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Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Ellesmere Port who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a secondmant. \n Based in Ellesmere Port, you will work a hybrid model with four days in the office and one day from home. \n This opportunity is ideal for a proactive finance professional looking for a broad and varied role, offering exposure across the full management accounting cycle whilst working closely with an experienced finance leadership team. \n Salary/Benefits: \n\n • £45,000 - £52,000 DOE\n, • 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract\n, • Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)\n, • Early finish every Friday\n, • Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Exposure to senior finance stakeholders\n\n Job Duties: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.\n, • Month-end processing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary against budget and prior year performance.\n, • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.\n, • Produce financial reports, KPI analysis and management information to support decision making.\n, • Assist with year-end audit requirements and external stakeholder requests.\n, • Support the maintenance of robust financial controls and governance processes.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the finance function.\n, • Partner with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insight and challenge.\n\n Who will I report in to? Head of Finance \n When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified. \n Ideal Experience \n\n • Previous experience supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.\n, • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis.\n, • Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero, Dynamics or similar ERP systems.\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities whilst meeting deadlines.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.\n, • Proactive and positive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance team.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Management Accountant to join a successful and growing business, gaining broad finance exposure while contributing to operational and commercial decision-making within a supportive environment.

Tax Manager - EMEA \n \n\n • Location: Chester, North West England (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office)\n, • Package: Up to £75,000 + 14% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance + LTIP + Excellent Benefits\n, • Languages: Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement\n\n \n The Opportunity \n \n A global, high-growth organisation is expanding its footprint across Europe and looking to hire a Tax Manager to help shape how that growth is managed from a tax perspective. This is a genuinely broad, multi-disciplinary role sitting at the heart of the EMEA tax function, spanning European direct tax, US GAAP reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and UK tax governance. \n If you're a European tax professional who wants more than a narrow compliance remit, someone who enjoys owning a portfolio of markets, working directly with the business, and having a real say in how the tax function evolves, this is built for you. \n \n \n The Role of the EMEA Tax Manager \n \n Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of European markets, working closely with local finance teams and external advisers to keep compliance sharp and processes running smoothly. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Manage the full direct tax cycle for the EMEA markets including corporate income tax return preparation with local external advisers\n, • Preparing and submitting US tax reporting (GAAP) including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions using TaxStream technology\n, • Managing UK-specific requirements including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO), Tax Strategy publication and Corporate Criminal\n, • Offence (CCO) Advising finance and business stakeholders on tax matters and building trusted relationships\n, • Contributing to the COE's strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement\n, • Monitoring developments across your markets, analysing their impact, and proactively communicating what matters to the people who need to know.\n\n \n Skills & Experience Required \n \n\n • Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement\n, • Be a qualified accountant and/or chartered tax adviser (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)\n, • Solid grounding in tax accounting, tax provisioning and statutory audit support\n, • Experience managing external advisers is ideal\n, • Confidence reviewing and signing off compliance deliverables\n, • The ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders\n, • A genuine interest in tax technology, process improvement and automation\n, • Strong personal organisation, ownership and the ability to juggle multiple markets and deadlines with ease\n, • Be organised, ownership-driven, and comfortable managing multiple markets and deadlines simultaneously\n\n \n Salary and Benefits \n Competitive salary up to £75,000. \n Benefits include: \n\n • 14% annual bonus\n, • £7,000 car allowance\n, • Long Term Incentive Plan eligibility\n, • Private family healthcare\n, • Attractive pension scheme\n, • Hybrid working model (50% home / 50% office)\n, • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and festive shutdown\n, • Career development and qualification support\n, • Modern office facilities with onsite benefits and parking\n\n \n How to Apply \n This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious international tax professional ready to step into a visible, influential European leadership role within a thriving global business. \n Send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – RENEWABLE ENERGY \n Chester | 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home | Permanent | International Business \n £65,000–£75,000 + Bonus & Benefits \n Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting close to projects, operations and the commercial side of a business? \n Do you like building things rather than simply inheriting someone else’s processes? \n We Do Group are partnering with a fast-growing international business operating within the Offshore Wind & Renewable Energy sector to recruit a newly created Project Accountant. \n This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, with the chance to build their project finance and reporting processes from the ground up. \n About This Business \n The business operates across the global offshore wind industry, delivering complex project work for clients throughout the lifecycle of offshore wind projects. \n They have entities across the UK, US, Poland and Taiwan, with projects spanning multiple international locations. The finance function is developing alongside the wider business, creating plenty of opportunity for someone to come in, make improvements and genuinely shape how things are done. \n The Role! \n This isn't a role where you're walking into perfectly established processes and simply keeping them ticking over. \n You'll be responsible for helping build the project finance infrastructure from scratch, working closely with the Group Financial Controller, Project Managers and the commercial/bid teams. \n There’s a really good blend of project accounting, commercial finance, business partnering, reporting and process improvement. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Building project-level reporting across the business\n, • Budget vs actuals and forecast-to-completion reporting\n, • Producing monthly project P&Ls with meaningful commercial commentary\n, • WIP calculations and project-level revenue recognition\n, • Monitoring project costs, margins, variances and commercial risks\n, • Purchase order controls and subcontractor cost tracking\n, • Project close-out analysis and feeding learnings into future projects\n, • Partnering with Project Managers across the UK and internationally\n, • Challenging and supporting operational teams around costs, resources and scope changes\n, • Supporting bids, tenders, pricing and project cost models\n, • Pressure-testing margins and commercial assumptions\n, • Improving systems, reporting and processes as the business continues to grow\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who enjoys being more than just the person producing the numbers. \n You'll need to be comfortable working directly with Project Managers and operational teams, understanding what's happening on projects and translating that into meaningful financial information. \n Equally, you'll need the confidence to challenge when something doesn't look right. \n You'll be joining a growing environment, so we're looking for someone who likes creating structure, improving processes and figuring things out rather than needing everything to already be in place. \n Wish List \n\n • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified\n, • Experience working within a project-based business\n, • Ideally experience across Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine, Construction or Engineering\n, • Strong project accounting experience\n, • WIP and revenue recognition knowledge\n, • Budgeting, forecasting and project P&L experience\n, • Strong business partnering skills\n, • Comfortable challenging non-finance stakeholders\n, • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills\n, • Experience building or improving reporting processes\n, • Exposure to bids, tenders or pricing would be a big advantage\n, • International or multi-currency experience would be useful\n, • Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a growing environment\n\n Why Join? \n\n • £65,000–£75,000 base salary\n, • Discretionary bonus – Group performance scheme currently being developed\n, • 4 days in the office / 1 day working from home, with some flexibility\n, • Private healthcare\n, • 28 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • On-site parking\n, • Statutory pension\n, • Brand-new role you can genuinely shape\n, • Opportunity to build project finance processes from the ground up\n, • Work closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership\n, • International exposure across a growing global business\n, • Commercial exposure alongside traditional project accounting\n, • Get involved with bids, pricing and decision-making\n, • Lots of process and systems improvement work\n

Better places, thriving communities. \n \n ROLE: Shift Electrical Engineer \n SHIFT : Day shift - 0600 - 1800, Night Shift 18:00-0600 Week 1 - 4 nights, 3 off Week 2 - 3 days 1 off 3 nights Week 3 - 3 off, 4 days Week 4 - 7 off \n LOCATION: Ellesmere Port \n \n At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Shift Electrical Engineer with HV experience to support the smooth, safe and continuous running of our fast‑paced plant. \n \n Role Responsibilities: \n\n • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete associated reports.\n, • Conduct fault‑finding, planned maintenance and reactive repairs for electrical plant.\n, • Support team members as directed by the Supervisor or Contract Manager.\n, • Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual time scales.\n, • Complete electrical installations and system upgrades on site.\n, • Supervise visiting sub‑contractors, ensuring safe and high‑quality work.\n, • Adopt a flexible approach to support other properties within the portfolio.\n, • Complete all documentation accurately and on time.\n, • Work safely and diligently, following company policies and procedures.\n, • Participate fully in training, appraisals and development activities.\n, • Undertake training in mechanical maintenance and assist the mechanical team when required.\n\n \n Required Qualifications: \n\n • Recognised electrical qualification, apprenticeship, or time‑served experience.\n, • IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (highly advantageous but not essential).\n, • Experience in HV switching (highly advantageous but not essential).\n, • Experience working with power supplies, lighting, meters, circuit boards and pumps.\n, • Ability to anticipate, diagnose and repair faults.\n, • Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and promptly.\n\n \n What's in it for you? \n\n • A supportive, values‑driven team environment in a high‑performing site.\n, • Opportunities for training, skill development and career progression.\n, • A workplace that encourages innovation, fresh thinking and continuous improvement.\n\n \n Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. \n We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. \n \n When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! \n \n We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). \n \n We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! \n \n Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. \n \n Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. \n Join our Mitie Team. \n \n Together our diversity makes us stronger.

