Total 1,908 job vacancies in Preston, PR2 9HT

Your new company
Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to quality and excellence in the FMCG sector. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production and engineering, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of all products and processes.
Your new role
As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of all machinery in the designated production area. You will lead and coordinate the activities of Lead Engineers and Multi-skilled Engineers, focusing on health and safety, contractor management, food safety, and quality. Your responsibilities will include planning and managing Preventative Planned Maintenance schedules, overseeing staffing levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll need to succeed

• Education: HND/HNC level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience: At least 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills:
  Strong PC skills and excellent communication abilities.
  Analytical and systematic approach.
  Ability to understand basic customer needs and create solutions.
  Patience and persistency in work.
  Ability to establish working relationships and integrate into a team.
  Clear communication of short and long-term objectives.
  Understanding of risks and success factors in your area of responsibility.
  Proactive identification of tasks and ownership of actions.
• Attributes: Positive, motivated, team player, detail-oriented, and flexible.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Supportive team culture and a chance to work with experienced professionals.
• Competitive salary £63,000 and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Trained to L3 Food Safety
• Trained to L3 HACCP
• Trained in IOSH Managing Safely

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Compensation: £30,371 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56615

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Mechanic at our Preston site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. With your skills and experience, you'll be undertaking the servicing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You'll also be carrying out equipment examination to meet production requirements.

Day to day, you'll be carrying out work to the required standard and specification as detailed in accordance with customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, process plans and other technical publications. You'll also ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose.

• Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical equipment in line skills and competency
• Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section / department Team Leader as soon as it is identified
• Creation of job cards and demanding material where the relevant ERP (SAP) training has been completed
• Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates / reports to current standards

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic:

• Previous experience within similar role is required
• Hydraulics experience
• Dealership / Local Garage experience
• A real team player with the ability to adapt and build rapport
• All personal protective equipment (PPE), special and personal tooling provided (including toolboxes) is also provided.

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and based onsite at Preston.

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:

• NVQ Level three Service and Repair

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

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Recognition by 'Ovation' linked to our principles
• Employee referral programme benefits
• Reservists in the armed forces receive ten 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

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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: 11/12/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to quality and excellence in the FMCG sector. Your new team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in production and engineering, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of all products and processes.

Your new role
As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of all machinery in the designated production area. You will lead and coordinate the activities of Lead Engineers and Multi-skilled Engineers, focusing on health and safety, contractor management, food safety, and quality. Your responsibilities will include planning and managing Preventative Planned Maintenance schedules, overseeing staffing levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will work on a 4-5-5 shift pattern.

What you'll need to succeed

• Education: HND/HNC level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience: At least 5 years of engineering experience, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills:
  Strong PC skills and excellent communication abilities.
  Analytical and systematic approach.
  Ability to understand basic customer needs and create solutions.
  Patience and persistency in work.
  Ability to establish working relationships and integrate into a team.
  Clear communication of short and long-term objectives.
  Understanding of risks and success factors in your area of responsibility.
  Proactive identification of tasks and ownership of actions.
• Attributes: Positive, motivated, team player, detail-oriented, and flexible.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Supportive team culture and a chance to work with experienced professionals.
• Competitive salary £63,000 and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Trained to L3 Food Safety
• Trained to L3 HACCP
• Trained in IOSH Managing Safely

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Royal Oak (Dining Inns) in Houghton are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship over the duration of 20 months.

Duties:
• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes from fresh
• Involved in adding new items and dishes to the menu
• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Assisting other Chefs
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation
• Preparation and production of high standard special dishes
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Producing own sauces and soups

Requirements:
• Team orientated
• Ability to work independently towards a shared goal.
• Attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Grades:
There are no formal qualifications required.

Hours:
Between the hours of 9am - 10pm, minimum 30 hours & maximum 40 hours per week. 5 day over 7, split shift rota.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Little Town Farm Shop in Preston are recruiting for a Trainee Chef. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Catering and hospitality qualification which will take approximately 17 months to complete.

Duties:
• Working in a kitchen preparing and cooking fresh food; duties include;
• Prepping or baking
• Knife and board skills
• Making a range of desserts from the menu
• Allergen awareness
• Preparing food from the menu
• Prepare and cook fresh food, ready for selling in the farm shop
• Health and Safety
• Pizza making for 'Pizza night' the 2nd Friday of each month.
• General cleaning and housekeeping of the kitchen
• Plate up food
• May serve and clear tables

Requirements:
• You will be required to work one day on the weekend, this is on a rota basis
• Preferably someone with reliable transport with this farm shop being on the outskirts of Longridge
• Public transport is available but will need to check timings for shifts.
• Clean and hygienic
• Friendly and approachable
• Willingness to learn and passionate to be a chef
• Teamworking
• Flexible within their learning abilities

Grades:
No formal qualifications required.

Hours:
Rota Basis Earliest start time 7:30am - Latest finish 5:30pm / 30 mins lunch / 35 hours a week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Beeston Manor in Preston are recruiting for a Front of House Apprentice. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Catering and hospitality qualification which will take approximately 16 months to complete.

Duties:
• Waiting on in the 3 course meal wedding breakfast
• Serving on the bar
• Collecting glasses
• Polishing cutlery
• Some cleaning involved, such as hoovering, polishing windows, mopping floors.
• Folding napkins
• Experience in the wedding venue industry and hospitality is preferred, but not essential.

