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Work From Home Research Panelist Focus Group (Remote)
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Work From Home - Research Panelist / Focus Group (Remote)
Part-Time | Remote Work Opportunity | Flexible Schedule
About This Opportunity
We are seeking dedicated individuals to participate in legitimate market research studies as remote research panelists across the USA. This role involves completing paid surveys, participating in focus groups, and contributing to clinical research studies from the comfort of your home.
Position Overview
As a Research Panelist, you will provide valuable insights through various research methodologies including online surveys, phone interviews, and virtual focus groups. This is an excellent supplemental income opportunity that allows you to work on your own schedule while contributing to important market research initiatives.
Key Activities:
- Complete online surveys and questionnaires (5-30 minutes each)
- Participate in phone interviews and virtual focus groups
- Provide feedback on products, services, and market trends
- Maintain accurate records of participation
- Follow research protocols and guidelines
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Computer or mobile device with reliable internet connection
- Quiet workspace free from distractions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong reading comprehension and communication skills
- Smartphone with camera or webcam for verification purposes
Compensation & Benefits
Earning Potential: $50 to $00 USD per month for regular participants
- Survey completion: 0.25 - 5.00 per survey
- Focus groups: 50 - 300 per session
Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling - work when convenient for you
- No commute required - 100% remote work
- Skill development in market research and data analysis
- Supplemental income opportunity
- No educational requirements or previous experience necessary
Work Environment
This is a fully remote, part-time position with flexible hours. Participants typically dedicate 1-3 hours daily to maximize earning potential. Work can be completed evenings, weekends, or during personal downtime.
Application Process
Qualified candidates will undergo a brief verification process to ensure eligibility for research studies. All personal information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with privacy regulations.
Important Note: This position is designed as supplemental income and should not be considered full-time employment. Earnings depend on study availability and individual participation levels.
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Central Business Support Officer - NN1 1ED
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You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council .
About the roleAt West Northamptonshire Council, we have a well established Central Business Support Team. The team currently supplement our existing Business Support arrangements and work across the entire authority from Adult Social Care to Planning, Education, Transport, Corporate Services, Housing and Communities, and Finance and Benefits.
This is a full time fixed-term contract up until the 31st March 2026, but we are passionate about retaining and developing our staff where we have opportunities to do so.
The role is part-flexible which means that you will likely spend the majority of your week working from one of our office locations, with a couple of days spent working from home. The main base will be at One Angel Square in Northampton, but you may on occasion be asked to work alongside teams in our Towcester and Daventry office locations.
For further information or an informal conversation about the roles, please contact . We are aiming for interviews to take place during early October.
About youWe need bright and dedicated individuals, passionate about working towards making a positive difference for their local community. You will be highly organised, capable of managing and prioritising conflicting tasks, and will have a sharp attention to detail.
You will show resilience, teamwork, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues at all levels in the authority. You will bring new and innovative ways of working to the table, embrace change and continually evolve, as our new authority evolves.
You may not have experience in an administrative role, or have experience in the public sector, but you will be able to demonstrate your ambition to learn and will be driven by your attitude to deliver an exceptional service. We welcome applicants looking for a new challenge or looking to kickstart their career in local government.
You will need:
- A positive, responsive, and adaptable attitude
- Confidence to work independently
- An innovative and creative approach to work
- A team-driven approach to delivery
- A customer-focussed approach
- A willingness to learn new skills and work with different service areas
- Flexibility around where you work as depending on the project assigned, you may be working across our different offices or from home
Your skills will include:
- Excellent organisation and time management
- The ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and prioritise your workload
- Top-quality customer service
- Great IT skills and confidence with picking up new systems and software
- Acting sensitively and with integrity around confidential information
Care & Support Worker - NN1 1ED
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You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council .
About the roleThe Role is to work as a 'Care and Support Worker' for West Northamptonshire Council. The work will take place at Turn Furlong RIBU (Recovering Independence Bed Unit).
The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.
The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.
The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.
As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.
It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About youYou don’t need previous experience in social care, or qualifications, we will provide all the training and support you need to give you the skills and confidence be able to care for our residents.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills will be required to maintain records and assist with associated administrative tasks.
This role will engage with others in assisting with physical tasks requiring some modest manual dexterity. This might include basic cooking, domestic or other vocational activities where physical skills are needed to carry out tasks.
You will be required to have a basic understanding and ability to use computers for standard software applications, and have physical dexterity needed for this
Communication with others is central to the roles. Job holders will constantly interact with others for whom instructions and practical advice must be tailored in a manner appropriate to their needs.
Listening to others and working with them to achieve agreed outcomes is central to ensuring their wellbeing. Not all individuals will be able to express themselves eloquently, and others will need straightforward messages explained to them in clear, understandable and accessible terms.
Career development and training opportunities
Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.
All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.
We welcome applications from those with any level of experience.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Social Worker – Young Adults Team (Adult Social Care) - PE29 3AD
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We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
- A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
- Scalable retention payments of up to £,852 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment, in specific teams
- A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 /li>
- Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
About the roleWe have an opportunity for two full-time Social Workers in our Young Adult’s Team, for 37 hours a week.
Our Young Adults Team consists of Social Workers and Adult Support Co-ordinators who collaborate closely in a highly supportive environment . The team is led by four Senior Social Workers and the Team Manager. Team members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, supporting the professional development of newer members. Our team benefits from carefully managed caseloads that reflect their experience and skill set. There are numerous opportunities for joint working with various departments and provider services, ensuring that no two days are ever the same. There is always something new to learn!
Our Young Adults Team operates countywide from Scott House in Huntingdon. In addition to offering remote working options, the team enjoys an office in the vibrant town of Huntingdon, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and community facilities.
The Young Adults Team support Adults aged 18-25yrs with a diagnosed learning disability who have an EHC Plan. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and passionate individual who is dedicated to improving the lives of young people. You will work alongside other professional colleagues to promote the principles of personalisation, encouraging independence, choice, and opportunities for young people to develop their independence for adulthood. Occasional out-of-county travel may be required.
We are a fun, friendly, and supportive team that works together uniquely to improve the lives of the young people we support.
For further information about this role, please contact Dan Newman, Team Manager, on or
We are looking for exceptional Social Workers to join us on our journey. For an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on or e-mail .
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to serve the diverse the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and like to explore possibilities.
You must:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
- Hold a driving licence and have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Children's Social Worker and Senior Practitioner Positions - PE29 3AD
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We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
- A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
- Scalable retention payments of up to £,147 (Social Worker) and £ 118 (Senior Practitioner) over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support & Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams
- A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 li>
- Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
About the roleWe believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Children’s Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approaches in seeking the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.
We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to make the lives of our Children, Young People and their Families better. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.
If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on or email .
We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, so don’t wait to apply!
In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.
About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.
You must:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
- Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
We will not be able to accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme at the beginning of each year. For more information and to register your interest roles and be notified when we're recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers, head to our website .
Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Children's Social Worker – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub - PE29 6NP
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We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
- A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
- A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350
- Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
About the roleWe are looking for a Social Worker with extensive experience in Child Protection Services.
At the MASH, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to providing timely and appropriate services to children, young people, and families in our community. Our work is diverse and engaging, involving extensive multi-agency collaboration, often under tight deadlines. We focus on making swift, informed decisions to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their welfare needs are met in accordance with the Working Together guidelines. The nature of our work allows us to witness positive outcomes for children quickly.
You will be joining a highly effective and supportive team which is made up of both social care qualified and alternatively qualified staff. We are co-located with Health, Police, Adult Social Care, Early Help and Education colleagues, as well as a number of virtual partners. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at the Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon.
We pride ourselves on providing all workers in the MASH with a friendly, safe, and supportive environment to work in. This is a hybrid post with required days in the office and other days working from home.
If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on or email .
This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role will be required to work from a police building and therefore this post will be subject to the outcome of a Police vetting check.
About youYou will demonstrate your expertise in all aspects of safeguarding children in accordance with statutory legislation, with a solid understanding of threshold application. Your experience will include completing child and family assessments, S47 investigations, ICPC reports, court reports, and conducting joint safeguarding work with police and other professionals. You will have been involved in Child Protection planning, Child in Need plans, and childcare plans.
Additionally, you will possess a thorough knowledge of the impact of adverse childhood experiences, domestic abuse, exploitation, missing children, homelessness, neglect, and all forms of harm.
You must:
• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Social Worker - Children in Care - PE28 4YE
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We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
- A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)
- A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
- Scalable retention payments of up to £,147 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
- A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 /li>
- Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be
For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.
About the roleWe are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Children in Care Team!
Our aim in Children in Care is to achieve permanence for children and young people who become Looked After and to ensure that they are in a home which meets their needs, reflects their right to safety and security, and encourage them to reach their full potential at every stage of their development. We encourage all Looked After children and young people to meet their full educational potential and to promote both their physical and mental health.
We have vacancies in our South Team based at Noble House in Ely, and our North Team based at Scott House in Huntingdon and Awdry House in Wisbech.
If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on or email .
This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!
In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.
You must:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
- Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.
Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK
About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.Be The First To Know
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Sales Coordinator - Rugby
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Role: Sales Coordinator
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 + Commission
Location: Rugby
Duration: 1 year FTC
We have an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused Sales Coordinator to join our Commercial team in Rugby covering the East and West Midlands area to cover a period of maternity leave.
Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will develop and promote the company's hiring business, supporting in achieving KPIs and ensuring an exceptional customer experience through support and proactive planning.
You will be highly organised, driven, tenacious, a self-starter, confident, and reliable. Experienced in business development, customer service, administration and sales (office based). You will be working in a supportive environment, with positive and helpful colleagues.
As Sales Coordinator you will:
* Carry out structured business development, local and national campaigns, including winning new business within the area designated, in order to achieve order targets
* Review & finalise quotations and drawings against customer requirements
* Following up of live quotations in order to generate urgency in the sale and advance a client through to order
* Respond to customer enquiries to generate orders
* To maximise added value for every opportunity through promoting the full range of Building Services
* Create and maintain contracts using SAP
* Liaise with hauliers to arrange deliveries/collections including raising purchase orders
* Complete customer care programme to ensure maximum satisfaction, continuity of business and maximise referral opportunities.
Essential Criteria:
* Proven solid business development experience and activities (must be confident and comfortable with building new relationships)
* Strong administration skills, being able to submit requests and follow through with queries
* Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm
* Able to build wide and effective network of contact inside and outside the organisation
* Strong IT skills allowing you to effectively use internal systems, ensuring customer information is kept up to date and systems are aligned.
Benefits & Opportunities
* 25 Days Annual Leave
* Option to buy 5 additional days of annual leave
* Contributory pension
* Commission
As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.
We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.
Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on
Multi Skilled Operative - Peterborough
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Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Hourly rate: £15.32 per hour + additional hourly rate for merits (up to £4.73) and overtime where applicable
Location: Peterborough
We have an exciting opportunity for Multi Skilled Operative to join our successful team at Portakabin based in Peterborough.
In this role you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. Assembling and installing manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing and finishing to specification and within deadlines under the guidance of a line manager.
Role Responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Operative
* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.
* Plan and undertake the preparation/decoration of all external product surfaces
* Apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting.
* Carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc
* Carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc confirming drawing details.
* Undertake basic electrics inclusive of installing trunking and cable runs ,sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, under the supervision of an electrician
* Prepare units for safe transport
* Support craning in/out of buildings.
* Attend rectifications at client sites, interacting with our customers in a professional manner.
* Assist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.
Benefits & Opportunities
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave (carry over up to 5 days)
* Contributory pension
* Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards
As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
Our ideal candidate
* Strong ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks
* Experience gained within construction, with proven operational experience
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade)
* Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm
* Good organisation & planning skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.
We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.
Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on
Design Engineer - Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 9BX
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Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
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Why join Barhale?
- As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Design Engineer
The Role:
Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions Alliance. IOS is a medium complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.
Design Engineers will work across Civil, Mechanical and Process disciplines to develop design solutions for Water and Water Recycling Projects. Examples of the projects IOS deliver are as follows: Flow Monitoring, Pump Stations, Booster Stations, First Time Sewerage installations, Mains Laying and New Treatment Processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse key design options for review and agreement with the Project Engineer and the client. Ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design.
- Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment.
- Oversee the outputs for several processes, including P&IDs and datasheets, working with the Principal Designer to develop new solutions.
- Conduct engineering evaluations (with field inspections) and feasibility studies for water and wastewater projects, analysing data and identifying potential issues or improvements.
- Collaborate with Project Engineers and the Anglian Water Environmental Science Team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Escalate issues that may impact on time/cost/quality before they become a problem or exceed agreed timescales.
- Support the drive towards excellence in H&S, demonstrating applied knowledge and skills to produce safe designs to discharge your obligation according to CDM Regulations, standards, and accepted codes of practice.
Key Measures and Targets
- Successful delivery of the design phase leading to eliminate, reduce, isolate or control foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone who can be affected by the work or resulting product.
- Produce right first time, quality designs to meet the client's needs as efficiently as possible.
Key Relationships
- Regional Directors and Regional Managers
- Delivery teams – Project Delivery Managers, Project Engineers, Design Manager and Construction Managers
- Senior Authorising Engineer
- Regional HSEQ team
- Bid manager and estimating team
- Subcontractors and suppliers
- Clients
Essential:
- Minimum of HND or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering or equivalent, or able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
- knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.
- Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS Office Suite and relevant engineering design software packages.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve engineering issues.
- Strong project & organisational skills: able to prioritise tasks, manage designs and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Professional qualification and membership with a relevant industry body or institution
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- Profit share scheme
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
- Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
- Continuous service awards