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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport / Operations Coordinator to join a well-established company
Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary:
Competitive Salary of £42,500 Plus Per Annum, Depending on Experience & Qualifications.

Location:
Orkney KW17.

About The Role:
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day transport activities, ensuring compliance across the fleet, supporting drivers and maintaining a high level of service for customers.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of the aggregate/construction industry and can effectively multitask and manage priorities. You will ensure smooth operations by, coordinating resources, facilitating communication, solving operational problems and managing administrative tasks

Candidate Requirements:
Key duties include maintaining strong, professional relationships with hauliers, businesses, staff, liaising with Sub-contractors, Quarry Manager and Ready-mix Concrete Operations Manager to ensure service levels are maintained. You will be proactive in your approach to booking transport, shipping, arranging external haulage, organising truck maintenance/mots/repairs and brake tests, ensuring that all relevant legislation is adhered to such as health and safety regulation (IOSH qualification desirable) and any industry-specific best practice guidelines.

Accommodation may be available

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

• The Laboratory Manager, Geochem has overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of the operations infrastructure of all Geochem facilities at the Orkney site
• Through continuous improvement, optimize the utilization of the laboratories and capacity to ensure throughput and quality according to client's requirements and compliance with our integrity program
• Planning and developing of operational requirements for the areas of responsibility and to ensure the smooth running of these facilities

Ensure that the overall production and quality objectives for the Geochem facility under his / her control are achieved.

• Collectively manage and utilise the laboratory resources (human resources, equipment, IT software & hardware and training) to ensure a sound operational infrastructure in the Geochem facility.
• Through sound applications, ensure the required quality standards in the Geochem. department is achieved
• Manage customer complaints and claims through a systematic approach and with clear resolve within the required timelines
• Liaising with the clients regarding queries, concerns, and all relevant technical matters.
• Overall accountable for the provision and planning of resources as well as the technical requirements for all major projects in the division.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement in the department to ensure that client and industry demands are met.
• Accountable with Health & safety procedures and protocols and ensure that these are adopted, implemented in the department and communicated effectively to all laboratory employees.
• Ensure continuous improvement in terms of market requirements through applicable method development and modification of existing services on demand and to continuously looking at broadening the company's scope of accreditation.
• Responsible for effective cost control to ensure maximum benefit for the customer, without compromising the quality of the services and products.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
• Lead, coach and develop the operating team in the laboratory
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation and compliance with the SGS quality management system
• Accountable for meeting Business budget revenues and profitability forecasts
• Responsible for building and maintaining a single, cohesive and motivated team, focused on client service & satisfaction with a high level of collaboration between technical groups
• Responsible for long & short term strategic operational development of the Geochem facility
• Contribute ideas and support to global Minerals structures within the Group
• Responsible for setting annual budget targets for revenue and profit for the Geochem department, in collaboration with Regional SGS Geochem Manager.
• Must have local technical product knowledge
• Develop budgets for specific local projects and new services
• Responsible for appropriate service level as per agreement with clients.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent
• Business qualification an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a commercial laboratory environment

Additional Information

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

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Trainee Project Manager - Technical Apprenticeship, SSE - Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Netherton, Peterhead, Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen

Salary range £24,580 per annum Duration Permanent - Full Time Working hours N/A Location Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Netherton, Peterhead, Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen Closing Date October

This two-year programme is designed to develop your understanding on delivering projects in line with clear objectives and making decisions to manage stakeholder expectations. You will work alongside a multi-skilled team to deliver the project to time, cost, and quality requirements.

The Trainee Project Manager programme is designed to offer you support towards achieving a Level 8 Project Management qualification and the opportunity to complete your qualification whilst applying your learning in the workplace.

You will be collaborating with the Project Manager to plan, execute and monitor projects, ensuring timely completion of project tasks and deliverables. You will be communicating with stakeholders to understand project needs and goals, whilst demonstrating SSE core values. You will work towards developing a clear understanding of safety management systems and best practices along with ensuring project teams align with our safety culture.

Completion of the Trainee Project Management programme can lead to career development within SSEN Transmission as an Assistant Project Manager while you build your experience to progress to become a Project Manager. You will be leading Large Capital Projects, delivering substation, overhead line, and cable projects ranging in value from £0m to bn.

You will gain real hands-on experience on our key sites, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer you a structured yet challenging development programme where you will have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential. You will be assigned a Project Manager that will help manage your day-to-day activities on site, ensuring that you get the breadth of knowledge and experience to help you complete your training.

What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to be:

• Highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.
• Flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team.
• You will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites.
• Be comfortable with working away from home.

The Apprenticeships and Trainee opportunities | Early careers at SSE page on the early carers website will give an overview of the 4 stage recruitment process (at the bottom of the page). We encourage all candidates to complete the 4 stage process before applying.

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Salary:
Up to 40K

Region:
Eastleigh

Closing Date:
31/08/2025

Grounds Maintenance Operative/s (Mobile) Required for the start of the new season (March)

Are you looking for a new challenge, new year new start

Have you been over looked for a promotion

Have you had broken promises by your employer or previous employers…then read on

We require mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative/s within the Southampton/Wessex and surrounding areas this is a mobile role and pick up/drop off can be arranged depending on your location.

You must have

Must have commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience

Experience of using hand held power tools, such as petrol mowers, strimmers hedge cutters etc

A valid drivers license advantageous

The job

Mobile round working on various multi site commercial properties such as retail parks, supermarkets, offices, schools & colleges, parks and open spaces

Regular visits carrying out planned maintenance or reactive work on sites

Working within a small team

Some customer interaction to ensure the client is happy with the works carried out

The Company

A well established grounds maintenance organisation who have a strong nationwide presence within the UK, offering training and development who also reward hard work for our staff, having strong core values promoting a good working environment for our people. Pick up and drop off can be arranged depending on your location. Full PPE, tools and equipment are all supplied.

Permanent positions and other opportunities are available for the right candidates

£30k-£40k + based on 48hr per week pay through an annualised hours programme. (Overtime maybe available at a premium rate but not guaranteed)

UK Landscapes Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer with no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation, Applications are welcome from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Role Purpose

To provide and promote specialist professional nursing care within the scope of practice of a specialised clinical professional.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential
• It is essential to have a Nursing Diploma or Degree
• A postgraduate qualification in Primary Health Care is essential (One-year basic diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment or Treatment and Care)
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
• A Dispensing Course certificate is essential
• The incumbent must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse with additional qualification in Primary Health Care
• MS 365 proficiency
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

• Patient assessments - health history, physical examinations, interpreting vital signs and tests.
• Formulate, implement, guide and control a specialist nursing care action plan.
• Carry out medical practitioners' treatment requirements and report-back.
• Coordinate the multi-disciplinary and changing patient or environmental conditions.
• Appropriate referral of patients to a medical practitioner
• Prescribe and dispense medication in the absence of a pharmacist or medical practitioner where necessary and within the scope of practice.
• Counsel patients and their family concerning their condition, treatment and social consequences (if any).
• Educate patients or other parties on the prevention of illnesses and the promotion of good health.
• Provide healthcare professionals with information on patients as required and in accordance with company and professional standards.
• Attend to the social and rehabilitative needs of the patient to optimally integrate the patient into the normal working and social environment.

People Management and Coaching

• Investigate gaps in the clinical performance of subordinates and initiate corrective measures to address performance.
• Conduct clinical performance assessments.
• Supervise the practical training of learners.
• Develop lesson plans and provide training to other nursing staff and to other healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Promote a team approach in relation to the delivery of patient care.
• Provide leadership in terms of specialty nursing care required by the patient.

Cost Management

• Provide input on the annual budget with regards to specialty equipment.
• Participate in stock audits.

Administration

• Extract and compile various reports.
• Develop appropriate care standards for all levels of staff within their specialty.
• Provide information about patient care / environment / trends in the unit at meetings.
• Auditing of nursing care plans.
• Keep abreast with new technology and changing legislation and apply within area of responsibility.
• Reporting of occupational diseases and injuries.

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Instrumentation Manager has overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of the operations infrastructure of the ICP-OES, AAS, ICP-MS, and the preparation laboratories pertaining to these sections. Through continuous improvement, optimize the utilization of the laboratories and capacity to ensure throughput and quality according to client's requirements and compliance with our integrity programs. Planning and developing of operational requirements for the above-mentioned sections to ensure the smooth running of these facilities, and overall production and quality objectives for the Geochem are achieved.

• Collectively manage and utilize the laboratory resources (people, IT, software &hardware and training) to ensure a sound operational infrastructure in the Instrumentation sections
• Through sound applications, ensure the required quality standards in the Geochem department is achieved.
• Manage customer complaints and claims through a systematic approach and with clear resolve within the required timelines
• Liaising with the clients regarding queries, concerns, and all relevant technical matters.
• Planning of resources and technical requirements for all major projects in the areas of accountability.
• Continuous improvement in the areas of responsibility to ensure that client and industry demands are met.
• Assist with Health & safety procedures and protocols and ensure that these are adopted and communicated to all laboratory employees.
• Method development and modification of existing services on demand and to continuously looking at broadening the company's scope of accreditation, this is to be done with the assistance and sign off, of the Technical Specialists.
• Cost control without compromising the quality of the services and products.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
• Lead, coach and develop the operating team in the laboratory.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation/compliance of the
• organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Representative SANAS document
• R-03)
• Ensure that production targets are set and Managed on daily basis.
• Has the responsibility and authority to fulfill the role of Technical Manager as per ISO17025
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Responsible for the Reports that are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• National Higher Diploma – Analytical Chemistry
• National Diploma – Analytical Chemistry

Experience

15 years post graduate experience in analytical chemistry, in particular ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and AAS, as well as management of a section

Additional Information

Required skills:

• Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes
• Able to work with technical and management staff
• Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal
• Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Has extensive knowledge of international standards and specifications used by the industry
• Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Holds self and others accountable
• Works well under pressure.
• Challenges the status quo
• Fluent English

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible to lead, plan, organize and execute the quality management system in the Geochem laboratories in the short and medium term.

• Implement the quality control strategy for Analytical Services laboratory divisions in line with overall corporate strategy.
• Assist QHSE Manager in strategic accreditation processes.
• Assist line management with the implementation of ISO 17025.
• Evaluate improvement systems.
• Assist laboratories with corrective and remedial actions and complaints.
• Assume overall management/accountability and responsibility in ensuring that all remedial actions/complaints/IR findings are closed out within agreed timeframes.
• Provide training on quality and technical related matters.
• Create quality awareness at all staff levels.
• Assist with management reviews.
• Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability.
• Evaluation of Proficiency Tests.
• Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation / compliance of the organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Rep SANAS document R-03).
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Applicable Post-Graduate degree or diploma
• Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance qualification
• Working knowledge of ISO17025
• Knowledge of work processing packages, MS Word, Excel and Abode Writer
• Code 8 driver's license

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative position / reporting
• Minimum of 5 years in the field of Analytical Services
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience
• Fully acquainted with LIMS (CCLAS) system
• Full knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
• Full knowledge of internal auditing
• Good co-ordination and management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail

Additional Information

Required Skills:

• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
• Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
• Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
• Speak, write and understand English

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Production Planning Manager / 2IC has the overall responsibility for the planning of samples through the processes and client communication of the laboratory at the Orkney site. Through continuous improvement and optimize the utilization of the laboratory's throughput according to client's requirements. Ensure that the overall production for the Geochem facility under his / her control is achieved.

• Plan and prioritize a production schedule for the jobs/projects in according with lab capability and client requirements.
• Implement and control the production schedule.
• Review and adjust the schedule where needed.
• Where possible, do forecasting and planning for upcoming projects or changes in scope for existing projects. Communicate these finding to senior management team.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, human resources and management.

• In conjunction with Section Manager and/or Laboratory Manager:

• Formulate changes, improve workflow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.

• Monitor effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department/s, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Assist with decisions making about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement to ensure production targets can be met.

• Direct communication with clients daily on:

• Status updates on new and existing projects.

• Re-negotiating timelines or schedules as necessary.

• Prepare and maintain production reports

• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement on production targets
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or at least 10 years' experience in an Analytical Lab.
• Minimum of 5 years' solid management experience,
• Qualification in Business improvement initiatives will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a commercial laboratory environment.
• Familiar with SGS analytical practices
• Minimum 5 years' experience in customer relationship management
• Strong knowledge of SLIM
• Previous experience in production planning will be an added advantage.
• Previous analytical and technical laboratory experience an advantage
• Good knowledge of ISO17025 requirements

Additional Information

Required Skills:

• Good co- ordination and proven management skills.
• Advanced level of competency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), to perform word processing, spreadsheet database tracking data and written client communications.
• Statistical evaluation techniques advantageous
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight timelines.
• Ability to prioritize activities and be flexible to adjust to a variety of situations.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with various departments and levels of staff.
• Possesses excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills - Must be fluent in English.
• Possesses strong teamwork and project management skills.
• Results oriented with a strong performance, cost management, and bottom-line orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to depersonalize situations and focus on the business objectives.
• Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results;
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously;
• Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving;
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls;
• Holds self and others accountable

Compliance and Authority

• Utilize company resources in accordance with SGS procedures.
• Initiate changes on material and human resources, where and when needed to ensure production targets are met.
• Liaise directly with clients on status of projects, methods, queries, complaints and costs
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system.

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To focus on new to bank acquisition of SMME and Enterprise business clients (turnover of R10-R300m per annum). Act as a sales representative in fulfilment through the intermediary process through transactional product sales (Transactional Accounts, Online Banking, Cash, Merchant Acquiring, Lending and Savings & Investment products) to deliver and enable provincial teams to achieve sales targets, growth of client base and align with the overall Client Coverage consumer objectives.

Qualifications
Qualification

• Business Commerce Degree

Experience

• 3-4 years experience in Client Solutions in a Banking Sales environment
• Proven sales track record in the financial services industry
• Knowledge of the bank's products and services
• Experience in preparing and motivating Credit applications is essential

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

• Checking Things
• Managing Tasks
• Convincing People
• Establishing Rapport
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies

• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Client Retention
• Risk Management, Risk Identification and Risk Reporting