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Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential – EBD And LD Experience

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Deputy Manager – Children’s Home
£37,000 – £43,000
Based In Walsall – WS9

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on families while ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and care.

Responsibilities

  • Support the unit Manager in day-to-day management and operations of the unit- Maintaining a compliant, safe and homely environment
  • Act as a role model and mentor to staff, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of care and ethical practice.
  • Serve as the Deputy Manager, taking legal responsibility for the service and acting as part of the senior professionals within the team.
  • Ensure the young people receive the best care
  • Help to lead in safeguarding efforts, ensuring all vulnerable individuals are protected
  • Placement & Record Management: Help to oversee placement plans, admissions, discharges, and ensure accurate, detailed record-keeping.
  • Work closely with social workers, health professionals, local authorities, and the Therapeutic Team to provide holistic support
  • Help to supervise report writing and attend court to provide evidence when necessary.
  • Promote the health and welfare of the young people, ensuring all needs are met in a safe, homely environment.
  • Foster an open, supportive environment for residents and ensure effective communication within the team.
  • Create a supportive and safe environment for children, adhering to safeguarding policies and legislation.
  • Maintain high standards of care and monitor consumer satisfaction.
  • Assist the Home Manager and support staff in compliance and rota management.
  • Safeguard children by reporting concerns as per company policies.
  • Plan shifts and allocate duties to staff daily.
  • Supervise and mentor staff, including new hires during their induction.
  • Work with placement plans and risk assessments to ensure continuity of support for families.
  • Maintain written records for monitoring by social workers.
  • Advocate for families’ rights and promote positive outcomes.
  • Complete necessary administrative tasks for smooth operations.
  • Ensure effective handovers and meet the medical needs of families.
  • Take overall responsibility for shifts when directed and assist with quality assurance.
  • Participate in the on-call system and cover emergencies as needed.
  • Work a flexible 7-day shift pattern, including nights and weekends

Requirements

  • Hold a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Either hold or be committed to completing Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for health & social care children & young people services
  • Minimum two years’ experience working in social care
  • Experience leading and motivating a staff team
  • Knowledge of legislation and Ofsted requirements
  • Flexible and willing to go the extra mile

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on families while ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and care.

Please note due to client specifications we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship, or have less than 6 months left on current right to work with no plans in place for renewal (new visa application reference will be required)

Transport Manager

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We are looking for a transport manager for our client based in Stockport. Working Monday to Friday you will be responsible for our clients busy transport Operations

Duties

  • Oversee daily transport operations ensuring full compliance with road haulage and driver regulations.
  • Monitor and manage driver compliance, including tachograph analysis and working time adherence.
  • Maintain and schedule vehicle servicing, MOTs, and inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
  • Act as the company’s O-Licence holder, ensuring adherence to all DVSA and legal transport requirements.
  • Manage driver performance, training, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
  • Maintain detailed administrative records for fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and compliance audits.
  • Review operational performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Support senior management with strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

We are looking for someone who currently holds their Transport Managers CPC and newly qualified applicants welcome to apply as long as you have a strong background in transport operations.

Interested please apply today for immediate consideration

Optical Assistant

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Optical Assistant – £26k – Sheffield – Are you looking for a high end independent that will progress you into a DO?

What you will be doing

  • Dispensing to all levels.
  • Working with a team of 10 and a high end independent practice focusing on clinical care and offering premium products
  • Working with the Optom to make sure handovers are done correctly.
  • Working Full time – 38 hours over 5 days including some Saturday work and late nights

What you will need

  • Experience working as an Optical Assistant.
  • Registered with the GOC.
  • Can work well with a team or independently.

Perks of the role

  • A salary starting at £26k.
  • 5 weeks holiday (33 days including bank holidays)
  • Opportunity to progress into a Dispensing Optician
  • Instore Discount for yourself, Friends and Family.
  • Team building days away.
  • 1 free pair of glasses per year.
  • Free parking is available

If you would be interested in learning more please send me an email at Regan@hsc-recruit.co.uk and we can discuss it further.

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Finance Manager

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Finance Manager
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 DOE
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP | Permanent, Full Time

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established regional business. You’ll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function.

You’ll lead weekly and monthly reporting processes, manage budgets and forecasts, and provide insight that drives regional performance. This role blends operational oversight with hands-on finance work and is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions
* Lead the finance team, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
* Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
* Manage monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting, liaising with external auditors
* Oversee cash management, working capital, and compliance with governance standards
* Streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across the finance function
* Produce management reports and deliver clear financial commentary for stakeholders
* Support audits and joint venture reporting where applicable
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for systems and reporting

About You
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Strong management accounting experience in reporting, cash management, and forecasting
* Proven experience leading a finance team
* Excellent Excel and systems knowledge
* Strong analytical skills with commercial awareness
* Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

Desirable:
* Joint venture accounting experience
* Construction or housebuilding background
* Knowledge of VAT, DRC, CIS
* Familiarity with COINS or similar ERP systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing regional business, influence strategic financial decisions, and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll have ownership, lead a dedicated finance team, and be empowered to drive real impact.

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Optical Assistant

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Optical Assistant – £25.8k – £29k -Banstead- do you want unlimited progression with plenty of support and a high end independent?

What you will be doing

  • Dispensing to all levels.
  • Pre screening.
  • Contact Lens Teaching.
  • Working with the Dispensing Optician and completing 3 way handovers
  • Working with supportive colleagues to make sure patients have the best experience possible.
  • Working 5 days per week 08:30am – 17:30pm with alternate Fridays and Saturdays off with no Sundays or bank holidays!

What you will need

  • Past experience working within Optics.
  • Experience working with the general public.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Perks of the role

  • A salary going up to £29k.
  • An instore incentive.
  • Continuous support and courses available for career development.
  • Staff and family instore discounts
  • 28 days holidays
  • Company sick pay.
  • Team building days.
  • No Sundays or Bank holidays.

If you would be interested in this great opportunity please send me an email Regan@hsc-recruit.co.uk

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Mechanical Design Engineer

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We are looking to recruit a Ju2-3 years experience interested in working on innovative projects producing bespoke solutions for a variety of manufacturing and engineering applications

You will be working in a focused design team who working on complex projects from inception to delivery in a commercial environment.

YOUR NEW ROLE

The core focus of the role will be to design, develop and test mechanical components and integrate them with electronic systems. You will carry out mechanical design and modelling using the Solidworks CAD software, assist with the review and finalisation of models and designs produced by senior engineers and be involved in the acquisition of materials and assemble prototypes systems

You will also have some involvement with installation, maintenance, modification and assembly of equipment when needed, generate and maintain Bill of Materials and feedback any suggestions on appropriate improvements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This post would suit a flexible engineer who wishes to pursue a career in Mechatronics who has a good understanding and 2-3 years practical experience of Mechanical CAD Design and Modelling (preferably with SolidWorks). You will need a good understanding and practical experience of schematics for electronic and electrical systems, be capable of the design, development and testing of mechanical components and electronic systems and be able to product, edit, read and interpret mechanical drawings. A HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics would be a distinct advantage

Experience of 3D printing techniques and limitations would be ideal as is any practical hands-on experience of mechanical assembly, drilling, tapping, filing, cutting etc and the ability to read and interpret electronic and electrical schematic diagrams and be able to follow these

Schematics. Experience of cable assemblies and electrical test and debugging would be an advantage

JOIN THE TEAM

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with genuine year on year growth, good career and technical development opportunities and a class-leading product portfolio. They have a strong collaborative environment with a true vision for future growth and development enabled through a team focused approached to delivering solutions to clients

APPLY NOW

If you would like to be a part of something exciting and develop your skills and career within mechanical design please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

Finance Manager

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Finance Manager

Permanent | Full-time | Office-based – Leeds

We’re delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a key hire within the organisation and offers a hands-on, commercially focused finance professional the opportunity to take real ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the business through a period of change.

Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and ensuring accurate, timely management information across two operating entities.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of all accounting activities up to trial balance, while overseeing a small, experienced finance team. This is a practical, detail-driven role suited to someone who enjoys getting into the numbers, tightening controls, and being a dependable presence within a close-knit business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts to trial balance for multiple entities

  • Reconciling VAT, PAYE, bank accounts, and balance sheet control accounts

  • Reviewing and improving purchase ledger, cash book, and creditor payment processes

  • Supporting the Financial Director with consolidated reporting, analysis, and governance

  • Line managing the Purchase Ledger/Payroll and Credit Control team members

  • Driving consistency, compliance, and improved financial controls across the business

  • Supporting the transition from Sage to a new ERP/MRP system

  • Assisting with the move from weekly to monthly payroll

  • Working closely with operations, production, HR, and senior leadership

This is a fully office-based role and will suit someone who enjoys being embedded in the business and collaborating face to face.

About You

You’ll be a methodical, reliable finance professional who takes pride in accuracy and compliance. You’ll be confident managing core accounting processes and comfortable rolling up your sleeves when required.

Essential experience:

  • Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)

  • Strong background in management accounting or company accounts

  • Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations

  • Experience preparing accounts to trial balance

  • Previous experience using Sage Accounts

  • Confidence managing or supervising a small finance team

Desirable experience:

  • Manufacturing or production environment exposure

  • ERP/MRP system implementation or migration experience

  • Practice background with a move into industry

Why Apply?

This is a critical continuity hire offering long-term stability and influence within the finance function. The role has been created to strengthen the team, improve resilience, and allow the Financial Director to focus on governance and strategy.

If you’re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager role where your work genuinely matters – and where process improvement, structure, and accuracy are valued – this could be an excellent next step.

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Lead Engineer

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Lead Engineer (Multi-Site)


Major Recruitment are proudly working in partnership with a leading FMCG company in the UK for their Scottish site in the Glasgow area. With sites all over the UK, we are recruiting for a Lead Engineer to support the wider business, with regular travel required.

The Role:

  • Lead and support engineering teams across all sites.

  • Drive consistent maintenance standards and system usage.

  • Use maintenance data to improve performance and reduce downtime.

  • Manage major engineering projects and asset upgrades.

  • Maintain safety, compliance, and engineering best practice.

  • Provide senior technical support during urgent issues.

  • Work closely with operations leadership to align priorities.

About You

  • Strong engineering leadership experience.

  • Industrial or process environment background.

  • Comfortable balancing hands-on tasks with strategic duties.

  • Confident communicator and problem-solver.

  • Experienced with CMMS / maintenance systems.

  • Full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

Send over your updated CV to be considered for this role.

Warehouse/ FLT Bendi and Counterbalance

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We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity, for a Warehouse/ FLT Bendi and Counterbalance, in Telford. The Warehouse Operative position works from 08:00- 16:55, Monday – Thursday, and a 13.00pm finish on a Friday, and offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour on a temporary – permanent basis.

Responsibilities for a Warehouse Operative/ FLT Bendi and Counterbalance:

  • Manual Handling up to 25kg
  • Loading and Unloading pallets of finished products
  • Preparing stock for distribution
  • Ensuring all products are loaded correct to customer specification
  • Maintaining, Completing and Processing dispatch paperwork
  • Following direction of the warehouse manager
  • Following all health and safety guidelines at all times

Requirements for a Warehouse Operative/ FLT Bendi and Counterbalance:

  • Ability to continuously lift products up to 25kg
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a small team
  • Counterbalance and Bendi

Bonuses for a Warehouse Operative / FLT Bendi and Counterbalance

  • Free onsite parking
  • Holiday accrual
  • Company Pension

For more information on the Warehouse/ FLT Bendi position Major Recruitment – Telford Branch.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you as to whether we are able to progress with your application, within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles that we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our clients. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous, and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing operation. The role is focused on maintaining production equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting safe, continuous operations in a high-volume environment.

The Role:

  • Provide electrical maintenance support across production and packaging areas.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on automated and semi-automated machinery.
  • Respond to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, completing repairs safely and effectively.
  • Work with PLC-controlled systems to fault-find and support production improvements.
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, food safety, and site standards.
  • Accurately record all maintenance activities using the CMMS system.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
  • Liaise with production and engineering colleagues to prioritise maintenance activities.

About You:

  • HNC / NVQ / SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong experience in an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Competent with PLC fault finding.
  • Experience working with automated production and packaging machinery.
  • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
  • Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
  • Proactive, hands-on engineer with a strong safety focus.
  • Able to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented with good communication skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.