This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a work placement in professional HR team in a company voted the top Welsh not-for-profit organisation in 2018. In return for hard work and commitment, you will enjoy a supportive environment focused on growth and development, flexible working patterns and the opportunity to earn the Real Living Wage. What you will be doing? You will principally support the HR team in the following areas: Administration and delivery of the recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes. Administration of the HR database e.g. absence data, personal details etc. Scanning, photocopying, invoicing and document management. Supporting a variety of projects and tasks across the HR, Payroll and People Development teams. Supporting staff and managers with basic advise and queries. Support in the development and improvement of HR related procedures and processes. Who are Wales & West Housing (WWH)? A large well established employer – over 620 across the WWH Group, which includes our two subsidiary companies. Multi-award winning – ranked the top Welsh not-for-profit organisation in the 2018 Sunday Times Best Companies awards, fourth in the UK, and Investors In People platinum, the first in Wales. WWH are one of the leading social housing providers in Wales. We operate across 15 local authority areas, providing quality, affordable homes and services to more than 19,000 residents. Established since 1965, and we have grown from our first scheme in Cardiff, to over 11,500 properties across Wales. We have three main offices situated in Ewloe (North Wales), Newcastle Emlyn (West Wales) and our Headquarters in Cardiff. Our values are really important to us at WWH and you will hear us talk a lot about being a values led organisation, these drive the way we behave and ensure that we operate in a fair, open, responsible, supportive and efficient manner. Who we are looking for? To make the most of this placement, you will have a genuine passion and interest in what we do, will provide a valuable contribution to our team, and help support the Group with an excellent HR service. You will possess the following skills: Attention to detail and accuracy – ability to look at information with a critical eye, in order to ensure clean and reliable data is captured and input into our HR systems. Strong organisational skills – ability to balance many different responsibilities within the role, including, managing several mailboxes. IT skills – confident in the use of computers and programmes such as Word, Excel and Outlook, and an aptitude in learning new computer systems. Team working and using own initiative – ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a wider team on many projects and tasks. Customer service experience – ability to provide excellent customer service not only to staff across the Group, but also to applicants and external agencies. Excellent communication skills – confident in interacting with staff at all levels of the company, via telephone, email and face to face. What’s in it for you? Whilst on placement you will enjoy: Payment of Real Living Wage, following a successful probation period (unpaid) Expenses for travel to work (during probation period) Parking on site A warm welcome and a full induction into the role Travel opportunities Training and development opportunities Potential to work shadow various departments Free tea and coffee A wide variety of employee benefits and discounts e.g. gym membership Flexible working hours Generous holiday entitlement What our last student, Grace, thought “Throughout my work placement at WWH, my confidence has grown massively; this is all due to the incredibly welcoming and supportive nature of the company and particularly the HR team. During my time here, I have been given the opportunity to attend various events, including, job fairs, awards evenings, interviews, staff conferences and training sessions. WWH have also supported me in work shadowing different departments within the company aside from HR, and this has encouraged me to think about my career and where I see myself after university. My professional communication skills have greatly enhanced as my role includes attending various meetings and communicating with staff at all levels of the company, including the Chief Executive. A placement year in this role can open your eyes to new professional areas and increase your confidence. You will be given ample opportunities to participate in exciting, interesting and rewarding experiences and due to the nature of HR; you will be exposed to various areas of the company.” To apply If you would like to have an informal, no-pressure chat about the role, please contact our current placement student, Grace Cleverly on 02920 414048, or Giles Taylor, HR Manager, on 02920 414038. Please note this placement is only available to students commencing their third year of studies and are enrolled on a four year course, with a sandwich placement year. Please click apply above, to send us your CV and cover letter. Please note these need to be uploaded together as one document. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this placement opportunity, what you can bring to our team and why you are best suited to the role. Closing date: Midnight Monday 7th May Interviews held week commencing: 14th May Placement to commence: Monday 16th July
23 Apr, 2018
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a work placement in professional HR team in a company voted the top Welsh not-for-profit organisation in 2018. In return for hard work and commitment, you will enjoy a supportive environment focused on growth and development, flexible working patterns and the opportunity to earn the Real Living Wage. What you will be doing? You will principally support the HR team in the following areas: Administration and delivery of the recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes. Administration of the HR database e.g. absence data, personal details etc. Scanning, photocopying, invoicing and document management. Supporting a variety of projects and tasks across the HR, Payroll and People Development teams. Supporting staff and managers with basic advise and queries. Support in the development and improvement of HR related procedures and processes. Who are Wales & West Housing (WWH)? A large well established employer – over 620 across the WWH Group, which includes our two subsidiary companies. Multi-award winning – ranked the top Welsh not-for-profit organisation in the 2018 Sunday Times Best Companies awards, fourth in the UK, and Investors In People platinum, the first in Wales. WWH are one of the leading social housing providers in Wales. We operate across 15 local authority areas, providing quality, affordable homes and services to more than 19,000 residents. Established since 1965, and we have grown from our first scheme in Cardiff, to over 11,500 properties across Wales. We have three main offices situated in Ewloe (North Wales), Newcastle Emlyn (West Wales) and our Headquarters in Cardiff. Our values are really important to us at WWH and you will hear us talk a lot about being a values led organisation, these drive the way we behave and ensure that we operate in a fair, open, responsible, supportive and efficient manner. Who we are looking for? To make the most of this placement, you will have a genuine passion and interest in what we do, will provide a valuable contribution to our team, and help support the Group with an excellent HR service. You will possess the following skills: Attention to detail and accuracy – ability to look at information with a critical eye, in order to ensure clean and reliable data is captured and input into our HR systems. Strong organisational skills – ability to balance many different responsibilities within the role, including, managing several mailboxes. IT skills – confident in the use of computers and programmes such as Word, Excel and Outlook, and an aptitude in learning new computer systems. Team working and using own initiative – ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a wider team on many projects and tasks. Customer service experience – ability to provide excellent customer service not only to staff across the Group, but also to applicants and external agencies. Excellent communication skills – confident in interacting with staff at all levels of the company, via telephone, email and face to face. What’s in it for you? Whilst on placement you will enjoy: Payment of Real Living Wage, following a successful probation period (unpaid) Expenses for travel to work (during probation period) Parking on site A warm welcome and a full induction into the role Travel opportunities Training and development opportunities Potential to work shadow various departments Free tea and coffee A wide variety of employee benefits and discounts e.g. gym membership Flexible working hours Generous holiday entitlement What our last student, Grace, thought “Throughout my work placement at WWH, my confidence has grown massively; this is all due to the incredibly welcoming and supportive nature of the company and particularly the HR team. During my time here, I have been given the opportunity to attend various events, including, job fairs, awards evenings, interviews, staff conferences and training sessions. WWH have also supported me in work shadowing different departments within the company aside from HR, and this has encouraged me to think about my career and where I see myself after university. My professional communication skills have greatly enhanced as my role includes attending various meetings and communicating with staff at all levels of the company, including the Chief Executive. A placement year in this role can open your eyes to new professional areas and increase your confidence. You will be given ample opportunities to participate in exciting, interesting and rewarding experiences and due to the nature of HR; you will be exposed to various areas of the company.” To apply If you would like to have an informal, no-pressure chat about the role, please contact our current placement student, Grace Cleverly on 02920 414048, or Giles Taylor, HR Manager, on 02920 414038. Please note this placement is only available to students commencing their third year of studies and are enrolled on a four year course, with a sandwich placement year. Please click apply above, to send us your CV and cover letter. Please note these need to be uploaded together as one document. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in this placement opportunity, what you can bring to our team and why you are best suited to the role. Closing date: Midnight Monday 7th May Interviews held week commencing: 14th May Placement to commence: Monday 16th July
We have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Team in Cardiff. Your key responsibility will be to manage the running of Sites, supervise and lead a team of operatives / Sub-contractors to carry our building projects in accordance with Health and Safety and good working practices within the Public and Private sectors in Refurbishment work. Wates Living Space has been appointed to carry out repairs and minor planned works for Cardiff Council, which will see the leading social housing maintenance provider deliver housing improvements to 4,200 properties across the north of the city. Key Accountabilities will include: Responsible for input into and Programming the works / short-term programming of the works Manage Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is maintained Attend pre and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements, and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes Responsible for input into and Programming the works / short-term programming of the works. Ensure that operatives and Sub Contractors comply with Health and Safety requirements, and ensure all information is valid and in place during the works A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, along with communities and the environment, run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognized for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditations with C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People.
23 Apr, 2018
We have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Team in Cardiff. Your key responsibility will be to manage the running of Sites, supervise and lead a team of operatives / Sub-contractors to carry our building projects in accordance with Health and Safety and good working practices within the Public and Private sectors in Refurbishment work. Wates Living Space has been appointed to carry out repairs and minor planned works for Cardiff Council, which will see the leading social housing maintenance provider deliver housing improvements to 4,200 properties across the north of the city. Key Accountabilities will include: Responsible for input into and Programming the works / short-term programming of the works Manage Sub-Contractors and Suppliers to ensure quality control is maintained Attend pre and post-inspection works and advise on appropriate action and job requirements, and assist with design solutions. This resulting in the successful delivery and handover of schemes Responsible for input into and Programming the works / short-term programming of the works. Ensure that operatives and Sub Contractors comply with Health and Safety requirements, and ensure all information is valid and in place during the works A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, along with communities and the environment, run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognized for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditations with C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People.
We have an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our established Wates Residential team in Cardiff, You will join a team of experienced surveyors working on a ten year, multi million pound project with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. Key Accountabilities will include: Develop and encourage project team performance encouraging and ensuring that Wates’ main contractual obligations and or strategies are executed and regularly reviewed Complete and submit Business Unit report, monthly MCR, procurement reports and progress reports Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value Work with the Surveying Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Measurement and valuation, Contractual instructions / notices / orders as well as Health and Safety To be successful in the role you will already have relevant commercial skills and experience including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management as well as effectively use / understand financial reports and final accounts. Alongside this you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, PQS, design team and supply chain. You will also be committed to leading and developing commercial site teams. A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, communities and the environment run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognised for this through accolades including C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People (Gold). We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that
23 Apr, 2018
We have an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our established Wates Residential team in Cardiff, You will join a team of experienced surveyors working on a ten year, multi million pound project with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. Key Accountabilities will include: Develop and encourage project team performance encouraging and ensuring that Wates’ main contractual obligations and or strategies are executed and regularly reviewed Complete and submit Business Unit report, monthly MCR, procurement reports and progress reports Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value Work with the Surveying Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Measurement and valuation, Contractual instructions / notices / orders as well as Health and Safety To be successful in the role you will already have relevant commercial skills and experience including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management as well as effectively use / understand financial reports and final accounts. Alongside this you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, PQS, design team and supply chain. You will also be committed to leading and developing commercial site teams. A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, communities and the environment run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognised for this through accolades including C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People (Gold). We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that
37.5 hours per week £8.04 per hour Linc Care operates across South Wales and provides homes and services to older and vulnerable people. Our Penylan House Nursing Home offers the highest standards in accommodation and person-centred care, exemplary direct nursing care and a secure, relaxed and homely environment where our elders and their families feel that their well-being and comfort is of prime importance. We are looking to recruit a Food Service Assistant to assist the Chef Manager in preparing meals for elders; ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining areas. Specific duties will include: Assisting in the preparation of the dining areas prior to the service of meals. Setting up and cleaning tables, washing up and serving meals. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the elders. You will also take pride in cleanliness and organisation on shift, understanding that Health and Safety and Food Safety are essential in the workplace. You must also be passionate about food and customer service, ideally have worked in a similar role and be prepared to work some weekends. You will be working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis which includes the following shift patterns, 7am – 3pm, 11am – 7pm and 12pm – 8pm. In keeping with its close association with the Jewish Community, Penylan House has facilities to recognise the religion of its Jewish residents and has a kosher kitchen. Linc staff take part in Jewish Culture workshops to understand and respect the culture and traditions. Monday 30 April 2018 Interviews will be taking place on 4th May 2018.
23 Apr, 2018
37.5 hours per week £8.04 per hour Linc Care operates across South Wales and provides homes and services to older and vulnerable people. Our Penylan House Nursing Home offers the highest standards in accommodation and person-centred care, exemplary direct nursing care and a secure, relaxed and homely environment where our elders and their families feel that their well-being and comfort is of prime importance. We are looking to recruit a Food Service Assistant to assist the Chef Manager in preparing meals for elders; ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining areas. Specific duties will include: Assisting in the preparation of the dining areas prior to the service of meals. Setting up and cleaning tables, washing up and serving meals. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the elders. You will also take pride in cleanliness and organisation on shift, understanding that Health and Safety and Food Safety are essential in the workplace. You must also be passionate about food and customer service, ideally have worked in a similar role and be prepared to work some weekends. You will be working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis which includes the following shift patterns, 7am – 3pm, 11am – 7pm and 12pm – 8pm. In keeping with its close association with the Jewish Community, Penylan House has facilities to recognise the religion of its Jewish residents and has a kosher kitchen. Linc staff take part in Jewish Culture workshops to understand and respect the culture and traditions. Monday 30 April 2018 Interviews will be taking place on 4th May 2018.
ASDA CARDIFF – PART TIME CLEANING SUPERVISOR VACANCY – PERMANENT 20 HOURS PER WEEK: Sun 18.00-22.00 Mon Off Tue Off Wed 18.00-22.00 Thur 18.00-22.00 Fri 18.00-22.00 Sat 18.00-22.00 HOURLY RATE: SUPERVISOR - 15 HOURS AT £ 8.63 PER HOUR CLEANING - 5 HOURS AT £ 7.83 PER HOUR Are you reliable, motivated and hardworking? Do you have any previous cleaning experience? If the answer is yes, then why not join our dedicated team at City Facilities Management? We have more than 25 years of successful service delivery experience in retail, residential and commercial markets. We are committed to the perfect partnership with Asda and our mission is to provide them with the cleanest stores exceeding their expectations, every day. We are currently looking for Cleaners (or as we like to call them – our Aces) to join our friendly team at Asda maintaining a high standard of cleaning throughout the store by operating machinery and completing general cleaning duties. To join our passionate and dedicated team, our wish list includes: Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential Fantastic customer service skills (as your role will be working during store opening hours) Good communication skills in order to respond promptly and positively to requests A flexible approach What we can offer you as part of our team: Pension scheme Childcare Vouchers Discounts on popular retailers and restaurants across the UK Cycle to Work scheme Death in service benefit City FM has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. *Please note we do not accept CV’s
23 Apr, 2018
ASDA CARDIFF – PART TIME CLEANING SUPERVISOR VACANCY – PERMANENT 20 HOURS PER WEEK: Sun 18.00-22.00 Mon Off Tue Off Wed 18.00-22.00 Thur 18.00-22.00 Fri 18.00-22.00 Sat 18.00-22.00 HOURLY RATE: SUPERVISOR - 15 HOURS AT £ 8.63 PER HOUR CLEANING - 5 HOURS AT £ 7.83 PER HOUR Are you reliable, motivated and hardworking? Do you have any previous cleaning experience? If the answer is yes, then why not join our dedicated team at City Facilities Management? We have more than 25 years of successful service delivery experience in retail, residential and commercial markets. We are committed to the perfect partnership with Asda and our mission is to provide them with the cleanest stores exceeding their expectations, every day. We are currently looking for Cleaners (or as we like to call them – our Aces) to join our friendly team at Asda maintaining a high standard of cleaning throughout the store by operating machinery and completing general cleaning duties. To join our passionate and dedicated team, our wish list includes: Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential Fantastic customer service skills (as your role will be working during store opening hours) Good communication skills in order to respond promptly and positively to requests A flexible approach What we can offer you as part of our team: Pension scheme Childcare Vouchers Discounts on popular retailers and restaurants across the UK Cycle to Work scheme Death in service benefit City FM has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. *Please note we do not accept CV’s
Llys Enfys extraCare scheme allows older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment with access to a home care service who are permanently based on site. The scheme consists of 102 apartments, a communal space for social activities, a shop, restaurant, hairdressing salon, and library and assisted bathing facilities. We are looking to recruit a Food Service Assistant to join our highly motivated team, to assist the Chef in preparing meals for residents; ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining room. Specific duties will include: Assisting in the preparation of the dining areas prior to the service of meals. Setting up and cleaning tables, washing up and serving meals. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the residents. You will also take pride in cleanliness and organisation on shift, understanding that Health and Safety and Food Safety are essential in the workplace. You must also be passionate about food and customer service, ideally have worked in a similar role and be expected to work some weekends. Did you know…? • You will be working 18 hours per week, typically 5 hours a day, 4 days a week. This will include working weekend and bank holidays, including Christmas. • The hours are great, typically 9am-2.30pm however flexibility will be required! • Linc offer a variety of continuous learning options to allow you to progress your career in catering. So if you think you’ve got what it takes and are looking for a challenging role in a forward thinking organisation, we want to hear from you! The closing date for applications is at 23:59 on 11th March 2018. GODD LUCK!
23 Apr, 2018
Llys Enfys extraCare scheme allows older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment with access to a home care service who are permanently based on site. The scheme consists of 102 apartments, a communal space for social activities, a shop, restaurant, hairdressing salon, and library and assisted bathing facilities. We are looking to recruit a Food Service Assistant to join our highly motivated team, to assist the Chef in preparing meals for residents; ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining room. Specific duties will include: Assisting in the preparation of the dining areas prior to the service of meals. Setting up and cleaning tables, washing up and serving meals. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the residents. You will also take pride in cleanliness and organisation on shift, understanding that Health and Safety and Food Safety are essential in the workplace. You must also be passionate about food and customer service, ideally have worked in a similar role and be expected to work some weekends. Did you know…? • You will be working 18 hours per week, typically 5 hours a day, 4 days a week. This will include working weekend and bank holidays, including Christmas. • The hours are great, typically 9am-2.30pm however flexibility will be required! • Linc offer a variety of continuous learning options to allow you to progress your career in catering. So if you think you’ve got what it takes and are looking for a challenging role in a forward thinking organisation, we want to hear from you! The closing date for applications is at 23:59 on 11th March 2018. GODD LUCK!
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to start their Evans Cycles Adventure! About the Role: For our Bike Builders; tinkering on their bike is no longer just a hobby. We want hands-on, technically minded individuals who understand the excitement of presenting our customers with their brand new bike. Be it a first road bike, kid’s bike or top of the range mountain bike. You will be bringing bikes to life, straight from the box. You will be a representative of Evans Cycles and an ambassador for cycling. Previous experience in a professional workshop or a knowledge of bike mechanics would be great although not essential, you should have a basic working knowledge of bike building. You will be enrolled on Prologue (our in-house training program) from day one, giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently meet the needs of each individual customer. About You: You will… Have some existing knowledge of bike building and an understanding of bike mechanics Demonstrate a readiness to learn and develop Be approachable and able to demonstrate strong communication skills that are tailored to customers with varying levels of cycling experience Be a flexible and committed team player, willing to support the store during our busy peak season Have strong problem solving skills and demonstrate an ability to use your initiative whilst working independently About Us: We’ve come a long way from the local shop in Kennington Road, London in 1921. Back then we made our own bikes, and even won awards for the quality of our service. It was (and still is) all about knowledge, passion and value. These three things are still part of our DNA – we’re still a local bike shop, but now with nationwide stores and a huge online store that operate on a global scale. We love to reward our colleagues for the passion and enthusiasm they put into what they do. Here are some of our benefits that you can unlock… Straight away… Up to 28 Days Holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) A Company Pension scheme Childcare Vouchers Fantastic Discounts on Bike Insurance and British Cycling Council Membership The Yellow Jersey – our colleague of the month award Free Entry to our RIDEIT Events A Dedicated Training Program from day one On completion of your probationary period… A Ride to Work Scheme (unsurprisingly) Trade Discount on all of our products Holiday Buy Back – buy up to 5 days’ additional holiday After 6 months… Health Shield, a cash back health plan Access to your very own e-learning portal Opportunities to gain industry recognised mechanic qualifications
23 Apr, 2018
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to start their Evans Cycles Adventure! About the Role: For our Bike Builders; tinkering on their bike is no longer just a hobby. We want hands-on, technically minded individuals who understand the excitement of presenting our customers with their brand new bike. Be it a first road bike, kid’s bike or top of the range mountain bike. You will be bringing bikes to life, straight from the box. You will be a representative of Evans Cycles and an ambassador for cycling. Previous experience in a professional workshop or a knowledge of bike mechanics would be great although not essential, you should have a basic working knowledge of bike building. You will be enrolled on Prologue (our in-house training program) from day one, giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently meet the needs of each individual customer. About You: You will… Have some existing knowledge of bike building and an understanding of bike mechanics Demonstrate a readiness to learn and develop Be approachable and able to demonstrate strong communication skills that are tailored to customers with varying levels of cycling experience Be a flexible and committed team player, willing to support the store during our busy peak season Have strong problem solving skills and demonstrate an ability to use your initiative whilst working independently About Us: We’ve come a long way from the local shop in Kennington Road, London in 1921. Back then we made our own bikes, and even won awards for the quality of our service. It was (and still is) all about knowledge, passion and value. These three things are still part of our DNA – we’re still a local bike shop, but now with nationwide stores and a huge online store that operate on a global scale. We love to reward our colleagues for the passion and enthusiasm they put into what they do. Here are some of our benefits that you can unlock… Straight away… Up to 28 Days Holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) A Company Pension scheme Childcare Vouchers Fantastic Discounts on Bike Insurance and British Cycling Council Membership The Yellow Jersey – our colleague of the month award Free Entry to our RIDEIT Events A Dedicated Training Program from day one On completion of your probationary period… A Ride to Work Scheme (unsurprisingly) Trade Discount on all of our products Holiday Buy Back – buy up to 5 days’ additional holiday After 6 months… Health Shield, a cash back health plan Access to your very own e-learning portal Opportunities to gain industry recognised mechanic qualifications
Are you an expert Paralegal? Hungry to work on high profile cases? Then look no further as Thompsons Solicitors has just the opportunity for you. We are the most experienced trade union, employment rights and claimant personal injury law firm in the UK. Established since 1921 we have been able to build a diverse team of professionals who take immense pride in providing high quality legal services to the victims of injury and are passionate about protecting the rights of working people. Want to join us? We are currently looking for a talented Paralegal to join us in our Cardiff office to run a caseload of Personal Injury cases. You will be a team player with the ability develop and maintain excellent client relationships and will be keen to engage in marketing and business development opportunities. The role: You will be conducting and managing a full caseload of Personal Injury cases. The role will involve managing a caseload which may include Portal disease cases, or low value non-complex non-portal FT cases. You will have knowledge of PI Law, Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding - as applicable. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, with excellent communication and client care skills, and the ability to prioritise, which is essential to the role. In return, you will have the opportunity to advance your career by working on a diverse portfolio of cases, which will include highly-prestigious and interesting Personal Injury cases. You will also receive invaluable training from leading lawyers in the Personal Injury field, offering unrivalled professional growth and development. You will find a collaborative and friendly working environment and an excellent work/life balance. Key Requirements: Knowledge of PI law Knowledge of Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding Experience of client contact, either in person or by telephone Someone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environment Excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients Empathy with the Labour Trade movement is desirable What We Offer Competitive salary Extensive benefits package which includes contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, life assurance 27 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Annual travel and parking loans Cycle to work scheme Financial assistance for professional development Further Information For a full job description and application form please visit our website. Thompsons believes in equality and is an Equal Opportunities employer promoting diversity within the workplace. No agencies please.
23 Apr, 2018
Are you an expert Paralegal? Hungry to work on high profile cases? Then look no further as Thompsons Solicitors has just the opportunity for you. We are the most experienced trade union, employment rights and claimant personal injury law firm in the UK. Established since 1921 we have been able to build a diverse team of professionals who take immense pride in providing high quality legal services to the victims of injury and are passionate about protecting the rights of working people. Want to join us? We are currently looking for a talented Paralegal to join us in our Cardiff office to run a caseload of Personal Injury cases. You will be a team player with the ability develop and maintain excellent client relationships and will be keen to engage in marketing and business development opportunities. The role: You will be conducting and managing a full caseload of Personal Injury cases. The role will involve managing a caseload which may include Portal disease cases, or low value non-complex non-portal FT cases. You will have knowledge of PI Law, Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding - as applicable. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, with excellent communication and client care skills, and the ability to prioritise, which is essential to the role. In return, you will have the opportunity to advance your career by working on a diverse portfolio of cases, which will include highly-prestigious and interesting Personal Injury cases. You will also receive invaluable training from leading lawyers in the Personal Injury field, offering unrivalled professional growth and development. You will find a collaborative and friendly working environment and an excellent work/life balance. Key Requirements: Knowledge of PI law Knowledge of Pre-Action Protocols, CPR and funding Experience of client contact, either in person or by telephone Someone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a busy working environment Excellent communication and client care skills, demonstrating an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients Empathy with the Labour Trade movement is desirable What We Offer Competitive salary Extensive benefits package which includes contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, life assurance 27 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Annual travel and parking loans Cycle to work scheme Financial assistance for professional development Further Information For a full job description and application form please visit our website. Thompsons believes in equality and is an Equal Opportunities employer promoting diversity within the workplace. No agencies please.
Would you like to join a forward thinking, dynamic Customer Service team working within a well-established customer focused Housing Association in Cardiff. As the Customer Service Advisor (CSA), your primary role will be to deliver excellent front-line customer service. You will be dealing with customer queries in a responsive, sensitive and professional manner to ensure the best possible service is provided. The role will undertake related clerical and administrative tasks and provide effective clerical support services. Technical knowledge of Housing Associations is an advantage as well as knowledge of repair coordinating, repair scheduling and maintenance. In return for your skills, attributes and knowledge you will be joining a values based organisation which prides itself on employee engagement. We offer an excellent employment package, flexitime and a rewarding career with an innovative community based housing association. If you have experience of working in a Customer Service environment with a diverse range of customers, we would like to hear from you. This role is a full time position Monday – Friday (35 hours) fixed term contract for 6 months.
23 Apr, 2018
Would you like to join a forward thinking, dynamic Customer Service team working within a well-established customer focused Housing Association in Cardiff. As the Customer Service Advisor (CSA), your primary role will be to deliver excellent front-line customer service. You will be dealing with customer queries in a responsive, sensitive and professional manner to ensure the best possible service is provided. The role will undertake related clerical and administrative tasks and provide effective clerical support services. Technical knowledge of Housing Associations is an advantage as well as knowledge of repair coordinating, repair scheduling and maintenance. In return for your skills, attributes and knowledge you will be joining a values based organisation which prides itself on employee engagement. We offer an excellent employment package, flexitime and a rewarding career with an innovative community based housing association. If you have experience of working in a Customer Service environment with a diverse range of customers, we would like to hear from you. This role is a full time position Monday – Friday (35 hours) fixed term contract for 6 months.
We all have stuff we want to get done. Big stuff. Small stuff. Garden stuff. House stuff. All those little things that make up the stuff of life. At Wilko, as a Cleaner, you’ll play a big role by keeping our stores looking fresh as a daisy. Our stores are busy places where people come to tick all sorts of things off their to-do lists. That means they also keep our team of Cleaners on their toes in a role where every day offers a new challenge – from cleaning our store to maintaining the equipment. Taking great pride in what you do, you’ll help to make sure that our stores are sparkling, our customers have a great experience here and that our business continues to grow. As a Cleaner, you’ll enjoy the training and development you need to help us provide great customer service. That means you’ll need to be willing to learn new things, highly motivated and passionate about delivering a fantastic shopping experience for everyone who walks through their doors – even those with muddy shoes! We also offer career development opportunities and a great set of benefits. At Wilko we love nothing more than helping our customers to get stuff done – and supporting our people to grow their skills and career too. With progression opportunities, brilliant training and a great set of benefits, it’s your chance to help shape where our business and your future goes next. So, apply now at wilko.jobs
23 Apr, 2018
We all have stuff we want to get done. Big stuff. Small stuff. Garden stuff. House stuff. All those little things that make up the stuff of life. At Wilko, as a Cleaner, you’ll play a big role by keeping our stores looking fresh as a daisy. Our stores are busy places where people come to tick all sorts of things off their to-do lists. That means they also keep our team of Cleaners on their toes in a role where every day offers a new challenge – from cleaning our store to maintaining the equipment. Taking great pride in what you do, you’ll help to make sure that our stores are sparkling, our customers have a great experience here and that our business continues to grow. As a Cleaner, you’ll enjoy the training and development you need to help us provide great customer service. That means you’ll need to be willing to learn new things, highly motivated and passionate about delivering a fantastic shopping experience for everyone who walks through their doors – even those with muddy shoes! We also offer career development opportunities and a great set of benefits. At Wilko we love nothing more than helping our customers to get stuff done – and supporting our people to grow their skills and career too. With progression opportunities, brilliant training and a great set of benefits, it’s your chance to help shape where our business and your future goes next. So, apply now at wilko.jobs
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pop Up Retail store team at Yankee Candle Cardiff (St David's). No two days are the same in our retail stores and every day we challenge ourselves to delight and surprise our customer with an engaging shopping experience, creative visual displays and the best service experience on the high street. So what does it take to join the most recognised candle and home fragrance brand in the world? Keep reading to find out more! OUR SERVICE VISION We continuously strive to ensure that every product and service we offer reflects the things that matter most to us – and our customers. With almost 50 years’ experience we have earned a trusted reputation for high quality, true-to-life fragrance and we are proud to hold such a uniquely personal relationship with our customers. Our approach to customer service is every bit as vibrant and colourful as our products. The in store experience we deliver is crucial to maintaining the special relationship we share with our customers, as well as discovering new opportunities and supporting our overall Business strategy. Your role in store will be crucial to supporting our service vision and store experience, so we are looking for people who: Have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service as well as a love of our brand Will treat the customer as the primary focus at all times and are prepared to go out of their way to meet the customers’ needs Have the confidence to proactively approach and ‘chat’ to our customers with ease and without being prompted Exude energy, enthusiasm and demonstrate a can do attitude at all times Can always demonstrate a positive attitude and a sense of urgency Expectation of the role: Selling and service priority above everything else at all times Have an awareness and understanding of store performance and all KPIs in relation to your role Strive to continually meet and exceed KPIs for your store each day Demonstrate an awareness of bestsellers, promotional offer and communicate these as part of the selling process Make use of all available training tools to offer confident and professional suggestions and advice to the customer including all product features and benefits and seeks opportunities to develop and learn to expand knowledge Required to assist in regular movement of heavy stock on a daily basis Maintain consistent visual merchandising and housekeeping standards at all times Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act
23 Apr, 2018
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pop Up Retail store team at Yankee Candle Cardiff (St David's). No two days are the same in our retail stores and every day we challenge ourselves to delight and surprise our customer with an engaging shopping experience, creative visual displays and the best service experience on the high street. So what does it take to join the most recognised candle and home fragrance brand in the world? Keep reading to find out more! OUR SERVICE VISION We continuously strive to ensure that every product and service we offer reflects the things that matter most to us – and our customers. With almost 50 years’ experience we have earned a trusted reputation for high quality, true-to-life fragrance and we are proud to hold such a uniquely personal relationship with our customers. Our approach to customer service is every bit as vibrant and colourful as our products. The in store experience we deliver is crucial to maintaining the special relationship we share with our customers, as well as discovering new opportunities and supporting our overall Business strategy. Your role in store will be crucial to supporting our service vision and store experience, so we are looking for people who: Have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service as well as a love of our brand Will treat the customer as the primary focus at all times and are prepared to go out of their way to meet the customers’ needs Have the confidence to proactively approach and ‘chat’ to our customers with ease and without being prompted Exude energy, enthusiasm and demonstrate a can do attitude at all times Can always demonstrate a positive attitude and a sense of urgency Expectation of the role: Selling and service priority above everything else at all times Have an awareness and understanding of store performance and all KPIs in relation to your role Strive to continually meet and exceed KPIs for your store each day Demonstrate an awareness of bestsellers, promotional offer and communicate these as part of the selling process Make use of all available training tools to offer confident and professional suggestions and advice to the customer including all product features and benefits and seeks opportunities to develop and learn to expand knowledge Required to assist in regular movement of heavy stock on a daily basis Maintain consistent visual merchandising and housekeeping standards at all times Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act
Penylan House is a part of Linc Care and operates in the not-for-profit sector. The fully redeveloped modern, purpose-built facility has 75 single, ensuite bedrooms with well furnished rooms, landscape gardens and car parking. The whole building exceeds CSSIW requirements with bigger bedrooms, wider corridors, spacious lounges and a high staff to resident ratio. Our recent residents and relatives’ satisfaction survey showed an incredible 100% are happy with the quality of their relative’s care and support. We are currently looking to recruit a self-motivated Domestic Assistant to provide high quality cleaning services throughout the Nursing Home. Your duties will include: Ensuring that all rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building. Developing a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the housekeeping team. To successfully undertake this role, you will be a good communicator, have excellent customer service skills, understand our elder’s needs and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Previous experience of working as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner is essential and you must be committed to providing a high quality service at all times. So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you!
23 Apr, 2018
Penylan House is a part of Linc Care and operates in the not-for-profit sector. The fully redeveloped modern, purpose-built facility has 75 single, ensuite bedrooms with well furnished rooms, landscape gardens and car parking. The whole building exceeds CSSIW requirements with bigger bedrooms, wider corridors, spacious lounges and a high staff to resident ratio. Our recent residents and relatives’ satisfaction survey showed an incredible 100% are happy with the quality of their relative’s care and support. We are currently looking to recruit a self-motivated Domestic Assistant to provide high quality cleaning services throughout the Nursing Home. Your duties will include: Ensuring that all rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building. Developing a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the housekeeping team. To successfully undertake this role, you will be a good communicator, have excellent customer service skills, understand our elder’s needs and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Previous experience of working as a Domestic Assistant / Cleaner is essential and you must be committed to providing a high quality service at all times. So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you!
39.38 hours per week From £30,394.27pa (£14.84ph) to £34,359.77pa (£16.78ph) – depending on the T&C package chosen by the successful applicant Looking for a Nurse position where you can make a real difference every day? We’re thrilled to announce that our recent residents and relatives’ satisfaction survey showed an incredible 100% are happy with the quality of their relative’s care and support. To enable us to continue on our successful journey, we now have fantastic opportunities for Qualified Nurses to join our team in our Penylan House Nursing Home, Cardiff. This sounds great, tell me more…! Penylan House is a part of Linc Care and operates in the not-for-profit sector. The fully redeveloped modern, purpose-built facility has 75 single, ensuite bedrooms with well furnished rooms, landscape gardens and car parking. The whole building exceeds CSSIW requirements with bigger bedrooms, wider corridors, spacious lounges and a high staff to resident ratio. Working alongside a well trained staff team of Care Assistants, our nurses lead by example on a daily basis to support approximately 15 elders by day within an assigned ‘community’. Our elders have a range of complex care needs allowing you to enhance your experience of working in Nursing and EMI care. Taking responsibility and acting as ‘named nurse’ gives our nurses the opportunity to build effective professional relationships, and ensure that the care we deliver always meets the changing circumstances and personal wishes of each individual. Did you know…? Linc offer a flexible benefit system for our Nurses where you can pick from two benefit packages to suit your needs. Would you prefer an enhanced hourly rate or enhanced annual leave? You decide! You will be working 39.38 hours per week, which includes a paid 15-minute handover, and your shifts will be provided to you around 4 weeks in advance so that you can balance your work and home life. We recognise the importance of Continuous Professional Development, and you will benefit from a full, tailored induction programme when you start with us. You’ll then be provided with significant opportunities to enhance your specialist clinical and management skills and be provided with full support with PIN revalidation. This is exactly what I’m looking for! How can I apply? You can send your CV to or submit an application form online using the following link - http://www.latestvacancies.com/linc-cymru/ Looking for Tier 2 sponsorship? You will need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK, or meet the necessary requirements to register with the NMC if you are a registered Nurse from outside of the UK. Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like an informal chat about nursing with Linc or would like to arrange an informal look around our Nursing homes, please give the recruitment team a call on 02920 474 715. We look forward to hearing from you. Sunday 31 March 2019
23 Apr, 2018
39.38 hours per week From £30,394.27pa (£14.84ph) to £34,359.77pa (£16.78ph) – depending on the T&C package chosen by the successful applicant Looking for a Nurse position where you can make a real difference every day? We’re thrilled to announce that our recent residents and relatives’ satisfaction survey showed an incredible 100% are happy with the quality of their relative’s care and support. To enable us to continue on our successful journey, we now have fantastic opportunities for Qualified Nurses to join our team in our Penylan House Nursing Home, Cardiff. This sounds great, tell me more…! Penylan House is a part of Linc Care and operates in the not-for-profit sector. The fully redeveloped modern, purpose-built facility has 75 single, ensuite bedrooms with well furnished rooms, landscape gardens and car parking. The whole building exceeds CSSIW requirements with bigger bedrooms, wider corridors, spacious lounges and a high staff to resident ratio. Working alongside a well trained staff team of Care Assistants, our nurses lead by example on a daily basis to support approximately 15 elders by day within an assigned ‘community’. Our elders have a range of complex care needs allowing you to enhance your experience of working in Nursing and EMI care. Taking responsibility and acting as ‘named nurse’ gives our nurses the opportunity to build effective professional relationships, and ensure that the care we deliver always meets the changing circumstances and personal wishes of each individual. Did you know…? Linc offer a flexible benefit system for our Nurses where you can pick from two benefit packages to suit your needs. Would you prefer an enhanced hourly rate or enhanced annual leave? You decide! You will be working 39.38 hours per week, which includes a paid 15-minute handover, and your shifts will be provided to you around 4 weeks in advance so that you can balance your work and home life. We recognise the importance of Continuous Professional Development, and you will benefit from a full, tailored induction programme when you start with us. You’ll then be provided with significant opportunities to enhance your specialist clinical and management skills and be provided with full support with PIN revalidation. This is exactly what I’m looking for! How can I apply? You can send your CV to or submit an application form online using the following link - http://www.latestvacancies.com/linc-cymru/ Looking for Tier 2 sponsorship? You will need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK, or meet the necessary requirements to register with the NMC if you are a registered Nurse from outside of the UK. Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like an informal chat about nursing with Linc or would like to arrange an informal look around our Nursing homes, please give the recruitment team a call on 02920 474 715. We look forward to hearing from you. Sunday 31 March 2019
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager to join our Retail team at our new pop-up shop in Cardiff (St David’s). This will be a fixed term contract until the end of the year. No two days are the same in our retail stores and every day we challenge ourselves to delight and surprise our customer with an engaging shopping experience, creative visual displays and the best service experience on the high street. So what does it take to join the most recognised candle and home fragrance brand in the world? Keep reading to find out more! OUR SERVICE VISION We continuously strive to ensure that every product and service we offer reflects the things that matter most to us – and our customers. With almost 50 years’ experience we have earned a trusted reputation for high quality, true-to-life fragrance and we are proud to hold such a uniquely personal relationship with our customers. Our approach to customer service is every bit as vibrant and colourful as our products. The in store experience we deliver is crucial to maintaining the special relationship we share with our customers, as well as discovering new opportunities and supporting our overall Business strategy. Your role in store will be crucial to supporting our service vision and store experience, so we are looking for people who: Have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service as well as a love of our brand Will treat the customer as the primary focus at all times and are prepared to go out of their way to meet the customers’ needs Have the confidence to proactively approach and ‘chat’ to our customers with ease and without being prompted Exude energy, enthusiasm and demonstrate a can do attitude at all times Can always demonstrate a positive attitude and a sense of urgency As a successful Manager for Yankee Candle you will: Work under the direction of your Area Management team regarding your store's performance and aspects of the day-to-day operations Help to lead, support and motivate the store team to hit performance targets and maintain exceptional standards of customer service whilst maintaining your own sales performance to lead by example. Ensure our customers always get what they come for through responding to local trends and demand and identifying commercial opportunities You will have: Leadership ability and the drive to motivate the store team Self-discipline, initiative and motivation The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers The drive to surpass expectations and targets A proactive approach to solving problems, and the ability to tackle any issues that arise Strong visual merchandising and presentation skills
23 Apr, 2018
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager to join our Retail team at our new pop-up shop in Cardiff (St David’s). This will be a fixed term contract until the end of the year. No two days are the same in our retail stores and every day we challenge ourselves to delight and surprise our customer with an engaging shopping experience, creative visual displays and the best service experience on the high street. So what does it take to join the most recognised candle and home fragrance brand in the world? Keep reading to find out more! OUR SERVICE VISION We continuously strive to ensure that every product and service we offer reflects the things that matter most to us – and our customers. With almost 50 years’ experience we have earned a trusted reputation for high quality, true-to-life fragrance and we are proud to hold such a uniquely personal relationship with our customers. Our approach to customer service is every bit as vibrant and colourful as our products. The in store experience we deliver is crucial to maintaining the special relationship we share with our customers, as well as discovering new opportunities and supporting our overall Business strategy. Your role in store will be crucial to supporting our service vision and store experience, so we are looking for people who: Have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service as well as a love of our brand Will treat the customer as the primary focus at all times and are prepared to go out of their way to meet the customers’ needs Have the confidence to proactively approach and ‘chat’ to our customers with ease and without being prompted Exude energy, enthusiasm and demonstrate a can do attitude at all times Can always demonstrate a positive attitude and a sense of urgency As a successful Manager for Yankee Candle you will: Work under the direction of your Area Management team regarding your store's performance and aspects of the day-to-day operations Help to lead, support and motivate the store team to hit performance targets and maintain exceptional standards of customer service whilst maintaining your own sales performance to lead by example. Ensure our customers always get what they come for through responding to local trends and demand and identifying commercial opportunities You will have: Leadership ability and the drive to motivate the store team Self-discipline, initiative and motivation The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers The drive to surpass expectations and targets A proactive approach to solving problems, and the ability to tackle any issues that arise Strong visual merchandising and presentation skills
Sales Assistant (Part-Time) with key holder responsibilities Card Factory is the UK’s largest greetings card retailer, our continued growth and success is entirely dependent on the hard work and dedication of our colleagues. We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and we’re dedicated to providing our customers with quality products and excellent service. We are now looking for a Sales Assistant with key holder experience to join our very successful Card Factory family. Main responsibilities: Being dedicated to delivering excellent customer service so our customers can celebrate their life moments Price stock correctly and merchandise in line with Company procedure Make customers aware of product promotions and offers Assist with unloading of deliveries and storage of stock Operate till, accept payment by cash, credit and debit card Cashing up and tills management Supervision of the store when required Are we right for you? The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. Our people make a real difference and we believe in promoting from within, which is why we support our colleagues and encourage their progression. What’s in it for you? At Card Factory you will have the opportunity to develop your career through our on-going training and development program. It doesn’t stop there, you can save money at hundreds of high street retailers through our staff discount website and join our save as you earn scheme.
23 Apr, 2018
Sales Assistant (Part-Time) with key holder responsibilities Card Factory is the UK’s largest greetings card retailer, our continued growth and success is entirely dependent on the hard work and dedication of our colleagues. We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and we’re dedicated to providing our customers with quality products and excellent service. We are now looking for a Sales Assistant with key holder experience to join our very successful Card Factory family. Main responsibilities: Being dedicated to delivering excellent customer service so our customers can celebrate their life moments Price stock correctly and merchandise in line with Company procedure Make customers aware of product promotions and offers Assist with unloading of deliveries and storage of stock Operate till, accept payment by cash, credit and debit card Cashing up and tills management Supervision of the store when required Are we right for you? The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. Our people make a real difference and we believe in promoting from within, which is why we support our colleagues and encourage their progression. What’s in it for you? At Card Factory you will have the opportunity to develop your career through our on-going training and development program. It doesn’t stop there, you can save money at hundreds of high street retailers through our staff discount website and join our save as you earn scheme.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager to join our established Wates Residential team in Cardiff. You will join the project team working on a ten year, multi million pound projects with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. Key Accountabilities will include: Keep and maintain records, for area of responsibility i.e. Labour Returns, Daily Diaries, Cube Results, As Built Programmes, and Weekly Project Report. Carry out material scheduling, and call offs including reinforcement, brickwork etc. Demonstrate understanding of Engineering requirements and the importance of Grid Lines and T.B.M. Participate, contribute and where required chair and minute meetings with Sub-Contractors Draft Contractual correspondence for approval by the Commercial Team Work safely at all times We are looking for a qualified and competent Section Manager with experience on new build construction projects in high volumes along with the ability to apply basic Project Management tools and techniques and prioritise own workload in line with set objectives. To be successful in the role you will be a confident communicator with an awareness of key health and safety legislations and an understanding of trades best practice and quality control. A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, communities and the environment run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognised for this through accolades including C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People (Gold). We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that.
23 Apr, 2018
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager to join our established Wates Residential team in Cardiff. You will join the project team working on a ten year, multi million pound projects with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. Key Accountabilities will include: Keep and maintain records, for area of responsibility i.e. Labour Returns, Daily Diaries, Cube Results, As Built Programmes, and Weekly Project Report. Carry out material scheduling, and call offs including reinforcement, brickwork etc. Demonstrate understanding of Engineering requirements and the importance of Grid Lines and T.B.M. Participate, contribute and where required chair and minute meetings with Sub-Contractors Draft Contractual correspondence for approval by the Commercial Team Work safely at all times We are looking for a qualified and competent Section Manager with experience on new build construction projects in high volumes along with the ability to apply basic Project Management tools and techniques and prioritise own workload in line with set objectives. To be successful in the role you will be a confident communicator with an awareness of key health and safety legislations and an understanding of trades best practice and quality control. A bit about us: Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, communities and the environment run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognised for this through accolades including C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People (Gold). We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that.
Do you want to join the leading independent provider of utility networks? Are you someone who puts customers first, and can support our mission statement? “To deliver consistently high-quality service to customers to earn their long-term loyalty to BUUK.” BUUK Infrastructure are looking to appoint a talented Service Desk and Field Engineering Supervisor to take an active role in, and oversee our service desk and field engineering teams. This is a full time position. Based in Cardiff, we expect you to undertake key activities that are completed by the service desk and be an operational member of the Service Desk team. In addition, you will manage and administer all functions associated with a field engineering and service desk team to include, customer escalations, stock levels and scheduling. The role is working as part of the Fibre Operations department and will support the latest Fibre to the Home technology and is extremely varied. Key responsibilities will include - Lead by example by undertaking all Service Desk functions in a professional and timely fashion. Drive issues to resolution ensuring our fibre asset exceeds its KPIs and Service Levels Monitor, control and support service delivery; ensuring systems, methodologies and procedures are in place and followed by themselves and other team members Provide regular and accurate management reporting on Service Desk and Field Engineering KPI’s and SLA’s Act as a primary escalation point for field engineering and service desk Aim to increase productivity of the team, work to KPIs and deliver upon our Service Level Agreements. About you This role is ideally suited to someone who has both a technical background and supervisory or management experience, who has experience in the administration of a service desk and can demonstrate knowledge of relevant technologies. You will be able to work as part of a team, able to take initiative and make decisions when needed, with excellent communication skills and telephone manner. The ability to work efficiently and accurately while under pressure, and organising your own workload to meet required timescales is essential! What can we offer you? Along with a fantastic working environment, we offer a competitive starting salary, sociable Monday-Friday working hours, pension scheme, life assurance and free car parking on site. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a corporate perk scheme, and an active social calendar with events taking place throughout the year. To apply please apply online. For further details please email or call 01359 308157.
23 Apr, 2018
Do you want to join the leading independent provider of utility networks? Are you someone who puts customers first, and can support our mission statement? “To deliver consistently high-quality service to customers to earn their long-term loyalty to BUUK.” BUUK Infrastructure are looking to appoint a talented Service Desk and Field Engineering Supervisor to take an active role in, and oversee our service desk and field engineering teams. This is a full time position. Based in Cardiff, we expect you to undertake key activities that are completed by the service desk and be an operational member of the Service Desk team. In addition, you will manage and administer all functions associated with a field engineering and service desk team to include, customer escalations, stock levels and scheduling. The role is working as part of the Fibre Operations department and will support the latest Fibre to the Home technology and is extremely varied. Key responsibilities will include - Lead by example by undertaking all Service Desk functions in a professional and timely fashion. Drive issues to resolution ensuring our fibre asset exceeds its KPIs and Service Levels Monitor, control and support service delivery; ensuring systems, methodologies and procedures are in place and followed by themselves and other team members Provide regular and accurate management reporting on Service Desk and Field Engineering KPI’s and SLA’s Act as a primary escalation point for field engineering and service desk Aim to increase productivity of the team, work to KPIs and deliver upon our Service Level Agreements. About you This role is ideally suited to someone who has both a technical background and supervisory or management experience, who has experience in the administration of a service desk and can demonstrate knowledge of relevant technologies. You will be able to work as part of a team, able to take initiative and make decisions when needed, with excellent communication skills and telephone manner. The ability to work efficiently and accurately while under pressure, and organising your own workload to meet required timescales is essential! What can we offer you? Along with a fantastic working environment, we offer a competitive starting salary, sociable Monday-Friday working hours, pension scheme, life assurance and free car parking on site. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a corporate perk scheme, and an active social calendar with events taking place throughout the year. To apply please apply online. For further details please email or call 01359 308157.
We have an exciting opportunity for Site Managers to join our on-site team, at our Cardiff Living Development for the Residential Team. Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. You will join an experienced team working on a ten year, multi million pound project with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. We are looking for motivated and effective Site Managers used to working on residential projects of a similar size to join our established team covering this long term project based around Cardiff. The right candidates will be managing areas of the project, reporting into a project manager. Responsible for the leadership, direction and management of their project to appropriate Health and Safety, time, cost and quality targets, as well as providing planning and support to project operations. As part of delivering operational excellence you will be required to manage client interfaces and handle queries which can be specific and demanding. To be successful in the role you will already be experienced as a Site Manager with a proven record of leading and delivering parts of construction projects from pre-construction through to successful completion, within a range of industries and ideally have experience of working with residential projects. If this sounds like your next move then click on the link below. No Agencies thank you. A bit about us… Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, along with communities and the environment, run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognized for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditations with C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People. We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that. To Apply: Please make your current Line Manager aware that you are interested in applying for this position. Then press 'apply' and attach a copy of your CV with your application. One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.
23 Apr, 2018
We have an exciting opportunity for Site Managers to join our on-site team, at our Cardiff Living Development for the Residential Team. Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. You will join an experienced team working on a ten year, multi million pound project with Cardiff City Council, building 1,500 homes around Cardiff. The scheme is aimed at tackling growing demand for affordable housing in the city and will comprise about 600 council homes as well as properties for sale on the open market. We are looking for motivated and effective Site Managers used to working on residential projects of a similar size to join our established team covering this long term project based around Cardiff. The right candidates will be managing areas of the project, reporting into a project manager. Responsible for the leadership, direction and management of their project to appropriate Health and Safety, time, cost and quality targets, as well as providing planning and support to project operations. As part of delivering operational excellence you will be required to manage client interfaces and handle queries which can be specific and demanding. To be successful in the role you will already be experienced as a Site Manager with a proven record of leading and delivering parts of construction projects from pre-construction through to successful completion, within a range of industries and ideally have experience of working with residential projects. If this sounds like your next move then click on the link below. No Agencies thank you. A bit about us… Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a £2bn turnover business. As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers. Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, along with communities and the environment, run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognized for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditations with C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People. We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that. To Apply: Please make your current Line Manager aware that you are interested in applying for this position. Then press 'apply' and attach a copy of your CV with your application. One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.
McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles
Cardiff, UK
In addition to the attractive salary, enhancements for working weekends and evenings of up to an additional £1.00 per hour YourLife Management Services have a fantastic opportunity available for a Duty Supervisor/Night Duty Supervisor. This established development features 58 privately owned luxury apartments in an Assisted Living environment. With 24 hour a day cover on site it means we can support our Home Owners to excel within an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. There is also a well-maintained garden with raised flower beds and a beautiful pergola, perfect to enjoy on a sunny day. Thomas Court provides a relaxing setting, ideal for retirement and spending quality time with friends, family and members of the community. The development sits among the tree lined roads around Marlborough Road in Penylan and is close to Roath Park and Wellfield Road, with the local shops and amenities just a 0.3 mile walk away. There are also beautiful nearby parks including Roath Park and Waterloo Gardens ideal for leisurely strolls or walking the dog. About the role: The Duty Supervisor position supports the Registered Estate Manager to ensure that the development runs efficiently & operationally to support our Homeowners. With a key focus on delivering exceptional customer service Duty Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Care & Support teams; promoting consistency and cover where needed. This is a shift based role that will require you to predominately work afternoon and evening shifts; with occasional day shifts to provide cover for the Estates Manager. Your night shifts will predominantly be a ‘sleep in’ role, however you will be required to respond to emergency calls from our Homeowners where needed. What do you need? We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team, focused on our homeowner’s well-being and supporting other members of the team whilst delivering an exceptional service at all times. Experience of working within a care and/or support role A Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Adults) and be willing to work towards a Level 3 What can we offer? We are focused on supporting you to achieve your goals and become the best that you can be. We will work with you to support your career development along the way during your time with YourLife Management Services Does this sound like you? If you’ve got the experience and are ready for your next opportunity then we’d love to hear from you! If successful you will need to complete a DBS check Next Steps: If your application is shortlisted we will be in contact to arrange an interview! Job Type: Part Time/Full Time Salary: (Duty Supervisor £9.84-£10.08) (Night Duty Supervisor £8.44) per hour
23 Apr, 2018
In addition to the attractive salary, enhancements for working weekends and evenings of up to an additional £1.00 per hour YourLife Management Services have a fantastic opportunity available for a Duty Supervisor/Night Duty Supervisor. This established development features 58 privately owned luxury apartments in an Assisted Living environment. With 24 hour a day cover on site it means we can support our Home Owners to excel within an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. There is also a well-maintained garden with raised flower beds and a beautiful pergola, perfect to enjoy on a sunny day. Thomas Court provides a relaxing setting, ideal for retirement and spending quality time with friends, family and members of the community. The development sits among the tree lined roads around Marlborough Road in Penylan and is close to Roath Park and Wellfield Road, with the local shops and amenities just a 0.3 mile walk away. There are also beautiful nearby parks including Roath Park and Waterloo Gardens ideal for leisurely strolls or walking the dog. About the role: The Duty Supervisor position supports the Registered Estate Manager to ensure that the development runs efficiently & operationally to support our Homeowners. With a key focus on delivering exceptional customer service Duty Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Care & Support teams; promoting consistency and cover where needed. This is a shift based role that will require you to predominately work afternoon and evening shifts; with occasional day shifts to provide cover for the Estates Manager. Your night shifts will predominantly be a ‘sleep in’ role, however you will be required to respond to emergency calls from our Homeowners where needed. What do you need? We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team, focused on our homeowner’s well-being and supporting other members of the team whilst delivering an exceptional service at all times. Experience of working within a care and/or support role A Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Adults) and be willing to work towards a Level 3 What can we offer? We are focused on supporting you to achieve your goals and become the best that you can be. We will work with you to support your career development along the way during your time with YourLife Management Services Does this sound like you? If you’ve got the experience and are ready for your next opportunity then we’d love to hear from you! If successful you will need to complete a DBS check Next Steps: If your application is shortlisted we will be in contact to arrange an interview! Job Type: Part Time/Full Time Salary: (Duty Supervisor £9.84-£10.08) (Night Duty Supervisor £8.44) per hour
Looking to develop your career in housekeeping? Want to work for an organisation that recognises the positive contributions of its staff? We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and passionate Housekeeping Assistants to join our Independent Living Service teams at our Plas Bryn extra care schemes in Cardiff. This sounds great, tell me more…! Plas Bryn Extra Care is situated in the Fairwater area of Cardiff. Our extra care model allows frail older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment, with access to a home care service permanently based on site. Plas Bryn scheme consists of 40 apartments, hairdressing salon, and communal space for social activities, assisted bathing and restaurant facilities. Our Extra Care Schemes are not residential care. This difference is important to tenants as it means that rent and a high proportion of the service charge is eligible for housing benefit. The rent and service charge include the provision of a midday meal seven days a week. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individuals who is looking to advance will build upon their existing knowledge and experience by working alongside experienced Service Managers. Your duties will include: Ensuring all communal rooms and spaces, tenant flats are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building. Developing positive relationship with all tenants, staff and other visitors to the scheme by becoming an integral part of the team. Promoting wellbeing and safety within the scheme with all tenants, staff and other visitors What skills do I need to have? You will be a good communicator with excellent customer service skills, understand our tenants’ needs and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and ideally, you will have undertaken a similar role. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the tenants. Did you know…? You will be working 16 hours per week, on a rota basis. This will include working weekend and bank holidays, including Christmas. Hours are to meet the needs of the scheme (usually between 9am- 7pm) and some earlier starts may be required. Linc offer a variety of continuous learning options to allow you to learn and grown including NVQ2 in Housekeeping So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you! Tuesday 24 April 2018
23 Apr, 2018
Looking to develop your career in housekeeping? Want to work for an organisation that recognises the positive contributions of its staff? We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and passionate Housekeeping Assistants to join our Independent Living Service teams at our Plas Bryn extra care schemes in Cardiff. This sounds great, tell me more…! Plas Bryn Extra Care is situated in the Fairwater area of Cardiff. Our extra care model allows frail older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment, with access to a home care service permanently based on site. Plas Bryn scheme consists of 40 apartments, hairdressing salon, and communal space for social activities, assisted bathing and restaurant facilities. Our Extra Care Schemes are not residential care. This difference is important to tenants as it means that rent and a high proportion of the service charge is eligible for housing benefit. The rent and service charge include the provision of a midday meal seven days a week. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individuals who is looking to advance will build upon their existing knowledge and experience by working alongside experienced Service Managers. Your duties will include: Ensuring all communal rooms and spaces, tenant flats are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building. Developing positive relationship with all tenants, staff and other visitors to the scheme by becoming an integral part of the team. Promoting wellbeing and safety within the scheme with all tenants, staff and other visitors What skills do I need to have? You will be a good communicator with excellent customer service skills, understand our tenants’ needs and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and ideally, you will have undertaken a similar role. You will enjoy working in a team and have a positive attitude to supporting your colleagues and the tenants. Did you know…? You will be working 16 hours per week, on a rota basis. This will include working weekend and bank holidays, including Christmas. Hours are to meet the needs of the scheme (usually between 9am- 7pm) and some earlier starts may be required. Linc offer a variety of continuous learning options to allow you to learn and grown including NVQ2 in Housekeeping So what are you waiting for? Come and take the first steps towards your career with an organisation that is passionate about people, homes and their communities! We look forward to hearing from you! Tuesday 24 April 2018