Total 173 job vacancies in Dartford, Kent, DA1 4QN

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- Location:Sittingbourne- To Start: ASAP
- Contract: Temp or temp to perm for right candidate, Full-time
- Salary: MPS1-5

Are you an ECT or experienced SEND Teacher looking to secure your next temporary or temporary to permanent job?
We are recruiting on behalf of SEND school in Sittingbourne. Exciting opportunities are available for a Primary SEND Teacher.


Your new role
- Acting as full class teacher for primary age children with SEND
- Planning, prep and marking
- Teaching a small class with the support of Teaching Assistants
- Starting asap and ongoing


What you'll need to succeed
QTS is vital for this role. We will assist you in applying for an Enhanced DBS


What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits packages
- Supportive and collaborative work environments
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Access to free Hays online training programmes including annual safeguarding training
- A local office and local schools to work in

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 Amy McDonald at Hays now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new permanent position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Ref: 4629267

Job Title: Assistant/Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Sittingbourne

Start: December 2024 or January 2025
Company Type: Sittingbourne based Civils Contractor working on new build steel-frames and civils packages ranging in value from £30,000 - £7.5million.

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant/Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for a Sittingbourne based Civils Contractor, starting in December 2024 or January 2025

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4629267 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205 and quote job reference number 4629267

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the role:
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Achievement Team. This team are responsible for delivering tutorials and enrichment across a range of subject areas focused on supporting learners in being prepared for their next steps, supporting personal development and pastoral care. This role is crucial in ensuring that learners are supported whilst they at college, are planning for their futures and signposting learners to internal and external support if required.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is confident in engaging with young people, facilitating group discussions and exploring key issues that affect young people from personal concerns, safeguarding topics to local and national themes. The ideal candidate can build relationships internally with other teams and work effectively with external agencies and external stakeholders such as parents/carers.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Our Accreditations include:

- Investors in People – meaning we are committed to the professional development of our staff members.
- Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
- Disability Confident – Committed
- Stonewall Workplace Champions – Silver Award
- Investors in Ethnicity – Exemplary Employer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row
- Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
London South East Colleges is seeking to recruit a Commis Chef Apprentice to work within our BR6 restaurant at our Orpington Campus.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Commis Chef Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in the culinary field.
The Apprentice will support the kitchen operation for BR6, a sixty-cover restaurant as well as the connected Bakehouse and Terrace area, with direct line management of the Head Chef and senior kitchen team.
Skills and Experience:
The person appointed will be required to work flexibly within a team environment and will be allocated a range of duties and responsibilities.
Food & Health and Safety:

- Keep up to date with HACCP documents, ensuring they are filled out daily
- Ensure stations are kept clean and organised
- Keep on top of dishes in pot-wash during service
- Follow organisations cleaning procedures, reporting any faults to supervisor
- Ensure food is stored correctly – following F.I.F.O storage system
- Monitor kitchen equipment - reporting any faults to supervisor
- Ensure safe storing of equipment - knives, blades etc,
- Perform stock checks, informing supervisors of depleting stock
- Label food items for storage within organisations policy.
- Prepare (wash, cut, cook) vegetables, fruits and meats to specifications
- Assemble / cook dishes on the menu with consistent quality
- Receive deliveries, checking use-by dates, packaging quality, etc.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

General responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities Professional responsibilities Education and development responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Foreman - Heavy Civil & Groundworks

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Foreman to lead a team of skilled workers on a challenging and impactful prison construction project. This project will involve a range of heavy civil and groundworks activities, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety.

About the Project:

Your role will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and safe execution of the heavy civil and groundworks package, which includes:

• Excavation & Earthworks: Overseeing the excavation, grading, and compaction of large areas of earth, including potentially challenging ground conditions.
• Foundation Construction: Leading the construction of complex foundations for the prison buildings, including concrete pours and reinforcement installation.
• Drainage & Utilities: Supervising the installation of drainage systems, utilities, and other underground infrastructure.
• Roadworks: Coordinating the construction of access roads, parking areas, and internal site roadways.

About the Role:

As Foreman, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled groundworkers, civil engineers, and other site personnel, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of the heavy civil and groundworks package. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Team Management: Leading and motivating a team of skilled workers, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Construction Supervision: Directing and overseeing the execution of all heavy civil and groundworks activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Quality Control: Implementing and enforcing rigorous quality control procedures, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of workmanship and complies with project specifications.
• Safety Management: Establishing and enforcing stringent safety protocols on site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies, and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Material Management: Overseeing the ordering, delivery, and storage of construction materials, ensuring sufficient supplies are available at the right time.
• Progress Reporting: Providing regular updates to the Site Manager on the progress of the project, identifying any potential challenges or delays.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven Experience: You possess a minimum of [Number] years of experience as a Foreman in the heavy civil and groundworks sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects. Experience working on high-security construction projects is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to heavy civil and groundworks, including excavation, foundations, drainage, and roadworks.
• Team Leadership: You are a strong leader, able to motivate and inspire a team, manage performance, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Safety Focus: You are a safety advocate, committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Communication Skills: You are an effective communicator, able to clearly convey instructions, provide feedback, and maintain open communication with the site management team.

To Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated Foreman with a passion for heavy civil and groundworks, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Site Agent - Roadworks 278 Project

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of a critical roadworks project. This exciting project will involve linking a new carriageway to a major housing estate, improving traffic flow and connectivity in the area.

About the Role:

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful execution of this complex roadworks project, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning and Execution: Developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, managing resources effectively, tracking progress against deadlines and budget, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients (including local authorities, housing developers, and residents), contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring open and transparent communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing strategies to minimise disruptions and ensure project success.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Leading and motivating project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and ensuring clear communication and coordination among team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven Experience: You possess years of experience as a Project Manager in the highways sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex roadworks projects on time and within budget.
• Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of highway design, construction, and maintenance techniques, including knowledge of Section 278 agreements and related regulations.
• Project Management Skills: You are proficient in project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.
• Leadership and Communication: You are an effective leader, able to motivate and inspire teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

We Offer:

• A Rewarding Career: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and growth-oriented company.
• A Collaborative Work Environment: You will join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that benefit the community.
• Impactful Contributions: You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of Ramsgate's transport network and make a tangible difference in the local area.

To Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated Project Manager with a passion for highways projects and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Site Agent - Roadworks 278 Project

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of a critical roadworks project. This exciting project will involve linking a new carriageway to a major housing estate, improving traffic flow and connectivity in the area.

About the Role:

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful execution of this complex roadworks project, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning and Execution: Developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, managing resources effectively, tracking progress against deadlines and budget, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients (including local authorities, housing developers, and residents), contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring open and transparent communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing strategies to minimise disruptions and ensure project success.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Leading and motivating project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and ensuring clear communication and coordination among team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven Experience: You possess years of experience as a Project Manager in the highways sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex roadworks projects on time and within budget.
• Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of highway design, construction, and maintenance techniques, including knowledge of Section 278 agreements and related regulations.
• Project Management Skills: You are proficient in project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.
• Leadership and Communication: You are an effective leader, able to motivate and inspire teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

We Offer:

• A Rewarding Career: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and growth-oriented company.
• A Collaborative Work Environment: You will join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that benefit the community.
• Impactful Contributions: You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of Ramsgate's transport network and make a tangible difference in the local area.

To Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated Project Manager with a passion for highways projects and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.

Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Packer required in Borough Green on a temporary basis!

You will be packing orders ready for dispatch. You will be working towards KPI's to ensure customers are receiving orders in a timely manner.

£11.60ph Mon to Fri 7-4

Immediate starts available

Benefits of joining our Temps team:

* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
For more information please contact New Appointments Group on 01795 702 722
CVs in Word Format to p.trustam@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

We have an exciting temporary to permanent role based in Tonbridge for a production operative to join a well-established team. Our client manufacturer's products for the pharmaceutical industry. The role also includes packing operations.

You will be:

• working with raw materials following instructions to produce products in bulk
• Filling bulk products into containers
• Quality checking products
• Picking stock for production and filling
• Printing labels
• Labelling filled products
• Assembling products
• Assisting with despatch of products
• Assisting with stock checking
• Competing documentation as required

To be considered for this role you will require basic arithmetic understanding.

This role is Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30 and pays £11.53ph

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
Twitter: @nagforjobs​

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Technicians to join a client of ours in Maidstone on a 6 month temporary basis.

You will play a crucial part keeping vehicles operational as the service runs 24/7. You will maintain and service vehicles and equipment to the highest of standards.

Your role will include:

• Ensuring effectiveness of the operation of vehicles and equipment following manufacturer's recommendations for repair and maintenance.
• Complete documentation of details of repairs or work carried out. This can be electronically or written down.
• Manage stock levels of local parts to ensure smooth operation.
• Work with the fleet and equipment service to meet departmental needs and objectives

To be considered for the role require:

• Accredited IMI (or equivalent) Master Technician or demonstrate the capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment. (Level 3 LGV Technician)
• IRTEC Certificate (where relevant)
• Experience or willingness to learn relevant servicing requirements for specialist vehicles.
• Level 4 in Diagnosis, testing and repair of ICE/hybrid/electric vehicles and components or demonstrate capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment of future fleet.
• Experience in working with complex, multi demand fleet and technician environment.
• Ideally have experience with Volvo/Scania/Mercedes/Iveco

This role is Monday to Friday - 37hrs per week

The role pays £18.15ph - £20.47ph depending on experience.

DBS and satisfactory referencing required.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Benefits of joining our Temps team:

* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
For more information please contact New Appointments Group on 01795 702 722
CVs in Word Format to p.trustam@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs