Total 1,918 job vacancies in Durham, DH7 7NG

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs normal, repetitive functions of operations, observations, inspections, tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance on the Air Conditioning Plant and Boiler Plant.
• Observes, inspects, performs necessary test, measures key temperatures, pressures, humidity, and resets control points as conditions require.
• Controls and operates, through the Control Center, functional components of mechanical exhaust systems, auxiliary air conditioning systems, heated and chilled water circulating systems.
• Monitors and controls, through the Utility Plant Control Room, generator indicator panel, alarm enunciator panel exhaust systems, supply air, room temperatures, and HVAC conditions.
• Makes chemical test of water systems for the Boiler Plant and Air Conditioning Plant.
• Reports by telephone to responsible authority any situation such as fire or system and/or equipment malfunction that may affect care and treatment of patients.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD06095A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $30.55 Per Hour (WG 10)

Randstad C&P are actively recruiting for a Qualified Maintenance Electrician to support our top FM client.

• Job Title: Site -Based Maintenance Electrician
• Location: Barnard Castle
• Contract: Commercial Building
• Salary: upto £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

My client is a large facilities and maintenance company who operate in various sectors across the commercial sector. They are currently looking for an experienced maintenance electrician to join an established team on a static site in Barnard Castle. This role is fulltime permanent from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime available
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Training and development courses Main Roles and

Responsibilities will include:

• Responding to and completing the planned, reactive, and repair work orders given by the helpdesk team within the specified time.
• Managing all planned and reactive tasks through to completion, including fault diagnosis and sourcing parts where applicable.
• Efficiently and effectively performing electrical maintenance of all relevant assets.
• Using your initiative to evaluate performance and ensure that equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Comply with health and safety policies/legislation.
• Providing a good level of customer service to peers and contract holders.

Applicants for the role must possess the following:

• Recognised apprenticeship/industry qualification - NVQ Level 3
• 18th edition qualified
• Full UK driver's license
• Must hold a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
• Experience working within Facilities Management/Commercial Industry
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised

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.

My client, an established leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for aerospace, petrochemical and general industrial markets, are currently looking to recruit an experienced Sales Estimator / Proposals Engineer to join their Commercial / Sales Team. We would also be interested in speaking to Graduates with 1-2 years experience and a relevent qualification in either Mechanical Engineering and/or Business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and review Purchase Order Requisitions from Customers
• Prepare estimates from client's enquiry packages for review and pricing by the Proposals Manager.
• Review client specifications & Prepare quotations
• Liaise with manufacturing departments in the process of preparing bid documents
• Liaise between departments and suppliers
• Ensure you work safely throughout all activities in line with the company's safety standards and procedures
• Review and analyse client requests for proposals (RFPs) and specifications to determine project requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and other internal teams to gather necessary information for proposal development
• Develop detailed and accurate technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards in all proposals
• Prepare and present proposal documents and presentations to clients, as required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technical advancements
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain necessary quotations and technical data
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and submission

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working in estimating and/or sales, ideally within an industrial engineering and/or manufacturing sector
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Have a good understanding of Welds, Fabrication and Stainless Alloys
• Previous fabrication / welding experience would be highly desirable
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of business, both internally and externally

My client, an established and leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for aerospace, petrochemical and general industrial markets, are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Engineer to join their Commercial / Sales Team. We would also be interested in speaking to individuals with experience within an Engineering Purchasing environment looking to move into a more Sales / Proposals based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates from client's enquiry packages for review and pricing by the Proposals Manager.
• Review client specifications.
• Prepare quotations.
• Liaise with manufacturing departments in the process of preparing bid documents.
• Liaise between departments and suppliers.
• Prepare responses to post bid correspondence.
• Prepare documents for subsequent PO handover to Contracts Department.
• Review and analyse client requests for proposals (RFPs) and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and other internal teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.
• Develop detailed and accurate technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards in all proposals.
• Prepare and present proposal documents and presentations to clients, as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technical advancements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain necessary quotations and technical data.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for proposal submissions.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Support post-submission activities, including client clarifications, negotiations, and contract finalisations.
• Review Proposals from Proposals Engineers to ensure it conforms with the requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior proposal engineers and other team members.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the proposals team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working in estimating and/or sales, ideally within an industrial engineering and/or manufacturing sector
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Have a good understanding of Welds, Fabrication and Stainless Alloys
• Previous fabrication / welding experience would be highly desirable
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of business, both internally and externally

Plumber

Working in our properties across North East

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw Monday to Friday, with on call on a rota basis)

Salary £32,777 pa, plus van, generous on call allowance and great benefits including Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

Are you an experienced Plumber looking for a new role with a great employer? Come join us at Home Group and be part of our fantastic repairs and maintenance team. You’ll carry out high-quality, right first-time maintenance across our responsive and void properties. If you fancy working alongside a brilliant team, then read on…

Typical day as a Plumber

• As multi skilled Plumber, all allocated jobs are completed right first time, with a whole job repair approach, providing a brilliant service for our customers.


• Installation and repairs to hot/cold plumbing and heating installations, including sanitary-ware and drainage systems.


• Delivering high-quality and compliant work.


• Multi skilled to improve first time fixes and prevent multiple visits to customers’ homes.


• Working in our properties across North East (this needs to be a commutable distance for you). All jobs are scheduled so you know exactly where you need to be.

Imagine ending each day knowing you've made a positive impact on our customers' lives. You can do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Places to Work in the UK!

You have

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in plumbing or equivalent.


• Fault finding experience and knowledge of plumbing installations.


• Experience in all aspects of plumbing work within a maintenance environment.


• Experience in other building trade areas (multi skilled).


• A flexible approach, able to use your own initiative and judgement.


• A full current driving licence, as you will be provided with a company van for business use and commuting.

Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role.  This remains under regular review.

Our team

Looking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You’ll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home!

Job details

• Working Monday to Friday, you’ll also be asked to take part in our out of hours service on a rota basis with colleagues with an additional generous on call payment


• You’ll work in our properties in the North East. Our office base is in Belmont, Durham (Mercury House).


• You must be able to use technology for logging jobs, complete online learning and collaborating with other colleagues.


• You’ll need a Basic DBS check and we pay for that.

A place where you belong

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering too!


• Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.


• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.


• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary


• We Grow Our Own colleagues (not literally of course!), when you’re ready for the next step in your career, you can grow with us!


• Explore our benefits in detail on our website.

Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Plumber Job Description, find out about us and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early, so don’t delay or you might miss out.  Finally, do let us know if there’s anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at recruitment@homegroup.org.uk

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Role:

My client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sales Administrator to join their West Auckland based team. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with both the Sales and Operations teams, you will be responsible for providing an excellent standard of service to their customers, ensuring their enquiries are handled efficiently, and maintaining a high level of satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Handle emails and incoming phone calls from clients.
• Manage the entire order-to-cash process, including:
• Order processing
• Follow-up on production schedules and managing possible delays
• Organising transport (local, EU & exportation) and providing necessary shipping documentation (packing slip, CMR, bill of lading, customs declaration, etc.)
• Act as the link between the Planning and Quality departments for information regarding delivery and return of goods, and handle customer complaints.
• Manage samples.
• Process invoices and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Serve as the internal contact point for outside sales representatives, assisting with commercial offers, stock levels, order status, pricing, etc.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in a customer service role or as an Inside Sales representative; logistics experience is an asset.
• Prior experience with import/export activities.
• Familiarity with MS Office and SAP (or similar ERP).
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Team player; flexible and highly accurate.
• Customer-oriented with excellent communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Parking

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.

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The Role and the Department

The International Office is responsible for:

· The recruitment of international students to all areas of the university to meet institutional targets

· Supporting and managing the development of international partnerships and relationships with key sponsor bodies and international stakeholders to raise the University's global profile, meet recruitment goals and to support academic colleagues in developing international links and collaborations

· Managing the university's student mobility programmes (Erasmus+ and other exchange partnerships) to meet the University's student mobility targets

The role will provide leadership for a team of administrators who support all aspects of the work of the international office. This work includes supporting inbound and outbound delegations, servicing a portfolio of education agents and sponsor and scholarship organisations, supporting internal communications and supporting diary management of the Director - International.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package .

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Submitting your application

We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Typical Role Requirements

Here are the kind of activities that you'll be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate.

Service Delivery
* Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
* Provide an excellent and timely service to our students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role.
* Use your experience and problem-solving skills to resolve routine issues with things relevant to your role such as raising purchase requisitions, processing student payments, credit card payments, requests for one-time payments and provide information and updates to help your team find solutions.
* Collect, organise and record data and information accurately and provide reports as required.
* Promote positive wellbeing arrangements which benefit you and your team.
* When carrying out your role, use and apply relevant professional and regulatory standards e.g. data protection when managing data.
* Use standard office-based devices and applications such as word, excel and power point to deliver services.
* Update guidance on standard operating procedures followed by the team.
* Arrange meeting/event venues and travel arrangements for other team members.

