Total 586 Manager job vacancies in ME15 9XY, Kent, ME15 9XY

Store Manager - The Grange, Westerham
6 The Grange, High Street, Westerham TN16 1RF
£30,000 - £37,000 plus great benefits


We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package.

As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities.

In this role, you can expect to:

* Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members
* Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views
* Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential
* Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational
* Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes

You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need:

* Resilience and great problem solving skills
* The ability to understand and analyse commercial information
* Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service) and 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round. You'll also get:

* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Wagestream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Coaching and training to support your career development

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Job Title: Quality Manager Location: Sidcup, Kent Salary: £55-60k Hours: 8:30am - 5pm M-TH, 8:30am - 2pm Fri

Your new company
Our client, who is a global leader in manufacturing and supplying laboratory, pharmaceutical, and hospital autoclaves, seeks a Quality Manager to oversee their UK-based manufacturing operations. With over 100 years of experience, they're committed to delivering high-quality sterilisation equipment that meets the rigorous standards of modern professionals.
Your new role
In this role, you'll oversee quality management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. This includes adherence to UKAS 17025, ISO 9001, and PED 2014/68/EU.
Quality Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with design personnel to ensure products meet legal and safety standards.
• Working with the Service Manager to ensure UKAS-accredited services adhere to requirements and processes.
• Liaising and planning third party approval of products.
• Communicating quality standards concerns to senior management.
• Communication of quality and compliance issues with all departments
• Developing quality control processes.
• Organising and carrying out internal audits of the compliance programs and management systems of the company.
• Coordinating and preparing for external audits.
• Generating quality standards statistics reports.
• Rejecting products that fail quality standards.
• Collaborating with customers to collect product feedback.

The role also includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage infrastructure and services for effective business operations, including IT support, communications, and utilities.
• Managing a UKAS-accredited laboratory, including Calibration Manager.
• Overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in a Quality Assurance management role within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance procedures, health, and safety
• Experience with ISO 9001,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

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 about your career.

Duties will include

• Promote environmental best practice to current standards (BREEAM, Well, PAS 2080 or similar), establish best practice and implement strategies, plans, processes and standards by working closely with the design, procurement, delivery and customer teams.

• Prepare environmental documentation to align with business strategy and industry standards.

• Direct and support project teams and project leads to ensure the successful implementation of environmental solutions.

• Promote environmental awareness, capability and competence of our staff by delivering and participating in training and familiarisation.

• Represent the company in a professional and intelligent manner. Undertake thorough review of the Employer's Requirements (ERs) and identify any risks/opportunities.

• Prepare the enquiry document including the Scope of Services, programme and secure fee proposals.

• Manage the appointment of the environmental consultants.

• Manage the external environmental consultants. Hold regular Principals Calls/Meetings with our digital consultants to track progress and any issues. Measure, share and seek improvements in performance using our Key Performance Indicator (KPI) outputs.

• Support and draft specific design orientated answers to questions in ITTs during bid(s)

• Contribute to the creation of project win strategies/themes.

• Drive Zero harm and exemplary health, safety, well being and environmental performance.

Please apply if you are interested and tick the experience required above!

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Hygiene Team Leader to be part of a team within the manufacturing industry. You will be managing the team and the hygiene services on a day-to-day basis, responsible for documenting all regimes and implementations.

You will be reporting to the Hygiene Manager.

Duties include:

• Control Hygiene team members at all times to make sure they wear PPE.


• To identify any issues when they arise and report to your Hygiene Manager.


• Report any Food Safety and Health & Safety concerns and ensure the correct forms are complete.


• To achieve a "right first time" clean, following set work instructions and safety


• Carry out daily/weekly/monthly/ad hoc cleaning tasks.


• Take part in daily GMP audits.


• Timely and accurate completion of related documents and records.


• To ensure hygiene operatives cleaning machines are following the correct guidelines.


• To manage and develop hygiene staff on the shift to ensure they are proactive and carry out their job roles in a safe and effective manner.


• Carry out start-up/inspection checks of cleaning equipment and report any damages.


• Carry out chemical titration check.


• To organise and control stock issues and generate stock replenishment orders

Essential experience

• Previous hygiene experience within a food manufacturing environment.


• Supervising a team.


• Level 2 Food Safety.


• Basic knowledge of COSHH.


• Basic BRC understanding.


• Previous knowledge of hygiene practices


• Numerate & literate and able to follow instructions.

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan


• Employee Assistant Programme


• Life Assurance


• Refer a friend scheme


• Discounted product


• Company Pension scheme


• Free parking on site

Working Monday to Friday 6am - 4pm

45 hours per week

If you are interested please apply with a current CV, preferably in word, or email Lucy at z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk for further information.

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National Road Logistics Development Manager | United Kingdom | req116789

The Road Logistics Business Development Manager is responsible for new business sales and the development of customers within the road logistics business unit.

YOUR ROLE

You will be allocated a specific sales area and tasked with identifying and generating a pipeline of customers moving volumes between the UK and EU. The primary function is to sell the core products of the road logistics business unit, ensuring the development and maintenance of revenues from both new and existing businesses as agreed upon with line management. This position is open in one of our offices located in Dartford or Bristol and requires mobility within these areas.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and generate new business opportunities for the road logistics business unit.
• Manage and maintain target customer lists and a pipeline for clients spending £100,000+ annually on road movements.
• Handle RFI and RFQ management using Kuehne + Nagel's Tender Management Methodology.
• Share knowledge and ensure team engagement with product activities.
• Collaborate to develop new traffic and product services with other business units.
• Report on success, pipeline, and lost opportunities regularly.
• Monitor competition and market trends to stay updated.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience in logistics and senior sales positions required.
• Knowledge of the EU road logistics market.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex data.
• Effective influencing and negotiating abilities.

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefits information, recognition and its wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this is to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer that recognises the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

Paulina Kazmierczak
paulina.kazmierczak@kuehne-nagel.com

We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR professional -'Human Resources & Training Manager' looking to make a significant impact within a growing family-run company. Apply now to join our dynamic and friendly team!

Working hours will be 8.30am to 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunch break. You may need to adjust your hours occasionally to attend job fairs, interviews and conduct performance monitoring.

Apply now to join our dynamic and friendly team!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee staff development by identifying training needs, conducting training via team workshops and online platforms, conducting appraisals and quality and compliance checks.
• Lead the recruitment process by implementing innovative strategies, attending job fairs, conducting interviews, and ensuring effective on boarding of new employees.
• Identify training needs and deliver engaging workshops and online training sessions. Conduct appraisals, quality checks, and ensure continuous staff development.
• Enhance employee engagement and satisfaction by identifying and implementing improved working arrangements, benefits, perks and arranging team building activities.
• Continuously develop and implement DEI strategies to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Manage and resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters through fair and transparent processes.
• Monitor HR related best practices and legislative developments and advise senior management on the implementation of new HR policies, procedures and processes
• Maintain employee HR records, monitor the training schedule, and proactively arrange the renewing of employee training as required.

Person Specifications

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Proven success in resolving employee issues.
• Proactive and enterprising approach, able to suggest and implement improvements to senior management regarding HR procedures and the wider organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all mediums, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and summarise complex information.
• Must have a valid driving license and the ability to travel locally for job fairs and interviews (mileage allowance provided).

Experience & Qualifications

• You will need to hold a formal training qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, BTEC Award Level 3) and a CIPD Diploma I
• You will also ideally hold the TAQA award in assessing vocational achievement Level 3.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a HR role, preferably within the passenger transport, logistics, education, care, hospitality or manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of essential HR functions; recruitment, training, disciplinary and grievances.
• Excellent understanding of employment laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Driving license.

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 and £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

Please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.

CV's in Word Format.
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Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Dartford, Kent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependant upon experience)
• Benefits: £5,000 car allowance, healthcare, life assurance and NEST pension scheme
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for private clients, developers and local authorities with values reaching up £15 million in value.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Snr Design Manager and working alongside another Design Manager.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop with a growing company that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Hygiene Manager

Type: Permanent

Location: Sandwich

Industry: Food Production

Hours of work: Night shift - midnight to 8am (4 on /4 off)

Pay: DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hygiene Manager to join a vibrant team at a food production facility. The Hygiene Manager will be responsible for maintaining the highest hygiene standards across all areas of the factory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high care food manufacturing environments and possess the necessary qualifications and certifications to excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain hygiene standards in all areas of the factory
• Plan and implement deep cleaning and overhead cleaning schedules in coordination with Engineering and Production requirements
• Manage the Hygiene Team, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and providing necessary training
• Investigate and take corrective actions for any out-of-specification environmental micro results
• Ensure achievement of KPI targets related to hygiene standards
• Maintain cleaning standards, records, and procedures in compliance with BRC and other relevant audit standards
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of internal hygiene standards and documentation
• Develop work instructions and hygiene procedures
• Control COSHH management and provide associated training across all functions
• Ensure all hygiene staff are trained and competent in relevant procedures
• Maintain material safety data sheets for all chemicals used on site and ensure accessibility to all staff

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a high care food manufacturing environment
• HACCP Level 3 certification
• COSHH Level 3 certification
• Ideally Food Safety Level 3 qualified
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate (desirable)
• NEBOSH Environmental (desirable)
• Hygiene Manager's Level 4 certification
• Knowledge of Listeria, Micro, and chemical control awareness
• Understanding of BRCGS or large retailer audits preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary. 

• Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance. 

• Group Income Protection. 

• Employee Health Insurance provided by Aviva. 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. 

• Pension (5% employer contribution). 

• Employee benefits programme with Bravo Benefits. 

• Cycle to Work Scheme. 

• Paid volunteering days

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining high hygiene standards in a food production environment, we invite you to apply for the Hygiene Manager position.