An opportunity has arisen for a Pest Control Technician to join a well-established company providing pest control services. This role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000.

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be providing pest control solutions for various client, ensuring high service standards.

You will be covering Milton Keynes, Oxford, Worcestershire regions

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Pest Control Technician, Foot Technician or in a similar role.

- BPCA Level 2 certification or equivalent in pest control.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- An Advanced DBS check will be required for this role.

- Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer:

- Competitive salary

- Company car

- Uniform and full expenses package.

- Full training and support through the BPCA CPD scheme.

- Health coverage and team development programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Pest Control Technician to advance their career in a supportive and growing organization.

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About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Officer to join our team to ensure Activate Learning achieves and maintains a high standard of general compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring that Activate Learning excels in high standards of compliance, reporting, and adherence to policies and procedures, including data protection responsibilities across the group.As part of the central Administration and Compliance Team, you will support a variety of functions, including process reviews, complaints management, and training delivery. Your responsibilities will also involve creating and updating Standard Operational Procedure Guides, conducting regular audits, and providing responsive advice on data protection. Additionally, you will support the development and improvement of policies and procedures, liaise with stakeholders, and maintain compliance with statutory requirements.This is a permanent, full-time role working across our Oxford and Banbury campuses on a hybrid basis, with around two days per week spent in the office.What do you need to be successful as a Compliance Officer at Activate Learning?To be successful in this role, you will possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels. Organisational skills, resilience, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude are essential.Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance auditing, delivering training, and managing policy procedures. Experience in an educational setting would be highly desirable.Who we are:Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submissionApplications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Your new company

My client's energy solutions tackle energy dilemmas head-on, facilitating the UK's shift to a low-carbon economy. Each of their projects provides essential power and services to the National Grid, as well as to industrial and commercial clients. Their expertise, technology, and adaptability are crucial for the UK to meet its ambitious net-zero targets.
Supported by a global investor in energy and infrastructure, they are the UK's largest owner and operator of flexible power plants, with 900MW currently operational and over 1GW in the early stages of development. To put this into perspective, they can already supply power for an hour to approximately 1.8 million homes, with an additional 2 million homes in the pipeline.

Your new role

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance is adhered to across the Company's portfolio of sites (including flexible power generation, BESS, wind and solar) sites
• Accountable for the management of statutory environmental permit requirements, such as but not limited to, emissions monitoring and reporting
• Responsible for the maintenance of UK-ETS permits and procedures, including annual verifications
• Ensuring all new sites in development or construction obtain statutory environmental permits in line with key project timescales
• Providing key input intothe portfolio carbon reporting procedures (ESOS, ISO 50001 etc.)
• Managing variations to existing environmental permits that may be required
• Maintaining and establishing long-term relationships with environmental regulators and third-party consultants
• Act as internal expert on environmental legislation and regulation and improve environmental awareness throughout the business
• Representing the business at workshops, industry forums and working groups as required
• Carrying out internal environmental auditing and host audits of our sites by the Regulators
• Responsibility for assessing new and changing environmental legislation and providing responses to key government consultations
• Be a key consultee at relevant design process meetings, attending and providing input at all stages of the design process and lifecycle of projects.
• Working closely with key internal stakeholders on all environmental matters
• Travel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessary
• Managing one direct report who will assist with the above responsibilities

What you need to succeed

• Degree in a relevant field
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (i.e. IEMA, IES, IAQM etc.)
• Proven experience in environmental management and compliance practices
• Demonstrable experience in managing environmental permitting processes, preferably with MCP's and specified generators
• Demonstrable experience in analysing complex analytical environmental datasets
• Greenhouse gas calculation and reporting experience would be desirable
• Competent knowledge of the environmental permitting regulations (installation, Medium Combustion Plants (MCPD), Specified Generators and Flood Risk Activities)
• Competent with new and evolving environmental legislation and policy
• Good general knowledge of low carbon technologies and renewable energy technologies
• Managing multiple projects under tight time deadlines
• Self-motivated, with diligence, integrity, and ambition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of understanding technical concepts and explain effectively to key stakeholders

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary dependent on experience - Up to £70,000 for the perfect candidate
• Discretionary performance-based bonus - 20% annually
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• SimplyHealth health cashback plan
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Childcare, Grocery, and Electric Vehicle leasing
• Access to free financial advisors
• Retail discounts
• 24/7 Private GP access
• Flexible working - home based if you wish
• Training and Development
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme
• Discounts on Lightwave RF smart home products
• Dog-friendly office

What you need to do now
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Quality Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a leading Tier 1 contractor based in Oxfordshire. This opportunity comes with a fantastic opportunity to work om one of the biggest civil engineering projects in the UK and be a part of their Major Projects team.

About the role of Quality Manager

The role of the Quality Manager will be to provide support to both the site team and senior management team of the project, whilst maintaining the business standards across sites. This opportunity will be to work on one of the biggest and most complex infrastructure projects in the UK.

Responsibilities for Quality Manager

• Conduct external audits and quality audits with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Deliver Quality assurance training across sites.
• Collaborating closely with the client achieving their quality standards.

Requirements for Quality Manager

• Strong understanding of ISO standards and regulation changes
• An understanding of integrated Management systems
• Previous experience conducting site investigations.

This opportunity to be a part of one of the UK's leading tier 1 Civils contractor and be exposed to some of the UK's most technical civils and infrastructure projects including highways, rail, & aviation schemes up to £800M

What we offer for a Quality Manager

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000.
• Company car/ car allowance
• Seven percent pension scheme
• Private health care
• And more

If you want to hear more about this Quality Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.

Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Officer to join our team to ensure Activate Learning achieves and maintains a high standard of general compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring that Activate Learning excels in high standards of compliance, reporting, and adherence to policies and procedures, including data protection responsibilities across the group.
As part of the central Administration and Compliance Team, you will support a variety of functions, including process reviews, complaints management, and training delivery. Your responsibilities will also involve creating and updating Standard Operational Procedure Guides, conducting regular audits, and providing responsive advice on data protection. Additionally, you will support the development and improvement of policies and procedures, liaise with stakeholders, and maintain compliance with statutory requirements.
This is a permanent, full-time role and travel will be required to all our campus locations across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, so the base campus can be discussed at interview.
What do you need to be successful as a Compliance Officer at Activate Learning?
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels. Organisational skills, resilience, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude are essential.
Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance auditing, delivering training, and managing policy procedures. Experience in an educational setting would be highly desirable.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:

Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee resource groups
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join a leading Tier 1 contractor as Major Project Quality Assurance Manager to join one of the biggest construction schemes in the UK.

Using your previous experience within a similar role, you will be responsible for:

• The management of project systems.
• Ensured standards are compliant with ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and 44001.
• Conduct external's audits within the business.
• Lead and support a team of Quality Auditors and supporting their career progression and development.
• Attend Client meetings, representing the business and their standards.
• Produce reports containing quality metrics.

The ideal candidate will preferably come from a Tier 1 background, with experience working on schemes circa £100M. A strong understanding of integrated management systems and ISO standards. The nature of this role will require an ambitious, driven and problem solving approach as you will reporting in directly to the project director.

My client is prepared to offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package to reflect the scope of work, project, responsibility and level of this role. For more information, please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece on 07749578588 or email cspiers@fr-group.co.uk.

Quality Engineer

Seeking contracting work in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry? Looking to be a part of a well-established company and brand? We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our prestigious clients on a long term contact basis.

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in work with OEM's and demonstrate experience working with multi-disciplinary team and suppliers and bring manufacturing process knowledge and exceptional leadership skills to efficiently manage supplier to achieve product process maturity, capability and ongoing efficiency improvements.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, are flexible in your approach to work and are used to problem solving under pressure.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group Project Milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring in series the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the companies process partners.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

This position will offer the candidate £21.88 per hour.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprentice and/or Degree (or equivalent) in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• Experience in Original Equipment Manufacturing / OEM's/
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• A strong knowledge of Manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and maturation processes.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

If you feel you are a fit for the role, please apply with your full CV, if you have any questions please contact Vibe Recruit on 01869321322.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company

My client is an excellency focussed, employee-owned SME with a flat hierarchy that drives success. They have two main departments: environmental consultancy and software development [water]. They have a distinctive opportunity for an ambitious and collaborative individual to develop and progress their career as a Principal Water Quality Modeller.

Your new role

This role would be ideal for an experienced candidate that enjoys conducting water quality assessments and is now looking to step their career up a level to lead on water quality modelling in a small and successful employee-owned business.

Working closely with their software development team, you will play a key role in the development of a new water quality modelling tool, expanding their best practice for a new hydrological modelling online software. They believe that it is the exchange and challenging of ideas between colleagues that drives us to continually improve our products, so a collaborative mindset is key.

You will be working with scientists at UKCEH, the EA and prestigious universities in the UK. The project is focused on understanding the link between the sources of chemical pollutants and their pathways, fate, and ecological impacts in freshwater ecosystems. Their tool is used as a best practice tool for the estimation of flows in ungauged catchments by the EA, NRW, SEPA, NIEA, EPA and UK water companies. The estimation of climate change adjusted flows will be implemented this year through an EA, NRW and SEPA joint funded project. This new tool will be based on a water quality modelling extension to the predecessor that has been used extensively by UKCEH over the past 20 years to model the fate of various chemicals such as pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles across the UK, including an assessment of SARS-CoV-2 loads across UK river catchments.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Good first degree (upper second or higher) in a numerate discipline and ideally be chartered with CIWEM or IEMA.
• Track record of delivering high quality models using various systems.
• Understanding of the inner workings of modelling software.
• Ability to manage a large workload effectively.
• Able to understand strategic business needs.
• Experience representing a company as a technical specialist.
• Be fully conversant with the regulatory framework that underpins your work.

What you\'ll get in return

Successful performance in this role would lead to enhanced discretionary bonus and promotion to Technical Director within 3 years, or less for those with more extensive experience.

• £40,000 - £50,000 p/annum
• Remote working arrangements available.
• 5% matched pension contributions
• Generous 40.5 day leave entitlement and tax-free bonus entitlement, staff may trade in up to 10 days annual leave for increased salary or purchase up to 10 days of additional annual leave.
• Flexible working options - hours and locations.
• Staff are encouraged to take an annual 'Environment Day' to support environmental or educational volunteering projects.
• As an employee-owned trust, they provide tax-free bonuses to all staff and operate a separate performance-related bonus scheme. Distribution of bonus is dependent on achieving a minimum profit level.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Medicash health plan offering a wide variety of benefits including cashback on your everyday healthcare treatments, checks and therapies, access to a virtual GP and face to face counselling.
• They have a formal appraisal system matched by personal development plans and each member of staff has access to 5 days every year for targeted training and professional development.
• They provide financial support for our staff in gaining professional membership of the appropriate body.
• The office is a Grade II listed building located in a leafy and tranquil business park with an on-site restaurant, decent coffee, and excellent transport links to nearby cities. On-site sports facilities include table-tennis, tennis, and canoeing, while the nearby Chilterns are criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails.
• Through their affiliation with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology there is the direct opportunity to interact with leading scientists within their fields and to contribute to the further development of models and methods deployed within our software products.
• A good IT infrastructure is essential to their operations as project teams commonly operate out of several offices. They have shared computing infrastructure across all offices and access to high speed GIS and modelling. They reserve a computing budget for each staff member to ensure that all staff have access to the latest modelling and software tools required for their work.

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 me now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

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