4 jobs found in Kent

Why join our Maidstone Region Field Team? As a business, Hermes is driven by our four values of; Do the right thing, Dare to be different, Strive for more and Be customer obsessed. It's because of these values that we are the UK's leading consumer delivery service handling over 300 million parcels per year and still growing. Because of this, sometimes our self-employed Couriers need a little assistance and that's where our Delivery Managers come in. You will be part and parcel in solving problems for our customers before they become real issues. It's an old cliché but no two days are the same which makes for an exciting and fast paced working environment bringing you both challenge and reward in equal measure. We are currently looking to recruit a Delivery Manager to work on a 4 months fixed term contract which will start as soon as possible and run through to the end of our busiest time of year (Christmas) 31st December 2020 There is a possibility that this could lead to a permanent position, although this is something we are unable to guarantee at this moment in time. What you will do: Act as a point of contact for when our self-employed Couriers have issues or need help and guidance. Think of it as part problem solver and part community hero, keeping our self-employed Couriers motivated and safe. Ensure that all work has been allocated and picked up by our self-employed Couriers and where this may not be the case, find solutions to ensure that our customers' delivery is achieved. Review data to ensure our self-employed Couriers are performing and are on track and where relevant, step in to check if there are any issues and offer appropriate solutions to ensure customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for the engagement of self-employed Couriers working out of a number of delivery units within a set geographical area. You will be the face of recruitment for your delivery units, ensuring you have full coverage for your area and ensuring that self-employed Couriers are welcomed and enjoy a great induction experience. Submit reports and data to continually improve the service we offer. You will be accountable for cost management and budgeting. Monitoring and driving improvement across a number of performance measures including speed of service, standard/next day delivery, collections, C2C, claims/enquiries and end of life to ensure customer and client satisfaction. Essential skills and experience required: A full UK car driving licence with less than 6 penalty points as you'll drive between sites across your region. The ability to deal with people and conflict, you will need to be able to think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems. You must be highly organised and efficient in being able to prioritise and manage sometimes conflicting problems as they arise. A good geographical knowledge of the local area that you will be responsible for. You will be required to work on a weekend on a rotation basis and must also be available to deal with any major problems/issues outside of the usual 9-5 as and when they arise. Availability to work over the Christmas period. You will already have previous experience of managing a team, coaching and interviewing/recruiting people. Without all this experience, unfortunately we will not be able to consider your application. Experience gained within the parcel, supply chain, FMCG or logistics industry isn't essential, but it would sure help, but we welcome applications from anyone who has worked within a 'Field' based role where you have managed large teams across multiple sites/locations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint etc. What we can offer you: We can offer you a competitive salary, company car, 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) and 3% contribution into your pension. On top of this, we offer a great range of flexible benefits that aim to provide something for everyone, so whether you want shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare we've got you covered. This really is a great opportunity to prove yourself and to 'get your foot in the door' with a fantastic company. At Hermes, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, we thrive on it and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Apply Today!..... click apply for full job details

Location: Womenswold, near Canterbury Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Fixed term contract up until end of March 2021 Interview Date: Thursday 20 August Working as part of a dynamic team, reporting to the Neighbourhoods Team Leader, you will be instrumental in providing services to tenants to ensure properties and estates are well managed and maintained. The role will manage a patch of properties, undertake home visits and interviews to advise and resolve housing management issues and monitor low-level anti-social behaviour cases. To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience of managing housing stock and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders face to face, in writing and by telephone. You will also have demonstrable achievements in dealing with cases of anti-social behaviour and the ability to be flexible in approach to changes in the working environment. If you think this sounds like you, but you would like to know what life is like as a Neighbourhood Housing Manager, read Meet Vitra, Neighbourhood Housing Manager If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to join our Neighbourhoods Team,please click on the button above to see the job description or if you would prefer a printed version, please email Email this job to a friend Town & Country Housing is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity...... click apply for full job details

Working as part of a dynamic team, reporting to the Neighbourhoods Team Leader, you will be instrumental in providing services to tenants to ensure properties and estates are well managed and maintained. The role will manage a patch of properties, undertake home visits and interviews to advise and resolve housing management issues and monitor low-level anti-social behaviour cases. To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience of managing housing stock and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders face to face, in writing and by telephone. You will also have demonstrable achievements in dealing with cases of anti-social behaviour and the ability to be flexible in approach to changes in the working environment. Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Fixed term contract up until end of March 2021 Interview Date: Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August. JOB DESCRIPTION If you think this sounds like you, but you would like to know what life is like as a Neighbourhood Housing Manager, read Meet Vitra, Neighbourhood Housing Manager . (Since this article was written, Vitra is now Neighbourhoods Team Leader for West Kent) If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to join our Neighbourhoods Team,please click on the button above to see the job description or if you would prefer a printed version, please email Town & Country Housing is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity...... click apply for full job details

Highways Engineer - Kent A Multi-disciplinary design consultancy who are at the forefront of sustainable designs and measures and innovative thinking are looking to add a Highways Engineer to join the engineering team in their new Kent office. They are a forward-thinking practice who operate in a range of sectors working with both private sector clients and local authorities. As a Highways Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on major prestigious projects within Kent and across the Southeast, enabling you to advance your career, whilst giving you the freedom to achieve personal growth and development. Requirements of the role To assist in the design and delivery of a range of highways engineering related projects on behalf of both public and private sector clients Assist junior staff to ensure that their project work is technically correct Assist Project Managers to ensure that deadlines are met and within budget Respond to client and customer enquiries and ensuring that their needs are met Managing projects in accordance with Client requirements to exceed their expectations Ensure all project files are up to date and comply with the QMS system Work closely with team members and other Project Centre Staff To assist the Senior and Principal Engineers with report writing and preparation Development of conceptual design and producing engineering designs and details in accordance with project requirements Visits to site as required Always use best practice About you Professional qualification or equivalent Working towards professional Chartership. Self-motivated with good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Possess strong analytical ability and a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and current design standards Able to communicate / liaise effectively and professionally with the design team, clients, and contractors The position comes with £27,000-£35,000 Private health cover 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays Yearly Professional Membership of your choice A variety of training programmes supported by PCL Professional development and opportunities to progress To apply or for more information please send your CV to or call ...... click apply for full job details