Total 162 job vacancies by ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Fire Safety Manager needed in Manchester

The rate is £21.92ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 0009 70B2 / 1

The successful candidate will undertake all fire safety management duties, manage the FRA remedial works programme, act as the lead for property fires and liaise with GMFRS for and to work with the Building Safety Manager in the managing MCC's 12,500 stock, including high rise accommodation.

They will ensure the effective delivery of all fire safety works are completed to a high level of customer satisfaction, to a standard of legal compliance. Providing assurance to the Head of Design & Delivery, Executive Management team and the relevant Corporate Board and the Housing Advisory Board on all fire safety compliance matters.

Support and advise on procurement of contractors for fire safety works, drafting work specifications and quality standards where needed. Participate on tender of valuation and contractor selection as required. Providing on going advice on the competency of contractors to undertake works and ensuring robust contract management of the selected contractors by monitoring quality of work to determine compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

News and Comms officer needed in Liverpool £19.44ph ref 361762

Job Purpose:

To provide a professional operational news service for the client, on a 24-hour basis, with the aim of increasing public confidence, helping communities understand the work of the client and helping them deliver its strategy and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrable experience of working in a busy press office environment for a large organisation.

Proven experience of planning and delivering news activity to protect and enhance an organisation’s image.

Experience of sourcing, researching and distributing quality news content using press releases, images and video to effectively tell stories.

Experience of and an understanding of working to media and publishing laws.

Good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills in order to effectively represent the force to the media and other stakeholders.

Ability to work under pressure and possess qualities of tact, diplomacy and resilience as the working environment is challenging with work often having to be delivered to tight deadlines.

Must be able to work effectively in an environment where confidentiality is paramount and discretion essential. Full time hours on a temporary basis.

Police Staff Investigator Firearms needed in Liverpool £16.17ph PAYE - Reference: 361358

To be accountable for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control delivery and closure of multiple construction projects relating to the Estate Strategy.

• The post holder must be able to write and produce comprehensive letters and reports to a high standard.
• Ability to plan and organise, manage priorities, balancing their workload and work to deadlines monitoring delivery to ensure required standard is met.
• The post holder must be willing and able to undertake relevant courses to enable them to conduct criminal investigations together with the ability to interview witnesses and victims and interview suspects. They must have or be able to work towards gaining a sound and accurate working knowledge of legislation and procedures relevant to the documenting, handling and storage of exhibits, the responsibilities and procedures in respect of disclosure.
• Ability to work in a small team with minimum supervision.
• Liaising with CPS, legal representatives and other agencies involved in crime Investigations

This is a Full time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Joiner needed in Heywood, Paying £16.93ph - Reference: 0009 6FBE / 1

Managed Property Services (MPS) are recruiting for a Joiner to be part of a reactive and planned maintenance team providing a high quality building maintenance service to the customers of the client.

The candidate will be required to carry out various joinery installations and repairs, within set timescales, to a manner that demonstrates a high regard for customer care, and a high standard of workmanship, efficiency and compliance with customer / contract requirements.

This post requires the candidate to have gained relevant vocational qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds) in this area of expertise, and be able to demonstrate a vast work experience across the trade.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

HR Assistant needed in Bury paying £14.91 per hr ref 0009 5E8F /1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

We are seeking an individual to join our fast-paced HR/Payroll team to assist with increased workload and staff absences. This role involves processing HR and payroll transactions, including creating positions, managing TUPE transfers, producing contract variations, and ensuring accurate pay.

Candidates should be able to follow established processes, use their initiative, and adapt quickly to changes. Previous experience in a similar environment is ideal.

This position offers hybrid working, with office presence during the week for those who prefer it. Training will be provided in the office

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Senior Web Officer needed in Preston Paying £20.02 per hr Ref 1408175

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• The post holder will apply judgment and analysis to identify solutions for various web projects, collaborating with colleagues and acting as the web representative on matrix groups. They will work with multiple services to provide expertise and support effective communications through web channels, proactively questioning decisions and identifying potential issues. Responsibilities include:
  • Project Management: Plan, deliver, and evaluate digital communication projects to meet service requirements.
  • Reputation Management: Generate digital solutions to enhance the organization’s reputation.
  • Technical Support: Provide specialised technical and analytical support for complex digital solutions.
  • Content Development: Manage web communication channels and develop digital content.
  • Performance Monitoring: Collaborate with communications managers to ensure measurable outcomes and project objectives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Suggest enhancements to communication methods and represent the service in key meetings.
  • User Engagement: Engage with internal and external users to achieve communication goals and manage online reputation.
  • Cost Efficiency: Identify cost-saving opportunities and advise on digital solutions for operational challenges.
  • Training and Mentoring: Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.

  Skills and Experience Required:

  • Relevant vocational or professional qualification with broad experience.
  • Knowledge of web communication processes, usability, and user experience.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and writing skills.
  • Ability to influence others and build effective relationships.
  • Experience with content management systems and technical problem-solving.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Planning Officer needed in Knowsley Paying £35 per hr Ref 1408510

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• 1. Deputise for the Development Control Team Leader as needed.
  2. Manage a varied caseload of complex development applications and appeals, preparing clear and accurate reports.
  3. Ensure planning applications and appeals meet service targets and comply with relevant guidance and legislation.
  4. Prepare reports and recommendations for committees and present them as required.
  5. Present evidence at appeals/public inquiries when necessary.
  6. Stay updated on legislation and best practices, advising the team and ensuring ongoing professional development.
  7. Support Technical Assistants to meet service targets and provide training as needed.
  8. Respond to enquiries and complaints under the guidance of the Team Leader.
  9. Represent the service at meetings with other organizations, maintaining high customer care standards.
  10. Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.
  11. Assist with corporate initiatives, including work on the Local Plan.
  12. Demonstrate commitment to customer care, showing flexibility to achieve service priorities.
  13. Calculate fees and charges for planning applications as necessary.
  14. Validate planning applications as required.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Plumber needed in Stockton on tees, Paying £15.69ph - Reference:422430

39 hours per week 1 in 3 weekends with rest days provided.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Start subject to full vetting

Labourer needed in Wigan £15.54ph PAYE - Reference: 434931

working 1 weekend in 3, 07.45 to 16.45 Mon to Thursday 07.45 to 15.45 Fri, Sat, Sun also be part of the on call system.

• Assist trades in the completion of their works.
• Assist Supervisors in yards and stores.
• Comply with Company Health and Safety Policy provisions.
• Assist with the completion of contractual obligations in a non-technical capacity.
• To assist in safe keeping, managing and delivery of materials, stores and yards.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Business Analyst - Education management system software (Hybrid) needed in Preston, £25.25ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1407023

This is a hybrid role working Preston as and when needed.
Hours per week 29.6

You will ideally have experience with education management system software. The project role is a business analyst to support the implementation of a new education management system from Synergy.

The role holder translates senior client business issues into effective Business Improvement projects and programmes that make measured improvements to business performance, service performance and/or customer satisfaction. Using high-level insightful analysis, the Business Analyst designs and manages customer centric Business Improvement programmes that deliver customer satisfaction, cost reduction and business benefits. Acting as an ambassador of Business Improvement the BA influences operational people by adopting different working practices, by closely involving them in the development of Business Improvement activity; and enabling them to implement and sustain the changes.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• To lead and deliver all aspects of strategic improvement and change activity in a defined functional discipline or cross-business process.

• To lead key business improvement and change programmes linked directly to the business strategy.

• To lead and deliver all aspects of analysis that will lead to the identification of programmes and major change initiatives in defined functional disciplines.

• To support the Business Architect/business improvement discipline in building the appropriate business improvement skills infrastructure within Digital Services.

• To embed a 'business improvement' way of working at all levels of the organisation that delivers sustainable improvement including improved customer satisfaction, increased revenues and decreased costs.

• To demonstrate the value of using 'business improvement' techniques by helping people to understand what and how they will help them to achieve their goals.

• To challenge non-fact-based decisions, and create both innovative and disciplined ways of working.

• To communicate business improvements in a compelling, inspiring and interesting way using real case study examples.

• To lead external / internal benchmarking activities in support of improvement initiatives.

• To provide a common point for the migration of best practice/performance into wider activities to utilise best practice activity.

• To ensure a standard and consistent approach is maintained.

• To develop and maintain an excellent relationship with key internal/external customers and suppliers as appropriate for ongoing improvement initiatives/activities.

• To lead and manage a business improvement team including consultants.

• Produce service designs in support of new Digital Services proposals and ensure effective operational handover through ICT Service Transition.

• Be responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities comply with all statutory requirements and with policy and procedure.

• Undertake, wherever required, other responsibilities and duties including work related to 3rd party external business, on behalf of the service, where this is commensurate with the grade of the post.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Motor Vehicle Mechanic needed in Oldham Paying £13.30 per hr ref 0009 7659 /1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Workshop Manager for vehicle inspection and testing to meet required standards.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on various vehicles and equipment efficiently and cost-effectively.

  Key Tasks:

  1. Conduct tests per D.O.T. manual for:

     • Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles
     • Private motor vehicles and dual-purpose vehicles
     • All owned vehicles

  2. Complete necessary documentation for tests.

  3. Manage inspection and maintenance of test equipment and inventory accuracy.

  4. Perform random quality checks on completed work and address sub-standard issues.

  5. Ensure compliance with safe working practices and health regulations.

  6. Monitor vehicle examination standards by other examiners.

  7. Conduct planned service and safety inspections.

  8. Diagnose faults and recommend cost-effective repairs.

  9. Repair vehicles and equipment as directed.

  10. Perform auto electrical repairs.

  11. Order spare parts as needed.

  12. Maintain a clean work area.

  13. Respond to breakdowns and recover vehicles/equipment.

  14. Occasionally collect spare parts from suppliers.

  15. Complete time sheets and inspection reports in line with compliance standards.

  16. Steam clean vehicles before repairs and for testing preparation.

  17. Transport vehicles to specialist repairers and testing stations, addressing minor issues on-site.

  18. Repair tools and equipment in the workplace.

  19. Carry out welding and fabrication repairs.

  20. Diagnose vehicle defects to assist colleagues and categorize repairs.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Business Support Assistant needed in Seaforth and Thornton, £12.51ph PAYE - RQ1375966

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing business support for the team including: supporting the team with Liquid Logic database, typing, telephone duties, note taking in a variety of operational meetings, co-ordinating the gathering of information from other agencies to support the manager and any other admin duties within the team.

Work will be split over 2 family Centres, must be able to work at both locations as/when required, one based in Seaforth and other based in Thornton

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Business Support Officer needed in Middlewich Paying £11.44 per hr Ref 5257933

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-standard administrative support and exceptional customer service

• Organizing, prioritizing, and managing workload to meet customer demand

• Showing initiative and providing solutions to overcome obstacles

• Managing data entry tasks accurately and promptly, maintaining up-to-date records

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and web-based applications

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Comms officer needed in Sandbach £17.12ph ref 5257796

This is working full time hours on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans.

Create and deliver engaging content across multiple platforms.

Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communication activities.

Support and deliver communication activities for programmes or associated projects.

Build strong relationships within the council’s communications team, its customers and with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Communicate change, employee engagement, and organisational culture change effectively.

Manage external relations and media when delivering your communication plans and activities.

Key Skills and Experience:

Self-starter with a curious mindset and a commitment to personal development.

Team player who is dependable, enthusiastic, and innovative.

Proven track record of quality, creative, and effective communication work.

Excellent copywriting, creative, planning, and influencing skills.

Experience in delivering successful communications that support and drive understanding and adoption of change.

Ability to engage and influence a range of audiences through internal and external channels.

Experience in advising, influencing and challenging colleagues and service delivery partners at all levels on their communications objectives and requirements.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Subsidy Officer needed in North London Paying £23.91 per hr Ref 1404817

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and verifying documentation for the £180m subsidy claim

• Liaising with external auditors and coordinating access to systems and reports

• Organising audit-related testing

• Testing new software releases for compliance

• Working with the team to address and learn from errors

• Producing data and reports on benefit caseloads

• Acting as a subsidy and audit process expert

• Identifying and supporting service improvement projects

• Undertaking special tasks and assignments as needed

• Ideally knowledge of benefit legislation, software, and processes

• Proficiency in MS Excel and data reporting would be an advantage

• Adherence to data protection and claimant confidentiality

• Proactive in identifying and implementing service improvements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared