Total 867 job vacancies in Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QF

The staple in any kitchen team is the Kitchen Porter.

This involves ensuring the kitchen, all tableware and utensils are washed and cleaned, together with ensuring the kitchen and all food areas are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness always. Assisting the Head Chef and their team with food and equipment deliveries and their daily duties.

We are proud to develop and grow our own people from within and part of this role is to provide the team member with the opportunity to be involved, learn and gain experience in preparation and cooking providing them with the skills needed to develop into their next role with us at The Herbalist, Maidstone.

Benefits
• Internal training and development plans
• A share of the tips in addition to your rate/hourly rate of pay
• Birthday off guaranteed, plus a treat from us
• 50% discount off food & 25% off bedrooms when visiting with friends & family
• 70% discount off the menu when on shift, no restrictions
• 10% discount on Wildshark vineyard tours
• A personal invitation to our summer and winter staff reward party
• Incentives, reward & recognition trips
• Live-in accommodation available
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1.5k (T&C’s apply)
• Long service recognition rewards (extra paid holidays & monetary vouchers)
• Company pension

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective and high quality care is provided to patients in a timely manner, in conjunction with colleagues in the Emergency Department, AAUs and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC for increasing the acute consultant presence and ambulatory care options. The postholder will be a clinical leader responsible for shaping services developments, improving quality and safety and directly managing junior doctors within the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Clinical Responsibilities Undertake cleaning and preparation of theatres Undertake cleaning and processing of endoscope to Endoscopy Unit Standards, for Main Theatre, DCU theatre, Gynae Clinic and anaesthetics including ITU Ensure traceability and collection of necessary data Maintain stock levels of equipment and cleaning chemicals Take water samples for weekly water testing Perform Self Disinfection Cycles for Washer Disinfector as specified by manufacturer Assist with training of all new staff under supervision Please see attached job description for more information

Ensure that the agreed standards of care are maintained at optimum level, informing the unit manager of any concerns. Assist with the organisation of the reception and discharge of patients, ensuring that they receive safe and competent care during the immediate and post-operative period. Act as a resource/advisor to junior healthcare / support workers and students in the delivery of research based programmes of care, ensuring the appropriate teaching , assessment, planning and evaluation is undertaken. Ensure that all patient documentation is completed and kept up-to-date, and that care plans provide an accurate progress record and response to treatment. Assist with accidents and incidents involving patients, staff relatives and visitors. Complete statements and incident forms and reports such incidents and accidents appropriately and in a timely manner. Participate in the Quality Assurance tool within the Critical Care Directorate. Provide skilled high quality Peri-operative care to all patient groups. Assist in ensuring that all patients are safe to be transferred back to ward areas, in accordance with the recovery area protocol. Provide skilled high quality assistance to the anaesthetist. Adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times Please see attached job description for more information.

