Total 22 job vacancies by Acorn Recruitment

Acorn are looking for a Working Supervisor - Carpentry / Construction

Salary - Approx £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location - Can be based anywhere M4 Corridor. Newport, Bristol, Swindon

Our Client carry out mainly domestic internal repairs following insurance claims.

Works are generally carpentry biased often with replacement kitchen units, worktops, skirting, doors etc. Works can also include flooring and drywalls / ceilings.

Our client offer job security, van, tools, all expenses paid and a regular flow of work without worry of where next job will come. They take care of pricing, scheduling, invoicing and payments so that you can focus on the successful delivery of quality work.

This type of work takes our client to various locations across the M4 corridor from South Wales to London. Work is on private residents that can vary in size. It doesn't involve housing association repair.

Requirements:-

• Skilled tradesperson with excellent Carpentry skills.
• Ideally is capable of small works and alterations of other trades
• SMSTS preferred but not essential
• DBS check will be required
• Driving license
• Polite & respectful (will be customer facing)
• Can be based in any location cross the M4 corridor.

The role:-

• Van and expenses paid
• Will be required to travel and stay away
• Work is Monday - Friday - approx. 42 hours per week
• Permanent role

If interested in the role, apply online with your CV. Otherwise call Tom on 07766523378

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Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Groundworker for a project in Cardiff.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out all aspects of groundworks including drainage.


Applicants must have the following:

* Valid CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
* Experience in all aspects of groundworks
* Full PPE
* 2 construction based references.


Hours - 40 + hours per week

Apply with your CV attached or call Jack on 07584 523035.

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***** IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE *****

***** TEMP TO PERM POSITION *****

As the preferred supplier to our client, we are recruiting for HGV Class 2 (Cat C) HIAB Drivers for their Cardiff Hub Operation.

The main duties of the role will be to deliver goods from the client's HUB to the required destinations using a lorry mounted brick grab HIAB, 2-6 drops per shift all within a 30 mile radius of the depot.

Rates -
PAYE - £15 per hour
Umbrella PAYE - £18 per hour

Hours - Monday to Friday 07:00 to around 16.30

As a HGV Class 2 (Cat C) HIAB Driver our client offers:
* Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed per day.
* Free car parking.
* Ongoing work.
* Good management.

As a HGV Class 2 (Cat C) HIAB Driver the benefits of working for Acorn Recruitment include:
* Acorn Employee Rewards Scheme.
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
* Online payslips..
* Weekly pay.
* Pension contribution.

If interested then please apply, or contact the Acorn Driving Team

Acorn is one of the UK's leading recruitment companies, helping to find work for thousands of people on a daily basis. Our temporary workers can enjoy great benefits including career progression and permanent employment.

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Acorn By Synergie is working in partnership with a leading main contractor that is looking for a freelance Design Manager (Construction)

Freelance position on a week by week bases. Will be based on a large commercial project in Cardiff South Wales. Project value £100M+

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of the design and construction process for a commercial project
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success
• Managing budgets, schedules, and quality control
• Resolving design and construction issues effectively
• Providing leadership and mentorship to the project team

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Extensive experience in construction design management
• Proven track record of delivering successful commercial project
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hourly rate / day rate negotiable, working Monday to Friday

Apply with your CV attached or contact our construction team on 01633 760148

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Acorn by Synerige is working in partnership with a national M&E contractor based in South Wales. Due to a strong pipeline of work for 2025/2026, they are looking to expand their mechanical team.

They are looking for Mechanical Craftspersons / Senior Craftspersons to join their team on a full time permanent bases. The company is based just outside Cardiff but caters across Wales, South West and other locations across the UK.

The successful candidates must have a knowledge of the commercial systems and how the components within systems relate to each other. Within your role you will be responsible to plan, organise and undertake the installation of various systems to a high standard whilst using efficient resources to so. Allocated tasks will be given to you by the supervisor or Project Manager that you will be able to effectively complete, safely and with consideration to environmental impact using industry recognised practices.

Candidates must be able to carry out pipework fabrication, installation and jointing techniques for industrial and commercial system such as soldering, press fit, threading and fusion welding. The installation of bracket systems for distribution systems and the positioning and assembly of plant such as boilers, air source heat pumps, storage vessels etc.

Undertake allocated work tasks in the testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and decommissioning of industrial and commercial cold water systems, hot water systems, heating systems and chilled water systems. You must be able to demonstrate competence in the health and safety, communication, quality control and environmental requirements.

