Total 63 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Dartford, DA1 1RT

• Day to day management of the pharmacy purchasing, stores and distribution department within the pharmacy, including organisation of workload
• To line manage, support and supervise all stores, purchasing and distribution staff
• To ensure the cost-effective purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals across the Trust
• To be a systems manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases and keeping NHS Commercial medicines unit (CMU) contracts up to date
• To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the pharmacy stores
• To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU
• Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences
• To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs
• To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance
• To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses
• To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Key Task and Responsibilities
• To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the stores, purchasing and distribution department according to good distribution practice
• To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU
• Responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are compliant with Trust standing financial instructions, CMU initiatives and requirements, including ensuring bonafide supplier checks are complete
• Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences
• To be responsible for investigating, and resolving order and invoice discrepancies
• To attend and participate in local/regional procurement consortia meetings including adjudication of contracts
• To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs
• To ensure that ward and emergency drug cupboard (EDC) top-ups are organised effectively and that stock levels are periodically being reviewed. Any updated EDC stocklists are uploaded to the Ox
• To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance
• To participate in the supervised destruction of controlled drugs in conjunction with the lead technician (dispensary) and a senior member of Trust staff as nominated by the Trusts controlled drugs accountable officer
• To ensure there is a system in place so that emergency drugs boxes for the Trust are always in date and available in case of emergency situations
• To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses
• To deal with telephone enquiries concerning the supply of medicines to wards and clinics
• To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases adding new drugs to the system and keeping medicines CMU contracts up to date
• To be responsible for the final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions in both the dispensary and the repeat room according to SOPs, if required
• To dispense medicines for inpatients and outpatients including discharge, weekend leave, self-medication, filling of compliance aids and the supply of patient information leaflets in accordance with SOPs, if required. This will require entering patient detail onto the pharmacy computer system
• To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the chief pharmacist

Management responsibilities
• To lead and participate in recruitment and selection of new staff for stores, distribution and procurement
• To be responsible for updating healthroster when on the rota to do so, including bank shifts and overtime
• To be a full approver for healthroster
• To be responsible for writing & updating the SOPs for stores, distribution procurement of medicines
• To be responsible for writing the support staff rotas for the pharmacy department support staff in conjunction with the Lead pharmacy technician (dispensary)
• To act as an authorised signatory for drug orders according to Trust financial standing instructions
Leadership
• Responsible for ensuring that relevant newly appointed staff in stores and distribution receive an appropriate induction and training
• To carry out annual PDRs and agree objectives for staff in stores and distribution according to Trust procedures
• Responsible for performance and other human resources issues (some of which may be complex and emotionally distressing) for staff in stores, and distribution in line with Trust policies
• To be responsible for the training of all staff in the operation of the pharmacy computer system particularly regarding the stores modules
• To develop and update an ongoing training package for new and current staff working in stores, procurement and distribution including pre-registration pharmacists and students
• To be responsible for organising and leading regular monthly supervision meetings for staff in stores and distribution

Clinical

· To contribute to the maintenance of the lithium database as required

Research
• To contribute to quality improvement projects and clinical audits
• Proactively participate in senior technician 3 monthly ward checks and to update the checklist in line with current safe storage of medicines audits
• To participate in regional procurement audits

Communication
• To be responsible for reporting on purchasing and distribution KPIs
• To maintain records of 3 monthly storage of medicines checks
• Communicates with suppliers when there are order/invoice discrepancies and medicines shortages
• Communicates in and outside of the Trust regarding supply of medicines


