A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a driven individual, looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!

You will be part of the pharmacy clinical trials & aseptic team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust supporting the expert pharmaceutical technical expertise in the delivery of clinical trials and assisting in the setting up logistics for clinical trials across a wide range of clinical specialities. As a specialist role the post holder will develop and promote good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good clinical practice (GCP) to ensure the safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.

We are looking for a forward thinking, self-motivated pharmacy technician and welcome applications from newly qualified pre-registration trainees or colleagues looking to develop experience in clinical trials and research delivery.

The service supports partners at Lancashire and South Cumbria, community Mental health Trust. Lancashire Teaching Hospital hosts the Lancashire Clinical Research Facility (LCRF) and works with academic partners at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Lancaster University.

The LCRF has a remit for growing early translational and experimental medicines trials across Lancashire and South Cumbria. More information about the LCRF facility and team is available through the trust website accessible via this link:

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/lancashire-clinical-research-facility.

As a new hybrid role, you will cover rotations in clinical trials and aseptics. Following a thorough induction period, you will work closely with the pharmacy clinical trials manager and senior pharmacy technicians in clinical trials & aseptics. We are looking for a candidate to help support develop the technical expertise and skill mix to set-up more complex advanced therapy trials at the trust. You will support pharmaceutical technical oversight for the active clinical trials (CT) portfolio and coordinate the workflow for the early phase portfolio and bespoke clinical trial which requires up to date knowledge of aseptics.

The department provides a seven-day service, and the successful candidate may be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. You may also be required to work at both sites of the Trust – Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

Working hours are between 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday on rotation with each shift being 7.5 hours and 30-minute lunch break. As a Trust, we support agile and flexible working based on the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet a range of healthcare professionals & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Duties will include but not limited to:
• Achievingandmaintainingin-housecompetenciesforthepreparationof medicines. Promoting Good Manufacturing Practice throughout the working area, following written procedures and COSHH guidelines to ensure safety of the medicinal product, patient, and staff.
• Toprioritiseandorganisedailyworkloadtoensuretherequirementsof the service and patients are met in full and organise workflow in the designated area (aseptic, manufacturing, or clinical trials).
• Concentration will be required for periods of one to two hours sessionally toprepareproductsanddocuments.Carryoutselfandin–processchecks throughout the production process.
• Thepostholdermustcontributetopreparingproductstomeetthe production plan.
• The post holder willbe responsible for ensuring adverse occurrences are recordedandreportedviatheTrustincidentreportingsysteminatimelymanner.
• Contribute to departmental strategies to reduce expenditure and manage services within budgets

For more information please see job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

HGV Fitter / Technician / Mechanic
Fleet · Preston, England, United Kingdom · fleet · Full-time

Description
HGV Fitter / Technician / Mechanic
We currently have a vacancy for a HGV Fitter / Technician to join our busy depot in Preston Depot.
Monday to Friday 08:00am to 17:30pm
£20.25 Per Hour
Basic Salary = £47,547 + OTE = £50,000 +

The Role
·Maintenance and repair of vehicle chassis and cab to meet current legislation Health and Safety and VOSA requirements both in the workshop and on the roadside
·Maintenance and repair of waste handling equipment, including electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
·Carry out scheduled service and inspections to meet company Operators licence commitments
·Complete service and repair documentation and records in accordance with company requirements and standards
·Overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and other workshop equipment
·Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, both electronically and paper based
·Assist the foreman with H&S issues, including reviewing risk assessments, COSHH, compliance database etc, along with the day-to-day operations of the workshop.

Requirements
The core skills and experience required are:
·Appropriate technical qualifications.
·MOT preparation
·Vehicle computer Diagnostics
·Hydraulics
·HGV licence preferable but not essential, fully funded training can be provided for the right candidate
·Excellent understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures.
·Effective verbal and written skills coupled with strong decision making and problem-
·Solving skills.
·Experience as a mechanic in a commercial vehicle environment.
·Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:
·Attention to detail
·Excellent interpersonal skills
·Flexible and proactive attitude
·Driven and positive
·Excellent customer service skills
·Able to manage multiple tasks
Benefits
In return you will get:
·A competitive rate of pay and benefits package
·28 days holidays (incl bank holidays)
·Fully funded Training and opportunities for progression
·Pension Scheme

To apply contact Russ on 07818581153 or alternatively call the office on 03332225978 or email Russ directly on Russ.hawkes@autoskills-uk.com you can also apply directly online if preferred.

