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Transport Officer

Thrive Oldham is recruiting a Transport Officer for the Leicestershire area. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1 To ensure that the services are delivered for the benefit of the people of Leicestershire. 2 To support effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities. To liaise and consult with other departments and establishments, managers, staff, parents/carers, other customers, and contractors etc. attending meetings with clients and represent Passenger Fleet Team in a professional capacity. 3 To ensure activities are delivered in the most efficient and effective manner as possible ensuring the effective organisation of fleet activities and vehicles. 4 To prepare technical reports for Members, partners, customers and stakeholders where appropriate. 5 To support the performance management of services and teams through contributing to the departmental business planning process as required. 6 To support with the performance management of the team, applying creative and focussed interventions to increase performance, productivity and team morale 7 To assist the Team Manager and Transport Managers with employee selection, recruitment, induction, training and development, attendance management, monitoring and disciplinary procedures 8 Provide training and development of employees, drivers and escorts to improve the provision of services, contribute to efficiency savings; and promote workforce capabilities in order to respond to flexible work demands 9 To manage and lead a dedicated team of employed staff and contingent workers in accordance with agreed performance standards. Providing front line day to day supervision to all Drivers and Escorts to ensure all operational aspects of the Passenger Fleet Unit operate effectively and efficiently. 10 To ensure detailed health and safety plans for individual passengers and routes are adhered to; to ensure the development of risk assessments, method statements and safe working practices for transport activities and to ensure all accidents and incidents are reported and a written investigation completed. 11 Carry out Annual Performance Review interviews and undertake assessment of driver and escort performance, to promote workforce development and career progression 12 To chair workforce meetings, staff surgeries and produce written communication for drivers and escorts. 13 To research and provide information, advice and support to colleagues, customers and other departments on fleet related issues. 14 To offer advice on the effective and efficient planning of routes for transport services both manually and through using available ICT systems. 15 To inspect operational depots ensuring Landlord responsibilities are being met along with our responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Legislation and Environmental legislation. 16 To inspect vehicles and liaise with the Fleet Services team over defects and identifiable faults. Ensuring that all activity within the service complies with health and safety requirements, the 'O' licence obligations, quality management policies and procedures, and standing orders pertaining to the work of the service 17 To prepare quotes and provide and collate financial data for recharging commercial services provided by the Fleet Unit to both internal & external partners. 18 To provide specialist H&S advice on appropriate seating and wheelchair restraint systems for all Passenger Fleet vehicles as and when requested. 19. To deputise for Transport Manager or cover a co-ordinator role as and when required. 20. Identifies and develops new commercial opportunities to generate income and manages costs effectively. 21. Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies. Special Factors · The nature of the work will involve the jobholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours, currently the team operates a rota covering 6am to 2pm &/or 10am to 6pm. · The nature of the work will involve the jobholder carrying out work at different locations than their designated base. · The post holder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the service. · Expenses will be paid in accordance with the Local Conditions of Service. 7.4 hours per day over 5 days £13.70 per hour

Logistics

Leicester

Up to £13.70 per hour

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Forklift Truck Driver Counter Balance

Thrive Bolton are looking for an experienced FLT Counterbalance warehouse operative to join a prestigious family run business in Bolton BL4. Duties will include: Stock replenishing Preparing materials Using FLT throughout the warehouse Picking & Packing Key skills: Excellent communication skills Basic Math & English In date FLT Counterbalance licence Previous experience driving FLT truck (minimum 1 year) Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 £12 per hour

Industrial

Bolton

£12.00 - £13.00 per hour

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our company based in Preston who are actively looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join and expanding manufacturing client on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Working as part of a wider engineering team, your overall objective as electrical engineer is to maintain and enhance all machinery performance, optimising output, and safety, whilst reducing engineering downtime. What you will need to succeed Demonstrate a track record in electrical maintenance, electrical repair. Proven skills in fault finding on 3 phase control circuits. Excellent working knowledge of PLC's (Siemens or Allen Bradley). Ideally educated to NVQ 3/ONC/HNC Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent. Previous experience working in an automated FMCG production site, Some mechanical engineering skills to ensure that the site and plant equipment is maintained to a continuous high safety standard. What you will receive in return: To £46,500 per annum (DOE) + Overtime Working a 2 day on/2 night on 4 off rotating shift. Excellent employee benefits What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO

Commercial

Preston

Up to £46500 per annum

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Gardener / Landscaper

Thrive Oldham are currently recruiting for a temporary Gardener/Landscaper to work for the local authority in Hyde. This is a temporary position and is to start immediately. Location: Hyde Hours: Mon-Weds, 7.30am-4.30pm and Thurs & Fri, 7.30am-4.00pm Pay Rate: £11.44 Pay Rate after 12 wks: £12.80 per hour Assignment: Temporary Job Role: Carrying out general cleansing and grounds maintenance duties across the Borough. Such work regularly involves the use of powered mechanical equipment, e.g. mechanical road and precinct sweepers, tippers, etc. using a range of light tools and machinery, e.g. hand mowers, strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters etc. Main duties and responsibilities: Fly-tipping removal Mechanical street cleansing Litter picking Empty litter bins Graffiti removal Hedge trimming includes cutting back obstructive vegetation Strimming Removal of dead animals/syringes The cleansing of play areas and other similar facilities Cleansing of buildings, e.g. public toilets, sports changing rooms, park pavilions, depots and Similar Operations run facilities Chemical spraying and weed spraying, etc. To assist in staging various events Requirements: Full driving licence desirable but not essential. Experience in environmental maintenance tasks relevant to the work of the post. Experience in using powered and mechanical garden machinery relevant to the work of the post. Able to work under pressure and to high standards in terms of time and work quality. Able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions with appropriate protective clothing/equipment providing it is safe to carry out such duties. About You: Adhere to the rules of wearing the correct PPE at all times. Must be fit and healthy as a lot of walking is involved. Experience in a similar role is desirable. Able to use own initiative and be a team player. Have an excellent work ethic, reliability, and ability to learn new skills. As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal via the Benefits App. Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants, and UK attractions. Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7. Health & wellbeing services: including online health check and Gym discounts. 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly. Payslips & pensions information. Thrive Group are acting as an employment business in regards to this role. INDOLD

Industrial

Hyde

£11.44 - £12.80 per hour

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Mig Welder

Thrive Group are delighted to be recruiting for a MIG Welder for our client based near Chippenham on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Undertake production activities as required ensuring that products are accurately manufactured in an effective and timely manner. Seek to continuously improve the production processes to extend efficiency, quality and meet the changing needs of the business. What you will need to succeed: MIG Welding experience essential Mechanical aptitude Enthusiastic, ''can do'' attitude Team player, flexible approach Able to work to deadlines Manual handling What you will receive in return: Competitive salary Monday to Friday full-time Suportive and friendly team What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah.collins@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO

Commercial

Chippenham

Negotiable

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Assembly Operative

Thrive Oldham are recruiting for our well-established client in the Needham Harleston area. They provide a wide range of goods and services to industrial and manufacturing markets throughout the UK and in Europe including pallets, packaging, agricultural inspecting boxes, a large range of tools, workwear and safety equipment, and property services. We are currently looking to recruit an Operative/Labourer to work in our Saw Shop in the Norfolk location. The suitable candidate will need the following experience: * General labouring experience * Hand held tool experience * Making and repairing wooden pallets * Comply with the companies health and safety procedures * Product inspection experience * Manual handling experience Please note: you will be required to work in an open work environment which exposes you to all season weather elements, therefore you will need to be willing to work indoors and outdoors. You will need your own British Safety Standard Shoe/Boots All other PPE and weather wear are provided Days of Work: - Monday to Friday Hours of work: Rotating Days/Afternoons Salary :£10.50 Job Types: Full-time, Temporary potentially ongoing As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal via the Benefits App. Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants, and UK attractions. Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7. Health & wellbeing services: including online health check and Gym discounts. 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly. Payslips & pensions information. Thrive Group are acting as an employment business in regards to this role INDOLD

Industrial

Harleston

Up to £10.50 per hour

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