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

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Key Task and Responsibilities To be responsible for the day to day work, service delivery and staff in the stores, purchasing and distribution department according to good distribution practice To be responsible for cost effective procurement of medicines across the Trust ensuring medicines are purchased according to pharmaceutical procurement contracts negotiated by local consortium, regional and national sources including CMU Responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are compliant with Trust standing financial instructions, CMU initiatives and requirements, including ensuring bonafide supplier checks are complete Responsible for managing medication shortages and recalls, liaising with the clinical pharmacy team and chief pharmacist as necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures including off contract procurement and claiming back price differences To be responsible for investigating, and resolving order and invoice discrepancies To attend and participate in local/regional procurement consortia meetings including adjudication of contracts To be responsible for the safe and effective supply of stock medicines to the Trust and external organisations provided with a pharmaceutical service, including over-labelled and unlicensed medicines according to department SOPs To ensure that ward and emergency drug cupboard (EDC) top-ups are organised effectively and that stock levels are periodically being reviewed. Any updated EDC stocklists are uploaded to the Ox To be responsible for the effective stock management within the pharmacy stores including expiry date checks, regular stock takes and investigation and resolution of discrepancies To ensure there are effective systems in place to manage returns and minimize pharmaceutical waste and ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in line with environmental agency guidance To participate in the supervised destruction of controlled drugs in conjunction with the lead technician (dispensary) and a senior member of Trust staff as nominated by the Trusts controlled drugs accountable officer To ensure there is a system in place so that emergency drugs boxes for the Trust are always in date and available in case of emergency situations To ensure the timely yearly renewal of relevant department registrations and licenses including environment agency licenses To deal with telephone enquiries concerning the supply of medicines to wards and clinics To act as a system manager for the pharmacy computer system, particularly regarding the stores functions. Including maintaining drug file, ward and supplier databases adding new drugs to the system and keeping medicines CMU contracts up to date To be responsible for the final accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions in both the dispensary and the repeat room according to SOPs, if required To dispense medicines for inpatients and outpatients including discharge, weekend leave, self-medication, filling of compliance aids and the supply of patient information leaflets in accordance with SOPs, if required. This will require entering patient detail onto the pharmacy computer system To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the chief pharmacist Management responsibilities To lead and participate in recruitment and selection of new staff for stores, distribution and procurement To be responsible for updating healthroster when on the rota to do so, including bank shifts and overtime To be a full approver for healthroster To be responsible for writing & updating the SOPs for stores, distribution procurement of medicines To be responsible for writing the support staff rotas for the pharmacy department support staff in conjunction with the Lead pharmacy technician (dispensary) To act as an authorised signatory for drug orders according to Trust financial standing instructions Leadership Responsible for ensuring that relevant newly appointed staff in stores and distribution receive an appropriate induction and training To carry out annual PDRs and agree objectives for staff in stores and distribution according to Trust procedures Responsible for performance and other human resources issues (some of which may be complex and emotionally distressing) for staff in stores, and distribution in line with Trust policies To be responsible for the training of all staff in the operation of the pharmacy computer system particularly regarding the stores modules To develop and update an ongoing training package for new and current staff working in stores, procurement and distribution including pre-registration pharmacists and students To be responsible for organising and leading regular monthly supervision meetings for staff in stores and distribution Clinical To contribute to the maintenance of the lithium database as required Research To contribute to quality improvement projects and clinical audits Proactively participate in senior technician 3 monthly ward checks and to update the checklist in line with current safe storage of medicines audits To participate in regional procurement audits Communication To be responsible for reporting on purchasing and distribution KPIs To maintain records of 3 monthly storage of medicines checks Communicates with suppliers when there are order/invoice discrepancies and medicines shortages Communicates in and outside of the Trust regarding supply of medicines

Pest Control Technicians- South East Area
This role is working with one of the UK's largest Property, Security, Maintenance and Pest Management companies.

Ideally candidates will be qualified to BPCA or RSPH Level 2 or equivalent in Pest Management although further training can be provided

Candidates will be paid £29,099.20 + holiday pay and package, plus you will also be given the opportunity of overtime, commission-based sales bonus should the company achieve the required criteria + holidays and other benefits

Job Purpose- Responsibility for all pest control works, including all pest control equipment, safe transportation and use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. Full support and any additional training will be provided to help maintain your knowledge and develop your career.

