Total 2,846 Others job vacancies in Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DD

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Support Worker
Waking Nights
Hourly rate - £14.97 per hour
Hours - 27 hours

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Chard to support for males and one female throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line the risk assessment and support plan whist also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks.

The role may involve tasks such as:

- Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.

- Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary.

- You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records.

- Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.

- Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings / nights when they wish to

- Provide personal care when required.

Shift pattern: 10pm - 7am

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the forth year in row in 2024.

Benefits

We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.

Alongside our generous benefits package, we give you:

- Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed ''Centre of Excellence''

- Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000.

- Career development opportunities with access to our award winning Aspire programme

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advise

- Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support.

- Support to take part and complete any personal qualifications while at work providing it does not interfere with your duties.

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org

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Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
• 41 Bed Nursing home
• Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6
• CQC Score Good

About the role

• Chef
• 30 Hours Required Per Week (3 days per week)
• £13.50 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for highly skilled chefs to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
41 Bed Nursing home
Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6
CQC Score Good

About the role

• Site Maintenance Officer
• 40
• £11.45

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are recruiting for a caring professional and self-motivated individual with good practical maintenance experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing health and safety at this home, undertake remedial work and liaise with external contractors on work beyond the scope of general repair and maintenance.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job Title: Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Royal United Hospital, Main Entrance Bath Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.30 - 17.15 (30 minute lunch break)

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant in the Royal United Hospital branch.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients as well as healthcare professionals. You will assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate. You will be an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy serving the community and interacting with customers on a day to day basis.

Required

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ensuring accurate handling of medicines
• Able to demonstrate self-motivation & initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work to deadlines

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full-time Production Operative in a Poultry factory in Willand, EX15 2PJ

**Subsidised bus service available from Bridgwater **

Pay rates and typical working hours:

Wholebird:- am shift, 05:00 - 15:15 working 4 days per week Monday to Sunday on a 3 week rota basis, Or Pm shift 15:30 - 00:00 working Monday to Friday.

Portions:- 05:00 - 14:00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday & 05:00 - 13:30 on Tuesday.

• Basic rate: £11.69
• Overtime payrate: £14.61

What do we expect from you as a Production Operative:

Working within a chilled factory environment, you will be handling raw meat. Your key responsibilities will be to process and pack food products accurately whilst making sure all food safety and quality standards are met. Part of your role will involve placing raw product into packets to the specific weight required for that customer.

No Experience Required - full training will be given

We are looking for people who:-

• Can start immediately and are looking for long term work
• Can work the shift patterns above
• Can travel to the site (subsidised bus available from Bridgwater)

What benefits are available as a Production Operative:

• Canteen with hot affordable food
• Free parking
• Excellent hourly rates and overtime available
• Long-term on-going work with a regular shift pattern
• Weekly pay
• Permanent opportunities

Location: Willand, EX15 2PJ

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a full time Production Operatives!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Technical Author
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60463

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Technical Author at our Hinkley Point C site.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's vast network of rooms.

The role

As a Technical Author you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Being part of the MEH Alliance working on Hinkley Point C is a chance to be involved in a major project with national significance. You will play a crucial role in managing and organising technical documents, ensuring that all information is accurate and up to date within the construction organisation.

Day-to-day, you'll support various teams by maintaining high standards of technical documentation and ensuring efficient communication across stakeholders.

• Managing document trackers for Workpack documents such as Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and LAD (List of Applicable Documents).

• Providing updates to the document control team on submission forecasts.

• Conducting QA checks to ensure documents meet organisational standards.

• Collaborating with technical teams to gather and verify information.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in document management.

This role is full time role and is based at Hinkley Point C.

Essential experience of the Technical Author

• Familiarity with industry-specific terminology and standards.

• Proficiency in document management software and tools.

• Experience working on a construction site is desirable.

Qualifications for the Technical Author

• Diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in technical writing or documentation management are advantageous.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 02/12/2024

#CAVDESTNUC

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Client Account Manager
Location: Yeovil

Our client is a dynamic team of professionals focused on delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships. They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Client Account Manager to join their growing team.

Job Purpose
As a Client Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing an allocated portfolio of clients, with the goal of increasing sales, enhancing customer satisfaction and contributing to the overall growth of the business. You will work closely with the Sales Director to ensure smooth client interactions and support in achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Sales Director, including email management, diary scheduling and preparing communications.
• Organise meetings, travel arrangements and itineraries as needed.
• Handle client queries professionally via phone, email and in person, ensuring a customer-first approach.
• Assist with processing sales orders and coordinating with suppliers for quotes.
• Prepare and send quotes to clients, following up to ensure successful conversions.
• Maintain accurate records and update the client database within the CRM system.
• Provide product or service information to clients, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
• Track client orders and resolve any issues or queries in a timely manner.
• Support the Sales Director with various administrative tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills & Competencies:

• A friendly and approachable manner that builds strong client relationships.
• Effective query management and objection handling.
• Knowledge of the sales process and a customer-centric approach.

Attitudinal Requirements:

• A proactive mindset with a focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Resilience and determination to overcome challenges.
• Ambitious and driven to achieve both personal and company goals.
• Comfortable interacting with colleagues and clients at all levels.

Salary: 35k-40k (Depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free parking
• Pension
• Paid lunch

This is a permanent opportunity with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO Recruitment are a recruitment agency supporting local companies.

Your new company
A charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. They run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!

Your new role
Job Role: Criminal Justice Casework CoordinatorSalary: £24,500 per yearHours: 37.5 hours per week

Additional information:

• Participation in an on-call out-of-hours rota, £100 per week when on-call
• Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes

The Role:In this role, you will collaborate closely with statutory criminal justice agencies to provide supported housing solutions for individuals transitioning from prison. The service is dedicated to empowering clients, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and gain independence.As a Casework Coordinator, you will manage referrals, assess clients' needs, and offer tailored support to help them sustain housing and achieve positive life changes. You will also be responsible for fostering productive partnerships with key agencies such as the National Probation Service, the Police, and other criminal justice and support services to ensure comprehensive support.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs
• Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these
• Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes

What you'll get in return

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support/advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly reflective practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

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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Senior Transport Planner

Brigdwater

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner in our busy Bridgwater Depot. This position involves complete planning and scheduling for the Bridgwater operation and ensuring that the customer's requirements are met.

The position of Senior Transport Planner involves:

• Oversee the Management of planning, organising and supervising the activities and resources of the business.
• Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including the transition between the customers' peak and off-peak activity periods.
• Planning loads (inbound and outbound) delivery for the operation whilst monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers.
• Ensuring that vehicle activity is planned in the most efficient manner.
• Meeting daily revenue targets per shift per vehicle.
• Meeting on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.
• Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to existing contracts.
• Ensuring that all contracted work is covered in line with customer expectations.
• Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with customers.
• Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.
• The boundaries prescribed by HACCP must be observed, where relevant, at all times.
• Company Safe Systems of Work must be observed and followed at all times. This includes maintaining standards of personal hygiene, as detailed in SSOW and Company Rules Book, especially wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.

Essential Skills required for Senior Transport Planner:

• Previous experience of working within the logistics industry.
• Previous planning experience.
• Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours and WTD's.
• Leadership Skills.
• Track record of leading successful change.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• IT literate including MS Office. Strong analytic ability in review data and reports.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Senior Transport Planner is between £35,000pa - £40,000pa, Depending on Experience.
• Hours of work: 0#8:00pm to 17:00am. Monday to Friday.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.

• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Senior Transport Planner position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an individual who has:

• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and personal skills.

• Drive and commitment to ensure the school continues its recent impressive upward trajectory.

• Track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.

• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning.

• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind and all learners reach their potential.

• Good understanding of all aspects of the curriculum. • Experience and success within a leadership team.

• Ability and desire to lead and inspire in all academic, pastoral, and business matters.

• Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children and thorough knowledge and experience of the Designated Safeguarding Lead role.

What the school offers its staff

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.

• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.

What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles as many of our people prefer part time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer on our team, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about looking after their physical, psychological and social needs, and day to day you’ll help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. All to make sure we remain the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom.

About you

We provide full training so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, its just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

About us

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Carer/Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

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Excellent opportunity for a Cleaner / Warehouse Operative in West-Super-Mare.

Permanent Cleaning / warehouse work, Immediate start, Weekly pay, Pension.