Head of Business Operations \n Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits \n Location: Cheshire (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home) \n Employment: Full Time, Permanent \n \n We're recruiting an experienced Head of Business Operations to join an ambitious and growing technology-led business based in Cheshire. \n \n This newly created leadership role will become the operational backbone of the business, taking ownership of the internal running of the organisation and allowing the Managing Director and Technical Director to focus on commercial growth, innovation and customer delivery. \n \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll become a trusted member of the leadership team, with responsibility for HR, finance operations, business support, facilities, health & safety, suppliers and operational improvement. \n \n This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving business performance and genuinely influencing how an organisation grows. \n \n The Role \n As Head of Business Operations, you'll provide strategic operational leadership across the business, ensuring the people, systems and processes are in place to support continued growth. \n \n Working closely with the leadership team, you'll oversee the Business Support function while driving operational excellence across multiple departments. You'll enjoy improving processes, implementing new ways of working and creating accountability, whilst remaining close enough to the day-to-day operation to understand what the business needs. \n \n This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a growing SME, is commercially aware and wants the opportunity to shape how a business operates over the coming years. \n \n Head of Business Operations Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the business.\n, • Act as the Managing Director's trusted operational partner.\n, • Lead and develop the Business Support function.\n, • Provide leadership, direction and accountability across the support team.\n, • Take ownership of HR processes, employee lifecycle activities and recruitment.\n, • Oversee payroll, working alongside external payroll providers and accountants.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and operational financial reporting.\n, • Develop business processes, policies and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Manage facilities, office operations, IT assets and supplier relationships.\n, • Lead Health & Safety compliance across the business.\n, • Coordinate marketing activity alongside internal stakeholders and external agencies.\n, • Support customer events, exhibitions and wider business initiatives.\n, • Introduce operational reporting, KPIs and governance to support future growth.\n\n \n Head of Business Operations Benefits \n\n • £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience.\n, • Newly created leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.\n, • Direct partnership with the Managing Director and leadership team.\n, • Hybrid working (typically four days office-based).\n, • 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.\n, • Private healthcare for you and your family.\n, • Up to 5% employer pension contribution.\n, • Investment in learning, development and leadership training.\n, • Genuine opportunity to shape the future of a growing business with excellent long-term progression.\n\n \n Head of Business Operations Requirements \n\n • Current or recent experience as a Head of Business Operations, Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Practice Manager or similar leadership role.\n, • Experience leading operational functions within a growing SME environment.\n, • Practical operational HR experience, including employee lifecycle management.\n, • Experience overseeing payroll and working alongside external accountants.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.\n, • Experience improving business processes and implementing operational change.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive, hands-on leadership style with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.\n, • Able to work from the Cheshire office approximately four days per week.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience working within engineering, technology, professional services or another growing SME environment.\n, • Exposure to facilities management, Health & Safety or supplier management.\n, • Experience coordinating marketing activities, events or business development initiatives.\n, • Previous experience leading business transformation or operational improvement projects.\n\n \n To Be Considered \n Please either apply by clicking online or emailing Charlie.Doyle@hirecracker.com. For further information, call 01244 739301 or 07736 920086. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to suitability) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. \n \n Key Skills: Head of Business Operations, Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Business Manager, Operational Excellence, HR, Payroll, Finance Operations, Continuous Improvement, Hirecracker, HCOperations \n

An established manufacturing business is seeking a Planning Coordinator to join its Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced production environment. This role is 4 days a week on site with one day working from home a week. Working closely with production, logistics, procurement and customer service teams, you will play a key role in ensuring production plans are executed effectively, materials are available when required, and customer demand is delivered on time and in full. This is a FTC role until February 2027. Key Responsibilities • Create and maintain production schedules to support customer demand., • Monitor order requirements and adjust plans to maximise operational efficiency., • Coordinate with production teams to ensure capacity is utilised effectively., • Work closely with procurement and inventory teams to manage material availability., • Track supply chain constraints and proactively communicate potential issues., • Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify areas for improvement., • Update and maintain ERP system records and planning information., • Support inventory management activities to ensure optimum stock levels., • Liaise with customer service teams regarding order priorities and delivery requirements., • Contribute to conti...

Registered Manager Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. Bluebird Care Chester & Flintshire £36,000 - £40,000 Lead with confidence. Care with purpose. Deliver quality over quantity. At Bluebird Care Chester & Flintshire, we are proud of the care we provide and the reputation we have built within our local communities. We are now looking for an experienced Registered Manager to help lead our well-established domiciliary care service across both Chester and Flintshire. This is not a business that needs fixing. It is a business with fantastic foundations, a committed team and an excellent reputation. We are looking for someone who can bring stability, strong operational leadership and a genuine passion for supporting both our customers and our people. If you are someone who enjoys building relationships, maintaining high standards and leading by example, we would love to hear from you. The Role Reporting directly to the Directors, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of our domiciliary care service, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and team performance. You will work closely with our office team and care professionals to ensure customers receive safe, person-centred care while creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and motivated. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, not only to the people we support but also to the team around you. About Bluebird Care • Top 20 Home Care Provider Award winner for the 8th consecutive year - CQC Rated Outstanding - CIW Rated Excellent - Gold Compliance Award - Excellent reputation within our local community - Established since 2011 - Strong support from experienced Directors and office team What You Will Be Doing • Leading the day-to-day operation of the service. - Ensuring compliance with CIW/CQC and company standards. - Supporting, motivating and developing the care and office teams. - Managing quality assurance, audits and safeguarding. - Overseeing induction, training and staff development. - Building positive relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals. - Managing performance and promoting a positive culture. - Supporting continuous improvement whilst maintaining excellent care standards. Essential • Previous experience as a Registered Manager within domiciliary care. - Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards). - Strong understanding of CQC and/or CIW regulations. - Excellent organisational and communication skills. - A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care. - Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business use. What We Offer • Salary of £36,000-£40,000, depending on experience. - Mileage allowance. - Access to a pool car. - Ongoing professional development. - Supportive Directors who value their team. - The opportunity to shape the future of a respected local care provider. Interested? If you are passionate about delivering quality, building meaningful relationships and putting people first, we would love to hear from you. Join a business where excellence matters, relationships are valued, and people are always our priority. xrnqpay Apply today to become part of Bluebird Care Chester & Flintshire.

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Location: London OR Newbury OR Stoke + Hybrid (Please note, this role will require regular travel to London OR Newbury) Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Be a part of VodafoneThree Consumer Operations, where delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting our customers across multiple sales and care channels to driving operational excellence and digital transformation, we work to enhance every interaction. This is where innovation meets service, and where your impact can make a real difference. What you'll do You'll play a central role in shaping a major retail transformation as part of building the UK's largest mobile network. Working closely with the programme manager and cross-functional teams, you'll help bring strategy to life-ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and with real impact for both customers and colleagues. • You'll support the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of retail transformation programmes, aligning every activity to clear strategic goals, • You'll help mobilise projects by defining requirements, setting up governance, and coordinating the right expertise across teams, • You'll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring everyone stays informed, aligned, and connected to key milestones and outcomes, • You'll help front-line retail teams stay empowered with clear, timely information on key activities and changes, • You'll identify, assess, and support the mitigation of risks to keep delivery on track, • You'll track programme performance using tools and systems, providing updates on progress, challenges, and achievements, • You'll continuously look for smarter, better ways of working-embedding best practices and fostering a culture of improvement, • You'll help solve delivery challenges by identifying patterns and supporting practical, creative solutions, • You'll contribute to delivering measurable business outcomes, including significant synergy benefits aligned to the wider transformation goals Who you are • You'll bring experience or understanding of retail or channel environments, including how hybrid or franchise models operate, • You'll be comfortable working across multiple teams and building strong, collaborative relationships, • You'll be confident simplifying complex or technical information into clear, easy-to-understand messages, • You'll enjoy problem-solving and thinking creatively to overcome challenges and improve processes, • You'll be passionate about delivering great customer and employee experiences, • You'll have strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, • You'll stay calm, focused, and confident when working in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment, • You'll be a supportive team player who can make thoughtful, balanced decisions, • You'll be self-motivated, able to work independently, and prioritise effectively, • You'll have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to engage and influence at all levels Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (_) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree #LI-Hybrid

Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Location: Cheshire – Commutable from Warrington, Northwich, Crewe Hours: Monday – Friday, 35-hour working week The Opportunity: A manufacturing business undergoing a major modernisation programme is seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead the development, standardisation and future roadmap of machine control systems. This role acts as the technical authority for controls, motion, automation and machine connectivity, supporting the transition from Allen Bradley to Siemens platforms and driving innovation across increasingly sophisticated machinery and automated handling systems. The Role: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position combines hands-on controls engineering with strategic input, project support and mentoring responsibilities. You will define controls architecture, lead the Siemens migration, develop advanced motion applications and support compliance, commissioning and customer acceptance activities. Key Responsibilities: Define and maintain the controls and automation architecture roadmap Lead the transition from Allen Bradley to Siemens (TIA Portal / S7-1500) Establish coding standards, controls structures and engineering best practice Design and develop PLC control systems, motion control and servo applications Configure and commission SINAMICS drives, safety systems and WinCC HMI/SCADA Develop diagnostics, predictive maintenance and machine connectivity features Lead automation and handling system development (robots, gantries, conveyors, integrated cells) Integrate third-party automation equipment and industrial communication networks (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus) Support CE/UKCA compliance, functional safety and cyber security requirements Participate in risk assessments, validation and customer acceptance testing Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers Support commissioning, FAT/SAT and complex troubleshooting The Person: Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience (S7-1500, SINAMICS, WinCC) Significant PLC programming experience across complex machinery Advanced motion control experience (servo, multi-axis, interpolation, synchronisation) Experience with automated handling systems and integrated production cells Knowledge of industrial networks and machine connectivity Understanding of CE/UKCA, functional safety and compliance standards Confident leading technical direction and mentoring engineers Strong communication skills and comfortable engaging with customers Keywords: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Siemens TIA Portal, S7, Motion Control, Drives, PLC Programming, Machine Automation, Industrial Controls, Electrical Controls Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, SCADA, HMI, Apply To apply or discuss the role in more detail, please contact: Ryan Taylor Proman UK 0161 746 8811 INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https:// Many Thanks TPBN1_UKTJ

HRGO are recruiting temp to perm Machine Operatives for our client in Ellesmere Port. This role will require you to safely and efficiently operate machinery to manufacture company products. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, on Fri finish at 2pm OR 7am-4pm, on Fri finish at 1pm Location: Ellesmere Port Pay: £13.45 per hour, paid weekly (breaks are paid) Key responsibilities Operate machinery safely at all times, promoting a strong Health & Safety culture. Report hazards, near misses and safety concerns promptly and accurately. Manufacture products to required standards of quality, legality, authenticity and customer expectation. Work to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and site procedures at all times. Follow the production plan to achieve site KPIs (e.g., material losses, line efficiency, labour utilisation). Escalate breakdowns and performance issues quickly (e.g., speed, material feed, quality defects) so plans can be updated. Control materials and resources in your area to minimise waste. Use the ERP system correctly, including accurate sign-offs and completion of required production records. Carry out regular quality checks, record results on the ERP system, and highlight any non-conformances. Identify and report discrepancies or missing information within ERP records. Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse and Purchasing to support effective materials management. Participate in Continuous Improvement activity and suggest practical improvements to processes and ways of working. Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support production. Skills & experience Strong awareness of safe working practices and willingness to follow procedures. Previous experience in a machine operative role. Basic computer skills (comfortable completing system records). Team player with the ability to work independently and use initiative. Why you should work for HRGO Temp to perm opportunity Accessible via public transport, onsite parking available Modern online portal for registering, can be done from home 28 days holiday, all holidays are visible to you on our portal Pension contributions Weekly pay Team away days Free breakfasts and drinks providedIf you are interested in this position please call HRGO on (phone number removed) and ensure you are registered on the website

Customer Service Advisor Chester Business Park £14.40 per hour 9-Month Temporary Contract Start Date: 21st September 2026 Working Hours Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am-6pm 1 Saturday in 4 (9am-4pm) with a day off in lieu Office-based for the first 6 months, then up to 3 days working from home (subject to eligibility) About the Role Join Lloyds Banking Group's Homes Operations Mortgages Team and help support customers on their homeownership journey. You'll be the first point of contact for mortgage brokers and advisors, handling incoming calls, resolving queries, and delivering outstanding customer service. What You'll Do Support customers with mortgage-related queries Provide accurate information and resolutions over the phone Follow compliance and security procedures Deliver excellent customer service, including supporting vulnerable customers Maintain customer records and correspondence What We're Looking For ✔ Strong customer service and communication skills ✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment ✔ Curious, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement ✔ Adaptable and eager to learn new skills Benefits ✅ Weekly pay ✅ Free on-site parking & EV charging ✅ Free gym access ✅ Excellent training and career development ✅ Discounts on shopping, travel, and attractions ✅ Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme ✅ Modern facilities, green spaces, and prayer/reflection rooms Apply Today If you're passionate about helping customers and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive team, we'd love to hear from you. We are disability confident and can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes upon request. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicity, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Supply Officer Location: Broughton (Hybrid - minimum 4 days onsite) Contract Type: Contract Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5‑day working pattern) Flexible hours within a 7am-7pm operating window Competitive pay (PAYE: £21.68/hr | Umbrella: £29.00/hr) Join Us and Help Shape the Future of Airbus Supply Chain Operations We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Supply Chain Operations team as a Supply Officer based at Broughton. Working with Guidant Global, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking organisation supporting Airbus' world‑class wing programmes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, digitally focused environment and enjoys building strong relationships within a truly global supply chain. You'll work across a dynamic network that connects the Broughton plant with key final assembly lines and Procurement teams, helping ensure materials and components flow smoothly across the business. You'll also benefit from hybrid working, flexibility, and the chance to contribute to exciting transformation projects shaping the future of supply chain performance at Airbus. What You'll Be Doing As a Supply Officer, you'll play a key role in managing supplier performance and ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials across Airbus programmes. Your responsibilities will include: Supplier & Supply Chain Management Managing a portfolio of suppliers using existing systems and new digital tools. Monitoring demand, controlling forecasts and maintaining accurate order books. Using data insights to drive decision‑making and identify risks early. Leading supplier recovery plans when performance needs improvement. Owning and optimising procured goods stock levels.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Acting as the main point of contact for supply chain queries from operations. Communicating clearly with internal teams, colleagues, and external suppliers. Collaborating transnationally as part of a global procurement community.Process & Performance Improvement Defining optimal ordering strategies and supporting automation opportunities. Maintaining MRP master data within SAP and supporting digital transformation projects. Coordinating supplier working parties and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone with solid experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering or Design Engineering Working with digital tools and solutions Transnational collaboration MRP and SAP expertise in a manufacturing setting Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive mindset Confident communication skills at all levels Experience in project management and/or LEAN methodologies A team‑focused approach and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment Willingness to travel occasionally What's In It For You? Hybrid working - a mix of home and onsite collaboration Exposure to major Airbus programmes and a global supply chain Opportunity to support transformation projects and develop new digital skills A supportive, inclusive working culture where your ideas and development matter Why Guidant Global? At Guidant Global, we champion a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and flexibility. We're passionate about creating environments where people thrive, and we're proud to partner with Airbus to deliver opportunities that make a real impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your supply chain career and want to contribute to world‑leading aerospace programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Tax Manager - EMEA • Location: Chester, North West England (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office), • Package: Up to £75,000 + 14% Bonus + £7,000 Car Allowance + LTIP + Excellent Benefits, • Languages: Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement The Opportunity A global, high-growth organisation is expanding its footprint across Europe and looking to hire a Tax Manager to help shape how that growth is managed from a tax perspective. This is a genuinely broad, multi-disciplinary role sitting at the heart of the EMEA tax function, spanning European direct tax, US GAAP reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and UK tax governance. If you're a European tax professional who wants more than a narrow compliance remit, someone who enjoys owning a portfolio of markets, working directly with the business, and having a real say in how the tax function evolves, this is built for you. The Role of the EMEA Tax Manager Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of European markets, working closely with local finance teams and external advisers to keep compliance sharp and processes running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the full direct tax cycle for the EMEA markets including corporate income tax return preparation with local external advisers, • Preparing and submitting US tax reporting (GAAP) including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions using TaxStream technology, • Managing UK-specific requirements including Senior Accounting Officer (SAO), Tax Strategy publication and Corporate Criminal, • Offence (CCO) Advising finance and business stakeholders on tax matters and building trusted relationships, • Contributing to the COE's strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement, • Monitoring developments across your markets, analysing their impact, and proactively communicating what matters to the people who need to know. Skills & Experience Required • Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a bonus, but not a requirement, • Be a qualified accountant and/or chartered tax adviser (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent), • Solid grounding in tax accounting, tax provisioning and statutory audit support, • Experience managing external advisers is ideal, • Confidence reviewing and signing off compliance deliverables, • The ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders, • A genuine interest in tax technology, process improvement and automation, • Strong personal organisation, ownership and the ability to juggle multiple markets and deadlines with ease, • Be organised, ownership-driven, and comfortable managing multiple markets and deadlines simultaneously Salary and Benefits Competitive salary up to £75,000. Benefits include: • 14% annual bonus, • £7,000 car allowance, • Long Term Incentive Plan eligibility, • Private family healthcare, • Attractive pension scheme, • Hybrid working model (50% home / 50% office), • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and festive shutdown, • Career development and qualification support, • Modern office facilities with onsite benefits and parking How to Apply This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious international tax professional ready to step into a visible, influential European leadership role within a thriving global business. Send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Salary: Up to 56,000 DOE Location: Cheshire – Commutable from Warrington, Northwich, Crewe Hours: Monday – Friday, 35‑hour working week The Opportunity: A specialist machinery manufacturer undergoing significant growth and modernisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of complex fibre‑handling equipment and engineered systems. This role acts as a senior technical figure within the design team, owning mechanical design deliverables from concept through to completion and ensuring products meet customer, quality and industry standards. You will work closely with the Mechanical Design Team Leader and cross‑functional engineering groups, contributing to continuous improvement, supporting prototype development and driving best practice across design processes, calculations and manufacturing documentation. The Role: Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Leader, this position combines hands‑on mechanical design with technical leadership, problem‑solving and project support. You will produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings, run stress and engineering calculations, support testing activities and engage with suppliers and customers to ensure robust, cost‑effective and compliant designs. Key Responsibilities: Lead mechanical design activities across concept, detail design, prototype development and testing Produce 3D CAD models and fully detailed 2D manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks) Complete engineering calculations including stress analysis (ASME VIII, API 6A, API 17D) Support fluid dynamics and thermodynamic calculations where required Select materials and manufacturing processes to meet customer and industry standards Produce technical reports covering design rationale, calculations, development and testing Support and supervise prototype and qualification testing activities Manage non‑conformance reports and implement corrective actions Respond to customer engineering queries and provide technical support Work closely with suppliers to negotiate capabilities, tolerances and manufacturing standards Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products and future product development Provide engineering support to sales, manufacturing, assembly, service and QA/QC teams Participate in external audits and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Promote safe working practices and support Health & Safety requirement The Person: HNC/HND minimum; BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering preferred Ideally working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status Minimum 5 years’ post‑graduate mechanical design experience Strong 3D and 2D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred) Fully proficient producing detailed manufacturing drawings Experience with stress analysis to ASME/API standards Understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, forging, welding, fabrication, coating Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on engineering mindset Effective communicator with suppliers, customers and internal teams Well organised, self‑motivated and able to manage multiple design tasks Team‑focused with a willingness to support and mentor others Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, ASME VIII, API 6A, API 17D, Stress Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Machinery Design, Fabrication, Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Prototype Testing, Material Selection, Mechanical Engineering, Fibre Handling Machinery To apply or discuss the role in more detail, please contact: (phone number removed) (url removed) INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks