Total 37 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Dartford, DA1 5BW

Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with EU Legislation. To contribute to the development and implementation of Procurement strategy, supporting the FGPSS business plan. To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken. Develop supplier relationships; negotiate with senior personnel of supplying companies, undertaking visits to supplier sites when appropriate. To liaise with senior purchasing staff within other NHS Trusts, Purchasing Consortiums, and NHS Supply Chain, to identify opportunities for improving value. To establish service quality standards and thereafter to ensure the effective monitoring of contract performance, through KPIs. To ensure appropriate customer input into the procurement decision-making process. To ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, EU Regulations and other statutory and regulatory requirements are followed, explaining legal obligations to untrained staff in other departments. Check free text purchase orders raised and authorise up to £5,000. Research the marketplace, giving due consideration to financial status of suppliers; ability to supply and maintain continuity of supply. Undertake product and equipment evaluations/trials and site visits as necessary. Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Ensure products and supplier meet required standards according to English and EU law. Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation. Prepare Freedom of Information file and provide prompt responses to F.O.I. requests. Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers and departments as necessary. Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings. Record contract details on appropriate e-commerce system. To monitor supplier performance and liaise with suppliers to resolve problems. To ensure that all clinical or non-clinical risks issues identified are dealt with effectively from a Procurement perspective. Participate in the development and use of Procurement Information systems using the system to assist local management and utilise information that will guide the award of contracts. Extensive understanding of the Carter metrics and the overall National NHS Procurement Strategy. Supporting the Department as it works towards GS1 and Peppol compliance. Liaise with internal and external auditors in respect to procurement as required. Supporting the Head of Procurement with maintaining the National Procurement Standards Accreditation. Communications and Working Relationships Associate Director of Procurement. Head of Procurement. Associate Directors of Operations. Executive Directors. Matrons. Business Managers. Group Accountants. Senior Managers in I.T. and Estates. Directors and Senior Managers from Supplier organisations. Procurement Collaboratives. Other NHS Trusts. NHS Supply Chain. Other agencies with which the FGPSS contracts or interacts for the provision of Supplies Services. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Analytical and judgment skill at a high level required to fulfil the job responsibilities satisfactorily, e.g. numerical analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation of information and complexity of decision making, negotiation and persuasive skills. Internal and external stakeholder mapping and management. Extensive knowledge of the new EU Public Procurement Regulations. Planning and organisational skills: a high degree of planning from straightforward activities/programmes to long term strategic plans, e.g. the procurement process and methodology. Have extensive practical knowledge and experience of using e-tendering systems and contract management tools. Measurable Result Areas The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Procurement but will use their own initiative to develop a work-plan for their allocation division/category. The post holder will make recommendations towards the strategic Procurement direction of the department. The post holder will be responsible for managing annual spend of in excess of £5 million, categories of varying ranges of complexity. Comply with the trust Standing Financial Instructions and in line with EU Public Procurement regulations. Demonstrate a high standard of public accountability and business conduct at all times. Responsibility for making contract recommendations based on high value. Responsible for accuracy and management of contract within management systems. The post holder will have indirect line management responsibility. However, they will train and develop the Procurement team as required. Carry out specific projects on behalf of the Head of Procurement.

We're looking for a Brand Ambassador to work for CPM representing global technology leader Samsung. As a Brand Ambassador, you will be part of the Samsung Team and the product expert for all TVAV products. 33 hours per week to be worked between 09.00-19.00

Working days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Ideal Location: Dartford, United Kingdom, DA9

Store location: John Lewis Bluewater - Bluewater Pkwy, Dartford, Greenhithe, DA9 9SA

Pay: £83 per day + up to 40% bonus. (OTE £115 per day) + paid holiday

Why work for CPM?
* Gold award accreditation in The Investors In People - we're passionate about giving people the opportunity to train and grow themselves and develop their careers
* '98% of our people said they are proud to work for us'

Additional benefits:
* Cash incentives, Quarterly bonus, Box bonus, Mystery Shop Award, access to discounts and benefits including travel/ gym discounts
* Yearly annual awards to celebrate team performance
* Long service awards
* First class training

The role:
* You will be engaging with customers, providing them with a memorable and positive experience.
* You will ask questions and listen to fully understand their needs and suggest appropriate Samsung products to meet these needs.
* You'll have the presence to proactively build relationships at all levels in store, increasing product knowledge and brand advocacy amongst your retail partner colleagues.
* You'll be an extension of the in-store team, working alongside them to drive sales and advocacy for Samsung, and ultimately ensuring Samsung is at the forefront of everyone's minds.

You would be great for this Brand Ambassador role if you are:
* A great communicator, with the ability to listen and build relationships with all types of people
* Persuasive, with the desire to develop a career in sales whilst keeping the customer at the core of everything you do.
* Curious, always seeking answers and solutions to problems
* Tenacious and target orientated

Apply today and be incredible in our Samsung team!

CPM are an equal opportunities employer, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

We believe diversity brings new thinking, which is at the heart of everything we do.

Job Title: Store Assistant

Location: Dartford

Salary: £9,970.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 15

Reference: YMC1053736

HELPING US MAKE SALES COUNT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

If you are passionate about improving young lives, care about the environment, and are looking for a rewarding challenge, then this may be the role you’re looking for.

As a Store Assistant, you will directly support the amazing charity work that we do. You will be working as part of a team committed to maximising sales which will directly impact the services to young people within your local community.

About you

You may be experienced in retail sales or this may be your first experience of retail; what is most important is that you want to work in an environment where the work you do will have a direct impact on young lives, your community, and the environment.

You will have a positive outlook, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and will relish the opportunity to work creatively in an environment where the goods for sale will vary from week to week.

We will offer you

• A stimulating and varied role
• The opportunity to work alongside volunteers from the local community
• The opportunity to develop your career
• Subsidised gym membership, healthcare, pensions, life assurance, employee assistance programme, annual season ticket loan

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.

Specific Responsibilities To undertake supply chain activities within Procurement and Theatres Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels for agreed range of products within Theatres to include clinical and non-clinical consumables Processing of all non-stock requisitions for the theatres function from multiple suppliers and ensure delivery is fulfilled within the required timescales. Responsible for ordering and replenish NHS SC Stock Support implementation and manage new inventory management systems. Receive, check, receipt, distribute and put away goods for all transactional activity Provide support to the Senior Sourcing Managers in the implementation of contracts and purchasing arrangements covering all goods and service for the Theatres function Review prosthesis order sheets from Orthopaedic theatres on a daily basis, and check against pre-determined stock levels prior to re-ordering Identify opportunities for product standardisation, optimum stock holdings. Perform regular stock rotation to aid waste reduction. Highlight to the management any stocks nearing end of shelf life within Theatres and Procurement. Use the appropriate electronic supply chain systems effectively and manage all associated electronic information appropriately, utilising any available reports to aid in rationalisation of goods in conjunction with customers. Please see attached job description for further information.

Temporary picker/packer required in Dartford for a client of ours to join their Warehouse team!

This role will involve:

Picking and packing customer orders neatly and efficiently

Working towards KPI's

Hours of work are 8:30-17:30 and pays £11.75ph

Benefits of joining our Temps team:
* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant

CVs in Word Format

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Temporary picker/packer required in Dartford. This role could become permanent for the right candidate!

This role will involve:

Picking and packing customer orders neatly and efficiently

Working towards KPI's

Restocking

Unloading and unloading deliveries

We are looking for someone who has warehouse and scanning experience.

Hours of work are 8:30-17:30 and pays £11.75ph

Benefits of joining our Temps team:
* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant

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Temporary warehouse operative required in Dartford. This role could become permanent for the right candidate!

This role will involve:

Picking and packing customer orders neatly and efficiently

Working towards KPI's

Restocking

Unloading and unloading deliveries

This role requires experience in a similar role!

Hours of work are 8:30-17:30 and pays £11.75ph

Benefits of joining our Temps team:
* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant

CVs in Word Format

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

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• Day to day management of the pharmacy purchasing, stores and distribution department within the pharmacy, including organisation of workload
• To line manage, support and supervise all stores, purchasing and distribution staff
• To ensure the cost-effective purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals across the Trust
• To be a systems manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases and keeping NHS Commercial medicines unit (CMU) contracts up to date
• To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the pharmacy stores
• To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU
• Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences
• To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs
• To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance
• To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses
• To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Key Task and Responsibilities
• To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the stores, purchasing and distribution department according to good distribution practice
• To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU
• Responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are compliant with Trust standing financial instructions, CMU initiatives and requirements, including ensuring bonafide supplier checks are complete
• Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences
• To be responsible for investigating, and resolving order and invoice discrepancies
• To attend and participate in local/regional procurement consortia meetings including adjudication of contracts
• To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs
• To ensure that ward and emergency drug cupboard (EDC) top-ups are organised effectively and that stock levels are periodically being reviewed. Any updated EDC stocklists are uploaded to the Ox
• To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance
• To participate in the supervised destruction of controlled drugs in conjunction with the lead technician (dispensary) and a senior member of Trust staff as nominated by the Trusts controlled drugs accountable officer
• To ensure there is a system in place so that emergency drugs boxes for the Trust are always in date and available in case of emergency situations
• To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses
• To deal with telephone enquiries concerning the supply of medicines to wards and clinics
• To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases adding new drugs to the system and keeping medicines CMU contracts up to date
• To be responsible for the final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions in both the dispensary and the repeat room according to SOPs, if required
• To dispense medicines for inpatients and outpatients including discharge, weekend leave, self-medication, filling of compliance aids and the supply of patient information leaflets in accordance with SOPs, if required. This will require entering patient detail onto the pharmacy computer system
• To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the chief pharmacist

Management responsibilities
• To lead and participate in recruitment and selection of new staff for stores, distribution and procurement
• To be responsible for updating healthroster when on the rota to do so, including bank shifts and overtime
• To be a full approver for healthroster
• To be responsible for writing & updating the SOPs for stores, distribution procurement of medicines
• To be responsible for writing the support staff rotas for the pharmacy department support staff in conjunction with the Lead pharmacy technician (dispensary)
• To act as an authorised signatory for drug orders according to Trust financial standing instructions
Leadership
• Responsible for ensuring that relevant newly appointed staff in stores and distribution receive an appropriate induction and training
• To carry out annual PDRs and agree objectives for staff in stores and distribution according to Trust procedures
• Responsible for performance and other human resources issues (some of which may be complex and emotionally distressing) for staff in stores, and distribution in line with Trust policies
• To be responsible for the training of all staff in the operation of the pharmacy computer system particularly regarding the stores modules
• To develop and update an ongoing training package for new and current staff working in stores, procurement and distribution including pre-registration pharmacists and students
• To be responsible for organising and leading regular monthly supervision meetings for staff in stores and distribution

Clinical

· To contribute to the maintenance of the lithium database as required

Research
• To contribute to quality improvement projects and clinical audits
• Proactively participate in senior technician 3 monthly ward checks and to update the checklist in line with current safe storage of medicines audits
• To participate in regional procurement audits

Communication
• To be responsible for reporting on purchasing and distribution KPIs
• To maintain records of 3 monthly storage of medicines checks
• Communicates with suppliers when there are order/invoice discrepancies and medicines shortages
• Communicates in and outside of the Trust regarding supply of medicines


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

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Key Task and Responsibilities To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the stores, purchasing and distribution department according to good distribution practice To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU Responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are compliant with Trust standing financial instructions, CMU initiatives and requirements, including ensuring bonafide supplier checks are complete Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences To be responsible for investigating, and resolving order and invoice discrepancies To attend and participate in local/regional procurement consortia meetings including adjudication of contracts To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs To ensure that ward and emergency drug cupboard (EDC) top-ups are organised effectively and that stock levels are periodically being reviewed. Any updated EDC stocklists are uploaded to the Ox To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance To participate in the supervised destruction of controlled drugs in conjunction with the lead technician (dispensary) and a senior member of Trust staff as nominated by the Trusts controlled drugs accountable officer To ensure there is a system in place so that emergency drugs boxes for the Trust are always in date and available in case of emergency situations To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses To deal with telephone enquiries concerning the supply of medicines to wards and clinics To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases adding new drugs to the system and keeping medicines CMU contracts up to date To be responsible for the final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions in both the dispensary and the repeat room according to SOPs, if required To dispense medicines for inpatients and outpatients including discharge, weekend leave, self-medication, filling of compliance aids and the supply of patient information leaflets in accordance with SOPs, if required. This will require entering patient detail onto the pharmacy computer system To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the chief pharmacist Management responsibilities To lead and participate in recruitment and selection of new staff for stores, distribution and procurement To be responsible for updating healthroster when on the rota to do so, including bank shifts and overtime To be a full approver for healthroster To be responsible for writing & updating the SOPs for stores, distribution procurement of medicines To be responsible for writing the support staff rotas for the pharmacy department support staff in conjunction with the Lead pharmacy technician (dispensary) To act as an authorised signatory for drug orders according to Trust financial standing instructions Leadership Responsible for ensuring that relevant newly appointed staff in stores and distribution receive an appropriate induction and training To carry out annual PDRs and agree objectives for staff in stores and distribution according to Trust procedures Responsible for performance and other human resources issues (some of which may be complex and emotionally distressing) for staff in stores, and distribution in line with Trust policies To be responsible for the training of all staff in the operation of the pharmacy computer system particularly regarding the stores modules To develop and update an ongoing training package for new and current staff working in stores, procurement and distribution including pre-registration pharmacists and students To be responsible for organising and leading regular monthly supervision meetings for staff in stores and distribution Clinical To contribute to the maintenance of the lithium database as required Research To contribute to quality improvement projects and clinical audits Proactively participate in senior technician 3 monthly ward checks and to update the checklist in line with current safe storage of medicines audits To participate in regional procurement audits Communication To be responsible for reporting on purchasing and distribution KPIs To maintain records of 3 monthly storage of medicines checks Communicates with suppliers when there are order/invoice discrepancies and medicines shortages Communicates in and outside of the Trust regarding supply of medicines

Conduct formal high-value tenders in line with EU Legislation. To contribute to the development and implementation of Procurement strategy, supporting the FGPSS business plan. To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken. Develop supplier relationships; negotiate with senior personnel of supplying companies, undertaking visits to supplier sites when appropriate. To liaise with senior purchasing staff within other NHS Trusts, Purchasing Consortiums, and NHS Supply Chain, to identify opportunities for improving value. To establish service quality standards and thereafter to ensure the effective monitoring of contract performance, through KPIs. To ensure appropriate customer input into the procurement decision-making process. To ensure that Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, EU Regulations and other statutory and regulatory requirements are followed, explaining legal obligations to untrained staff in other departments. Check free text purchase orders raised and authorise up to £5,000. Research the marketplace, giving due consideration to financial status of suppliers; ability to supply and maintain continuity of supply. Undertake product and equipment evaluations/trials and site visits as necessary. Conduct detailed evaluation of tender returns, using appropriate financial assessment and purchasing and supply criteria. Ensure products and supplier meet required standards according to English and EU law. Ensure that procedures are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the organisation. Prepare Freedom of Information file and provide prompt responses to F.O.I. requests. Award contracts, providing formal de-briefings to suppliers and departments as necessary. Prepare and update tender reports and record/report savings. Record contract details on appropriate e-commerce system. To monitor supplier performance and liaise with suppliers to resolve problems. To ensure that all clinical or non-clinical risks issues identified are dealt with effectively from a Procurement perspective. Participate in the development and use of Procurement Information systems using the system to assist local management and utilise information that will guide the award of contracts. Extensive understanding of the Carter metrics and the overall National NHS Procurement Strategy. Supporting the Department as it works towards GS1 and Peppol compliance. Liaise with internal and external auditors in respect to procurement as required. Supporting the Head of Procurement with maintaining the National Procurement Standards Accreditation. Communications and Working Relationships Associate Director of Procurement. Head of Procurement. Associate Directors of Operations. Executive Directors. Matrons. Business Managers. Group Accountants. Senior Managers in I.T. and Estates. Directors and Senior Managers from Supplier organisations. Procurement Collaboratives. Other NHS Trusts. NHS Supply Chain. Other agencies with which the FGPSS contracts or interacts for the provision of Supplies Services. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Analytical and judgment skill at a high level required to fulfil the job responsibilities satisfactorily, e.g. numerical analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation of information and complexity of decision making, negotiation and persuasive skills. Internal and external stakeholder mapping and management. Extensive knowledge of the new EU Public Procurement Regulations. Planning and organisational skills: a high degree of planning from straightforward activities/programmes to long term strategic plans, e.g. the procurement process and methodology. Have extensive practical knowledge and experience of using e-tendering systems and contract management tools. Measurable Result Areas The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Procurement but will use their own initiative to develop a work-plan for their allocation division/category. The post holder will make recommendations towards the strategic Procurement direction of the department. The post holder will be responsible for managing annual spend of in excess of £5 million, categories of varying ranges of complexity. Comply with the trust Standing Financial Instructions and in line with EU Public Procurement regulations. Demonstrate a high standard of public accountability and business conduct at all times. Responsibility for making contract recommendations based on high value. Responsible for accuracy and management of contract within management systems. The post holder will have indirect line management responsibility. However, they will train and develop the Procurement team as required. Carry out specific projects on behalf of the Head of Procurement.

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Dartford - £22,912

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Dartford.
• Rate of pay: £22,912 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7 - 8 hour shifts between 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Assistant

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Store Manager - Lane End, Dartford
77 Watchgate, Lane End, Dartford DA2 7JY
£31,900 - £37,500 plus great benefits


We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package.

As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver our store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team to provide a great shopping experience, helping them to learn and grow so they can bring our 'Co-operating for a Fairer World' vision to life for customers and members.

In this role, you can expect to:

* Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members
* Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views
* Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential
* Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational
* Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes

You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need:

* Resilience and great problem solving skills
* The ability to understand and analyse commercial information
* Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service) and 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round. You'll also get:

* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Wagestream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Coaching and training to support your career development

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Are you looking for a new and exciting full time job opportunity? If so, come and join our dedicated and hardworking team as a Warehouse Operative in Dartford, DA1 5FD.

There are possibilities to gain a full time contract with this major international company with career progression and development!

Your pay rate as a Warehouse Operative:

• Day shift (6am until 6pm): £11.50 per hour (unpaid breaks) → after 12 weeks £12.23 (paid breaks)
• Night shift (7:30pm until 5:30pm): £13.50 per hour (unpaid breaks) → after 12 weeks £14.46 (paid breaks)

Typical hours as a Warehouse Operative are:

• Day shift: 06:00am until 16:00pm
• Night Shift: 19:30pm until 05:30am

Your role:
This is a vital role in preparing plastic trays for re-use in the distribution of food items to the supermarket. The role will involve loading and unloading plastic food trays onto a conveyor belt, which are then washed by an industrial washing machine. The trays are unloaded at the other end and returned to the suppliers. Other tasks will involve the recycling of plastic and cardboard by unloading them from cages into a baling machine. The work is physical so you must enjoy work of a physical nature.

Benefits of working as a Warehouse Operative:

• Free parking on site
• Canteen available
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Temporary role with the chance to go permanent with the client

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Job Location: Dartford, DA1 5FD.

We are a Disability Confident accredited employer, who recognises the diversity of our workforce is the source of our strength, promoting Equal Opportunities for all.

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Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Land Your Dream Job! | Earn up to £26k as a Purchase Ledger Clerk | Work for a Plant Hire company based in Dartford!

Benefits for the Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Up to £26K per annum DOE
• Monday to Friday only
• Company medical scheme
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Team Events

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be monitoring payments that come through to the inbox, reconciling statements and filing. Our client is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk who has ideally had 1 year working in a purchase ledger background and have previously worked on Sage.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Purchase Ledger Clerk generally assists the accounts department as necessary, providing any information required by the Finance Director.

The Role of the Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• Process invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within the purchase ledger
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Assist in the preparation of purchase summaries
• Process business expense returns
• Cashbook and petty cash cheques
• Processing BACS payments and preparing cheques

About the Company

Join a thriving hire company that prides itself on being a one-stop shop for all your hire needs, with multiple depots across London and the Home Counties. They offer a wide range of tools, plant, and surface equipment, including both mechanical and non-mechanical options.

If you are interested in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role please call /email - 01933 667 220 / Georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com

We are looking for Warehouse/FLT drivers In Dartford.

Rates: up to £13.20 per hour

shift pattern: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am

Shift length: 8 hours

mornings, afternoons and nights

5 days on 2 days off - must have flexibility as shift will include weekend working as part of the rota

Duties as a full time FLT/Warehouse

• Working in a team environment in a safe manner adhering to site Health & Safety regulations and Safe Systems of Work
• moving and locating stock accurately and efficiently - FLT drivers

• picking and stacking stock on to LLOP - LLOP drivers
• Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Checking of picked stock and assembled loads prior to dispatch
• Heavy lifting up to 30kg may be required
• Other duties may be required

Benefits of working as a FLT/Counterbalance/Reach driver LLOP driver:

• Permanent position
• Immediate start
• Weekly wages
• On-site canteen
• Company pension
• Accrued holidays
• Wagestream - flexible wages
• Free on site secured parking

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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