Our established client is seeking a DEEC Master Technician Location: Reading Pay: Depending on skills/experience/qualifications Company name and salary disclosed on initial phone call Overtime is paid after 42.5 hours at 130%, this would include Saturday mornings as all contracts are Monday to Friday. There is no restriction currently on productive staff doing over time as continually growing. Monthly Bonus scheme Hours: Permanent late shift - 1.30pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday 42.5 hour week, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. OT available at weekends Benefits include: Competitive salary disclosed on initial phone call Overtime rates up to 130% Bonus and incentive schemes 24 days holiday plus carry-over allowance, duvet day Private medical insurance Pension contribution up to 5% Life assurance Further education assistance and ongoing training As a DEEC Master Technician , you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of vehicles. DEEC Master Technician duties Diagnoses and repair vehicles accurately and within manufacture s recommended time s and with a quality of work that exceeds customer expectations. Perform advanced removal and replacement of vehicle componentry and diagnostic work accurately and to a high standard. Ensure a high quality of customer service is delivered at all times. Establish a close working relationship with all departments. Knows, understands, and performs all duties of all Technician roles. Ensure health, safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices are adhered to at all times Assist in training and development programs for all departmental staff. Other duties as specified by the Workshop Controller & Depot Manager. DEEC Master Technician attributes Self driven with experience of working with others to deliver customer satisfaction Articulate with excellent communication skills Strong team player Technical awareness of motor vehicles all makes Good customer service skills Excellent organisational skills An ability to work as a team player within a busy Depot An ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding tasks. Capability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and in confined spaces.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Our established client is seeking a DEEC Master Technician Location: Reading Pay: Depending on skills/experience/qualifications Company name and salary disclosed on initial phone call Overtime is paid after 42.5 hours at 130%, this would include Saturday mornings as all contracts are Monday to Friday. There is no restriction currently on productive staff doing over time as continually growing. Monthly Bonus scheme Hours: Permanent late shift - 1.30pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday 42.5 hour week, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. OT available at weekends Benefits include: Competitive salary disclosed on initial phone call Overtime rates up to 130% Bonus and incentive schemes 24 days holiday plus carry-over allowance, duvet day Private medical insurance Pension contribution up to 5% Life assurance Further education assistance and ongoing training As a DEEC Master Technician , you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of vehicles. DEEC Master Technician duties Diagnoses and repair vehicles accurately and within manufacture s recommended time s and with a quality of work that exceeds customer expectations. Perform advanced removal and replacement of vehicle componentry and diagnostic work accurately and to a high standard. Ensure a high quality of customer service is delivered at all times. Establish a close working relationship with all departments. Knows, understands, and performs all duties of all Technician roles. Ensure health, safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices are adhered to at all times Assist in training and development programs for all departmental staff. Other duties as specified by the Workshop Controller & Depot Manager. DEEC Master Technician attributes Self driven with experience of working with others to deliver customer satisfaction Articulate with excellent communication skills Strong team player Technical awareness of motor vehicles all makes Good customer service skills Excellent organisational skills An ability to work as a team player within a busy Depot An ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to lift heavy components and perform physically demanding tasks. Capability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and in confined spaces.
Memorial Sales Manager 40 hours per week Working flexibly over 5 days of the week (which will include weekend availability appointments & after hour appointments when required) Salary from £37,000 - £40,000 per annum basic + OTE up to £20k + Benefits Permanent New Southgate Cemetery & Crematorium Have you always wanted to use your transferable Sales / Customer skills in a role where you can truly make a difference every day? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are one of the largest independent operators of crematoria in the UK, supported by almost 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals and we are growing. Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered this line of work before, however with industry training provided and on-going career development, you will find it one of the most varied and rewarding opportunities you could ever imagine. The role As a Memorial Manager, you will lead and support a small team of 2-3 Memorial Advisors, ensuring that site memorial budgets and KPIs are consistently achieved. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will take an active and hands on role in guiding bereaved families through the process of selecting a memorial that thoughtfully honours their loved one. This is an ethical, consultative sales role centred on building trust, understanding individual needs, and supporting families at every stage of their memorial journey. You will lead by example, maintaining exceptional standards within the memorial office while overseeing the full process, from initial enquiry through to final installation. Our approach is rooted in care and integrity. We focus on developing meaningful relationships over time, offering tailored guidance that reflects each family s wishes. Whether simple and understated or more elaborate, you and your team will play a vital role in helping families create a lasting tribute that feels uniquely personal. Key responsibilities: Care & Consultative Sales Build trusted, long-term relationships with bereaved families. Use active listening and sensitive questioning to understand needs, grief stages, and personal wishes. Present all memorial options (e.g., headstones, jewellery, living memorials, plot choices). Conduct appointments in person, by phone, and via the Chronicle system. Walk families through the grounds to help them visualise options. Provide cost breakdowns and process transactions. Operational & Administrative Duties Manage the full memorial process from enquiry to installation. Liaise with suppliers, including stonemasons, to coordinate orders. Handle emails, calls, paperwork, and customer queries. Support dispersal/interment of cremated remains. Maintain high standards across buildings, grounds, and memorial areas. Business & Commercial Focus Responsible for achieving monthly memorial sales targets for yourself and your team. Maintain consistency of memorial offerings across the site. Identify new memorial opportunities and support group-wide initiatives. Monitor competitors and local market trends. Build relationships with external stakeholders to grow business. People & Collaboration Lead, develop and support a small team within the memorial office including regular 1-2-1 s, & performance reviews. Work closely with Crematorium & Cemetery Manager, Head of Division, and Operations Managers and our stonemasons. Support wider site operations during staff absence. Share best practice across the Westerleigh Group. Quality, Compliance & Safety This role requires flexibility and pulling together as one team to support each other and provide the exceptional care and service that we are known for. About