A busy and long established and growing business in Brackley is looking for a reliable, hands-on Stores Operative to join the team.
This is a varied role working across stores, dispatch and the yard, supporting the smooth running of a fast-paced production environment.
You’ll be involved in loading and unloading vehicles, preparing goods for dispatch, picking and packing, stock organisation, palletising goods and keeping the stores and yard areas running efficiently and safely.
The role would suit someone practical, organised and proactive who enjoys being busy and takes pride in doing a job properly.
What we’re looking for:
Previous stores, warehouse or yard experience
Forklift Truck experience (Counterbalance preferred - expired licences considered)
Comfortable with manual handling and hands-on work
Basic IT confidence / ability to learn systems
Reliable with a good work ethic
Able to work well within a team and use initiative
Good attention to detail and organisation
Experience using warehouse or stock systems would be helpful, although full training will be given on internal systems and processes.
The role includes:
Loading and unloading deliveries
Picking, packing and preparing orders
Booking and coordinating courier collections
Measuring, weighing and labelling goods
Stock organisation and pallet management
General housekeeping and maintaining a tidy, safe working environment
Supporting production and dispatch teams as needed
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team with training and long-term opportunities available for the right person. Immediate start available.
Application process
Employ Direct is an advertising service of Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited. When applying for this role, should you be successful, your details will be forwarded directly to our client, and they will contact you.
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Grooming the horses before and after exercising them
Mucking out the stables
Providing fresh water
Preparing feed and hay nets
General stable duties
Changing rugs
As they are a livery yard it is important to be able to talk to their clients and help them with their horses, able to keep good public relations, and you must be able to work together as part of a team.
Work uniform will be provided, however own footwear and riding equipment, including body protector will need to be your own.Training:
You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship or the option of full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship will be available to the right candidate
Employer Description:We’re here to offer a livery service to suit your needs. With various options to suit every owner (and every horse!), our livery yard is easily accessible from Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area.
Our friendly and experienced team are here to make the livery experience work for you. From Working and DIY through to Part and Full Livery, our flexible service is designed around your lifestyle.Working Hours :Please expect to work 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day.
Final shift pattern and hours to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
All general yard duties. To include:
Mucking out, turning in and out
Grooming, tacking up and show prep
Feeding, filling haynets & water buckets
Opportunity to groom at shows
Plenty of training available on your own horse
Riding available for the right candidate
Training:All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
Possibility of full time employment
Employer Description:ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST ESTABLISHED SHOWJUMPERSWith an International Show Jumping career spanning almost 4 decades James has won major Grands Prix and titles all over Europe and represented his country on numerous occasions.Working Hours :Hours are 40 per week over 5 days. To include weekend work if grooming at shows.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion t work with horses....Read more...
There are 19 horses based on site with 3 members of staff everyday to allow for quality time spent on each individual horse.
The duties will include:
Grooming
Attending shows
Mucking out
Clipping
Lunging
Some hacking possible for the right candidate
The apprenticeship is practical-based based so not lots of time is spent in the classroom. If you did not achieve your GCSE'S you can do these whilst on programme.
Working hours are 25.5 per week over 3 days, 2 week days and a Sunday, Show days may vary.
Good rates of pay, bonuses based on performance and regular staff evenings out.
