For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk



As a key member of the Estates team, the Energy Manager provides a vital role in Atlas. You will support the delivery of the Atlas sustainability agenda and our energy commitments, whilst supporting the Trust with their wider Green Plans. As the Energy Manager you will drive and be part of permanent cultural change in our organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Estates, The Energy Manager is responsible for managing the following key aspects:
1. Energy Procurement and Monitoring
2. Environmental and Energy Compliance
3. Energy Reporting and Data Management
The Energy Manager will be the lead specialist responsible for developing and driving forward Atlas’s and our client’s sustainability and energy programmes. They will strive to improve the client’s performance via the services Atlas provides and meet local and national targets whilst ensuring the cost-effective purchase of utility supplies and provide technical interpretation from internal and external sources.
The Energy Manager role is a vital component of our client’s strategy to manage its sustainability targets and environmental impacts whilst providing consistently high-quality services to patients and value for money to the taxpayer, in addition to ensuring that sustainability is underpinned across Atlas in that we do.
The Energy Manager will work closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Estates to promote energy efficiency and will act as the “operational interface” to ensure that the trusts Carbon Reduction Strategy is fully implemented and that the Trust meets internal and external energy and utility targets.
Other key duties include production of raising the profile of sustainability and sustainable energy
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solutions and ensuring Atlas demonstrates it is a sustainably focused organisation and leading the Atlas sustainability plan.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information

Whilst not exhaustive, the following duties represent an indication of the key duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder.


Energy and Environment
• Responsible for development and implementation of Energy and sustainability policy
• Responsible for Energy and Utility budgets
• Trust lead on matters relating to Energy and Utility management
• Management of energy and utility contracts and accounts
• Use of ‘Key Performance Indicators’ to demonstrate energy performance on a monthly basis
• Working with staff and management at all levels to develop a carbon reduction strategy within the Trust
• Use of BMS and other systems to ensure optimum energy use and produce recommendations to Estates Manager on changes required
• The post holder is the nominated person for CHPQA and Climate Change Levy exemption application.
• Research to identify and apply for funding opportunities
• Delivery of NHS energy saving targets and CO2 targets
• Research and Evaluation of new technologies
• Forecast budget outturn to identify ‘Spend to Save’ available funding and demonstrate business case for adequate provision of funds
• Development of business cases for the implementation of CO2 and energy reduction projects alongside implementation of energy management schemes
• Monitoring and targeting of all energy and utilities
• Use of benchmarking to identify, and where possible adopt, best practice
• Working with capital project managers and maintenance staff to ensure energy conservation is appropriately incorporated within engineering and construction schemes
• Influencing procurement to improve sustainability
• Energy surveys as required to meet statutory requirements throughout the Trust



Sustainability
• Lead, advise and advocate sustainable practice across Atlas and the Trust estate. Developing and implementing sustainability strategies and programmes.
• Support the client in the delivery of the Green plan.
• Integrate sustainability goals into business processes by leading the Atlas sustainability plan and provide evidence of delivery through updating the sustainability dashboard.
• Organise the training and upskilling of Atlas employees on energy saving and sustainability issues
• Ensure the Trust sustainability steering group is adequately represented on behalf of Atlas.
• Grown the relationship between the Atlas and the Trust green leads.
• Own, lead and move forward the Sustainability Action plan using the agreed SDAT (Sustainable Development Assessment Tool).
• Lead and organise the Atlas Sustainability Group ensuring action plans are lead and progressed.
• Ensure relevant initiatives are identified to deliver on the Atlas sustainability and support the Green Plan and they are costed within the sustainability budget.



Environmental and Energy Compliance
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards
• Identification of statutory and NHS standards applicable to Estates function
• Working with Estates staff and other stakeholders ensure policies, procedures and systems of evidencing compliance are in place
• Risk rating of any non-compliance and, with responsible manager, development and monitoring of action plans relating to Estates and sustainability governance
• Use of IT systems to collect, report, and monitor compliance evidence



Sustainability and Energy Reporting and Data management
• Prepare sustainability reports (reporting) and ensure Atlas has quality data
• Collection and validation of data for loading on to ERIC and similar database
• Generation of reports on request from data stored
• Use of data to assist Finance department to re-charge site overheads including energy and utilities to end users.
• Structure of data stored


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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

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

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

Pay rate £11.44

Job duties will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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DWP. Digital With Purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You and your role

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

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

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

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

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

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

 What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

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

Details. Wages. Perks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving

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

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

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

• Sports and social activities

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

Process:

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

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

1. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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10379– 30-hour Trainee Counter Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Trainee Counter Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 325-branch located at West End Medical Centre, Conway Road, Conway, LL29 7LS.
The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Monday 09:30- 18:00 (30 minute unpaid break)
Tuesday 09:30- 18:00 (30 minute unpaid break)
Wednesday 14:00 – 18:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
Thursday 14:00 – 18:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
Friday 11:30 – 18:00 (one-hour unpaid break)

As a Trainee Pharmacy Counter Assistant you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over-the-counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.

The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

You will be enrolled onto a Medicines Counter Assistant Course that you will complete in branch over a period of time and once qualified you will be able to confidently:

 Support colleagues in running a successful pharmacy service
 Advise Customers on how to manage common conditions encountered in the pharmacy
 Recommend over the counter products appropriately to customers
 Support colleagues with receiving and handing out prescriptions.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs
Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

10378 – 30-hour Qualified Counter Assistant – Permanent Contract
We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Qualified Counter Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 325-branch located at West End Medical Centre, Conway Road, Conway, LL29 7LS.

The proposed shift pattern is:
Monday 09:30-18:00 (30 minute break unpaid)
Tuesday 09:30 – 18:00 (30 minute break unpaid)
Wednesday 14:00 – 18:00
Thursday 14:00-18:00
Friday 11:30-18:00 (30 minute break unpaid)
As a Qualified Pharmacy Counter Assistant you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over-the-counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.
The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.
You will already be qualified as a Medicine Counter Assistant as such your duties will include:
• Supporting colleagues in running a successful pharmacy service
• Advising customers on how to manage common conditions encountered in the pharmacy
• Recommending over the counter products appropriately to customers
• Supporting colleagues with receiving and handing out prescriptions.
To be successful in this role you will have a desire to learn and progress your career at Cohens.
This position is ideally suited to someone who is a hardworking, confident communicator. You must have the utmost attention to detail and excellent time keeping.
The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.
If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs
Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

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

Would you class yourself as an expert with SolidWorks?

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

The successful candidate must

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


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

Summary

Job Description for Operations and Technical Support:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main Responsibilities for Operations and Technical Support:

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

Essential Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

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

Desirable Criteria for Operations and Technical Support:

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

Why join us?

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

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

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

About The Company

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

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
Job summary



This role will see you taking responsibility for the day to day operational servicing and repairs to meet our clients' targets for PPM, reactive work and first time fixes. You will be expected to ensure breakdowns & planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.
Main duties of the job



You will be required to be qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations as well as qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.

It is essential that you have completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting or have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering.
Job responsibilities



Please find the full job description attached below.

Some responsibilities include:
• Support in the development and implementation of the Estate's Strategy based upon Trust and Atlas' strategic goals.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.

BFW Management Ltd, trading as Atlas, is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are experts in property and facilities management and deliver fully managed services to customers throughout the North West of England. We pride ourselves in making your properties and facilities provide the best possible environment for you and your customers.
We operate an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), which commenced in March 2017, providing a fully managed property and facilities management services to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust and customer throughout the North West of England
Job responsibilities



Please find the full job description attached below.
• Responsibility for the day to day servicing and repair maintenance work ensuring that all work
undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical
memorandum’s (HTM’s), Health Building Notes (HBN’s), British Standards, European Standards,
etc
• Support in the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy based upon Trust and
Atlas strategic goals.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering
equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHU’s. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.
• This will involve working with trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the user’s needs and will involve the planning and organising of maintenance activities



This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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Location:Hybrid/Blackpool

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

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

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

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

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

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