Total 42 job vacancies by Acorn Recruitment

Administrator

Vale of Glamorgan

Full time: 37 hours per week

£12.18 per hour

Acorn by Synergie is looking for an Administrator based in the Vale of Glamorgan. With the possibility of Hybrid working.

Experience / Skills

• Experience in an Administration role and be able to deliver exceptional client service.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional client care
• Good organisational and IT skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and administrative skills.
• Minute taking.
• Inputting data.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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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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Acorn by Synergie is currently looking for HGV Driver within the Newport area to join one of their valued clients. This employer offers a great team and working environments, and competitive rates of pay for the successful candidate.

Your main responsibility in this role will be to drive and maintain any allocated vehicle to facilitate the collections of waste within Newport and surrounding areas.

37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Full Clean Driving Licence required

£12.39 per hour

Immediate starts are available - apply now!

For more information on this job role, please contact us on 01633 760123.

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Permanent

Salary up to £90,000 per annum

40 hours per week

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimise the supply chain processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance and food safety regulations are being met throughout the supply chain.
• Analysing performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement the required actions.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations and alignment of goals.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Lead, train and develop the operations team, to maximise performance.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits:

• Life insurance cover
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• A pension scheme

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Depot Service Manager to join a leading global food service wholesaler and play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service standards across the depot.

Role overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of depot operations, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality food service solutions. The role will involve optimising logistics processes, and maintaining compliance with safety standards, while promoting a culture of excellence and prioritising customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining and implementing all health and safety policies and procedures within the depot.
• Ensuring that all food safety regulations and processes are adhered to within the depot.
• Implementing regular audits to guarantee compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure that all products received meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align depot operations with overall business objectives.
• Provide training and development for staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Lead depot staff to achieve high levels of customer service.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• HACCP qualification Internal auditing qualification
• Qualification IEMA Environmental Awareness Certificate
• CIEH - Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• A pension- contribute 4% and we'll match you (after year 1, we'll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Healthcare cash plan
• Personal accident scheme
• Employee discount

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry. If you meet the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, please apply today!

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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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Position: Office Administrator

Location: Risca

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Acorn by Synergie is looking to recruit Administrators for a Public Sector client based in Risca, Newport. These roles are immediate starts for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who has a strong administration background and who is available to start as soon as possible.

Job Profile

Working in a busy and at times demanding environment, you will support the administration team in the provision of an efficient service to staff, students and external customers. The role is varied, it includes communicating effectively with people external to the company. This involves greeting people who visit or call on the phone and dealing with their enquiries effectively and sensitively. This role may involve creating documents, producing and distributing mail-merge documents, using corporate formats as required.

Essential skills

• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a team.
• Motivated, proactive and adaptable.
• Remain calm under pressure and meet scheduled work deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise multiple workloads.

This role requires a current DBS.

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a Public Sector client for a Strategy, Planning and Performance Support Officer to work on a temporary basis.

Hours 37.5 per week

Payrate £11.44 - £13.57 per hour

Hybrid working

Job Summary / Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive business and confidential administrative and corporate support to the Strategy, Planning and Performance team. This is a key role to ensure efficient and effective support which includes preparing monthly/quarterly reports, overseeing business developments, providing high level support to projects, and undertaking specific administrative tasks.

Duties / Responsibilities include:

Arrange and support meetings on behalf of the Team including the taking and transcribing of notes, minutes and action points as required and follow up on actions with individuals across the Service and with other key stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Organise virtual arrangements or venues for Strategy, Planning & Performance led meetings, project teams and workshops etc. with requirement to support these sessions across Wales. Facilitate the delivery of any meetings/projects/workshops as required, responding to changes as necessary.

Manage the electronic diaries of key staff, by scheduling appointments/meetings as required, and bring forward relevant files as required. Prioritise workload and resolve conflicting diary requirements.

Responsible for the care and safe use of office equipment and security of office premises, reporting faults/failures to responsible person.

Monitor progress of defined aspects of specific projects, identifying problems or opportunities

Receive, validate and process invoices as required.

Essential:

Good working knowledge and experience in the management of business, secretarial and office procedures.

Experience and knowledge in the use of MS Office Suite.

Experience in the management and maintenance of information systems.

Experience of project support work.

Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now!

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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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Position: Administrator

Location: Risca

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Acorn by Synergie is looking to recruit Administrators for a Public Sector client based in Risca, Newport. These roles are immediate starts for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who has a strong administration background and who is available to start as soon as possible.

Job Profile

Working in a busy and at times demanding environment, you will support the administration team in the provision of an efficient service to staff, students and external customers. The role is varied, it includes communicating effectively with people external to the company. This involves greeting people who visit or call on the phone and dealing with their enquiries effectively and sensitively. This role may involve creating documents, producing and distributing mail-merge documents, using corporate formats as required.

Essential skills

• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a team.
• Motivated, proactive and adaptable.
• Remain calm under pressure and meet scheduled work deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise multiple workloads.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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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

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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