There are many opportunities to develop and grow in experience here.Training:
All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours
Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Training Outcome:
Grooming at international shows
Progression to Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
Full-time employment
Employer Description:International showjumping yardWorking Hours :Shifts to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Commercial Electrician 3 Nights Away, Home Thursday NightTypical earnings around £52,000+ per year / £4,400+ per month based on 50 hours per week.Smart Power are looking for a fully qualified electrician to join the business in a permanent full-time role.This position focuses on commercial and industrial installation work across mainland UK. A lot of our work takes place in automotive workshop environments, but the role is not limited to that. What it does involve is organised installation work, working away during the week, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly.We prefer to be clear about what the role involves so applicants understand the environment and expectations from the start.The working patternMost weeks follow the same structure:
Travel Monday morningAway Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nightHome Thursday night
That means 3 nights away most weeks, not 4.Across Monday to Thursday you will typically work around 50 hours, creating strong earning potential while still getting you home for a 3 day weekend most weeks.Friday is normally a rest day. Occasionally there may be the option of local work, but this is entirely optional.Pay and package
£18.50 per hour basic rate (JIB rate)Higher starting rate available for electricians holding 2391 / Approved Electrician status (typically starting from £20 per hour)Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hoursTypical gross monthly earnings around £4,400+ based on a 50-hour week£20 per night away allowanceAccommodation arranged and fully paid by the office – usually Airbnb style where possible, or Premier Inn / Travelodge if unavailableCompany van providedHoliday pay calculated using average earnings including overtimePay progression linked to performance, output and reliability
Reviews take place during probation at 30 days, 3 months and 6 months, followed by annual reviews. Strong performers can progress quickly beyond starting rates.The roleYou will be carrying out commercial and industrial electrical installation work as part of our installation side of the business.Typical work includes:
Electrical installations linked to specialist equipmentPower supplies and connectionsContainment and wiringWorking in active commercial environments where planning and organisation are importantSupporting and leading junior electricians / mates on site
Initially you will work alongside one of our existing lead engineers to learn how we operate before progressing into your own team and projects.You will be joining the business as an additional installation team alongside three existing teams working on projects across the UK.How we workWe understand that electricians get frustrated with badly organised jobs where materials are missing and engineers are left sorting everything out themselves.We work hard to avoid that.Our aim is to keep projects organised so engineers can focus on the installation work itself.That includes:
Materials organised by the office before the jobAccounts with all major wholesalersCompany credit card provided for site purchases where requiredLead engineers provided with a work tabletJob information handled digitally and accessible when needed
We expect high standards, but we also make sure engineers are properly supported.Travel and accommodationWhen working away, time is recorded from the Smart Power yard in Cottingham.Engineers clock on when leaving the yard Monday morning and clock off/on when arriving/leaving digs, and again when returning to the yard at the end of the week.Minimum requirementsApplicants must meet the following:
Fully qualified electricianNVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition completedFull UK driving licenceCommercial or industrial installation experienceExperience supervising, supporting or taking responsibility on siteWillingness to work away Monday to Thursday most weeks
Who this role suitsThis role suits electricians who:
Enjoy installation work rather than reactive domestic jobsAre comfortable taking responsibility on siteAre happy working away during the weekWant strong earning potentialWant to join a growing business and build a long-term role
We run a supportive environment rather than an authoritarian one. We expect people to take pride in their work and we make sure engineers have the structure and support to do that.ApplyWe are not waiting for a closing date.The sooner the right person applies, the sooner we can get them started. We already have a van ready to go.If you are a qualified electrician with commercial or industrial experience and the travel pattern suits you, we would like to hear from you.Keywords:Commercial ElectricianIndustrial ElectricianInstallation ElectricianElectrical InstallationNVQ Level 3 ElectricianJIB ElectricianApproved Electrician INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Provide a high standard of customer service at all times, assisting customers with plumbing and heating enquiries and directing them to the correct products
Support the trade counter by helping customers identify and select appropriate plumbing and heating materials (e.g. pipework, fittings, boilers, radiators, and accessories)
Assist with goods in and out, including loading and unloading delivery vehicles, checking in stock, and safely storing plumbing and heating products
Carry out gate person responsibilities, helping to minimise stock loss by monitoring vehicles and, where required, checking outgoing loads
Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately, including trade collections and online orders, ensuring correct plumbing and heating items are supplied
Replenish stock on the shop floor and in the warehouse, ensuring plumbing and heating products are well presented, correctly labelled, and easy to locate
Learn to safely handle a wide range of materials including pipes, radiators, sanitaryware, and heating equipment, using manual handling techniques and equipment (e.g. forklift truck if trained)
Sort, organise, and manage stock within the warehouse and yard, maintaining clear and safe storage areas
Keep all working areas clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety requirements, particularly when handling equipment and materials used in plumbing and heating
Develop knowledge of core plumbing and heating systems and products to support customer queries and build confidence in a trade environment
Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role and level of responsibility
Training:Retailer Level 2.
We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.Training Outcome:Full-time permanent employment and further career progression for the right candidate.Employer Description:With over 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service, and knowledge you can rely on.
Now the UK’s largest privately‑owned timber company, our origins can be traced back to 1840 when we commenced trading as Hudson & Co. Over the years the Howarth Timber Group has expanded from a one‑man company to an employer of more than 1,000 people specialists who know the industry inside out. We take great pride in our teams of local experts serving our local communities.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Fridays 7:30am - 4pm. Age dependant.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