HGV Technician

Depot Location: Preston

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off 6am to 6pm

Contract Type: Full time / Permanent role

Financial Package: £43,000 to £48,000 Per Annum (20.55ph)

Benefits Package:Ongoing training and development on new and emerging technology
Very strong pension scheme
Medical insurance
Retail / Holiday discounts
Bike to work scheme

My client, a well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business is actively seeking to employ an HGV Technician on a day shift.

Working in an established team of HGV Technician, you will be required to undertake the following;

·Carry out thorough vehicle inspections in line with the 'O' licence requirements
·Carry out any repairs required that have been highlighted on the initial inspection
·General Servicing and MOT preparation
·Fault finding & diagnostics
·Updating all required paperwork / databases

The successful HGV HGV Technician will have the following attributes;

·hold full industry qualifications and have served a recognised apprenticeship.
·Have detailed knowledge and understanding of Truck & Trailer Maintenance
·A commercial licence would be a distinct advantage for isn't essential
·Knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical systems, maintenance and repair

To make an application for this exciting role, make an application via this advert or alternatively, call Russ at Autoskills on 07818581153 for further information.

Job Title: Senior EC&I Designer
Location: Either Warrington or Preston + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59217

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior EC&I Designer, at either of our Warrington or Preston sites.

The role

As a Senior EC&I Designer you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. The Senior Designer provides support and technical guidance for a team of designers. The role will assure the quality of output to the required standards consistent with whole lifecycle from concept to in service support.

Day-to-day, you'll provide specialist technical advice and guidance to other designers, providing design governance for technical standards for a team. You'll work with a high degree of technical autonomy and promote effective co-operation across Design and other functional teams.

• Allocate discipline tasks to allocated team of Designers, check team drawing outputs, and ensure inter discipline coordination in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress
• Contribute to the preparation/production of drawings in support of basic, detail and production design in line with recognised ISO standards and to the required; time, cost and quality requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of Production & Technical Queries & development of discipline solutions for the team in relation to manufacturing & installation issues
• Develop innovative design solutions, and fulfil Design Lead responsibilities as assigned for multi discipline low risk projects
• Maintain awareness of developments within the industry, particularly for techniques & tools, physical integration, bill of material controls & management of design maturity

This role is full time OR part time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements

Essential experience of the Senior EC&I Designer

• Experience in a detailed design environment
• Good knowledge of CAD tools
• Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice

Qualifications for the Senior EC&I Designer

• HNC/HND minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification

Security Clearance

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

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

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. 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.

#CAVDESTNUC

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

A leading logistics and storage company based in the Lancashire region is recruiting a facilities manager on a temporary basis, with the possibility to go permanent.

They are seeking an experienced FM to manage the on-site compliance, health and safety, and day-to-day management of the facility. The primary function of this role is to ensure the working environment, and the wider company portfolio is kept safe, efficient, and most importantly compliant.
The core duties will involve:

- Oversee all maintenance and repairs on company property
- Manage the contractors on site performing specialist work
- Inspect contractors work post completion
- Develop the compliance and H&S strategy
- Implement procedures to improve compliance
- Manage the Facilities Management budget
- Supervise the team of on-site facilities staff
- Oversee office relocation projects

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Significant experience in Facilities Management and excellent knowledge of compliance
- Technical knowledge of HVAC, M&E, fire safety, asbestos and legionella
- People management experience
- IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
- Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

- 37 hours per week
- 6-month temporary contract, with possibility to go permanent
- Circa £50k salary
- Additional company benefits packag

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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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.

Job reference: 316734
Location: Preston Workshop

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime (shift depending).

Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
- 14:30 Mon -Frid, week 2: 6:00
- 14:30 Tues
- Sat and week 3: 13:00
- 21:30 Mon
- Frid). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.
What’s in it for you?

- Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00
- 21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
A bit about the role
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.
Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Temporary to Permanent Role

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Walton Summit Preston

Mon - Fri, 08.00am until 17.00pm - 40 hrs paid weekly

We have a role available for a maintenance technician to work in Preston.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative and reactive repairs and maintenance of plant equipment, infrastructure, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule, execute, and oversee maintenance activities to ensure all plant equipment remains operational.
• Develop and implement a timely preventative maintenance schedule for machinery and equipment to maximise up-time.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with equipment and infrastructure.
  Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies according to diagrams, sketches, operational manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend or implement preventive measures.
  Document and manage records of maintenance repairs, ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and properly stored.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in maintenance, such as a national diploma, apprentice, or NVQ.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical plans and the ability the ability to analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic issues.
• Able to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, including P&IDs.
• The ability to operate with a hands-on approach.

Interested? Please apply now

Summary

Job Description for Instrument Technician:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

To be part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team for building maintenance and breakdown issues. Also, to support the installation and commissioning of improvement and customer projects.

The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Instrument Technician:

• Performing routine Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing on plant and equipment including:
  • Calibration checks of field instrumentation.
  • Stroke test of pneumatic, hydraulic and motor-operated valves.
  • Loop-checks and troubleshooting.
  • Receipt verification and bench checks of instruments.
  • Interlocks, alarms and controls performance verification.
  • Installation inspection against design documentation.
  • Use of calibration and testing instruments to inspect, test and perform troubleshooting and diagnose faults.
  • Communicate design discrepancies and issues to the site supervisor / engineer.
  • Leading on resolving breakdown and recovery maintenance on plant instrumentation equipment.
  • Providing support to the installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment for project and improvement works.
  • Installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment.
  • Completing job reporting in accordance with site standards to ensure that a good quality maintenance history is recorded.
• Ensuring that:
  • Maintenance, breakdown and project tasks are always covered by an appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) and the requirements are always complied with.
  • Appropriate workplace standards are maintained at all times.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Instrument Technician:

• Recognised apprenticeship in an instrumentation control engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with maintenance documentation.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Flexible approach to learning new skills and self-development.
• 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 Instrument Technician:

• IPAF 3a & 3b.
• CompEx Ex1 - Ex4 or IECEx equivalent.
• IET 18th Edition BS: 76761.

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 where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

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. 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.

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.

Contribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system Manage stock appropriately and contribute to stock management Accurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting times Maintain accurate records Ensure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptions Act as an accuracy checker Purchase, receive and store medicines Assist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveries Work effectively as part of the team to meet company targets Offer suggestions to improve working processes Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients Participate in quality and/or clinical audit projects Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures Provide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriate Promote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholders Maintain professional standards Observe confidentiality requirements Support the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidance Supervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planning Provide leadership and act as a role model Carry out CPD and maintain GPhC Registration Train, coach and mentor new and existing members of the team Work within the Companys business and strategic plans

Summary

Job Description for Instrument Technician:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

To be part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team for building maintenance and breakdown issues. Also, to support the installation and commissioning of improvement and customer projects.

The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Instrument Technician:

• Performing routine Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing on plant and equipment including:
  • Calibration checks of field instrumentation.
  • Stroke test of pneumatic, hydraulic and motor-operated valves.
  • Loop-checks and troubleshooting.
  • Receipt verification and bench checks of instruments.
  • Interlocks, alarms and controls performance verification.
  • Installation inspection against design documentation.
  • Use of calibration and testing instruments to inspect, test and perform troubleshooting and diagnose faults.
  • Communicate design discrepancies and issues to the site supervisor / engineer.
  • Leading on resolving breakdown and recovery maintenance on plant instrumentation equipment.
  • Providing support to the installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment for project and improvement works.
  • Installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment.
  • Completing job reporting in accordance with site standards to ensure that a good quality maintenance history is recorded.
• Ensuring that:
  • Maintenance, breakdown and project tasks are always covered by an appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) and the requirements are always complied with.
  • Appropriate workplace standards are maintained at all times.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Instrument Technician:

• Recognised apprenticeship in an instrumentation control engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with maintenance documentation.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Flexible approach to learning new skills and self-development.
• 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 Instrument Technician:

• IPAF 3a & 3b.
• CompEx Ex1 - Ex4 or IECEx equivalent.
• IET 18th Edition BS: 76761.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Job reference: 309110
Location: Preston Workshop

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime (shift depending).
Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
- 14:30 Mon -Frid, week 2: 6:00
- 14:30 Tues
- Sat and week 3: 13:00
- 21:30 Mon
- Frid). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off) We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.
What’s in it for you?

- Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00
- 21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
- You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.A bit about the role
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.
Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

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MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

PRESTON AREA

SUN-THU 9:45pm - 6:15am

£45,500 + Excellent training and development opportunities

An excellent opportunity to join an Engineering department with visions to continually improve the site, manufacturing equipment, and the skillset of it's engineers!

Role Description

• Fault finding / diagnosis on a range of PLC systems - Omron, Mitsubishi, Directo Logic
• Maintenance and repair of a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment including electrical panels, motors and pneumatics.
• Ensuring machine performance is kept to high levels through preventative maintenance activities
• Installation of new machinery and involvement in projects
• Keeping records of all maintenance activities
• Occasional tooling changes
• Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe manner and that HS&E standards are adhered to at all times
• To report directly to the Engineering Manager with regard to repairs / maintenance
• To regularly report any tool / consumable requirements
• To liaise with the Engineering Manager with regard to plant improvements

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical and/or electrical engineering education (Degree/ HNC/HND)
• Strong electrical engineering skills and experience - control panels, motors, sensors etc.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with PLC's (Fault Finding and Interrogation)
• Desired experience working on extruders, moulding machinery, ovens, chillers.

Company Information

As a business our client is a market leading manufacturing company with a strong presence on both a UK and global scale. With a growing portfolio of clients and plans to expand even further this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

To apply please email your CV / resume to connor@hunterselection.co.uk.

Hunter Selection recruit Engineering professionals in Design, Manufacturing, Field Service, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Technicians respond to a wide range of emergency (999), urgent care and transfer calls within the ambulance service, working independently and in partnership with other clinical grades of staff. Technicians will act as a clinical lead for care in the absence of a registered/regulated healthcare professional and will undertake clinical assessment, clinical care and professional referrals in accordance with the Technician scope of practice and current national guidelines (Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee, JRCALC) and organisational guidelines/policies/procedures. Provide clinical assessment and care in keeping with the Technician scope of practice and current national (JRCALC) and organisational policies/procedure/guidelines. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients their significant others and colleagues always, using approved techniques and methods. This includes when driving ambulance vehicles in emergency situations, in accordance with Organisation driving polices/procedures and contemporary road traffic law. Demonstrate and promote infection, prevention and control measures in accordance with Organisation policies, procedures and guidelines, using appropriate handwashing, personal protection equipment and cleaning products/regimes. Act as a lead clinician (in the absence of a registered healthcare professional) when attending a broad range of emergency, urgent and transfer calls, providing situational leadership, direction and direct supervision to support staff such as Emergency Care Assistants (ECAs), Ambulance Support Crew and clinicians in training/development. Practice legally and ethically and assess/document mental capacity and consent for all patients, making best interest decisions in the absence of mental capacity. Implement Organisation and national evidence-based care standards, for example care bundles when providing clinical care for patients. Maintain, check and administer Technician approved medications in accordance with the law and current national (JRCALC) and organisational guidelines/polices/procedures and maintain accurate records Administer drugs by the oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, inhalation, buccal/sub lingual and intranasal routes as per Technician scope of practice and current national (JRCALC) and organisational guidelines/polices/procedures. I.e. administer pain relief commensurate with role as a Technician and as per clinical guidelines. Undertake diagnostic tests, specifically vital signs (respiratory rate, pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation), blood glucose monitoring, capnography and 4/12 lead ECG. Be able to interpret the results in line with training, experience and using decision support tools (examples of these are NEWS2, Paramedic Pathfinder, Care Bundles, ECG auto interpretation) to ensure the appropriate treatment pathway is used for the patients presenting condition. To make an informed decision as to when to request further advice from another appropriate clinician. Where automated guidance is not available then appropriate clinical guidance on the ECG result must be provided from a Clinical Assessment Team registered clinician or the equivalent of. Recognise the need to acquire and interpret presenting cardiac rhythms in line with scope of practice, policy and training including but not limited to, Tachy/Bradycardias, infarct presentations/arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest presentations. Calculate clinical scores such as NEWS2 and pathfinder to determine clinical risk and take appropriate clinical action. Assess and determine the need to escalate calls by requesting Paramedic assistance or additional resources/clinicians including but not limited with Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, Doctors and Specialist Practitioners. Initiate and continue appropriate treatments relevant to the patient condition keeping within the technician scope of practice. Support patients, their significant others and colleagues through effective communication and signposting when frequently dealing with highly complex and distressing situations such as end of life care, sudden death, recognition of life extinct and frequent traumatic incidents e.g. Road Traffic Collisions Identify, initiate and implement referrals to alternative clinical pathways and to other healthcare professionals in accordance with criteria and in collaboration/discussion with senior registered clinicians including but not limited to the Trust Clinical Assessment Team Practitioners (CAT) and General Practitioners. This includes pre-alert of specialist centres such as level 1 trauma centres, hyper acute stroke units and PPCI units (not exhaustive). Identify the need to refer patients to specialist units following a clinical assessment. This will include pre-alert of level 1 trauma centres, hyper acute stroke units and PPCI units (not exhaustive). Accept professional accountability for care when acting as a lead clinician, whilst maintaining professional responsibility when working with a registered healthcare professional, such as a Paramedic. Practice in accordance with the Organisation values and uphold professionalism as a healthcare professional, promoting positive patient experiences and striving for outstanding patient care. Implement dynamic risk assessment approaches when attending calls/patients and continually review situations/incidents, taking appropriate action. When acting as a lead clinician make judgements and decisions that may affect colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and any other significant scene attendees such as other emergency service personal. When acting as a lead clinician, using acquired knowledge, training and experience, and employing system-based assessments and examinations, make judgements and decisions that will inform appropriate treatments. This will also include appropriate discharge of patients to other health care providers following clinical assessment in line with clinical guidance in relation to non- conveyance and appropriate clinical handover to a registered healthcare professional. Direct and supervise the practice and development of other clinicians in education/training in accordance with own scope of practice and experience, for example, Student Technicians, Emergency Care Assistants, Ambulance Support Crew. Ensure the timely, accurate and legible completion of operational documentation including but not limited to clinical records, work related statements and station/vehicle-based documentation, ensuring records are legible and use professional terminology. Including the completion of the Diagnosis of Death records Competently assist registered clinicians, such as Paramedics with clinical procedures including but not limited to advanced airway management, cannulation and advanced resuscitation, whilst working within scope of Technician practice. Implement safe and effective manual handling techniques to safely move and handle patients, thus reducing risk of injury/incident and promoting safety and comfort. Competently use a range of ambulance equipment to handle, support and transfer patients including but not limited to lifting devices, ambulance stretchers and trauma equipment. Use conflict resolution, disengagement and de-escalation knowledge and techniques during conflict situations in accordance with Trust training and demonstrate least restrictive approaches and where necessary the application of the legal use of force which is reasonable, proportionate and necessary. Maintain patient confidentiality, in line with NHS standards and the Caldicott principles, including but not limited to professional discussions, clinical documentation and the security of confidential information. Maintain, close liaison with the emergency operations centre (EOC), advising of operational issues or developments whilst respecting the requests of EOC in relation to work allocation and directions. Operate communication systems independently such as the vehicle-based allocation system and radio communications system. Maintain vehicles, equipment and premises aligned to Organisation standards and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) always. This will include ensuring that ambulance vehicles and equipment are in operational readiness (for example, re-fuelled and checked) and that any defects are reported. Report any defective, hazardous or dangerous equipment, premises or practices to the appropriate line manager in line with the Health and Safety policy and any actual or potential harm to patients, public and/or staff/ contractors using the Incident Reporting Policy. Adopt a flexible approach in response to operational needs regarding duties, base/location and hours of work. Maintain a level of physical and psychological fitness in accordance with the Technician role and attend any occupational health assessments/sessions to enable continuation of operational duties. Engage and comply with work-based assessments, clinical supervision and appraisal and attend any training/development courses which the Trust deem necessary to ensure effective and safe patient care. Engage with annual appraisal and clinical supervision activities to inform personal development and Technician practice. Keep informed and updated regarding Organisation memorandums and notices to identify current trends and developments within the Organisation and nationally. Make use of organisational supportive mechanisms such as peer to peer, pastoral care, trauma risk incident management (TRIM), occupational health services and self- referral talking services. Undertake any other duties deemed as reasonable for a Technician role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement.

Summary

Job Description for Instrument Technician:

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

To be part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team for building maintenance and breakdown issues. Also, to support the installation and commissioning of improvement and customer projects.

The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Instrument Technician:

• Performing routine Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing on plant and equipment including:
  • Calibration checks of field instrumentation.
  • Stroke test of pneumatic, hydraulic and motor-operated valves.
  • Loop-checks and troubleshooting.
  • Receipt verification and bench checks of instruments.
  • Interlocks, alarms and controls performance verification.
  • Installation inspection against design documentation.
  • Use of calibration and testing instruments to inspect, test and perform troubleshooting and diagnose faults.
  • Communicate design discrepancies and issues to the site supervisor / engineer.
  • Leading on resolving breakdown and recovery maintenance on plant instrumentation equipment.
  • Providing support to the installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment for project and improvement works.
  • Installation, modification and commissioning of instrumentation equipment.
  • Completing job reporting in accordance with site standards to ensure that a good quality maintenance history is recorded.
• Ensuring that:
  • Maintenance, breakdown and project tasks are always covered by an appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) and the requirements are always complied with.
  • Appropriate workplace standards are maintained at all times.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Instrument Technician:

• Recognised apprenticeship in an instrumentation control engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with maintenance documentation.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Flexible approach to learning new skills and self-development.
• 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 Instrument Technician:

• IPAF 3a & 3b.
• CompEx Ex1 - Ex4 or IECEx equivalent.
• IET 18th Edition BS: 76761.

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 where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you'll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you'll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You'll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

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. 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.

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.

Are you passionate about design and technology?

Do you have a practical background and confidence to use a variety of workshop and catering equipment?

Do you enjoy working with students and supporting them in their learning? If yes, then we may have an exciting opportunity for you!

Hays Education are looking for an Art and Design Technology Technician to join the dynamic and creative team within this high school based in the Preston area. You will be responsible for providing timely and effective technical assistance to all teaching staff, supporting them in achieving the aims and objectives of the department and the school. You will be expected to work across the various disciplines within the technology department, including art, resistant materials, textiles and product design.

This role is temporary, to be worked 8am -4pm Monday to Friday term time only. We expect this role to last approx 6-12 weeks.

Your new role

• Preparing, setting up and checking equipment for a variety of Art and Technology lessons, including food, resistant materials and art.
• Supporting teaching staff and students during lessons with anything practical
• Putting away equipment after lessons and ensuring a safe environment
• Organising and storing equipment and checking stock
• Maintaining and modifying equipment as needed
• Administrative tasks such as ordering materials and stock, keeping records and updating resources
• Organising and storing students' work

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant qualifications in art, design or technology related activities or equivalent experience
• Good knowledge of design technology techniques, kitchen equipment and materials
• Commitment to health and safety in schools
• Strong commitment to supporting students' learning and achievement

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this type of Art and Design Technician role near Preston, 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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