Based on 37.5 hours per week, 8.00AM to 4.30PM Monday to Thursday and 8.00AM to 3.30PM Friday (excludes travel time) and 0.5 hour for lunch. Some occasional weekend work or overtime may feature. Hours worked over 37,5 hours paid at x1.5. Working away will see an up lift of £1 per hour. Not all projects are in South Wales so seeking individuals that would be willing to work away through the week. If required to work away, then lodging will be provided.

Rates - National JIB National Agreement pay structure

• Mechanical Senior Craftsman - £18.40 per hour
• Mechanical Craftsman - £16.84 per hour

Depending on position there may be a company van available.

Apply online with your CV attached or call our construction department at Acorn on 01663 760148

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Acorn by Synergie are currently recruiting for a Weighbridge / Transport Planner for an temporary to permanent position in Cardiff.

* £28,000 - £30,000
* Overtime opportunities paid at premium rates
* 28 days' paid holiday & pension contributions
* 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 hour days.

Responsibilities for Weighbridge / Transport Planner:

• Receiving Asphalt Orders via telephone and email from customers
• Inputting orders into the system
• Booking orders on to the plan
• Working with Operations and Commercial team to produce production plan for next day
• Programming aggregate replenishment for current and following day
• Communicating with Hauliers throughout the day
• Communicating with Customers through out the day
• Receipting inbound and outbound tickets for raw materials.
• Reporting of Inbound and Outbound materials daily
• Weighing in and out Asphalt deliveries

Key Skills:

• Good communication
• IT literate
• Works well under pressure and at a pace
• Works well in a team
• Eager to Learn
• Industry Knowledge
• Product Knowledge

* Successful applicants will be subject to a pre-employment medical examination and substance abuse test


If you have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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Mobile Catering Officer

Cardiff

£16.60 per hour

Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Mobile Catering Officer to work for a Public Sector client in Cardiff. Providing catering services to 20 schools across Cardiff. This position is ongoing with the potential of going permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare the dining area for service, including the moving and setting up of furniture and putting away

Assist in the food preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

Clean all equipment and catering areas

Maintain inventory of food supplies and order additional supplies

Manage budgets for food supplies

Experience / Skills

Previous catering and food preparation experience is essential

Ability to cook

Food Hygiene Level 2

Enhanced DBS is required for this role

Driving Licence and use of vehicle is essential.

To work under pressure and use own initiative. Work as part of a team.

Good customer care skills

Working Hours / Days

• Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
• Term time only.

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Head of Communications - Policy and PR

£56,708 per annum

Remote working

We are pleased to support our client Cwmpas as they look to recruit the critical role of Head of Communications - Policy and PR. within their Senior Leadership team.

Cwmpas are a 3rd sector organisation and a development agency working for positive change, in Wales and across the UK.

Cwmpas are a co-operative, whose purpose is on building a fairer, greener economy and a more equal society, where people and planet come first

The Role:

The purpose of the role is to create and implement Cwmpas' communications strategy. You will need to be a leader in every sense, that will include leading a small comms team, leading as a subject matter expert, and leading by informing the CEO of the best approach.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy, producing high quality content that amplifies our mission and impact across all diverse areas of our work.
• Collaborate with the Head of Business Development to create compelling communications that support fundraising efforts
• Promote and embed the Cwmpas brand and messaging internally and externally, ensuring they resonate with diverse audiences and ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across the organisation and all platforms.
• Lead on policy and public relations, growing our reputation as a thought leader and influencing change for the longer term.
• Develop and manage the department's workplan and budget, including policy and public affairs strategies, campaigns, research, press and PR strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior key external stakeholders, with a view to identifying future visibility and impact opportunities and manage risks.
• Represent Cwmpas externally, and act as a spokesperson in the media as and when required.

Person Specification:

• You will need to be a communications expert with leadership experience.
• Have worked within the 3rd sector previously and have a thorough understanding of the challenges within the sector.
• Politically astute and aware, being able to liaise with journalists, senior officials, and politicians.
• Strategic thinkers.
• Confident in own ability and able to make decisive decisions.
• Excellent communications skills, able to present confidently.
• Experienced in digital channels and able to grow the organisations presence, audience, and awareness of its impact.

This is a remote role but candidates must be within a sensible commuting distance to Cardiff for occasional company meetings

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families? We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our innovative new Service, supporting 11-17-year-olds across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

About the Role: You will be part of a dynamic team that takes a strength-based approach to help young people and their families overcome challenges and improve relationships. Working closely with families, you'll deliver flexible and responsive care packages that include respite, intervention, outreach, and family support to achieve positive outcomes.

The company has already established itself as a successful service in Cardiff, delivering intensive support and therapeutic interventions for the past three years. Due to its success and increased regional funding, the service is expanding to provide support across both Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide structured, evidence-based interventions to young people and their families, helping them build resilience, develop problem-solving skills, and achieve sustainable positive change.

Deliver a rapid response to children and families in crisis, helping them to address and overcome difficulties that place them at risk.

Work collaboratively with a skilled team to support young people at home and in our centres, offering flexible services that include evenings and weekends as needed.

Engage with adolescents who present with challenging behaviour, utilising your experience to guide and support them toward positive development.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work collaboratively with carers and as part of a wider professional team.
• Flexibility in your work schedule, including availability for some evenings and weekends.
• A valid driving license and full use of a car.
• We will need to request an Enhanced DBS for you.

If you're passionate about helping young people stay connected with their families and thrive in their home environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing service making a real impact in the community.

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Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Telescopic Fork Lift Driver for a large housing project in Newport.

The successful candidate will be required to supply trades throughout the day and help around the site when needed.

Applicants must have the following:

* Valid CPCS card for Telescopic (essential).
* Previous experience.
* Full PPE.
* 2 construction based references.

Desired skills:

* Proven background on a busy housing construction site.
* Capable of supplying materials to various trades throughout the site.
* To be able to assist Site Managers as and when required.


Apply online or call Jack on 07584 523035.

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager to uphold our values and contribute to the creation of healthy, safe environments for gymnasts across Wales.

This role will support the Executive Director of Safeguarding in managing safeguarding cases and driving continual improvements in safeguarding practices across clubs and leisure centers. This role is crucial to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all involved in Welsh Gymnastics, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact to the lives of gymnasts across Wales. If you are passionate about safeguarding and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Details

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, with 26 days of annual leave and other benefits.

Location: Cardiff with hybrid and flexible working.

Contract: Permanent and Full-time

Responsibilities

* Log, investigate, and support the management of safeguarding concerns: Handling allegations, concerns, and complaints efficiently and effectively
* Risk assessment: Support the assessment and manage risks and vulnerabilities to ensure gymnasts' safety
* Conduct investigations: Investigation of low-level safeguarding cases, to include interviews, gathering evidence and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
* Reporting high risk cases to statutory services.
* Monitor outcomes: Oversee the implementation of actions and disciplinary sanctions, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
* Work with a team of experienced Gymnastics Development Officers to support clubs, leisure centres and other environments where gymnastics takes place. This will include some travel across Wales.
* Supporting and advising clubs and leisure centres to ensure environments are healthy, happy spaces that promote gymnasts' wellbeing.
* Deliver training sessions for clubs, leisure centres and parents.
* Serve as a key point of contact, offering advice and support on safeguarding matters.
* Managing and supporting club Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers.
* Deputising for the Executive Director of Safeguarding.
* Uphold policies: Ensure compliance with Welsh Gymnastics' policies.

Requirements

* Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience in social work or child protection is essential.
* Proven track record in safeguarding is essential.
* Experience of case management, lead or support role in safeguarding investigations and/or safety planning and risk assessing.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations and interviews.
* Full UK diving license with access to a vehicle.
* Full enhanced DBS (to be contacted by Welsh Gymnastics. Any job offer will be conditional on the outcome of the DBS check and references).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include record keeping of meetings.
* Ability to provide safeguarding advice and guidance to our stakeholders, including gymnastics clubs and coaches.
* Meticulous record-keeping abilities.
* Competent in using Microsoft Office software
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders such as coaches and parents.
* Keenness to develop and improve skills.

Please note this is only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements, for the full description please visit Welsh Gymnastics Website.

To Apply

Applicants are required to submit their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) to explain how their skills and experience align to the person specification of the role.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September 2024, with interviews taking place from Monday 23rd September.

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Hostel Cleaning Operative
Cardiff
37 hours per week
Immediate start
07:00 - 15.30
£12.00 per hour

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for Hostel Cleaning Operatives working in Cardiff.