Requirements:
• Must be over the age of 18 due to serving on the bar.
• Must be able to work Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays. This will include a mixture of morning, day, afternoon and nights.
• Should you be able to only work some days and not all, we will still look at your application.
• You must have transport to and from work. The bus routes and railway are not close by to Beeston Manor.
• You must be able to work independently as well in a team.
• Ability to multi-task, remain focused and calm, and have excellent verbal communication skills.

Grades:
There are no educational qualification required.

Hours:
30hrs per week. 5 days out of 7 including weekends and Bank Holidays (Earliest start 7am, latest finish 11pm).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Beeston Manor in Preston are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Catering and Hospitality qualification which will take approximately 16 months to complete.

Duties:
• You will be preparing food, serving on the pass during events including multi-course meal wedding breakfast service. Event sizes range from 30 to 180 guests.
• You will be required to work along side our team preparing and serving fresh food to a high standard.
• Other duties will include preparing/cooking breakfast, restaurant service and preparing/cooking buffets.

Requirements:
• Must be able to work independently as well in a team.
• Ability to multi-task, remain focused and calm, and have excellent verbal communication skills.
• The must be able to work day time, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• You must have transport to and from work. The bus routes and railway are not close by to Beeston Manor.

Grades:
There are no educational qualifications required.

Hours:
30hrs per week. 5 days out of 7 including weekends and Bank Holidays (Earliest start 7am, latest finish 11pm).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Exciting opportunities has arisen for Learning Disability Nurses to join the Children’s Learning Disability Team in Central based in Leyland/Preston and West Lancashire team based in Skelmersdale.







The Learning Disability Community Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives.

We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities.

Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential.



Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT







Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Role overview

Housekeeping / Cleaning Operative



Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 Hours Per Week. 3.00pm – 11.00pm Monday to Friday

Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT

Hourly Rate: £11.48



Based at our state-of-the-art distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for
over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 500 SPAR stores.



We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion,
enterprise, and family every single day.



About the Role

As a member of the James Hall Housekeeping staff, you will be expected to provide a high-quality cleaning service across all areas
of the organisation. You will be required to perform various scheduled duties in the offices, toilets, meeting rooms, canteen and
associated areas in order to maintain acceptable levels of cleanliness and hygiene.



Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

* To perform sanitisation duties according to the schedules in each area of the depot
* To ensure any health and safety hazards encountered are dealt with appropriately and/or referred to management.
* Sweeping floors
* Mopping floors
* Vacuuming carpeted areas
* Emptying bins
* Damp-dust surfaces
* Refill consumables (e.g. soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc)
* Any other reasonable duties as required.



A Few Things About You

* Adopts a positive ‘can do’ attitude to challenging situations
* Will be aware of H&S for themselves and others.
* Will take pride in a job well done, achieving high standards of cleanliness & hygiene
* Will be willing to undertake any training relevant to the role
* Will have the ability to work without supervision, yet as part of a team
* Is enthusiastic, passionate and energetic whilst consistently striving to exceed expectations
* Demonstrates good time management
* Be flexible to meet the needs of the business



Why chose James Hall & Co?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 150 years!

To make this vision possible we need the best people to join us on our journey. We are a family company, and we believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.



Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.



Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12 month anniversary.



Company Doctor - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.



Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.



Subsidised Canteen – We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a
wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee



Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.



Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.



We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, enhanced pension scheme and our famous
Christmas Hamper!







#JHCHP

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based in Preston. The role will include but not be limited to general admin duties, answering telephone, attending public counter, dealing with fees, and balancing at end of day. Drafting judge's orders. Lodging documents on court file. Dealing with correspondence, court clerking, dealing with court video conferencing and marshalling/listing cases on court diary, communicating with the Judiciary and other court staff and handling face to face, telephone and email enquiries from court users. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:

• Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Location accessible by car, train or bus

Application Process:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Important:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Team Leader - Underwriting Support

Based in Fulwood, Preston

£29,000 per year

Monday-Friday and fully onsite

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for a customer focused, and results driven Team Leader to join our invaluable underwriting team within more2life.

This role involves managing the underwriting team who are responsible for underwriting property valuations and new applications to offer stage. As part of this role, you will be expected to ensure that all processes, policies and criteria are adhered to and that all 3rd parties receive an exceptional level of customer service at all times.

Production of MI reporting and on-going mentoring/development of the team also form part of this role. We are looking for someone to join and embrace our dynamic working environment and lead by example.

Team Leader Main duties:

• To lead a team of underwriters and underwriting support colleagues.

• Ensure that service levels are achieved on a consistent basis.

• Ensure that clearly defined processes and controls are documented and followed for all of the teams' activities.

• Continuous process improvement, searching for ways to increase the efficiency and quality of all processes and procedures.

• Support the personal performance and career development of all staff.

• Meet and exceed all team targets whilst supporting the wider targets for the business.

• To liaise with solicitors, valuers, brokers and customers to secure documentation required to make responsible lending decisions.

• To keep fully up to date and conversant with lending criteria, products and special schemes.

• To develop and maintain business relationships with key partners.

• To underwrite new business in line with more2life policies.

Skills and experience we look for in a Team Leader:

• Experience of managing or leading a team within a call centre or office environment

• Committed to quality; highly compliant.

• Attention to detail.

• Proactive and confident.

• Highly motivated, accurate, methodical and able to prioritise effectively.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility and urgency to deliver results.

• Flexible, approachable and have a positive attitude.

• We seek experience of working in a fast-paced working environment where accuracy is essential. Previous experience of mortgage processing or a similar environment is highly advantageous.

We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive. To do that, we're mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual well being day

1 charity day per year

Tier 1 pension (5% employee and 8% employer)

Simply Health

Life Assurance

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role