Total 161 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic - Working Supervisor
Location: Preston, Lancashire, Weeton Barracks
Compensation: £35,887 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF55614

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 Vehicle Mechanic - Working Supervisor at our Preston, Weeton Barracks site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic - Working Supervisor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is great opportunity to be an integral part in a small close-knit team who ensure the delivery teams have everything they need to deliver efficiently and safely.

Day to day, you'll lead a small team and perform service delivery activities as part of the overall team's outputs. They provide the supervisory and first line management responsibilities to smaller and often remote teams located in locations such as In Barrack Equipment Support (IBES) sites and onsite customer service. You'll also ensure systems are updated to reflect current production status providing visibility.

* Managing employee lifecycle (recruitment through to exit processes)
* Managing employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, welfare)
* Performance management (including objective setting, appraisals, managing poor performance, reward/recognition)
* Managing resource levels (absence management, annual leave, use of overtime)
* System administration - ERP, safety near misses, asset management, quality, Quality Management System (QMS)

This role is full time, 37 hours per week with a half day on Friday and is based on site at Weeton Barracks.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic - Working Supervisor
* Competent PC user (MS Office, MS Outlook, SharePoint, ERP system)
* Ability to manage people, individuals, and teams.
* Ability to multi-task
* Ability to challenge and have awkward conversations.
* Ability to make rational decisions based on information available.

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic - Working Supervisor
* Completed relevant technical or vocational qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3 (Advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ)

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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.

What we offer Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* 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 charity.
* Opportunity to work with innovative technology.
* Opportunities to develop your career.

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 visit our website for further information. 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.

Closing date: 21/05/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Compensation: £28,924 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56615

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 Vehicle Mechanic at our Preston site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. With your skills and experience, you'll be undertaking the servicing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You'll also be carrying out equipment examination to meet production requirements.

Day to day, you'll be carrying out work to the required standard and specification as detailed in accordance with customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, process plans and other technical publications. You'll also ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose.

• Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical equipment in line skills and competency
• Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section / department Team Leader as soon as it is identified
• Creation of job cards and demanding material where the relevant ERP (SAP) training has been completed
• Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates / reports to current standards

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic:

• Previous experience within similar role is required
• Hydraulics experience
• Dealership / Local Garage experience
• A real team player with the ability to adapt and build rapport
• All personal protective equipment (PPE), special and personal tooling provided (including toolboxes) is also provided.

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and based onsite at Preston.

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:

• NVQ Level three Service and Repair

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.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Recognition by 'Ovation' linked to our principles
• Employee referral programme benefits
• Reservists in the armed forces receive ten 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

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.

Closing date: 15/04/24

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Class 1 work in Leyland
-Must be flexible and open to a rolling rota
-Store deliveries
-Start times bands of rotas:
10:00-14:00
10:30-15:00
11:00- 15:00
00:30-04:00

- 2 years minimum experience
- 6 points maximum on your driving license

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Hays is East Lancashire's premier teaching agency, recruiting to over 80% of schools in the region. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local secondary schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term cover, and permanent appointments. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have consistent work available all year round. If you're an experienced teacher seeking your next challenge, or an ECT hoping to gain crucial classroom experience, then Hays is the agency for you.

Your new role
Upon registration with Hays, you will have the option of working on day-to-day assignments or long-term placements, making supply a flexible employment option for those with other commitments. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you can pick and choose your days and decline roles which aren't right for you. You can choose to work for us full-time, part-time or flexibly.
We work with schools in Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Clitheroe, Rossendale, Burnley, Colne and Nelson so wherever you live, we have roles available for you. It is commonplace for long-term supply roles to result in permanent job offers, making supply a brilliant way of showcasing your talent to local schools. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous daily rate of pay and a range of other benefits.

What you'll need to succeed
To register with Hays, you must be passionate and driven, with a strong desire to be a successful teacher. To register as a teacher, you must meet the below core criteria:

• A minimum of 2 months' teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements).
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must have a PGCE, QTS or QTLS

If you don't have a PGCE, QTS, QTLS or recent teaching experience, you can register as a Teaching Assistant or cover supervisor, provided you have worked with children for 1 month in the past 4 years.

What you'll get in return
As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous rate of pay (dependent on experience). Other benefits include holiday pay and access to our exclusive e-learning platform, where you can complete safeguarding and other courses to aid in your development.
Upon application, a Hays specialist recruitment consultant will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Alternatively, if you know of anyone interested in supply work and make a successful referral, you could be entitled to £350 worth of high street vouchers.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Hays is East Lancashire's premier teaching agency, recruiting to over 80% of schools in the region. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local secondary schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term cover, and permanent appointments. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have consistent work available all year round. If you're an experienced teacher seeking your next challenge, or an ECT hoping to gain crucial classroom experience, then Hays is the agency for you.

Your new role
Upon registration with Hays, you will have the option of working on day-to-day assignments or long-term placements, making supply a flexible employment option for those with other commitments. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you can pick and choose your days and decline roles which aren't right for you. You can choose to work for us full-time, part-time or flexibly.
We work with schools in Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Clitheroe, Rossendale, Burnley, Colne and Nelson so wherever you live, we have roles available for you. It is commonplace for long-term supply roles to result in permanent job offers, making supply a brilliant way of showcasing your talent to local schools. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous daily rate of pay and a range of other benefits.

What you'll need to succeed
To register with Hays, you must be passionate and driven, with a strong desire to be a successful teacher. To register as a teacher, you must meet the below core criteria:

• A minimum of 2 months' teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements).
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must have a PGCE, QTS or QTLS

If you don't have a PGCE, QTS, QTLS or recent teaching experience, you can register as a Teaching Assistant or cover supervisor, provided you have worked with children for 1 month in the past 4 years.

What you'll get in return
As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive a generous rate of pay (dependent on experience). Other benefits include holiday pay and access to our exclusive e-learning platform, where you can complete safeguarding and other courses to aid in your development.
Upon application, a Hays specialist recruitment consultant will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Alternatively, if you know of anyone interested in supply work and make a successful referral, you could be entitled to £350 worth of high street vouchers.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Mailroom Driver needed in Preston, Paying £11.44ph - Reference: RQ1251087

• To provide a high quality and customer focused service in the delivery, collection and processing of mail, parcels and related goods.
• To also carry out a portering role and assist with the general operation of the Vehicle fleet.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To deliver, collect and sort internal and external mail as directed by the Mailroom Supervisor.

2. To facilitate small internal removals on request as stated in the Removals Procedure and as directed by the Mailroom Supervisor.
3. To drive all Fleet vehicles as directed by the Mailroom Supervisor, including Hospital and Library sites off central campus and reprographics deliveries.
4. To operate the Mailroom fork lift truck
5. To wear uniform as provided and be of smart appearance at all times
6. To attend training as required in accordance with the duties of the post
7. To work in accordance with the operating procedures and protocols and ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation
8. To ensure that all activity ultimately contributes to internal and external customer satisfaction, maintaining professional standards across all aspects of the role
9. To work as a member of a team and participate in regular team meetings
10. To undertake any other reasonable duties

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Supply Point Administrator - Lytham St Annes - (Salary based on experience)

My Client is a well established energy supplier based in Lytham St Annes and are currently looking for an Entry Level Administrator to join the team!

About the Role: Join our team as a Supply Point Administrator, supporting our business growth by ensuring timely dataflows and exceptional service delivery.

Interviews are taking place ASAP!

Key Responsibilities:

Handle customer interactions and resolve queries.
Process data flows accurately and promptly.
Maintain accurate records and collaborate within the team.
Identify process improvements and provide ad-hoc support.

Skills & Experience:

1 year of customer service and administrative experience preferred.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Passion for growth and career progression.

Why this company?

The company offers a purpose-driven career with flexible working options, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Working hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday

Hybrid: Tue/Thursday office based

Salary: £11.44p/h

Holiday: 25 days + 8 BH

Career opportunities

Apply Now:

Send your CV

Call on 07437215681

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Your new company

A well established, rapidly growing wholesale business with ambitious growth plans is seeking an experienced import/export/shipping assistant to join their growing Logistics function in Lancaster. The business has grown substantially in recent years, and they have aspirational plans to double their revenue in the short-medium term, so it's a really exciting time to join the company. The company is easily accessible by either car or by public transport, with good links nearby.

Your new role
Working in a fast paced logistics & supply chain environment, the Import Export Assistant will support and work alongside the Logistics Manager to successfully manage and control all logistics operations in a timely and cost-effective manner. In this role, you will be monitoring and organising all FOB and CFR shipments and deliveries of imported containers, and you will accurately manage various Excel logs, achieving agreed targets. You will liaise with customers to book in delivery dates & times, and you will assist in raising purchase order (PO) numbers where required. The role will involve checking and approving draft and original import documents for imported cargo and liaising with UK agents to arrange clearances and send documents. The Import Export Assistant will assist and manage product information flow from custom clearance agent, emailing shipping instructions, and delivery instructions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role, such as Import Clerk, Shipping Assistant, Logistics Assistant, Supply Chain Coordinator, Import Export Controller etc
• Familiarity with incoterms
• Good understanding of relevant import and export documentation
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and confident speaking with customers and suppliers over the phone and emails

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Ample on-site parking (free)
• Long-service rewards
• Opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills
• A permanent contract in a fast-growing company

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Preston Lancashire
Compensation: £35,887 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56614

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 Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic at our Weeton site.

The role
As a Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is great opportunity to be an integral part in a small close-knit team who ensure the delivery teams have everything they need to deliver efficiently and safely.

Day to day, you'll lead a small team and perform service delivery activities as part of the overall team's outputs. They provide the supervisory and first line management responsibilities to smaller and often remote teams located in locations such as In Barrack Equipment Support (IBES) sites and onsite customer service. You'll also ensure systems are updated to reflect current production status providing visibility.

• Managing employee lifecycle (recruitment through to exit processes)
• Managing employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, welfare)
• Performance management (including objective setting, appraisals, managing poor performance, reward/recognition)
• Managing resource levels (absence management, annual leave, use of overtime)
• System administration - ERP, safety near misses, asset management, quality, Quality Management System (QMS)

This role is full time typically working 37-hours per week and will be based at Weeton Barracks.

Essential experience of the Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic

• Competent PC user (MS Office, MS Outlook, SharePoint, ERP system)
• Ability to manage people, individuals, and teams.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to challenge and have awkward conversations.
• Ability to make rational decisions based on information available.

Qualifications for the Working Supervisor - Vehicle Mechanic

• Completed relevant technical or vocational qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3 (Advanced apprenticeship, level 3 NVQ)
• Educated to Level 2 in National Qualification Framework (NQF) as a minimum (Intermediate apprenticeship, Level 2 NVQ, GCSE - Grade A* - C, O Level A - C, CSE Grade1) or equivalent workplace experience

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• 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 most 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

Babcock International For over a century Babcock International have 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.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Europcar is looking for Drivers

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? We are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect our vehicles for our customers. You'll be working in and around the latest vehicles on the road - most of our cars are less than a year old and our vans are less than 18 months old. And you'll be at the frontline of the customer relationship with our brand.

You could be the first person a customer meets from Europcar. Creating a great impression is vital. Having a confident manner is also important because you will prepare the vehicle for the customer and deliver it with a good handover.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on site car parking
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Pension
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Main responsibilities:

• Delivery & collection of vehicles
• Preparation of company vehicles
• Identify any fleet maintenance issues
• Deliver world class customer service
• Become part of a successful team

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Reliable, flexible, positive and professional
• Good team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the business
• A keen and enthusiastic nature

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Driver within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.

So, what does a Support Worker do?

We have a vision to create a world where people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and ‘own’ the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Treatment & Recovery Centres.

One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).

We value the people that work with us…

At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

About you…

There are a few things that we look for in all of our support workers; we would need you to…

• be a good communicator (verbally and in writing)
• be patient, confident and enthusiastic about caring for others
• be able to use your own initiative
• be able to work as part of a team
• have flexibility to work a varied shift pattern to provide 24-hour support
• share our AFG values

We don’t ask for any other relevant training or a previous career in care as full training will be provided – you just need a willingness to learn and develop.

Your pay - our Support Workers receive a rate of £11.00 per hour for all worked hours. Once you are successful for a role with us, full details of your pay will be included in your written offer.

As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about caring for others and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

More about this vacancy...
We asked the Team Leader to tell us more about this role and the amazing person that we need to work here.

Where is this vacancy based?
This vacancy is based in Burnley.

Who do you support?
We support 1 gent who has learning disabilities and severe autism The gent is non-verbal and presents with some behavior's that may challenge, He like to goes on walks in all weather up to 5 times last around 40 mins at time

Where do they live?
3 bedroom semi detached house with large garden and driveway

What would a typical shift be like?
At the start of the day you'll help with personal care, shaving, washing hair, brushing teeth, drying and choosing clothes and helping to dress. He will choose what he want for breakfast but the staff will prepare all meals and complete household tasks for the person we support. When accessing the community it will be a 2-1.

What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?
The gent loves listening to music, watching TV, cycling and swimming and walking in all weathers and going for drives out


Are there any skills or interests that a candidate could have that would be great to use to support this service?
We have mobility car so would like someone who can drive Someone who likes to swim and can ride a bike.


What is the team here or is it lone-working?
You only lone work from 7:30 to 10am then 10am to 8pm you would work 2-1 and lone work 8pm to 11pm then sleep in shift begin. Additional training will be needed for PBS and TMVA


What are your shift patterns?
Day shift 8am to 19:00 or 21:00 late shift 10:00 to 23:00 sleep 23:00 to 07:30 early shift 07:30 to 08:00

We hope this has given you more insight into this role and we hope to see your application soon.

Please note our Support Workers are contracted by area therefore flexibility is essential to work in other services where required.

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Alternative Futures Group is the North West’s largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity. With a strong track record of over 25 years, we work locally in the community and through our Treatment and Recovery Centres to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services.

We have a vision to create a world where people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and ‘own’ the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

About the role of Team Leader

As a Team Leader you will lead and direct a team in developing person centred services to successfully deliver service user and contract outcomes. You will also develop staff skills and knowledge in delivering high quality services that are designed and delivered to meet the needs of individuals.

The principle accountabilities of the job are:

• To follow the principles of person centred approaches in all areas of operation.
• To be responsible for assessment, planning, monitoring and reviewing of individual support.
• To ensure appropriate information is captured, reported and analysed.
• To lead and manage staff to ensure that the highest levels of performance and standards are achieved and maintained at all times, to promote and nurture good practice.
• To ensure that staff skills, gifts, qualities and strengths are put to best use.
• To manage the recruitment of staff, and to co-ordinate and deploy staff resources efficiently and effectively.
• To develop and maintain a customer focussed ethos at all times and to ensure excellent working relationships with other professionals.
• To ensure all staff receive appropriate levels of support through on the job coaching, regular supervisions and appraisals, and ensure their training and development needs are identified and met.
• To organise and facilitate positive and productive team meetings.
• To ensure practice in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
• To ensure the service delivery meets the required quality standards, and to evidence quality service delivery.
• To promote community connections.
• Embed a quality assurance framework at a service level.
• To ensure that all internal and external reportable events are appropriately managed and resolved.
• To assist the Area Manager in effective resource management.

The required Skills and Experience you will need are:

• Ability to inspire and drive person centred principles and practices
• Ability to assess, plan and monitor care and support to achieve individual outcomes
• Ability to engage with service users and their families and carers, to develop positive and trusting relationships
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate a significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health or learning disabilities and be familiar with the current views and best practice.
• The ability to lead and manage a team.
• The ability to use person centred tools to develop individuals and teams
• Ability to apply policy and procedure in a way that results in quality outcomes for people
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and resourcefulness
• Effective resource management
• Ability to use ICT for information, performance reporting and communication
• Knowledge of equality and anti-discriminatory practices
• Excellent time manager who has the ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload.

We need you to have a willingness to work flexible hours (including on call) over 7 days per week, including unsocial hours and weekends, according to the needs of the business.

You will also need an NVQ 3 qualification in management or care (or equivalent) or a willingness and ability to complete such a qualification within a set time period; in addition to training in Person centred practices (planning, review, team development)

We value the people that work with us…

At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

You will also have an opportunity to join our pension scheme whereby AFG will match any individual contributions between 3% and 5% of salary.

We require a driver with access to your own vehicle for this role, this position will work in Nelson and the surrounding areas.

This position is Band II as per our structure.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve: • IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

Supply Point Administrator

Location: Lytham St Annes

As a Supply Point Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business by handling data flows, resolving exceptions, and delivering a high level of service to customers. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with various departments, providing administrative support and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with customers, energy suppliers, and industry agents via telephone and email.
• Process energy industry data flows accurately and in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve data flow exceptions efficiently.
• Maintain accurate customer data using Billing, CRM, and Industry Interaction software.
• Collaborate within a team to prioritise and deliver business objectives.
• Resolve queries and issues, either independently or with support from back-office teams.
• Identify potential process improvements and contribute to their implementation.
• Handle read disputes and issues with other suppliers regarding customer registrations.
• Perform general administration duties as requested by the Line Manager.
• Keep computer databases up to date and input company data accurately.

Requirements: Essential Skills & Experience:

• 1+ year of experience in customer service and administrative roles (preferred).
• Proficiency in computerised systems for data entry and record keeping.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills.
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and efficient.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and operating systems (Mac & Windows).
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in operations administrative or clerical roles (preferred).
• Experience in the utility industry (valuable but not mandatory; full support provided for newcomers).
• Passion for creativity, learning, and career progression.

If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV or call me on 07437215681.

Please ensure you meet the requirements of the job before submitting your CV.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.