Clinical responsibilities Ensure that the agreed standards of care are maintained at optimum level, informing the unit manager of any concerns. Assist with the organisation of the reception and discharge of patients, ensuring that they receive safe and competent care during the immediate and post-operative period. Act as a resource/advisor to junior healthcare practitioners and medical staff in the delivery of research based programmes of care, ensuring the appropriate assessment, planning and evaluation. To ensure that all patient documentation is completed and kept up-to-date, and that care plans provide an accurate progress record and response to treatment. Deals with accidents and incidents involving patients, staff relatives and visitors. Completes statements and incident forms and reports such incidents and accidents appropriately and in a timely manner. Participates in the Quality Assurance tool within the Critical Care Directorate. Provide skilled high quality Peri-operative care to all patient groups. Ensure that all patients are safe to be transferred back to ward areas, in accordance with the recovery area protocol. Provide skilled high quality assistance to the anaesthetist. To adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a sensitive way and one that they understand. To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of perioperative care, according to existing policies and standards. To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits etc to formally evaluate standards of care and assist in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To organise patient transfers both within and outside the department, escorting ill patients as requested. To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing / local To Actively support the Perioperative strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy. Performing clinical work, pertaining to post holders professional boundaries and clinical skills within other Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust theatre units as required. Managerial responsibilities: To assist the Senior Nurse in co-ordinating the provision of care and ensuring that there is effective communication between the multidisciplinary team. Ensure adequate levels of staffing in the recovery area, ensuring that there is a balanced cover to meet the patients needs and acceptable safety levels. Informing senior managers, if staffing levels or skills cannot maintain safe patient care. To manage a high dependency bed when required providing skilled support to anaesthetic and nursing / ODP colleagues. Exercise leadership and acts as a role model at all times within the unit maintaining a suitable environment for a happy Unit team. Discuss present performance and future development with the units manager, using Individual Performance Review in accordance with Nursing Policy. Actively participate in undertaking Performance Development Review of junior staff within the team. To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately. To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the clinical co-ordinators to keep within agreed resources. To assist with the ongoing organisation of the unit, including responsibility for a designated area of practice within department on a daily basis, to ensure optimal theatre utilisation at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients. To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills. To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determined by line manager. To actively support the process of risk management and health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring incidents are reported appropriately (in writing) and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff. To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence other to adapt to change. To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local (informal) complaints and supporting the clinical co-ordinators to investigate formal problems. To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment, resolving any shortfall as appropriate. To maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the clinical area, action remedy as appropriate and reporting deficits to Senior Nurse and/ or Theatre Co-ordinator/Matron and Service Manager as appropriate. To communicate varied and complicated information (verbally and in writing) in a way that is understood and gets the important facts across. To resolve local problems/ conflicts, keeping managers/others informed and maintaining positive team dynamics across the Division at all times. To take a leadership role in crisis situations, resolving problems as necessary. To maintain confidentiality with regard to personal information pertaining to staff. To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required. Professional responsibilities: Assist the manager in ensuring that staff are professionally competent in the performance of their duties and that they receive relevant training and are assessed before being asked to perform duties beyond their training. Assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs by ordering, checking and administering. Also, ensuring that the staff are instructed in their safe handling and administration as stated in the Trusts Drug Policy. Is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC, e.g. Code of Professional Conduct, Confidentiality, Administration of Medicines, Exercising Accountability, Scope of Professional Practice. Please also see attached job description.

A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Canterbury, Kent (office based circa 6 months) before moving to a site based role in Kent.
• Contract type: Freelance
• Day rate: £ Negotiable (this role will be PAYE or via an Umbrella company)
• Start date: November 2024
• Duration: In excess of 12 months
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for across multiple sectors of the built environment with projects in excess of £100 million in value.

The project this role is being recruited for is a £20 million Two-Stage Design & Build education complex in Kent.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjuction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone that is immediately available or becoming available in the near future and looks to work with a growing team that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Retail Stock Counter

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55 per hour + £1.39 holiday pay)

Location: Thanet

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Free Transport*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

Retail Asset Solutions are looking to take on Retail Stock Counters to join our already existing minibus teams.

The Company

• We are a leading provider of Retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services.
• With over 3500 employees throughout the UK, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities.

The Role

• We are looking for Retail stock counters to add to our already successful team.
• Work will be carried out on different Retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. All travel is provided on the minibus.
• You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner.
• Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock
• Typical working week will consist of 3-4 x 8-12hr shifts

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and during the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over
• You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts where required on large counts.
• With our innovative business, the technology changes and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required.
• Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity.

The Package/ Benefits

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Free Transport
• Progression Opportunities
• Generous Holiday Pay
• Pension Contribution

Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today!

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

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

Join our client as a Marketing Assistant!

Are you passionate about marketing and ready to kickstart your career? We're seeking a dynamic Marketing Assistant to help our client elevate their brand!

What you'll Do:

• Support the Senior Marketing Coordinator in executing the Marketing Plan
• Assist with digital content creation and make suggestions for improvements to expand awareness
• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Help organise events and promotional activities

What we're Looking For:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A creative mindset with a knack for problem-solving
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing in the marketing field

Why join our Client?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Great benefits and competitive salary

If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk for further information. Alternatively please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Dispatch Operative required on the outskirts of Maidstone on a temporary to permanent basis.

You will join an established team and be responsible for allocating materials and stock.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the inbound process of stock.
• Ensure accurate stock records are maintained.
• Assist with stock taking ensuring accuracy of the records.
• Issue stock internally, maintaining storage disciplines, systems, and records.
• Pack goods ready for shipment
• Check each item for visual defects when packing and report any issues.
• Follow all packing instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work with the Dispatch Department to confirm completion of the orders.
• Maintain packing material supplies.

About you:

• At least 12 months of relevant experience that can be transferred to this role.
• Good IT skills
• Organised
• Able to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player
• This can be a physically demanding role with lifting required.

This role is Monday to Friday 8-5 and pays £11.44ph. Our client invests in their staff with opportunities for further training.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
Twitter: @nagforjobs​

We have an excellent opportunity for an experience CNC Press Brake operator to work on a Temporary basis for an established Engineering company in the Medway Towns.

You will be required to carry out the following tasks;

• operate and programme the machine
• bend and shape sheet metal according to specifications
• set up the machine, selecting the correct tools and materials
• monitor the process to ensure that parts are fabricated to the required specifications

You must be able to read technical drawings and be skilled at measuring and using hand tools and have previous Press Brake experience.

The hours of work are 6.00am - 2.00pm and there is scope for overtime at an enhanced rate. This role pays £11.44 - £12.00 depending on experience.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
Twitter: @nagforjobs​

Production Facilitator required for a fantastic company in Borough Green. A company where once a week lunch is provided and has a great working environment.

Reporting into the Shift Supervisor, you be responsible for handling the production processes to ensure customers are supplied the highest quality product.

Duties will include:

• In-house production including moulding, powder coating, assembly and packaging
• Operating relevant machinery
• Working towards KPI's
• Ad hoc warehouse duties

Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm

45hours per week

£11.53ph / £27,000k per annum

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Due to the location you will need to have access to a vehicle.

CVs in word format

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

Production Operative required on nights for a fantastic company in Borough Green. A company where once a week lunch is provided and has a great working environment.

Reporting into the Night Shift Supervisor, you be responsible for handling the production processes to ensure customers are supplied the highest quality product.

Duties will include:

Production duties such as moulding, powder coating, assembling and packaging efficiently and to a high standard.

Achieving agreed KPI's

Following Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Maintaining a tidy and clean warehouse

Supporting other departments when required

We are looking for someone who has production experience, who is a team player and possesses high attention to detail. This role requires basic computer knowledge.

This is a temporary to permanent role which is physically demanding and in a fast paced environment. This role pays up to £31,600P/a, hours of work are Monday to Thursday 6pm - 6am.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

CVs in word format

Email Paige at p.trustam@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

LOCATION: Maidstone

HOURS: 37 hours

PAY RATE: £15.40 per hour PAYE / £20.07 per hour limited

Full Job Description

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures
• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
• Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience of making effective referrals to and managing relationships between external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice

Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk or call Andy on 01772 208962

We are currently seeking an experienced Marketing Assistant to join our reputable, long established client, based in the Swale area.

Working within the manufacturing sector, supplying products to the Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Agricultural and Electronics sectors to name a few of the industries they work with.

Working alongside and supporting the Senior Marketing Co-ordinator, your role will involve the following duties:-

• Compiling and analysing statistical data reports for marketing activity performance
• Assisting in the creation of effective digital campaigns, suggesting improvements to expand awareness of the company brand, products and services
• To support with the organisation and planning of exhibitions, events and customer training
• The creation of digital graphics for use in advertising campaigns, brochures, leaflets and to assist in the production of social media campaigns

Other aspects of the role include providing an administrative support function in the maintenance of systems that the marketing team have an involvement with - such as the ERM, new customer tracking, complaints and process improvements. You will be required to produce reports on customer perception, customer surveys and customer feedback results to aid in monitoring and continuous improvements.

Candidates suited to this role should hold a relevant marketing qualification and should be familiar with various marketing tools such as Google Analytics, AdWords and content management systems.

Our client is offering a competitive salary for this role, together with an excellent benefits package, to include 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays), birthday leave after 1 year's service, long service awards, a flexible cash scheme, free car parking and an employee counselling service to name a few.

Support Worker Hythe - £11.47 ph

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Female Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our supported living service in Hythe is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010