Make quick confident decisions whilst under pressure. Show integrity and confidentiality in respect of your role and business information/affairs. Ensure General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is adhered to at all times. HACCP Certificate and hold an internal auditing qualification. What You Will Get In Return An annual/hourly salary of up to £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you d expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership. Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum. Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more! Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, as well as access to a free physio and our on-site Occupational health nurse. About Us Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. Our Wigan site is a well-established business unit that processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants. We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62. The business has other operations in the UK, known commonly with our recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK s leading producers in the industry. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact the HR team for a totally confidential and informal discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That s why we ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Technical Account Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Account Manager to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan, WN5 0LB. The permanent role of Technical Account Manager has become vacant due to internal promotions. The Technical Account is the key Technical contact for all our customers across the UK business. Customers includes the most popular food service restaurants in the UK, as well as key retailers and business to business company's. Most of our customer relationships have been built on long established, strong working relationships which we plan to continue to nurture and development. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours p/w, 8.30am - 5pm - but flexibility required around business needs. Pay: Up to £50,000 Main Responsibilities Create, build and maintain effective relationships with key customer contacts. Resolve customer technical issues, manage expectations and ensure satisfaction. Arrange and attend customer meetings to align priorities and promote the business positively in accordance with the Technical strategy. Represent the business at conferences and feedback on key actions. Create robust and aligned customer technical plans focussing on key metrics, complaint reductions, microbiological improvement and general site improvement projects. Assist with visits and audits from customers, accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies. Supply required documentation and support the implementation of corrective actions when required. Create, build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams to collaborate on food safety matters and the promotion of industry best practices and new technologies. Be the voice of the Customer to ensure technical standards are understood and maintained during change projects. Become a subject matter expert with a thorough understanding of both the sites capabilities and processes and the supply chain processes with our growers to maintain credibility with customers. Skills and Experience Required At least 5 years experience within a chilled food environment in QA/Technical roles with a degree or equivalent in Food or related discipline. Experience of working in a related customer facing technical role within the food industry and ideally experience with the agricultural side of produce Confidently lead and manage people and individuals using exceptional management skills being both approachable and credible. Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to influence high standards of service and delivery. Make quick confident decisions whilst under pressure. Show integrity and confidentiality in respect of your role and business information/affairs. Ensure General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is adhered to at all times. HACCP Certificate and hold an internal auditing qualification. What You Will Get In Return An annual/hourly salary of up to £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you d expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership. Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum. Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more! Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, as well as access to a free physio and our on-site Occupational health nurse. About Us Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. Our Wigan site is a well-established business unit that processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants. We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62. The business has other operations in the UK, known commonly with our recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK s leading producers in the industry. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact the HR team for a totally confidential and informal discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That s why we ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
Contract Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) Location: Westmorland (Barrow in Furness depot & surrounding areas) Contract type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: 29,000 - 34,000 dependant on experience Working hours: 39 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 & Friday 07:30 - 12:30 About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated Contract Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) to lead the day-to-day management of greenspaces for our Lake District contracts, based from Barrow in Furness. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of operations in their assigned area, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with contract specifications and meet the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity and to progress your career, this is the place to grow! Requirements Proven experience in Contract Supervisor roles with demonstrated expertise in grounds maintenance or transferable sector experience. Ensure compliance with company health and safety regulations to promote good culture and a safe and risk-free working environment. Overseeing designated teams of staff across various locations Deliver staff safety briefings and safety audits. Ensure completed works are recorded in line with contract requirements. To provide a front-line presence and good company image to the public, the client and third parties. To deputise for line management teams during periods of annual leave and other absence. To attend various training courses relating to the role. A full valid UK driving license is essential for the daily role & to ensure that excavator training can be provided (if not already held) Strong Communication & IT Literacy skills Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all!
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Contract Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) Location: Westmorland (Barrow in Furness depot & surrounding areas) Contract type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: 29,000 - 34,000 dependant on experience Working hours: 39 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 & Friday 07:30 - 12:30 About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated Contract Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) to lead the day-to-day management of greenspaces for our Lake District contracts, based from Barrow in Furness. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of operations in their assigned area, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with contract specifications and meet the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity and to progress your career, this is the place to grow! Requirements Proven experience in Contract Supervisor roles with demonstrated expertise in grounds maintenance or transferable sector experience. Ensure compliance with company health and safety regulations to promote good culture and a safe and risk-free working environment. Overseeing designated teams of staff across various locations Deliver staff safety briefings and safety audits. Ensure completed works are recorded in line with contract requirements. To provide a front-line presence and good company image to the public, the client and third parties. To deputise for line management teams during periods of annual leave and other absence. To attend various training courses relating to the role. A full valid UK driving license is essential for the daily role & to ensure that excavator training can be provided (if not already held) Strong Communication & IT Literacy skills Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all!
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Male Victims Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of male survivors of domestic abuse? If so then we are looking for a proactive and compassionate Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors. This role is hybrid, working from home and the office in London and also involves regular travel throughout the area. Position: 6662 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Male victims Location: Greater London Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Contract: Fixed Term, until 31.03.27 Salary: Qualified: Total £32,383.00 per annum - (FTE £29,583.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Unqualified: Total £30,552.00 per annum - (FTE £27,752.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Closing Date: 30th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. The Role As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will ensure that male survivors' safety & housing needs are met. You will provide specialist support at the moment of crisis, providing advocacy & support to access safe accommodation ensuring the safety, security & dignity of service users & their children. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that male survivors' safety and housing needs are met by supporting survivors to access safe accommodation Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse Promote the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support About You Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial. You will need: Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse An understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children Knowledge of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues. A good understanding of Housing Law to be able to provide up to date advice and information on housing related needs Strong communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. An understanding of commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations. We particularly welcome applicants who are male, as they are under-represented in the provision of support to domestic abuse victim survivors. If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. In Return Benefits include: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Bonus: £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles) Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. Practice Support: Clinical supervision and group reflective practice About the Organisation This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. You may have experience in areas such as Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Care, Outreach, Crisis, Family, Children, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Crisis Support Worker s, Family Support Worker, Children's Support Worker, IDVA, IDVSA, Abuse, Advocate, Advocacy. Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Male Victims Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of male survivors of domestic abuse? If so then we are looking for a proactive and compassionate Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors. This role is hybrid, working from home and the office in London and also involves regular travel throughout the area. Position: 6662 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Male victims Location: Greater London Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Contract: Fixed Term, until 31.03.27 Salary: Qualified: Total £32,383.00 per annum - (FTE £29,583.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Unqualified: Total £30,552.00 per annum - (FTE £27,752.00 per annum plus £2,800.00 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Closing Date: 30th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. The Role As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will ensure that male survivors' safety & housing needs are met. You will provide specialist support at the moment of crisis, providing advocacy & support to access safe accommodation ensuring the safety, security & dignity of service users & their children. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that male survivors' safety and housing needs are met by supporting survivors to access safe accommodation Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse Promote the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support About You Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial. You will need: Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse An understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children Knowledge of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues. A good understanding of Housing Law to be able to provide up to date advice and information on housing related needs Strong communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. An understanding of commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations. We particularly welcome applicants who are male, as they are under-represented in the provision of support to domestic abuse victim survivors. If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. In Return Benefits include: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Bonus: £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles) Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. Practice Support: Clinical supervision and group reflective practice About the Organisation This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. You may have experience in areas such as Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Care, Outreach, Crisis, Family, Children, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Crisis Support Worker s, Family Support Worker, Children's Support Worker, IDVA, IDVSA, Abuse, Advocate, Advocacy. Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM FM is recruiting a Site Technician to join our team. The Site Technician will be based at Tudor Grange Academy in Redditch. Working 40 weeks per year. Working 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday. Shift times to be confirmed Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men s and Women s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support. Making Possible In conjunction with common roles the technician will be multi-skilled carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with BAM FM HR, H&S, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures. Principle Accountabilities: • Responding to daily requests/enquiries, and resolving problems presented by Authority representatives, building users and other BAM FM staff. • Proactive and flexible approach to general site maintenance issues and porterage duties. • Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction based on speed of response and completion rates. • Development and management of ongoing and routine maintenance programs. • Provide sufficient details to enable accurate purchasing of spares and consumables via the helpdesk. • Responsible for the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables. • Ensure self-reporting of maintenance issues are reported and dealt with in a timely manner. • Providing technical support to others when requested. • Adhere to health & safety standards as per company procedures for external contractors. • Carry out risk and method statements. • To carry out daily room set-ups and porterage requests. • Manage the BMS system and run monthly reports. • Provide emergency access to the school site and out-of-hours cover for maintenance emergencies. • Any other duties as required. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development. What do you bring to the role? • Experience in working to a high level in one or more specific trade disciplines. • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. • Ability to use own initiative. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Good IT skills. • Full Driving licence. • Experience of working in an educational institution would be advantageous. About BAM BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors. Building a sustainable tomorrow. That s our mission and our promise at BAM. It s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role. "Join us in Making Possible".
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM FM is recruiting a Site Technician to join our team. The Site Technician will be based at Tudor Grange Academy in Redditch. Working 40 weeks per year. Working 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday. Shift times to be confirmed Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men s and Women s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support. Making Possible In conjunction with common roles the technician will be multi-skilled carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with BAM FM HR, H&S, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures. Principle Accountabilities: • Responding to daily requests/enquiries, and resolving problems presented by Authority representatives, building users and other BAM FM staff. • Proactive and flexible approach to general site maintenance issues and porterage duties. • Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction based on speed of response and completion rates. • Development and management of ongoing and routine maintenance programs. • Provide sufficient details to enable accurate purchasing of spares and consumables via the helpdesk. • Responsible for the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables. • Ensure self-reporting of maintenance issues are reported and dealt with in a timely manner. • Providing technical support to others when requested. • Adhere to health & safety standards as per company procedures for external contractors. • Carry out risk and method statements. • To carry out daily room set-ups and porterage requests. • Manage the BMS system and run monthly reports. • Provide emergency access to the school site and out-of-hours cover for maintenance emergencies. • Any other duties as required. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development. What do you bring to the role? • Experience in working to a high level in one or more specific trade disciplines. • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. • Ability to use own initiative. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Good IT skills. • Full Driving licence. • Experience of working in an educational institution would be advantageous. About BAM BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors. Building a sustainable tomorrow. That s our mission and our promise at BAM. It s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role. "Join us in Making Possible".
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team. About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects. The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base Oversee development management projects and planning applications Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development and contribute to office growth Requirements: Minimum of 6 years' planning experience MRTPI qualified Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation Strong analytical and report writing skills Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles Proven project management capabilities Experience working within the local area is advantageous What's on Offer: Competitive salary package based on experience Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy Supportive and collaborative working environment Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7 support) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and service discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing consultancy, contributing to impactful projects and shaping future development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team. About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects. The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base Oversee development management projects and planning applications Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants Build and maintain strong client relationships Support business development and contribute to office growth Requirements: Minimum of 6 years' planning experience MRTPI qualified Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation Strong analytical and report writing skills Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles Proven project management capabilities Experience working within the local area is advantageous What's on Offer: Competitive salary package based on experience Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy Supportive and collaborative working environment Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days) Private medical insurance Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) Life assurance / Death in Service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7 support) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff referral bonus scheme Retail and service discounts This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing consultancy, contributing to impactful projects and shaping future development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM FM is recruiting a Site Technician to join our team. The Site Technician will be based at Tudor Grange Dingle Lane Academy In Solihull. Working 40 weeks per year. Working 37.5 Hours per week. Shift times to be confirmed Pay: £12.21 per Hour. Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men s and Women s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support. Making Possible In conjunction with common roles the technician will be multi-skilled carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with BAM FM HR, H&S, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures. Principle Accountabilities: • Responding to daily requests/enquiries, and resolving problems presented by Authority representatives, building users and other BAM FM staff. • Proactive and flexible approach to general site maintenance issues and porterage duties. • Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction based on speed of response and completion rates. • Development and management of ongoing and routine maintenance programs. • Provide sufficient details to enable accurate purchasing of spares and consumables via the helpdesk. • Responsible for the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables. • Ensure self-reporting of maintenance issues are reported and dealt with in a timely manner. • Providing technical support to others when requested. • Adhere to health & safety standards as per company procedures for external contractors. • Carry out risk and method statements. • To carry out daily room set-ups and porterage requests. • Manage the BMS system and run monthly reports. • Provide emergency access to the school site and out-of-hours cover for maintenance emergencies. • Any other duties as required. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development. What do you bring to the role? • Experience in working to a high level in one or more specific trade disciplines. • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. • Ability to use own initiative. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Good IT skills. • Full Driving licence. • Experience of working in an educational institution would be advantageous. About BAM BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors. Building a sustainable tomorrow. That s our mission and our promise at BAM. It s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role. "Join us in Making Possible".
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM FM is recruiting a Site Technician to join our team. The Site Technician will be based at Tudor Grange Dingle Lane Academy In Solihull. Working 40 weeks per year. Working 37.5 Hours per week. Shift times to be confirmed Pay: £12.21 per Hour. Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Men s and Women s health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support. Making Possible In conjunction with common roles the technician will be multi-skilled carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with BAM FM HR, H&S, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures. Principle Accountabilities: • Responding to daily requests/enquiries, and resolving problems presented by Authority representatives, building users and other BAM FM staff. • Proactive and flexible approach to general site maintenance issues and porterage duties. • Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction based on speed of response and completion rates. • Development and management of ongoing and routine maintenance programs. • Provide sufficient details to enable accurate purchasing of spares and consumables via the helpdesk. • Responsible for the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables. • Ensure self-reporting of maintenance issues are reported and dealt with in a timely manner. • Providing technical support to others when requested. • Adhere to health & safety standards as per company procedures for external contractors. • Carry out risk and method statements. • To carry out daily room set-ups and porterage requests. • Manage the BMS system and run monthly reports. • Provide emergency access to the school site and out-of-hours cover for maintenance emergencies. • Any other duties as required. What s in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary, we support further personal growth and development. What do you bring to the role? • Experience in working to a high level in one or more specific trade disciplines. • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. • Ability to use own initiative. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet deadlines. • Good IT skills. • Full Driving licence. • Experience of working in an educational institution would be advantageous. About BAM BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors. Building a sustainable tomorrow. That s our mission and our promise at BAM. It s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this role. "Join us in Making Possible".
Job Description We're more than just a shoe brand-we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That's right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you! About the role : We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals. We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred. Comfortable in driving KPI's and results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem solving abilities. Flexibility to work a7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. Comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment. Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools. We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including: Retail Trust Life Assurance Clarks Discount Card Store Bonus Scheme Holiday Pay Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks - where every day is an adventure!
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Job Description We're more than just a shoe brand-we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That's right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you! About the role : We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals. We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred. Comfortable in driving KPI's and results. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem solving abilities. Flexibility to work a7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. Comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment. Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools. We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including: Retail Trust Life Assurance Clarks Discount Card Store Bonus Scheme Holiday Pay Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks - where every day is an adventure!
M&E Technician - National Opportunities (Facilities Services Division) Location: UK Wide - including London, South East, Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East & Scotland, Plymouth Business Unit: NG Bailey - Facilities Services We are always looking to connect with talented M&E Technicians across the UK to join our Facilities Services division. As we continue to grow and support new and existing customer contracts, we welcome applications from skilled engineers interested in current and future opportunities. About the Role As an M&E Technician, you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial buildings, including offices, retail, mixed-use developments, critical environments, and public sector sites. Working as part of our onsite or mobile engineering teams, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of mechanical and electrical systems. Typical responsibilities include: Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and building services. Fault finding, repairs, and minor installations. Supporting statutory compliance tasks (e.g., emergency lighting, water hygiene, LV checks). Providing high levels of customer service to clients and building users. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with NG Bailey procedures. We're Looking For Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3, ONC, 18th Edition for electrical roles). Hands-on experience working with building services systems such as AHUs, FCUs, pumps, HVAC plant, small power, lighting, or basic controls. Strong fault-finding skills and experience with hand tools and test equipment. Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team. Desirable: Experience within commercial FM, critical environments, or multi-skilled engineering roles. Desirable: Additional tickets such as F-Gas, LVAP, IPAF, PASMA, or water hygiene. What We Offer Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and corporate facilities contracts. Career development and internal progression pathways across engineering, supervision, and management. 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing. Competitive benefits including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Commercial vehicle (for mobile roles) Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday + wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits package to suit your lifestyle Register Your Interest Click 'Apply' to submit your details and join our national M&E talent pool.If your CV matches our upcoming opportunities, a member of our team will get in touch to discuss suitable roles now or in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
M&E Technician - National Opportunities (Facilities Services Division) Location: UK Wide - including London, South East, Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East & Scotland, Plymouth Business Unit: NG Bailey - Facilities Services We are always looking to connect with talented M&E Technicians across the UK to join our Facilities Services division. As we continue to grow and support new and existing customer contracts, we welcome applications from skilled engineers interested in current and future opportunities. About the Role As an M&E Technician, you will play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial buildings, including offices, retail, mixed-use developments, critical environments, and public sector sites. Working as part of our onsite or mobile engineering teams, you'll ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of mechanical and electrical systems. Typical responsibilities include: Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and building services. Fault finding, repairs, and minor installations. Supporting statutory compliance tasks (e.g., emergency lighting, water hygiene, LV checks). Providing high levels of customer service to clients and building users. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with NG Bailey procedures. We're Looking For Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3, ONC, 18th Edition for electrical roles). Hands-on experience working with building services systems such as AHUs, FCUs, pumps, HVAC plant, small power, lighting, or basic controls. Strong fault-finding skills and experience with hand tools and test equipment. Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team. Desirable: Experience within commercial FM, critical environments, or multi-skilled engineering roles. Desirable: Additional tickets such as F-Gas, LVAP, IPAF, PASMA, or water hygiene. What We Offer Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and corporate facilities contracts. Career development and internal progression pathways across engineering, supervision, and management. 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing. Competitive benefits including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Commercial vehicle (for mobile roles) Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday + wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits package to suit your lifestyle Register Your Interest Click 'Apply' to submit your details and join our national M&E talent pool.If your CV matches our upcoming opportunities, a member of our team will get in touch to discuss suitable roles now or in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Business & Data Support Apprentice - Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Join a forward thinking utilities company that thrives on innovation and takes real pride in the service it delivers. At Last Mile, we provide high quality multi utility solutions and invest in the people who help us achieve them. We are also proud to be a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to developing talent and supporting long term career growth. Our Learning and Development team is continuing to grow, and we are now looking for a Business and Data Support Apprentice to join us. As a Business and Data Support Apprentice in our Learning and Development Team at Last Mile, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of internal and external training by providing reliable administrative and data support. As part of your development, you will complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in either Business Administration or Data Technician, applying your new skills directly to the daily work of the Learning and Development team. What's in it for you as a Business and Data Support Apprentice? Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down. 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays Discretionary bonus EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service) Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Up to 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform Refer a friend incentive Stream - Financial wellbeing platform Employee assistance programme Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles Private medical insurance Company sick pay Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period Your responsibilities as a Business and Data Support Apprentice: Maintain Learning and Development systems and records, ensuring accurate data entry, regular audits, and effective coordination of eLearning content and engagement insights. Work closely with Learning and Development Coordinators to manage course bookings, support training programmes, and act as a point of contact for colleagues and external training providers. Support data and reporting activities, including gathering KPI information, producing weekly and monthly reports, and using Excel and future BI tools to visualise training performance and compliance. Manage key operational processes, including monitoring eLearning delivery, identifying missing or incomplete training records, and overseeing purchase orders and invoicing. Contribute to wider Learning and Development initiatives, supporting departmental projects and undertaking additional tasks as required. Dedicate twenty per cent of working hours to off the job learning, attending workshops, completing apprenticeship assignments and progressing through the Level 3 programme. About you: Familiarity with computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. A natural interest in how things work and a "problem solving" approach to tasks. A history of working well with others and a willingness to ask questions when learning something new. GCSEs in Maths and English Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Business and Data Support Apprentice? Apply now! We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. About us: Last Mile is one of the largest last mile multi utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own and manage the 'last mile' of essential utilities infrastructure. With a proven history of delivering multi utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre. With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a 'one stop shop' for new utility connections. We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Business & Data Support Apprentice - Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Join a forward thinking utilities company that thrives on innovation and takes real pride in the service it delivers. At Last Mile, we provide high quality multi utility solutions and invest in the people who help us achieve them. We are also proud to be a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to developing talent and supporting long term career growth. Our Learning and Development team is continuing to grow, and we are now looking for a Business and Data Support Apprentice to join us. As a Business and Data Support Apprentice in our Learning and Development Team at Last Mile, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of internal and external training by providing reliable administrative and data support. As part of your development, you will complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in either Business Administration or Data Technician, applying your new skills directly to the daily work of the Learning and Development team. What's in it for you as a Business and Data Support Apprentice? Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down. 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays Discretionary bonus EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service) Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Up to 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform Refer a friend incentive Stream - Financial wellbeing platform Employee assistance programme Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles Private medical insurance Company sick pay Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period Your responsibilities as a Business and Data Support Apprentice: Maintain Learning and Development systems and records, ensuring accurate data entry, regular audits, and effective coordination of eLearning content and engagement insights. Work closely with Learning and Development Coordinators to manage course bookings, support training programmes, and act as a point of contact for colleagues and external training providers. Support data and reporting activities, including gathering KPI information, producing weekly and monthly reports, and using Excel and future BI tools to visualise training performance and compliance. Manage key operational processes, including monitoring eLearning delivery, identifying missing or incomplete training records, and overseeing purchase orders and invoicing. Contribute to wider Learning and Development initiatives, supporting departmental projects and undertaking additional tasks as required. Dedicate twenty per cent of working hours to off the job learning, attending workshops, completing apprenticeship assignments and progressing through the Level 3 programme. About you: Familiarity with computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. A natural interest in how things work and a "problem solving" approach to tasks. A history of working well with others and a willingness to ask questions when learning something new. GCSEs in Maths and English Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Business and Data Support Apprentice? Apply now! We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. About us: Last Mile is one of the largest last mile multi utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own and manage the 'last mile' of essential utilities infrastructure. With a proven history of delivering multi utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre. With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a 'one stop shop' for new utility connections. We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
About Us Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms. Our Corporate Vision is to 'Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation' and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions. To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at . We have seen tremendous growth in our business in recent years and with that comes the opportunity to increase our workforce, so we are seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Trainer to work in the Delivery team for Ford of Britain and Ireland, working out of the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry and regionally. The purpose of the role is to deliver technical training to Ford dealer delegates and Customer Partners, covering electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems across all levels of Technician at Qualified, Senior and Master curriculums, including delivery of Electric Vehicle Qualifications. The Henry Ford Academy has a facility team that prepare vehicles for training including faults, workshop set up and training materials for the individual courses. This enables the efficiency of our training team to deliver in the training areas and removes the need to set up/down. Key Responsibilities Delivery of a blend of attended and virtual classroom technical training covering workshop automotive diagnostic repair procedures, to a wide range of technicians and technical delegates To research the latest vehicle technologies to support the training and development of the delegates, differentiating between essential and supplementary knowledge. Ensuring a supportive learning environment through encouraging questions, knowledge sharing and utilizing a variety of hands on, and instructor-based training methods Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the delegates and dealer networks Promoting the technical training programs to ensure ongoing business and delegate placements. Building a good working relationship with the customer, identifying, and communicating any growth opportunities to the Head of Learning & Development. Maintaining the suitability and cleanliness of the training and workshop environment including vehicles and training aids Support in the development of manufacturer's trainer guides and training brochures, following pre-determined layouts and standards, using a range of desktop publishing and office IT systems. Monitor and ensure progression of your own Continual Professional Development Contribute to the internal quality assurance of the technical training Program. About You Strong proficiency in written English and grammar Suitable academic/industry qualifications pertaining to the role described including high voltage would be an advantage. Experience in a Service Technician environment with detailed knowledge of vehicle systems. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Ability to learn new vehicle technologies and sub systems, including diagnostics. IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software. Experience in the delivery of technical training material to workshop technicians. Ability to assess the competence of workshop technicians in performing low level technical tasks in line with external awarding body guidelines. Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites. Core Values Caring & Supportive Open & Honest Welcoming & Inclusive Collaborative & Inspiring Enjoyable & Rewarding Flexible & Adaptable Accountable & Reliable Healthy & Sustainable Salary & Benefits Up to £43,000 dependant on experience, plus up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus. 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover. Contract Permanent / Full Time Working Hours Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week Place of Work Henry Ford Academy, Daventry Pre-employment Checks Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check. Employment The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK . Visa Sponsorship Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
About Us Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms. Our Corporate Vision is to 'Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation' and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions. To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at . We have seen tremendous growth in our business in recent years and with that comes the opportunity to increase our workforce, so we are seeking to recruit an experienced Technical Trainer to work in the Delivery team for Ford of Britain and Ireland, working out of the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry and regionally. The purpose of the role is to deliver technical training to Ford dealer delegates and Customer Partners, covering electrical, mechanical, and high voltage systems across all levels of Technician at Qualified, Senior and Master curriculums, including delivery of Electric Vehicle Qualifications. The Henry Ford Academy has a facility team that prepare vehicles for training including faults, workshop set up and training materials for the individual courses. This enables the efficiency of our training team to deliver in the training areas and removes the need to set up/down. Key Responsibilities Delivery of a blend of attended and virtual classroom technical training covering workshop automotive diagnostic repair procedures, to a wide range of technicians and technical delegates To research the latest vehicle technologies to support the training and development of the delegates, differentiating between essential and supplementary knowledge. Ensuring a supportive learning environment through encouraging questions, knowledge sharing and utilizing a variety of hands on, and instructor-based training methods Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the delegates and dealer networks Promoting the technical training programs to ensure ongoing business and delegate placements. Building a good working relationship with the customer, identifying, and communicating any growth opportunities to the Head of Learning & Development. Maintaining the suitability and cleanliness of the training and workshop environment including vehicles and training aids Support in the development of manufacturer's trainer guides and training brochures, following pre-determined layouts and standards, using a range of desktop publishing and office IT systems. Monitor and ensure progression of your own Continual Professional Development Contribute to the internal quality assurance of the technical training Program. About You Strong proficiency in written English and grammar Suitable academic/industry qualifications pertaining to the role described including high voltage would be an advantage. Experience in a Service Technician environment with detailed knowledge of vehicle systems. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Ability to learn new vehicle technologies and sub systems, including diagnostics. IT literate with working knowledge of multimedia design and publishing software. Experience in the delivery of technical training material to workshop technicians. Ability to assess the competence of workshop technicians in performing low level technical tasks in line with external awarding body guidelines. Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites. Core Values Caring & Supportive Open & Honest Welcoming & Inclusive Collaborative & Inspiring Enjoyable & Rewarding Flexible & Adaptable Accountable & Reliable Healthy & Sustainable Salary & Benefits Up to £43,000 dependant on experience, plus up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus. 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover. Contract Permanent / Full Time Working Hours Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week Place of Work Henry Ford Academy, Daventry Pre-employment Checks Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check. Employment The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK . Visa Sponsorship Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role.
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role The working pattern is Sun 08.00 -16.00 Mon 9.00-17.30 Wed 09.00-17.30 Thurs 08.30-17.30 Fri 05.00-14.00 We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team. You will be accountable for the day to day running of a busy delivery operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of drivers and pickers, motivating them to achieve their daily targets. We are passionate about customer satisfaction. Excellent telephone and customer service skills will be required. You will be responsible for Ensure the Delivered Department is compliant with Company policy and procedures, taking a consistent approach with all team members. Ensure important management information is communicated out to all relevant team members Supervise and maintain a safe working environment for all colleagues and customers, reporting any Health &Safety concerns to the Store Management team. Passionately promote and drive brand image through knowledge of product, excellent customer service and by ensuring that company guidelines are followed at all times. Support the delivery manager in ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant Supervise, plan and co-ordinate to ensure all tasks are completed in an effective and timely manner You will need Experience of supervising a small to medium sized team, in either warehouse or transport Experience of working in a customer focused environment Management CPC would be advantageous About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role The working pattern is Sun 08.00 -16.00 Mon 9.00-17.30 Wed 09.00-17.30 Thurs 08.30-17.30 Fri 05.00-14.00 We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team. You will be accountable for the day to day running of a busy delivery operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of drivers and pickers, motivating them to achieve their daily targets. We are passionate about customer satisfaction. Excellent telephone and customer service skills will be required. You will be responsible for Ensure the Delivered Department is compliant with Company policy and procedures, taking a consistent approach with all team members. Ensure important management information is communicated out to all relevant team members Supervise and maintain a safe working environment for all colleagues and customers, reporting any Health &Safety concerns to the Store Management team. Passionately promote and drive brand image through knowledge of product, excellent customer service and by ensuring that company guidelines are followed at all times. Support the delivery manager in ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant Supervise, plan and co-ordinate to ensure all tasks are completed in an effective and timely manner You will need Experience of supervising a small to medium sized team, in either warehouse or transport Experience of working in a customer focused environment Management CPC would be advantageous About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
We are looking for experienced Warehouse professionals to fill key operational roles across multiple sites. Below are the details for each position. Warehouse Manager - Bedford, UK Responsibilities and Qualifications are presented below. Achievement of daily/weekly/monthly KPI's for all warehouse functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports. Lead a team and create an engaging environment and collaborative culture by encouraging direct reports to drive performance and standards, through a balanced approach of recognition and managing performance against agreed KPI's. Control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and / or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs. Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team. Manages and delivers consistent briefings to the operational team to ensure they are aware of, and adhere to all Company messages, policies and procedures. Ensure full warehouse operational compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE and sustainability standards, focusing on team wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, ops checks, racking, MHE, Contractors, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, waste segregation and reduction, accidents and near misses. Monitoring all investigation activity to understand root cause and make sure that corrective and preventative action, has been implemented and solutions identified or escalated where necessary. Experience of managing in a FMCG warehousing environment. Effective planning and communication skills. Experience of working effectively within a team to provide customer service. Evidence of effective people management and leadership. Proven H&S understanding, ideally backed by a NEBOSH Qualification. Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management. Shift Manager - Bicester, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Despatch Operations Manager - Didcot, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Operations Manager Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Night Operations Manager - Didcot, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Operations Manager Salary: £70,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Shift Manager - Worcestershire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Worcestershire Shift Manager - Bedfordshire Reporting into the Warehouse Manager, you will be expected to manage the day to day running of your shift to achieve site KPIs, providing leadership and direction, driving a culture of continuous improvement (CI). Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £43,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Bedfordshire
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
We are looking for experienced Warehouse professionals to fill key operational roles across multiple sites. Below are the details for each position. Warehouse Manager - Bedford, UK Responsibilities and Qualifications are presented below. Achievement of daily/weekly/monthly KPI's for all warehouse functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports. Lead a team and create an engaging environment and collaborative culture by encouraging direct reports to drive performance and standards, through a balanced approach of recognition and managing performance against agreed KPI's. Control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and / or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs. Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team. Manages and delivers consistent briefings to the operational team to ensure they are aware of, and adhere to all Company messages, policies and procedures. Ensure full warehouse operational compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE and sustainability standards, focusing on team wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, ops checks, racking, MHE, Contractors, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, waste segregation and reduction, accidents and near misses. Monitoring all investigation activity to understand root cause and make sure that corrective and preventative action, has been implemented and solutions identified or escalated where necessary. Experience of managing in a FMCG warehousing environment. Effective planning and communication skills. Experience of working effectively within a team to provide customer service. Evidence of effective people management and leadership. Proven H&S understanding, ideally backed by a NEBOSH Qualification. Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management. Shift Manager - Bicester, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Despatch Operations Manager - Didcot, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Operations Manager Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Night Operations Manager - Didcot, Oxfordshire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Operations Manager Salary: £70,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Oxfordshire Shift Manager - Worcestershire Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Worcestershire Shift Manager - Bedfordshire Reporting into the Warehouse Manager, you will be expected to manage the day to day running of your shift to achieve site KPIs, providing leadership and direction, driving a culture of continuous improvement (CI). Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager Salary: £43,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Bedfordshire
Enterprise Data Governance Manager Milton Keynes - 2 days on site per week 6 months MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and scale the development of the Data Governance capability, as a key pillar of the organisation's enterprise data strategy, establishing and embedding data governance as a core organisational capability which is integral to business decision making, regulatory compliance and change delivery frameworks. Collaborate with other Enterprise Data capabilities (e.g. Data Architecture, Business Analytics, Data Products, Data Engineering), business functions and strategic change programmes to provide end-to-end data and governance services. Own and lead the Enterprise Data Governance Framework, aligning it with the enterprise data and business strategies, to enable the business to become a data driven company in line with VWFS global strategy. Develop, coach, engage, motivate and manage the teams to perform at their best, role modelling effective people leadership and enabling a positive and inclusive culture. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory (ECB, FCA, PRA etc.) and HQ data governance maturity requirements, acting as the UK single point of contact (SPOC) for Enterprise Data Governance and interfacing directly with supervisory teams, as appropriate Implement Data Ownership and Data Stewardship, partnering with role holders up to Director level to establish the roles and responsibilities that ensure effective management of critical data assets. In collaboration with Enterprise Data Architecture own and implement Data Governance technology that supports effective management of data assets and enable the business to fully utilise and benefit from the technologies via training and ongoing support. Lead and define the establishment of data quality management, enabling the business to implement sufficient data quality controls and effective data risk and issue management to ensure critical data is fit for purpose for data consumers and meets regulatory expectations Providing regular reporting on progress of data governance, data quality controls and data quality issues to Data Steerco, and risk committees. Lead and define establishment of metadata management, involving data documentation (data structure, definitions, lineage, reports etc.), to create a data catalogue that provides all colleagues with a complete understanding and trust in the organisation's data assets that are available. Contribute to the establishment of Analytics and AI data governance through policies, standards, and cataloguing for input data (e.g. data annotation, collection, handling) and output data usage, to enable creation and responsible use of reliable, ethical, and compliant Analytics and AI data products that are trustworthy, free from biases, and comply with data regulation. Effectively manage the Enterprise Data Governance backlog to prioritise items that deliver the most business benefit, track Data Governance performance, and adopt a continuous improvement mindset. EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Qualification in data management or data governance (e.g. DAMA CDMP, DCAM) or equivalent experience. Experience of successfully leading a team (or large / multi-functional teams) and achieving results through people. Experience of driving performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and performance management. Significant experience and skills leading, defining, and implementing enterprise Data Governance in a Financial Services environment Strong experience and skills in managing and reporting insightful relevant information to internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Good experience of working as part of an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) capability. Knowledge of European and UK data related regulatory requirements (RDARR / BCBS239, GDPR etc.) and emerging trends and issues. Sound knowledge and experience in agile delivery and data strategy. Experience in Automotive Finance or retail consumer finance (B2C and B2B) (desirable). SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED Strong team leadership skills and the ability to inspire, develop, engage and motivate colleagues to perform. Proven coaching and mentoring skills with an ability to manage performance, hold difficult conversations and give constructive and motivational feedback. Ability to set standards in terms of behaviour, culture and performance and ensure the standards are embedded within their area of responsibility. A delivery mindset, with ability to focus on getting the job done and an ability to resolve issues and remove blockers through strong leadership, influencing and communication skills. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications for multiple stakeholder groups (e.g. Senior Leadership, the data community and front-line teams); convey specialist concepts in simple terms through a range of techniques (e.g. diagrams, data visualisation, infographics) and present effectively to board-level Ability to build strong working relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders. Emotionally intelligent, resilient and energetic. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Enterprise Data Governance Manager Milton Keynes - 2 days on site per week 6 months MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and scale the development of the Data Governance capability, as a key pillar of the organisation's enterprise data strategy, establishing and embedding data governance as a core organisational capability which is integral to business decision making, regulatory compliance and change delivery frameworks. Collaborate with other Enterprise Data capabilities (e.g. Data Architecture, Business Analytics, Data Products, Data Engineering), business functions and strategic change programmes to provide end-to-end data and governance services. Own and lead the Enterprise Data Governance Framework, aligning it with the enterprise data and business strategies, to enable the business to become a data driven company in line with VWFS global strategy. Develop, coach, engage, motivate and manage the teams to perform at their best, role modelling effective people leadership and enabling a positive and inclusive culture. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory (ECB, FCA, PRA etc.) and HQ data governance maturity requirements, acting as the UK single point of contact (SPOC) for Enterprise Data Governance and interfacing directly with supervisory teams, as appropriate Implement Data Ownership and Data Stewardship, partnering with role holders up to Director level to establish the roles and responsibilities that ensure effective management of critical data assets. In collaboration with Enterprise Data Architecture own and implement Data Governance technology that supports effective management of data assets and enable the business to fully utilise and benefit from the technologies via training and ongoing support. Lead and define the establishment of data quality management, enabling the business to implement sufficient data quality controls and effective data risk and issue management to ensure critical data is fit for purpose for data consumers and meets regulatory expectations Providing regular reporting on progress of data governance, data quality controls and data quality issues to Data Steerco, and risk committees. Lead and define establishment of metadata management, involving data documentation (data structure, definitions, lineage, reports etc.), to create a data catalogue that provides all colleagues with a complete understanding and trust in the organisation's data assets that are available. Contribute to the establishment of Analytics and AI data governance through policies, standards, and cataloguing for input data (e.g. data annotation, collection, handling) and output data usage, to enable creation and responsible use of reliable, ethical, and compliant Analytics and AI data products that are trustworthy, free from biases, and comply with data regulation. Effectively manage the Enterprise Data Governance backlog to prioritise items that deliver the most business benefit, track Data Governance performance, and adopt a continuous improvement mindset. EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Qualification in data management or data governance (e.g. DAMA CDMP, DCAM) or equivalent experience. Experience of successfully leading a team (or large / multi-functional teams) and achieving results through people. Experience of driving performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and performance management. Significant experience and skills leading, defining, and implementing enterprise Data Governance in a Financial Services environment Strong experience and skills in managing and reporting insightful relevant information to internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Good experience of working as part of an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) capability. Knowledge of European and UK data related regulatory requirements (RDARR / BCBS239, GDPR etc.) and emerging trends and issues. Sound knowledge and experience in agile delivery and data strategy. Experience in Automotive Finance or retail consumer finance (B2C and B2B) (desirable). SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED Strong team leadership skills and the ability to inspire, develop, engage and motivate colleagues to perform. Proven coaching and mentoring skills with an ability to manage performance, hold difficult conversations and give constructive and motivational feedback. Ability to set standards in terms of behaviour, culture and performance and ensure the standards are embedded within their area of responsibility. A delivery mindset, with ability to focus on getting the job done and an ability to resolve issues and remove blockers through strong leadership, influencing and communication skills. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications for multiple stakeholder groups (e.g. Senior Leadership, the data community and front-line teams); convey specialist concepts in simple terms through a range of techniques (e.g. diagrams, data visualisation, infographics) and present effectively to board-level Ability to build strong working relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders. Emotionally intelligent, resilient and energetic. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
