JOB TITLE: Retail Manager LOCATION: Alderley Edge DATE WRITTEN: May 2026 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Retail Area Manager PRIMARY PURPOSE: To manage an Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop located in the Cheshire area, ensuring efficient and effective management of colleagues, volunteers, premises, sales, and stock to provide a high-quality retail service in relation to agreed performance targets. To achieve the maximum potential of funds for Age UK Cheshire by achieving charity retail standards and community engagement. To ensure all appropriate standards of security and health and safety are met. To organise and manage the day-to-day operations of the store including effective communication with the Head of Retail and reporting of relevant data. Main Duties: 1. To ensure that the Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop achieves required standards of performance and agreed sales targets: Maximisation of sales through stock rotation, correct pricing, brand awareness and merchandising, to use the full potential of the stock available to you. To gain Gift Aid on eligible donations to Age UK Cheshire to maximise funds for the charity in line with HMRC guidelines. This includes signing up new donors to the scheme and selling stock accordingly. Responsible for managing, training, and developing the Assistant Retail Manager to achieve pre-set objectives. Support, train, and coordinate the work of volunteers in the shop as required. Working with the Assistant Retail Manager to ensure that the shop complies with all the relevant legislation, trading standards and health and safety. Ensuring stock from donors is correctly received and stored within the shop. Working with the Area Retail Manager to make certain of timely collections and suitable deliveries to merchandise appropriately and safely. Administrative systems and working practices to include daily and weekly sales reports, charity log and financial information. Identify stock which can maximise income when sold via e-commerce, auctions, or other sales opportunities. To plan and prioritise special promotions, seasonal adjustments, and sale events. Ensuring professional signage throughout the shop; to be clear and on brand. Engage with the Retail Operations Manager regularly to create a cohesive working relationship with the wider retail team in order to gain support and advice 2. Maintain a high level of commercial awareness by staying informed of sales trends, stock position and local competition. 3. To work as a member of the wider retail team to ensure that all shops across the region are covered appropriately. Have a flexible approach to days worked and location, to provide support to other colleagues and providing holiday cover for the Assistant Retail Manager. 4. To participate in recruitment, induction, training and deployment of colleagues and volunteers. To work with other organisations when necessary to ensure compliance with all legislation and good practice. 5. To develop and manage designated volunteers through appropriate training and development, to ensure that they can take responsibility for the running of the shop in the absence of paid colleagues, including holiday cover if necessary. 6. Implement the highest standards of customer care and service. 7. To maximise income by participating in fundraising and trading opportunities. 8. To take responsibility for the shop to implement shop procedures, as follows: - To act as a key holder at an assigned location To prepare the shop for opening by the correct time To close the shop at the correct time and ensuring the shop is secure before leaving To assist in the acquisition of donations including furniture and to liaise with the Area Retail Manager on collection and delivery procedures To sort, prepare and price stock to in line with charity retail processes. To present stock in the sales area to the agreed standard To recruit, train, organise, supervise, and care for the welfare of colleagues and volunteer helpers To reconcile the cash register, banking and to work to Age UK Cheshire s financial policies and procedures To complete paperwork as necessary, to include use of information technology on computerised systems To carry out Age UK Cheshire s policy on Health and Safety of colleagues and customers, including all manual handling policies and procedures for goods and furniture, emergency and accident procedures, trading standard policy, refunds and exchange policy. 9. To use initiative to ensure any issues in the shop are resolved quickly and effectively. To follow the correct reporting procedure to inform the Health & Safety Manager of any problems or concerns. 10. To understand and achieve daily/weekly/monthly/annual targets which will be reviewed regularly with the job holder. To undertake performance related reviews with Assistant Retail Managers as required. 11. To be a role model for Age UK s mission statement and values and to understand how the role of a Retail Manager complements this. 12. To undertake such duties as may from time to time be reasonably requested by management within the flexible definition of the post. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria: - strong communicator with the ability to deliver team messages, deal with customer issues and resolve problems with firmness and fairness. - ability to understand and interpret financial information in order to manage shop performance outcomes. - good administrative and organisational skills with the ability to undertake banking tasks, keep basic records and organise resources in a busy environment. - the ability to recognise stock potential in order to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation. - supervisory experience with the ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team. - IT literate - ability to travel freely between shops (ideally full driving licence and use of a properly insured vehicle during work hours). Desirable Criteria: - basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations and ability to identify potential risks to include items that sold under Health & Safety regulations. - proven retail experience - experience of working with volunteers. - general understanding/empathy with the aims of the organisation. Processing stock deliveries will regularly involve carrying and moving heavy stock. You will also be on your feet for long periods of time. On occasions you may be required to work on your own within the shop. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The organisation currently operates 9 charity shops and has ambitious plans to open more charity shops which all help to provide funds for the charity to deliver its services for older people in Cheshire, as well as being a location to promote Age UK Cheshire services. All Age UK Cheshire shops sell unwanted household and personal goods donated by the public and other commercial companies. The success of the shops is dependent upon achieving a regular adequate supply of donations. Age UK Cheshire shops have established a reputation for selling good quality items, well presented and at reasonable prices. The shop staffing structure is supported by volunteer helpers. They do not receive any payment other than the reimbursement of their exact travel costs from their home to the shop. The shops are all expected to trade profitably. Their function is to provide income to the organisation. Each shop is given a weekly sales target to achieve to produce a targeted net profit once rents and other costs have been deducted. Each shop has a mixture of staff and volunteers covering a 6- or 7-day working period. The Retail Manager will be supported by an Assistant Retail Manager working flexibly to provide cover at the shop. At times you might be asked to cover other shops depending on staffing issues, so flexibility is a must. Volunteer support is key to the success of the operation and development of designated volunteers who can take responsibility for the shop, during some periods of staff absence. Location: Shop Base Alderley Edge. You may be required to cover other shops on an ad hoc basis. Hours: 36.25 hours per week, worked over 5 days Monday to Sunday. Hours are required to be flexible to ensure that the shop is staffed appropriately. There may be a requirement to travel between shops. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to work 6 days per week. The role will require working over the Christmas period and potentially all bank holidays. Salary: £25452.03 per annum (£13.50 per hour). Overtime payments can be paid for exceptional circumstances where additional days have been worked. Pension: Age UK Cheshire has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme in place for eligible employees. Leave: 25 days leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays) rising after 5 years continuous service by one day per year (pro rata) to a maximum of 30 days leave after 10 years. Contract: All new staff are subject to a three-month probationary period. 4 weeks notice is required to terminate employment by either side i.e., the employee or Age UK Cheshire. During the probationary period, one week s notice is required by either side. Health Care: . click apply for full job details
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Retail Manager LOCATION: Alderley Edge DATE WRITTEN: May 2026 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Retail Area Manager PRIMARY PURPOSE: To manage an Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop located in the Cheshire area, ensuring efficient and effective management of colleagues, volunteers, premises, sales, and stock to provide a high-quality retail service in relation to agreed performance targets. To achieve the maximum potential of funds for Age UK Cheshire by achieving charity retail standards and community engagement. To ensure all appropriate standards of security and health and safety are met. To organise and manage the day-to-day operations of the store including effective communication with the Head of Retail and reporting of relevant data. Main Duties: 1. To ensure that the Age UK Cheshire Charity Shop achieves required standards of performance and agreed sales targets: Maximisation of sales through stock rotation, correct pricing, brand awareness and merchandising, to use the full potential of the stock available to you. To gain Gift Aid on eligible donations to Age UK Cheshire to maximise funds for the charity in line with HMRC guidelines. This includes signing up new donors to the scheme and selling stock accordingly. Responsible for managing, training, and developing the Assistant Retail Manager to achieve pre-set objectives. Support, train, and coordinate the work of volunteers in the shop as required. Working with the Assistant Retail Manager to ensure that the shop complies with all the relevant legislation, trading standards and health and safety. Ensuring stock from donors is correctly received and stored within the shop. Working with the Area Retail Manager to make certain of timely collections and suitable deliveries to merchandise appropriately and safely. Administrative systems and working practices to include daily and weekly sales reports, charity log and financial information. Identify stock which can maximise income when sold via e-commerce, auctions, or other sales opportunities. To plan and prioritise special promotions, seasonal adjustments, and sale events. Ensuring professional signage throughout the shop; to be clear and on brand. Engage with the Retail Operations Manager regularly to create a cohesive working relationship with the wider retail team in order to gain support and advice 2. Maintain a high level of commercial awareness by staying informed of sales trends, stock position and local competition. 3. To work as a member of the wider retail team to ensure that all shops across the region are covered appropriately. Have a flexible approach to days worked and location, to provide support to other colleagues and providing holiday cover for the Assistant Retail Manager. 4. To participate in recruitment, induction, training and deployment of colleagues and volunteers. To work with other organisations when necessary to ensure compliance with all legislation and good practice. 5. To develop and manage designated volunteers through appropriate training and development, to ensure that they can take responsibility for the running of the shop in the absence of paid colleagues, including holiday cover if necessary. 6. Implement the highest standards of customer care and service. 7. To maximise income by participating in fundraising and trading opportunities. 8. To take responsibility for the shop to implement shop procedures, as follows: - To act as a key holder at an assigned location To prepare the shop for opening by the correct time To close the shop at the correct time and ensuring the shop is secure before leaving To assist in the acquisition of donations including furniture and to liaise with the Area Retail Manager on collection and delivery procedures To sort, prepare and price stock to in line with charity retail processes. To present stock in the sales area to the agreed standard To recruit, train, organise, supervise, and care for the welfare of colleagues and volunteer helpers To reconcile the cash register, banking and to work to Age UK Cheshire s financial policies and procedures To complete paperwork as necessary, to include use of information technology on computerised systems To carry out Age UK Cheshire s policy on Health and Safety of colleagues and customers, including all manual handling policies and procedures for goods and furniture, emergency and accident procedures, trading standard policy, refunds and exchange policy. 9. To use initiative to ensure any issues in the shop are resolved quickly and effectively. To follow the correct reporting procedure to inform the Health & Safety Manager of any problems or concerns. 10. To understand and achieve daily/weekly/monthly/annual targets which will be reviewed regularly with the job holder. To undertake performance related reviews with Assistant Retail Managers as required. 11. To be a role model for Age UK s mission statement and values and to understand how the role of a Retail Manager complements this. 12. To undertake such duties as may from time to time be reasonably requested by management within the flexible definition of the post. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Criteria: - strong communicator with the ability to deliver team messages, deal with customer issues and resolve problems with firmness and fairness. - ability to understand and interpret financial information in order to manage shop performance outcomes. - good administrative and organisational skills with the ability to undertake banking tasks, keep basic records and organise resources in a busy environment. - the ability to recognise stock potential in order to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation. - supervisory experience with the ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team. - IT literate - ability to travel freely between shops (ideally full driving licence and use of a properly insured vehicle during work hours). Desirable Criteria: - basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire regulations and ability to identify potential risks to include items that sold under Health & Safety regulations. - proven retail experience - experience of working with volunteers. - general understanding/empathy with the aims of the organisation. Processing stock deliveries will regularly involve carrying and moving heavy stock. You will also be on your feet for long periods of time. On occasions you may be required to work on your own within the shop. AGE UK CHESHIRE RETAIL MANAGER - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The organisation currently operates 9 charity shops and has ambitious plans to open more charity shops which all help to provide funds for the charity to deliver its services for older people in Cheshire, as well as being a location to promote Age UK Cheshire services. All Age UK Cheshire shops sell unwanted household and personal goods donated by the public and other commercial companies. The success of the shops is dependent upon achieving a regular adequate supply of donations. Age UK Cheshire shops have established a reputation for selling good quality items, well presented and at reasonable prices. The shop staffing structure is supported by volunteer helpers. They do not receive any payment other than the reimbursement of their exact travel costs from their home to the shop. The shops are all expected to trade profitably. Their function is to provide income to the organisation. Each shop is given a weekly sales target to achieve to produce a targeted net profit once rents and other costs have been deducted. Each shop has a mixture of staff and volunteers covering a 6- or 7-day working period. The Retail Manager will be supported by an Assistant Retail Manager working flexibly to provide cover at the shop. At times you might be asked to cover other shops depending on staffing issues, so flexibility is a must. Volunteer support is key to the success of the operation and development of designated volunteers who can take responsibility for the shop, during some periods of staff absence. Location: Shop Base Alderley Edge. You may be required to cover other shops on an ad hoc basis. Hours: 36.25 hours per week, worked over 5 days Monday to Sunday. Hours are required to be flexible to ensure that the shop is staffed appropriately. There may be a requirement to travel between shops. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to work 6 days per week. The role will require working over the Christmas period and potentially all bank holidays. Salary: £25452.03 per annum (£13.50 per hour). Overtime payments can be paid for exceptional circumstances where additional days have been worked. Pension: Age UK Cheshire has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme in place for eligible employees. Leave: 25 days leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays) rising after 5 years continuous service by one day per year (pro rata) to a maximum of 30 days leave after 10 years. Contract: All new staff are subject to a three-month probationary period. 4 weeks notice is required to terminate employment by either side i.e., the employee or Age UK Cheshire. During the probationary period, one week s notice is required by either side. Health Care: . click apply for full job details
Location: Bournemouth - Designate Role - willing to travel to a variety of stores Hours per Week: 39 hours Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview Salary: £34,350 per annum, plus generous bonus scheme If you love retail, you're in the right place. Are you looking to join a great place to work? We are recruiting for a Store Manager Designate to join the team! Let's talk about the job: No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Store Manager Designate (SMD) would ensure standards are maintained, audit processes are followed, and customer service and sales standards are the best on the high street. The challenge doesn't stop there - our SMDs are like a celebrity in their area, as they get the opportunity to support neighbouring stores depending on business need. Let's talk about the benefits: Up to 33 days holiday entitlement Enhanced policies such as company sick pay, maternity/parental/adoption leave and pregnancy loss. Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust Your career, your way - a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! Let's talk about you: Are you able to drive? Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience? Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment? If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for! Next steps If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck! Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us:
Jun 09, 2026
Contractor
Location: Bournemouth - Designate Role - willing to travel to a variety of stores Hours per Week: 39 hours Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview Salary: £34,350 per annum, plus generous bonus scheme If you love retail, you're in the right place. Are you looking to join a great place to work? We are recruiting for a Store Manager Designate to join the team! Let's talk about the job: No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Store Manager Designate (SMD) would ensure standards are maintained, audit processes are followed, and customer service and sales standards are the best on the high street. The challenge doesn't stop there - our SMDs are like a celebrity in their area, as they get the opportunity to support neighbouring stores depending on business need. Let's talk about the benefits: Up to 33 days holiday entitlement Enhanced policies such as company sick pay, maternity/parental/adoption leave and pregnancy loss. Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust Your career, your way - a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! Let's talk about you: Are you able to drive? Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience? Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment? If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for! Next steps If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck! Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us:
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
More About The Role We Make Morrisons From a Bradford market stall to the UK s fifth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities. We re recruiting for a high performing Café Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed. Whether you want a delicious hearty breakfast or freshly brewed coffee and a slice of cake, our Cafes are proud to serve hundreds of people on a daily basis. Our Café Managers lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service. Reporting into the Area Hospitality Manager, you will also: Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly Ensure market leading availability across the store. Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their role Enable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments Identify and develop talent within the department Build effective relationships with other operating departments Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department Take a leadership role within the store Ensure resource is planned thoroughly No doubt you'll have shopped in our stores before, but why not take a look at some of the areas our customers don't see, such as our warehouses and colleague canteens to get a real taste of life at Morrisons. Explore using our 360 tour, please click here. About You Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively As a Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About The Company Shopkeepers for over 125 years, we love providing our customers with a great shopping experience they won t find anywhere else. At just under 500 stores across the UK, our retail colleagues work as one team to provide plenty of food essentials, a great service and a buzz people enjoy. It s why our customers keep coming back for more. The UK s 5th largest supermarket, we provide great value for money and good quality fresh food and groceries to over 11 million customers every week. Our focus on freshness makes us stand out as we prepare more fresh food in-store than any other supermarket. It s challenging. It s fast-paced. But from Market Street to checkout our friendly team loves going above and beyond to bring our customers what they want. At Morrisons we believe in investing in our colleagues and industry-leading training programmes. We provide our colleagues with the opportunities they need to make it to the top. Many of our store managers started out on the shop floor. They ve been there and done that. It s how they know how to support our colleagues and help our customers so well. As part of our total rewards package we offer: 15% uncapped Morrisons discount for you (both in store and online) 10% discount for a designated friend/family member 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata Private Aviva Healthcare plan Annual bonus scheme GPhC fees paid Generous company pension contributions 4 x life assurance through our company pension scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption schemes Perks with over 850 retailers through our 'My Morri' discount platform offering cashback and instant vouchers
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
More About The Role We Make Morrisons From a Bradford market stall to the UK s fifth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities. We re recruiting for a high performing Café Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed. Whether you want a delicious hearty breakfast or freshly brewed coffee and a slice of cake, our Cafes are proud to serve hundreds of people on a daily basis. Our Café Managers lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service. Reporting into the Area Hospitality Manager, you will also: Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly Ensure market leading availability across the store. Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their role Enable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments Identify and develop talent within the department Build effective relationships with other operating departments Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department Take a leadership role within the store Ensure resource is planned thoroughly No doubt you'll have shopped in our stores before, but why not take a look at some of the areas our customers don't see, such as our warehouses and colleague canteens to get a real taste of life at Morrisons. Explore using our 360 tour, please click here. About You Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively As a Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About The Company Shopkeepers for over 125 years, we love providing our customers with a great shopping experience they won t find anywhere else. At just under 500 stores across the UK, our retail colleagues work as one team to provide plenty of food essentials, a great service and a buzz people enjoy. It s why our customers keep coming back for more. The UK s 5th largest supermarket, we provide great value for money and good quality fresh food and groceries to over 11 million customers every week. Our focus on freshness makes us stand out as we prepare more fresh food in-store than any other supermarket. It s challenging. It s fast-paced. But from Market Street to checkout our friendly team loves going above and beyond to bring our customers what they want. At Morrisons we believe in investing in our colleagues and industry-leading training programmes. We provide our colleagues with the opportunities they need to make it to the top. Many of our store managers started out on the shop floor. They ve been there and done that. It s how they know how to support our colleagues and help our customers so well. As part of our total rewards package we offer: 15% uncapped Morrisons discount for you (both in store and online) 10% discount for a designated friend/family member 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata Private Aviva Healthcare plan Annual bonus scheme GPhC fees paid Generous company pension contributions 4 x life assurance through our company pension scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption schemes Perks with over 850 retailers through our 'My Morri' discount platform offering cashback and instant vouchers
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
IT Sourcing Manager Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds / Hybrid 6 months contract Salary from £75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also available Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join our clients team on an initial 6-month contract. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week. Key Responsibilities Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of contracts and negotiates service level agreements while planning, coordinating and supervising activities related to major contracts. Analyses key themes using data from a wide range of sources and identifies possible impacts on the business. Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems. Explores issues and/or needs to establish potential causes, related issues and barriers. Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues. Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by improving and/or working within established procurement procedures. Provides advice on designing new processes and systems to achieve professional standards and desired outcomes. Delivers prescribed outcomes for a designated area, using risk management systems to ensure the organisation is not exposed to undue risks. Analyses specified problems and issues to find the best technical and/or professional solutions. Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by working within established strategic planning systems. Manages relationships with small clients to ensure their needs are met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more important client and customer relationships. Grows own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities and develops the capabilities of direct reports by working within existing development framework; provides specialised training or coaching in area of expertise to others throughout the organisation. Experience & Skills Required Experience in IT sourcing / procurement within a large organisation. Strong experience sourcing across: IT services Software and hardware Network services (highly desirable) Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiation activities Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance frameworks Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Desirable Background in insurance or pensions sectors Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities. This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 07, 2026
Contractor
IT Sourcing Manager Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds / Hybrid 6 months contract Salary from £75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also available Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join our clients team on an initial 6-month contract. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week. Key Responsibilities Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of contracts and negotiates service level agreements while planning, coordinating and supervising activities related to major contracts. Analyses key themes using data from a wide range of sources and identifies possible impacts on the business. Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems. Explores issues and/or needs to establish potential causes, related issues and barriers. Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues. Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by improving and/or working within established procurement procedures. Provides advice on designing new processes and systems to achieve professional standards and desired outcomes. Delivers prescribed outcomes for a designated area, using risk management systems to ensure the organisation is not exposed to undue risks. Analyses specified problems and issues to find the best technical and/or professional solutions. Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by working within established strategic planning systems. Manages relationships with small clients to ensure their needs are met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more important client and customer relationships. Grows own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities and develops the capabilities of direct reports by working within existing development framework; provides specialised training or coaching in area of expertise to others throughout the organisation. Experience & Skills Required Experience in IT sourcing / procurement within a large organisation. Strong experience sourcing across: IT services Software and hardware Network services (highly desirable) Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiation activities Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance frameworks Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Desirable Background in insurance or pensions sectors Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities. This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
IT Warehouse Operative Location: Droitwich Salary: National living/minimum wage - £21,157.50 - £24,784.50 per annum Job Type: Full-time contract, Mon-Fri working hours 37.5 hour a week contract. Overtime available, based on manager approval. Permanent salary. At GreensafeIT, we are an IT recycler and supplier of IT services, having overseen more than 3 million devices throughout the IT lifecycle. As a result, we are perfectly placed to provide our customers with expert guidance and advice across this complex and fast-moving market. We provide a comprehensive range of IT lifecycle services including IT spares and nationwide logistics, datacentre and office relocations, device configuration and builds, bonded stock solutions, on-site engineering support, project management services Primary Purpose of role: Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, GreensafeIT is expanding its ITAD Production Line team and recruiting multiple Production Operatives to support our growing operations. The purpose of this role is to support the processing, testing, and secure handling of IT equipment within our Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our fast-paced warehouse environment, including stock intake, secure data erasure, asset sorting, and preparing equipment for dispatch. We re looking for reliable, flexible, and team-oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to achieving daily operational targets. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the growing technology and sustainability sector, working with one of the UK s leading independent IT lifecycle specialists. Full training and support will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Processing IT equipment through our production line safely, recording key details of items received into our warehouse and process through our operational lines. Accurately book stock into the in-house asset management system. Identify damaged, missing, or non-compliant items and escalate issues to the relevant teams leads on the operational floor. Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas while following operational procedures and Health & Safety standards. Process all jobs and orders accurately in line with system instructions and operational procedures. Carry out IT asset processing activities including BIOS resets, secure data erasure, diagnostics, and basic hardware testing. Handle all equipment carefully to minimise damage and stock loss. Correctly sort, grade, and segregate IT assets as per operational procedures. Ensure stock is stored accurately both physically and within the stock management system. Assist with stock counts and inventory checks, reporting discrepancies where necessary to team leaders. Relocate and reconcile stock variances accurately. Prepare and palletise stock securely for storage or dispatch. Competencies and Behaviours: Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team. Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently. Flexible approach to supporting colleagues and operational priorities when required. Including movement in our operational production line to support other area s when needed. Cross training is provided. Adheres to all company controls and standards relating to operations, information security, environment, quality, and health & safety. Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards. Strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow processes accurately and consistently. Open to feedback and keen to develop new skills. Complies with all GreensafeIT policies, procedures, and security requirements. Contribute positively towards achieving departmental and company objectives. All required PPE will be provided and must be worn in designated areas. This role involves standing for extended periods and lifting/moving equipment in line with safe handling guidelines. Environment may include moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to outdoor loading/unloading areas. Benefits: Staff discount online store Company events Refer a friend Scheme - £150+ On-site Fully Equipped Gymnasium To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greensafe IT, please do not hesitate to apply.
Jun 06, 2026
Contractor
IT Warehouse Operative Location: Droitwich Salary: National living/minimum wage - £21,157.50 - £24,784.50 per annum Job Type: Full-time contract, Mon-Fri working hours 37.5 hour a week contract. Overtime available, based on manager approval. Permanent salary. At GreensafeIT, we are an IT recycler and supplier of IT services, having overseen more than 3 million devices throughout the IT lifecycle. As a result, we are perfectly placed to provide our customers with expert guidance and advice across this complex and fast-moving market. We provide a comprehensive range of IT lifecycle services including IT spares and nationwide logistics, datacentre and office relocations, device configuration and builds, bonded stock solutions, on-site engineering support, project management services Primary Purpose of role: Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, GreensafeIT is expanding its ITAD Production Line team and recruiting multiple Production Operatives to support our growing operations. The purpose of this role is to support the processing, testing, and secure handling of IT equipment within our Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our fast-paced warehouse environment, including stock intake, secure data erasure, asset sorting, and preparing equipment for dispatch. We re looking for reliable, flexible, and team-oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to achieving daily operational targets. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the growing technology and sustainability sector, working with one of the UK s leading independent IT lifecycle specialists. Full training and support will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Processing IT equipment through our production line safely, recording key details of items received into our warehouse and process through our operational lines. Accurately book stock into the in-house asset management system. Identify damaged, missing, or non-compliant items and escalate issues to the relevant teams leads on the operational floor. Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas while following operational procedures and Health & Safety standards. Process all jobs and orders accurately in line with system instructions and operational procedures. Carry out IT asset processing activities including BIOS resets, secure data erasure, diagnostics, and basic hardware testing. Handle all equipment carefully to minimise damage and stock loss. Correctly sort, grade, and segregate IT assets as per operational procedures. Ensure stock is stored accurately both physically and within the stock management system. Assist with stock counts and inventory checks, reporting discrepancies where necessary to team leaders. Relocate and reconcile stock variances accurately. Prepare and palletise stock securely for storage or dispatch. Competencies and Behaviours: Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team. Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently. Flexible approach to supporting colleagues and operational priorities when required. Including movement in our operational production line to support other area s when needed. Cross training is provided. Adheres to all company controls and standards relating to operations, information security, environment, quality, and health & safety. Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards. Strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow processes accurately and consistently. Open to feedback and keen to develop new skills. Complies with all GreensafeIT policies, procedures, and security requirements. Contribute positively towards achieving departmental and company objectives. All required PPE will be provided and must be worn in designated areas. This role involves standing for extended periods and lifting/moving equipment in line with safe handling guidelines. Environment may include moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to outdoor loading/unloading areas. Benefits: Staff discount online store Company events Refer a friend Scheme - £150+ On-site Fully Equipped Gymnasium To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Greensafe IT, please do not hesitate to apply.
At American Golf, we're passionate about golf and dedicated to helping golfers of all levels enhance their game. We believe in delivering exceptional service, offering expert knowledge, and providing the latest and greatest in golf products. As the largest golf retailer in Europe, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and in fostering a vibrant, customer-focused community of golf enthusiasts. As a IT Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for providing comprehensive IT support to our retail stores within the South region of the UK and Ireland. The role involves addressing day-to-day IT support needs, including managing Tills, POS systems, and payment systems, as well as supporting store refurbishments, closures, and new store openings. The engineer will also be responsible for providing training to store staff on IT systems and ensuring that all IT equipment is functioning optimally to support store operations. Key Responsibilities: IT Support for Stores: Provide on-site and remote IT support to retail stores within the assigned geographical area. Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to Tills, POS systems, payment systems and other store IT equipment. Conduct proactive maintenance on a scheduled basis to minimise long term issues Work with the IT Operations Manager to identify support trends and failures. Ensure minimal disruption to store operations by responding promptly to support requests and incidents. When needed, work with the IT Operations Manager to cover other regions or assist during peak periods. Store Projects: Assist with IT-related aspects of store refurbishments, closures and new store openings as needed. Setup and configure replacement or new IT systems when needed Work with the wider business to decommission IT equipment during store closures. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Store and Area Managers, and the IT Operations Manager to understand and meet the IT needs of the stores. Liaise with the wider IT team and external suppliers to resolve issues. Training and Guidance: Provide training to store staff on the use of IT systems. Create and distribute user guides and best practices to ensure staff are confident using IT systems. Travel and Flexibility: Travel extensively within the designated geographical area (South, Midlands, North & Ireland) to provide support. Be available for occasional after-hours support during critical store openings, refurbishments, closures or urgent issues. Ability to work from home one/two days a week depending on the needs of the stores. Travel to the head office on occasion to build relationships with the wider IT team, receive training, company events or announcements. General Support duties: Monitor and update the service desk solution. Assist with wider IT support related tickets Use, amend and add to the Knowledge Base to improve wider knowledge and understanding. Attend daily standup meetings to understand business and IT support priorities. Collaborate with external support partners for escalated technical issues. Report to the IT Operations Manager, providing updates on system status and projects. The Candidate: IT Support Experience: Proven experience in IT support, preferably in a retail environment. Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Till, POS, Payment systems and related hardware/software. Efficient Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently and effectively. Clear Communicator and Supportive: Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support non-technical staff. Organised and Multitasking Ability: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Independence & Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work independently in a field-based role. Driving & Mobility: Full UK driving license required. If you're a hands-on IT professional who thrives on solving problems and supporting teams, we want to hear from you. Join us and help keep our retail tech running smoothly across the UK and Ireland. American Golf is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected status. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of our team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. REF-(Apply online only)
Jun 06, 2026
Full time
At American Golf, we're passionate about golf and dedicated to helping golfers of all levels enhance their game. We believe in delivering exceptional service, offering expert knowledge, and providing the latest and greatest in golf products. As the largest golf retailer in Europe, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and in fostering a vibrant, customer-focused community of golf enthusiasts. As a IT Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for providing comprehensive IT support to our retail stores within the South region of the UK and Ireland. The role involves addressing day-to-day IT support needs, including managing Tills, POS systems, and payment systems, as well as supporting store refurbishments, closures, and new store openings. The engineer will also be responsible for providing training to store staff on IT systems and ensuring that all IT equipment is functioning optimally to support store operations. Key Responsibilities: IT Support for Stores: Provide on-site and remote IT support to retail stores within the assigned geographical area. Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to Tills, POS systems, payment systems and other store IT equipment. Conduct proactive maintenance on a scheduled basis to minimise long term issues Work with the IT Operations Manager to identify support trends and failures. Ensure minimal disruption to store operations by responding promptly to support requests and incidents. When needed, work with the IT Operations Manager to cover other regions or assist during peak periods. Store Projects: Assist with IT-related aspects of store refurbishments, closures and new store openings as needed. Setup and configure replacement or new IT systems when needed Work with the wider business to decommission IT equipment during store closures. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Store and Area Managers, and the IT Operations Manager to understand and meet the IT needs of the stores. Liaise with the wider IT team and external suppliers to resolve issues. Training and Guidance: Provide training to store staff on the use of IT systems. Create and distribute user guides and best practices to ensure staff are confident using IT systems. Travel and Flexibility: Travel extensively within the designated geographical area (South, Midlands, North & Ireland) to provide support. Be available for occasional after-hours support during critical store openings, refurbishments, closures or urgent issues. Ability to work from home one/two days a week depending on the needs of the stores. Travel to the head office on occasion to build relationships with the wider IT team, receive training, company events or announcements. General Support duties: Monitor and update the service desk solution. Assist with wider IT support related tickets Use, amend and add to the Knowledge Base to improve wider knowledge and understanding. Attend daily standup meetings to understand business and IT support priorities. Collaborate with external support partners for escalated technical issues. Report to the IT Operations Manager, providing updates on system status and projects. The Candidate: IT Support Experience: Proven experience in IT support, preferably in a retail environment. Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Till, POS, Payment systems and related hardware/software. Efficient Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently and effectively. Clear Communicator and Supportive: Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support non-technical staff. Organised and Multitasking Ability: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Independence & Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work independently in a field-based role. Driving & Mobility: Full UK driving license required. If you're a hands-on IT professional who thrives on solving problems and supporting teams, we want to hear from you. Join us and help keep our retail tech running smoothly across the UK and Ireland. American Golf is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected status. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of our team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. REF-(Apply online only)
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join one of the UK's leading optical retailers? Vision Express is looking for a Store Manager Designate to lead and inspire teams across our London stores. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused leader who's passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and service. As a Store Manager Designate, you'll work across several stores in London, gaining experience in different environments while preparing to take on your own store. You'll lead skilled and experienced teams, drive performance, and ensure every customer leaves feeling valued and cared for. This role is perfect for someone ready for their first store management position or looking to broaden their leadership experience in optical retail. If you're passionate about people, love building connections, and want a rewarding leadership role with career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits •Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility•On-target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance•Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance•Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test•33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday•Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some Experiences That Will Help You Succeed •Previous experience developing a store improvement plan•Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales•Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers•Remaining delivery-focused during challenging times•Being customer-obsessed and providing exceptional service•Showing emotional intelligence to support colleagues and customers•Working as part of a winning team and learning from mistakes•Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues, and working with HR•Displaying a positive attitude that inspires others to commit to a cause Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career, and reach your potential.We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join one of the UK's leading optical retailers? Vision Express is looking for a Store Manager Designate to lead and inspire teams across our London stores. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused leader who's passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and service. As a Store Manager Designate, you'll work across several stores in London, gaining experience in different environments while preparing to take on your own store. You'll lead skilled and experienced teams, drive performance, and ensure every customer leaves feeling valued and cared for. This role is perfect for someone ready for their first store management position or looking to broaden their leadership experience in optical retail. If you're passionate about people, love building connections, and want a rewarding leadership role with career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits •Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility•On-target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance•Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance•Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test•33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday•Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Some Experiences That Will Help You Succeed •Previous experience developing a store improvement plan•Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales•Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers•Remaining delivery-focused during challenging times•Being customer-obsessed and providing exceptional service•Showing emotional intelligence to support colleagues and customers•Working as part of a winning team and learning from mistakes•Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues, and working with HR•Displaying a positive attitude that inspires others to commit to a cause Why Vision Express? Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career, and reach your potential.We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.
Senior Project Manager We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Rail team. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who has previous experience of being delivery focussed on large scale Telecoms/Commissioning projects, working closely with our Engineers, commercial teams and other areas of the business to manage and direct a large scale, complex high value project. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to develop and manage large teams with accountability for Health and Safety, Quality, Financial Performance and Operational Delivery. Key Deliverables - Provide delivery focussed office & customer site-based work as required to ensure project delivery complies with prevailing quality, safety, and environmental standards and regulations within specified timescales and to budget, in accordance with Telent and client Quality Environment Health and Safety (QEHS) procedures. - Develop consistent project delivery and reporting processes to ensure delivery of assigned projects in accordance with Telent, client QEHS and contractual processes, including regular review and checks - Will ensure the implementation of consistent governance and controls to report project Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to key stakeholders, highlighting and managing all risks & issues and their mitigations throughout the project lifecycle - Act as an escalation point for project issues, coordinating resolution with the project team, client and stakeholders - Solving complex problems takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. - Utilise industry best practices, techniques, standards and Project Management tools to optimise project delivery, - Identifying for improvement in project performance and instigating continuous improvement action plans - Will be the key stakeholder in managing Business Change - Will be the principle point of customer escalation for allocated projects - Will be required to provide oversight for the installation and commissioning of specified products and/or services Responsibilities - Accountable for the delivery of a large re-signalling project, having experience of previous major commissioning projects. - Accountable for correct implementation of the Client, and Telent QEHS procedures, which includes Telent staff and sub-contractors assigned to the project - Accountable for successful end to end delivery of allocated projects. - Dealing with change requests, claims etc - Lead a team of engineers to ensure project delivery. (not line management) - Ensure client project scopes and objectives are determined and defined - Ensure the ongoing management of the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan. - Creating and ensuring ongoing management of the Project Plan. - Ensure adequate and competent staff are identified and assigned (internal and external). - Will be required to deliver and direct highly complex strategic projects - Ensure financial controls are in place to manage projects within agreed budgets - May be required to coordinate logistics plans to meet the delivery programme - Will ensure standard project documentation is produced and stored on designated system - Accountable for ensuring client change control processes are as specified and change events are recorded and submitted to the customer - Will be required to undertake regular Site Safety Inspections on specified project as per the project inspection calendar set by the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager. - Ensure successful site handovers - Ensure the setup of stage gate meetings such as project kick off meetings, project gate reviews (design, start on construction), project close out sessions as defined in the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan - Will be required to report financial performance of assigned projects, including managing financial performance through designated system - Will ensure the implementation of Principal Contractor (PC) License and QEHS procedures to assigned projects. - Providing support to bid submissions including Project Plans, Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions (RAID) log and method statement responses as required. - Encourages and ensures collaboration with Project Stakeholders - Manage direct reports in line with HR policies, procedures and business processes Skill Requirements - Previously managed large scale delivery projects within a Telecoms Commissioning environment. - Dealt with Change requests, Claims etc - Confident in dealing with people at all levels within the project lifecycle. - Used to working with various teams across the business to ensure delivery. - Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Project Management related field or equivalent experience. Formal PM Qualification (APM, PMP, Prince 2) or equivalent experience. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages - Strong people management and excellent leadership skills - Excellent presentation skills - Demonstrable experience of project management within highly complex strategic projects, using project management tools - Sound Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment regulations - Excellent knowledge of Profit & Loss accounts and cash flow forecasting - Ability to direct teams in large complex environments - Excellent time management - Experience of managing complex customer and end user relationships - Good knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies - Good knowledge of Document Management methodologies - Good knowledge of the prevailing main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of projects in the/a designated business sector - Excellent financial and commercial experience of managing multi-million-pound business critical projects We are guided by our values and behaviours: - Be Inclusive - Take Responsibility - Collaborate - Be Customer-focussed. What we offer A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: - 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year. - Car Allowance - Company pension scheme - A range of family friendly policies - Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal - Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Rail team. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who has previous experience of being delivery focussed on large scale Telecoms/Commissioning projects, working closely with our Engineers, commercial teams and other areas of the business to manage and direct a large scale, complex high value project. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to develop and manage large teams with accountability for Health and Safety, Quality, Financial Performance and Operational Delivery. Key Deliverables - Provide delivery focussed office & customer site-based work as required to ensure project delivery complies with prevailing quality, safety, and environmental standards and regulations within specified timescales and to budget, in accordance with Telent and client Quality Environment Health and Safety (QEHS) procedures. - Develop consistent project delivery and reporting processes to ensure delivery of assigned projects in accordance with Telent, client QEHS and contractual processes, including regular review and checks - Will ensure the implementation of consistent governance and controls to report project Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to key stakeholders, highlighting and managing all risks & issues and their mitigations throughout the project lifecycle - Act as an escalation point for project issues, coordinating resolution with the project team, client and stakeholders - Solving complex problems takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. - Utilise industry best practices, techniques, standards and Project Management tools to optimise project delivery, - Identifying for improvement in project performance and instigating continuous improvement action plans - Will be the key stakeholder in managing Business Change - Will be the principle point of customer escalation for allocated projects - Will be required to provide oversight for the installation and commissioning of specified products and/or services Responsibilities - Accountable for the delivery of a large re-signalling project, having experience of previous major commissioning projects. - Accountable for correct implementation of the Client, and Telent QEHS procedures, which includes Telent staff and sub-contractors assigned to the project - Accountable for successful end to end delivery of allocated projects. - Dealing with change requests, claims etc - Lead a team of engineers to ensure project delivery. (not line management) - Ensure client project scopes and objectives are determined and defined - Ensure the ongoing management of the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan. - Creating and ensuring ongoing management of the Project Plan. - Ensure adequate and competent staff are identified and assigned (internal and external). - Will be required to deliver and direct highly complex strategic projects - Ensure financial controls are in place to manage projects within agreed budgets - May be required to coordinate logistics plans to meet the delivery programme - Will ensure standard project documentation is produced and stored on designated system - Accountable for ensuring client change control processes are as specified and change events are recorded and submitted to the customer - Will be required to undertake regular Site Safety Inspections on specified project as per the project inspection calendar set by the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager. - Ensure successful site handovers - Ensure the setup of stage gate meetings such as project kick off meetings, project gate reviews (design, start on construction), project close out sessions as defined in the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan - Will be required to report financial performance of assigned projects, including managing financial performance through designated system - Will ensure the implementation of Principal Contractor (PC) License and QEHS procedures to assigned projects. - Providing support to bid submissions including Project Plans, Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions (RAID) log and method statement responses as required. - Encourages and ensures collaboration with Project Stakeholders - Manage direct reports in line with HR policies, procedures and business processes Skill Requirements - Previously managed large scale delivery projects within a Telecoms Commissioning environment. - Dealt with Change requests, Claims etc - Confident in dealing with people at all levels within the project lifecycle. - Used to working with various teams across the business to ensure delivery. - Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Project Management related field or equivalent experience. Formal PM Qualification (APM, PMP, Prince 2) or equivalent experience. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages - Strong people management and excellent leadership skills - Excellent presentation skills - Demonstrable experience of project management within highly complex strategic projects, using project management tools - Sound Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment regulations - Excellent knowledge of Profit & Loss accounts and cash flow forecasting - Ability to direct teams in large complex environments - Excellent time management - Experience of managing complex customer and end user relationships - Good knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies - Good knowledge of Document Management methodologies - Good knowledge of the prevailing main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of projects in the/a designated business sector - Excellent financial and commercial experience of managing multi-million-pound business critical projects We are guided by our values and behaviours: - Be Inclusive - Take Responsibility - Collaborate - Be Customer-focussed. What we offer A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: - 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year. - Car Allowance - Company pension scheme - A range of family friendly policies - Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal - Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. What we offer: Starting salary: £(phone number removed) + £2,000 OTE Annual salary reviews Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 22 days + Bank Holidays Hours of work: 8am 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities) Location of work: Aldershot Are you looking for a job with a well-known and established company, boasting a loyal customer base and a nationwide presence? In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start. Benefits: Company van and mobile phone New uniform annually Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals Ongoing training and development Medical cash plan Christmas Shutdown Free Lawn Treatments Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay Company Sick pay 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline Store Discounts on other retailers Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Awards About you: As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love! Responsibilities: Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending. (call ahead). To visit a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide. Where possible, inform the customer before any work commences, that you are there. (If the customer is not available then continue with the treatment.) At the conclusion of the work, notify the customer that the treatment has been completed and supply the invoice explaining what work has been carried out. Inform the customer of the next treatment date. Identify any lawn issues and offer any necessary advice on lawn and mowing practice and any additional treatments which may be required. Carrying out essential Spring/Autumn machine work such as Aerators, Scarifiers and lawn top-dressers using a variety of professional lawncare machinery. Aeration and scarification is the reduction of moss, thatch and soil compaction which needs to be carried out in a safe and professional manner. The use of regular garden tools such as rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms to clear scarification waste Working in a team or alone on machine work which can be physically demanding so good general fitness is required. Maintain standards of all health and safety practices, as supplied by Green Thumb Limited. Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the company vehicle and ensure all servicing is completed. Ensure a professional and smart appearance at all times. Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise. Carry out lawn analysis and quotations as required. Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested. Maintain and update stock reports when required. The ideal candidate will: Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills Have a passion for lawn care Want a job where they can work independently, outdoors and keep active Be able to deliver top quality customer service Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills Have the right to work in the UK If you think you fit the criteria and would like to work for a forward-thinking business, why not join us as our Lawn Operative, click apply below - we want to hear from you! You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. What we offer: Starting salary: £(phone number removed) + £2,000 OTE Annual salary reviews Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 22 days + Bank Holidays Hours of work: 8am 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities) Location of work: Aldershot Are you looking for a job with a well-known and established company, boasting a loyal customer base and a nationwide presence? In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start. Benefits: Company van and mobile phone New uniform annually Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals Ongoing training and development Medical cash plan Christmas Shutdown Free Lawn Treatments Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay Company Sick pay 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline Store Discounts on other retailers Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Awards About you: As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love! Responsibilities: Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending. (call ahead). To visit a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide. Where possible, inform the customer before any work commences, that you are there. (If the customer is not available then continue with the treatment.) At the conclusion of the work, notify the customer that the treatment has been completed and supply the invoice explaining what work has been carried out. Inform the customer of the next treatment date. Identify any lawn issues and offer any necessary advice on lawn and mowing practice and any additional treatments which may be required. Carrying out essential Spring/Autumn machine work such as Aerators, Scarifiers and lawn top-dressers using a variety of professional lawncare machinery. Aeration and scarification is the reduction of moss, thatch and soil compaction which needs to be carried out in a safe and professional manner. The use of regular garden tools such as rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms to clear scarification waste Working in a team or alone on machine work which can be physically demanding so good general fitness is required. Maintain standards of all health and safety practices, as supplied by Green Thumb Limited. Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the company vehicle and ensure all servicing is completed. Ensure a professional and smart appearance at all times. Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise. Carry out lawn analysis and quotations as required. Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested. Maintain and update stock reports when required. The ideal candidate will: Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills Have a passion for lawn care Want a job where they can work independently, outdoors and keep active Be able to deliver top quality customer service Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills Have the right to work in the UK If you think you fit the criteria and would like to work for a forward-thinking business, why not join us as our Lawn Operative, click apply below - we want to hear from you! You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, You'll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!
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Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
COMPANY OVERVIEW A leading UK-wide facilities management provider is continuing to strengthen its Fire & Security division across the South region. The organisation delivers specialist technical services to major retail and commercial clients, supporting large-scale estates with planned and reactive maintenance solutions. With a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business provides fully integrated maintenance services across fire safety, security systems, electrical, and building compliance disciplines. The company is recognised for its structured processes, technical expertise, and long-standing client partnerships. An opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Technician to join the Sunderland region, delivering maintenance and compliance services across designated retail stores. COMPANY USP National Coverage with Dedicated Regional Support Operating across multiple UK regions while maintaining strong local engineering teams. Specialist Technical Expertise Delivering compliance-led fire and security solutions in line with current British Standards and industry regulations. Structured Service Delivery Model Clear KPIs, response times, and performance metrics supported by digital reporting systems. Long-Term Client Partnerships Supporting large, multi-site commercial portfolios with consistent, high-quality service. JOB PURPOSE To act as the technical specialist for designated stores, delivering first-call response and maintenance across Fire Alarms, CCTV, EAS, Access Control, PA systems, and Automatic Pedestrian Gates, ensuring full compliance and minimal disruption to store operations. JOB DUTIES Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs within agreed KPIs including response, first fix, and closure targets. Conduct Fire Alarm PPM visits in accordance with BS5839 standards. Ensure all Fire Alarm systems remain compliant with BS 5839 and report defects where necessary. Respond promptly to service calls from the Helpdesk during working hours and whilst on call. Identify non-repairable faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Order replacement parts in line with company procedures and ensure timely installation upon delivery. Complete all documentation and digital reports accurately in line with company standards. Liaise with site Duty Managers during each visit to communicate repair updates and operational risks. Carry out surveys and technical reports as required by management. Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety policies and company procedures. Maintain tools and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance at all times. Attend relevant training courses and complete mandatory online training modules. Comply with all statutory regulations and company Health & Safety requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times. Build and maintain strong working relationships with client site teams and colleagues. Deliver work efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high technical standards. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements. Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet operational targets and service delivery standards. Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements and on-call rota participation. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED GCSE standard education or equivalent. Electrical competency qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds) desirable. Proven experience working with Fire Alarm systems and CCTV (IP and analogue). Full UK driving licence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused approach with a professional manner. PC literate and confident using digital reporting systems. Ability to distinguish colours as required for electrical/electronic maintenance work. Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in on-call duties. SALARY & BENEFITS £39,199 basic salary 42.5 hours per week, full-time permanent role 33 Days Holiday Company vehicle provided + Fuel Card Company pension scheme Private healthcare On-call rota participation (details discussed at interview) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive team environment within a national organisation Please call Jason on (phone number removed) and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
COMPANY OVERVIEW A leading UK-wide facilities management provider is continuing to strengthen its Fire & Security division across the South region. The organisation delivers specialist technical services to major retail and commercial clients, supporting large-scale estates with planned and reactive maintenance solutions. With a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, the business provides fully integrated maintenance services across fire safety, security systems, electrical, and building compliance disciplines. The company is recognised for its structured processes, technical expertise, and long-standing client partnerships. An opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Technician to join the Sunderland region, delivering maintenance and compliance services across designated retail stores. COMPANY USP National Coverage with Dedicated Regional Support Operating across multiple UK regions while maintaining strong local engineering teams. Specialist Technical Expertise Delivering compliance-led fire and security solutions in line with current British Standards and industry regulations. Structured Service Delivery Model Clear KPIs, response times, and performance metrics supported by digital reporting systems. Long-Term Client Partnerships Supporting large, multi-site commercial portfolios with consistent, high-quality service. JOB PURPOSE To act as the technical specialist for designated stores, delivering first-call response and maintenance across Fire Alarms, CCTV, EAS, Access Control, PA systems, and Automatic Pedestrian Gates, ensuring full compliance and minimal disruption to store operations. JOB DUTIES Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs within agreed KPIs including response, first fix, and closure targets. Conduct Fire Alarm PPM visits in accordance with BS5839 standards. Ensure all Fire Alarm systems remain compliant with BS 5839 and report defects where necessary. Respond promptly to service calls from the Helpdesk during working hours and whilst on call. Identify non-repairable faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Order replacement parts in line with company procedures and ensure timely installation upon delivery. Complete all documentation and digital reports accurately in line with company standards. Liaise with site Duty Managers during each visit to communicate repair updates and operational risks. Carry out surveys and technical reports as required by management. Ensure all works are completed in line with Health & Safety policies and company procedures. Maintain tools and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance at all times. Attend relevant training courses and complete mandatory online training modules. Comply with all statutory regulations and company Health & Safety requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times. Build and maintain strong working relationships with client site teams and colleagues. Deliver work efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high technical standards. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements. Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet operational targets and service delivery standards. Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements and on-call rota participation. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED GCSE standard education or equivalent. Electrical competency qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds) desirable. Proven experience working with Fire Alarm systems and CCTV (IP and analogue). Full UK driving licence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused approach with a professional manner. PC literate and confident using digital reporting systems. Ability to distinguish colours as required for electrical/electronic maintenance work. Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in on-call duties. SALARY & BENEFITS £39,199 basic salary 42.5 hours per week, full-time permanent role 33 Days Holiday Company vehicle provided + Fuel Card Company pension scheme Private healthcare On-call rota participation (details discussed at interview) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive team environment within a national organisation Please call Jason on (phone number removed) and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.
Tue-Fri 3pm-1am Pay Rate: Up to 14.36 per hour depending on skill level Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As a Hygiene Team Leader, you will work as part of a team within our Food Production Halls. You will be responsible for keeping the front of the production area clean and tidy while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines. This will include the removal of stacks of trays and equipment to either be cleaned or stored in designated areas. You will be required to report directly to the Hygiene manager and ensure that the hygiene team is working as efficiently and safely as possible. What you'll be doing To manage and control stock, by maintaining accurate and auditable stock records within Greencore systems and third-party warehouses, critically differentiating between good and held stock. Optimise the efficiency of physical stock movements and stock transactions through Greencore and third-party systems, targeting complete stock integrity. Present and explain data to the commercial team to ensure that all risky stock is managed through to a customer sale or controlled disposal. Manage the timely and controlled progression of embargoed stock through the technical workflow system, ensuring that total embargoed stock is minimised by promptly processing releases, rework and disposals. Update, maintain and improve stock integrity Validate and sign off received invoices to aid budget management. What we're looking for Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience: You're comfortable with standing for long periods of time, lifting and carrying, as well as other tasks such as cleaning. You have pride in the quality of the products you produce. You are a great team player - respectful and appreciative towards our Greencore Family. You are friendly, honest, and hardworking and enjoy some fun at work! Basic understanding of Health, Safety and Food Hygiene (although training will be given) Experience of a supplier-facing role in an FMCG environment Demonstrates delivery of clear, factual and concise written and spoken communications in a customer-friendly manner Excellent numeracy and analytic skills - experience with assembling relevant, accurate data and quickly pinpoints significant issues. Experience with problem solving and good attention to detail Competent Microsoft Office user, specifically Excel, plus previous experience of ERP systems At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Tue-Fri 3pm-1am Pay Rate: Up to 14.36 per hour depending on skill level Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Spalding , we have a team of around 540 colleagues. We produce coleslaw, potato salad, salad bar bulk products (2kg), pasta salads and couscous/grains for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Nando's and Pizza Hut. Our Spalding site has a restaurant with hot food available to all our colleagues. What you'll be doing As a Hygiene Team Leader, you will work as part of a team within our Food Production Halls. You will be responsible for keeping the front of the production area clean and tidy while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines. This will include the removal of stacks of trays and equipment to either be cleaned or stored in designated areas. You will be required to report directly to the Hygiene manager and ensure that the hygiene team is working as efficiently and safely as possible. What you'll be doing To manage and control stock, by maintaining accurate and auditable stock records within Greencore systems and third-party warehouses, critically differentiating between good and held stock. Optimise the efficiency of physical stock movements and stock transactions through Greencore and third-party systems, targeting complete stock integrity. Present and explain data to the commercial team to ensure that all risky stock is managed through to a customer sale or controlled disposal. Manage the timely and controlled progression of embargoed stock through the technical workflow system, ensuring that total embargoed stock is minimised by promptly processing releases, rework and disposals. Update, maintain and improve stock integrity Validate and sign off received invoices to aid budget management. What we're looking for Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience: You're comfortable with standing for long periods of time, lifting and carrying, as well as other tasks such as cleaning. You have pride in the quality of the products you produce. You are a great team player - respectful and appreciative towards our Greencore Family. You are friendly, honest, and hardworking and enjoy some fun at work! Basic understanding of Health, Safety and Food Hygiene (although training will be given) Experience of a supplier-facing role in an FMCG environment Demonstrates delivery of clear, factual and concise written and spoken communications in a customer-friendly manner Excellent numeracy and analytic skills - experience with assembling relevant, accurate data and quickly pinpoints significant issues. Experience with problem solving and good attention to detail Competent Microsoft Office user, specifically Excel, plus previous experience of ERP systems At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Bow , we have a team of around 800 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps, platters, sub rolls and salads for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury's, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons and BP Wild Bean Caf . What you'll be doing As a hygiene manager you will drive all elements of the hygiene service within a manufacturing unit by setting standards and leading the hygiene teams to deliver our customer expectations. Key accountabilities : Responsible for implementation of strategy, quality, efficiency, and hygiene innovation to ensure the manufacturing unit has a hygiene service which supports the delivery of business objectives Provide leadership and direction to the hygiene community to ensure that people are engaged, focused, and delivering their potential Establish a holistic hygiene vision incorporating the key elements of safety, health, environment, and waste management, demonstrated through great customer relations and effective management of third-party relationships and internal cross functional working Hygiene lead for coordination and successful delivery of all Manufacturing Unit visits and audits achieving recognition of excellent working practices which deliver growth and trust between all Monitor, audit and review the performance of the manufacturing unit hygiene teams to identify areas of improvement and innovation to ensure hygiene activities are delivered to plan, budget, and standards beyond compliance Delivery of projects to designated time scales and meeting all cross functional food safety and financial targets Responsible for the preparation and management of Manufacturing Unit hygiene budget, related Capex and negotiation/maintenance of third-party contracts that supply and safeguard the integrity of Manufacturing Unit standards Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set in the SHE Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Ideally educated to degree level Holds the following qualifications in support of experience - L4 Food Hygiene, L4 HACCP, IOSH managing safely, COSHH, Allergen Awareness, CIP and Microbiological Hygiene A clear financial understanding and is experienced managing in an FMCG, ideally in hygiene management Experienced in managing and supporting auditing processes Is well versed in pest control measures Has experience working with computer programmes such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Has knowledge of the principles of chilled food manufacturing in high risk/low risk/low care Has experience of leading and working with a diverse workforce Has experience of integrated hygiene and environmental management systems Has experience of equipment manufacture and capital expenditure requirements These may be trained or developed. These do not all need to be in place at recruitment. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive Pension Contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Bow , we have a team of around 800 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps, platters, sub rolls and salads for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury's, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons and BP Wild Bean Caf . What you'll be doing As a hygiene manager you will drive all elements of the hygiene service within a manufacturing unit by setting standards and leading the hygiene teams to deliver our customer expectations. Key accountabilities : Responsible for implementation of strategy, quality, efficiency, and hygiene innovation to ensure the manufacturing unit has a hygiene service which supports the delivery of business objectives Provide leadership and direction to the hygiene community to ensure that people are engaged, focused, and delivering their potential Establish a holistic hygiene vision incorporating the key elements of safety, health, environment, and waste management, demonstrated through great customer relations and effective management of third-party relationships and internal cross functional working Hygiene lead for coordination and successful delivery of all Manufacturing Unit visits and audits achieving recognition of excellent working practices which deliver growth and trust between all Monitor, audit and review the performance of the manufacturing unit hygiene teams to identify areas of improvement and innovation to ensure hygiene activities are delivered to plan, budget, and standards beyond compliance Delivery of projects to designated time scales and meeting all cross functional food safety and financial targets Responsible for the preparation and management of Manufacturing Unit hygiene budget, related Capex and negotiation/maintenance of third-party contracts that supply and safeguard the integrity of Manufacturing Unit standards Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set in the SHE Policy What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Ideally educated to degree level Holds the following qualifications in support of experience - L4 Food Hygiene, L4 HACCP, IOSH managing safely, COSHH, Allergen Awareness, CIP and Microbiological Hygiene A clear financial understanding and is experienced managing in an FMCG, ideally in hygiene management Experienced in managing and supporting auditing processes Is well versed in pest control measures Has experience working with computer programmes such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Has knowledge of the principles of chilled food manufacturing in high risk/low risk/low care Has experience of leading and working with a diverse workforce Has experience of integrated hygiene and environmental management systems Has experience of equipment manufacture and capital expenditure requirements These may be trained or developed. These do not all need to be in place at recruitment. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive Pension Contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role This is a Part Time Role You will be expected to ensure our customers' needs are exceeded at all times while working in a number of areas of the store, so no two days will be the same. Whether it's filling shelves, serving on the tills, ensuring we have the right amount of stock or maybe picking deliveries the opportunities are endless, but everything you do matters ensuring our customers get everything they came for, served quickly and efficiently. Someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. The working pattern Monday to Friday 5am-9am You will be responsible for Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences. Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery. Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target. Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help. You will need A can do attitude and feel comfortable working to meet designated pick rates.A passion for customer service and be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving our valued customers.Always be there, on time and properly presented. About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Jun 03, 2026
Full time
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role This is a Part Time Role You will be expected to ensure our customers' needs are exceeded at all times while working in a number of areas of the store, so no two days will be the same. Whether it's filling shelves, serving on the tills, ensuring we have the right amount of stock or maybe picking deliveries the opportunities are endless, but everything you do matters ensuring our customers get everything they came for, served quickly and efficiently. Someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. The working pattern Monday to Friday 5am-9am You will be responsible for Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences. Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery. Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target. Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help. You will need A can do attitude and feel comfortable working to meet designated pick rates.A passion for customer service and be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving our valued customers.Always be there, on time and properly presented. About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Area Coordinator Supervisor / Supervising Telecare Area Coordinator Location: Ashford, Kent (free on-site parking, 10 minutes from Ashford town centre) Salary: Starting from 28,800 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Working Pattern: Office-based with occasional flexibility to work from home Our client is a leading provider of award-winning telecare and assistive technology services to clients across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and organised Area Coordinator Supervisor to join their friendly and professional Head Office team in Ashford. This is a varied role suited to someone with excellent customer service, communication, administration, and organisational skills. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will oversee a team of approximately 10 Area Coordinators and support the scheduling and coordination of around 20 Engineers nationwide. As Area Coordinator Supervisor, you will act as the first point of support for the coordination team, managing day-to-day operational matters and escalating any serious concerns where appropriate. You will also deputise for the Service Delivery Manager when required, supporting with reporting, client meetings, billing, and wider operational responsibilities. The coordination team is responsible for providing administrative and customer support across client contracts, including handling incoming client enquiries, arranging engineer appointments, installations, collections, and fault call-outs. The team also manages engineer schedules and ensures all databases and records are maintained accurately and efficiently. In addition, you will work closely with Stores Management to ensure stock levels and records are maintained correctly, arranging special-order stock when required. You will also liaise with Technical Managers to ensure engineers and technicians remain up to date with administrative procedures and scheduling requirements. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support the Area Coordination team in their day-to-day duties Efficiently plan and manage Engineers' schedules and workloads Coordinate engineer tasks, appointments, and diary management Provide administrative support internally and to clients Maintain databases and records to a high standard of accuracy Assist the Service Delivery Manager during busy periods and provide operational support where required Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager on designated tasks, including reporting, billing, and client meetings Liaise with clients regarding updates, appointments, and general queries Support Engineers with operational and scheduling queries Work closely with the Finance team to provide information required for invoicing and assist with month-end billing queries Act as the first point of contact for complaints, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate Complete Return to Work meetings when required Produce monthly supervisory reports for the coordination team Conduct regular recorded check-ins with new starters throughout their probation period Chair or co-chair Coordination Team meetings Coordinate van checks in liaison with the Stores team Maintain effective communication with Stores and Technical Management teams Provide cover as an Area Coordinator when necessary Participate in ongoing training to ensure client service standards are consistently achieved What you will bring: Previous Supervisory team experience ideally in a scheduling role. Excellent attention to detail, understanding the importance of accurate data entry, administration, appointment scheduling. Confident and polite telephone manner. Assertive, able to work quickly and efficiently in a busy, fast paced environment. Strong MS / computer skills A positive can-do attitude and excellent team and work ethics. Being an ambassador for the business , a professional approach is essential! Benefits: A business that provides a feel-good factor in all you do! Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount EXEHP
Jun 03, 2026
Full time
Area Coordinator Supervisor / Supervising Telecare Area Coordinator Location: Ashford, Kent (free on-site parking, 10 minutes from Ashford town centre) Salary: Starting from 28,800 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Working Pattern: Office-based with occasional flexibility to work from home Our client is a leading provider of award-winning telecare and assistive technology services to clients across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and organised Area Coordinator Supervisor to join their friendly and professional Head Office team in Ashford. This is a varied role suited to someone with excellent customer service, communication, administration, and organisational skills. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will oversee a team of approximately 10 Area Coordinators and support the scheduling and coordination of around 20 Engineers nationwide. As Area Coordinator Supervisor, you will act as the first point of support for the coordination team, managing day-to-day operational matters and escalating any serious concerns where appropriate. You will also deputise for the Service Delivery Manager when required, supporting with reporting, client meetings, billing, and wider operational responsibilities. The coordination team is responsible for providing administrative and customer support across client contracts, including handling incoming client enquiries, arranging engineer appointments, installations, collections, and fault call-outs. The team also manages engineer schedules and ensures all databases and records are maintained accurately and efficiently. In addition, you will work closely with Stores Management to ensure stock levels and records are maintained correctly, arranging special-order stock when required. You will also liaise with Technical Managers to ensure engineers and technicians remain up to date with administrative procedures and scheduling requirements. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support the Area Coordination team in their day-to-day duties Efficiently plan and manage Engineers' schedules and workloads Coordinate engineer tasks, appointments, and diary management Provide administrative support internally and to clients Maintain databases and records to a high standard of accuracy Assist the Service Delivery Manager during busy periods and provide operational support where required Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager on designated tasks, including reporting, billing, and client meetings Liaise with clients regarding updates, appointments, and general queries Support Engineers with operational and scheduling queries Work closely with the Finance team to provide information required for invoicing and assist with month-end billing queries Act as the first point of contact for complaints, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate Complete Return to Work meetings when required Produce monthly supervisory reports for the coordination team Conduct regular recorded check-ins with new starters throughout their probation period Chair or co-chair Coordination Team meetings Coordinate van checks in liaison with the Stores team Maintain effective communication with Stores and Technical Management teams Provide cover as an Area Coordinator when necessary Participate in ongoing training to ensure client service standards are consistently achieved What you will bring: Previous Supervisory team experience ideally in a scheduling role. Excellent attention to detail, understanding the importance of accurate data entry, administration, appointment scheduling. Confident and polite telephone manner. Assertive, able to work quickly and efficiently in a busy, fast paced environment. Strong MS / computer skills A positive can-do attitude and excellent team and work ethics. Being an ambassador for the business , a professional approach is essential! Benefits: A business that provides a feel-good factor in all you do! Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount EXEHP
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role You will be expected to ensure our customers' needs are exceeded at all times while working in a number of areas of the store, so no two days will be the same. Whether it's filling shelves, serving on the tills, ensuring we have the right amount of stock or maybe picking deliveries the opportunities are endless, but everything you do matters ensuring our customers get everything they came for, served quickly and efficiently. Someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. You will be responsible for Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences. Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery. Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target. Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help. You will need A can do attitude and feel comfortable working to meet designated pick rates.A passion for customer service and be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving our valued customers.Always be there, on time and properly presented. About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
What's in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. A great holiday package About the role You will be expected to ensure our customers' needs are exceeded at all times while working in a number of areas of the store, so no two days will be the same. Whether it's filling shelves, serving on the tills, ensuring we have the right amount of stock or maybe picking deliveries the opportunities are endless, but everything you do matters ensuring our customers get everything they came for, served quickly and efficiently. Someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. You will be responsible for Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences. Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery. Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target. Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help. You will need A can do attitude and feel comfortable working to meet designated pick rates.A passion for customer service and be willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving our valued customers.Always be there, on time and properly presented. About The Company Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