you Previous experience as a Sales Manager / Sales Team Leader / Sales Supervisor, Sales Consultant / Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager / Funeral Manager or in a role that involved consultative sales e.g. Jewellery Store Manager / Luxury Retail Manager. You might not know everything there is to know about the bereavement sector, however there is no better place to learn. Experience of leading a team. Consultative sales experience and proven track record. Natural communicator with a flair for building relationships and providing excellent customer service. Empathy, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive situations. Resilient and organised with excellent attention to detail. A good active listener, sometimes our customers will want to take things slow and chat their options over a cup of tea and that s fine by us. Flexible approach to hours. Excellent Administration and IT skills. Comfortable using Word / Excel, writing emails and letters. A real team player, with compassion and the desire to make a difference every day. What We Offer If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve. No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business. The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits: Memorial sales bonus 33 days holiday (Includes 8 days bank holiday) Life Assurance A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (Bupa) Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support Ongoing learning & development Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program Mindfulness App Mental Health First Ambassadors The benefit we hope you ll never need: Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family Bereavement Leave Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Recognition scheme Free Flu jab Smart uniform and PPE provided Free parking What next? Start a career with significance by applying today. We generally advertise vacancies for a minimum of 1 week before reviewing applications. We reserve the right to close the application window sooner if a significant number of applications are received. If you re not contacted, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, feedback is not always possible due to the volume of applications we receive.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Memorial Sales Manager 40 hours per week Working flexibly over 5 days of the week (which will include weekend availability appointments & after hour appointments when required) Salary from £37,000 - £40,000 per annum basic + OTE up to £20k + Benefits Permanent New Southgate Cemetery & Crematorium Have you always wanted to use your transferable Sales / Customer skills in a role where you can truly make a difference every day? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are one of the largest independent operators of crematoria in the UK, supported by almost 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals and we are growing. Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered this line of work before, however with industry training provided and on-going career development, you will find it one of the most varied and rewarding opportunities you could ever imagine. The role As a Memorial Manager, you will lead and support a small team of 2-3 Memorial Advisors, ensuring that site memorial budgets and KPIs are consistently achieved. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will take an active and hands on role in guiding bereaved families through the process of selecting a memorial that thoughtfully honours their loved one. This is an ethical, consultative sales role centred on building trust, understanding individual needs, and supporting families at every stage of their memorial journey. You will lead by example, maintaining exceptional standards within the memorial office while overseeing the full process, from initial enquiry through to final installation. Our approach is rooted in care and integrity. We focus on developing meaningful relationships over time, offering tailored guidance that reflects each family s wishes. Whether simple and understated or more elaborate, you and your team will play a vital role in helping families create a lasting tribute that feels uniquely personal. Key responsibilities: Care & Consultative Sales Build trusted, long-term relationships with bereaved families. Use active listening and sensitive questioning to understand needs, grief stages, and personal wishes. Present all memorial options (e.g., headstones, jewellery, living memorials, plot choices). Conduct appointments in person, by phone, and via the Chronicle system. Walk families through the grounds to help them visualise options. Provide cost breakdowns and process transactions. Operational & Administrative Duties Manage the full memorial process from enquiry to installation. Liaise with suppliers, including stonemasons, to coordinate orders. Handle emails, calls, paperwork, and customer queries. Support dispersal/interment of cremated remains. Maintain high standards across buildings, grounds, and memorial areas. Business & Commercial Focus Responsible for achieving monthly memorial sales targets for yourself and your team. Maintain consistency of memorial offerings across the site. Identify new memorial opportunities and support group-wide initiatives. Monitor competitors and local market trends. Build relationships with external stakeholders to grow business. People & Collaboration Lead, develop and support a small team within the memorial office including regular 1-2-1 s, & performance reviews. Work closely with Crematorium & Cemetery Manager, Head of Division, and Operations Managers and our stonemasons. Support wider site operations during staff absence. Share best practice across the Westerleigh Group. Quality, Compliance & Safety This role requires flexibility and pulling together as one team to support each other and provide the exceptional care and service that we are known for. About you Previous experience as a Sales Manager / Sales Team Leader / Sales Supervisor, Sales Consultant / Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager / Funeral Manager or in a role that involved consultative sales e.g. Jewellery Store Manager / Luxury Retail Manager. You might not know everything there is to know about the bereavement sector, however there is no better place to learn. Experience of leading a team. Consultative sales experience and proven track record. Natural communicator with a flair for building relationships and providing excellent customer service. Empathy, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive situations. Resilient and organised with excellent attention to detail. A good active listener, sometimes our customers will want to take things slow and chat their options over a cup of tea and that s fine by us. Flexible approach to hours. Excellent Administration and IT skills. Comfortable using Word / Excel, writing emails and letters. A real team player, with compassion and the desire to make a difference every day. What We Offer If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve. No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business. The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits: Memorial sales bonus 33 days holiday (Includes 8 days bank holiday) Life Assurance A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (Bupa) Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support Ongoing learning & development Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program Mindfulness App Mental Health First Ambassadors The benefit we hope you ll never need: Free Cremation benefit for Immediate family Bereavement Leave Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Recognition scheme Free Flu jab Smart uniform and PPE provided Free parking What next? Start a career with significance by applying today. We generally advertise vacancies for a minimum of 1 week before reviewing applications. We reserve the right to close the application window sooner if a significant number of applications are received. If you re not contacted, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, feedback is not always possible due to the volume of applications we receive.
Merchandiser - Liskeard Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Liskeard Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
Talent Guardian is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Wembley to recruit an ambitious Account Executive to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to develop a long-term career within FMCG sales and account management. The business operates within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supplying major retail and convenience customers across the UK. You ll be joining a collaborative commercial team where you ll receive strong mentoring, coaching and development, with a clear pathway towards Junior Account Manager level and beyond. This role will support the commercial team across day-to-day account management, forecasting, customer administration and new product launch activity. You ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business including NPD, operations, finance and technical, making it an excellent stepping stone into a fully customer-facing commercial role. This position would suit somebody who is highly organised, analytical, commercially curious and eager to build a career within FMCG. Key Responsibilities Supporting the commercial team with day-to-day customer management activities Managing forecasts and communicating any changes across the business Supporting promotions, pricing updates and customer administration Monitoring customer service levels and reporting on supply performance Sales forecasting and variance reporting by SKU/customer Supporting NPD launches and product lifecycle management Working cross-functionally with NPD, operations, technical and finance teams Managing and analysing customer sales data and reporting insights to the wider team Building strong relationships with customer buying teams and internal stakeholders Supporting product costings and commercial reporting About You Degree educated or equivalent preferred Previous food/FMCG experience beneficial but not essential Strong Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis skills Organised with excellent attention to detail Commercially minded with strong communication skills Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment Keen to learn and develop within account management and FMCG sales Why Apply? Excellent development and progression opportunities Exposure to major UK retail and convenience customers Collaborative and supportive culture Fast-paced and commercially driven environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within FMCG If you re looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career within a growing food manufacturing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply directly or contact Talent Guardian for more information.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Talent Guardian is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Wembley to recruit an ambitious Account Executive to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to develop a long-term career within FMCG sales and account management. The business operates within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supplying major retail and convenience customers across the UK. You ll be joining a collaborative commercial team where you ll receive strong mentoring, coaching and development, with a clear pathway towards Junior Account Manager level and beyond. This role will support the commercial team across day-to-day account management, forecasting, customer administration and new product launch activity. You ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business including NPD, operations, finance and technical, making it an excellent stepping stone into a fully customer-facing commercial role. This position would suit somebody who is highly organised, analytical, commercially curious and eager to build a career within FMCG. Key Responsibilities Supporting the commercial team with day-to-day customer management activities Managing forecasts and communicating any changes across the business Supporting promotions, pricing updates and customer administration Monitoring customer service levels and reporting on supply performance Sales forecasting and variance reporting by SKU/customer Supporting NPD launches and product lifecycle management Working cross-functionally with NPD, operations, technical and finance teams Managing and analysing customer sales data and reporting insights to the wider team Building strong relationships with customer buying teams and internal stakeholders Supporting product costings and commercial reporting About You Degree educated or equivalent preferred Previous food/FMCG experience beneficial but not essential Strong Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis skills Organised with excellent attention to detail Commercially minded with strong communication skills Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment Keen to learn and develop within account management and FMCG sales Why Apply? Excellent development and progression opportunities Exposure to major UK retail and convenience customers Collaborative and supportive culture Fast-paced and commercially driven environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within FMCG If you re looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career within a growing food manufacturing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply directly or contact Talent Guardian for more information.
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 43.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2004/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
May 16, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 43.8 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2004/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Merchandiser - Liskeard Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Liskeard Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
Pear Recruitment Operations Manager Location - Cheshunt Salary - £45,000 OTE £55,000 - £80,000 Hours - Mon - Fri 8:45am - 6:00am Full licence and own Car required As our client expands, they are looking for a vibrant person to join their team as Operations Manager. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday 08.45 -18:00 based in their Cheshunt branch. This is a great opportunity for someone with all round Property experience looking to become an integral part of this great team. The Operations Manager is responsible for optimising the day-to-day running of the estate agency business, ensuring systems, processes, compliance, and performance tracking are operating effectively. The role supports department leaders by improving efficiency, visibility, and consistency across the business, without direct line management of Lettings or Sales Managers but assisting the directors with duties to include this. Organisation is the key to success in this role! Duties & Responsibilities: Operational Oversight Oversee daily operational workflows across the different departments in the business. Ensure consistency in processes, systems usage, and service delivery Identify inefficiencies and implement improved ways of working Act as the central point for operational coordination across departments Performance & Reporting Track and report on KPIs (revenue, pipeline, conversions, voids, arrears) Build and maintain dashboards and performance reports Provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership Highlight risks and opportunities based on data trends Process & Systems Management Ensure accurate data input and system compliance across teams Implement automation and streamline workflows Manage relationships with Protech providers and system suppliers Compliance & Risk Ensure the business adheres to UK lettings and sales regulations Oversee internal audits and file checks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation (Right to Rent, AML, deposit protection, GDPR) Support resolution of escalated compliance issues Customer Journey & Experience Map and improve the end-to-end customer journey (landlord, tenant, buyer, vendor) Identify service gaps and implement improvements Monitor complaints, reviews, and feedback trends Ensure smooth inter-department handovers Financial & Commercial Support Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyse profitability across departments and services Identify opportunities to increase revenue (fees, ancillary services) Monitor cost efficiencies and operational spend Key KPIs Accuracy and timeliness of reporting Pipeline visibility and conversion improvement Reduction in void periods and arrears Compliance audit results Process efficiency improvements Customer satisfaction / complaint reduction Skills & Experience Required Strong background in estate agency (lettings, property management, or sales) Proven operational/process improvement experience Strong analytical and reporting skills Deep understanding of UK property legislation Experience with property CRM systems Highly organised with strong attention to detail If you are interested in this Operations Manager position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis. Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information Due to the number of responses, we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Pear Recruitment Operations Manager Location - Cheshunt Salary - £45,000 OTE £55,000 - £80,000 Hours - Mon - Fri 8:45am - 6:00am Full licence and own Car required As our client expands, they are looking for a vibrant person to join their team as Operations Manager. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday 08.45 -18:00 based in their Cheshunt branch. This is a great opportunity for someone with all round Property experience looking to become an integral part of this great team. The Operations Manager is responsible for optimising the day-to-day running of the estate agency business, ensuring systems, processes, compliance, and performance tracking are operating effectively. The role supports department leaders by improving efficiency, visibility, and consistency across the business, without direct line management of Lettings or Sales Managers but assisting the directors with duties to include this. Organisation is the key to success in this role! Duties & Responsibilities: Operational Oversight Oversee daily operational workflows across the different departments in the business. Ensure consistency in processes, systems usage, and service delivery Identify inefficiencies and implement improved ways of working Act as the central point for operational coordination across departments Performance & Reporting Track and report on KPIs (revenue, pipeline, conversions, voids, arrears) Build and maintain dashboards and performance reports Provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership Highlight risks and opportunities based on data trends Process & Systems Management Ensure accurate data input and system compliance across teams Implement automation and streamline workflows Manage relationships with Protech providers and system suppliers Compliance & Risk Ensure the business adheres to UK lettings and sales regulations Oversee internal audits and file checks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation (Right to Rent, AML, deposit protection, GDPR) Support resolution of escalated compliance issues Customer Journey & Experience Map and improve the end-to-end customer journey (landlord, tenant, buyer, vendor) Identify service gaps and implement improvements Monitor complaints, reviews, and feedback trends Ensure smooth inter-department handovers Financial & Commercial Support Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyse profitability across departments and services Identify opportunities to increase revenue (fees, ancillary services) Monitor cost efficiencies and operational spend Key KPIs Accuracy and timeliness of reporting Pipeline visibility and conversion improvement Reduction in void periods and arrears Compliance audit results Process efficiency improvements Customer satisfaction / complaint reduction Skills & Experience Required Strong background in estate agency (lettings, property management, or sales) Proven operational/process improvement experience Strong analytical and reporting skills Deep understanding of UK property legislation Experience with property CRM systems Highly organised with strong attention to detail If you are interested in this Operations Manager position and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis. Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information Due to the number of responses, we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.
Position: Business Development Manager Location: Worthing (Field Based) Salary: 50,000 Business Development Manager required for a global leader in high-performance interconnection solutions. Company is Worthing based but the candidate location can be flexible. The ideal candidate will be from the electrical industry, ideally connectors. Sales experience into manufacturers is essential. Business Development Manager Overview Growing and developing existing revenue streams with existing strategic customers Seeking new business opportunities from targeted OEM customers Developing and executing key account management plans for top OEM customers Identifying, understanding, engaging and developing relationships with our customer's Project To install and manage cross-functional relationships between the business and key OEM accounts Access sales opportunities and develop effective bid strategies to maximise the sales growth potential Effectively manage a sales pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring a timely and efficient conversion of leads Diligent use of CRM to effectively manage all key account action plans, new business opportunities and administrative tasks. Business Development Manager Requirements Engineering background with a technical qualification (HNC or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) Experience of working with the electrical / fibre optic connector industry. Working knowledge of the general electronics industries Ability to effectively interact with both Engineers & Commercial minded people Ability to effectively manage customer relationships at all levels. Excellent problem-solving skills to work around business obstacles. Excellent consultative selling skills needed to successfully win business based on value-based selling. Test Engineer Salary & Benefits Salary- Circa 50,000 Bonus of 10% (performance related) Company Pension Company Car Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Position: Business Development Manager Location: Worthing (Field Based) Salary: 50,000 Business Development Manager required for a global leader in high-performance interconnection solutions. Company is Worthing based but the candidate location can be flexible. The ideal candidate will be from the electrical industry, ideally connectors. Sales experience into manufacturers is essential. Business Development Manager Overview Growing and developing existing revenue streams with existing strategic customers Seeking new business opportunities from targeted OEM customers Developing and executing key account management plans for top OEM customers Identifying, understanding, engaging and developing relationships with our customer's Project To install and manage cross-functional relationships between the business and key OEM accounts Access sales opportunities and develop effective bid strategies to maximise the sales growth potential Effectively manage a sales pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring a timely and efficient conversion of leads Diligent use of CRM to effectively manage all key account action plans, new business opportunities and administrative tasks. Business Development Manager Requirements Engineering background with a technical qualification (HNC or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) Experience of working with the electrical / fibre optic connector industry. Working knowledge of the general electronics industries Ability to effectively interact with both Engineers & Commercial minded people Ability to effectively manage customer relationships at all levels. Excellent problem-solving skills to work around business obstacles. Excellent consultative selling skills needed to successfully win business based on value-based selling. Test Engineer Salary & Benefits Salary- Circa 50,000 Bonus of 10% (performance related) Company Pension Company Car Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Merchandiser - Grantham Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Grantham Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Supervisor will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2904/L97801/(phone number removed)/R/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
May 16, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Supervisor will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2904/L97801/(phone number removed)/R/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Job Title: Helpdesk Operative Location: UCLH Hospitals, London CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Support to join our team in London. The main feature of this role will be to provide exceptional customer service and ensure effective operation of the site wide helpdesk. To offer support to the CBRE managerial staff on site and provide administrative support to the contract, maintaining concise records and details of CBRE and client information. The role will require close liaison with the engineers, office team, site team and client. Including various ad-hoc duties. This role will form part of the CBRE UCLH team who provide first line support for all reactive calls reported by the NHS Trust and staff on site. CBRE provide 24/7 service delivery support for the hospitals. RESPONSIBILITIES Take full ownership of the helpdesk and PPM management systems ensuring key stakeholders are kept up to date with any outstanding issues (overdue PPM's, issues with completed PPM's, corrective works from PPM, outstanding reactive work orders). Management and control of all Helpdesk calls/work orders and the day to day running and tracking of all reactive tasks. Consistently liaise with any/all stakeholders who have on-going problems to resolve these in a timely manner, ensuring an explanation is provided for any delays (i.e. parts on order, out of hours work etc) Ensuring that the helpdesk system and telephones are always manned. Answering all calls and emails in a professional and timely manner Determine the nature, priority of faults based on information provided by the client Monitoring calls received from the customer through to call completion and updating records Liaise and keep site teams informed on all aspects of problems, defect and deficiencies. Raising the correct work orders on the CAFM system, ensuring all information is fully detailed, documented and tracked regularly. Raise and assign work orders to relevant resources. Closure of vendors work orders on the CAFM system, ensuring all paperwork is saved and forwarded to site teams and requestors are kept fully updated on progress. Ensure all works orders are 'closed off' once completed satisfactorily. Weekly/monthly allocation and closure of PPM tasks on the CAFM system. Produce daily/weekly/monthly progress reports detailing reasons for tasks complete/outstanding as necessary and as required. Compiling and entering information required for the client monthly reports. Preparing the figures to ensure the best results are met and achieving the timescales met. Customer contact (internal and external), which may involve travel to other sites. Ensuring full auditable trails of all jobs (reactive and PPM). Managing the supply chain and drive them to attend within required SLA's Driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's Allocation of internal engineers to call outs and maintenance visits, driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's. Contact vendors to obtain dates for upcoming PPMs in line with OP18 dates. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the contract and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract scope. Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations. Promote and maintain CBRE culture. Effective communication with all levels of internal teams and external customers. Familiar with daily operations and the specific scope of the contract. Undertake any ad-hoc duties as instructed by the Helpdesk & Systems Manager, Head of Compliance or Account Director. PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent standard), which will include an English and Maths qualification. Education to A-Level/HNC standard would be beneficial Training Proficient in the use of MS Office applications. Excel skills to include basic functions, v-lookups, etc. Experience of using Dynamics, Concept, Maximo. Experience Experience of a similar customer facing role in a medium-sized business. Experience of working within an NHS or Healthcare environment would be advantageous. Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with Senior Managers, clients, suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities. Aptitudes Excellent command of the English language demonstrated through good verbal and written communication. Must be detail conscious, accurate and methodical in approach. Strong organizational and communication skills Able to work systematically and use own initiative. Able to work on more than one task at any given time. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Character Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus, and promote a sense of team spirit and good morale within the office. Reliable, able to complete work within required time frame and manage own deadline requirements. Calm manner able to work under pressure and against rapidly changing demands and priorities. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to other areas of the business on occasions, as required.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Helpdesk Operative Location: UCLH Hospitals, London CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Support to join our team in London. The main feature of this role will be to provide exceptional customer service and ensure effective operation of the site wide helpdesk. To offer support to the CBRE managerial staff on site and provide administrative support to the contract, maintaining concise records and details of CBRE and client information. The role will require close liaison with the engineers, office team, site team and client. Including various ad-hoc duties. This role will form part of the CBRE UCLH team who provide first line support for all reactive calls reported by the NHS Trust and staff on site. CBRE provide 24/7 service delivery support for the hospitals. RESPONSIBILITIES Take full ownership of the helpdesk and PPM management systems ensuring key stakeholders are kept up to date with any outstanding issues (overdue PPM's, issues with completed PPM's, corrective works from PPM, outstanding reactive work orders). Management and control of all Helpdesk calls/work orders and the day to day running and tracking of all reactive tasks. Consistently liaise with any/all stakeholders who have on-going problems to resolve these in a timely manner, ensuring an explanation is provided for any delays (i.e. parts on order, out of hours work etc) Ensuring that the helpdesk system and telephones are always manned. Answering all calls and emails in a professional and timely manner Determine the nature, priority of faults based on information provided by the client Monitoring calls received from the customer through to call completion and updating records Liaise and keep site teams informed on all aspects of problems, defect and deficiencies. Raising the correct work orders on the CAFM system, ensuring all information is fully detailed, documented and tracked regularly. Raise and assign work orders to relevant resources. Closure of vendors work orders on the CAFM system, ensuring all paperwork is saved and forwarded to site teams and requestors are kept fully updated on progress. Ensure all works orders are 'closed off' once completed satisfactorily. Weekly/monthly allocation and closure of PPM tasks on the CAFM system. Produce daily/weekly/monthly progress reports detailing reasons for tasks complete/outstanding as necessary and as required. Compiling and entering information required for the client monthly reports. Preparing the figures to ensure the best results are met and achieving the timescales met. Customer contact (internal and external), which may involve travel to other sites. Ensuring full auditable trails of all jobs (reactive and PPM). Managing the supply chain and drive them to attend within required SLA's Driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's Allocation of internal engineers to call outs and maintenance visits, driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's. Contact vendors to obtain dates for upcoming PPMs in line with OP18 dates. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the contract and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract scope. Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations. Promote and maintain CBRE culture. Effective communication with all levels of internal teams and external customers. Familiar with daily operations and the specific scope of the contract. Undertake any ad-hoc duties as instructed by the Helpdesk & Systems Manager, Head of Compliance or Account Director. PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent standard), which will include an English and Maths qualification. Education to A-Level/HNC standard would be beneficial Training Proficient in the use of MS Office applications. Excel skills to include basic functions, v-lookups, etc. Experience of using Dynamics, Concept, Maximo. Experience Experience of a similar customer facing role in a medium-sized business. Experience of working within an NHS or Healthcare environment would be advantageous. Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with Senior Managers, clients, suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities. Aptitudes Excellent command of the English language demonstrated through good verbal and written communication. Must be detail conscious, accurate and methodical in approach. Strong organizational and communication skills Able to work systematically and use own initiative. Able to work on more than one task at any given time. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Character Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus, and promote a sense of team spirit and good morale within the office. Reliable, able to complete work within required time frame and manage own deadline requirements. Calm manner able to work under pressure and against rapidly changing demands and priorities. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to other areas of the business on occasions, as required.
Merchandiser - Glastonbury Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Glastonbury Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
Merchandiser - Frodsham Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Frodsham Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Location Allowance if applicable Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
Field-Based Account Manager Location: Horsforth (Field-based, across your assigned region typically covering the M1 corridor and surrounding areas) Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 plus generous discretionary company bonus and company car Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), discretionary quarterly bonus, company pension, hybrid working, progression opportunities, supportive team environment The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Field-Based Account Manager to join a well-established and growing business within the packaging consultancy industry , recognised as leaders within their field. Specialising in delivering tailored packaging solutions, the business partners with blue-chip clients across sectors including FMCG, retail, logistics and manufacturing. In this role, you will manage and develop a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, loyalty and engagement. You will play a key role in driving sales performance, maintaining strong relationships across multiple sites, and identifying new opportunities within existing accounts to support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Attend regular face-to-face client meetings to manage and develop key accounts Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and engagement Achieve sales and GP targets across monthly, quarterly and annual timeframes Identify and maximise opportunities within accounts, including increasing product penetration, share of wallet and new revenue streams Build strong relationships across multiple sites and contacts within each account Ensure customers are using the most effective and efficient solutions for their needs Maintain and improve pricing and margins where possible Manage and maintain a strong and accurate pipeline Follow up on all opportunities and quotations effectively Record all client interactions accurately on the CRM system Delegate administrative tasks to internal support teams, providing clear direction Work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient handling of quotes, orders and account activity Carry out account analysis, reviewing spend and profitability to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement About You Previous experience in a field-based account management or sales role Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage margins and drive growth Proven ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders and sites Proactive and organised, with strong time management skills Confident managing a pipeline and identifying new opportunities Able to analyse account performance and take action to improve results Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone Driven, professional and customer-focused in your approach If you are a driven, sales hungry and ambitious sales professional, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link or contact Unity Resourcing.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Field-Based Account Manager Location: Horsforth (Field-based, across your assigned region typically covering the M1 corridor and surrounding areas) Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 plus generous discretionary company bonus and company car Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), discretionary quarterly bonus, company pension, hybrid working, progression opportunities, supportive team environment The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Field-Based Account Manager to join a well-established and growing business within the packaging consultancy industry , recognised as leaders within their field. Specialising in delivering tailored packaging solutions, the business partners with blue-chip clients across sectors including FMCG, retail, logistics and manufacturing. In this role, you will manage and develop a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, loyalty and engagement. You will play a key role in driving sales performance, maintaining strong relationships across multiple sites, and identifying new opportunities within existing accounts to support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Attend regular face-to-face client meetings to manage and develop key accounts Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention and engagement Achieve sales and GP targets across monthly, quarterly and annual timeframes Identify and maximise opportunities within accounts, including increasing product penetration, share of wallet and new revenue streams Build strong relationships across multiple sites and contacts within each account Ensure customers are using the most effective and efficient solutions for their needs Maintain and improve pricing and margins where possible Manage and maintain a strong and accurate pipeline Follow up on all opportunities and quotations effectively Record all client interactions accurately on the CRM system Delegate administrative tasks to internal support teams, providing clear direction Work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient handling of quotes, orders and account activity Carry out account analysis, reviewing spend and profitability to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement About You Previous experience in a field-based account management or sales role Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage margins and drive growth Proven ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders and sites Proactive and organised, with strong time management skills Confident managing a pipeline and identifying new opportunities Able to analyse account performance and take action to improve results Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone Driven, professional and customer-focused in your approach If you are a driven, sales hungry and ambitious sales professional, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link or contact Unity Resourcing.
BODYSHOP RECEPTIONIST Basic Salary: 27,000 - 29,000 Working Hours:Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday (1in2) 8am - 12pm (paid as overtime) Location:Petersfield New vacancy for a Bodyshop Receptionist to join a busy accident repair centre. Reporting to the Body Shop Manager, the main purpose of the job is to deal with customer requirements for vehicle repair in an efficient and courteous manner and to ensure a high standard of customer service. Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Receptionist Excellent Customer Service Multi-tasking and prioritising tasks Attention to detail in all administration Skills and Qualifications of a Bodyshop Receptionist Experience of working in a modern accident repair centre Excellent customer service and organisation skills Good IT skills Experience of cash credit control Excellent administrative skills Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work within a team environment This is a full-time, permanent position for a skilled and courteous Bodyshop Receptionist to earn a Competitive salary together with excellent brand approvals and benefit from company culture where career progression is encouraged. Previous experience in a Bodyshop environment is essential. If you are interested in this Bodyshop Receptionist vacancy, please contact Andy and quote job number 53297
May 16, 2026
Full time
BODYSHOP RECEPTIONIST Basic Salary: 27,000 - 29,000 Working Hours:Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday (1in2) 8am - 12pm (paid as overtime) Location:Petersfield New vacancy for a Bodyshop Receptionist to join a busy accident repair centre. Reporting to the Body Shop Manager, the main purpose of the job is to deal with customer requirements for vehicle repair in an efficient and courteous manner and to ensure a high standard of customer service. Responsibilities of a Bodyshop Receptionist Excellent Customer Service Multi-tasking and prioritising tasks Attention to detail in all administration Skills and Qualifications of a Bodyshop Receptionist Experience of working in a modern accident repair centre Excellent customer service and organisation skills Good IT skills Experience of cash credit control Excellent administrative skills Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work within a team environment This is a full-time, permanent position for a skilled and courteous Bodyshop Receptionist to earn a Competitive salary together with excellent brand approvals and benefit from company culture where career progression is encouraged. Previous experience in a Bodyshop environment is essential. If you are interested in this Bodyshop Receptionist vacancy, please contact Andy and quote job number 53297
Customer Service Advisor Penrith / Hybrid £33,100 + package Full time, permanent Our client is committed to creating exceptional homes and an exceptional journey for every customer. Their Customer Service team is central to that mission, and they are looking for a proactive, people-focused Customer Services Advisor to help deliver a consistently outstanding aftercare experience across the region. If you re passionate about customer service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. About the Role You ll be the friendly, knowledgeable first point of contact for customers, supporting them throughout their post-completion journey and ensuring their experience reflects 5 standards. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience & Communication Act as a brand ambassador, delivering a warm, professional service at all times Manage inbound calls, emails, and enquiries in line with agreed service levels Carry out post-completion courtesy calls to gather feedback and encourage customer survey participation Complaint & Case Management Coordinate and administer complaints in line with the New Homes Quality Code Liaise with internal teams to gather accurate information and support detailed responses Track complaint progress, provide updates in regional meetings, and escalate where necessary Operational Support Maintain customer journey trackers and complaint logs Triage customer-reported defects and ensure clear communication with Build teams Support defect management on completed developments, including scheduling maintenance Provide cross-regional support when required to maintain service continuity Collaboration & Insight Work closely with Build, Sales, and Customer Service teams to deliver efficient aftercare Share feedback and insights to improve customer satisfaction and service performance Support colleagues with queries and contribute to consistent, high-quality responses Compliance & Standards Ensure all communications and data handling meet GDPR and IT security requirements Uphold Health & Safety standards in all customer and site interactions Take responsibility for the appropriate use of company equipment About You Strong customer relationship skills, both over the phone and in person Excellent written and verbal communication Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems Experience in a customer service role A collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple teams Desirable: Understanding of build processes and their impact on customers Knowledge of the New Homes Quality Code or housing sector customer service Why Join? This is an opportunity to shape the customer experience at a key stage of the journey. You ll be part of a supportive regional team, with the chance to develop your skills and progress into a Customer Services Manager role over time. If you re motivated by helping people, solving problems, and delivering service you can be proud of, we d love to hear from you
May 16, 2026
Full time
Customer Service Advisor Penrith / Hybrid £33,100 + package Full time, permanent Our client is committed to creating exceptional homes and an exceptional journey for every customer. Their Customer Service team is central to that mission, and they are looking for a proactive, people-focused Customer Services Advisor to help deliver a consistently outstanding aftercare experience across the region. If you re passionate about customer service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. About the Role You ll be the friendly, knowledgeable first point of contact for customers, supporting them throughout their post-completion journey and ensuring their experience reflects 5 standards. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience & Communication Act as a brand ambassador, delivering a warm, professional service at all times Manage inbound calls, emails, and enquiries in line with agreed service levels Carry out post-completion courtesy calls to gather feedback and encourage customer survey participation Complaint & Case Management Coordinate and administer complaints in line with the New Homes Quality Code Liaise with internal teams to gather accurate information and support detailed responses Track complaint progress, provide updates in regional meetings, and escalate where necessary Operational Support Maintain customer journey trackers and complaint logs Triage customer-reported defects and ensure clear communication with Build teams Support defect management on completed developments, including scheduling maintenance Provide cross-regional support when required to maintain service continuity Collaboration & Insight Work closely with Build, Sales, and Customer Service teams to deliver efficient aftercare Share feedback and insights to improve customer satisfaction and service performance Support colleagues with queries and contribute to consistent, high-quality responses Compliance & Standards Ensure all communications and data handling meet GDPR and IT security requirements Uphold Health & Safety standards in all customer and site interactions Take responsibility for the appropriate use of company equipment About You Strong customer relationship skills, both over the phone and in person Excellent written and verbal communication Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems Experience in a customer service role A collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple teams Desirable: Understanding of build processes and their impact on customers Knowledge of the New Homes Quality Code or housing sector customer service Why Join? This is an opportunity to shape the customer experience at a key stage of the journey. You ll be part of a supportive regional team, with the chance to develop your skills and progress into a Customer Services Manager role over time. If you re motivated by helping people, solving problems, and delivering service you can be proud of, we d love to hear from you
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Sun: Please note: This role is contracted to 44.2 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Supervisor will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/0805/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
May 16, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be: Mon: Full-time (Days) Tues: Full-time (Days) Weds: Full-time (Days) Thurs: Full-time (Days) Fri: Full-time (Days) Sat: Sun: Please note: This role is contracted to 44.2 weeks per year Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Supervisor will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/0805/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Merchandiser - Farnborough Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Additional location allowance £0.76 per hour Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
May 16, 2026
Full time
Merchandiser - Farnborough Flexible, part time zero hour contract Pay Rate - £14.24 Per hour (includes Holiday Pay) Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility Plus: Additional location allowance £0.76 per hour Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required. We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week (not guaranteed) With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 retailers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career. About the role: As an Instore Merchandiser, you'll bring products to life out in the world on the shop floor. You'll own your territory, taking care of point-of-sale placement to stock replenishment and auditing. You'll take pride in first-class standards, creating and maintaining visually impactful displays, and building strong relationships with store colleagues and managers. You'll be the person who keeps everything in order, ensuring that stock is replenished and that displays stay on-brand. You'll take charge of your own cost-effective journey plan and make every visit count. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and loves to engage with others, this role is for you. Click on the link below to read the full job description. What we can offer you As well as the opportunity to work flexibly around your other commitments and additional earning opportunity on a flexible contract we can offer you: Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme and Mental Health Allies Share save scheme and more! About you Previous Merchandising experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. However, you will need: A friendly confident personality with a can do attitude. Excellent communication skills, high integrity and reliable. To be located within 15 miles of advertised area. Ability to work on own initiative and make the right decisions under pressure. Full commitment to providing excellent customer service. Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Whether you're looking for a career within a leading Field Marketing Company part of a FTSE PLC in Smiths News, or a flexible additional earning opportunity we have a wide range of opportunities to suit you. Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website !
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and people-focused Property Manager to join the Key Worker Services Team. If you re looking to play a central role in managing vibrant sites that provide essential accommodation and support to healthcare professionals, this could be the perfect next step for you. We re seeking a proactive and customer-driven Property Manager to be based in Slough. In this role, you ll lead high-quality contract management services that consistently deliver exceptional customer experience. You ll be solutions-oriented, committed to service improvement, and a trusted partner to our clients. To thrive here, you ll bring energy, resilience and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service under pressure. Your ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders will set you apart. As a Property Manager your work will directly influence resident satisfaction, help build trust, and ensure people have a safe, comfortable home they re happy to live in. You ll be the primary point of contact for residents across your patch in Wexham, Slough. From managing incoming nominations and working closely with NHS partners to verify identities, through to setting up new tenancies, you ll be the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly. You ll take ownership of maintaining and securing the estate, ensuring full regulatory compliance is met at all times. This includes completing and tracking fire safety actions, carrying out regular estate and health & safety inspections, and ensuring everything is properly documented for audit purposes. As the on-site lead, you ll be at the heart of day-to-day operations and will provide assurance and updates to your line manager and senior colleagues. You ll also manage antisocial behaviour cases, handle complaints, raise and monitor repairs, and oversee voids from start to finish. In addition, you ll ensure adherence to third-party contracts and maintain strong working relationships with external partners. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in a unique community supporting residents who need long-term stability as well as healthcare professionals from the UK and overseas who rely on short-term accommodation. We re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about housing, committed to great service, and proud to take ownership of the estates they manage. What you'll bring: A commitment to delivering a responsive, efficient and customer-focused service, ensuring every resident feels supported and valued. A strong track record of building great relationships and communicating clearly with residents, colleagues and partners. A solution-focused mindset you re resilient, determined and bring a positive, can-do attitude, always keeping your promises to residents. The confidence to challenge processes and push boundaries where needed to achieve the best possible outcomes for customers. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle a busy, complex workload while meeting key deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of customers and partners. Demonstrable experience in a similar property or housing management role. The ability to manage fast-paced move-ins independently, accurately and with attention to detail. Experience in raising maintenance issues and managing repairs through to full completion. An understanding of how to maximise rental income and minimise void periods, supporting wider business performance. A solid grasp of legislative requirements and compliance standards, ensuring all properties and operations meet regulatory expectations. Experience delivering effective tenancy and asset management to ensure strong outcomes and value for money. The ability to carry out regular estate inspections in line with housing management, health and safety and compliance expectations. Confidence in leading resident and stakeholder engagement, helping build a positive, connected community. What Skills You Will Have: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, paired with excellent customer service abilities. You work confidently as part of a dynamic team and stay positive when challenges arise. A proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Strong awareness of budgetary considerations and financial risks, especially in relation to meeting contractual obligations. Confident use of the MS Office Suite, including Excel, Microsoft Teams and CRM systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365). Experience in managing complaints within target times, handling sensitive situations professionally and achieving positive outcomes for residents. A broad understanding of tenancy and housing management responsibilities. In-depth knowledge of assured shorthold tenancies and licence agreements, including the associated legal notices and processes. A solid understanding of legal procedures relating to breaches of tenancy and rent arrears. Experience conducting regular estate inspections, with the ability to independently identify risks to residents. The ability to spot and implement day-to-day process improvements, driving greater efficiency and consistency across operations Salary Contract Type Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £36.039 per annum to £40.000 per annum (London weighted salary) Working Location: Wexham Slough Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme
May 16, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and people-focused Property Manager to join the Key Worker Services Team. If you re looking to play a central role in managing vibrant sites that provide essential accommodation and support to healthcare professionals, this could be the perfect next step for you. We re seeking a proactive and customer-driven Property Manager to be based in Slough. In this role, you ll lead high-quality contract management services that consistently deliver exceptional customer experience. You ll be solutions-oriented, committed to service improvement, and a trusted partner to our clients. To thrive here, you ll bring energy, resilience and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service under pressure. Your ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders will set you apart. As a Property Manager your work will directly influence resident satisfaction, help build trust, and ensure people have a safe, comfortable home they re happy to live in. You ll be the primary point of contact for residents across your patch in Wexham, Slough. From managing incoming nominations and working closely with NHS partners to verify identities, through to setting up new tenancies, you ll be the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly. You ll take ownership of maintaining and securing the estate, ensuring full regulatory compliance is met at all times. This includes completing and tracking fire safety actions, carrying out regular estate and health & safety inspections, and ensuring everything is properly documented for audit purposes. As the on-site lead, you ll be at the heart of day-to-day operations and will provide assurance and updates to your line manager and senior colleagues. You ll also manage antisocial behaviour cases, handle complaints, raise and monitor repairs, and oversee voids from start to finish. In addition, you ll ensure adherence to third-party contracts and maintain strong working relationships with external partners. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in a unique community supporting residents who need long-term stability as well as healthcare professionals from the UK and overseas who rely on short-term accommodation. We re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about housing, committed to great service, and proud to take ownership of the estates they manage. What you'll bring: A commitment to delivering a responsive, efficient and customer-focused service, ensuring every resident feels supported and valued. A strong track record of building great relationships and communicating clearly with residents, colleagues and partners. A solution-focused mindset you re resilient, determined and bring a positive, can-do attitude, always keeping your promises to residents. The confidence to challenge processes and push boundaries where needed to achieve the best possible outcomes for customers. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle a busy, complex workload while meeting key deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of customers and partners. Demonstrable experience in a similar property or housing management role. The ability to manage fast-paced move-ins independently, accurately and with attention to detail. Experience in raising maintenance issues and managing repairs through to full completion. An understanding of how to maximise rental income and minimise void periods, supporting wider business performance. A solid grasp of legislative requirements and compliance standards, ensuring all properties and operations meet regulatory expectations. Experience delivering effective tenancy and asset management to ensure strong outcomes and value for money. The ability to carry out regular estate inspections in line with housing management, health and safety and compliance expectations. Confidence in leading resident and stakeholder engagement, helping build a positive, connected community. What Skills You Will Have: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, paired with excellent customer service abilities. You work confidently as part of a dynamic team and stay positive when challenges arise. A proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Strong awareness of budgetary considerations and financial risks, especially in relation to meeting contractual obligations. Confident use of the MS Office Suite, including Excel, Microsoft Teams and CRM systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365). Experience in managing complaints within target times, handling sensitive situations professionally and achieving positive outcomes for residents. A broad understanding of tenancy and housing management responsibilities. In-depth knowledge of assured shorthold tenancies and licence agreements, including the associated legal notices and processes. A solid understanding of legal procedures relating to breaches of tenancy and rent arrears. Experience conducting regular estate inspections, with the ability to independently identify risks to residents. The ability to spot and implement day-to-day process improvements, driving greater efficiency and consistency across operations Salary Contract Type Permanent - Full Time - 35 hours Salary: £36.039 per annum to £40.000 per annum (London weighted salary) Working Location: Wexham Slough Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme
Finance Manager Qualified Accountant Your new company Global IT services and solutions provider, trusted by clients to deliver innovative technology, scalable digital transformation, and exceptional customer experience. As the company continues to grow, they're looking to strengthen their Finance function with a forward-thinking, commercially astute Finance Manager. Your new role As Senior Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust financial oversight across the business. Partnering with senior leaders, you will guide financial planning, support investment decisions, and drive continuous improvement in our financial processes. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across multiple business units Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes Manage and develop a high-performing finance team Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management Lead business case development for major technology initiatives and capital investments Partner with operational and technical teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration planning What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong commercial acumen.Essential Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting Experience managing and developing teams Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-evolving industry such as technology or professional services What you'll get in return Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid flexible work model Clear progression and development pathways The chance to influence high-impact initiatives in a global tech business A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 16, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Qualified Accountant Your new company Global IT services and solutions provider, trusted by clients to deliver innovative technology, scalable digital transformation, and exceptional customer experience. As the company continues to grow, they're looking to strengthen their Finance function with a forward-thinking, commercially astute Finance Manager. Your new role As Senior Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust financial oversight across the business. Partnering with senior leaders, you will guide financial planning, support investment decisions, and drive continuous improvement in our financial processes. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across multiple business units Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes Manage and develop a high-performing finance team Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management Lead business case development for major technology initiatives and capital investments Partner with operational and technical teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration planning What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong commercial acumen.Essential Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting Experience managing and developing teams Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-evolving industry such as technology or professional services What you'll get in return Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid flexible work model Clear progression and development pathways The chance to influence high-impact initiatives in a global tech business A supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
