This Production Operative vacancy is working with a leading UK manufacturer. Within this position you will be responsible for operating manufacturing machinery and at times the manual packing of products, full training is provided for operating machinery specific to this role.Based in the Borough Green area, the position is offered on a permanent basis with industry leading benefits, within a friendly working environment.What’s in it for you as Production Operative:
A Salary of £40,034
OT at 1.5x and 2x
Location - Sevenoaks
Hours of Work: Days and Nights rotation
Company Pension
Life Assurance Scheme 3x Salary
Company Sick Pay
42 hours per week
Excellent Holiday Allowance - 264 hours
Key responsibilities as a Production Operative;
The production of high-quality products operating production machinery
The manual packing and movement of heavy products
Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S’s housekeeping and environmental management
Operations of a range of machines as part of a multi-skilled team
Ensure areas are inspected / maintained in accordance with local Health & Safety Standards and work within Standard Safe Operating Procedures
Essential Skills and a Production Operative;
We are looking for 5 years previous experience as a Production Operative working within a manufacturing environment operating machinery.
An excellent level of health and safety in the workplace awareness, capable of working in a safe and efficient manner
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a Peripatetic Nurse Manager to cover 14 care homes in London, Kent, and in the South West in absence of the manager. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is one of UK’s leading not-for-profit care provider, focussing on providing high-quality care and running a sustainable and thriving family of homes
**To be considered for this position you must hold an active NMC Pin and an NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care**
As the Peripatetic Nurse Manager your key responsibilities include:
Supporting 2 divisions and maintain regional contact for each Care home
Conducting routine Head Office visits across care homes as directed by Divisional Directors
Ensuring that a stimulated and caring environment is always maintained
Overseeing and ensuring the effective delivery of the medicine administration process in line with the company care management of medicines policy
Ensuring that attendance to both mandatory and required training courses, including that of staff members within a home, is met in order that skills, knowledge, and competency levels are maintained to carry out the role efficiently and effectively
Supporting the Home Manager to plan and facilitate regular staff meetings: staff supervision establishing an effective communication system, ensuring that staff members are kept up to date with all current necessary information
Providing support and assistance to staff members and ensuring that areas of responsibility are maintained and to delegate duties to staff as appropriate, ensuring implementation
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous experience of working with a large multi-site Care Provider within a capacity of a high-Level Manager
Excellent knowledge of the CQC standards
Working knowledge of Legislation and the Regulatory Framework underpinning practice in relation to the care of older people
Flexible and willing to travel and work a variety of shifts, including the occasional weekend shifts
The successful Peripatetic Nurse Manager will receive an excellent salary of £67,900 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**£4,000 Car Allowance**
Free DBS
25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Free learning and development
Company pension scheme - employer’s contribution matched up to 6%
2 x Salary Death in Service benefit*
Medical Health Benefit*
Length of Service Awards
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme*
Reference ID: 6768
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
Trainee Field Sales Representative
Would you like TRAINING to become a Technical Sales Executive / Technical Sales Demonstrator in the automotive industry?
This is one of the market leading businesses in the Automotive Aftermarket sector and joining them can offer job security, great earning potential, ongoing support, ongoing training, personal development, supportive work colleagues and realistic career development.
If you are a hands on / DIY / Technical or mechanically savvy type of person and really enjoy speaking with people then you can make a great career for yourself being trained as a professional sales person. If you are a car enthusiast or have a general interest in vehicles then this is the perfect role for you.
Ideally Located – South London – Redhill, Leatherhead, Woking, Sevenoaks, Dartford
Salary – £40K OTE (Basic £25K) – Company Car + Bonus + Pension + Benefits + career development + career progression + 5 day working week
The Candidate:
Good technical knowledge – Car Body Work or bodyshop or mechanical repair is beneficial but not essential.
Maybe already have some Sales Experience or have the personality to be able to sell.
Have good communication skills and a keen sense to negotiate and close deals.
Have a genuine interest in cars, body work, paint work and the Automotive sector.
Be able to develop new and existing accounts to grow turnover and profit.
Demonstrate technical products highlighting the features and benefits.
Promote new lines.
Build customer loyalty by creating strong relationships.
Full driving licence essential.
Next Steps:
We offer the opportunity to join one of our demonstrators out in the field to get a taste of what the job entails along with seeing products perform. If you are interested, please forward your CV to Robert Cox at Glen Callum Associates Ltd on or phone him on 07398 204832
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The Maintenance Electrician vacancy is working with a leading manufacturing company based in the Sevenoaks area of Kent. The position offers excellent opportunities for both training and career development. The client have large CAPEX and investment budgets.Location: Sevenoaks, KentWhat’s in it for you as a Maintenance Electrician?
Hours of Work – Panama - 2 on 2 off 3 on 3 off (Days and Nights 12 hours)
Salary - £54,343 per annum, plus annual pay increases
33 days Holiday
Annual KPI Production Bonus
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Training, Career and Development opportunities
Main Duties & Responsibilities of Maintenance Electrician include;
Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained – maintaining factory manufacturing machinery
Monitor & supply engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible
Keeping and implementing plant wide PPM structures ensuring H&S, quality assurance as well as liaising with Engineering Stores
Working within a small Team and along side contractors to diagnose breakdowns and Electrical Faults across the Plant
Experience and Qualifications Required for Maintenance Electrician;
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent, e.g. NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or HNC and HND - Electrical
Time served Electrical Engineer or as Maintenance Electrician
Skills in breakdowns, installations, invertors and PLCs
Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to problems
High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
The position may suit a Maintenance Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Multi-skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer etc.....Read more...
A premium independent Opticians based in Sevenoaks Kent are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician to join the team.
Dispensing Optician – Role
Modern, high end practices
Working between 2-3 practices which are all close together
Role due to expansion
Focus on quality and customer service
Team focused environment with regular team outings
Regular training for all team members
Access to eyewear brands to suit all budgets – Bvlgari, Kate Spade, Saville Row, Sillhouete
Working alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician and a fully trained support team
Hands on in all areas of the practice
Full time working 5 days a week including a Sat
Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (2pm on a Sat)
Basic salary between £28,000 to £35,000 - Sat paid in full
30 days holiday including bank holidays – Opportunity to build up more days with long service
Professional fees paid
Staff parking
Dispensing Optician – Requirements
Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
Passionate about eyewear and styling
Flair for fashion
Pulse on the market
Exceptional customer service skills
Team player
Attention to detail
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.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm – Sevenoaks
(Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 9, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)
Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer.
.NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C# and SQL Server. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 9, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, JavaScript, Angular 19, Bootstrap, Agile and SQL Server 2022.
Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they’ve been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff.
If you are as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay!
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent, UK / Remote Working
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.
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The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.
Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:
Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working
Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined
Carrying out bumper-to-bumper overview, service, and inspection
Maintenance of electronic systems including on-board entertainment systems
Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension
Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers' and centres' records
Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products, including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading-edge modern technology, our range will provide you with varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem-solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this three-year training programme.
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
Interest in vehicle engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long-term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.
On successful completion of the three-year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Brand-specific certifications
Training Outcome:Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers, encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey, and you will have the opportunity to drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.Employer Description:One in every nine vans sold in the UK is a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle. Dependable, Partnership and Economical. These are the brand values of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. With a vehicle range that includes the iconic camper van to our more modern Amarok’s and transporters, it’s no wonder our customers are loyal supporters of our brand.
We are looking for the next generation to work within our retail network as an apprentice, taking on the technical and life skills that will be the foundation of a rewarding career.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17.30.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
To take responsibility for the execution and completion of maintenance and minor works tasks within agreed programmes, budgets and quality tolerance levels. This may involve the need to liaise with customers and sub-contractors and the supervision of sub-contractors to ensure tasks/works are appropriately and safely completed and are compliant with current regulations. It will involve the need to appropriately organise works, ensuring appropriate methods/techniques/tools are used and resources are purchased.
To assist with the inspection and monitoring of the Council’s estate to ensure its assets are compliant with statutory regulations.
To ensure all requirements of the Health and Safety at Work act are fully met.
To at all times follow the instruction of the Maintenance Operative, Building Services Engineer or Maintenance and Compliance Manager.
To undertake any relevant training for the duties of this post to achieve the key objectives for the Council.
Key Activities
To deliver a responsive, professional, client focused and effective multi-trade maintenance service.
To liaise with all service users and sub-contractors to ensure works are completed to the required standard.
To assist with the undertaking of statutory compliance inspections and the monitoring thereof and ensuring all relevant documents are kept up to date.
To undertake PAT Testing for the Council’s corporate and operational properties and ensuring these tests are recorded.
To keep up to date with all relevant courses, eg, PUWER, PAT Testing, Ladder Safety training.
To Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams including external agencies to minimize disruption & costs.
Participate in any relevant training for the duties of your role as well as the necessary training to enable you to assist in other areas.
Participate fully in the Council’s staff appraisal scheme.
Comply with standard employee Health and Safety at work responsibilities.
Comply with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the Property Compliance & Maintenance Manager from time to time consistent with the grade of the post.
Training Outcome:Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship. Employer Description:Our Commercial & Property team is all about keeping our places running, from housing and offices to community facilities, making sure our spaces are safe, efficient, and built to last.Working Hours :Days and hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Assisting the Accounts team with day-to-day activities
Matching purchase invoices with delivery notes and resolving any discrepancies that are found
Assisting with the accounting period ends within SAP, our accounting software
Coding and posting the invoices into our accounting software
Arranging payments to our suppliers
Handling and resolving general supplier issues by telephone and/or email
Liaising as required with other departments and with management
Assisting colleagues and senior management with projects as required
General office administrative duties
Training Outcome:Level 3 AAT apprenticeship.Employer Description:At Jardox, we are proud to be the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a leading supplier of savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings, and herb & spice-based products.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, and Friday with a 4:30pm finish.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A Quality Assistant works mainly within the Office and/or Testing Room (Lab) area at Jardox and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The successful candidate's role will be made up of the following:
Positive release of raw materials and finished products manufactured by Jardox
Ensuring compliance with Jardox standards and assisting with raw material and finished product non-conformances
Continuously maintain and improve Food Safety Culture within the business
Data input into Jardox ERP System and Testing Schedules/Logs, including micro/chemical/allergen testing results
Maintain testing database
Ensuring weight-checker reports compliance
Carrying-out packaging and labelling checks
Ensuring production records are compliant and retrievable
Dealing with customer requests, including CoAs/CoCs, shelf-life extension and testing requirements
Lab equipment calibration and recording the calibration results
Carrying out testing to ensure finished product compliance with the specification, including aW, Salt, Moisture, pH, Allergen rapid and ELISA
Carrying out chemical titration testing within the production area
Preparing samples for Organoleptic Testing
Maintaining a finished product samples library
Carrying out GMP & glass and plastic audits
Performing traceability exercises
Carrying out/assisting with the completion of allergen/species verification and validation
Carrying out and logging temperature checks
Production line sign-off and factory checks
Working closely with Production, Warehouse and Customer Services Departments to support the finished product manufacturing process
Assisting Technical/Quality Compliance Team with all quality, integrity and food safety issues
Driving Continuous Improvement and promoting our Food Safety Culture within the business
Training Outcome:There are further opportunities to go on to do further courses (level 4 onwards) and genuine career opportunities to take on more senior roles in the food industry for the right person.Employer Description:At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Interest in food industry....Read more...
Assisting the Accounts team with day-to-day activities
Matching purchase invoices with delivery notes and resolving any discrepancies that are found
Assisting with the accounting period ends within SAP, our accounting software
Coding and posting the invoices into our accounting software
Arranging payments to our suppliers
Handling and resolving general supplier issues by telephone and/or email
Liaising as required with other departments and with management
Assisting colleagues and senior management with projects as required
General office administrative duties
Training:A day a week at college as day release.Training Outcome:Opportunity to work towards Level 3 accountancy qualification and further career growth.Employer Description:At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.Skills: Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
A Product Technologist works mainly within the Office and factory at Jardox and reports into the Head of New Product Development (NPD). The successful candidate's role will be made up of the following:
Data input into our Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)
Carrying out Product set ups and relevant updates in ERP systems
Maintaining line sheets against Retail Production Plan
Carrying out daily visits to the factory and ensuring finished products meet required standards
Applying cleaning instructions onto production dashboards
Carrying out production orders substitutions / updates
Completing new and updating existing line sheets, including printing files and label creation
Dealing with Production requests, including labels, line sheets, print file updates and supporting with problematic product manufacturing
Supporting the entire development process, form launch to finished product stage
Developing interpersonal skills while working closely with Production, Planning, Customer Services and Sales Teams
Assisting Technical/Quality Compliance Team with all quality, integrity and food safety issues
Driving Continuous Improvement and promoting our Food Safety Culture within the business
Please be assured that you would be trained fully on all of the above. Above all, we are looking for a passion for working in the food industry.Training Outcome:A career in Product Development, New Product Development, Quality or Technical. Employer Description:At Jardox, we are the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a ‘one stop shop’ for all savoury ingredients, specialising in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings and herb & spice based products.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Providing support with recruitment and selection activities including advertising and promotion of vacancies, dealing with responses, arranging interviews, issuing employment contracts and induction
Ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are undertaken.
Support the onboarding and induction process for new starters
Organising company wide training, liaising with the trainer, facilities and employees to organise virtual and in-person training
Maintaining HR records and systems including the input and verification of payroll data
Maintain appropriate paper and electronic files
Develop an understanding of HR policies and procedures to answer queries and give appropriate advice to managers and employees
Respond to general/HR queries, seeking support and guidance as required
Organise meetings and assist with preparation or production of formal HR letters
Attend meetings in the capacity of notetaker, providing summary notes from meetings within a given timescale
Support HR project work as directed and provide administrative support to the project as required
Produce reports and analyse workforce data on a scheduled and ad hoc basis
Provide effective general administrative support to the HR Team
Undertake such work as may be determined by the HR Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job
Training:HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
As part of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will study the Foundation Certificate in People Practice accredited by the CIP
Apprentices will be required to attend a series of workshops to study 4 mandatory modules:
Business, Culture and Change in Context
Principles of Analytics
Core Behaviours for People Professionals
Essentials of People Practice
HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
You will also receive full training and support from the apprenticeship team to increase your skills
Your training will include gaining a Level 3 HR Support qualification
Training Outcome:
Career progression opportunities
Secure a full-time position after successful completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:ECA has been a driving force in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry since the Association's formation in 1901. ECA continues to work on improving standards, supporting the industry and creating a sustainable business environment.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positive attitude,Hard-working,Motivated....Read more...
