The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for assembly operatives working for an established manufacturing business in the Lytham area. Immediate start.

This is a full time position, temporary to permanent opportunity.

Working hours are 7:00am - 16:00pm Monday - Friday

Pay rate £11.44

Job duties will include:

• Assembly work
• Picking and packing
• Working on a production line
• Adhering to health and safety
  
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The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Lecturer in Multi Skills - Construction to join our forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of construction professionals while contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Lecturer in Multi Skills - Construction, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning journey of our students. Your primary responsibilities will involve:

Delivering and managing high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in multi-skills construction.
Contributing to curriculum design, development, and quality improvement to meet industry standards and enhance student outcomes.
Supporting student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression while offering targeted guidance and support.
Using digital and face-to-face teaching tools effectively to support learning and success.
Engaging in professional development, research, and sharing knowledge to contribute to the academic community.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you’ll be part of an innovative and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional education. This role offers the chance to inspire future construction professionals while developing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're excited about this opportunity, submit your application today!

Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks


B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting Disclosure Calculator

The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Lecturer in Multi Skills - Construction to join our forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of construction professionals while contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Lecturer in Multi Skills - Construction, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning journey of our students. Your primary responsibilities will involve:

Delivering and managing high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in multi-skills construction.
Contributing to curriculum design, development, and quality improvement to meet industry standards and enhance student outcomes.
Supporting student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression while offering targeted guidance and support.
Using digital and face-to-face teaching tools effectively to support learning and success.
Engaging in professional development, research, and sharing knowledge to contribute to the academic community.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you’ll be part of an innovative and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional education. This role offers the chance to inspire future construction professionals while developing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're excited about this opportunity, submit your application today!

Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks


B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting Disclosure Calculator

Your new company
I am working with a highly successful logistics company based in Burnley, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Management Accountant to join their team on a full time and permanent basis.


Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in their finance team. You will manage your own set of accounts and work within a successful and well retained finance team. Your responsibilities will include preparing and calculating month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income. You will be responsible for the preparation of management accounts for several limited companies within the Group, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the P&L packs and balance sheet reconciliations. This role would suit someone who has at least 1-2 years experience with management accounts. This role is office based, with an early Friday finish of 2:30pm.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should be part ACCA/CIMA , with AAT qualification as a minimum. You must have strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload, and work to deadlines. A high level of attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience using Sage Line 50 is preferred. You should have at least five years of experience working in accounts, with a minimum of 1-2 years producing Management Accounts.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £38,000, dependent on experience. You will work in a full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hours Monday to Friday. The business offers the opportunity for you to finish at 2:30pm on Fridays, regular social events throughout the year, celebrating birthdays and excellent in office amenities
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional environment, where your contributions will be valued, and your skills will be nurtured.

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.

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DWP. Digital With Purpose.

Do you have experience of developing accessible and inclusive Web Content?

Want to help us build services that work for every user?

DWP is the UK's largest government department. Right now, we're using the latest tech, tooling, and thinking to power a once-in-a-generation digital transformation, building products and services that work better for millions of citizens across the UK.

We're looking for an experienced Accessibility Specialist who will support the development and accessibility of our Web Content.

We are a small and diverse team, with a passion for improving accessibility, ensuring we are genuinely inclusive to all.

Working in a relatively new and rapidly evolving field of expertise within DWP Digital, we are committed to developing our skills and practices further, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to contribute and excel.

You and your role

You'll be part of our Accessibility Standards and Strategy Team. We enable our people to deliver products and services that are accessible and inclusive for DWP customers and colleagues.

You will be working with a team of passionate individuals who are all advocates of accessibility. In this role you will assess and improve the technical compliance and usability of digital services with a range of assistive technologies.

We identify risks, and opportunities for improvement by engaging with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Offering technical expertise and recommendations, you will play an important part of ensuring we become genuinely accessible to all.

As an experienced accessibility professional, you can expect to train and mentor junior members of our team on best practice and approach. This will include creating and sharing guidance, assisting with end user training and digital inclusion topics, such as how to facilitate inclusive meetings.

This is a really varied role, with opportunity to work across the entire department on a multitude of projects all centred around embedding accessibility.

Plus, there's a lot of opportunity to engage with and contribute to the cross-government accessibility service, sharing on best practices and enhancing understanding.

 What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

• Experience assessing websites and documents against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), investigating the cause of defects, and explaining the impact on end users.
• Good understanding of how to make web and document content accessible, using HTML, CSS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Use of a range of assistive software (screen readers, screen magnifiers & voice recognition software) and automated tools for testing and demonstrating.
• Leading a team to deliver outcomes with clear objectives and time frames, praising achievement and promoting a positive working environment.
• Analysis of audit findings to help make difficult decisions and give advice about accessibility.
  
  

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £42,614.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,345.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' 

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference

• Sports and social activities

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

1. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an experienced Project Design Engineer looking for a role that’s more than just a job?

Would you class yourself as an expert with SolidWorks?

How about joining a company that truly values its team and offers incredible support?

Well, you’re in luck! We’re on the lookout for a proactive Project Design Engineer ready to make an impact!

This is your chance to be part of an amazing company, who are experts in delivering the highest quality bespoke products including hydraulics, pneumatics and high-pressure vessels!

Keep on reading to find out more about this amazing Project Design Engineer role…

As a Project Design Engineer your responsibilities will include:
• Designing, developing and providing specifications of bespoke equipment
• Selecting materials & manufacturing techniques
• Ensuring design outputs conform to internal quality standards
• Outputting accurate CAD models, technical drawings and other technical documentation
• Chairing regular project design reviews with key stake holders
• Dealing with non-conformance and Engineering Change Management

We are looking for a Project Design Engineer with the following skills and experience:
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of engineering principles
• Proficient in the use of 2D & 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Knowledge and understanding of the full product lifecycle process
• Experience working with and building/assembling bespoke equipment
• Familiar with critical or challenging equipment/environments where hazards are present
• Full UK driving licence


In return, the successful Project Design Engineer will receive a salary of £38,000 to £43,000 plus benefits…
• Paid overtime & travel expenses
• Voucher & card on your birthday
• Team events
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Training courses

If this Project Design Engineer position sounds like the job for you, send your CV over today!

AMT Driver
Skelmersdale
£14.50 per hour
Temp to perm
Monday to Friday
7am to 4.30pm

Time recruitment are currently recruiting an FLT Driver to work for our engineering client based in Skelmersdale. This is a great role and an opportunity to join a company that is looking to grow. A valid counterbalance licence is essential for this position. Previous labouring experience would be desirable and previous experience of working with steel would also be essential for this role. This is a temp to perm position for the right candidate. Although this is a FLT role, the successful candidate will be expected to work as a labourer. This role is split 50/50 between Labouring and FLT. Duties of your role of FLT driver will include:

-Moving stock around on FLT
-Labouring
-Loading and unloading vehicles
-Supporting in other departments where necessary
-Working to specific notes outlined
-Adhering to all health and safety on site

The successful candidate must

-Be reliable and hard working
-Have a valid FLT licence (not in house)
-Have a good level of communication


Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Summary

Job Description for Operations and Technical Support:

NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you'll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.

An exciting opportunity to join the Advanced Fuels team who are developing the next generation nuclear fuels in support of the UK's net zero ambition. The role involves the manufacture and characterisation of advanced nuclear fuel material using modern facilities at NNL's Preston Laboratory and reporting the results to the customer to time, cost and quality.

The work is primarily laboratory-based where you will be operating bespoke fuel fabrication equipment to produce fuel material which is then characterised using a suite of cutting-edge analytical equipment such as scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, laser flash analysis and x-ray diffraction.

This role predominantly focuses on the production and characterisation of test pellets to ensure the quality of the fuel produced by Westinghouse Ltd meets regulatory as well as customer specifications.

The role supports the delivery of technical programmes of work to the customer on time to cost and to satisfactory quality, working closely with project managers and providing technical guidance and advice as required. NNL strives to develop and maintain a pipeline of skilled talent in order to ensure continued delivery to its long-term customers.

You will be required to work to high degrees of accuracy and with fixed timelines to meet customer deadlines and requirement, whilst maintaining good laboratory practice and complying with regulatory and company policies / procedures e.g. safety, risk, quality, security.

Main Responsibilities for Operations and Technical Support:

• Deliver technical work to the satisfaction of the customer to time, cost and quality.
• Promote and maintain key relationships (internal & external) for efficient and effective project delivery.
• Provide technical support to the Westinghouse Pellet Lab program. Ensuring the delivery of high quality outputs.
• Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy alongside procedures applicable to the role i.e. Safety, quality, security, risk etc.
• Work Flexibly to ensure work is completed with a high degree of quality to meet customer requirement.
• Appointment to AP-NM (Approved Person for Nuclear Movements), involving accountability for safely carrying out movements of nuclear materials, including accurate record keeping and documentation (Separate assessment required).
• Keep well-informed of the latest technical developments in the field which are relevant to the project.
• Produce and maintain accurate records of experimental data.
  

Essential Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

• Experience of working within a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work with hazardous materials performing intricate tasks and maintain GLP.
• Ability to work with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated questioning attitude and safety conscious.
• Experience working within a Quality Control / Assurance type laboratory.
• Data taking / analysis skills with accuracy.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

• Experience working with uranic or hazardous powders.
• Degree level education in a relevant scientific or engineering subject.
• Prior experience of analytical techniques used to characterize nuclear fuel, for example, Scanning electron microscopy, Laser flash analysis, Thermogravimetric analysis.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

Location:Hybrid/Blackpool

About the Role:My client in the NHS is looking for talented developers to join their team and work on impactful projects. This role involves developing and maintaining applications that support critical healthcare services. We are seeking developers with expertise in the following technologies:

• C#
• ASP
• .NET
• CSS
• HTML4/5
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• Angular

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using the above technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in C#, ASP, .NET, CSS, HTML4/5, JavaScript, JQuery, and Angular.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare sector or with NHS systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.

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.

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About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Level SQL Developer to join our client's team within the NHS. This role involves working on critical projects that directly impact healthcare services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL development and a passion for improving healthcare through technology.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL databases and queries.
• Optimize and troubleshoot SQL queries for performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database processes and procedures.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an SQL Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or other relational databases.
• Knowledge of database design and data modeling.
• Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare sector or with NHS systems.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or similar.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the NHS.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:If you are a dedicated SQL Developer looking to make a difference in healthcare, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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Prestigious opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer with a Global highly acclaimed Retail organisation based in Blackburn. With sites across the UK and Europe, following a period of significant growth and investment, we are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our success story.

As one of our IT Infrastructure Engineers you will be responsible for:-

• Working with the Infrastructure Manager to ensure changes are planned and implemented in a structured and assured way.
• Testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Infrastructure incident management and resolution.
• Actioning any alerts generated by the monitoring systems in a timely manner
• Supporting the IT Service Desk function.
• Proactively seeking opportunities from across the organisation to improve the infrastructure.
• Documenting common practice, process flow diagrams and maintaining the knowledge base.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Active Directory Administration.
• Office 365 / Exchange online
• Hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, AHV or equivalent).
• Networking knowledge (LAN, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Managed Switches, VLANs).
• PowerShell or any other scripting language or automation methodology.
• Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Windows (7, 10).
• Veeam Backup - desired but not essential.
• Linux/Unix administration experience - desired but not essential

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable team environment, and an extensive benefits package!

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.
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We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our education setting in Blackburn as a Governance Administrator. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the senior leadership team and governors, supporting a range of school committees and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

As part of a dedicated and professional team, you will have the chance to develop and showcase your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to start or advance their career within the education governance sector.

This is a full-time interim position in Blackburn until Spring/Summer 2025. It will require some flexibility to support an occasional evening meeting. This setting also operates a hybrid working policy.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional written communication and minuting skills, a keen ability to present information clearly and concisely, and the capability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines effectively. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting educational governance, we would love to hear from you.

Key duties

• Support Governing Body Meetings: Organise, prepare agendas, and attend meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes, and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Advise governors on statutory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and educational regulations.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Serve as the main point of contact between the governing body, senior leadership team, and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate Committee Activities: Manage the schedules, documentation, and action plans for various school committees, ensuring meetings are effective and meet governance requirements.
• Maintain Governance Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of governance activities, including meeting minutes, decisions, and policy reviews, for audit and legal purposes.
• Monitor and Report on Governance Activities: Track and report on governance performance, identifying areas for improvement and supporting continuous development within the governing body.

What we require for this role

• Previous experience in an administrative or governance-related role, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
• Proven ability to accurately take minutes at meetings and produce clear, concise reports and documents.
• Experience of liaising and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams, governors, staff, and external agencies.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, with experience of coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this education administration role in Blackburn, 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.

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Inventory Driver Operator

C1 Driver
Southampton, SO18
Permanent position
4 days on and 4 days off, 7am to 7pm
£28000 per annum, +8.7% shift allowance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our larger clients, world leading manufactures of soft contact lenses.

Inventory Driver Operator duties and responsibilities:
Split 75% of the role will be warehouse operator and 25% driving work
As an Inventory Driver Operator, you will be expected to carry out a range of varied tasks and functions, drive company vehicles as and when required to collect and/or deliver goods/stock to ensure customer requirements, performance targets and quality standards are met and when possible, exceeded.
* Dealing with receipts, put away and replenishment of Silve Stock lenses and Raw Material as requested by the Team Leader.
* Maintain clear communication with Team leaders and Senior Operators regarding change of delivery, route, or schedule or any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.
* Receive incoming lenses and Raw Materials from internal and external sources verifying all items are correct. Identifying, putting away products ensuring all goods are located and stored in the correct locations according to procedure and available for picking.
* Pick and issue materials for the user businesses to the agreed quality standards, verifying all items are correct, complete, and present. Distribute materials to the user businesses in line with daily stock replenishment plans.
* Carry out replenishments, move and rearrange stock.
* Once fully trained, operate any machinery, vehicles or equipment as required for your position and duties
* Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with a forklift truck
* Support Packaging / Distribution and take pro-active action to resolve any stock issues that may adversely impact production.
* Drivers to be in possession of a valid Tacho card and up to date with all driver qualifications. Keeps company vehicle clean and well-maintained.
* May have to lift heavy products or parcels.
* Drives safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Inventory Driver Operator requirements and skills:
* You MUST in possession of a 7.5t (C1) license, Driver CPC & DIGI Cards
* Minimum of 2 years checkable work history
* A maximum of 6 points on your licence
* Strong work ethic, reliable, flexible, Upbeat, self-motivated and resilient - are welcomed in this role.
* The work, carried out is physically demanding and a significant proportion of the shift will require the member of staff to stand, walk and operate mechanical handling equipment
* Good working knowledge of Warehouse procedures and environment, computer inventory systems and Microsoft Office (or competence to achieve this).
* Be able to work in a team environment while being able to self-motivate and when necessary cover for the Team Leader / Senior Operator if absent.
* Ensure the departmental KPI's targets are met and where possible exceeded in compliance with the organization's requirements, including production targets, quality standards and customer requirements
* Positive attitude and ability to self-motivate and demonstrate initiative to promote teamwork
* Receive new training and train others as determined by the departmental training matrix. Training must be in accordance with relevant SOPs and associated documents. Share product knowledge within the department.
* Follow all systems, procedures and routines for accurately completing, filing paperwork and archiving department records
* Liaise with Purchasing, Planning and QA to improve processes and procedures to improve supply to Packaging and Distribution
* Able to use Microsoft Office to produce documents and read/send emails.

Driver Key Information and Benefits:
* £28,000 Per annum
* 22 days holiday
* Pension scheme, health cover, life insurance, a discount contact lens scheme and much more!
* Offer extensive training to support career growth.

To be considered for this role as a Inventory Driver Operator please apply directly to the Gi Group, please apply directly to the Gi Group -or - call our Peterborough Driving Team on 07468475966

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Class 1 Tramper

Carnforth

Do you have a Class 1 UK (CE) Licence? Do you have a UK Digi card?

If "YES" we want to hear from you!!

The position of Class 1 Tramper involves:

• Collecting and delivering customers products on a curtain sided trailer, this will include a great deal of load security using ratchet straps.
• Delivering loads throughout the UK both full and groupage loads.
• Using a handheld PDA to complete paperwork.
• Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone.
• Keeping in regular contact with the transport team for updates on progress and managing

our customers' expectations.

• This will include nights away.
• Attending regular training sessions.

Essential skills required for Class 1 Tramper:

• Must hold a UK HGV Class 1 CE Licence.
• Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Working to deadlines.
• Confident, polite and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible, hardworking and self-motivated.

Why Pollock (SCOTRANS) Ltd?

• Basic salary for Class 1 Tramper is £39,361pa. PLUS up to £4,800pa Tax Free night out allowance.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday, start time between 06:00hrs and 07:00hrs.
  • Enhanced rates available for working weekends.
  • £70 every 5 years for HGV Medical.
  • Attendance for CPC paid.
• Free DCPC training during your employment*
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• Medical Reimbursement*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Pollock (SCOTRANS) Ltd require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants in Class 1 Tramper position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in the Nelson/Burnley/Colne area!

We are currently supporting this education setting, committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations alongside the finance team and manager. You'll be working with invoicing, orders and payments working on various financial systems and MS Office packages.

This finance role is to start ASAP until Spring 2025. We can consider both part time and full time applications for this role.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto the system.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and finance packages such as Sage, Access, FMS6, PS Financials (flexible on which ones).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role in the Burnley/Nelson/Colne area, 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.

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