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Make a difference in the world!Team Leader - NVQ level 3 requiredDo you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day, by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset.
We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve.
Our existing teams are simply the best in the North East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers.
You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop, and live the best possible version of yourself.
You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff.
This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.Contracted hours: 36 hours per week, 2 week rolling rota Salary: £13.02 per hourThe person who you will be supporting:
Four service users and supporting a small team of staff.You will be required to enable the people we support to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs.The service provides 24/7 support, shifts include weekends, sleep overs nights, and Bank Holidays.You will also be required to accompany people we support on holidays and attend training courses and other activities.
Responsibilities:
Report to the Manager any needs; physical; mental; social or otherwise of the residents.Participating with the Manager in developing and maintaining social training programmes in the home.Assist in the induction of all new staff.Maintain agreed procedures and operational policies.
Assist in the co-ordination of junior staff, giving professional support and supervision where needed.To take responsibility on the weekend or evening, covering for staffing due to sickness, etc.
where necessary.
The Ideal Candidate:
Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Coaching.
Leadership.
Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour support.Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Someone who is open to learning new skills.Comfortable with personal care
Requirements:
Health and Social NVQ L3An enhanced DBS check.Ashdown employees are required to always promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults.
Company perks:
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel (staff spin the wheel to win prizes)Flexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!Please note that it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working with vulnerable adults, children, or both to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that group. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Salary / Rate: £13.02 - 13.02 per hour
Posted: 2025-04-23 16:46:21
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Position: Principal OR Lead Electrical Design Engineer:
Job ID: 693/28
Location: Tyne & Wear
Rate/Salary: £65,000 Plus Benefits
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Principal OR Lead Electrical Design Engineer:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal OR Lead Electrical Design Engineer to manage and guide a team of 5 Electrical Design Engineers whilst utilizing your expertise to drive technical excellence.
You will work on specialist marine equipment, to include winches, reelers, and cranes.
Your responsibilities will span the entire lifecycle, from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing support, testing, and installation on vessels.
You will also lead R&D and continuous improvement efforts to keep products at the forefront of technology.
Preferred candidates will have experience in the marine or offshore oil and gas industries.
Key Responsibilities of the Principal OR Lead Electrical Design Engineer:
Lead the technical delivery of projects, managing a multidisciplinary team.
Develop Electrical Engineering solutions from requirements capture to product development, commissioning, and support.
Identify and implement R&D and continuous improvement initiatives.
Resolve safety and technical issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing technical guidance to suppliers, departments, and customers.
Oversee factory tests and inspections, ensuring compliance with technical standards.
Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical support.
Review and approve the technical work of others, providing guidance to internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
Create technical design appraisal documents for marine classification societies.
Qualifications & Experience For The Principal OR Lead Electrical Design Engineer:
MEng or BEng in Electrical or Control Engineering.
Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Proven experience leading technical project delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence.
Extensive experience across concept design, product development, and in-service support.
Proficiency in AC and DC motor control systems, including Variable Speed Drives.
Skilled in the design and preparation of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.
Experience with PLCs, motion control systems, and serial communication networks (Beckhoff IPC preferred).
Competency in producing technical specifications, test procedures, manuals, and reports to marine and military standards.
Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, PromiseE, Medusa, etc.) and MS Office suite.
Due to the nature of some contracts, successful candidates must attain UK BPSS or SC Clearance with no caveats.
Candidates should be accustomed to working within a controlled documentation environment and have a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
Strong communication skills are essential, especially in interfacing with external approval bodies, such as marine classification societies and Ministry of Defence departments.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Start: 28/04/2025
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-04-23 10:01:27
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The Company:
UK manufacturer of single use medical devices
Global reach
Outstanding reputation for service and product quality
Looks after their employees
Benefits of the Validation Engineer
£45k basic salary,
Death in Service (2 x Salary),
Employer Pension @ 5% employer + 5% employee,
23 Days annual leave + bank holidays,
Health Shield - Employee Health Cash Plan,
Perkbox
The Role of the Validation Engineer
Our client is a leading medical devices manufacturer
This role is to ensure all site validation needs are met
You will be responsible for validating all production, service provision, computer and software-based processes, the result of which cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or measurement.
Validation must demonstrate the ability of these processes to consistently achieve expected results.
The role includes re-validation of established processes as well as initial validation of amended or new processes, such as those introduced through new product development activities.
Creating Validation Master Plans and associated protocols
Create or amend standard operating procedures in accordance with the results of the validation
Creating validation and related working forms
Supporting site cross-functional technical writing needs
Maintenance of Sterilisation Validation for both Gamma and Ethylene Oxide processes.
Assist in the implementation of the validation protocols and write the validation reports
Support cross-functional risk management activities
Support in the optimization of production processes
Preparation of plans for maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning of test and production equipment
Policing and coordinating maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning
Advise the business on current best practice in validation and keep abreast of changes
Contribute to continuous improvement projects
The Ideal Person for the Validation Engineer
Must hold a mechanical engineering or electrical engineering degree
Must have previous experience of medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Must have practical experience in manufacturing technology and quality assurance
Must have understanding of Quality Management Systems for medical
Devices (EN ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820)
Experience in validation / qualification
Experience in Project Work and/or Project Management D
Good to very good knowledge of common MS Office
Programs
Able to adhere to and communicate the company values
Must have strong communication skills able to communicate with all levels of organisation
A good team player who is able to adapt to working independently or with new or short-term teams
If you think the role of Validation Engineer is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no.
0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.
We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full-Time
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £45000 Per Annum Benefits
Posted: 2025-04-09 16:44:26
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A fantastic independent Opticians based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear are looking for a full time Optometrist to work across 2 independent practices which are 10 minutes apart.
Optometrist - Role
Community based independent Opticians
Open plan, modern feel
Well established in the area
Single testing room practice
Recently undergone a refit, including the testing room
Testing times are 30 minutes
Pre-screening is done for you
Trial frames
Fundus camera
Working 5 days a week from 9am to 5.30pm (1pm on a Sat)
Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
GOC fees paid
Bonus scheme
Free parking
Optometrist - Requirements
Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
Hands on - Willing to get involved outside of the test room
Wants to help develop and grow the business
Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
Excellent communication skills
Patient focused
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus
Posted: 2025-04-01 13:41:21
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Team Lead to join a forward-thinking and innovative company based in Gateshead.
This role involves leading a team of software and test engineers to develop, implement, and maintain safety-critical systems up to SIL2.
The Software Team Lead based in Gateshead will have proven C++ experience in a Linux environment and will have the opportunity to be actively involved in future product developments.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software and test engineers.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Set clear team goals and KPIs.
Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Drive continuous improvement in software development practices.
Ensure team adherence to development best practices and company policies.
Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes.
Project Management:
Plan and manage software development projects from inception to delivery.
Develop project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.
Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide regular updates.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in software development.
Experience in a leadership or senior developer role.
Proficiency in C++ development.
Strong experience with Linux operating systems.
Proven experience in developing safety-critical systems up to SIL2.
Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
Experience with version control systems (e.G., Git).
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools.
APPLY NOW for the Software Team Lead position based in Gateshead by sending your CV and cover letter to ltemple@redlinegroup.Com or contact us at 01582878820. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-29 00:00:03