Easy online application process, apply now to start tomorrow!

We are currently looking for an Industrial Cleaner / Warehouse Operative to join the team in Weston Super Mare. You will be working Monday to Friday starting at 08:15 and usually finished by 17:00.

A typical day involves cleaning medical equipment using specialised chemicals. You will also be required to complete some equipment maintenance and general warehouse duties.

Some heavy lifting can be involved, and you will also need a good understanding of health and safety.

This is a great opportunity for a permanent position working with an excellent company.

Hours and Pay
• Working Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 17:00 with a 45 minute break.
• £12.00 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.

Requirements
• Previous Cleaning or Warehouse experience is desirable however not essential as full training can be provided..
• Able to complete heavy lifting when required.
• Safety boots and high viz.
• An understanding of health and safety.

Perks of the job
• Permanent work.
• On site parking.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension.

How to apply:

Simply click apply now and a member of our team will give you a call.

HireGiant – The GIANTS within recruitment!

About Us

North Somerset Council provides high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Community Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. Based primarily at The Campus, a vibrant hub for Herons’ Moor Academy, Baytree School, Locking Castle Children’s Centre, and various leisure and library facilities, you will play a key role in keeping our spaces functional, safe, and welcoming. This hands-on role involves a variety of physical tasks and occasional manual handling, making it ideal for someone who enjoys an active workday.

You’ll work a 3 week rolling rota schedule that includes early shifts (6 am–12:30 pm), late shifts (2 pm–10 pm), and one weekend in three. As part of your duties, you’ll also support other North Somerset Council sites, such as Somerset Hall in Portishead, where you will perform tasks like setting up for events, cleaning beer lines, and conducting compliance checks.

Key Responsibilities:

In this varied role, your daily tasks will include:

Facilities and Maintenance Support: Respond to staff and user queries, address building issues, and handle room setup requests. Perform small DIY repairs such as fixing cupboard doors, putting up notice boards, or reactive Health & Safety works.
Waste and Environmental Compliance: Ensure safe waste disposal in line with North Somerset Council (NSC) guidelines and ISO14001 standards.
Routine Checks and Maintenance: Conduct plant room inspections, fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher audits, and other safety checks to ensure facilities remain compliant and secure.
Contractor Management: Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring adherence to safety policies and site protocols.
Building Security and Response: Open and close the building, respond to any immediate issues, and monitor activities throughout the day using a two-way radio.
Event and Site Support: Support additional sites as needed, including setup for events and cleaning or maintenance tasks.

If you’re a hands-on individual with a knack for solving problems and a flexible, proactive attitude, this role offers a dynamic work environment with a dedicated team and a range of responsibilities.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who thrives in a customer-focused environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Experience in building maintenance or repairs is beneficial but not required—we’ll support you as you learn on the job.

Essential Criteria:

Customer service experience: You should have worked in a similar environment (schools, community buildings, etc.).
Teamwork and adaptability: You’ll be working with colleagues, external contractors, and a range of community members, so flexibility and people skills are key.
Health and Safety: Basic knowledge is essential, especially regarding safe manual handling.
Driving License: A full UK driving licence is required as you will be required to use a fleet vehicle on occasions.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in building maintenance or general repairs.
Experience working in schools or community settings.
A minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent qualification

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits,
Flexible working arrangements,
Opportunities for professional development,
Staff groups,
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year,
Dedicated Wellbeing Team,
Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact John Cunningham, Facility Services Manager, at john.cunningham@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07824 085778.

Important Information

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

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Welder

Randstad are recruiting for experienced Welder to come and work at Hinckley Point C on a permanent basis.

This position is paying £28.12 per hour with a 10% shift allowance on top. You will be required to work 10 days on, 4 days off - 10 hour day shifts.

The overall package with accomodation allowance and travel allowance is £100,000+ per annum.

The role -

• Fabricate and assemble pipes using specialised tools and techniques.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Proven experience in the manufacture of pressure pipe work, as well as experience in the installation of pressure pipe work
* Hold a full apprenticeship in pipefitting or an equivalent qualification (NVQ 3, ACE Card).
* Possess a CCNSG Safety Passport and ideally IOSH Managing Safety certification.

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.