Total 5,443 job vacancies in Rochester, Kent, ME1 3ND

Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Planned/SHDF Works)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment


• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)


• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.


• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records


• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals


• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.


• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Canterbury

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Working within the public sector you will be required to support the Environmental Health Team in the role of Food Safety Inspector.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Carry out Food Hygiene inspections/surveys in the district alongside other statutory functions with the Food & Safety Team.
• Gather evidence, writing letters and taking enforcement action
• Ad-hoc duties to support the wider team

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Ideally registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board and hold a relative qualification.
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience and expertise in relation to Food Safety.
• Relevant experience of Food Safety and enforcement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey and receive information accurately with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to travel within the district

This is a long-term temporary role requiring an immediate start, offering 37.5 hours per week.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

This position is for a Part Qualified Accountant in the Finance Department of a large successful manufacturing business. The role involves assisting in managing the company's financial affairs during an interim period.

• Immediate start for 3-month temporary period
• 37.5 hours a week, office based.

Job Details:

• Prepare and present financial reports
• Preparation of management accounts
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Manipulating data in excel
• Support the FC in improving and simplifying processes

Person Spec:

• ACCA/AAT/CIMA part qualified
• Intermediate skills in Excel
• Sound knowledge of financial regulations and accounting practices.
• Manufacturing sector accounting experience would be preferred.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

We have an exciting opportunity for an immediate start for a Waste and Recycling Operative for a client in Aylesford on a temporary ongoing basis which could lead permanent for the right candidate.

The role is in the waste and recycling department, you can be working inside and outside. We are looking for someone with experience with a counterbalance forklift (internal certificates accepted). Part of the role will be loading waste collections using a FLT.

You will be collecting, sorting and disposing waste and recycling and sorting into relevant areas such as cardboard, plastic, wood. You could be sorting and baling waste cardboard and plastic film along with recovery of packaging waste/recycling products returned for recycling to maximise revenue from the waste streams. You will be maintaining the general cleanliness of the site.

This role is not heavy but physically demanding and can be dirty. We are looking for someone who is self-driven.

This role is Monday to Friday 8-4 and pays £13.08ph. Half hour unpaid lunch.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
Twitter: @nagforjobs​

Temporary Helpdesk Operator

Job Title Helpdesk Operator

4 months assignment with a possible extension

£16.00 per hour (paid weekly)

Facilities Managements purpose is to manage the day to day issues that arise around station assets. FM source, maintain and upgrade station assets as and when necessary. Forecasting asset life spans and working to obtain value for money and using up and coming technology to do so.

Brief Description

Provide an efficient and effective general administrative support service to internal and external customers. The administrative support you bring will make all areas of work progress smoothly from receiving and recording faults from various contact sources, to processing, progressing and issuing permits.

About the role (Internal)

As a Helpdesk Operator, you will act as the first point of contact for all fault related issues ensuring strong and accurate customer focused skills are utilised at all times. You will own through to resolution all incidents and queries that come through to you, making sure the customer is fully updated at each step of the process. Working smartly, you will utilise all departments available to you in order to mitigate any potential or future business impact on the customer.
Key Accountabilities
1. Provide effective first level support for all business related issues and Second line support to customers logging "How do I…?" calls relating to certain standard applications
2. On behalf of customers, own and manage incidents and issues through to completion
3. Accurately log, assign and update call records with all of the relevant information and track through to closure.
4. Adhere to processes relevant to each issue to meet the business need and to minimise business impact.
5. Notify, through escalation, all protracted issues or process failures to the line manager.
6. Responsible for raising user awareness of basic software skills and best practice methods in the use of standard Network Rail software and hardware tools, to improve overall productivity and reduce the number of issues raised.

Do you have…?
* Ability to understand customer requirements and determine support requirements?
* Excellent customer service skills?

* Do you have attention to detail, are you methodical and organised?
* Able to work well within a highly disciplined team under pressure?
* The ability to prioritise competing issues?

Are you…?
* Proficient in the use of Windows 10, MS Outlook, Word and Excel? Desirable: used Concept Evolution

Please Note: This role consists of a 35 hour working week, spread over varied shift pattern and own transport is desirable as public transport is limited.
This is not an IT Helpdesk position.

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.

Location: Bexleyheat 
Hours per Week: 8 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

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Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Delivery Drivers (Cat B) for our clients Distribution Operation in Aylesford so now is an exciting time to be part of our clients brand.

As a Delivery Driver (Cat B) Driver, our client offers:
* £140 to £200 per day - Self Employed.
* Fully Expensed Van.
* 9 hour planned Delivery Route.
* Paid Training Days.
* Full induction and training with a supportive team once your on the road.
* Free car parking.

What will the role involve?
* You will be delivering packages across a planned route to an approved timescale
* Loading and unloading parcels from your van (must be able to lift a minimum of 23kg)
* Driving a company van.
* Full training and induction will be provided and you'll work with a supportive team (Fully paid training days)

What are we looking for?
* You will need a UK or EU Driving Licence - 12 months+
* You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
* Must be over the age of 21
* Hard-working, motivated and great at working in a fast-paced environment
* A good understanding of the local area would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this role then please apply ASAP
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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

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Are you a passionate and dedicated Physics Teacher looking for a rewarding role? Hays education is seeking a qualified Physics Teacher to join a dynamic team at a reputable school in Tunbridge Wells. This position offers the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective science lessons to students of varying abilities.
• Plan and prepare lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring students.
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply.

As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive:

• A competitive daily rate in addition to holiday pay
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• £350 vouchers once you've worked with Hays for 20 days
• £350 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days work via Hays
• Regular salary through our guarantee scheme
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• Flexibility - we can offer temporary, short term, long term or permanent work

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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.

*Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers. Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would be suitable for full-time job roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further? In return for every Primary Teacher you recommend to Hays, who then goes on to work in a teaching job for us, we will give you £350 of high street vouchers.

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

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

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

The Role: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Drama Teacher in Tunbridge Wells, to inspire students with dynamic and engaging lessons. This role involves teaching within an established Drama department to students in KS3/4. Whether you are an experienced Drama Teacher or newly qualified, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth with the opportunity to experience and network with different schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement Drama lessons that align with the curriculum.
Teach Drama for GCSE; teaching students various skills and styles.
Provide constructive feedback to students on their development and projects.
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Organise and supervise both art and photography projects and activities.
Conduct assessments to track student progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications.
Relevant Teaching Qualification (PGCE, QTS).
Bachelor's degree or professional experience in Drama and Performing Arts.
Experience in teaching. Familiarity with GCSE, BTEC Curriculums.
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
Excellent knowledge of Teacher Standards and innovative teaching practices.
Proficiency in using IT.
We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Access to state-of-the-art teaching resources.
What next? ApplyNow
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now 'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now on 01622235680.

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

Are you looking for a Business Studies Teacher job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in Tunbridge Wells!
Your new school
This school is innovative, fully inclusive, and very successful in the Tunbridge Wells area. Based in state-of-the-art buildings with impressive facilities they are rated Good by Ofsted. Behaviour is excellent at the school, and they have high expectations of students. Staff celebrate a real sense of community and are proud of the schools' vision.
Your new role
We are looking to appoint a determined and dynamic individual, committed to driving up standards in Business Studies. To be successful in this role you will have;
* A passion for teaching secondary Business Studies.
* An empathy with young people and a willingness to work hard to motivate and encourage them in developing a love of the subject.
* The ability to organise and teach lessons with flair and imagination.
* A responsibility of raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in Business Studies for students aged 11-18.
* Potential for the right candidate

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in joining one of our partner schools, you will need to have QTS and recent experience of teaching Business Studies at KS3 or KS4 in mainstream schools. ECT/NQTs are welcome to apply.
What you'll get in return
By working alongside Hays, you will have contact with your own personal recruitment consultant who has access to a wide range of opportunities within the education sector in your area. Our partnership schools recruit directly with Hays and so you will have access to many permanent roles before they are even advertised. As well as this, if you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long-term or permanent roles, you can receive £250 worth of high street vouchers every time you recommend a friend to us using our 'Refer a Friend' programme. *terms & conditions apply*.

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

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Groundworker within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Ramsgate area.

• Role: Groundworker

• Location: Ramsgate
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £19- 20 an hour
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional contractor that focuses on refurbishments, structural alterations and reinstatement works.

The role:

As a Groundworker, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying
• Kerbs
• Slabbing
• Landscaping
• Man Holes

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card or CPCS / NPORS CSCS
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; abrasive wheels, manual handling, street works, first aid etc….

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Groundworker within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Folkestone area.

• Role: Groundworker

• Location: Folkestone
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £19-20 an hour
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional contractor that focuses on refurbishments, structural alterations and reinstatement works.

The role:

As a Groundworker, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying
• Kerbs
• Slabbing
• Landscaping
• Man Holes

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card or CPCS / NPORS CSCS
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; abrasive wheels, manual handling, street works, first aid etc….

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

As a Electronics Mechanic Supervisor, WS-2604-11, you will be responsible for supervising workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing the work of the function.