522 Contract Based jobs in the United Kingdom

We are a well-established electrical company offering a wide range of services, we are registered with the NICEIC as an Approved Contractor and specialise in General Electric work, as well as renewables, for both residential and commercial settings. Due to growth in business, we are looking for and experienced Electrician to join our small team.

Working 40 hours a week you will receive a competitive salary, plus company van, iPad, personal pension, 29 days holiday including bank holidays and private healthcare. We are a friendly team with a good work ethic covering the Surrey, Hampshire and London areas, looking for likeminded people living within a 30 minute commute from the Basingstoke or Camberley areas. As a qualified and experienced electrician, you may be seeking an employed role having been contracting or running your own business or simply seeking a new challenge having worked in a similar role.

Reporting to the 2 company Directors, who have 15 years of combined experience within the industry, and working with 4 others within the team, the role is a mixture of residential and commercial electrical tasks.

You will be expected to travel to site each day, some days may hold several different locations within a reasonable commute with tasks as follows but not limited to:
• Installing residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Performing routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Identifying and repairing breakdowns, faults and malfunctions
• Testing and inspecting electrical systems
• Designing electrical systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Certifying the compliance of electrical installations

To be successful for this role you will have the following:
• Experience in both commercial and residential electrical repairs & installations
• City of Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
• Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391) qualification
• 4 years of professional experience
• Driving license

This exciting newly created role can offer the suitable candidate variety, continuous growth and investment in our staff. In return you will receive a competitive salary, plus company van, personal pension, 29 days holiday including bank holidays and private healthcare, working as part of a friendly team.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.

Implant/ Reading up to £35K!
Organising transport by air, road and sea.
Customer Services and completion of Dangerous Goods paperwork.
Invoicing, job costing and undertaking export documentation.

Key Duties:

• Completion of end-to-end forwarding activities as the individual role requires.
li>Completion of Dangerous Goods paperwork for all modes of transportation
• Work closely with internal and external customers.
• Focus on customer service.
• To organise transport by air, road & sea
• Use of Next Gen/MS office as requested.
• Ensure invoicing, job costing, CIA, Netting, and milestone are updated within the required timeframe.
• Month end department compliance
• Customs Entries
• Cost control
• Assist senior forwarders, Supervisor and line manager where required.
• Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadline.
• Resolve queries from customers and suppliers.
• Ensure Best Practice models are adopted.
• Work closely with the Operations manager for Internal and external rates reviews.
• Remain in contact with customers and suppliers to maintain relationships.
• To take part in customer reviews when required to build up visibility and relationships with customers.
• Assist sales and management with customer development.
• Maintain clean desk policy.
• Operate within companies QA system.
• Any other tasks as directed by their supervisor or line manager.

We are a well-established electrical company offering a wide range of services, we are registered with the NICEIC as an Approved Contractor and specialise in General Electric work, as well as renewables, for both residential and commercial settings. Due to growth in business, we are looking for and experienced Electrician to join our small team.

Working 40 hours a week you will receive a competitive salary, plus company van, iPad, personal pension, 29 days holiday including bank holidays and private healthcare. We are a friendly team with a good work ethic covering the Surrey, Hampshire and London areas, looking for likeminded people living within a 30 minute commute from the Basingstoke or Camberley areas. As a qualified and experienced electrician, you may be seeking an employed role having been contracting or running your own business or simply seeking a new challenge having worked in a similar role.

Reporting to the 2 company Directors, who have 15 years of combined experience within the industry, and working with 4 others within the team, the role is a mixture of residential and commercial electrical tasks.

You will be expected to travel to site each day, some days may hold several different locations within a reasonable commute with tasks as follows but not limited to:
• Installing residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Performing routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Identifying and repairing breakdowns, faults and malfunctions
• Testing and inspecting electrical systems
• Designing electrical systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Certifying the compliance of electrical installations

To be successful for this role you will have the following:
• Experience in both commercial and residential electrical repairs & installations
• City of Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
• Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391) qualification
• 4 years of professional experience
• Driving license

This exciting newly created role can offer the suitable candidate variety, continuous growth and investment in our staff. In return you will receive a competitive salary, plus company van, personal pension, 29 days holiday including bank holidays and private healthcare, working as part of a friendly team.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.

Site Based Wireperson

Bridgewater – Somerset

Competitive Salary

VIQU has partnered with a leading systems integrator in the nuclear sector to recruit a Site-Based Wireperson to join their long-term project. They are seeking an experienced E,C&I technician or Wireperson with strong panel wiring skills, to be successful in the role you must be comfortable working on-site in highly regulated nuclear environments and willing to travel to customer locations across the UK when required.

Key Responsibilities of the Site Based Wireperson:

• Modify and wire control panels and marshalling cabinets using electrical schematics, including cable glanding, terminations, and panel modifications.
• Update issue logs, red-line drawings, and liaise with site, design, or commissioning engineers to resolve issues.
• Perform equipment builds, safety checks, wiring tests, insulation resistance tests, power-up checks, and other project-specific hardware tests.

Key Requirements of the Site Based Wireperson:

• Experience of E, C & I installation and Control Panel wiring.
• Must work well in a team.
• Able to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams, general assembly drawings, wiring schedules and parts lists. 
• Must be prepared to travel and work away at customer sites.
• Full UK Driving License.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website  or at (url removed) .

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Site Based Wireperson

Bridgewater – Somerset

Competitive Salary

Implant/ Reading up to £35K!
Organising transport by air, road and sea.
Customer Services and completion of Dangerous Goods paperwork.
Invoicing, job costing and undertaking export documentation.

Key Duties:

• Completion of end-to-end forwarding activities as the individual role requires.
li>Completion of Dangerous Goods paperwork for all modes of transportation
• Work closely with internal and external customers.
• Focus on customer service.
• To organise transport by air, road & sea
• Use of Next Gen/MS office as requested.
• Ensure invoicing, job costing, CIA, Netting, and milestone are updated within the required timeframe.
• Month end department compliance
• Customs Entries
• Cost control
• Assist senior forwarders, Supervisor and line manager where required.
• Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadline.
• Resolve queries from customers and suppliers.
• Ensure Best Practice models are adopted.
• Work closely with the Operations manager for Internal and external rates reviews.
• Remain in contact with customers and suppliers to maintain relationships.
• To take part in customer reviews when required to build up visibility and relationships with customers.
• Assist sales and management with customer development.
• Maintain clean desk policy.
• Operate within companies QA system.
• Any other tasks as directed by their supervisor or line manager.

MaxiCoffee is a French company with a deep passion for the world of coffee.

We believe that sharing a coffee is an act of thoughtfulness and a way to bring people together.

We love to introduce others to the world of coffee because it has the power to encourage human and social growth.

Our company ethos is founded on three inseparable pillars that create a unified whole: a framework, a structure, and collaboration.

A key part of this framework is living by our values: solidarity, enthusiasm, dependability, perseverance, and harmony.

Lavazza Professional - a successful company of the Lavazza Group - is the competent partner for beverage supply in the workplace. Our successful global beverage systems offer a wide range of products from high-quality coffee and tea, coffee specialties to cold drinks and soups. Our snack and beverage vending machines with high-quality drinks create enjoyable moments in every company.

Do you want to make a difference? Are you a team player with a hands-on mentality? Then you'll fit in with us! With us, you can expect a lively environment, a motivated team and exciting and varied topics and projects with plenty of creative freedom.

We are looking for you as a buyer, located in Basingstoke, North Hampshire with regular travel to France - this is an essential part of the role.

The Buyer manages a portfolio of local UK suppliers across multiple product categories, aligned with the company’s purchasing strategy. This is working with digital platforms, analyzing data, consumer usage, this is not just about purchasing products in a procurement capacity.

They work closely with Supply Chain , Commercial , and Finance teams to ensure the relevance of the product assortment , optimize commercial conditions , and achieve profitability goals .

Key responsibilities:

· Source, select, and contract with suppliers.

· Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.

· Coordinate with commercial teams to adapt the offer based on customer needs and market trends.

· Collaborate with the supply chain to secure supply and optimize flows.

· Contribute to the definition and implementation of the local sourcing strategy.

· Develop, build and understand the digital buying world.

· Learn to understand business and consumer needs and analyze data.

Activity Overview

As MaxiCoffee expands its digital presence into new markets, the Buyer for the UK will play a pivotal role in shaping the local product portfolio. This involves strengthening relationships with local branches of existing suppliers and establishing partnerships with new suppliers that align with both market demands and commercial objectives.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Director and operating within defined guidelines, the Buyer’s core responsibilities include:

· Conducting comprehensive market, supplier, and product analysis.

· Understand the importance to the business, customers and have an ability to analyze and adapt.

· Onboarding new suppliers and products, negotiating key terms (including pricing, delivery schedules, payment conditions, lead times, guarantees, etc.).

· Engaging with suppliers to negotiate prices and purchasing agreements.

· Continuously evaluating and optimizing commercial conditions.

· Monitoring supplier performance and category-specific KPIs.

· Overseeing all aspects of negotiation, including pricing, contractual terms, and promotional initiatives.

· Managing Product database efficiently.

· Coordinating with internal departments regarding supplier updates and changes.

· Supporting trade marketing negotiations.

· Facilitating the development of strategic partnerships.

The Buyer serves as the primary local contact for suppliers and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, logistics) dedicated to the UK market, while maintaining close alignment with the central purchasing team to ensure consistency with company goals based in France.

Across all responsibilities, the Buyer upholds MaxiCoffee's core values, fostering strong supplier relationships and seeking solutions that create value for customers, the company, and its partners.

Responsibilities

The Buyer manages their supplier portfolio, oversees supplier relations and performance, and monitors activities to align with Maxi Coffee's strategy.

Skills

· Organised and precise in assigned tasks

· understanding of the company's operations and organisation

· Languages – Fluent in English, French and German advantageous.

· Adaptable to rapid change

· Compliance with company procedures

· Skilled negotiator aligned with company values

· Able to analyze issues and suggest solutions

· Capable of summarizing work and reporting progress

· Experience in purchasing products for digital services essential.

Personal qualities

• A self-starter,
• dynamic, responsive and willing to share
• Ability to work in teams and cross-functionally
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to prepare and deliver proposals
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer-centric approach with a solid buyer experience and an appetite for digital commerce.
• The right to work within the UK must be in place, no sponsorship will be offered for this position. The successful candidate maybe subject to completing and satisfying a DBS check. Full back ground checks will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a buying or procurement role, preferably within a supply chain or logistics environment.
• Proficiency in procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Why join us?

Competitive salary - £41,500.00 plus profit and performance related bonus of 10%

Amazing company benefits including pension, wellbeing package, Group life assurance and benefit portal.

If you are passionate about procurement and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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