Teamwork
* Resolve queries and respond to requests for information and advice and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members.
* Help your team organise and provide administrative services that support key activities undertaken within your service and contribute to team planning activities.
* Help your team ensure that products and services are adapted in response to feedback and to meet changing demands.

Communication/Liaison
* Seek feedback from students, staff and anyone else that you come across as part of your role on their requirements from your service to ensure that their reasonable expectations are being met.
* Record information OTP log, IRF accounts and start up funds and respond to queries which you receive.
* Liaise with staff in other areas, professional organisations and agencies to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way.
* Liaise with external suppliers, contractors, specialists and service providers to plan the delivery of services and events.
* Provide support for meetings, working groups and committees, such preparing and sending documents for meetings, drafting reports and taking minutes.
* Any other reasonable duties.

Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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The Role and the Department

The Colleges and Student Experience Division includes the 14 Maintained Colleges, Experience Durham, the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate, and the Wider Student Experience Operations Directorate.

The postholder will be involved in a wide range of activities aimed at furthering the College and University strategy, especially in relation to the effective administration of the college.

The College Administration Co-ordinator will provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to the college management team, will be a primary contact for the college student body, and will support the work of the common rooms and their executives

What you are required to submit:
* A CV

* Cover Letter

* A supporting statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification

Contact details

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Ruth Wilson (ruth.) would be happy to speak to you.

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The Role and Department

The Head of Payroll and People Services is a new role which will be responsible for managing a team of Payroll and HR colleagues to continue establishing and embedding a high performing compliancy focussed service which provides a consistently high level of support to staff across the University and reflects best practice.

Reporting to the Assistant HR Director, the post-holder will play a critical role in the delivery of the University's Payroll and People Services team. The focus of the role will be predominantly focused on payroll but the role holder will also oversee the team responsible for related HR processes in a complex organisation including the recruitment of casual staff to meet the workforce needs of the university. The Head of Payroll, People and Pay Services must be versatile and able to work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders within the wider HR&OD team and across the University.

From early 2025 the base location for this role will change from our Durham City Centre site to our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House will bring a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more about this project, please visit this webpage: Boldon House - Durham University.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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Concrete Finisher needed for work on a Commercial Site in Sherburn, Durham

Start 11/11/24 for 6-8 weeks

45hrs per week

• Start ASAP
• Rate is negotiable - we can pay CIS, Umbrella and PAYE
• CSCS Card and previous experience is essential

To apply for this role you must be able to provide the following information

• Proof of valid CPCS/NPORS/CSCS
• Picture of either passport or birth certificate and NI number
• 2 working references to validate previous experience working within a similar role

Please apply online for this vacancy or call Rachel or Louise on 0191 814 1360 / 07752 470233

An exciting and progressive role has arisen within our Kitchen, Join us at Daish's Hotels as our new Head Chef!

Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, based on 45 hours per week, working up to 6 days per week, plus incremental and performance pay reviews as well as a quarterly bonus if targets are met! We also offer continuous all year-round employment – we don’t close for the winter months! You also get £50 once you have completed basic Daish's training and if you refer a friend, you'll split £100!

Hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, but our kitchen team finish no later than 8.30pm! Breakfast shifts starts from 7am until roughly 10.30am.

Daish's Hotels are flexible employers and strive to facilitate a healthy work life balance for Daish's employees. We provide every employee with a supportive mental wellbeing and financial assistance package. We even give you an extra paid day off for your birthday.

In addition to all of these fantastic benefits of working for Daish's, we have a great “Take your family on a Daish's holiday scheme” for as little as £85 per holiday…4 nights, breakfast, dinner, room, travel and entertainment all included.

Being a Head Chef with Daish’s is slightly different to most kitchens within Hospitality. Our guests all eat at the same time, twice a day and choose from a set menu, so no more cooking to order! Batch cooking and organised delivery is the name of the game! Breakfast is served at 8.30am daily and dinner is sent out at 6.30pm, with the aim to have the whole restaurant served within 45 mins. Preparation is key to success which is why we provide you with a comprehensive support system via our Group Operations Kitchen Manager and a Menu guide and dedicated suppliers! Running a kitchen with Daish’s is a breeze!

Skills and Qualities you can add to the Mix!:

Controlling and directing the food preparation process and other relative activities, by leading and developing your team in the department
Able to work within the budget constraints of the relevant season, leading to good cost control per head
Oversee or carry out stock replenishment for the department.
Carry out monthly stock check counts and submit to the accounts office for cost per head calculations.
Be aware of your spend cost per head
Maintain all required legislative records such as the SFBB log, and labelling systems so that internal and external inspections can be carried out at any time.
Maintain at least a 4 in an external local authority health inspection and also keep this standard for internal interval checks
Current Hygiene Certificate of Level 3 if you do not have this, we will provide the course for you.
Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities across the full spectrum of the kitchen operation
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
A good working knowledge of culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
Learn and continue the values of the organisation and a wish to contribute to them
Working knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to kitchen working environments

Are you a motivated, sales-focused individual looking to develop a career with an ambitious, dynamic company?

Are you a strong team-player that is passionate about fantastic customer service?

With sales in excess of £90m across 30+ sites and a team of 450+ people, LBS Builders Merchants, South Wales’ largest independent builders’ merchant is looking for the best people to join its LBS Tenby team.

We are looking for someone:

· Who will lead and motivate your team and support the Branch Manager.

· Is committed to delivering and maintaining outstanding customer service.

· Has excellent communication skills and is a motivated and flexible team worker.

· Is target-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

· Passionate about building knowledge and developing their career at a growing company.

Hours of Work: An average of 40.75 hrs per week Monday to Friday between 8:30am until 5:00pm including 1 in 2 Saturdays from 8:00am – 12:00pm.

Salary: Minimum £26,000.00

Why choose LBS?

The benefits of working for LBS include a Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities

Never worked in construction or for a builders’ merchants?

FEAR NOT! We pride ourselves in being people and attitude focused. We are passionate about developing skills and building careers.

Role
Gardener
Reporting to
Senior Gardener
Contract
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£22,880 per annum


The Auckland Project
At the heart of our sites is St Peter’s Chapel, in Auckland Castle: the home of the Prince Bishops, and the historic seat of faith and power in the North of England. The experience across our sites is deeply linked to those two themes of faith and power – they are repeated throughout the Castle and Faith Museum, the Mining Art Gallery and the Spanish Gallery. The collection of our venues, spaces and places invite conversations about belonging, faith, loss, sacrifice, community, love and creativity. We would like our guests to explore: to discover things about our town, our country and their own lives. We want to create memorable and transformative encounters – and need your help to do so.


The role purpose

For the successful candidate to join an exciting and rewarding project, delivering beautifully maintained gardens, in a unique historic setting.
The Auckland Project is a collection of heritage attractions including galleries, gardens and parkland, centred around Auckland Castle, a former home of the Prince Bishops of Durham.
The successful candidate will be working to assist in the development and maintenance of a wide range of gardens. From our walled garden, built in the 17th century but now under development with a contemporary glasshouse and a new production space, to a range of gardens within the castle curtilage, including water features, courtyards, wildflower filled wilderness areas and a medieval bowling green. The applicant will also help maintain other gardens throughout the estate including hotels and carparks. It will be a varied and rewarding role.


Context

This role will require the successful applicant to be a good all-round horticulturalist, with an eye for detail and pride in their work, and because our gardens are a part of a larger visitor attraction, we are looking for someone who also feels comfortable engaging with the public.




Key Responsibilities
• To undertake the maintenance of all elements of the varied gardens and park that include extensive flower borders, topiary, hedges, fruit, vegetable, cutting flowers and lawns as directed.
• To work collaboratively to support volunteers’, placements, and apprentices.
• To ensure that all grounds are kept to a high standard.
• To work with colleagues, with an absolute focus on the Visitor.
• Engage with visitors using a variety of techniques which may include the use of demonstrations and historic stories linked with the project.
• To work flexibly to support the delivery of events as required.
• Adhere to quality systems, operating procedures, and risk assessments to facilitate the safe, smooth, and timely delivery of works throughout the gardens
• To carry out any other duties within the level of responsibility as may be determined from time to time

Person Specification:

Requirements Assessment
Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience Experience in a similar role.


Horticultural skills, knowledge of plants and experience of the use of horticultural tools and machinery.

Able to communicate effectively with members of the public, staff, and volunteers

Able to work with attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards.

Interview/Application Form



Interview/Application Form


Interview/Application Form

Interview/Application Form

Qualifications/
Training
Relevant qualifications, training and/or experience in the use and maintenance of horticultural machinery.

Level 2 or higher / or equivalent experience in professional gardening would be desirable.

PA1-PA6 would be desirable
Interview/Application Form


Interview/Application Form

Interview/Application Form
Other
Requirements An enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach

Flexible approach to hours and prepared to work occasional weekends, bank holidays or evenings as required.

Ability to undertake a variety of manual handling duties appropriate to the post.

