Total 24 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Blackburn, EH47 7LX

Job title: PCV Technician
Location: Blackburn
Hours: Day shifts, Monday to Friday (37 hours)
Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

As a PCV Technician you will service, maintain and repair our fleet, in a safe, efficient and economical manner to the required legal, regulatory and company standards

PCV Technician Duties:

- To maintain, service and repair vehicles to meet or exceed the minimum legal, regulatory and company standards to ensure that the company operating licence is always protected, including the raising and completion of all necessary documentation in either a digital or paper format.
- To use our digital maintenance system Freeway in all day-to-day operations to maximise the benefit of efficiencies and data from the system.
- To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- To undertake major unit changes on vehicles.
- To check and prepare vehicles for the annual DVSA inspection.
- To attend the breakdown of vehicles or any other emergencies as requested.

PCV Technician Skills:

- Level 3 NVQ / City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in vehicle maintenance, ideally bus and coach or heavy engineering.
- The ability to work as part of a team to ensure that work is completed to the required standard and service is met.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative whilst ensuring that legal, regulatory and company standards are always met.
- A good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practice in relation to working in a garage.

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Job title: PCV Technician
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 37 hours a week, 5 out of 7 days
Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

As a PCV Technician you will service, maintain and repair our fleet, in a safe, efficient and economical manner to the required legal, regulatory and company standards

PCV Technician Duties:

- To maintain, service and repair vehicles to meet or exceed the minimum legal, regulatory and company standards to ensure that the company operating licence is always protected, including the raising and completion of all necessary documentation in either a digital or paper format.
- To use our digital maintenance system Freeway in all day-to-day operations to maximise the benefit of efficiencies and data from the system.
- To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- To undertake major unit changes on vehicles.
- To check and prepare vehicles for the annual DVSA inspection.
- To attend the breakdown of vehicles or any other emergencies as requested.

PCV Technician Skills:

- Level 3 NVQ / City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in vehicle maintenance, ideally bus and coach or heavy engineering.
- The ability to work as part of a team to ensure that work is completed to the required standard and service is met.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative whilst ensuring that legal, regulatory and company standards are always met.
- A good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practice in relation to working in a garage.

If you’re a PCV technician looking for your next opportunity, please click to apply

See attached Job Description for full details JOB SUMMARY support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust work in partnership on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU); with the Pharmacy team leader in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use contribute to the development of the service support the professional development of technicians and assistants

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• Qualification or training relating to ICT Technician role.
• Experience of trouble-shooting software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
• Experience of managing an ICT network effectively.
• The ability to procure, install and manage educational and office software and hardware.
• The ability to manage the school’s ICT network – including back-up and recovery of data.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to use ICT skills to research, present and communicate effectively.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• The ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload and that of others.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• Qualification or training relating to ICT Technician role.
• Experience of trouble-shooting software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
• Experience of managing an ICT network effectively.
• The ability to procure, install and manage educational and office software and hardware.
• The ability to manage the school’s ICT network – including back-up and recovery of data.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Advert

Vehicle Painter




Salary: £54,600 per annum (Hourly paid)




Hours: 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday mornings depending on business needs.




Halo ARC Blackburn




Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 32 established accident repair centres across the UK and we
are still growing.




Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in
Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and
employee packages!




To support our Bodyshop, we are looking for a Vehicle Painter with at least 3 years of vehicle painting experience and the ability
to paint vehicles to the highest quality.




We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want
you to be a part of it!




The role will include, but is not limited to;

* Performing repairs to an extremely high standard in Painting.
* Ensuring that all equipment and tools are used in accordance with defined safety requirements and maintained to a high
standard.
* A clear, methodical and clean working area which is to be maintained at all times
* Wear correct PPE, whilst following all company Health and Safety guidelines.
* Follow company procedures, policies, practices and Production Manager’s instructions.
* Supply a positive & enthusiastic approach to your working day at all times




What are we looking for?

* At least 3 years of vehicle painting experience.
* The ability to paint vehicles to the highest quality.
* Level 3 vehicle painting (not essential)




Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a
people thinking business, we know that it’s our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an
excellent package and environment.

* Competitive salary of up to £54,600 per annum
* Accredited Living Wage Employer
* Employee assistance programme for you and your family
* Health and wellbeing apps
* Cycle scheme
* Gym discounts
* Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
* Life Insurance
* Health Insurance
* virtualGP
* Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
* Free fruit and pizza
* Refer a friend bonus incentive
* Employee recognition rewards
* Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
* Discounted LV insurance
* Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
* Pension contributions
* Work within a modern and clean working environment
* And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all
candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their
differences and can be themselves.

To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via
vacancies@haloarc.co.uk [vacancies@haloarc.co.uk] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Job Advert

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

Previous applicants need not apply

Post 1 - 20 hours per week, +10% shift allowance, fixed term to 31 December 2025

Post 2 - 15 hours per week, +10% shift allowance, fixed term to 31 March 2026

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

The post is within the Fauldhouse, Whitburn and Armadale Neighbourhood. Whilst you will be allocated a base location you will be asked to work from other buildings.

Customer and Community Services are looking to recruit x2 Customer and Facilities Assistant. This is a public facing role which involves communicating with customers face to face, on the phone or by email.

The post holder will work as a member of a customer focussed team and will be responsible for delivering a range of tasks and services primarily in our Community Centres, Partnership Centres and Village Halls. These tasks include:

• Handling general enquiries and administration of room lets
• Setting up rooms and equipment in advance of use
• Ensure buildings, rooms and spaces are opened, clean and ready for occupation and secured and closed at the end of each day
• Supporting the volunteer led Management Committees to run programmes and events from our community centre spaces/buildings
• Ensuring the safe operation and running of community centre spaces and buildings, including: carrying out designated building compliance checks/protocols, adhering to advice contained within building Risk Assessments, reporting health and safety concerns and ensuring that fire safety procedures are carried out in accordance with council guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and management committee members
• Provide basic IT support or advice to customers (eg how to use a QR code, download an app)
• Reception duties

You will be expected to take pride in the appearance of the buildings you work within and ensure they are clean, safe and welcoming to the public.

You will require basic level computer and IT skills as part of the role involves using email, outlook calendar, completing online forms, inputting data to spreadsheets and accessing the internet.

We require someone with excellent communication and listening skills, who is friendly, diligent, pays attention to detail and is solutions focussed. You will work with minimum supervision so you should be self-motivated and reliable and have the ability to prioritise tasks and forward plan.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can work within a busy and changing environment, remain calm under pressure and that you can respond to the needs of customers and colleagues in a helpful and proactive way.

You should have a willingness to develop your skills and knowledge to ensure our service evolves to meet the needs of our customers and partners.

Most of all, you should enjoy working with people and with the public.

Once fully trained and briefed, you may, on occasion, be required to work alone.

There is an element of manual handling in this role (eg moving furniture and equipment and setting up community centre spaces/rooms for use by the public).

Requirements

You will be required to travel independently between buildings.

You will also be required to attend mandatory training either in person or online. These are usually held during the day.

You will be supplied with (and required to wear) a uniform when on shift.

This is a part time position and you can be asked to work 5 days over 7 and anytime between 8am and 10pm (for which you will be paid a 10% shift allowance).

Please refer to the job description for additional information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• The ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload and that of others.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Our client based in Blackburn is in urgent need of an IT Support Technician

Job Title:
IT Support Technician

Job Description:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Support person to join us at this pivotal point. The right candidates will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of work types.

We pride ourselves on our client care and consistently achieve a score of over 9 out of 10 on Trust Pilot. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we are committed to the development of our people.

Description/Key Task:
Being the main contact for employees requesting support
Providing technical support
Following company guidelines and procedures when dealing with support requests
maintaining company’s IT systems, including both hardware and software
Setting up new user profiles
Processing employee departure
Configuring hardware
Working within a team to ensure optimal efficiency
Keeping notes and staying up to date regarding cybersecurity
Providing guidance and advice in regard to using company IT systems
Supporting the company and team in broader projects, for example, office moves
Review and improve the Proclaim case management system and recommend improvements where necessary
Work with various departments, to train and upskill both new starters and existing staff
Monitor and report back to the Director of any persistent non-compliance
Generate and run weekly and monthly reports and stats
Provide manual and practical support where needed
Assist with general IT administration and queries, as necessary
Dealing with both software and hardware issues, you would be expected to deal with problems in an efficient, organised manner and log details on our support platform as you go.
You would also be expected to maintain our systems, including daily check-ups and configuration of both hardware and software.

Skills:
Previous experience working with the Proclaim Case Management system is desirable
Ability to train others in the use of computerized systems.
Eye for detail and excellent organizational skills
An ability to prioritize tasks and deal with urgent tasks as required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable skills in providing IT support and problem-solving
Previous experience as an IT Technician, ideally within an office environment
Working within Windows OS family environment, including Windows 10 Professional and Windows Server
Solving problems with Office 365
Printer management and setup
Excellent MS Excel skills,
Tableau/MS Power BI skills-Desirable.
Excellent Data Analysis skills

The right candidate will have an opportunity to work in an environment that offers satisfying challenges and multiple paths of career development. If you have the relevant experience and abilities, this will be an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career by joining a forward-thinking and expanding Law Firm.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£22,000

Grounds Maintenance Operative- North west

Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

There are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of usually 3 to 4 months

The hours are 7am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Drivers license is essential

Some experience is essential

£13.45 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A Levels or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or NVQ3 for Laboratory Technicians in Education or Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school.
• Knowledge of COSHH and ESCC regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• The ability to offer professional guidance and assistance to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• The ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload and that of others.



What the school offers its staff



About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are looking for a Yard & Facilities Operative to join our team at Wincanton. Responsible for the general yard maintenance, waste management and managing traffic flow inbound and outbound.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain full security clearance throughout employment which includes providing UK residence and work history for the last 5 years.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £28,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan

• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• General Yard Maintenance and Housekeeping 
• Site Car Park Maintenance
• Management of Traffic Flow inbound and Outbound through a gatehouse and in the yard area. 
• Working Outside is a Requirement of the Job role and PPE will be provided 
• Breaking down of scrap wood for disposal
• Organising of waste and skip collection.
• Shredding of scrap cardboard to be recycled into packing material.
• Cover of the gatehouse, managing traffic in and out of the transport yard
• General maintenance tasks
• Escorting of visiting contractors when required
• Security patrol’s

What will you bring?

• The ability to safely lift or move heavy items 
• A proactive, flexible and “can do” attitude to resolving issues and challenges.
• Attention to detail and an accurate and precise way of working.
• Ability to train others to a high standard.
• Excellent time keeping and attendance.
• Ability to organise your own workload.
• General “hands on knowledge”

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
This multi academy trust has an excellent reputation across Lancashire, the North West and nationally as they have grown significantly over recent years, continuously performing well and working to high standards. With over 30 schools across the country with a strong presence in Lancashire, the trust has a head office based in Blackburn and, due to a recent internal promotion, they have approached Hays seeking an IT Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Based in the Blackburn area, you will become an integral part of the central trust staff, working closely with the wider IT team and senior level staff. As a trust, they are renowned for the excellent benefits they are able to offer, flexible working and also career development and staff retention, therefore this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
Your new role
Reporting to the IT Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing IT support both remotely and on site to central trust office staff, consisting of around 150 users. These users work both on site and remotely, therefore this role is very hands-on and as you will be supporting senior level Directors as part of this role, a high level of support is required. On a daily basis, you will work on Microsoft 365 to resolve any user issues, which can range from account queries to more complex technical issues where you will be the sole point of contact for all ticketing requests. You will also be responsible for supporting the installation of hardware, upgrading and installation of any software, working on bespoke technologies and ensuring all staff are fully supported from an IT perspective. As the sole technician supporting trust staff, you will work independently, however will also have the support of the wider IT team who are based at the trust office. From a technical perspective, you will work on Microsoft 365, Windows 11 and various other bespoke technologies.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT Technician experience, ideally working in an environment where you have provided both remote and on-site support to a high level. You will have excellent relationship building and communication skills as you will be supporting senior level Directors, therefore an attention to detail is also essential. A strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, as well as, ideally, a working knowledge of Windows 11 is also essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 which is reviewed annually, as well as a potential retention bonus. In addition, you will receive an industry-leading benefits package which includes 28 days holiday, a local government pension scheme, access to an employee wellbeing platform, CPD, a cycle to work scheme and various others. As a trust, they are also known for developing and progressing staff and the IT Manager sees this as a role where the successful candidate will have the ability to further develop their IT skills and knowledge and, therefore, their career within the trust.
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