Key Result Areas- To work individually or as part of a team to respond to infestations at customer properties, which include domestic dwellings and commercial premises. The candidate selected will be required to carry out surveys for premises with pest control problems and to control and eradicate all Public Health Pest, including rats, mice, squirrels, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, as well as types of wildlife such as seagulls. To identify extra pest control opportunities when carrying out the first stage treatment and quote accordingly. To Inform all relevant persons of the associated dangers that may arise during the treatment process and any relevant procedures to be followed in case of an emergency.

Candidates need to show excellent customer service and to maintain accurate records of visits made, quantities and description of treatments, including baits used and time taken on site

Our client will supply a vehicle, Personal Protective Equipment and uniform will be supplied as well as all required pest control materials, equipment and tools

Candidates must have a drivers licence and to have reasonable ICT Skills

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime available.

These roles will become permanent after 13 weeks probation.

Immediate starts available

Please note that the role is to cover the southeast region and travelling will be involved

The main depo is in Dartford which you will need to visit for induction and meetings etc

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Please send a CV or call 01214508950

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician based at our water production sites in East Thames Valley (Newbury or Reading).

The overall responsibility of this role is to ensure that all equipment at our water production sites is running safely and efficiently using proactive and reactive maintenance methods. You will inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair electrical equipment.

Follow robust planned maintenance as well as getting involved in minor installation projects, electrical fault finding and emergency breakdown repairs to ensure our plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. As well as provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.

- Base Location – either at Speen WTW in Newbury (RG14 1RT) or Fobney WTW Reading (RG2 0SF).
- 38 hours per week Monday-Friday.7:30 am -3:30 pm plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
- All PPE, Tools plus the provision of a Van when on duty and call.
- Offering a salary of up to £38,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a company van, tools, and PPE.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Technician

- Investigate plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process.
- This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
- You will be expected to provide technical advice, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
- Examples of equipment that you will be working on will be motors, gearboxes, screw /chain conveyors & centrifuges, various pumps, and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters and controls, electronic control systems such as VSD, automatic valves, flow, level and pressure measurement, programmable logic controllers, variable speed drives and controls, chemical handling and dosing equipment.
- Participate in a stand-by rota following the relevant training.
- Complete License to operate. (Operate sites and learning the water treatment processes).

What you should bring to the role

- 18th Edition electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
- Ideally an apprenticeship with significant experience in electrical systems working in a ‘true multi-skilled capacity'.
- NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical engineering would also be ideal but not essential.
- Experience in inspecting, maintaining, fault diagnosis, testing, installation, modifying or repairing Electrical plant equipment.
- Ideally experience maintaining large pumps, actuated valves, electronic control systems such as VSD and 3-phase electrical switchgear is essential.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry would benefit this role.
- The work will require physical fitness.
- You will need the ability to work in confined spaces and will require the completion of appropriate training for this.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering a salary of up to £38,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a company van, tools, and PPE.
- Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The ICT Department is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Helpdesk Technician to join the ICT team. The post is part of the first line technical support team providing remote support to users across the Trust.

The post holder will take and respond to support calls logged by phone, or electronically by end users. They will be the first point of contact for all Oxleas staff with regards to IT incidents and problems and will aim to resolve the majority of calls at the first contact. There is a rolling shift rota and so the post holder will be working the following shifts. 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00 and 10:00-18:00.

The post holder will need to be able to liaise with all levels of staff throughout the Trust and must be able to work as part of a team and deal with dissatisfied users.
• The post-holder is responsible for providing first line support to all Trust and other supported users
• The post holder is responsible for providing first time fix solutions to IT problems recorded via the IT Service Desk
• The post holder is responsible for re-allocating support calls to other resolver groups when unable to provide a first time fix.
• The post holder will primarily be based at Bracken House, providing remote and telephone based support to users.
• The post holder may be required to provide support onsite support within offices, ward, prisons and other clinical areas if required.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Key tasks include:
• First and second-line technical support for hardware and software:
• Answering ICT Service desk calls and responding to users
• Explaining problems and technical solutions to users
• Analysis of presented user problems to identify the potential solutions
• Implement technical solutions to resolve user IT problems
• Logging callers jobs on the Service desk system.

