Site Porter

Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent Role

Are you a hands-on, reliable, and proactive individual looking for a varied role within a busy school environment? We are currently recruiting for a Site Porter to join a dedicated Estates and Services team, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a prestigious school site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Working Hours

This role operates on a two-week alternating rota across 52 weeks of the year:

• Week A: 10:00am - 6:00pm

• Week B: 6:00am - 2:00pm

(30-minute unpaid lunch break included)

As Site Porter, you will play a key role in supporting the operational running of the school and wider charity facilities. Working within the in-house portering team, you will assist with site logistics, deliveries, event set-ups, security duties, and general operational support while ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.

This is a physically active role requiring excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills. You will regularly interact with staff, visitors, contractors, parents, and senior leadership, so professionalism and a positive approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities as the Site Porter:

• Managing and responding to portering requests through the CAFM helpdesk system
• Unlocking and securing buildings and gates during early and late shifts
• Receiving, distributing, and storing deliveries, parcels, and incoming post
• Assisting with furniture moves, room set-ups, assemblies, parents' evenings, and school events
• Supporting the smooth running of major school and charity events
• Monitoring site safety and responding to alarms when required
• Providing reception cover during designated times
• Supporting traffic management and maintaining site security awareness
• Ensuring photocopier supplies are stocked across the site
• Carrying out manual handling duties safely and efficiently
• Assisting with vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and minibus duties when required
• Supporting wider Estates, Cleaning, Grounds, and Maintenance teams as needed
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site

The person:

Essential Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence
• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• Ability to work on a rotating shift pattern
• Professional appearance and attitude at all times

Experience

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Highly organised with good time management skills
• A strong communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to support wider operational activities
• Comfortable using computers and online systems
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a porter, facilities, caretaking, estates, or operational support role
• Experience working within schools, education, or large sites
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
• Manual handling or health & safety training

What our client is offering:

• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive team
• Opportunities for training and development
• A professional and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a respected educational setting

If you are practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a busy environment where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Kick-start your career in sales!

Are you a recent graduate or someone with experience in customer service, retail, hospitality or telesales? Do you enjoy talking to people, building relationships and achieving goals? If you're ambitious, motivated and looking for a role where you can develop a successful sales career, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Internal Sales Executive to join a growing commercial team. You'll receive training, support and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with customers while developing your sales skills in a fast-paced B2B environment.

What you'll be doing

• Speaking with existing and prospective customers over the phone.
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying new sales opportunities.
• Re-engaging previous customers and introducing them to new products and promotions.
• Researching potential customers and generating new business opportunities.
• Booking appointments for the external sales team where appropriate.
• Working towards achievable sales targets and KPIs.
• Updating customer information using CRM systems.
• Working closely with sales and marketing to support business growth.

What we're looking for

We're more interested in attitude than years of experience. You'll be someone who:

• Is confident speaking to people on the phone.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is motivated by targets and achieving results.
• Enjoys building relationships with customers.
• Is organised and able to manage your own workload.
• Has good IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems.
• Brings energy, positivity and a willingness to learn.

This role would suit someone who has experience in:

• Customer service
• Hospitality
• Call centres
• Telesales
• Recruitment
• Estate agency
• Or a graduate looking to start a career in sales

What you'll get

• Full training and ongoing development.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• The chance to build a rewarding career in B2B sales.
• Base salary up to 28K plus bonus up to 4K per year
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Vitality access - discounted gyms, offers etc
• Holiday 28 days plus bank holidays - 36 days
• On site role office based 8.30 to 5pm early finish Fridays.

If you're driven, enjoy speaking with people and want to build a career where your effort is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Imagine a role where your expertise in health and safety not only safeguards lives but also drives a thriving business forward. As a Health & Safety Manager, you will be at the heart of creating a safe, compliant, and proactive working environment across 40 branches in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal position is essential for reducing risk, enhancing standards, and fostering a positive safety culture, ultimately contributing to the company's ambitious goal of tripling repeat customers over the next five years.

This role is perfect for a seasoned professional with a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, who has significant experience managing health and safety across multiple sites. Your deep understanding of UK and Irish health and safety legislation, coupled with your ability to lead audits, inspections, and compliance programmes, will be crucial. You will be the primary liaison for external health and safety consultants, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, ensuring that health and safety becomes an integral part of everyday decision-making.

Key responsibilities include developing and continuously improving health and safety systems, policies, and practices. You will conduct regular audits and inspections, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions. Your role will also involve chairing Health & Safety Committee meetings, supporting and developing Health & Safety Representatives, and delivering training and awareness campaigns.

