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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0409/ / /BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Our Role

We are looking for experienced Overhead Line Chargehands to join our teams working on our UKPN contract. The Chargehand Linesperson will be the responsible party for leading teams of 2- or 3-person teams in the erection of poles, changing transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required.

We have secured a 5 year contract with UK Power Networks, providing support across their ED2 Distribution Network Programme. We will be providing services across all distribution assets, including overhead lines, underground cabling and substations on LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. From the 1st April 2023, our teams will be working across the southwest Chilterns, Borehamwood and the Bedford/Cambridge area.

We are looking for someone to:

• Carrying out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of UK Power Networks.
• Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with Site Supervisors regarding and specific site issues.

• Experience of working on an Overhead Lines electrical networks
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
• Pole Top Rescue
• IPAF 1B Qualification
• Manual Handling
• Working at height
• Winch operation
• NRSWA Qualification
• DNO operational authorisation (UKPN)
• Clean Driving Licence

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Our Role

We are looking for experienced Overhead Line Chargehands to join our teams working on our UKPN contract. The Chargehand Linesperson will be the responsible party for leading teams of 2- or 3-person teams in the erection of poles, changing transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required.

We have secured a 5 year contract with UK Power Networks, providing support across their ED2 Distribution Network Programme. We will be providing services across all distribution assets, including overhead lines, underground cabling and substations on LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. From the 1st April 2023, our teams will be working across the southwest Chilterns, Borehamwood and the Bedford/Cambridge area.

We are looking for someone to:

• Carrying out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of UK Power Networks.
• Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with Site Supervisors regarding and specific site issues.

• Experience of working on an Overhead Lines electrical networks
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
• Pole Top Rescue
• IPAF 1B Qualification
• Manual Handling
• Working at height
• Winch operation
• NRSWA Qualification
• DNO operational authorisation (UKPN)
• Clean Driving Licence

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

We are looking for a qualified plumber to join our Wiltshire team on a permanent basis.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be using your skills and experience to complete plumbing repair works in our properties across Wiltshire, supporting the team to find a first-fix solution at every opportunity. 

You’ll be working in our customer’s homes and sometimes in void properties, so you’ll have a customer service focus with an inquisitive mind to get to the bottom of the problems. You’ll predominantly work alone but there is always someone on hand to support you where required. 

Your tasks could include –

• Installation of new or extension of existing domestic hot water systems
• Plumbing works associates with kitchens, bathrooms including over bath showers and shower trays
• Liaising with merchants to obtain the correct materials
• Following construction drawings
• Communicating with our customers, keeping them informed of works outstanding

About you

You’ll have a plumbing qualification, NVQ or equivalent or demonstrable time-served experience working in a plumbing role. You’ll be able to identify causes and specify materials required to rectify plumbing issues.

You’ll be working in a team of operatives, delivering excellent customer service working together to improve our customers homes. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to get the job done.

You’ll be working in our communities, so being happy to communicate with both customers and colleagues will be really important.  You’ll take pride in your customer service and endeavour to first fix at every opportunity.

We will supply a company vehicle to get you around, so you’ll need a full, UK driving licence. You’ll need to be willing and able to take part in an out of hours rota. You’ll also be willing and able to comply with facefit regulations.

What’s in it for me

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• Flexible working – whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• Enhanced leave
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

Ready to apply?

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.

Successful candidates will complete a basic DBS check.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

We may interview candidates throughout the advertising period.

Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiaries.

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Are you an experienced Multi Trade Operative, carpentry and plumbing, with extra skills such as tiling and plaster?  Our Wiltshire team is looking for the right person to join their Response team.

What you’ll be doing

You’ve probably guessed, and you’re right, you’ll be completing carpentry and plumbing responsive repair works in our customers homes in the Wiltshire region. We’ll also call on your knowledge and experience to support the team with other skills Internally, you’ll be known as a carpenter level 2 or plumber level 2 depending on your main skillset.

You’ll be working in our customer’s homes, so you’ll have a customer service focus wanting to do a great job every time. 

No two days are the same. You’ll carry out a number of jobs in a day with your work shared with you via your handheld device, your PDA. Primarily you’ll work alone but you’ll be part of the wider responsive repairs & voids team so there’s always someone at the end of the phone to support you.

About you

You’ll have a carpentry or plumbing qualification, NVQ or equivalent. You’ll be able to identify causes and specify materials required to rectify carpentry issues. You will also have additional skills such as being able to tile and plaster.

You’ll need to be a confident user of IT, your work is shared via an iPad and you’ll need to control & manage your van stock electronically.

You’ll be working with a variety of teams and communicating with them regularly, so you’ll be confident in managing expectations of both internal and external customers. As you’ll be in customers homes daily, you’ll understand the importance of delivering a great customer service and will endeavour to first fix at every opportunity.

We will supply a company vehicle to get you around, so you’ll need a full, UK manual driving licence. You’ll work in the Wiltshire area but may be required on occasion to support our other regional teams.

You’ll have a flexible approach to work and will be willing & able to take part in our out of hours rota. You’ll also be willing and able to comply with facefit regulations.

What’s in it for me

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• Flexible working – whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• Enhanced leave
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

Ready to apply?

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.

Successful candidates will complete a basic DBS check.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

We may choose to interview during the advertising period.

Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.

Are you an experienced electrician looking for a new journey?  If so come and join our Wiltshire team. 

You’ll bring your proven track record of carrying out electrical installations in a domestic dwelling to support the electrical team. Your work is scheduled in for you and jobs are shared with you via an electronic handheld device (your PDA) so you’ll be comfortable using technology and IT systems.

You’ll work alone primarily, so you’ll be confident working to your own initiative, but you will get plenty of support from your team.  The team get together for team meetings, and you’ll attend toolbox talks for regular training and company updates.

You’ll be given a company vehicle to get around, so you’ll need a full UK manual driving licence. You'll be about and about working in customer's homes throughout the region.

You’ll be an ambassador for us with a “can do” attitude and a right service, first time mentality. You’ll enjoy providing high quality service to our customers whilst being the friendly face of Aster.

About You

You’ll be a fully qualified electrician, holding an AM2 qualification or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in domestic electrical installations. You will carry out inspection and testing to British standards to a set programme, advising on progress and completing all necessary records in hard and electronic files as required. 

As an electrician, you’ll know that safety is priority therefore you’ll have knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and will carry out all works in line with this. You’ll also have a good understanding of health & safety regulations.

You’ll be motivated with a focus on customer service as you’ll be in our customers’ homes every day.

You will be customer facing, take pride in your work, have good problem solving and installation skills and be willing to become a key contributor to providing an excellent level of service and customer satisfaction.

You’ll also liaise with our internal colleagues to ensure works are completed and any ongoing works are logged appropriately. You’ll have a flexible approach to work with the ability to take part in an out of hours standby rota within your region.

You’ll be able to work effectively in a team and autonomously when necessary and have enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and an ability to keep calm in difficult situations. Good communication skills both verbally and written are essential for this role. You will need to be willing and able to meet face fit requirements. As mentioned, you’ll be provided with a company van so you’ll need a full, UK driving licence.

What’s in it for me?

We invest in our people because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. Therefore on top of a generous salary you will be given access to our amazing benefits:-

• Tool allowance of £204
• A van and fuel card to get you around Wiltshire
• You will be required to be on the out of hours/standby rota with a good renumeration package.
• Uniform, you can choose what you need to keep you safe and comfortable at work
• A Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Enhanced leave for those big moments in your life on top of the standard 27 days (plus bank holidays)
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us therefore you will be given access to our unique wellbeing programme to ensure you and your family are supported
• Access to learning programmes to help develop you in your role
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised thank you and monthly and annual awards

Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? We thought so and we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please use the information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement. We will interview throughout the advertising period.

If you are successful in being selected for an interview you will be asked to complete a practical exercise.

You will be required to undertake a basic DBS check if successful.

Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.

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In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at various location around Bristol and Wiltshire. As our Sales Consultant, you will carry out all aspects of the day to day running of the sales hub/development in accordance with the customer journey, taking ownership for the sales process with customers, maintaining necessary records and documentation during all stages of the sales progress across a number of sites and house ranges within the sales hub/development and delivering successful continual sales at all sites within the sales hub/development.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Mileage allowance
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience working in a customer facing role delivering under pressure
• Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone-based business development.
• Proven track record of successfully completing the sales process with customers
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets
• Excellent IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Strong negotiation and sales skills
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• A friendly, trustworthy, and professional attitude
• Comfortable using multi-channel forms of communication
• Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
• An interest in property and the housing market
• Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
• Willing to travel to all sales sites within the division, including regional offices
• Willing to work weekends

Desirable…

• 5 GCSEs / GCE or equivalent including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above)
• A Levels in any discipline

• Ensure all relevant Standard Operating Procedures, sales and all other policies & procedures are understood and adhered to, and that mandatory training requirements are kept up to date.
• Implement Vistry’s continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
• Assist with internal or external audit as required in line with Vistry Values of ICQ.
• Use Vistry systems to perform and execute your role requirement to drive excellence and ensure clarity of information records for business needs and demands.
• Conduct yourself with internal and external stakeholders as ambassadors of Vistry.
• Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity for sales on your designated development(s).
• Manage and implement new innovation in fulfilling the business targets on new home sales and negotiate with customers to ensure the best sales outcome.
• Awareness of local market and economic conditions.
• Travel to all designated developments to undertake pre booked customer appointments.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all relevant Vistry house types, build progress and availability within the designated developments, to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site’s and house types, to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of purchase options.
• Proactively sell customer extras and manage implementation across all reservations to drive additional profit for the Company.
• Respond to all cancellations making every effort to ‘save’ and if necessary, re negotiate the reservation, identifying the reason for cancellation and offer any suitable alternatives on other Vistry developments.
• Work with the Site teams to understand the build progress to provide customer information as required.
• Work alongside colleagues within the designated developments to ensure all aspects of the sales process is communicated to the team, customer and relevant stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for all company property, equipment and presentation across each site within the specified developments.
• Maintain the sales arena including show homes on the development in line with brand and company standards.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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