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A client of mine is looking to recruit a Locality Manager to oversee the Property Maintenance delivery service within the Berkshire Region. Someone who has experience with contracts management, process delivery and customer satisfaction would be well suited for this position. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of pro-active services across the locality which meet this vision, championing core values and working alongside colleagues to achieve the organisations priorities to create a truly customer focussed culture. The selected candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to deliver a high quality, value for money, property repairs, improvements, projects and maintenance service. You will ensure all works are under taken in a competent and safe manner through a blend of 100+ contractors, external consultants in addition to a direct labour work force. Requirements Strong HSE knowledge including CDM Compliance Excellent planning and project management experience Multi - Disciplinary / Large Organisational change Ability to manage budgets effectively £15m + per annum Strategy and process development experience Evidence of delivering on ground-breaking ideas, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in an adaptive organisation Excellent communicator Ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders Proven experience in meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environmentBenefits 6.5 Weeks Holiday Per Annum Generous Pension of over 20% Life Cover, Critical Illness and Private Medical Cover available Sick PayTo apply for this position please email me a copy of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine is looking to recruit a Locality Manager to oversee the Property Maintenance delivery service within the Hampshire Region. Someone who has experience with contracts management, process delivery and customer satisfaction would be well suited for this position. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of pro-active services across the locality which meet this vision, championing core values and working alongside colleagues to achieve the organisations priorities to create a truly customer focussed culture. The selected candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to deliver a high quality, value for money, property repairs, improvements, projects and maintenance service. You will ensure all works are under taken in a competent and safe manner through a blend of 100+ contractors, external consultants in addition to a direct labour work force. Requirements Strong HSE knowledge including CDM Compliance Excellent planning and project management experience Multi - Disciplinary / Large Organisational change Ability to manage budgets effectively £15m + per annum Strategy and process development experience Evidence of delivering on ground-breaking ideas, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in an adaptive organisation Excellent communicator Ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders Proven experience in meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environmentBenefits 6.5 Weeks Holiday Per Annum Generous Pension of over 20% Life Cover, Critical Illness and Private Medical Cover available Sick PayTo apply for this position please email me a copy of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine is looking to recruit a Locality Manager to oversee the Property Maintenance delivery service within the Oxfordshire Region. Someone who has experience with contracts management, process delivery and customer satisfaction would be well suited for this position. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of pro-active services across the locality which meet this vision, championing core values and working alongside colleagues to achieve the organisations priorities to create a truly customer focussed culture. The selected candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to deliver a high quality, value for money, property repairs, improvements, projects and maintenance service. You will ensure all works are under taken in a competent and safe manner through a blend of 100+ contractors, external consultants in addition to a direct labour work force. Requirements Strong HSE knowledge including CDM Compliance Excellent planning and project management experience Multi - Disciplinary / Large Organisational change Ability to manage budgets effectively £15m + per annum Strategy and process development experience Evidence of delivering on ground-breaking ideas, utilising future changes in policy to support flexibility in an adaptive organisation Excellent communicator Ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders Proven experience in meeting deadlines and working effectively with others in a complex and dynamic environmentBenefits 6.5 Weeks Holiday Per Annum Generous Pension of over 20% Life Cover, Critical Illness and Private Medical Cover available Sick PayTo apply for this position please email me a copy of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Job Role - Scheduler - Highways Area - Beckton (E6 7AB) Wage - £24-£26k Role Duties: * Receiving and logging defects from the Client call centre, inspectors and Police, by phone and email * Assess all enquiries against the defect guidance and relevant intervention levels to determine appropriate response timescale * To continually liaise with operational supervisors to discuss workload and resource available * Locate the most appropriate gang based on proximity, skill set and availability and alert them of the job by telephone * Ensuring all relevant information is provided to the gang, including due time, job/enquiry number and full location and description, using specialist systems * Raise Section 81 requests as required and distribute results to all relevant parties * Schedule and review works to ensure they are complete ahead of their due date * Ensure appropriate permits are applied for where necessary in accordance with the relevant Permit Scheme * Provide 24/7 service to our client Purpose of the role and responsibility: Accountable for ensuring works are raised and actioned as appropriate and fed back to relevant parties - internally and externally Escalate issues as appropriate Performance monitoring Efficiency monitoring Skills: including any specific IT programmes Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Previous experience with scheduling or asset management systems Experience: Previous experience in industry or elsewhere within a control room function. Comfortable talking to multiple different people with various levels of seniority Knowledge Knowledge of highways industry and/or good geographical knowledge of London would be ideal. Personal Qualities Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to take initiative Resilient and resourceful Flexible in respect of working times To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Rudy Davis on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine who is a Leading Housing Association and Property Maintenance Care company are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join their award winning Property Safety Team covering the Electrical Testing Programme in our regions across the South East and South West of England. This supervisory role focuses on supporting the Electrical Manager in ensuring that the Team of electricians and fire & security engineers deliver a successful programme of maintenance services to our residents that are at all times in full accordance with service standards, values and behaviours. You will assist the Electrical Manager in the management and development of the Electrical Team, ensuring that forecast labour and material resources are appropriately planned and allocated in accordance with projected workflow and agreed budgets. Experience of supervising a team would therefore be ideal. What you'll need To be successful in this role you will need excellent IT and communication skills with the ability to effectively problem solve. The role also requires you to support the Trades Team therefore electrical knowledge and experience is required. You must possess a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect along with having a full UK Driver's Licence. You will be expected to build effective relationships with a range of colleagues and customers and display strong influencing skills to ensure you meet challenging targets and objectives. To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed). stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Job Role - Scheduler - Highways Area - Beckton (E6 7AB) Wage - £24-£26k Role Duties: * Receiving and logging defects from the Client call centre, inspectors and Police, by phone and email * Assess all enquiries against the defect guidance and relevant intervention levels to determine appropriate response timescale * To continually liaise with operational supervisors to discuss workload and resource available * Locate the most appropriate gang based on proximity, skill set and availability and alert them of the job by telephone * Ensuring all relevant information is provided to the gang, including due time, job/enquiry number and full location and description, using specialist systems * Raise Section 81 requests as required and distribute results to all relevant parties * Schedule and review works to ensure they are complete ahead of their due date * Ensure appropriate permits are applied for where necessary in accordance with the relevant Permit Scheme * Provide 24/7 service to our client Purpose of the role and responsibility: Accountable for ensuring works are raised and actioned as appropriate and fed back to relevant parties - internally and externally Escalate issues as appropriate Performance monitoring Efficiency monitoring Skills: including any specific IT programmes Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Previous experience with scheduling or asset management systems Experience: Previous experience in industry or elsewhere within a control room function. Comfortable talking to multiple different people with various levels of seniority Knowledge Knowledge of highways industry and/or good geographical knowledge of London would be ideal. Personal Qualities Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to take initiative Resilient and resourceful Flexible in respect of working times To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Rudy Davis on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine who is a Leading Housing Association and Property Maintenance Care company are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join their award winning Property Safety Team covering the Electrical Testing Programme in our regions across the South East and South West of England. This supervisory role focuses on supporting the Electrical Manager in ensuring that the Team of electricians and fire & security engineers deliver a successful programme of maintenance services to our residents that are at all times in full accordance with service standards, values and behaviours. You will assist the Electrical Manager in the management and development of the Electrical Team, ensuring that forecast labour and material resources are appropriately planned and allocated in accordance with projected workflow and agreed budgets. Experience of supervising a team would therefore be ideal. What you'll need To be successful in this role you will need excellent IT and communication skills with the ability to effectively problem solve. The role also requires you to support the Trades Team therefore electrical knowledge and experience is required. You must possess a minimum of NVQ level 3 (or equivalent), 18th Edition (BS7671) and City & Guild 2391 Electrical Test/Inspect along with having a full UK Driver's Licence. You will be expected to build effective relationships with a range of colleagues and customers and display strong influencing skills to ensure you meet challenging targets and objectives. To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed). stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Porter - Barrow in Furness - £11.50 per hour - 6 month Contract My client is a leading provider of facilities services and is looking for 2 Porters to support with removal and storage of furniture and equipment, and other adhoc duties. This role requires a significant amount of manual handling so you should be physically fit and have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety. You will need to go through security clearance for this position and this can take up to 3-4 weeks. Hours of work are 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday To apply for this position please forward an up to date CV to or call Rob Hutchings on (phone number removed) for more information. stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Quantity Surveyor - Tarmac / Surfacing Cardiff Permanent £40,000 - £50,000, Car or Car Allowance (£5,800) Permanent (Highways National Contractor) Candidate Must Have: Surfacing, Local Authority works, s278, New Housing Development Infrastructure, Car Parks, Highways and Commercial / Industrial surfacing schemes. Please do not apply unless you have vast surfacing knowledge Duties include: Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Value determination. Risk management and calculation. Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures. Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum. Commercial management and contract administration. Assistance in dispute resolution. Asset Capitalization. Interim valuations and payment assessment. Cost management process. Assessing the additional cost of design variations and providing substantiation. Production of company pre-qualifications questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies. Provide assistance support and guidance on commercial issues. This role will require site visitation in addition to the normal office-based work. Manage multiple clients and contracts. Good organisational skills will be required with the ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. Recommended qualifications: Qualified Quantity Surveying. Experience within a similar role. Ideally someone that has experience working within a sub-contractor environment rather than Contractor. Commercially astute - working knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement. NEC3 experience. Good knowledge of early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3. Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages. Literate and Numerate. Good organisational skills and the ability to priorities. Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call Josh Moss on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine who is a Housing Association and Property Maintenance Care company are currently looking for an experienced Heating Engineer to work as part of our M & E Team Oxfordshire. You'll be required to carry out gas servicing, heating breakdowns and repairs within homes and elsewhere according to work schedules. Tasks to include: * Competently undertake gas servicing, repair and installation works to the required legal standard as directed. * Install appliances and systems. * Carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment. * Conversant with wiring central heating systems * Test controls and safety devices to make sure that they are working properly. * Find and repair gas leaks using computerised fault-finding equipment. * Replace or repair faulty or old gas system parts. * Install or repair heating system pipe work. * Give customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency. * Acting as an onsite team leader, leading junior staff. You will undertake works in accordance with current Gas Safety Regulations, H&S regulations and policies and procedures. Liaising with both internal and external customers appropriately and promptly is key to the role to ensure those involved in your work are aware of progress. Excellent communication skills are therefore essential. Candidates must have a relevant and up to date Gas Qualifications. You'll enjoy working alone or as part of a team and be confident in using IT technology such as iPads. This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime when required. A van, tool allowance, iPad, uniform and PPE will also be provided along with great benefits including 25 days paid holiday and a £450 flexible benefit pot. Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure. To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed). stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine who is a leading Housing Association and Property Maintenance Company are currently recruiting for a General Builder with to join their Property Team in the Gloustershire Area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. You'll also benefit from: * £335 yearly Tool Allowance * £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice * Uniform & PPE * 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) * Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package * A van and fuel card for business travel * iPhone and iPad * Generous pension and life cover As a Builder you'll carry out all forms of general building repairs and maintenance packages to various homes as part of our Planned and Empty Homes Team. Tasks to include: * Repairing brickwork and blockwork. * Digging underground drainage, repairing collapsed pipework and installing soakaways. * Roofing and roof repairs, roof problem solving, assessing roof integrity and guttering repairs. * Re-pointing, minor rendering, tiling and cement works. * All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels. * Laying self-levelling compound, lino flooring and floor tiles. * Plastering and patch repairs to walls. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Ideally you should have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade and have demonstrable experience in all aspects of this core trade. You will have experience of working in both occupied and empty premises and be able to demonstrate good customer service skills. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure. To apply for this position please call me on (phone number removed) or email an updated version of your CV to (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Customer Contact Advisor A client of mine in Basingstoke is looking for a Customer Contact Advisor to join their team on a temp to perm basis to provide and facilitate contact via a range of mediums including telephone, email, SMS and social media. You will be responsible for providing an efficient lead management service to our Sales Consultants roles and deal with related administration. To be successful in this role you'll be: Experienced in a customer service environment Able to talk to a range of different people Willing to actively listen and make everyone you speak to feel valued Positive with a flexible attitude to what the day brings Able to keep calm under pressure, and be resilient when it's busy Demonstrate our values and behaviours Used to working with computers and different computer programmes To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Environmental Health Officer - Food Safety A client of mine on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales is looking for an Environmental Health Officer specialising in food safety to join their team for a period of 2-3 months:- You must be competent in food safety and infection control and will work as part of the local outbreak control and prevention team, investigating communicable diseases and carrying out food safety inspections, to undertake assessments, generate reports and taking formal action where necessary while dealing with food complaints and carrying out health & safety interventions the outcome of which will be input into the database. Person Specification BSc / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board Work 3 years Post Qualification experience Full Driving Licence Car owner Flexible, able to work in evenings and at weekends, if required Please note this position call inside IR35 To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Environmental Planning Assistant A client of mine in Leicestershire is looking for an Environmental Planning Assistant to join their team for a period of 3-6 months to assist the Natural & Built Environment Team with tree and conservation area applications and general administration. Role Purpose *To assist in promoting best practice in environmental planning and conservation of the natural and built environment across the Borough through the implementation and review of the statutory development plan and associated guidance for the Borough. *To provide advice on planning applications and provide guidance upon the implications of new legislation, policy guidance and initiatives advanced by other bodies and agencies. *To deliver an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination. Qualifications Undergraduate Degree or Diploma OR Significant experience in a similar role. Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. urban design, building conservation, landscape design, ecology, or town planning). Eligible for membership of the IHBC, Landscape Institute, CIEEM, RTPI or a recognised Urban Design Group practitioner or similar appropriate professional body. Experience Practical experience of the processes and procedures associated with environmental planning and conservation. Experience of working in the planning system. Experience of appeals or other quasi-judicial processes related to environmental planning and conservation Skills/Knowledge Demonstrate an understanding of major aspects of current legislation and Government advice relevant to environmental planning and conservation. Ability to interpret plans and planning legislation. Able to write and present clear and concise reports in relation to technical matters. ICT knowledge and aptitude especially MS office suite of software. Familiarity with GIS. Please note this position call inside IR35 To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Environmental Health Officer A client of mine in Leicestershire is looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join their team for a period of 3 months, to carry out Covid secure business checks and evaluate risk assessments, this is a part time role for 18.5 hours per week, there is some flexibility of when these hours can be worked. Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health Certificate of Registration with EHRB or equivalent. Approved premises specific training. Lead Auditor and/or HACCP qualification. Post Graduate qualification in Health and Safety or Food Safety. Experience Experience in food safety and health and safety interventions and enforcement Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of food business operations. Skills/Knowledge Knowledge and practical application of hazard analysis and risk assessment. Knowledge of communicable diseases and control. IT competent, including experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiar with Civica environmental health software management package Able to work outside of normal working hours if required. Able to travel throughout the Borough. Please note this position call inside IR35 To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine in Killingworth is looking to recruit a Site Manager on an initial 5-month contract. The position as a Site Manager will be to supervise and manage a fencing renewals contract across North Tyneside. This position would suit anyone in North Tyneside or the surrounding counties who know the area well and can travel to different sites. Your experience and qualifications will include: Experience working in fencing/groundwork projects CSCS Site Manager card (essential) SMSTS (essential) Asbestos Awareness (essential) Cat & Genny training (essential) First Aid Full UK Driving Licence Manual Handling Scaffold Inspection To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to (url removed) or press apply. stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Residential Building Surveyor Surrey £highly competitive salary! Are you a Chartered Residential Building Surveyor looking for a new opportunity? Do you have experience with Homebuyers Reports and conducting Valuation works? My client are looking for a experienced Chartered Residential Building Surveyor to join their vibrant team in Northern Surrey. You will be undertaking Building surveys, HomeBuyers, and Valuations. Covering: Surrey, South West London, and parts of Hampshire and Berkshire.You will rerequire: Qualified to MRICS level Be a RICS Registered Valuer Experienced in residential surveying and valuing Well organised and used to managing own workload Attention to detail Driving licence - happy to travelBenefits: The right candidate will be considered for progression to become a Partner/Director level Pension contribution 20 days holiday, raising to 25 days per annum after 5 years' service, + bank holidays Mileage Warm and supportive working environment with full office / administration support Flexible / home working considered.Please click the "apply now" button if interested. For further information pleas contact James West on (phone number removed), or (url removed) stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Corporate Health & Safety Lead A client of mine in Northumberland is looking for a Corporate Health & Safety Lead to join their team for a period of 5 months to develop, review and provide advice on all policies and strategies relating to Health and Safety issues. Provide effective leadership, coordination and management of the service. Make a positive and effective contribution to the Corporate Management of the Group and service and feed into the wider Strategic Leadership team and work cross departmentally. Qualifications and Knowledge Degree level or equivalent standard of general education. Relevant management degree or post-graduate diploma within Health & Safety. Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner. Evidence of recent relevant Management Training. Health and Safety Diploma. Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and professional best practice. An understanding of contemporary issues across the services managed. Experience A demonstrable track record of leading and managing teams and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the organisation and with external partners. Recent extensive experience and consistent professional achievement as a strategic leader within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity. Experience and a proven track in the formulation and delivery of strategies and policies within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity. Experience and demonstrable success in the management of change and of securing the support of others in the process. Experience of resource management within a comparable organisation. A successful track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior level and building productive partnerships with key stakeholders. Please note this role falls inside IR35. To apply for this position please submit your up to date CV via email or contact Karen Otton on (phone number removed). stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Service Director - Estates & Facilities A client of mine in Northumberland is looking for a Service Director to join their Estates and Facilities team, the purpose of the role will be to provide professional and technical advice on all aspects of Estates and Facilities, Health and Safety and Emergency Planning related issues. To provide effective leadership, coordination and management of the Estates and Facilities, Health and Safety and Emergency Planning, working with stakeholders, partners and central government agencies. To make a positive and effective contribution to the overall management as part of the Senior Management Team. Qualifications Evidence of recent relevant management training Degree level or equivalent standard of general education within a relevant field or an equivalent portfolio of experience Relevant professional qualification and current relevant registration Evidence of recent relevant Continuous Professional Development Experience, Knowledge and Skills Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant service legislation, best practice and contemporary issues. Recent experience and achievement at a senior management level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity. Experience of successful strategic management and a proven track record of leading in the formulation and delivery of strategic objectives and policies within a large, multi-disciplined organisation and specifically within the field of Estates and Facilities, Health and Safety & Emergency Planning. A demonstrable track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the organisation and with external partners. Extensive senior managerial expertise and extensive experience and demonstrable success in the generation and management of organisational and cultural change and of securing the support of others in the process. Experience of financial and performance management within a comparable organisation. A successful track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior level and building productive partnerships with key stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Please note this role falls inside IR35 To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to or call me on (phone number removed). stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

A client of mine in Coalville is looking to recruit a Plasterer on a 4-week initial contract. The position as a Plasterer will be joining their In-House Repairs Team to carry out plastering works to their housing stock across the district. You will be joining a busy team which undertakes all types of maintenance / building works across a diverse range of occupied and vacant properties. Ideally, I am looking for a Plasterer with multi-skilled abilities such as wall tiling, floor screeding, etc to carry out plaster repairs and renewals on their Planned Home Improvement Works this includes plastering to new kitchens and bathrooms and full house rewires. Where required to be able to support in district emergencies and work across the repair and empty homes teams. Your experience and qualifications will include: Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle Previous experience within the residential/housing sector Tickets up to date: Manual Handing Working at Height Asbestos Awareness COSHH Training Flexible approach to working hours. To apply for this position please email an updated version of your CV to (url removed) or press apply. stride is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy