Total 17 Full-time job vacancies in ME4 4YH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to join an award-winning legal firm.This full-time role offersexcellent benefitsand salaryof Up to £26,000.

As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will assist fee earners with a range of secretarial and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the firm.

You will be responsible for:

- Audio and copy typing various documents, including letters and legal forms.

- Answering phone calls politely and efficiently.

- Performing administrative tasks, such as photocopying and updating client records.

- Maintaining and filing correspondence to ensure organised client files.

- Scheduling appointments and interacting with clients.

- Inputting and managing data in the firm's client case management system.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Conveyancing Secretary,Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant,Conveyancing Assistant or in a similar role.

- Ideally, have experience in conveyancing.

- Strong technical skills, with a fast and accurate typing speed.

- Ability to handle a busy workload independently and meet tight deadlines

- Excellent communication skills.

- Skilled in Microsoft Word.

What's on offer:

- Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown

- Discretional Bonus Scheme

- Pension Scheme (Contributory)

- Life Cover - 3x Salary

- Firm Sponsored Professional Training

- Reduced Rate Legal Fees

- Annual Eye tests/ Annual Flu Vaccines

- Paid sick leave

- Additional holiday for long-serving employees

- Membership to benenden healthcare

- Staff social events

- Client & Employee referral scheme

- Car sharing & bike 2 work schemes

- Monthly superstar scheme

- Ongoing Training

Apply now for this exceptional Conveyancing Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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The Headteacher and Governors of St Michael’s RC Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated and committed Site Manager.
You will be the member of staff with responsibility for Health & Safety throughout the school and will also be confident in managing all our external contractors including, cleaning and grounds maintenance.
You will ensure that the school is fully functional at all times and take responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of a safe and secure site, to provide the best possible environment for our school community.
You will need to actively contribute towards the effective provision of site services,
Which will include the following:
• Carrying out or supervising site maintenance, including painting and decorating, general maintenance, cleaning and repairs
• Site security including lighting, grounds maintenance
• Health and safety checks, ensuring that the school is compliant with all buildings and health and safety legislation
• You will need to work to strict deadlines and budgets
• You will need experience of providing as a Site Manager or premise assistant and an understanding and empathy with children.
• It is essential that you have a flexible approach, possess excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of motivation and are committed to working in our school.
• You must be ICT literate
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kim Cleall-Harding in the school office St Michael's RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Appointment to this position will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure Check.
Full time
Salary: NJC
Applications Close: 22nd November 2024
Interviews 27th November 2024
Start date: ASAP

79281 - Quality Engineer

This Quality Engineer will report to the Quality and Assurance Manager and will work within Governance, Risk, Compliance & Quality with UKPN Services based in our Chatham/South East office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £51,245, plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date:.19/11/2024

JOB PURPOSE:

You will provide competent quality management advice to promote compliance to ISO 9001: 2015 in the review, audit, certification, induction and management of procedures and processes in electrical infrastructure construction projects.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provide Quality Management advice about ISO 9001: 2015 to other advisors, managers, employees, contractors and clients, both in the tendering and construction phases. Aim to maintain UK Power Networks Services' quality management system to ensure it can design, build, finance, operate and maintain primary electrical infrastructure for its clients.

2. Contribute to the review of existing and the development of new procedures/processes. Procedures include those from central UK Power Networks group and those which are UK Power Networks Services' project/contract specific. There will also be involvement in the communication, implementation and monitoring within the directorate;

3. Monitor compliance with ISO 9001: 2015, procedures, legal and moral obligations, and national, international and client standards. Plan project audits against agreed level 2, 3 and 4 schedules. Will undertake quality management system audits, produce audit reports and ensure findings are resolved promptly.

4. Assist and offer guidance to Project Managers in reviewing quality related project documents and requirements. Develop appropriate quality management system inductions, training and communication materials for the project team and subcontractors. Gather lessons learnt and maintains the project cost of poor quality process. Provide Project Managers with quality related updates for inclusion in monthly reports. Support any quality management system incident investigations.

5. Provide a monitoring function to ensure that suppliers, subcontractors and the services they provide exceed our quality management system expectations. This may include conducting external audits and undertaking random performance inspections of field teams to identify issues requiring improvement and highlighting good performance.

6. Monitor site certification of materials and equipment, including tool calibration, to ensure compliance with client and project requirements. To maintain associated project records to compile final data book documentation.

7. Facilitate third-party audits of UK Power Networks Services by external certification bodies. Champion quality management system processes in the business to ensure certification requirements are maintained.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

UK Power Networks group is owned by the Cheung Kong Group who are one of the largest investors in the UK and employ over 300,000 people in 52 countries. UK Power Networks owns and maintains electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England and employs over 6000 people. UK Power Networks Services are the unregulated commercial arm of this business.

UK Power Networks Services are a national provider of power distribution and distributed energy solutions which improves customers' existing electrical assets and integrates new technologies to deliver improved performance and commercial benefits. Working in the transport, defence, manufacturing and industrial, public and nuclear sectors the business is growing and needs accomplished individuals to be part of this exciting change.

You will report to the Quality and Assurance Manager and be a member of the UK Power Networks Services Quality and Assurance team.

You will visit UKPN Services and client offices and project sites.

You will work with management across all directorates. You will have also represent us at operational/project level with external partners.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• HNC (minimum requirement) qualification in a discipline such as Quality Management, Construction, Project Management or Technical/Engineering or equivalent.
• As a minimum be a Practitioner member of the Chartered Quality Institute with an aspiration to gain Chartered status, which we will support;
• Have quality management system experience gained in the construction industry (manufacturing based or other experience would not be suitable);
• Be a trained QMS Auditor/Internal QMS Auditor with experience in auditing to ISO 9001: 2015;
• Have experience of root cause analysis
• Attain several client access passes and licenses that may be required to work within UK industries such as airports, defence, nuclear, rail and underground rail;
• Hold a valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Flexible in your approach to work and be prioritise as directed by the Quality and Assurance Manager and Project Manager on assigned projects or contracts;
• Audit to ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018 requirements would be desirable;
• Knowledge of ISO 55001: 2014, ISO 44001: 2017, ISO 19650-1: 2018, ISO 19650-2: 2018, ISO 19650-3: 2020 and ISO 19650-5: 2020 would be advantageous;
• Be a team player and with other staff and clients within the business;
• Have excellent communication, presentation, planning and decision making skills at all seniority levels;
• Can work with IT software packages such as Microsoft office;

Working through Universities by Sodexo, you will be responsible for ensuring the building, our students, visitors and your co-workers' safety in your role as Security Supervisor at Sodexo at University of Greenwich - Chatham. Every day is unique, and the things you do will have a significant impact on it.

Join Universities by Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the deputy and security manager to sure that any complaints are reported and managed in a prompt, professional manner.
• to give the campuses of the University of Greenwich a security service that is customer-focused.
• To comply with Company, client and statutory regulations relating to Health and Safety, fire hygiene, COSHH and safe systems of work.
• To liaise with Sodexo and Client personnel as required and directed to guarantee the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
• Provide a first point of call for visitors and contractors to the site. Issue visitor/contractor badges whilst maintaining a record of those who enter and leave the main buildings.
• Answer questions, report incidents, and handle emergencies with employees, students, visitors, and contractors
• Open and secure the premises including the enabling and disabling of security alarms as detailed in the Assignment Instructions
• Patrolling, securing, and monitoring premises for any signs of unlawful/unwanted activity
• Monitor CCTV screens and take appropriate action as required

What you bring:

• SIA Licence holder (Door supervisor and CCTV)
• 3 - 5 years experience within the security industry and as a supervisor
• Have a sound knowledge of the Quality Management Systems (Security)
• Able to use computerised systems in operation within the security sector
• Good understanding of the CCTV, fire and security systems
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative, individually and as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• All employees are expected to adhere to Sodexo health and safety regulations and Equal opportunity regulations.
• To be able to write accurate, legible operational logs, security reports and statements.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

“You’ll make life safer for our customers. We’ll do the same for your career”

• £13.64 per hour
• 42 hours per week
• Working: 4 early shift, 4 off, 4 late/night shifts
• 12 hour shifts (7am to 7pm/7pm to 7am)
• MUST HOLD SIA LICENSE

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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

National Probation Service - Case Administrator
Overview:
We've got a great opportunity for a full time, temporary-ongoing role in the Medway area.
o Full time - Monday - Friday
o Start Date: ASAP
o Location - Medway
o Pay Rate: £11.44h

The individual will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:
o To greet offenders and visitors, log their arrival and departure, ensure the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary
o To handle all queries, referring on when unable to resolve
o To handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, take messages and transmit to the appropriate person.
o To deal with all mail items; incoming, outgoing and internal
o To take bookings, support and service meeting rooms including training event registration as required
o To support the allocation and booking of hot desks, car parking and pool cars as required
o To pay bus fares/travel warrants to offenders and handle day to day petty cash
o To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the premises, including the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures
o To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs
o To ensure faults are reported and servicing requests for equipment are made with suppliers and contractors
o To assist with scanning and archiving as required
o To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required
o To practice safer working and adhere to data protection, confidentiality policies and legislation
o To produce operational returns as required
o To assist in other duties deemed appropriate for this grade of position

At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.

Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at , providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you.

Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey.

Requirements:
All offers are subject to 3 years referencing checks and a DBS.

If this role interests you, please apply below.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

At Fakes & Reece we have a fantastic opportunity for a Freelance Administrator to join a prestigious main contractor based in the South East. Our client is one of the UK's leading providers within the new build commercial market, predominately specialising in health care, education and industrial units.

Joining a small administrative team based in their head office in Gillingham, Kent. You will be responsible for document management, software support, diary organisation and general ad-hoc administrative duties.

Key attributes for the right candidate include:

• Confident communicator both written and verbal
• Strong Microsoft software knowledge, including SharePoint
• Organised nature
• Personable, positive & collaborator attitude
• Previous construction experience (essential)

To be considered for his role, please send across a copy of your up to date CV to cspiers@fr-group.co.uk or call 07749578588.

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

​Delivery Postie with DrivingJob reference: 318798Location: Chatham Delivery Office, ME4 4AA Job type: Permanent contractHours: 35 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday
- Sunday, working between 08:00 and 15:00.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.


Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you


- Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
- Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
- Think of yourself as a people-person and a friendly face in the community
- Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
- Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
- Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:


- Pay that’s 10% above the market average in our sector, paid monthly with an hourly rate of £12.54p/hr
- Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the normal hourly rate
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
- Full uniform provided
- Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
- Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
- Excellent family friendly support
- enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
- Your Wellbeing
- you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
- Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
- Free stamps at Christmas
Time to apply
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.



We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Medway Council are recruiting for a permanent Experienced Children in Care Social Worker

+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
• Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
• Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
• To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
• Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carer's.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

WORKING STYLE

The workstyle for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible workstyle and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.

+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.

Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.

Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.

As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
• Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
• Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
• Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
• Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.

WORKING STYLE

The work style for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering

To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).

To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.

To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.

To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.

To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.

if you're interested in this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Chatham, Kent
Compensation: Starting Salary £32,021.25 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59791

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a HGV Vehicle Mechanic at our Chatham site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will help support our military customer in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles.

Day-to-day, you'll carry out routine maintenance, mechanical and electrical repairs, and modifications on vehicles and small plant equipment held at Chatham Station.

• Carry out equipment and component serviceability inspections.
• Identify mechanical and electrical faults with vehicle and equipment components, assemblies and systems.
• Ensure all equipment maintenance and repairs are completed in accordance with Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP).
• Carry out road tests of vehicles, and functional testing of equipment sub-assemblies and systems.
• Identify replacement parts and assemblies using Military Information Systems
• Support the continuous improvement of the department and contribute towards the RSME contracts continuous improvement targets.

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

This role is full time 37 hours per week and is based on site at Chatham.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic

• Experience working on vehicles
• Electrical experience
• Health and safety knowledge

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering or served in HM Armed Forces as a Trade Class 1 Vehicle Mechanic (VM)
• UK Driving Licence

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/11/24

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for your next role in primary education?

We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our team at New Horizons Children’s Academy. The successful candidate will be either an experienced teacher or an ECT, who will be willing to play a full part in the further development of our academy and our trust, joining us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

Our Class Teacher will be passionate about teaching and learning, have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, with the ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, dedicated to ensuring that all of our children achieve their very best.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
• Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

FIRE ALARM ENGINEER NEEDED FOR MEDWAY

Fire Alarm engineer and maintenance worker needed for Kent area.
You will be given a company van, uniform, standard holiday.

Full 18th addition is needed.
Salary to be discussed, depending on experience

Standard 45 hours a week, overtime is there if wanted. You'll be responsible for fitting fire alarms and keeping up with maintenance of the alarms.

If you have an up-to-date CV, please email this or
Or please call either of us on 01622235681.

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Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

​Delivery Postie with DrivingJob reference: 315574Location: Chatham Delivery Office, ME4 4AA Job type: Permanent contractHours: 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday
- Sunday, working between 08:00 and 15:00
There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.


Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you


- Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
- Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
- Think of yourself as a people-person and a friendly face in the community
- Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
- Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
- Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:


- Pay that’s 10% above the market average in our sector, paid monthly with an hourly rate of £12.54p/hr
- Overtime is paid at 1.25 x the normal hourly rate
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
- Full uniform provided
- Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
- Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
- Excellent family friendly support
- enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
- Your Wellbeing
- you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
- Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
- Free stamps at Christmas
Time to apply
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.



We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

79833 - Fitter

This Fitter (Construction) will report to the Chatham Region Lead Operational Engineer and will work within UKPN Services - Chatham Depot based in our Chatham Depot office. You will be a Permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £43,898 plus Van plus benefits and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 10/11/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

You will maintain the HV and LV electrical plant and distribution network, up to and including 11KV system, with the opportunity to develop the skills to work on the 33KV network.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
2. Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
3. Maintain electrical plant and equipment on the LV and 11KV network
4. Undertake substation inspections to a high standard
5. Installation/construction of new substations with associated High Voltage switchgear & transformers
6. Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure
7. Ensure quality of works meets with current policies and procedures
8. Be an ambassador for us and deliver excellent customer service
9. Be able to work on their own or as part of a team

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position has been classified as a Specified Role and will be subject to pre-appointment drug screening in accordance with the UK Power Networks policy on "Alcohol & Drugs".

You will be expected to work as part of a team of technicians, jointers and fitters that report to the Maintenance Manager and have the support of experienced Lead and Operational Engineers.

The role is predominantly based in the UK Power Networks Services area with work being undertaken on customer owned sites on a contractual basis. The successful candidate will also be required to travel and work anywhere within the UK on customer owned sites.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE:

• ONC in electrical power or City & Guilds Part 232 (or equivalent)

• Electrical apprenticeship in a power distribution (or similar) company

• Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical distribution network

• Experience in maintenance and testing of HV and LV assets

• Hold a current driving licence

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.