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Maintenance Operative City: Durham and Newcastle Location: You will be working at multiple properties in Durham and Newcastle city centre. Hours and Rota: 37.5 per week working between the hours of 8am - 8pm. Some weekend work will be required. You will also be on call 1 in every 5 weeks. Salary: Up to £20,000 + Bonus + Benefits Essential: A driving licence valid for driving in the UK is essential What we look for in you The student experience is at the forefront of everything we do, so youll be passionate about delivering top customer service Youll have experience working within general maintenance Youll have experience within a customer facing role Driving licence valid for driving in the UK Most of all, youll be someone who can respect, encourage and connect with the people you work with and the students who live with us What youll get up to as a Maintance Operative To give you an idea what to expect, youll be: Resolving a variety of general maintenance issues and problems including basic plastering, window and door repairs, completing like-for-like electrical changes and basic plumbing Responding to any Health and Safety related calls Completing planned inspections and rectifying any remedial works Logging any maintenance issues and follow up accordingly Working in a lively and at times challenging environment so youll take multi-tasking in your stride What Unite Students is all about! Weve been the leaders in the purpose built student accommodation market since our foundation back in 1991 and have been at the top of our game ever since. Weve grown a lot since then and you can now find us in 28 different university towns or cities, with close to 50,000 students calling us home! Benefits of working with uS We recognise that your hard work shouldnt come without its perks, so heres a little list of some of the things you can expect to get from us: Great Pay! We are a Living Wage Employer and proud of it Weve earned an award for "Investors in People - Gold", so youll be working for an employer who really cares about you and your career Take time to relax with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An annual bonus to reward you for all your hard work Unless stated above, you wont be working every weekend! Enjoy amazing discounts at certain restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues And most importantly, youll be working within a fun, passionate and vibrant team As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required undertake a basic criminal recordcheck prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students.Any offer of employment will be subject to asatisfactory criminal record check result. Unite Students is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome people of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, disabilities, religions and sexual orientations. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience within housing specifically? I am currently working with a regional housing association looking for a QS to join their team on a number of housing frameworks. The client in question have completed outstanding projects to date and endeavour to continue their successful performance. I am looking for a Quantity Surveyor with over 5 years experience, the suitable candidate can be from social housing or housing associations. Benefits £30,000 - £34,500 per annum - based upon experience Extensive holiday benefits Health Cover Government Pension Responsibilities Manage all housing resources of each required project to maximise planned gross margin Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks Manage authorisation and submission of projects variants, authorise the placement of all contracts, materials and plant orders Evaluate all costing and cash flow, and the work performed by sub-contractors Requirements: Relevant degree Ability to work autonomously Ability to organise and manage time effectively, taking responsibility for own projects Highly motivated and driven to succeed Ability to lead a team If you think you match the criteria and would like to find out more please call Lauren in the Newcastle office on: 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. 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.

Fabric Maintenance Technician (Area Maintenance Technician) We are recruiting for a mobile fabric maintenance operative (Area Maintenance Technician) to complete PPM and reactive maintenance of fabric and general building upkeep plus water and temperature checks and associated Legionella's scheduling. The role will cover the handyperson and improver duties associated with the maintenance of commercial facilities. Based from the North East area On Offer: The role is a permanent position paying up to circa £24,000.00 Mobile role and vehicle provided Circa 40 hours/week Mon-Fri (flexible) On call (frequency TBC) This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a number of site locations. The purpose of this role is to carry out non-technical repairs and handyperson tasks. You will also assist in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, electrical, and mechanical plant works at various sites with the lead engineers. All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with all Health and Safety legislation. Assist the engineers or other technicians with any major or minor maintenance work. Complete all necessary PPM's and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required. General fabric handyperson tasks and Legionella prevention tasks General painting, patch plastering, basic joinery, ceiling tiles, etc. Responding promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as necessary. Prioritising and completing minor fabric maintenance and repair work to agreed timescales. Ensuring all tools and equipment necessary to complete minor maintenance and repairs are available and serviceable at all times. Although aligned to an area for the purpose of PPM completion there may be times that the engineer will be required to attend other sites within the cluster to carry out work. Attend training courses as and when necessary by the company. Complying with the company Health and Safety Policy at all times. Assisting teams when requested. Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and develop a good working relationship with client colleagues. Carry out all tasks in accordance with specific KPI's. You will be part of a 24/7 call out rota. Requirements: Educated to GCSE / Standard Grade level as a minimum. Any trade qualifications would be advantageous. Previous experience in building maintenance is required. Ability to maintain and repair a range of equipment. Quality of repairs and maintenance. Speed and efficiency of work. Problem Solving. Valid driving license Good PC Skills - Apple and Android. Response to service call requests within agreed response times Achievement of PPM schedule within agreed timescales Maintenance of Health and Safety policy If you are interested then please click the APPLY button now PRS a re a leading specialist recruitment and search & selection consultancy within the Building Services, FM and Support Sectors. Please note if you have not heard from us within 5 days, then your application has not been successful. PRS is an equal opportunities employer.

Your new role Here at Highways England we manage one of the world's most advanced road networks. We care about the journeys our customers make, we want them to get home safe and well, and we want to connect our country to benefit our economy, business and our customers. We exist to connect the country, because we believe a connected country is better for everyone. Join us as a Quality and Performance Analyst helping us evolve business processes and embed improvement plans into our teams helping them deliver continuous improvement plans. You will deliver regional performance reporting, and support the implementation and embedment of performance measurement and management as an essential tool for effective contract management in line with the Delivery Plan. Where the use of Quality Plans is integral to the performance management of contracts, support the implementation and embedment of appropriate quality management practices within the region, including the use of available auditing arrangements in line with the Delivery Plan What you'll be leading on 1. Working collaboratively with regional and national operations teams (e.g. National Portfolio & Performance team) to implement performance reporting requirements, KPIs, and metrics that allow better understanding and visibility of the Region's performance against its targets. 2. Delivering the allocated work to deliver the audit programme (Contract Assurance Regime and Service Quality Reviews) for the region's contracts. Facilitate external audits; carry out data and trend analysis on audit findings and nonconformities. 3. Supporting the implementation of Quality Management for the region's contracts and use performance and trend analysis to identify improvements in quality performance, weighing pros and cons and including cost benefit analysis. 4. Implementing and auditing NHSS documentation to achieve certification. 5. Assisting in the development and maintenance of Quality Management documentation and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the region by ensuring that performance feedback and lessons learned are captured, owned, tracked and monitored through to delivery. 6. Delivering the allocated elements of the region's quality and performance reporting, ensuring that positive performance is recognised, and quality improvement plans are created to address poor performance. 7. Managing non-conformities (NCRs) and quality management points (QMPs), ensuring they are raised and closed out effectively. 8. Ensuring the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers and employees are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each service activity. Job Title Quality and Performance Analyst Reports to Job Title Quality and Performance Manager Division and Directorate Operations, Performance Assurance & Business Services Job Reference 21421B 9. Managing contract reference updates within Asset Delivery, (including Chief Highways Engineer memos and Interim Advice Notes) and assess the impact on operations. Coordinate between Scheme Delivery, Service Delivery, Commercial and Procurement and Finance to improve service delivery. To be successful Knowledge in quality and performance management, including experience of maintaining collaborative commercial relationships with the supply chain, and driving continual improvement and best practice Stakeholder engagement skills Good data and information management and reporting skills (including use of relevant tools /applications) Understanding of Quality Management Systems, quality measurement requirements and methods Experience of working on complex service based contracts (Highways construction and maintenance highly desirable) A bit about us Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future. Want to know more? Please click here for the full role profile Why you should join us At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation And finally And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

Curently recruiting for a civil engineering contractor in the North East who have recently been awarded several large contracts and are therefore looking to expand their growing workforce with an experienced supervisor/Manager to work for a Civils Contractor on new build housing. Are you looking to join a progressive civil engineering contractor working in the North East? Do you have a variety of experience working on Construction projects, including civil engineering, groundworks, concreting, Housing, Plotworks etc? Do you have SMSTS and First Aid? If so, please read on. This role will involve: Supervising Groundworkers, Plant operators and other gangs on site Ensuring Health and Safety is adhered to Ordering Materials, PPE and other equipment Organising and motivating workforce Liaising with other management Liaising with other contractors and the client on site Please get in touch with Darryl Sherriff on should this interest you! 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.

HMYOI Deerbolt - Temporary - £14.20ph Your new role As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Working for AMEY within HMYOI Deerbolt, you will need to possess a professional and mature attitude. Your main role is to ensure the planned preventive maintenance programme is in line with the specifications and work packages. You main duties will consist of:- Routine and Non-Routine Maintenance Painting Plastering Installing toilets Hanging doors Comply with the Prison's extensive Health and Safety Policy. To undertake out of hours call-out duties as per rota requirements. What you'll need to succeed Due to the challenging environment of the workplace, the ideal candidate needs to be able to think logically and systematically as well as possess a level headed approach to working. What you'll get in return You will in return have a guaranteed point of contact throughout the vetting and application process and weekly payment on submission of your time-sheet. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Our client based in Darlington is looking for a team of 2 joiners to work on their new build site. Job description: 1st and 2nd fix joinery Roofs, joists and general refurbishment work Working on new build properties Working towards high standards and specifications Adhering to Health and Safety regulations Must have valid CSCS and asbestos awareness certificate

We are currently recruiting for Refuse Loader's on a temporary basis, for our client based in Darlington. You will be required too: Loading bins safely onto the truck Collecting waste and recyclable materials from households and local businesses Segregating and sorting materials..... click apply for full job details

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a recent Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge? My client is a successfu and well established regional building contractor working on a number of residential schemes across the North East. We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commerical team: Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Car Allowance based on experience 27 days holiday Health Cover Pension Responsibilities Manage the commercial accounts of one or more projects Budget allocation and ongoing development Valuation of measured works and variations with customers Procurement of Secondary Sub-Contract packages including valuation of measured works and variations Cost control and forecasting including regular reporting of project P&L using data from our ERP system to produce accurate cost Administration of the Company's contractual obligations and entitlements with both internal and external teams Requirements Excellent communication and team-working skills but also capable of working on own initiative Proficient capabilities in using MS Office suite, ERP and other company software packages, COINs Working knowledge of JCT and NEC Sub-Contracts If you think you match the criteria and would like to find out more please call Lauren in the Newcastle office on: 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. 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.

Our client is one of UK's leading metal and cladding systems manufacturer and they looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. Responsibilities Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements Preparing accurate take off..... click apply for full job details

Plumber - Temporary on-going - Barnard Castle - HM Prison Service - Maintenance As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Working for AMEY within HMYOI Deerbolt, you will need to possess a professional and mature attitude relevant qualifications ..... click apply for full job details

A leading group of construction companies who work across multiple sectors including (but not limited to) infrastructure, civil engineering and construction are on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join their civil engineering team. The successful Quantity Surveyor will report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor..... click apply for full job details