Success in this role means consistent compliance with legislation, a significant reduction in accidents and incidents, and improved employee engagement in safety initiatives. You will be instrumental in embedding a robust Health & Safety governance framework, ensuring clear visibility of risks and compliance performance.

This role demands excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. The ability to challenge and hold individuals accountable, coupled with strong report writing and analytical skills, is essential. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively are required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 after 5 years
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Opportunity to shape and lead Health & Safety across a national branch network

Supportive, collaborative, values-driven working environment

Seize this chance to make a tangible impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees while driving the company towards its strategic goals. Apply now and be the catalyst for a safer, more compliant, and successful organisation.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Depot Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our clients French sales and distribution facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing operational performance, inventory management, customer service, and financial performance while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will optimise sales reach and operational processes, and ensure the depot consistently delivers exceptional service to customers across France and Europe.

Key Responsibilities as Depot Manager

• Lead the overall operation of the depot, ensuring efficient day-to-day performance.
• Manage warehouse, logistics, and customer service functions.
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs focusing on sales, delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and effective stock control.
• Manage budgets, operational costs and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with French legislation.
• Drive sales and business growth.

The person we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Depot Manager, Operations Manager or Distribution Centre Manager role.
• Commercially minded with experience managing operational budgets and improving profitability.
• Demonstrable experience implementing operational improvements and lean working practices.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Knowledge of inventory management systems and protocols.
• Experience managing distribution operations.
• Fluency in French and English.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to join a growing international business.
• Significant autonomy with the opportunity to shape and develop the French operation.

Technical Support Engineer required to join our established in what will be an office based role, with potential, very occasional on-site visits. Salary will be between £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.

Duties:

• Troubleshoot end user technical product issues
• Supporting both business clients, electricians, installers as well as the general public
• Working with a ticketing system, handling both inbound and outbound support calls and emails
• Remote monitoring to try to find a solution over the telephone
• Diary management organising weekly site visits to customers homes, and commercial sites
• Route planning
• Remotely diagnose product issues
• Provide external and internal technical product training
• Assisting the Head of Technical with development, writing up and implementing of ISO procedures for the department
• Assisting with technical documentation - development, classification, vetting, version management, etc.

Benefits:

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Private healthcare

Experience:

• Previous experience in a technical support role
• An electrical background is ideal and have any metering experience that would be a huge plus.
• Strong technical background and can learn products quickly
• Experience or knowledge with electrical circuits, control panels, batteries; DC or AC coupled, inverters, metering, renewables electrical products is highly desirable
• Confident customer service skills are essential, as customer liaison will be an essential part of the role

Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.

Senior Pensions Administrator
At the heart of every pension scheme are its members. That's why our client combine outstanding customer service with technical expertise, robust quality controls, and a supportive team culture. We're now looking for a DB Pensions Administrator to join their growing administration team and help deliver a first-class service to our clients and their members. This role is ideal for someone with existing DB pensions experience who is keen to develop their career within a professional, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role
As a DB Pensions Administrator, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and customer-focused pension administration services across a portfolio of schemes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a wide range of DB administration activities, including leavers, retirements, transfers (in and out), and deaths
• Updating pension administration systems and databases accurately
• Logging, scanning, and managing post and correspondence
• Handling internal and external telephone and written enquiries professionally
• Running automated system calculations and completing manual benefit calculations where required
• Producing customer correspondence to draft or final letter standards using electronic document management systems
• Monitoring procedural developments and supporting the implementation of changes
• Returning original documentation and certificates to members securely
• Amending and, with experience, checking non-financial transactions such as changes of address
• Developing knowledge of assigned clients and their pension schemes
• Supporting project work and wider team initiatives
• Providing informal mentoring and support to junior team members
• Working collaboratively with internal and external teams (e.g. Payroll, Accounts, Admin Support)
• Accurately recording time and meeting utilisation targets
• Contributing to non-client activities such as training, technical committees, and events

About You
Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience in Defined Benefits (DB) pensions administration, covering leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers
• Strong numerical aptitude, demonstrated through work experience or qualifications
• IT-confident, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-focused, and quality-driven
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits on offer

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday, with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension contribution matching
• Healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance programme, and digital GP service
• Paid volunteering days and opportunities to take part in community initiatives
• Employee referral bonus for introducing successful candidates
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and career progression

Our client is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join their pensions administration team in Bristol. Our client prides themselves on ensuring each client receives a dedicated service, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service

As Deputy Administration Manager your role will involve:

• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects for defined benefit (DB) schemes
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of projects in line with legislative and client requirements
• Review and quality-check the work of less experienced administrators
• Monitor team accuracy, performance, and SLA adherence, taking action to ensure targets are achieved
• Conduct appraisals, probation reviews, mentoring sessions, and regular team catch-ups
• Ensure accurate use of the time recording system for chargeable and non-chargeable activities
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a credible partner for scheme trustees and sponsors
• Prepare, check, and issue administration bills
• Update change control logs, schedules, and internal spreadsheets
• Oversee breaches, errors, and complaints logs, ensuring prompt action and review
• Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when required
• Manage day-to-day workflow, holding regular meetings with senior team members to resolve issues and maintain progress

The person:

• Expert knowledge of pensions administration (defined benefit schemes) across all processes: leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, and reporting
• Strong understanding of current pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks (Pensions and Finance Acts)
• Proven supervisory and workflow management experience, including appraisals, performance monitoring, and recruitment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff
• Demonstrable numerical aptitude through work or academic achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum: Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/5 or above, or equivalent
• Desirable: Progression in a relevant pensions qualification (CPC, QPA, DPC, RPC, APMI)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday (with buy/sell flexibility)
• Generous pension matching scheme
• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee assistance program
• Digital GP service and paid volunteering days
• Referral bonuses for introducing suitable candidates

Location: Wasall centre - no parking
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant/secretary with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in childcare or public law matters? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their established Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional firm that is committed to delivering outstanding legal services to families and individuals involved in care proceedings.

Candidates with previous experience in Child Care/Public Law are highly desirable. Experience within Family or Divorce Law will also be considered, as this provides valuable transferable knowledge.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant within the Care Team, you'll play a key role in supporting solicitors with a varied caseload, ensuring matters progress efficiently while providing a compassionate service to clients during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing the urgent inbox, prioritising court orders, emergency applications and time-sensitive correspondence from local authorities and other professionals.
• Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications.
• Managing Legal Aid administration, including uploading mandatory documents, funding requests and case updates via the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
• Electronic diary management and scheduling appointments.
• Accurate time recording.
• Scanning and uploading incoming post and legal documents onto the case management system.
• Liaising with independent social workers, psychologists, medical experts and other professionals to coordinate reports and formal instructions.
• Preparing, indexing and paginating electronic court bundles using software such as BundleDocs.
• Opening new client files and carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures.
• Preparing completed matters for final billing and file closure.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least one year's experience working within childcare/public law matters.
• Previous experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role.
• Excellent IT skills with fast and accurate typing ability.
• Experience with Legal Aid applications and billing procedures.
• Knowledge of care proceedings, court processes and electronic court bundles.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A professional, empathetic and compassionate approach when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to providing exceptional client care.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am - 5:00pm).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a respected and well-established legal practice.
• Varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to clients during difficult times.

Location: Newcastle

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time - Hybrid (first 6 months will be office based)

Our client is a prestigious pensions company, and they are now seeking an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator for their busy office in Newcastle. This is a hybrid role with an office presence expected twice per week but will require more office time during the initial 'settling in' period. You will be providing high level administration for trust-based pension schemes.

Responsibilities include guiding team members, checking, verifying tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance with pension laws. Strong communication and proactive support are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and dispense scheme benefits
• Maintain membership records
• Engage in project work assigned by managers
• Coordinate with clients, actuaries, and third parties
• Offer verbal and written technical insights
• Ensure ISO and AAF accreditation compliance
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

Your Profile:

Essential:

• Experience in DB schemes and the pensions sector for 12 months +
• Organisational skills and a methodical approach
• Support development of high standards and customer service
• Effective communication and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Commitment to pursuing pensions qualifications (e.g., CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI)

On offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available.

Our established and growing client, a leading technology services organisation with national reach, is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver technology deployment projects across the retail, hospitality and pharmacy sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business, leading multiple projects across the UK, while working closely with customers and internal delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The Role:

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of technology projects, including installations, moves, adds, changes (IMAC), refreshes, new store openings, refurbishments, POS deployments and infrastructure rollouts.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation to completion.
• Building strong relationships with customers and acting as their main point of contact.
• Managing project plans, budgets, risks and governance.
• Coordinating internal teams, suppliers and third-party partners.
• Ensuring successful implementation, testing and project handover.

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years' Project Management experience.
• Experience delivering technology deployment or infrastructure projects.
• A background in retail, hospitality or similar customer-facing environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: PRINCE2, Agile or MSP qualifications, and experience delivering projects across Europe.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: 36-40k, with excellent opportunity to progress.
• Healthcare provided through BUPA
• 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Car allowance and business travel expenses.
• Company pension.
• Group Income Protection.
• Life assurance.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation