Support Worker
Advance - Witney, Home Counties
£26,058.65 to £26,058.65 a year
PermanentFull time
Position: Support Worker Location: Witney & surrounding area, OX28 Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays) Salary: £26,058.65 per annum (£13.33 p/h) Job ref: 5221 We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements. About the Role: Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you. Advance is looking for Support Workers in Witney and the surrounding area, to support customers with learning disabilities/ autism/ complex needs/ mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. You must have a full UK/International driving license must have access to your own vehicle, mileage will be paid for at 0.55p per mile. Please note if you are based in Charlbury or Carterton, you will not be required to have a driving license. Day to Day Activities: - Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required) - Medication administration (if required) - Support with preparing and cooking meals - Support with attending medical appointments - Support with social activities - Support with independent skills - Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry - Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required - Keeping up to date with your training Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. Once you’re with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments. About the candidate: You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities. If you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be: - Good at working on your own and within a team - Excellent at communicating with people - Able to complete quality support records - Able to work every other weekends - Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm - Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records - Need to be literate and numerate in English - Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate For more information about the role please contact, Nicholas Ovuzorie on 07729081675 or Email:Nicholas.Ovuzorie@advanceuk.org between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm About the organisation: Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations. Weare an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds. All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff. Benefits of working for Advance: We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits: - Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers - Paid mileage and travel time between appointments - Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours) - Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development - Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more - Long service awards payable in 5 year increments - Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500 - Cycle to work scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service) - Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance - Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment) Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance. Safeguarding: At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 📧 Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received. #INDADVHP
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Support Worker
Advance - Banbury, Home Counties
£26,058.65 to £26,058.65 a year
PermanentFull time
Position: Support Worker Location: Banbury Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's) Salary: £26,058.65 per annum (£13.33 p/h) Job ref: 5222 We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements. About the Role: Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you. Advance is looking for Support Workers in Banbury to support customers with learning disabilities/ autism/ complex needs/ mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. Day to Day Activities: - Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required) - Medication administration (if required) - Support with preparing and cooking meals - Support with attending medical appointments - Support with social activities - Support with independent skills - Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry - Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required - Keeping up to date with your training Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. Once you’re with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments. About the candidate: You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities. If you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be: - Good at working on your own and within a team - Excellent at communicating with people - Able to complete quality support records - Able to work every other weekend - Able to work a minimum of 2 sleep ins per week - Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm - Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records - Need to be literate and numerate in English - Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate For more information about the role please contact, Nicholas Ovuzorie on 01256 843411 or Email:Nicholas.Ovuzorie@advanceuk.org between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm About the organisation: Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations. Weare an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds. All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff. Benefits of working for Advance: We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits: - Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers - Paid mileage and travel time between appointments - Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours) - Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development - Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more - Long service awards payable in 5 year increments - Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500 - Cycle to work scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service) - Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance - Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment) Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance. Safeguarding: At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 📧 Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received. #INDADVHP
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Support Manager
Advance - Leicestershire, Midlands
£32,654.31 to £32,654.31 a year
PermanentFull time
Position: Support Manager Location: Leicestershire Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week Salary: £32,654.31 per annum Job ref: 5223 We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements. Are you motivated, competent and experienced? Then we have the job for you, apply below or contact us for more information. About the Role: Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? We are seeking a highly motivated Support Manager to work with the Operations Manager in leading and directly line managing a support team in Leicestershire to deliver the highest quality of support to a group of adults with learning disabilities in their own homes. You will lead as an exemplary role model to achieve outstanding, personalised support, and high levels of regulatory compliance, ensuring our customers are at the heart of all we do, and their needs are met. Ensuring your team feel valued and supported, providing them with a full understanding of what is expected of them and giving them the skills and tools to undertake their role to the best of their abilities. Success in this role means that individuals get the highest quality support and live their best lives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and directly manage a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality, personalised support - Act as an exemplary role model to staff, ensuring that customers remain at the heart of all services provided - Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements - Support customers with mental health conditions and learning disabilities across - Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with key stakeholders, customers, families, and external agencies - Manage and resolve staff issues effectively, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures - Conduct risk assessments and crisis management, including de-escalation techniques - Oversee quality assurance, ensuring service delivery meets and exceeds expectations - Promote staff development through training, performance management, and supervision - Ensure confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) - Work flexibly, including occasional weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties if required - Contribute to business development and service growth initiatives Person Specification Essential: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in adult care, supporting individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities - Previous experience in team leadership and staff management within the health and social care sector - Strong understanding of person-centered care and complex mental health conditions - Strong IT literacy, including experience with digital care systems - Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Commitment to ongoing training and professional development - Business development experience with a drive to expand services - UK driving license - NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) or willing to achieve Desirable: - Experience working alongside Support Managers and Operations Managers in a similar role - Understanding of health and social care compliance frameworks - Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and relationship management For more information about the role please contact, Kavita Patel, Email: Kavita.Patel@advanceuk.org About the organisation: Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations. We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds. All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff. Benefits of working for Advance: We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits: - Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours) - Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development - Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more - Long service awards payable in 5 year increments - Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500 - Cycle to work scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service) - Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance - Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment) Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance. Safeguarding: At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 📧 Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received. #INDADVPRI
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Store Manager Claygate
Mencap - Esher, Home Counties
£26,658 to £26,658 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to join our team in Claygate on a 37.5 hour contract. Your main base will be Claygate, with an expectation of regular travel and flexibility to cover other M5 stores as required. As a Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of our store by leading an inclusive team of paid colleagues and volunteers to maximise sales income and to minimise costs. You will have the passion to drive your store to be the best in the area. What you will do: - Drive sales in the store to meet expected budgets and KPI’s - Run a high-density shop, ensuring that the shopfloor meets retail merchandising standards and that stock is rotated onto the shopfloor daily. - Ensure that stock is generated over the door and that donors are signed up for Gift Aid. - Ensure that the high standard of customer service that is expected by Mencap is delivered at all times. - You will be an inclusive leader developing your team, paid and volunteers, through training and performance reviews. - Be responsible for all financial, cash handling, security, safeguarding and health and safety in the store. - To be a successful Shop Manager you will be: - An experienced manager with the ability to drive sales and meet KPI’s, ideally within a fashion retail environment. - Ability to lead and support a team from varying backgrounds. - Ability to meet the needs of the customers to generate and increase the sales of the store. - Have a flexible approach to working hours and days, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. The full detailed job description is attached. Applications close on 06 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. If you are passionate about leading high‑performing teams and delivering exceptional store standards, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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Part Time Administrator
Amey - DN22 8EU
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Part Time Administrator to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) team in HMP Ranby. The standard hours of work are 15 hours per week Tuesday and Thursday 8am – 5pm. The hourly rate starts at £13.45. At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly. The Part Time Administrator plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner. What you will do: Process and handle confidential information with discretion. Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract. Assist with the delivery of services to the client using a case management system. Receive and disseminates information to other team members to ensure service delivery. Share information to ensure HMPS needs are met. Work with HMPS on site vetting team to aid in the onboarding of new starters. Input to and maintain spreadsheets/databases/systems and produce and collate reports. Raise purchase orders and arrange payment of invoices. Support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate. Take direction from Site Manager and wider team members. Handle all other reasonable requests as determined by your line manager.
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Carer/PA/ Personnal Assistant - Crewe CW1
Disability Positive - Crewe
from £15 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
15 Hours per week working with a male client. 2-1 assisting with all day-to day care including complex care tasks. The young man has a fantastic sense of humour and a full awareness of his needs and wishes. Willingness to accompany him on days out and time away from the family home, so a driving licence is essential. An interest in gaming would be a bonus.
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Lead Engineer - Gas
Platform Housing Group
£41,400 to £46,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you a highly skilled Gas Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and supporting others to succeed? At Platform Property Care, we're looking for two Lead Engineers to provide technical expertise and leadership across our gas servicing operations in Worcestershire. Working closely with operational teams, you'll help resolve challenging cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the delivery of safe, efficient, and customer-focused services. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a role where your knowledge and experience can make a real difference. Reporting to the Heating Service Delivery Manager, you will provide specialist technical support across our gas operations, helping to resolve complex repairs, gain access to hard-to-reach properties, and support appointments that require a flexible approach. If you are passionate about delivering safe, compliant services, supporting customers with empathy, and sharing your technical expertise to improve team performance, we'd love to hear from you. Who we're looking for Essential Qualifications -Appropriate ACS gas qualifications (e.g., CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, MET1, CPA1). -NVQ Level in 2 Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation (or equivalent) is essential. -Unvented hot water qualification. -High level of competency in diagnosing and carrying out complex heating repairs -Basic electrical understanding of complex heating systems. -LPG and Oil qualifications, or willingness to achieve these during probation. Experience & Skills -Strong technical background and experience across a range of domestic gas appliances. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and other trades. -Proven track record of achieving high first-time fix rates. -Experience working in occupied domestic properties. -Knowledge of Social Housing and relevant legislation including Awaab's Law would be an advantage -Competence using portable tools, ladders, and equipment. -Strong customer service skills and ability to manage sensitive situations. -Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage complex cases effectively. -High standard of written and verbal communication. -Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. -IT literacy, including use of handheld devices and email. -Full current valid UK driving licence is essential, as this is a mobile role. -As you will be working in our customers' homes you would also require a DBS check. -Flexibility to work varying hours and days to meet operational priorities and maintain service cover. -Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours rota. -This is a mobile role covering Worcestershire, so you will need to live within a reasonable travelling distance of the area. Ideally no further than an hour's commute. Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from: -Basic salary of £46,000 per annum (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours) -25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave -Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) -PPC Van + Fuel Card -Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided -Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Gas Engineer looking to take the next step in their career. As a Lead Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting and developing colleagues, improving compliance performance, and delivering outstanding outcomes for customers. Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team. If this sounds like the role for you then we'd love to hear from you! Interested and want to find out more? Please contact Olly Taylor at oliver.taylor@platformhg.com , Heating Service Delivery Manager, for a chat. This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
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Lead Engineer - Gas
Platform Housing Group
£41,400 to £46,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you a highly skilled Gas Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and supporting others to succeed? At Platform Property Care, we're looking for a Lead Engineer to provide technical expertise and leadership across our gas servicing operations in Lincolnshire. Working closely with operational teams, you'll help resolve challenging cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the delivery of safe, efficient, and customer-focused services. This is an excellent opportunity to move into a role where your knowledge and experience can make a real difference. Reporting to the Heating Service Delivery Manager, you will provide specialist technical support across our gas operations, helping to resolve complex repairs, gain access to hard-to-reach properties, and support appointments that require a flexible approach. If you are passionate about delivering safe, compliant services, supporting customers with empathy, and sharing your technical expertise to improve team performance, we'd love to hear from you. Who we're looking for Essential Qualifications -Appropriate ACS gas qualifications (e.g., CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, MET1, CPA1). -NVQ Level in 2 Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation (or equivalent) is essential. -Unvented hot water qualification. -High level of competency in diagnosing and carrying out complex heating repairs -Basic electrical understanding of complex heating systems. -LPG and Oil qualifications, or willingness to achieve these during probation. Experience & Skills -Strong technical background and experience across a range of domestic gas appliances. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and other trades. -Proven track record of achieving high first-time fix rates. -Experience working in occupied domestic properties. -Knowledge of Social Housing and relevant legislation including Awaab's Law would be an advantage -Competence using portable tools, ladders, and equipment. -Strong customer service skills and ability to manage sensitive situations. -Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage complex cases effectively. -High standard of written and verbal communication. -Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. -IT literacy, including use of handheld devices and email. -Full current valid UK driving licence is essential, as this is a mobile role. -As you will be working in our customers' homes you would also require a DBS check. -Flexibility to work varying hours and days to meet operational priorities and maintain service cover. -Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours rota. -This is a mobile role covering Lincolnshire, so you will need to live within a reasonable travelling distance of the area. Ideally no further than an hour's commute. Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from: -Basic salary of £46,000 per annum (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours) -25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave -Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) -PPC Van + Fuel Card -Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided -Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Gas Engineer looking to take the next step in their career. As a Lead Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting and developing colleagues, improving compliance performance, and delivering outstanding outcomes for customers. Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team. If this sounds like the role for you then we'd love to hear from you! Interested and want to find out more? Please contact Sam Hughes at sam.hughes@platformhg.com , Heating Service Delivery Manager, for a chat. This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
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Process Operator
Reed Talent Solutions - EH11 4HN
from £15.27 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Role Are you looking for a varied, hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? As an Operative at our Edinburgh bakery, you'll play an important role in helping to produce some of the UK's most loved biscuits while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This is a diverse opportunity that brings together elements of machine operation, process operation, recording, packing, and production support activities. Whether you're operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring production processes, preparing finished goods for distribution, maintaining accurate production records, or supporting the smooth running of the bakery, you'll be a vital part of our production operation. Working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to develop a broad range of manufacturing skills while gaining valuable exposure to different areas of the production process. Working a rotating dayshift pattern, you'll alternate between early and late shifts while enjoying a consistent Monday to Friday schedule. With ongoing investment in our people, facilities, and future growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within food manufacturing. Responsibilities Become part of a skilled production team supporting a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing operation. Operate and support a variety of production processes, machinery, packing operations, and equipment across the bakery. Help maintain efficiency, quality, and product consistency throughout the manufacturing process. Complete production documentation and records accurately while maintaining high attention to detail. Support the safe movement, handling, packing, and preparation of finished products. Contribute to high standards of food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and operational excellence. Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and support teams to keep operations running smoothly. Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to learn new skills and develop across multiple operational areas.
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Machine Operator
Reed Talent Solutions - EH11 4HN
from £14.07 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Are you ready to work with high-speed machinery and play a key role in keeping production running at its best? As a Machine Operator, you'll be part of a busy manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Working with modern production equipment, you'll help ensure products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You'll join a supportive team where collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal development are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to build valuable skills and develop your career within a successful manufacturing business. Working a rotating dayshift pattern, you'll alternate between early shifts (6:00am–2:00pm) and late shifts (2:00pm–10:00pm), providing variety throughout the week while maintaining a consistent Monday to Friday schedule. This structured shift pattern supports a healthy work-life balance while giving you exposure to different production activities and teams across the site. With ongoing investment in our people, facilities, and future growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to build a long-term career in manufacturing. Responsibilities Become part of a skilled production team supporting a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation. Work with modern production equipment and processes within a quality-focused environment. Contribute to operational excellence by helping maintain efficiency, consistency, and high product standards. Support a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across the site. Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop new skills and enhance your future career prospects.
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