The post holder must have
• Have or be working towards A+ certification
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, networks, e-mail systems, hardware and software.
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Knowledge of hardware components
• Wide understanding of ICT technologies


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Pest Control Technicians- South East Area
This role is working with one of the UK's largest Property, Security, Maintenance and Pest Management companies.

Ideally candidates will be qualified to BPCA or RSPH Level 2 or equivalent in Pest Management although further training can be provided

Candidates will be paid £29,099.20 + holiday pay and package, plus you will also be given the opportunity of overtime, commission-based sales bonus should the company achieve the required criteria + holidays and other benefits

Job Purpose- Responsibility for all pest control works, including all pest control equipment, safe transportation and use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. Full support and any additional training will be provided to help maintain your knowledge and develop your career.

Key Result Areas- To work individually or as part of a team to respond to infestations at customer properties, which include domestic dwellings and commercial premises. The candidate selected will be required to carry out surveys for premises with pest control problems and to control and eradicate all Public Health Pest, including rats, mice, squirrels, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, as well as types of wildlife such as seagulls. To identify extra pest control opportunities when carrying out the first stage treatment and quote accordingly. To Inform all relevant persons of the associated dangers that may arise during the treatment process and any relevant procedures to be followed in case of an emergency.

Candidates need to show excellent customer service and to maintain accurate records of visits made, quantities and description of treatments, including baits used and time taken on site

Our client will supply a vehicle, Personal Protective Equipment and uniform will be supplied as well as all required pest control materials, equipment and tools

Candidates must have a drivers licence and to have reasonable ICT Skills

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime available.

These roles will become permanent after 13 weeks probation.

Immediate starts available

Please note that the role is to cover the southeast region and travelling will be involved

The main depo is in Dartford which you will need to visit for induction and meetings etc

IDN1

Please send a CV or call 01214508950

Vehicle Technician
Dartford
Up to £40,000 basic + bonus OTE £60k uncapped
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5.30pm, Saturdays on rota
Ref: OC18373

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's workshop Dartford.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles. This is with a prestige brand which can offer excellent opportunities for training and growth. This position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cars and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Company benefits
* Fantastic bonus scheme
* Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
* 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
* Free life assurance
* Well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
* Discounted, flexible Gym memberships.
* Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
* Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.
* Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues
Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections
Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues
Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used
Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations
Maintain a clean and organised work area
Keep up-to-date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques

Vehicle Technician Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Repair equivalent or higher
At least 1 year of experience as a vehicle technician
Ability to use diagnostic tools and software
MOT licence a bonus
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Valid driver's license

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are a skilled and dedicated vehicle technician who is passionate about vehicles and committed to delivering high-quality work, please submit your resume for consideration.

Consultant: Yvonne Martin
VTSTH

Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

All applications for this vehicle technician role will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Where you’ll work: This role will be based at our Gravesend and Tonbridge campuses.Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 35 weeks per annum (term time).Your pay: Your pay: £15,739.70 salary + £2,937.70 holiday pay. Total annual package of £18,676.81 (Including the summer pay award).North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.Working within our Building Services Engineering curriculum area, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced, and passionate individual to join the team as a Technician.The postholder will be responsible for providing technical support for the delivery of Building Services Engineering courses (including Air Con, Electrical, Plumbing and Refrig), as well as preparing learning materials for practical sessions and providing assistance to the wider Construction & Engineering department as required.In return, we have a generous benefits offer - This includes enhanced holiday pay, as well as enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities, including a nursery, gym and a restaurant / coffee shop.For a full job description, including a person specification, please see the attached document.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st July 2024.North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Where you’ll work: This role is based at North Kent College’s Tonbridge campus.Your hours: 42.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum, to be worked on a shift rota basis (earlies and lates) covering the hours of 6am – 7pm Monday to Friday. You will also be required to participate in an emergency out of hours on-call rota, which will require you to be on-call an average of one week in four.Your pay: £28,141 per annum, plus an additional £100 for each week spent on-call for out of hours emergencies.North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.We are seeking to appoint an experienced and capable Estates Technician to join our friendly and proactive Estates team.Reporting to the Estates Manager, the post holder will be responsible for carrying out reactive, planned preventative, and regulatory maintenance and repairs to College buildings, in addition to ensuring utilities, plant, machinery and equipment are also correctly maintained. You will assess and carry out emergency repairs, such as domestic plumbing, changing light bulbs, lock issues and minor furniture repairs.You will also contribute to the maintenance of the register of Estates Risk Assessments, CoSHH Risk Assessments, emergency light tests, fire control and ensure that chemicals are safely stored, and their use properly recorded. The post holder will be expected to ensure that their work is completed in a timely manner and recorded, electronically via a PC, on the Estates Helpdesk.If you have a full driving licence, are open to further skill-based training, have the ability to undertake full the demands of the role, are confident in the use of a broad range of power tools, and have excellent communication skills, then we welcome your application.As part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you can look forward to a generous benefits offer, including 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities (including restaurants and coffee shops).For a full job description, and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th July 2024, but we reserve the right to close before this date if the quality of existing applications allows. Interviews will take place during 22nd July 2024.North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Technician (Creative Digital Design)
Where you’ll work: This role is based at the College’s Dartford campus, although there may be a requirement to travel to other College sites as required.
Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £23,449 per annum (inclusive of summer pay award)
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Here at North Kent College, we are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate individual to join our exciting Creative Digital Design curriculum area. The area delivers specialist courses in Animation & Concept Art, Architecture, Interior & Product Design and Graphic Design & Illustration.
At North Kent College, Technician’s play a supportive role within our curriculum departments, working alongside the Lecturing teams to prepare learning materials, organising stock, ordering materials, supporting practical sessions (including setting up rooms for this) as well as providing technical assistance to the students with their work as and when required.
The ideal candidate will have experience within the Creative industry with a proactive approach to work. To be successful in this role, you will be computer literate with strong literacy skills and a flexible approach to your work. You will also be a confident and friendly individual, with the ability to support and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from students to senior leadership. If this sounds like you, apply now!
In return, we have a generous benefits offer, which includes 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as being enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (with an enhanced contribution rate) which includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a nursery, gym, restaurants, beauty salon and coffee shops.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page
The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st July 2024.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Vehicle Technician
Location: Dartford
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £33,000 + bonus
Ref: OC18011

We have a new vacancy for a Vehicle Technician for my client's site in Dartford. They have a large workshop and need a Vehicle Technician to join a high-performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician looking for a long-term role.

Vehicle Technician Role:
- Vehicle servicing & general maintenance.
- Vehicle Diagnostics.
- Brakes, suspension, clutches.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year's experience in a busy workshop.
- You must be a Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent to (City and Guilds).
- Full UK Driving License.

VTSTH
Consultant: Yvonne Martin

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM, and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a LEEA Technician to join the team operating from our depot in Dartford.
You would be responsible for the day to day running of the MGF Regional Lifting Centre and the upkeep of all Lifting equipment along with certification. The duties involve the testing, maintenance, repair of lifting and safety of this equipment.
Your key responsibilities may include:

Coordination and day to day running of the internal Lifting centre.
Preparation, checking, inspecting, recording, and testing of MGF lifting equipment to LEEA standard, LOLER and PUWER legislation ready to supply to clients and depots as and when required.
Carry out fault finding procedures, repairing any defects found and restoring equipment to a safe working condition.
Prioritising work to meet depot requirements.
Produce reports to present and discuss findings to our network of depots.
Issue of test certificates to equipment on completion of successful testing
Responsible for the cleanliness and housekeeping within your area
Monitoring hire fleet stock levels for the region and advising on any overall shortfalls in kit and components.
Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining a varied range of hire fleet equipment including chain blocks, genie lifts, and vacuum handling machines

The core requirements for this role are:

You must hold a current LEEA foundation accreditation or above (or be prepared to work towards LEEA General level).
Strong technical ability
Excellent communication skills

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following:

Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
Award and recognition initiatives
Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
Security of working for a well-established & growing company
A sense of family is at the core of our company culture
Shutdown over the Christmas period
Refer a friend scheme
Free on-site parking

If you are ambitious and adaptable, with the ability to work in teams, use initiative and who is highly motivated, we are looking for individuals like you.
MGF is a rapidly expanding, a highly innovative and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, Employing over 440 staff, we operate nationally from 14 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client focussed approach to delivery of projects. MGF, also, operates a highly successful Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Scheme to support the right candidate in attaining professional recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Pest Control Technicians- South East Area

This role is working with one of the UK's largest Property, Security, Maintenance and Pest Management companies.

Ideally candidates will be qualified to BPCA or RSPH Level 2 or equivalent in Pest Management although further training can be provided

Candidates will be paid £29,099.20 + holiday pay and package, plus you will also be given the opportunity of overtime, commission-based sales bonus should the company achieve the required criteria + holidays and other benefits

The OTE for the role is 33k

Job Purpose- Responsibility for all pest control works, including all pest control equipment, safe transportation and use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. use of pest control materials as well as preparing and submitting detailed pest control reports. Full support and any additional training will be provided to help maintain your knowledge and develop your career.

Key Result Areas- To work individually or as part of a team to respond to infestations at customer properties, which include domestic dwellings and commercial premises. The candidate selected will be required to carry out surveys for premises with pest control problems and to control and eradicate all Public Health Pest, including rats, mice, squirrels, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, as well as types of wildlife such as seagulls. To identify extra pest control opportunities when carrying out the first stage treatment and quote accordingly. To Inform all relevant persons of the associated dangers that may arise during the treatment process and any relevant procedures to be followed in case of an emergency.

Candidates need to show excellent customer service and to maintain accurate records of visits made, quantities and description of treatments, including baits used and time taken on site

Our client will supply a vehicle, Personal Protective Equipment and uniform will be supplied as well as all required pest control materials, equipment and tools

Candidates must have a drivers licence and to have reasonable ICT Skills

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime available.

These roles will become permanent after 13 weeks probation.

Immediate starts available

Please note that the role is to cover the southeast region and travelling will be involved

The main depo is in Dartford which you will need to visit for induction and meetings etc

Please send a CV to mark@ppmrecruit.com or call 01214508950

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic: Up To £31,500
OTE - £40,000
Location: Crayford

A proactive, consistent and efficient Vehicle Technician with an attention to detail in all their work required for Dealership. As Vehicle Technician you will be a team player with great work ethic.

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician
·Work in ranges from servicing a vehicle to general vehicle repair.
·Good technical skills.

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Technician
·NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Good attitude and a time-conscious individual
·Full clean UK Driving Licence
Please contact Kelsey White @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 44364

Our Schools Maintenance Team is expanding, and we have a vacancy for a mobile Maintenance engineer covering North Lincolnshire.
Do you have experience required in:
Joinery
Plumbing
Painting and decorating
Groundworks
General building
Shopfitting
A working knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
This role is practical, fast-paced and physical, but also hugely satisfying allowing the successful applicant to maintain buildings, facilities, equipment and plant to a high standard and to design and build innovative solutions that genuinely enhance the lives of staff and children in our care.
In this practical role you will:
Deliver outstanding maintenance and development services to our schools in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Crowle.
Be enthusiastic, energetic, well-motivated and able to think outside of the box.
Use your initiative, experience and skills to provide a first-class service at all times.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Be involved in wider projects renovating schools.
This is a rewarding job in a friendly, supportive team that makes a real difference in the lives of our staff and the children in our care.
This is a permanent full time role working 37 hours per week, all year round.
About us
We are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Why work for us?
We offer:
A salary of £25,979 - £28,770 per annum (OLOL Band 4).
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Central Team..
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)
Closing Date: Friday 14 June 2024 at 9.00am
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
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