Total 1,034 job vacancies by ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Quality Assurance and Contract Monitoring Officer needed in Cardiff Paying £19.81 per hr ref 1406384

Full time hours on a temporary basis

The Children’s Services Commissioning Team within Cardiff Council are responsible for the delivery of externally commissioned services to children, young people and their families known to, or involved with Cardiff Children’s Services. The service is committed to working with and developing the market to increase the quantity and quality of services available to Cardiff Children, Young People, and their families within the Cardiff area. The Children’s Services Commissioning Strategy: Right Home, Right Support and Children’s Services Directorate Strategy, Delivering Excellent Outcomes in Children’s Services provides the basis for the activity we are undertaking. The Cardiff, Children’s Services Commissioning Team wish to appoint a Quality Assurance and Contract Monitoring Officer work within the Children’s Services commissioning function in Cardiff Council. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance how Children’s Services work with local providers, the wider market, stakeholders, and external agencies ensuring quality of provision and identifying opportunities for improvement in the services available to our children, young people and their families. The role will be integral in strengthening and maintaining the relationships with providers, understanding the pressures within the sector and supporting them to meet the current and changing needs of our children, young people and their families and will be crucial in the delivery of cost effective and high-quality outcomes. We wish to appoint an individual who can demonstrate effective analytical, communication and engagement skills. Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract monitoring and management, preferably in the public sector, is an essential requirement of this post. This is a hybrid role with requirements to attend the office and visit sites to do inspections so the ability to travel around Cardiff if essential.

Paralegal needed in Carmarthenshire £18.97ph ref 1404816

The post will sit within our Social care and education team of the Council's Legal Service. The post will involve attending court with counsel in child protection cases and redacting documents and preparing court evidence bundles under the supervision of child protection solicitors.

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to beth@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.

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Payments Assistant (Hybrid) needed in Nottingham, £12.18ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1406473

Temporary initially for 6 months with the view to go permanent in the future.

Working hours will be from 8:00-9:00am and finishing 4:00/5:00pm (when fully trained). Whilst training start time to be 08:30-09:00am.

Successful candidate will be expected to work from the office whilst training and Once trained the worker will be given the option to work from home 2/3 days.
Due to the nature of the job its required to be in the office 1/2 days a week.

Parking Available

1. To work to defined business standards and processes; performing specific finance and clerical tasks with due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
2. To create, process and examine purchase orders and invoices to ensure they comply with Financial Regulations, relevant departmental procedures and statutory guidance.
3. To clarify and resolve queries from suppliers, service users, external agencies, organisations and staff within the authority in connection with this role.
4. To process payments to and recover overpayments from a range of internal carers, using bespoke IT software.
5. Undertake and complete financial assessments on carers who meet eligibility criteria for the payment of specific allowances.
6. To provide advice and guidance to internal and external customers relating to the post holders area of work
7. To ensure the effective maintenance of manual and computerised information systems and procedures, ensuring the efficient and timely processing of financial data, reports, statistics and other management information
8. To undertake accountancy and reconciliation 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.

Motor Vehicle Mechanic needed in Oldham Paying £13.30 per hr ref 0009 7659 /1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Workshop Manager for vehicle inspection and testing to meet required standards.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on various vehicles and equipment efficiently and cost-effectively.

  Key Tasks:

  1. Conduct tests per D.O.T. manual for:

     • Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles
     • Private motor vehicles and dual-purpose vehicles
     • All owned vehicles

  2. Complete necessary documentation for tests.

  3. Manage inspection and maintenance of test equipment and inventory accuracy.

  4. Perform random quality checks on completed work and address sub-standard issues.

  5. Ensure compliance with safe working practices and health regulations.

  6. Monitor vehicle examination standards by other examiners.

  7. Conduct planned service and safety inspections.

  8. Diagnose faults and recommend cost-effective repairs.

  9. Repair vehicles and equipment as directed.

  10. Perform auto electrical repairs.

  11. Order spare parts as needed.

  12. Maintain a clean work area.

  13. Respond to breakdowns and recover vehicles/equipment.

  14. Occasionally collect spare parts from suppliers.

  15. Complete time sheets and inspection reports in line with compliance standards.

  16. Steam clean vehicles before repairs and for testing preparation.

  17. Transport vehicles to specialist repairers and testing stations, addressing minor issues on-site.

  18. Repair tools and equipment in the workplace.

  19. Carry out welding and fabrication repairs.

  20. Diagnose vehicle defects to assist colleagues and categorize repairs.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@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

Business Support Assistant needed in Seaforth and Thornton, £12.51ph PAYE - RQ1375966

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing business support for the team including: supporting the team with Liquid Logic database, typing, telephone duties, note taking in a variety of operational meetings, co-ordinating the gathering of information from other agencies to support the manager and any other admin duties within the team.

Work will be split over 2 family Centres, must be able to work at both locations as/when required, one based in Seaforth and other based in Thornton

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.

Civil Litigation Solicitor needed in Cardiff

The rate is £50.00ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1399589

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large debt case load autonomously. They will be responsible for recovering debts including both Adult Social Care and Corporate debts and others.

They will maintain accurate record of all files, including the status of them, value of debt and sum recovered and will advise the client directorate appropriately and keeping them updated. They will be issuing court proceedings to include preparing all relevant Court papers and will be advising and assisting others within the team to include reviewing the work of Legal Assistants.

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@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.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Senior Scientific Software Engineer needed in Exeter £390per day ref 1393490

A recent round of permanent recruitment did not return the necessary level of experience required to deliver agreed milestones within the Artificial Intelligence for Numerical Weather Prediction (AI4NWP) project. The intention behind this role is to provide this expertise through technical leadership and coordination within a cross-organisation team of Scientific Software Engineers and Data Scientists, primarily by taking on the role of Scrum Master.

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Development Engineer needed in Bexleyheath Paying £32.65 per hr ref 1405627

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Evaluating developer proposals to meet technical specifications for road and bridge works

• Negotiating and agreeing on proposal details with developers

• Instructing legal services to prepare and complete necessary agreements

• Briefing and managing consultants for technical assessments

• Coordinating with third parties to maintain project progress

• Ensuring safe implementation of developments according to agreed terms

• Overseeing traffic orders, licences, audits, and health and safety plans

• Reviewing and developing effective service delivery structures and procedures

• Providing timely advice and information to Members and line management

• Communicating with professional staff, contractors, and external representatives

• Inspecting contractor work for compliance with regulations and specifications

• Preparing certification upon satisfactory completion of works

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@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

Sustainable Housing Support Officer needed in Enfield

The rate is £18.09ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1392106

The successful candidate will assist with transforming a homelessness service to improve homelessness prevention, reduce temporary accommodation and end street homelessness.

Our client is seeking proactive, outcome focused people to join a Street Homelessness Service. The Street Homelessness Service has been set the ambitious target to end rough sleeping in Enfield

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@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.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Assistant Engineer needed in Bradford, £14.51ph PAYE - Reference: 5257291

• Role will be part of a team of engineers engaged on delivery of road safety improvements and traffic engineering projects in the Keighley and Shipley parliamentary constituencies.
• You will ideally have experience in the development of traffic engineering schemes, promotion of traffic regulation orders and stakeholder management.

• To assist in carrying out feasibility and concept studies, public engagement and consultation, design, inspections, assessments, procurement, construction supervision and project management on a variety of highway, structural, casualty reduction, traffic management, traffic signal and UTC, integrated transport, public transport and civil engineering projects for programmes undertaken by the Service on behalf of internal and external clients.

1) Provide independent judgement, advice and guidance based on evaluation and analytical skills to produce alternative solutions to a wide range of complex engineering and procurement problems, formulate recommendations and solutions appropriate to technical specialism including but not limited to, the provision of advice related to improvements secured through legal agreements with third parties.
2) Undertake checks of information provided by other services or third parties as being in accordance with established engineering standards and Requirements appropriate to role within Service including the following:
a) Consultation documents, questionnaires, exhibitions and displays;
b) Diagnostic and survey data;
c) Proposals for highway structures;
d) Highway drainage proposals;
e) Highway maintenance proposals;
f) Road Safety Audits / Checks;
g) Design briefs, data and preliminary/detailed highway scheme designs; and
h) Engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantity and project estimates.
3) Carry out investigations, feasibility studies, concept designs, transportation studies, transportation assessments, sustainable and integrated transport studies of alternative solutions to engineering and procurement problems as required including such schemes as may arise from the Local Transport Plan, revenue budgets and other external funding sources. Prepare feasibility designs, calculations, budget estimates, outline programmes, project briefs and work instructions for other Service units as appropriate in line with established QMS procedures.

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.

Stores admin needed in Reading Paying £13.65 per hr ref 364745

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Good basic computer skills needed and the ability to lift heavy items and work in dusty stores. Must have a driving licence.

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

Business Support Officer needed in Middlewich Paying £11.44 per hr Ref 5257933

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-standard administrative support and exceptional customer service

• Organizing, prioritizing, and managing workload to meet customer demand

• Showing initiative and providing solutions to overcome obstacles

• Managing data entry tasks accurately and promptly, maintaining up-to-date records

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and web-based applications

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@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

Multi Skilled Tradesperson needed in Camden

The rate is £21.18ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1404059

The successful candidate will carry out building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements within a multitude of trade disciplines ranging from routine reactive repairs to large scale programmed refurbishment work and occupational therapy adaptations in occupied and void housing properties and other owned premises in accordance with best trade practice and to current standards and regulations.

They will carry out works to a consistently high standard of quality and customer satisfaction and complete works ‘Right First Time’. Repairs and maintenance work requires an adaptable approach to be taken in the delivery of services to tenants.

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@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.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Comms officer needed in Sandbach £17.12ph ref 5257796

This is working full time hours on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans.

Create and deliver engaging content across multiple platforms.

Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communication activities.

Support and deliver communication activities for programmes or associated projects.

Build strong relationships within the council’s communications team, its customers and with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Communicate change, employee engagement, and organisational culture change effectively.

Manage external relations and media when delivering your communication plans and activities.

Key Skills and Experience:

Self-starter with a curious mindset and a commitment to personal development.

Team player who is dependable, enthusiastic, and innovative.

Proven track record of quality, creative, and effective communication work.

Excellent copywriting, creative, planning, and influencing skills.

Experience in delivering successful communications that support and drive understanding and adoption of change.

Ability to engage and influence a range of audiences through internal and external channels.

Experience in advising, influencing and challenging colleagues and service delivery partners at all levels on their communications objectives and requirements.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@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.

Economic Development Officer needed in Hammersmith

The rate is £23.90ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 005229

The successful candidate will provide support to the Business Services Manager and the wider Economic Development Team in the development and successful delivery of new approaches to business engagement and enterprise programmes and projects that ensure the achievement of the boroughs Industrial Strategy and inclusive economy ambitions.

They will build relationships with the borough’s enterprise/business support agencies to support coordination, sign-posting, referrals, quality standards and opportunities for collaborative/joint bidding and delivery within the business and enterprise support sector.

To provide an effective and efficient customer focused service, including the preparation of succinct and structured communications, including a monthly newsletter, and drafting appropriately informed responses to formal and informal enquiries from senior officers, councillors, partners and the public (including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests) and complaints), in a confidential and sensitive manner.

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@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.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website