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Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit;https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.

Highways Development Management has a huge impact on people’s lives and is at the forefront of regeneration, redevelopment and plays a major part in everyday life for residents of Staffordshire and beyond.

It is an exciting time to start a career at Staffordshire and this job will provide you with great opportunities for career progression and to be involved in medium/large scale projects across Staffordshire. The Highways Development Management team currently comprises of two team leaders who line manage a team of 14 staff who deal with approximately 3,000 planning applications a year plus pre-application advice.

If you are keen on working within a Highway Development Management role and protecting the County’s highway network and also helping to improve the transport facilities available for the people of Staffordshire as part of the planning process then this rewarding career may be the career for you.

We offer a great employment package with a flexible environment of office and/or home working to allow for that work/life balance.

Main Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the team providing detailed responses on planning applications as a statutory consultee. This willl require you to have contact with a variety of Local Planning Authorities (LPA) ensuring the relationship is a positive one and the responses to them are detailed and encompass all elements of transport and highway safe

You will also:

• prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations relating to highway and transportation elements of planning applications; having regard to current design/transport guidelines.
• audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, within the experience, training and knowledge of the post applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software.
• proactively instigate, encourage, and participate in pre-application discussions with developers to aid the development of sustainable estate street layouts/designs in accordance with relevant Design Guides.
• have the opportunity to attend an LPA planning committee to defend your reply as a statutory consultee to a planning application.
• prepare and give evidence in connection with appeals and Court proceedings under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
• assist in the implementation of Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need:

• to be a Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or a Graduate Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience or a HNC and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.
• experience relevant to planning applications and of S278 and S38 Agreements
• experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.
• experience of the operation of agreements for the adoption of new streets and construction of off-site improvement works.
• experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• ability to work to time and budgetary constraints.
• a full driving licence.

You will also be required to support other members of the team who may have less experience than yourself. On the job learning, coaching and mentoring is not unusual and is encouraged to create a positive can-do atmosphere within the team.

Any interested candidates who don’t meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards the targets identified.

We are hoping to conduct the interviews on Friday 29th November 2024.

For further discussion about the role , please contact: Simon Hawe by email at simon.hawe@staffordshire.gov.uk

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Vacancy: Workshop Controller
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: Basic £36,000- £44,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

We have a new vacancy for a Workshop Controller looking for a new challenge, in my client's main dealership in Bishops Stortford, who are looking for a confident individual with transferable skills, to work along side a vibrant team in Bishops Stortford. They can offer excellent opportunities for progression, career development and due to the nature of how busy things have got the earning potential is huge!

Excellent opportunities for progression, development, and high earning potential!

Benefits:

• Employee purchase scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme you could get up to £1000
• Discount voucher store
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Life assurance x2 basic salary
• Eye Care
• Discounts with selected mobile phone providers
• Smart Health
• Mental health support
• Travel insurance
• Discount at UK Premium Gyms
• Pay day advances up to 10%
• Critical illness cover up to 50% salary for 2 months

This is an exciting challenge for an experienced Workshop Controller who can confidently demonstrate their suitability for the role. You will possess excellent Man Management skills, be driven and focused. Your main objective as Workshop Controller will be to supervise the Technicians and Administration staff accordingly in a very busy workshop.

You will be tasked with supervising a team of Technicians to make sure the work is done to a high standard while at a reasonable rate. It will be your job as Workshop Controller to make sure the vehicles go through the workshop in a seamless manner whilst liaising with the Service Advisors who can then keep the customers fully up to date.

This is a vital role to make sure the Technicians keep on their toes, prioritising work and ensuring that all the work is completed to manufacturer standard. The role will be busy so we need someone who isn't scared of working closely with the team and building a strong process.

The company is a busy dealership that will offer you the opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to help drive the department forward.

Workshop Controller requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a workshop controller preffered
• Must have strong experience as a Vehicle Technician
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Subsection: INDAS
Octane number:OC18866

Recourcer: Maaria Munir

Octane Recruitment

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

Company Description

Holroyd Howe General Assistant - Term time only plus Summer School

Title: General Assistant

Location: Bishops Stortford

Salary: £11.44 per hour, 8 hrs per day, 41 weeks

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This prestigious, international 7 day operation boarding school caters for 517 day pupils as well as 387 boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled General Assistant to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Job Description

Job Description

As a General Assistant you will…

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
• Following proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Possess great customer service skills.
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND3

Commissioning Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager, support a portfolio of contract management and service improvement projects, coordinating with other leads to ensure synergy and to avoid duplication of effort. Manage relationships across the programme area e.g. working collaboratively with existing or potential new providers to facilitate care pathway development across primary, secondary, social and community care and other sectors ensuring clinical and patient engagement in the planning and delivery of transformation and redesign programmes. Support the Senior Programme Manager in providing oversight to the development, implementation and evaluation of time-limited projects to improve children and young peoples mental health in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and local strategic priorities or performance needs. Implement commissioning strategy in agreed areas facilitating where necessary investment and disinvestment within the programme area in conjunction with clinical commissioning leads. Using knowledge skills and experience, work collaboratively with the community, CYP, clinicians, local authorities and providers to review existing patterns of care, redesign outcome based care models and pathways meeting local needs, national standards and measurably improve health outcomes while at the same time reduce health inequalities. Develop and support models to ensure children, young people and their families are central to the commissioning process. Monitor delivery of benefits arising from pathway implementation, identifying gaps that inform ongoing service redesign. Ensure that services for CYP across the system are aligned wherever possible, maximising opportunities to integrate to make best use of system resource. Work closely with contracting and performance colleagues to ensure that contracts and procuments associated with individual services contribute to the overall care model/systems. Ensure appropriate workforce planning and development is built into the design of care models and pathways. Work with public health colleagues to ensure appropriate health needs assessments are undertaken and utilised in service development in this sector. Work within the whole CYP and maternity team to develop systems to ensure that all service developments are based upon robust needs assessment, evidence base, affordability, value for money and delivery of key targets. Work with Senior Programme Manager to co-ordinate the delivery of projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost effective way. Support the identification and sharing of best practice. Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment. Work with stakeholders across the integrated care system to collaboratively find solutions to any challenges that arise. Project Management Support the team in the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making decisions in the best interest of the project. Develop a comprehensive and cohesive plan for each project, which is consistent with the overall project timetable, meets the strategic direction of the team and minimises unnecessary disruption to stakeholders involved in the process and is operationally sound. Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict between different stakeholders when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms. Coordinate and oversee regular contract performance meetings with identified providers. Ensure the flexibility of the project if required to meet conflicting/changing requirements. Responsible for the planning and organisation of numerous events/meetings. Ensuring communication tools are used to their maximum value for circulating the minutes, agenda and presentations in a timely manner. Demonstrate effective stakeholder management across different departments and at all levels. Support other programme managers within the CYP Mental Health Team as and when required. Take into account the impact of any change the projects will have on the business and oversee handover of any products to ensure full ownership and buy-in within the business Advocate the projects at senior and executive levels and ensure active engagement and sponsorship within NHS as a whole. Ensure that the projects maintain business focus, have clear authority and that the context, including risks, are actively managed in alignment with the strategic priorities of NHS.

It’s an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council.

Our vision is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county.

Staffordshire has great places and great connections, boasting the beautiful rural landscape of a shire county together with excellent transport links to major destinations across the country.

We are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into the quality of our roads. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team of highway engineering professionals and develop talent for the future.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the Highways Maintenance and Network Management team you will:

• act as the contract management lead for the commissioning of routine, reactive, cyclical and winter highway maintenance services.
• lead on the development of service (functional) specifications for Highway Maintenance.
• establish, develop and maintain relevant contacts and stakeholder relationships to enable effective regional working.
• Coach, mentor, empower and develop team members to ensure they deliver a customer focused, modern professional service, challenging work practices as required.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll have proven experience in the management, delivery and commissioning of highway maintenance activities together with:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering
• Professional qualification at Incorporated Engineer level or knowledge/experience at equivalent level
• experience of procurement, contracts and performance management of providers.
• the ability to develop and maintain partnerships to support ongoing service delivery.

The interview date for this vacancy will be Thursday 28th November 2024.

For an informal chat about the role please contact David Walters, Head of Highway Maintenance & Network Management at: david.walters@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Duty Manager

Bishops Stortford FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full Time

£25,480.00 per annum

40 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to do important work. And right now, we're growing our team to offer our members a superior fitness experience. For you, it's the chance to play a vital role in shaping the health of the nation while you're taking the next exciting steps in your career.

As a Duty Manager at our Bishops Stortford FWC, you'll bring demonstrable sales experience and the ability to quickly get to grips with our business. You're enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. You have a 'can do' attitude and you share our passion for excellent customer service.

As a Duty Manager, you will:

• Deliver a monthly sales target.

• Be responsible for the smooth running of our club.

• Care about our members, ensure they're happy and seek opportunities to build rapport.

• Lead our colleagues and maintain quality standards in all areas.

• Conduct tours for prospective new members, selling the benefits that only we can provide.

• Oversee health and safety, and resolve any issues as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• Help achieve sales targets.

• Be able to swim to a high standard and be willing to undergo training at site, due to covering Lifeguard breaks.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From gym membership to private healthcare and a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing a varied range of capital investment projects ensuring that projects are delivered successfully. Maintain a high profile within the Trust through developing and building strong links with key individuals and departments; Engaging local partners and keeping them informed of progress. Running of capital projects within a defined project methodology, budget, and timetable. Engage with and manage design and building teams across the project areas. Set and monitor key target dates for the development and completion of the Project.

Installation Engineer -. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a company that's been at the forefront of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 65 years?

We are looking for an Installation Engineer who is an expert engineer with a flexible approach to work to join our team in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Why Pitkin & Ruddock?

Pitkin & Ruddock specialise in Temperature Controlled Environments including refrigeration, heat recovery, ventilation, heat pumps and air-conditioning. As East Anglia's leading temperature control solutions provider, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do!

About the role:

As an Installation Engineer, you will be executing the installation and commissioning of both new and used air conditioning, refrigeration, and associated equipment with precision. Your responsibilities could also include performing service and repair work on a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Offering technical support to your peers, participating in our 24-hour On-Call system, and maintaining excellent customer relationships are key parts of the role. You will also be responsible for completing necessary administrative tasks, such as job cards, reports, and timesheets, and promoting Pitkin & Ruddock's values and objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Execute installation and commissioning of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

- Perform service repairs and ensure optimal equipment functioning.

- Offer technical support and guidance to peers, fostering team development.

- Participate in a 24-hour On-Call system for uninterrupted client service.

- Complete job cards, reports, and timesheets accurately.

- Engage with clients directly to ensure customer satisfaction.

- Advocate for Pitkin & Ruddock's values and seek company growth opportunities.

About you:

You are a hands-on engineering expert with a flexible approach to work, ready to travel and adapt to client demands. Your strong understanding of health and safety practises within the refrigeration and HVAC industry is complemented by your proactive support for junior team development and keen eye for business opportunities. Technical proficiency and precision on installations is essential, as is your commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach are your key strengths.

Everything we do at Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd starts with people; our success is built on long-term working relationships with our customers, employees, and suppliers. We are a large, local, family company that pride ourselves in delivering excellence through service.

We consider our employees to be part of our familyso when you join Pitkin & Ruddock, you'll be joining a company that wants you to grow with us and stay with us. We actively provide training and development for employees to reach their full potential, encouraging them to excel in their trade. We truly believe as a family run business, no-one is ever just a number, your efforts are recognised and rewarded.

We have a fair, competitive salary of between £31,000 - 45,000 per annum dependent upon experience. We have a company pension scheme and increasing annual leave entitlement for length of service.You will be provided with a company van and fuel card and specialist tools and a mobile phone. We also provide regular manufacturer training, annual occupational health assessments and a winter flu vaccination programme.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by forwarding your CV as soon as possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy.

No recruitment agencies, please

Additional keywords: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Engineer, Engineering, City and Guilds, installation engineer

This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Assistant Manager -. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a company that's been at the forefront of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 65 years?

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who has a background in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration to join our team in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Why Pitkin & Ruddock?

Pitkin & Ruddock specialise in Temperature Controlled Environments including refrigeration, heat recovery, ventilation, heat pumps and air-conditioning. As East Anglia's leading temperature control solutions provider, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do!

About the role:

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the Branch Manager in the smooth running of the Bishop's Stortford service centre. The role involves managing operations to ensure high-quality delivery and maximum engineer productivity. You will proactively identify and nurture new business opportunities to drive profitability and sustainable growth. Building strong customer relations is key, as is overseeing engineering projects to ensure they are executed efficiently and cost-effectively. You will mentor branch colleagues, ensuring adherence to health and safety compliance, and contribute to a safe and effective working environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Support the Branch Manager in ensuring high-quality delivery and productivity

- Identify and nurture new business opportunities

- Foster strong relationships with customers

- Oversee engineering projects from start to finish

- Mentor and collaborate with colleagues

- Ensure adherence to safety policies

About you:

You should have a solid technical education with engineering qualifications in mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration/air-conditioning fields. Previous experience in a contracting environment is advantageous, along with high self-motivation and a focused work ethic. Demonstrating strong leadership abilities with excellent organisational and time management skills is essential. You'll have exceptional communication skills to engage effectively at all levels and work collaboratively. A flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude is key, as is proficiency in using computer systems (Mac and PC), particularly M365, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental issues, particularly in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry, is preferred. A full clean UK Driving Licence is essential.

Everything we do at Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd starts with people; our success is built on long-term working relationships with our customers, employees, and suppliers. We are a large, local, family company that pride ourselves in delivering excellence through service.

We consider our employees to be part of our familyso when you join Pitkin & Ruddock, you'll be joining a company that wants you to grow with us and stay with us. We actively provide training and development for employees to reach their full potential, encouraging them to excel in their trade. We truly believe as a family run business, no-one is ever just a number, your efforts are recognised and rewarded.

We have a fair, competitive salary of between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum dependent upon experience. We have a company pension scheme and increasing annual leave entitlement for length of service.You will be provided with a hybrid company car and fuel card, together with a laptop and mobile phone. We also provide regular manufacturer training, annual occupational health assessments and a winter flu vaccination programme.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by forwarding your CV as soon as possible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy.

No recruitment agencies, please

Additional keywords: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Engineer, Engineering, City and Guilds, manager, management, branch manager, operations, assistant

This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework and trauma informed care

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.



Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework and trauma informed care

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.



Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The First Contact Team, engages with citizens of Staffordshire, carrying out strengths based, outcome focused assessments via the telephone and virtual means. The Care Act 2014 compliant assessments determine citizens assessed eligible needs while promoting their assets and facilitating their independence.

First Contact develop care and support plans with people and work with Brokerage to put services in place to meet their residual eligible social care needs. The team are responsible for providing accessible information to people at the right time or to direct people to the right services based upon the persons situation, this may include local support groups, health pathways and befriending support.

The team also complete in person assessment work across the county for carers and young carers of all ages. This is a hybrid role, all appropriate equipment will be provided to support this.

Main Responsibilities

You will:

• Take responsibility for the provision of assessments under the Care Act inclusive of all statutory functions
• Develop a collaborative relationship with adults and their circles of support in order to promote positive expectations of what they can achieve, understanding their talents, wishes and feelings.
• As part of the assessment process, undertake purposeful interaction with individuals, families and other professionals to understand the needs and strengths of the individual, their network of relationships and their capacity to consent.
• Analyse information to understand risks and develop strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.
• Negotiate and agree appropriate, tangible and realistic outcomes with individuals and families.
• Collaborate with other professionals, within Adult Social Care or other organisations, in order to fully understand need and enable individuals to achieve their outcomes and to be as independent as possible.
• Maintain appropriate professional records of all key discussions, findings, assessments, opinions (including factual basis) and decisions, including electronic client records and necessary performance data, in line with policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• Some understanding of the legislative and policy context of services for adults (Care Act), and findings from enquiries.
• Understanding of disability, older persons, carers and young carers and the impact, for and the impact, for individuals, their families and society
• Knowledge of adult physical, intellectual emotional and social development and family dynamics.
• Knowledge and some experience of applying the Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Curious and passionate about improvement and making a difference
• Experience of using Information Technology to create documents, data records, diary records, communication and reports.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th November 2024.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Name, Job Title at: Tammy.drinkwater@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference every day?

Do you enjoy injecting your excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers to provide the service they deserve?

Then read on to learn more about our exciting role on offer

You will join our vibrant and welcoming/supportive Contact Centre team who are proud of the high level of service we provide for our customers.

We are a people business – excellent customer insight and experience needs to be at the heart of everything we do. Customers today have high expectations; their experience of using council services should not be second rate. We aim to meet customer needs by giving consistent information, advice and support at their convenience. Our customer model is built on the following principles

• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation

• Consistent and high-quality contact management

• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis

• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels

• A service which has resilience and scale

• A service that is efficiently delivered

Main Responsibilities

As the first point of contact for our customers, you will use your excellent communication skills and professional and friendly manner to support customers with queries or complaints.

You will also be,

• taking a high number of calls per day, assisting members of the public in a range of services which may include Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding and Children's.
• required to listen, probe and investigate enquiries to determine the underlying needs of the customer, escalating queries where necessary.
• required to work using your own initiative and judgement as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• developing and maintaining a strong level of knowledge regarding processes and policies.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll

• have experience of working in a busy Contact Centre
• be passionate about delivering the best customer service possible
• be able to use own judgement to resolve queries and complaints quickly and effectively
• have excellent listening skills and an empathetic approach when addressing issues or complaints
• be self motivated and able to work under pressure
• be able to contribute new ideas to help deliver personal and team performance

We have 1 x Permanent role (37 hours per week)

For further information about this role please email Charlotte Pinks, Team Leader charlotte.pinks@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews to be held w/c 11th November 2024

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for an experienced social care professional who has a thorough understanding of adult social care and commissioning to take forward key projects within the County.

The post is based within the Older People and Physical Disability Commissioning Team, working as part of a team of five Commissioning Managers.

This post will lead on home and community care, with a particular focus on commissioning of Home Care and Market Sustainability. The post will also lead on Carers across older people and physical disabilities (OPPD) Commissioning.

Main Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to deliver the Council's strategic objectives.
• Lead on developing future commissioning arrangements for home and community care.
• Develop innovation and service specific solutions to meet needs and improve outcomes which are co-produced with people and their carers/families.
• Manage and deliver projects to timescale and budget.
• Form and maintain positive working relationships with providers, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop opportunities for closer collaboration with commissioners in the NHS and other authorities.
• Learn from best practice both within the sector and outside and translating that into working practice.

The Ideal Candidate

What you’ll bring:

• You will be able to analyse data and determine priorities based on evidence and develop and produce documents written to a high standard.
• You will be a skilled and experienced commissioner who has a track record of engaging and shaping markets to improve outcomes for people who receive support.
• Have an understanding of the legislative requirements for adult social care, as well as practice implications, and through promoting strength-based approaches to adult social care support personalisation and achieve greater independence.
• Be an expert communicator and able to develop and sustain working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Have a commitment to engagement and coproduction and experience of involving people who use services and their families/carers in the planning and development of services and policies.
• You will work at a strategic level but also have a sound understanding of adult social care operations and legislation.

Interviews will be held: 26 November and 5 December.

For further information about this role please contact Helen Trousdale Lead Commissioner helen.trousdale@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme