Role - Comms Ops Business Support

Salary - £120 - £125 per day

Job Purpose / Overview

The CommOps Business Support will administrate the effective and efficient provision of professional support services to a CommOps Programme Area and the wider management team. The job holder is expected to act primarily on their own initiative ensuring the smooth operation of the office and effectively managing senior stakeholder requirements. The role will require additional administrative responsibilities such as collecting data and data entry. The role may require additional administrative responsibilities such as helping with the running of the Training Centre.

Contextual Information

CommOps is comprised of the Commissioning Directorate and the Pre-Operations Function.

The role of Commissioning is to design and undertake tests, to determine if components and systems are capable of safe and reliable operation. To ensure that the plant can meet the business plan objectives and to hand over the station for commercial operations. Commissioning is comprised of Delivery, Authority, Operations and Maintenance.

The role of Pre-Operations is to ensure that the people are trained and that the equipment, facilities and documentation are ready for when the site starts generating electricity. Pre-Operations comprises of five programmes: Operations, Engineering, Work Management, Performance Improvement, and the Technical and safety Support Programme.

This role requires good organisational and administration skills.

• Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Compliance with health, safety, environment and other statutory requirements relevant to this role
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organisation and externally
• Ability to deal with difficult and varying enquiries

Day-to-day contacts include managers, peers and clients. Close liaison with other Administrators will be essential.

Principal Accountabilities

• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality as required.
• Provide diary and itinerary management
• Prepare meeting packs and record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Maintain data/records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with team members when they are working in other locations and report issues/ take actions for response as appropriate
• Respond to phone/email enquiries to/ from wide range of external parties etc
• Prepare letters, documents, ensure reports are well presented
• Cover for reception in the Training Centre

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Good organisational skills (flexible/organised/methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and a positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Previous team support experience
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage tasks through to completion
• General administrative knowledge producing professional work as well as ability to adapt to new and changing systems (and possibly creating systems)
• Use of Outlook or similar diary/email application; Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point

Role: Project Support Officer
Salary: £125 per day
Location: Somerset / Suffolk / Bristol

About the Role

The Administrative support will help with the day-to-day running of the CI/BOP/Turbine Commercial Team by assisting with clerical and administrative processes.

Administrative Support Duties and Responsibilities:

This job involves tasks such as organizing meetings and travel arrangements, responding to inquiries, and implementing office procedures and systems.

Admin:

• Assist in weekly reports (Excel and Power point)
• Maintain awareness of Annual Leave of the SI Team
• Contract administration tasks in support of Commercial SMEs as required

Finance:

• Work alongside the Commercial Manager on Budget/ Invoices/ Cost reporting and payment administration

Other General:

• Answer Emails and Phone Calls (occasionally)
• Organize Appointments: A key part of this role is organizing meetings and conferences and managing and coordinating schedules with senior staff members to ensure that there are no clashes with appointments.

Administrative Support Skills and Qualifications:

Administrative support workers should be excellent communicators with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage their time efficiently. Requires the following abilities:

• Word processing skills: administrative support involves typing and drafting correspondence, replying to emails on behalf of senior staff members, and producing documents, all of which require strong typing skills.

• Communication skills: this job involves emailing stakeholder, liaising with team members, so excellent communication skills are vital.

• Database management: administrative support employees update spreadsheets and maintain databases, so they need a good understanding of programs like Microsoft Excel.

• Organizational skills: administrative support employees need to be incredibly organized on Microsoft 365, implementing filing systems that are efficient and ensuring that all important documents can be found easily and quickly.

• Time management: administrative support workers manage their time effectively and easily prioritize tasks, all while managing the time of senior staff through calendar and schedule management

• IT Skills: Microsoft 365 in particular, word, excel, power point and Teams.

Production Administrator & Planner

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum plus bonus
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with a 1pm finish on Fridays
Location: Office-based must have SAP and excel experience as well as having worked within a planner role withiin manufacturing previously

About the Role:

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Production Administrator & Planner to join their client's team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of production operations. This role requires experience in manufacturing planning, particularly in reviewing and managing work orders. Proficiency in SAP and Power BI is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manually release and adjust expedited production orders outside the ERP process.
• Monitor production progress, addressing delays and adjusting priorities as necessary.
• Plan and level capacity, prioritising operations for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with production to assess manpower, equipment, and raw material needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.
• Coordinate production workflows for multiple products.
• Enter sales orders and run ERP systems to generate daily manufacturing orders.
• Compile manufacturing order documentation, including printing drawings, inspection plans, and data sheets.
• Perform general data entry, administrative tasks, and handle emails.
• Provide regular updates on any anticipated order delays to external TSS colleagues.
• Prepare and submit performance reports and organise related paperwork.
• Collaborate closely with quality control, warehouse staff, and other departments to address production bottlenecks and maintain smooth operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and data analysis.
• Proficient in SAP, with the ability to extract and report crucial information.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Power BI.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex planning, balancing multiple constraints and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with exceptional organisational, time-management, and teamwork skills.

Desirable Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimising production processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, adapting to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Key Stakeholders:

• External TSS, including Customer Solution Centres (CSC), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Product Engineering.
• Internal teams such as Quality, Purchasing, Dispatch, Finance, and SAP consultants.

Behavioural Traits:

• Adaptability and flexibility in changing circumstances.
• A team player with a service-oriented mindset.
• Calm and composed under pressure, with a proactive and organised approach.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Diligent and precise in completing tasks.

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A manufacturing demand Planner required to work day shift in Bridgewater 8.30am-4.30pm

Salary up to £38,000 per annum plus bonus twice a year plus subsidised canteen

This role reports to the operations manager and is one of the five functions of the operations team.

The MPS Planning Team Leader is responsible for leading and working with a team of MPS Planners processing orders through the business, assessing capacity constraints posed by incoming demand, aiding production in evaluating order patterns and highlighting possible areas of concern, helping production in its efforts to remove bottlenecks and arrears, supporting production heads where required and provide relevant data/updates to the S&OP team.

Ensuring that all commercial enquiries and orders are processed through the ERP system in an appropriate time frame. Maintaining accurate records of Orders, Export movements and Military documentation for auditing purposes. Managing and monitoring the performance level/costs of our freight forwarding companies.

Must have experience using SAP and excel

1. Tasks and Responsibilities

· Oversee the team entering sales orders onto the ERP (our internal planning system)

· Aiding the expediting of orders and giving status feedback on capacity issues

· Oversee the team producing and collating daily manufacturing orders through the ERP system

· Answering admin emails

· Help resolve documentation issue

· Managing the team releasing Rapid / Expedited production orders

· Highlighting purchasing supply issues affecting production

· Order chases sending early warnings to SCM and CSC advising of order delays

· Supporting general data entry and admin.

· Responsible for developing and increasing the relationship within the Marketing companies in terms of communication and service

· Responsible for monthly reporting and KPIs

· To complete and/or produce intercompany surveys

· Join Sales and Operation calls arranged by Global Supply Chain

· Liaise and communicate with other departments

· To continuously monitor for improvements and efficiencies within the department

· Monitor on-time delivery and production lead time

Responsible for the MPS Planning Team

· Perform regular 1 to 1's with the scheduling team members

· Assess and instigate training requirements for the team

· Perform annual PEP's and mid-year reviews

· Manage the workload of the team members

· Contribute towards business improvements and manufacturing excellence projects

2. Education and Experience

· GCSE Maths & English

· IT and Data inputting experience

· Relevant industry background in a similar role

· Experience in Manufacturing production planning

. SAP experience

· Leadership experience

3. Competencies

· Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player

· Knowledge of basic production processes, including product lines and dispatch processes

· Holistic business understanding

· Microsoft Office experience

· Knowledge of Fourth shift and or SAP

· Effective communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence, when required

· Self-motivated to improve performance and results

· Good analytical skills

· Attention to detail

· Continuous Improvement

· Ability to delegate and empower others

5. Geography to cover and Travel requirements

· Based on site at Bridgwater

· Some travel maybe required to visit other sites, in the UK and abroad.

· Must have the right to work in the UK

6. Personality

· Highly engaged with high energy level and motivation

· Result orientated

· Organised and structured

· Approachable and willing to help

· Ability to lead by example

· Able to remain calm under pressure

· Diligent

· Accurate

· Self Motivating

· Team Player

· Excellent Communication Skills

· Flexible

· Problem solver

7. Key Performance Indicators

· Satisfaction Survey - produce a basic survey annually and measure results to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of the department

· Meeting KPIs

o Order Processing Times

o Order Enquiries

o Early Warnings

o In conjunction with Operations Arrears and Backlog

· Manage external on time delivery (OTD) reporting and analysis

· Measuring complaints and taking appropriate corrective actions

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Business Administrator:

Our client, one of the UK's leading energy providers, is looking for an Administrator to join one of its teams on-site at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Salary: £115 - £135 per day, depending on experience
Shifts: 37-40 hours per week

Job Purpose / Overview
The Business Admin will support the effective and efficient provision of professional support services for the CommOps area, including but not limited to, planning, financial support, organisational support, and meeting support.
The job holder is expected to act primarily on their own initiative ensuring the smooth operation of the office and effectively managing stakeholder requirements. The role will require additional administrative responsibilities such as collecting data and data entry and helping with the running of the Training Centre.

Main Responsibilities:

• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality as required.
• Provide diary and itinerary management
• Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Prepare meeting packs and record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Maintain data/records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with team members when they are working in other locations and report issues/ take actions for response as appropriate
• Respond to phone/email enquiries to/ from wide range of external parties etc
• Prepare letters, documents, ensure reports are well presented
• Cover for reception in the Training Centre
• Compliance with health, safety, environment and other statutory requirements relevant to this role
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organisation and externally
• Ability to deal with difficult and varying enquiries

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good organisational skills (flexible/organised/methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and a positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Key Benefits working with Manpower:

• 36 days holiday accrual (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Manpower's online training platform 'powerYOU', giving you access to hundreds of online training courses
• Opportunity to be selected for additional upskilling and career support through Manpower's MyPath programme
• Dedicated Manpower Account Specialist to provide support during your assignment

If successful, you will be employed by Manpower working on a temporary assignment at our client's site and will need to undergo vetting checks as well as a drug & alcohol test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of CVs received we are unable to contact everyone in person. If you have not heard from Manpower within 15 business days of submitting your application, unfortunately, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

General Manager Vacancy - Motor Trade - Weston-Super-Mare
Salary: Basic salary £80,0000 OTE £120,000
Ref: OC19090

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager for our client's main dealership in the Weston-Super-Mare area.

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager candidate, someone who has at a high performing dealership, with the right drive and attitude to this site to the next level.

The role will be working for one of the most well renowned dealer groups in the UK, within a fantastic brand and a superb site. This really is an opportunity of the highest calibre.

The right person must be a confident and professional individual who can take on a performing site, someone with the ability to take on an established team.
Looking for a proven Manager - a true leader, someone to drive a well established team and continue the good work within the site.

I will run through the role, company and details of the position upon receiving a CV. Please note that all applications are strictly confidential.

Role:
This is an excellent opportunity with a strong dealer group, product and overseeing a performing operation. You will be managing a large team who cover all aspects of Aftersales, Car Sales and back office staff. We are looking for someone to continue the good work and be able to step into the site without disrupting the team.

-Deliver a strong customer service experience
-Someone who can deliver / exceed budgets
-A General Manager / Head of Business / Brand Manager / Dealer Principal with a good knowledge of Car Sales & Aftersales
-A professional and driven leader - Someone who can instil confidence within the team

This position is with a well-established dealership so the right individual must have a solid career history, a proven knowledge of how to run a successful main Car dealership and be able to work closely with directors & the manufacturer.

We are looking for someone who can develop a team using strong management skills while leading from the front, good motivational methods together with good "housekeeping" skills are also critical.

Requirements
- We are looking for a proven motor trade manager; either someone who already holds a General Manager / Brand Manager / Head of Business position.
- Someone with a strong track record of YOY success/over-achievement in a large, successful dealership
- Must be a confident, friendly and professional character - someone with the ability to engage with a well established team. Strong leadership skills.
- Must be strong with their numbers and be able to back up claims.
- Full UKdriving licence

Contact: Jack Adams - South Team Manager

INDSR

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

Dental Nurse Jobs in near Bath, North Somerset. INDEPENDENT, fully private practice, £12-14 per hour, dental nursing and reception support, excellent staff retention. ZEST Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established private dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Nurse.

• Private Independent Dental Practice
• Full-time Dental Nurse
• North Somerset (13 miles south of Bristol, ~8 miles from Bath)
• £12-14 per hour, dependent on experience
• Nurse work and reception ideally
• Very well-established and maintained patients
• Established family-run dental practice, recently refurbished
• Supportive principal and excellent staff retention
• Superb equipment, fully digital, OPG, Planmeca, with a brand-new chair
• Established dental practice
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4335

This is a modern, well-equipped and established fully private dental practice. The practice has three surgeries, all state of the art and benefit from the latest equipment. The practice is searching for a Dental Nurse to join their highly experienced team.

As a Dental Nurse, you will provide chair-side support while patients receive care and treatment and work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to deliver dental care.

This is a superb opportunity for a dental nurse seeking an excellent practice to work in, wishing to work within a professional environment with great career prospects and support.

Applicants must have previous dental nurse experience, have a dental nurse qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

Supporting the Product Engineering Manager to assist in establishing cost and transfer price of products produced on site. Implementing the BoM (bill of materials) and routings associated with production.

Experience of the following is essential -

Costing - Compiling and maintaining the costings of products

Quoting - Delivering quotations in response to RFQ's received

Daily review of incoming workload, uploading to trackers and updating team.

Ability to problem solve and assist with all aspects of planning and processes.

Apply today!

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Production Planner
Manufacturing
Up to £37,000 per annum

Are you a highly organised and analytical individual with a passion for production planning? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Acorn by Synergie is currently looking for a Production Planner to join their client's team in Crewkerne. As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, analysing production data to identify trends and improvements, and working closely with the production team to optimise resources and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient and timely production.
- Analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to management.
- Work closely with the production team to align resources and scheduling according to production goals and targets.
- Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and delays.
- Coordinate with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality assurance to ensure smooth production flow.
- Monitor and report on production KPIs to track performance and identify issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven experience as a Production Planner in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse production data.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of production processes, techniques, and materials.
- Experience with production planning software is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Benefits -
26 days holiday plus B/H's
Yearly Discretionary Bonus
4 x salary death in service
Healthcare scheme
Finish at 3pm on Fridays

If you would like to find out more please click APPLY!

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Job Category : Planning
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £36.25

Role Purpose
To be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development - economic, inward investment, change of use and residential schemes) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, considering third party comments, liaising with members and drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decision.

Accountability

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice reflecting these for the team
Deliver the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do, ensuring team members are also aware of their responsibilities and maintaining their understanding that Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities. This includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

To work as part of the Council’s wider planning service, to process applications for a wide range of development schemes including major planning applications and those of a more complex nature, undertaking negotiations with developers and their agents, whilst balancing material considerations, site constraints, planning policy and third party comments.

Drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions taking account of relevant legislation, case law, appeal decisions, policies, and the procedures of the Council.


Qualification/ Knowledge / skills / experience


Qualifications:
• Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:
• Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
• Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
• Interpretation of legislation - interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
• Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
• Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
• Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
• Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
• Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
• Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience:
• Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets (Essential)
• Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
• Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)

Job Title: Supply Planner
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Compensation: £41,991 - £44,292 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59144

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Supply Planner at our Rosyth site.

The Role
As a Supply Planner, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working as part of a newly formed supply planning team, you will be instrumental in ensuring supply availability meets operational demands.

Day-to-day, you'll provide material and inventory analysis on a unit by unit basis whilst mitigating any potential supply risks.

• Managing material requisitions through Babcock's ERP system
• Provide interface between project/production and supply chain
• Optimise planning for supply for planned / scheduled emergent works
• Reviewing inventory levels with a view to taking corrective action when needed
• Forward planning to identify supply risks

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the onsite and 1.5 days working from home.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Experience required of the Supply Planner

• Experience in the use of MPS / MRP systems
• Knowledge of inventory planning and control techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel advantageous
• Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills

Qualifications for the Supply Planner

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ in relevant subject

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well-established Burnham-on-Sea practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Single testing room
• Small, close knit team
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• Relocation package available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Happy to work as the sole Optom
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives for our client based in the centre of Yeovil. This is a temporary role working 37 hours per week until the end of December. This is a new warehouse with a great working environment.

Within this Warehouse Operative role you could be picking items, logging them on the computer, checking paperwork to make sure it is accurate, putting stock away in correct locations and helping customers potentially on a face to face basis or over the phone. You may also be required to help out in other areas of the warehouse, so your flexibility is key for this role.

Hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 12.30pm on a Friday. There is an option to start at 8am and finish half hour later too.
Pay: £11.44 per hour for the first 12 weeks worked and then rises to £12.77 per hour.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Business Studies teacher to join the team at West Somerset College teaching Business Studies up to and including Key Stage 5. This role requires someone who is enthusiastic and strives to create an encouraging and positive classroom environment.

Although previous teaching experience is preferred, we welcome applications from those who are newly qualified.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 21st November 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Production Administrator & Planner

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum plus bonus
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with a 1pm finish on Fridays
Location: Office-based

About the Role:

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Production Administrator & Planner to join their client's team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of production operations. This role requires experience in manufacturing planning, particularly in reviewing and managing work orders. Proficiency in SAP and Power BI is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manually release and adjust expedited production orders outside the ERP process.
• Monitor production progress, addressing delays and adjusting priorities as necessary.
• Plan and level capacity, prioritising operations for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with production to assess manpower, equipment, and raw material needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.
• Coordinate production workflows for multiple products.
• Enter sales orders and run ERP systems to generate daily manufacturing orders.
• Compile manufacturing order documentation, including printing drawings, inspection plans, and data sheets.
• Perform general data entry, administrative tasks, and handle emails.
• Provide regular updates on any anticipated order delays to external TSS colleagues.
• Prepare and submit performance reports and organise related paperwork.
• Collaborate closely with quality control, warehouse staff, and other departments to address production bottlenecks and maintain smooth operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning and data analysis.
• Proficient in SAP, with the ability to extract and report crucial information.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Power BI.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex planning, balancing multiple constraints and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with exceptional organisational, time-management, and teamwork skills.

Desirable Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimising production processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, adapting to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Key Stakeholders:

• External TSS, including Customer Solution Centres (CSC), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Product Engineering.
• Internal teams such as Quality, Purchasing, Dispatch, Finance, and SAP consultants.

Behavioural Traits:

• Adaptability and flexibility in changing circumstances.
• A team player with a service-oriented mindset.
• Calm and composed under pressure, with a proactive and organised approach.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Diligent and precise in completing tasks.

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