Full UK driving licence

Knowledge/Interest in gardens history and a history of the northeast of England Interview

Interview



Interview/Application Form

Application Form

Interview/Application Form

The Auckland Project focus
The Auckland Project works hard to create a positive change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland. We have created a visitor destination in Bishop Auckland, incorporating Auckland Castle (once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham), a Spanish Art Gallery, Faith Museum, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower visitor centre and Weardale Railway.
   
Our visitor destination and community development programme broadly fits into three areas:

1. The social environment: we help individuals and communities by creating a sense of curiosity, hope and faith in themselves and the world around them. We provide opportunities for skills development and partnerships, building a year-round tourist market and supporting small creative industries to thrive
2. The natural environment: we protect, sustain and enhance the world around us
3. The built environment: we restore and enhance the beauty and historic significance of the buildings, structures and assets in our care.
By working with us, you are helping to ensure the town’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past.    

How to Apply
Apply for this role by downloading and completing an application form from https://aucklandproject.org/about/join-the-team/ and emailing this to recruitment@aucklandproject.org

Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024 at midnight

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if a suitable number of applications are submitted.

Role
Front of House Supervisor – Catering and Events

Reporting to
Hospitality Manager
Contract
Temporary until 31 December 2024 , full time 37.5 hours
Secondment opportunity considered
Salary
£24,960 pro rata

The role purpose:
We are looking for a Front of House Supervisor to join the passionate team to deliver excellent hospitality throughout day-to-day activities, Functions and events. We require somebody who thrives for excellent customer service and who wants to go that extra mile to ensure daily operations and events run smoothly. The role will be based in a number of our attractions and venues including but not exclusively:
• Bishops Kitchen (café), operational Wednesday- Sunday 10.30-19.00
• El Castillo (Spanish tapas restaurant) Wednesday and Sunday 11.00-19.00, Thursday/Friday/Saturday 11.00-22.00
• Event spaces throughout the estate, walled garden, and conference rooms.
The Front of house supervisor will be responsible as part of a team to support with planning, setting up, implementation and the delivery of Functions, and the daily operations of the Bishops Kitchen and El Castillo. They should also be confidant in following health and safety guidance and procedures.
This role requires the individual to be super flexible, able to work across the seven days of the week including weekends, evening’s and Bank Holidays and that you have a flexible attitude to supporting our operation by working in different areas of it at short notice. 
Key Responsibilities:
The post-holder is responsible for the following key accountabilities:
• Line manage and lead a small team of servers, working with a host of other multidisciplinary teams throughout TAP and external partners
• Ensuring exceptionally high standards of service and presentation from all members of the team
• Support with the rostering of staff and volunteer rotas and hours
• Support the manager with recognising training needs within the team, training, supporting and mentoring servers to deliver to the expected high standards
• Finishing the preparation of food and serving food and drinks
• Smart, well presented and capable of remaining calm whilst under pressure in a busy environment
• Responding to customer feedback and being proactive at all times, using initiative, diplomacy and discretion to avoid issues as they arise
• Identifying commercial opportunities
• Work within specified processes around our stock management and EPOS solution, ensuring that all information is up to date and that all processes are completed on a day to day basis
• Ensuring good health, safety and access practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with TAP policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times
• Stock rotation, ordering and deliveries, limiting levels of waste, stock taking
• Using a till system, cashing up duties
• Knowledge of menus, allergens, and presentation standards
• Carry out all cleaning duties allocated in accordance with the cleaning schedule and ensure the highest cleanliness standards
• Plan and follow event plans including gathering equipment needed, setting up and take down, communicating and working with the wider TAP teams

Person Specification:
Essential Criteria
Essential Desirable Where identified
Qualifications Barista training

Food safety level 2

Driver’s license Application Form
Certificates
Experience Supervision or management of staff

At least one years’ experience in a similar position in a customer facing environment

Knowledge of stock management and cost management including stocktaking

Experience of managing / monitoring health & safety in a workplace

Experience of training and mentoring team members

Previous experience of working with volunteers

Experience in carrying out risk assessment

Knowledge of event management

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Knowledge & Skills Strong communication & interpersonal skills with

Ability to multitask in a busy environment

The ability to lead and motivate staff

Administrative ability and IT literacy.

Numeracy and financial skills in order to monitor adhere to a budget.

Ability to work and lead in a team
Level 2 in numeracy & literacy

Have logistical skills and the ability to plan ahead

Excellent time management skills

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Personal Qualities, attitude & behaviours Must be passionate about good food and customer service.

Ability to work as part of a team

Professional, hardworking and charismatic

Must be Willing to work evenings and weekends.
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