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide a high-quality cleaning service and taking full responsibility for specific tasks in communal areas and residential flats within Hostels.

To follow all cleaning procedures.

To support their policies and procedures regarding Health and Safety and safe working practices.

To risk assess areas work and tasks to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for employees and public at large.

Identify repairs and report the condition of the flats and the communal areas within the hostel/s.

Liaise daily with Building Staff and Hostel Supervisor, reporting on operational problems arising, including ASB or other tenancy issues.

To provide clear written information to support work undertaken to aid the management team when providing answers to corporate complaints and for use during performance reviews.

To ensure customer satisfaction, by working to improve customer service, and provide the highest quality of work in line with service level agreements.

To communicate with customers and other service areas by telephone or in person as required.

To undergo training and coaching and achieve BICSc training standards.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a manner appropriate to individual needs, by telephone or in person.

Demonstrates the ability to apply a methodical approach.

Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team, showing a willingness to assist others and a commitment to meeting the objectives of the team.

Demonstrates the ability to work unsupervised.

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for Hostel Support Relief Workers based throughout Cardiff. We are looking for reliable driven individuals with a can-do attitude. We do not require direct experience for this role, but transferable skills will be necessary.

Pay rate: £12.38 - £18.57 per hour

Job Purpose

To assist in the management of the Council's accommodation and 24-hour advice service and in the general operation and development of the service area. Hostel Support Relief Worker.

Casual Car User, full and valid driving licence and use of own car would be an advantage.

Job Duties

* To assist with the provision of hostel accommodation as reasonably required.

* To carry out the duties required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the hostel service and the welfare of residents; this will include ensuring the practical day to day running of accommodation is effectively carried out and providing necessary support to residents

* To provide appropriate advice and assistance to vulnerable people in crisis, as part of the advice, support and health care access service

* To encourage and facilitate the provision of additional support and access to health care services as required

* To assist with the operation of budget management procedures.

*To assist in the development of services for residents.

*To provide cover for posts carrying out similar core duties at other hostel services workplaces as reasonably required.

*To communicate with customers and other interested parties in writing, by telephone, and in office interviews as required.

*To seek to ensure customer satisfaction, by working to improve customer service, and resolve customer complaints.

*To practically assist in the co-ordination and operation of any Quality systems adopted by the service area.

* To carry out any general office duties as reasonably required including maintaining all necessary records and to providing monitoring information as required

* To actively support the development of current and emerging technology

* To participate in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy

* To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate

Hours of work will differ, as and when required. Our client is looking for someone to be as flexible as possible, as their service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Within this role there will be full training, development and progression for the right people.

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Acorn by Synergie is currently looking for a Mandarin speaking Warehouse Manager on behalf of our e-commerce and logistics client in Leicester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Daily management of the warehouse, workforce and oversight of all operations.
- Management of the warehouse system, ensuring all assets and equipment are maintained and functioning effectively.
- Work in partnership with the supply chain, procurement, sales, and logistics departments to ensure an efficient operation.
- Report performance to HQ on a regular basis.
- Oversee regular inventory counts, maintaining accurate data.
- Full oversight of security measures, ensuring robust protocols are in place.
- Continually review and update policies and procedures relating to H&S, HR, Security, Asset Management, Procurement, Compliance and Performance.

What we're looking for:
- Fluent in Mandarin.
- Experience as a Warehouse Manager in a large facility.
- Experience of managing department heads, ideally with large headcounts (i.e. above 100 employees)
- Educated to degree level, ideally in a relevant subject, with additional qualifications in H&S and/or related fields.
- Strong understanding of logistics management and warehouse management systems (i.e. WMS)
- Excellent problem-solving initiative, with good understanding of inventory management and procurement processes.
- Strong financial management, budgeting and cost control understanding, from similar warehouse/logistics operations.
- Confident operator who is able to act professionally and efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Negotiable salary and package, depending on experience and qualifications.

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a temporary facilities crew member to cover staff absences due to sickness and holidays.

The temporary worker will assist the Estates Project Manager by managing day-to-day facilities services.

Responsibilities include supervising internal support staff and external contractors, performing general caretaking and handyperson duties, providing portering and maintenance support, and setting up conference rooms (including emergency out-of-hours coverage) as instructed by the line manager.

Additionally, the role involves supporting the Estates Department's business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the site remains a safe and efficient working environment for members, staff, and visitors.

The position is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with a pay rate of £15.63 per hour.

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