Maintenance Team Leader
Hunter Selection Limited - Plymouth, Devon
PermanentFull time
Maintenance Team Leader 534 / 28745 (AR) Plymouth, Devon - easily commutable from Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter, Paignton, Liskeard and surrounding areas. £45,000 - £50,000 + Early Friday Finish + Matched Pension + Benefits Monday to Friday role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to join a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the balance of hands-on engineering and people leadership. You'll lead a skilled maintenance team, drive planned maintenance and reliability, support complex breakdowns and play a key role in continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing site. They are particularly interested in engineers who have worked with automated manufacturing equipment, conveyors, sensors, pneumatics and associated production machinery. Role & Responsibilities: Lead, support and develop a multi-skilled maintenance engineering team Plan daily engineering priorities and allocate resources effectively Drive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities across the site Support engineers with complex breakdowns and technical fault finding Use structured Root Cause Analysis to identify recurring problems and implement permanent solutions Help develop and improve preventative maintenance routines Use the site CMMS to manage work orders, maintenance schedules and completed work Support TPM and Continuous Improvement activities Analyse downtime and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams Support new machinery installations, upgrades and automation projects Manage critical engineering spares Coach and develop engineers, identifying training and development opportunities Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures Promote strong communication and effective engineering handovers Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or automated engineering environment Experience leading, supervising or mentoring Maintenance Engineers Strong hands-on mechanical and/or electrical engineering background Good understanding of manufacturing machinery including conveyors, sensors, pneumatics and automation Strong fault-finding and breakdown experience Practical experience of Root Cause Analysis, using techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D or similar Good understanding of PPM / Planned Maintenance and how effective preventative maintenance improves equipment reliability Experience using a CMMS or computerised maintenance system, such as SAP, ShireSystem or similar Experience of Continuous Improvement and/or TPM environments would be advantageous Strong communication and leadership skills Time-served Engineer, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering Benefits 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Early Finish Every Friday 4% Matched Pension Life Assurance Retail Discount Scheme Genuine opportunity to shape the site's automation strategy and grow the role as investment continues Code: INDENM Maintenance Team Leader 534 / 28745 (AR) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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Maintenance Engineer
Hunter Selection Limited - Plymouth, Devon
£50,000 to £51,500 a year
PermanentFull time
Maintenace Engineer Plymouth £50,000 - £51,500 + Exceptional long term career progression opportunities A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join an excellent bespoke manufacturer in the Plymouth area. With no day ever being the same the Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment. Role & Responsibilities: Carry out PPMs Dealing with all Breakdowns on site, keeping downtime to a minimum Fault Finding on all Machinery to identify issues Adhere to a high level of H&S and instigate a positive culture Look at continuous improvement and have a direct influence on processes Worked with and installed single phase / three phase electrical motors Be flexible with working hours Knowledge and understanding of 5s and Lean Manufacturing Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Time served as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 2 years' experience minimum Ideally Apprentice Trained Strong Communication Skills Package and Benefits: £50,000 - £51,500 Employer Pension Scheme 25 days Holiday Exceptional long term career progression opportunities Code: INDENM If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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Duty Manager (Fixed Term)
Leonardo Hotels - Plymouth, Devon
TemporaryFull time
The Duty Manager (FIXED TERM) will direct the strategic initiatives and objectives of the hotel, as well as managing day to day operations through the engagement of the team. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Duty Manager, you'll support the senior operational team to keep the hotel running like clockwork and ensure our guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll supervise the day-to-day hotel operations, ensure every stay is extra special and inspire a vibrant team to exceed our guests' expectations. We're looking for someone with versatility, who is great at getting stuck in and thrives on the fast-paced nature of Hospitality! As a Duty Manager, you will: * Get out and about in the hotel, greeting guests and motivating the team to deliver great hospitality * Have strong operational knowledge with the ability to work across departments as required * Support other managers with interviews and recruitment- it's a team effort * Coach and train new starters- we want everyone to feel confident in their new role! * Have excellent problem-solving skills with the confidence to manage conflicts or complaints seamlessly * Collaborate with your local HR team to host engaging activities for the team * Preferably have experience working in a branded hotel or restaurant? Some of the perks you could enjoy include: - Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe - Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops - Talent referral scheme - Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between! - Wellbeing Calendar - Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered. Why come join us? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Plymouth, Devon
£38 to £38 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance. About you Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience. What's on offer? Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working pattern. Parking available on site Opportunity to progress court experience For more information, please get in touch with. Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906
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Fostering IRO
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Plymouth, Devon
£47.50 to £47.50 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer/ CP Chair to join our Quality and Assurance Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experiences in permanent contract/s. About the team This team are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of care for children who are in the care of the local authority. They are involved with children's review meetings making sure that individual needs are being met, assessing the care plans which are in place and ensuring whether or not the plan which is in place is still the best route for the child. This team act as a safeguard for the child making sure that the children's voice is being heard. About you Having a strong understanding of child protection laws and care regulations as well as experience particularly with children in care is key to considered for this position. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify to this role. What's on offer? Up to £47.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Parking available nearby/ onsite A chance to further enhance CV and skillset For more information, please get in contact Thomas Sherwood 0118 948 5555 / 07742 576 906
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Plymouth, Devon
£38 to £48 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. About you Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience. You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle. What's on offer? Up to £48.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working pattern. Parking available on site Opportunity to progress court experience For more information, please get in touch with. Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Plymouth, Devon
£35 to £41 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team The team are responsible for care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. Holistic mental health assessments are key to the day-to-day workings of the team. The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible - but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective. About you The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. What's on offer? Up to £41.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working schedule An opportunity to work in a specialist environment Parking available / nearby Easily accessible via car or public transport For more information, please get in touch with: 07442 576 906
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LADO
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Devon, Devon
£47.50 to £47.50 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker within Quality Assurance service to be the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work qualification with a minimum 3 years permanent experience with an English local authority. About the Team The post-holder will manage and oversee allegations and concerns about adults who work with children, ensuring that allegations are dealt with promptly, fairly and consistently, balancing the need to safeguard children whilst supporting employers and professionals through the process. The LADO will provide expert safeguarding advice, chair multi-agency allegations management meetings, monitor the progress of investigations and contribute to safeguarding learning, quality assurance and service improvement activity across the children's workforce. About you An enthusiastic and committed Social Worker who can work effectively within a children's service. Social Workers must hold a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have a minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required. Essential Requirements Recognised social work qualification. Up to date registration with Social Work England Identify patterns, trends and emerging safeguarding risks. Undertake audits and quality assurance activity relating to allegations management. Contribute to safeguarding reviews, practice development and service improvement. Determine whether concerns meet the threshold for LADO involvement. What's on offer £47.50 Per Hour (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid Working For more information, please get in contact Alfie Emmett-Church Aemmett@charecruitment.com 07553040465
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Site Engineer
Randstad CPE - Swindon, Wiltshire
£300 to £400 a day
ContractFull time
Randstad is recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a leading regional civil engineering contractor to deliver major earthworks and highways infrastructure packages around the Swindon area. This is an exceptional freelance opportunity offering long-term stability on a key regional civil scheme. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of setting-out accuracy, technical QA, and daily engineering control across heavy earthworks and highways elements. Your day-to-day will involve: Setting Out & Dimensional Control: Executing precise engineering control for major earthworks, cut/fill operations, drainage, access roads, and carriageway construction using modern GPS and total station equipment. Volume Tracking & Surveying: Conducting accurate volumetric surveys, monitoring earth movement, and updating digital terrain models. Technical QA & Inspections: Managing quality assurance through ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material approvals, and raising TQs to resolve design queries efficiently. Site Supervision & Subcontractors: Monitoring daily subcontractor outputs, tracking progress against lookahead schedules, and maintaining precise site diaries. HSEQ Compliance: Driving strict safety and environmental standards on site, ensuring full adherence to RAMS and ecological constraints. Essential Requirements Highways & Earthworks Track Record: Proven experience as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects, specifically major earthworks, bulk excavation, and highways construction. Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern robotic total stations and GPS survey equipment (experience with machine control systems is a advantage). Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent construction qualification). Site Credentials: Valid CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS. Location & Mobility: Based in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Randstad CPE - Swindon, Wiltshire
£400 to £600 a day
ContractFull time
Randstad is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception through to final accounts. Your day-to-day will involve: Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts (predominantly NEC3/NEC4), overseeing early warnings, compensation events, and variations. Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and commercial reconciliations. Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications, and issuing formal payment notices. Valuations & Final Accounts: Agreement of interim valuations with client commercial teams, tracking scope changes, and negotiating final accounts. Risk & Value Management: Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities to protect project margins and drive profitability. Essential Requirements Civils Track Record: Proven experience as a QS or SQS within civil engineering main contracting, with strong exposure to heavy earthworks, highways, or groundworks packages. Contractual Expertise: In-depth working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 Option A or Option B). Commercial Acumen: Strong background in CVR preparation, procurement, and managing subcontractor accounts from start to finish. Qualifications: Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering. Location & Mobility: Centrally located in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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