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Our client, a prominent and large multi-disciplinary consultancy, is looking for a driven Building Surveyor to join their collaborative Buildings and Places Team in Southampton.
In this environment, everyone has a voice, and together, teams deliver excellence for people and the environment.
Flexible and remote working are central to their culture.
Talk to them about how they can support your lifestyle, whether that means opting for reduced workweeks, purchasing extra leave during school holidays, arranging workplace adjustments, or receiving a supported transition back after a career break.
They value your transferable skills and potential and are fully prepared to invest in your professional development and progression.
Your Role
As a Building Surveyor, you will work alongside an established building surveying team based in Southampton, collaborating with colleagues as talented as you to drive innovation and excellence
Project Portfolio: Handle engaging, varied projects across Defence, Blue Light, Education, Housing, Retail, Health, Energy, commercial property, and public sectors.
Project Values: Managing scopes ranging from £10k up to £3 million.
Responsibilities: Operating within a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment, you will be pivotal in managing client relationships while proactively handling complex technical and legal issues.
It is an exciting time to join a growing, dynamic team where your expertise will directly shape regional outcomes.
About You
Proven background in building surveying with strong technical and legal knowledge.
A B.Sc.
(Hons) in Building Surveying or a similar RICS accredited degree.
Sound technical surveying knowledge and significant building surveying experience.
Experience managing clients with a strong understanding of profitability, business development and sound commercial awareness.
Sound knowledge drafting technical documents, including asset reviews, feasibility studies, specifications, and drawings.
Experience or capability in managing project values from minor works up to £3M.
Collaborative mindset with a strong ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Adaptable, driven, and keen to progress your career within a large multi-disciplinary consultancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £62000 per annum
Posted: 2026-11-03 18:53:38
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Design Office Manager
Up to £40k
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Are you an experienced Design Manager or Team Leader looking for your next opportunity?
We're working with an established manufacturer within the commercial ventilation and HVAC industry, who are looking to recruit a Design Office Manager for their head office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy design and programming function, leading a team of design engineers, design specialists and programming operatives.
You'll play a key role in driving performance, improving processes and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
The Role
As Design Office Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the design team, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with customer requirements.
You'll work closely with colleagues across design, programming, production and senior management, helping to improve operational performance, develop team capabilities and support the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the design and programming teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, meeting quality standards and customer specifications.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and streamline processes.
Manage team performance, resource planning and succession planning.
Identify skills gaps and support training and development across the team.
Conduct design reviews, resolving technical issues and ensuring actions are completed.
Lead value engineering initiatives to improve quality and cost efficiency.
Work collaboratively with production and other departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
Provide technical support and assist with complex design challenges.
Promote a positive team culture focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About You
We're keen to speak with individuals who have experience managing or leading a design function within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
You'll ideally bring:
Previous experience in a Design Manager, Design Office Manager, Design Team Leader or similar position.
Experience managing and developing technical teams.
A background in engineering, manufacturing or a related technical environment.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
The ability to drive performance, improve processes and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work across multiple departments.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining an established British manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of air handling, heat recovery, supply and extract ventilation units for public, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact, develop a team and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the business's design and engineering operations.
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineering or manufacturing professional with a passion for leading teams and improving design operations, we'd love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £40000 per annum + bonus
Posted: 2026-11-02 16:23:11
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A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association and Property Maintenance Company are looking to Recruit an experienced Carpenter-Multi on a full time permanent basis to join their Reactive Maintenance Teams.
As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road they will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
What you'll do:
As a Carpenter Multi you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Reactive Maintenance Teams and elsewhere depending on demands.
1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external.
UPVC servicing and installation
Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
Painting, Decorating, Patch Plastering, Basic Plumbing
You'll also benefit from:
£335 yearly Tool Allowance
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
A van and fuel card for business travel
iPhone and iPad
Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Life cover 4 x annual salary
SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire, England
Salary / Rate: £36500 - £37000 per annum + Van, Fuel Card, Pension
Posted: 2026-11-02 15:55:48
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Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer NPI - 2 Yr FTC - up to £65,000 + Bonus + Ex.
Benefits - SE London
We're looking for experienced Senior Manufacturing Process Engineers to support key manufacturing projects on 2 Year Fixed Term Contracts.
This is a hands-on role focused on NPI, process development, industrialisation and continuous improvement, with responsibility for driving manufacturing activities from product introduction through to validation and production.
The Role
Drive NPI and manufacturing readiness for new products and processes.
Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, production lines and workstations.
Support process validation, producing validation documentation and technical reports.
Provide hands-on manufacturing support for plant assembly operations.
Investigate production issues, including pressure test failures, using RCA and structured problem solving.
Identify and implement improvements to quality, efficiency and process capability.
Support and drive CAPEX projects, including equipment specification, acquisition and implementation.
Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues and deliver successful NPI projects.
About You
You'll be a well-rounded Manufacturing/Process Engineer with:
Proven experience in manufacturing process development, NPI and industrialisation.
Experience setting up production lines, workstations and manufacturing processes.
Strong RCA and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting CAPEX and equipment implementation.
The ability to work across multiple NPI projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A hands-on approach to solving production and process issues.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact on key manufacturing projects, driving NPI, process improvement and manufacturing readiness in a hands-on engineering environment.
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Type: Permanent Location: Greenwich, England
Salary / Rate: £58000 - £65000 per annum + + Bonus + Ex. Benefits
Posted: 2026-11-02 10:19:16
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Senior Water & Refrigeration Engineer - Marine
£60,000-£70,000 | UK-wide | International Travel
Are you an experienced refrigeration engineer looking to take your technical expertise into an exciting, specialist marine environment?
We're seeking a Senior Chilled Water & Refrigeration Engineer to join a growing marine engineering operation, supporting complex cooling and refrigeration systems across vessels, shipyards and specialist marine installations throughout the UK and internationally.
This is a hands-on senior role offering the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges, lead fault investigations and play a key role in commissioning, maintaining and improving critical marine systems.
The Role
Install, commission, maintain and repair marine chilled water plants and refrigeration systems.
Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and control system faults.
Support equipment upgrades, plant replacements, refits and commissioning projects.
Act as a senior technical point of contact, providing guidance to engineers and customers.
Work closely with vessel crews, shipyards, project teams and equipment manufacturers.
Travel across the UK and internationally, with approximately 30% UK travel and 30% international travel.
About You
Extensive hands-on experience with industrial, commercial or marine refrigeration and chilled water systems.
Strong knowledge of chillers, compressors, heat exchangers, pumps and refrigeration circuits.
Confident diagnosing complex faults and working independently on technically demanding projects.
Relevant engineering qualification and a current F-Gas qualification.
Marine, naval or offshore experience would be advantageous, but strong transferable industrial refrigeration experience will also be considered.
Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and overseas.
What's on Offer?
£60,000-£70,000 salary, depending on experience.
UK-wide location flexibility.
Exposure to specialist marine engineering projects in the UK and overseas.
A senior technical position with scope to influence engineering standards, system reliability and technical solutions.
Company pension, life insurance and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interested? If you're a technically strong refrigeration or chilled water engineer looking for a varied role combining hands-on engineering, technical leadership and international travel, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum + bonus
Posted: 2026-10-28 10:00:46
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At STR Group, we're looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join Insignis, one of our specialist brands, working on a key Recruitment RPO account focused on Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
This is a fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career within STR Group.
You'll work closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand their recruitment needs, source and secure specialist talent and deliver an exceptional recruitment experience.
Acting as an extension of our client's talent acquisition team, you'll take ownership of recruitment delivery, build trusted relationships and help ensure hiring objectives are met.
Whether your experience comes from agency recruitment, internal talent acquisition or account delivery, we're looking for someone who is proactive, commercially aware and passionate about delivering results in a specialist technical recruitment environment.
Working at STR
STR Group is an international workforce and project solutions consultancy specialising in high-tech facilities, life sciences, engineering and technology, marine and automation.
Since our inception in 2000, we have continued to evolve alongside our clients and the STEM industries we support.
Our approach begins with understanding what a client is trying to achieve.
We diagnose the challenge, evaluate the available options and design a solution aligned with the client's commercial and operational objectives.
What will you be doing?
Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for a key RPO client, focusing on roles across engineering, manufacturing and quality.
Partnering with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand recruitment requirements, workforce plans and hiring priorities.
Proactively sourcing, engaging and assessing specialist candidates through a variety of recruitment channels.
Building and maintaining strong talent pipelines to support current vacancies and future hiring requirements.
Coordinating interviews, managing candidate feedback and supporting the offer and onboarding process to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.
Acting as a trusted recruitment partner, providing market insights, candidate updates and advice on recruitment best practices.
Managing multiple vacancies effectively, ensuring recruitment activity is aligned with agreed service levels, KPIs and hiring deadlines.
Delivering an exceptional candidate and client experience while continuously identifying opportunities to improve recruitment processes and delivery.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for an experienced recruitment consultant who can hit the ground running, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver results within a fast-paced RPO environment.
Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or delivery ideally within an RPO, agency or internal recruitment environment.
Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening through to offer management.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers.
A proactive approach to candidate sourcing, talent pipelining and identifying specialist professionals.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
Comfortable working towards recruitment KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs) and hiring deadlines.
A solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to overcome recruitment challenges and adapt to changing client requirements.
What are we offering you?
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to business requirements.
A 3pm finish every Friday.
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas.
Daily breakfast provided.
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for the contract duration).
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave, subject to eligibility.
Your birthday off.
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare, subject to eligibility.
Company pension scheme.
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board.
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party.
Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
Free on-site parking.
Cycle-to-work scheme, subject to eligibility.
Employee Referral Programme.
The opportunity to work with a specialist recruitment brand, supporting a key RPO client across Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
A fixed-term contract with the potential to become a permanent opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your recruitment expertise, build strong client relationships and play a key role in delivering specialist talent solutions.
STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today and take the next step in your recruitment career with Insignis, part of STR Group.
TA is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cosham, Portsmouth, England
Posted: 2026-10-23 10:39:39
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As part of STR Group, you'll be joining Insignis Talent, a specialist brand with an established presence across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Business Operations and Corporate Accounts.
We're now expanding into the US Power & Energy sector, creating an exceptional opportunity to build and develop a high-value market with larger fees, significant growth potential and access to one of the world's most dynamic economies.
This is your opportunity to take ownership of a growing market, develop high-value client relationships, build your desk and shape the future of the division.
Why settle for the limits of a mature UK market when the US offers greater scale, higher fees and bigger opportunities? The role follows a US-aligned working pattern and offers a direct career pathway to relocate to the USA as the business grows.
We're flexible on the level of leadership experience you bring; what matters most is your ambition, commercial drive and enthusiasm for building a new market, backed by the resources and reputation of STR Group and Insignis Talent.
Working at STR
STR Group is an international workforce and project solutions consultancy specialising in high-tech facilities, life sciences, engineering and technology, marine and automation.
Since our inception in 2000, we have continued to evolve alongside our clients and the STEM industries we support.
Our approach begins with understanding what a client is trying to achieve.
We diagnose the challenge, evaluate the available options and design a solution aligned with the client's commercial and operational objectives.
What are we looking for?
Proven success in permanent or contract recruitment, with a strong track record of personal billing and business development.
Experience recruiting within Engineering, Manufacturing, Power & Energy, Oil & Gas or Data Centres would all be considered.
Experience within recruitment, whether you're an established manager, an experienced Team Leader or a successful recruiter ready to take the next step into leadership.
An entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive and ambition to develop a new specialist market within the US Power & Energy sector.
The ability to lead from the front, building and developing your own desk while supporting the growth of a team as the division expands.
A track record of winning new business, building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of revenue targets, market development and business growth.
A proactive, motivated and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and make a real impact.
What are we offering you?
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Flexible and hybrid working following completion of the Training Academy, subject to maintaining performance targets
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors' Lunches Michelin recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
Ready to pursue higher fees, a larger addressable market and the chance to build something with real scale? Join an established recruitment brand, lead the development of our US Power & Energy offering and open a direct pathway towards relocating to the USA.
Whether you're an experienced manager, a Team Leader or ready to step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cosham, Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-21 13:09:55
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To help you transition into the role, new starters will receive a commission accelerator of up to £1,500 paid over the first 6 months to provide additional support while developing their pipeline and market knowledge.
Year 1 OTE £30,000
Year 2 OTE £50,000 - £70,000
Year 3 OTE £80,000 - £100,000
Are you already working in recruitment or sales and ready to step into a role where your effort directly drives your earnings? Do you want exposure to international markets, structured development, and a clear route to progression within a high-performing recruitment business?
At STR, recruitment goes beyond filling vacancies.
We operate as true market specialists and strategic partners, delivering consultancy-led solutions that shape businesses and careers globally.
You'll join a high-performing environment where your expertise is recognised, your market knowledge is valued, and your billings potential is uncapped.
Working at STR
This Recruitment Consultant position sits within Blackedge, one of STR Group's specialist brands, focusing on the international data centre market a fast-growing, highly technical sector with global reach and long-term demand.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in recruitment who wants to branch into a new market or a sales professional looking to move into recruitment and build a specialist desk You'll work with international clients and candidates, develop long-term relationships, and grow your desk with the support of STR's award-winning training and leadership teams.
STR Group is a multi-award-winning international recruitment company, operating across life sciences, leading-edge capex projects, automation, maritime and engineering & manufacturing.
We are proud to be an approved Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
This certification reflects our commitment to ethical, professional and transparent recruitment practices, giving candidates and clients confidence in our approach.
What will you be doing?
You will learn to source potential clients and grow your business via outbound sales
You will network on platforms such as LinkedIn to build a pool of candidates
You will work on building and developing excellent client and candidate relationships
You will be writing, advertising, and marketing vacancies via a variety of channels
You will learn how to negotiate Terms of Business with cooperate clients
You will focus on your own personalised KPIs and financial targets
You will have full control over your earning potential and career progression
What are we offering you?
Structured, clear, performance-based career progression opportunities with the ability to fast-track promotions
Up to 30% commission scheme
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated inhouse expert
Flexible and hybrid working available upon completion of the Training Academy and subject to maintaining performance targets
Early finish Fridays at 3pm every week
Modern, slick, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas and dedicated kitchen (including pool & football tables)
Breakfast club - enjoy cereal, breakfast bars and fresh fruit every day
Employee of the Month & Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors' Lunches at 5
* restaurants
EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) board
Training Academy graduation celebratory lunch
Top Billers have the chance to go on all-paid holidays to Las Vegas, Ibiza, Iceland, New York or Dubai every year!
Annual Awards, Summer & Christmas parties, celebrating with the whole company
Special work anniversaries, including chocolate or sweets bouquet, voucher, champagne, bonus and additional holiday, depending on length of service!
23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising by 1 day each year of service, capped at 28 days)
Option to purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday
Health care cash plan and optional private health care from day 1!
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free onsite parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Referral Programme
STR commits to offering those with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If this sounds like you and you want to find out more, then apply today.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cosham, Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-21 10:25:48
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Year 1 OTE £35,000
Year 2 OTE £50,000 - £70,000
Year 3 OTE £80,000 - £100,000+
Are you already building your career in a sales driven environment, or looking to break into a high-performance, target focused role? Do you thrive on competition and feel motivated by the opportunity to earn and progress quickly?
This opportunity is with Blackfield Associates, STR Group's specialist Life Sciences team.
You'll focus on the European market, connecting highly skilled professionals with organisations operating across Validation, Quality Assurance and Engineering.
The role is ideally suited to someone ambitious, methodical and process-driven, with the discipline to manage detailed recruitment processes and build lasting professional relationships.
You may already have recruitment experience, or you could be succeeding in a sales role and looking to transition into the industry.
Either way, you'll be supported from day one through our award-winning Training Academy, giving you the tools, knowledge and structure needed to succeed.
Working at STR
STR Group is an international workforce and project solutions consultancy specialising in high-tech facilities, life sciences, engineering and technology, marine and automation.
Since our inception in 2000, we have continued to evolve alongside our clients and the STEM industries we support.
Our approach begins with understanding what a client is trying to achieve.
We diagnose the challenge, evaluate the available options and design a solution aligned with the client's commercial and operational objectives.
What will you be doing?
You will learn to source potential clients and grow your business via outbound sales
You will network on platforms such as LinkedIn to build a pool of candidates
You will work on building and developing excellent client and candidate relationships
You will be writing, advertising, and marketing vacancies via a variety of channels
You will learn how to negotiate Terms of Business with cooperate clients
You will focus on your own personalised KPIs and financial targets
You will have full control over your earning potential and career progression
What are we offering you?
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated in-house experts
Flexible and hybrid working following completion of the Training Academy, subject to maintaining performance targets
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors' Lunches Michelin recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Training Academy graduation celebration
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to build a highly rewarding career while developing genuine expertise in specialist global markets.
STR is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today and begin your career as a Recruitment Consultant with STR Group.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cosham, Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-21 09:46:32
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CAD/CAM Programmer
Location: Havant, HampshireSalary: £42,000-£53,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Offline CAD/CAM Programmer looking for your next challenge within a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing environment? We're recruiting for both an experienced programmer and a senior level professional to join a busy manufacturing team, supporting the production of complex, high precision components.
These opportunities are ideal for individuals with a strong CNC machining background, excellent offline programming skills and experience working with multi-axis machining equipment.
Whether you're looking for a hands-on programming role or a position where you can take the lead on programming activities and mentor others, there is an opportunity to suit your experience.
The Role
Working within a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for developing accurate and efficient offline CNC programmes to support production requirements, ensuring components are manufactured to the required quality standards and delivered on time.
Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:
Creating offline CNC programmes for 5-axis CNC vertical mill/turn machines and other CNC equipment.
Interpreting engineering drawings and programming directly from solid models.
Producing accurate tooling documentation, set-up sheets and work-holding solutions.
Optimising machining processes, reducing programming times and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Working closely with machinists and production teams to resolve technical issues and ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
Working with a range of challenging materials, including Inconel 625, Duplex stainless steel and other specialist alloys.
Maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet required standards.
Supporting cross-training and the development of colleagues, with opportunities for experienced candidates to coordinate workloads, delegate tasks and mentor junior team members.
What We're Looking For
Strong experience in CNC programming within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
Proficiency in Edgecam, Mastercam or similar offline CAM programming software.
Experience with 5-axis machining and mill-turn techniques.
Knowledge of Mazatrol, including Matrix CAM 2 and DX software/control programming.
Experience using Solid Edge or a similar CAD system.
Strong knowledge of modern tooling, work-holding and fixture design.
The ability to interpret engineering drawings and work from 3D solid models.
A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
An understanding of health and safety requirements and continuous improvement principles.
An apprenticeship or machinist background would be advantageous, as would an HNC/HND in an engineering-related discipline.
Relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Experience with Vericut or other collision detection software, ISO programming and SAP would be beneficial.
Senior-Level Opportunity
For candidates with extensive experience, there is also scope to take on a more senior, hands-on position, overseeing programming activities, planning and prioritising workloads, improving programming efficiency and supporting the development of junior team members.
Candidates interested in this level should ideally have substantial CNC programming experience, strong technical expertise and the confidence to lead by example within a production environment.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £42,000-£53,000, depending on experience and level of responsibility.
The opportunity to work within a technically challenging, high-precision engineering environment.
A hands-on role with scope to contribute to manufacturing improvements and process optimisation.
Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and take on greater responsibility.
If you're an experienced CNC Programmer with a background in offline CAD/CAM programming and multi-axis machining, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Havant, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £53000 per annum + bonus
Posted: 2026-10-19 09:51:20
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Manual Machine Operator - Glasgow
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annumLocation: GlasgowHours: Monday - Friday | Day Shift | Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Manual Machinist with horizontal boring experience looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a highly skilled engineering workshop?
We're recruiting for a Manual Machine Operator to join an established engineering organisation in Glasgow, working as part of an experienced workshop team on the machining of complex mechanical and propulsion-related components.
Horizontal boring experience is a key requirement for this position.
We're particularly interested in speaking with machinists who are confident operating traditional/manual machinery and can work accurately from technical drawings and specifications.
Experience within the marine or maritime sector would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other heavy engineering, manufacturing or precision machining environments will also be considered.
The Role
As a Manual Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for machining a range of components to the required specifications and quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating manual machining equipment, with a particular focus on horizontal boring
Using manual lathes, mills and other traditional machine tools
Machining parts and components accurately to technical specifications
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Preparing components for machining, including cleaning and masking where required
Inspecting finished components to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards
Recording completed work, process parameters, materials and inspection results
Identifying and troubleshooting machining or equipment issues
Working closely with the wider workshop team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time
Following all relevant health, safety and quality procedures
Supporting continuous improvement across workshop processes
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on machinist with a strong understanding of traditional/manual machining.
You'll ideally have:
Previous horizontal boring experience - this is particularly important for the role
Experience operating manual machinery such as horizontal borers, lathes and/or mills
Previous experience within a machine shop, workshop or heavy engineering environment
The ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
A strong understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Relevant technical, vocational or metalworking qualifications would be beneficial
Marine, maritime or propulsion experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Salary & Benefits
In return, you'll receive a competitive package including:
£35,000 - £40,000 salary
Monday to Friday day shifts
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Excellent pension - 3% employee / 10% employer contribution
Private health insurance
Life assurance at 4x salary
Annual bonus of up to 8%
Salary sacrifice scheme
Long-term permanent opportunity within an established engineering environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a skilled workshop where traditional machining expertise - particularly horizontal boring - is genuinely valued.
Apply today if you have horizontal boring or strong manual machining experience and would like to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £37000 per annum + bonus
Posted: 2026-10-19 09:42:13
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To help you transition into the role, new starters will receive a commission accelerator of up to £1,500 paid over the first 6 months to provide additional support while developing their pipeline and market knowledge.
Year 1 OTE £35,000
Year 2 OTE £50,000 - £70,000
Year 3 OTE £80,000 - £100,000+
We're looking for driven, ambitious individuals who enjoy working towards goals and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Whether you're a graduate starting your career, have gained experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service or are simply looking for an opportunity where your success directly impacts your earnings and progression, Talos Automation offers a clear career path, uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to build an exciting international career.
From your first day, you'll join our award-winning Training Academy, giving you the skills, knowledge and support needed to build a successful career in recruitment.
Based in our UK office, you'll specialise in the US software and logistics markets, partnering with clients and candidates across these rapidly growing sectors.
This is a thriving area experiencing significant growth, creating exciting opportunities for those looking to build a successful and rewarding career.
Working within Talos Automation means you'll operate internationally from day one, developing relationships across the United States while becoming a specialist in a highly sought-after industry.
As your career progresses, there will be opportunities to travel and further develop your network within the market.
For those with aspirations to work abroad, we can help make that happen.
Several consultants have successfully relocated from our UK offices to our Detroit office after building successful careers within the business, and the same opportunity could be available to you.
Working at STR STR Group is a multi-award-winning international recruitment company, operating across life sciences, leading-edge capex projects, automation, maritime and engineering & manufacturing.
We are proud to be an approved Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
This certification reflects our commitment to ethical, professional and transparent recruitment practices, giving candidates and clients confidence in our approach.
What will you be doing?
Sourcing potential clients and growing your business through solution-focused outbound sales
Networking on different platforms to build high-quality candidate pools
Building and developing strong client and candidate relationships
Advertising, marketing and presenting vacancies with a focus on client outcomes
Negotiating Terms of Business with corporate clients
Managing personalised KPIs and financial targets
Taking full control over your career progression and earning potential
What are we offering you?
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated in-house experts
Flexible and hybrid working following completion of the Training Academy, subject to maintaining performance targets
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors' Lunches Michelin recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Training Academy graduation celebration
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to build a highly rewarding career while developing genuine expertise in specialist global markets.
STR is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today and begin your career as a Recruitment Consultant with STR Group.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-15 10:02:58
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At STR Group, we're looking for a Senior Credit Controller to join our Finance Team in our HQ in Portsmouth.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for effective debt management and cash collection while playing a key role in improving credit control processes and supporting the wider team.
You'll be joining a collaborative Finance Team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
What will you be doing?
As our Senior Credit Controller, you'll take ownership of customer accounts across the STR Group, ensuring payments are collected on time, accounts are accurate and credit risk is effectively managed.
Alongside the day-to-day credit control activity, you'll manage key client accounts, provide aged debt reporting and financial analysis, oversee credit checks and limits, and take the lead on our credit insurance renewals.
You'll also provide guidance and day-to-day support to another Credit Controller, helping to establish consistent processes and best practice across the team.
As our Senior Credit Controller some of your responsibilities will include:
Proactively managing and chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email
Managing key client accounts and building strong relationships to support timely payment and resolve queries
Accurately allocating cash, credits and invoices to customer accounts
Investigating and resolving payment and account queries
Carrying out regular ledger cleansing to maintain accurate financial data
Conducting credit checks across all STR Group brands and reviewing customer credit limits
Managing severely delinquent accounts and escalating for legal or debt collection action where appropriate
Producing aged debt reports and providing clear account updates for senior Finance review
Delivering accurate financial analysis to support decision-making and credit risk management
Leading credit insurance renewals and liaising with credit insurance providers
Working collaboratively across Finance and the wider business to improve processes and efficiencies
Providing guidance and support to the other Credit Controller and promoting consistent best practice across the team
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership.
You'll need the confidence to have difficult conversations when required, while maintaining positive and professional relationships with clients.
You'll also bring:
Strong credit control and debt collection experience
Experience managing customer accounts, reconciliations and payment queries
A good understanding of credit risk, credit checks and credit limit
Strong Excel and wider MS Office skills
Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with financial data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management
A collaborative approach and willingness to support others
The confidence to identify opportunities for process improvement
What are we offering you?
Flexible and hybrid working
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
STR commit to offer disabled people an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-15 10:01:54
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Year 1 OTE £35,000
Year 2 OTE £50,000 - £70,000
Year 3 OTE £80,000 - £100,000+
Are you a recent graduate or thriving in a sales role with a natural drive for success? At STR Group, recruitment is more than filling roles; it's about delivering consultancy services, creating business solutions, and making a tangible impact for clients.
This opportunity is within STR Group, working as part of Navis, our specialist maritime recruitment brand.
This particular desk focuses on technical outfitting, working with clients internationally across complex maritime and marine engineering projects.
You'll operate in a global market, building specialist knowledge and long-term relationships with clients and candidates across multiple regions.
On your very first day, you'll join our award-winning Training Academy, gaining the skills and knowledge to advise clients, build relationships, and develop a career where your impact is measurable.
From placing specialist contractors on major international projects to securing permanent leaders who drive business growth, this is recruitment on a global scale.
You'll work with professionals and clients across multiple time zones, build long-term partnerships, and become a trusted advisor on complex, high-value work.
At STR, that's the level you'll be building towards from day one.
Working at STR
STR Group is a multi-award-winning international recruitment company, operating across life sciences, leading-edge capex projects, automation, maritime and engineering & manufacturing.
We are proud to be an approved Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
This certification reflects our commitment to ethical, professional and transparent recruitment practices, giving candidates and clients confidence in our approach.
What will you be doing?
Sourcing potential clients and growing your business through solution-focused outbound sales
Networking on different platforms to build high-quality candidate pools
Building and developing strong client and candidate relationships
Advertising, marketing and presenting vacancies with a focus on client outcomes
Negotiating Terms of Business with corporate clients
Managing personalised KPIs and financial targets
Taking full control over your career progression and earning potential
What are we offering you?
Structured, clear, performance-based career progression opportunities with the ability to fast-track promotions
Up to 30% commission scheme
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated inhouse expert
Flexible and hybrid working available upon completion of the Training Academy and subject to maintaining performance targets
Early finish Fridays at 3pm every week
Modern, slick, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas and dedicated kitchen (including pool & football tables)
Breakfast club - enjoy cereal, breakfast bars and fresh fruit every day
Employee of the Month & Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors' Lunches at 5
* restaurants
EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) board
Training Academy graduation celebratory lunch
Top Billers have the chance to go on all-paid holidays to Las Vegas, Ibiza, Iceland, New York or Dubai every year!
Annual Awards, Summer & Christmas parties, celebrating with the whole company
Special work anniversaries, including chocolate or sweets bouquet, voucher, champagne, bonus and additional holiday, depending on length of service!
23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising by 1 day each year of service, capped at 28 days)
Option to purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday
Health care cash plan and optional private health care from day 1!
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free onsite parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Referral Programme
STR commits to offering those with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If this sounds like you, and you want access to STR's award-winning inhouse training, then apply today.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-15 10:00:46
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At STR Group, we're looking for a Contractor Payroll Administrator to join our Accounts Team at our HQ in Portsmouth.
This is a busy, hands-on role where you'll support the accurate and timely processing of contractor timesheets, payments and client invoices, while helping to ensure our contractors and clients receive an excellent level of service.
What will you be doing?
As our Contractor Payroll Administrator, you'll work closely with the Senior Contractor Payroll Administrator to ensure our contractors are paid accurately and on time and our clients are invoiced correctly.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Processing and monitoring contractor timesheets
Supporting accurate and timely contractor payroll
Preparing and issuing client invoices
Setting up new starters and maintaining contractor records
Creating worker, placement, supplier and client records on InTime
Responding to and resolving payroll, timesheet and invoicing queries
Providing excellent service to contractors, clients and internal teams
Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad hoc administration
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines.
You'll enjoy working with numbers and data while also being confident communicating with a range of people.
You'll also bring:
Previous administration or data entry experience
Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
Strong communication and customer service skills
Excellent organisation and time management
A proactive approach to problem solving
The ability to prioritise a busy workload
What are we offering you?
Flexible and hybrid working
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
STR commit to offer disabled people an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If you're an organised and detail-focused administrator looking to develop your career and join a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £27000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-15 09:59:51
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At STR Group, we're looking for a Finance Administrator / Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team at our HQ in Portsmouth on a temporary basis.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of the Finance department, including timesheet administration, invoicing, purchase ledger and expenses, along with customer reconciliations.
You'll be joining a supportive Finance Team and working closely with our Management Accountant, giving you exposure to different areas of finance while helping to keep our processes running smoothly.
What will you be doing?
As our Finance Administrator, you'll provide day-to-day administrative support across the Finance Team, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and key deadlines are met.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Processing and issuing permanent placement invoices to clients
Supporting monthly reconciliations
Entering staff expenses and company credit card transactions
Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
Processing and overseeing timesheet entry, which may be required to be manually entered by STR and monitoring those entered by the contractor.
Assisting the wider Finance Team with ad hoc tasks as required
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and confident working with numbers and financial information.
You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working to deadlines and supporting a busy team.
You'll also bring:
Previous finance, accounts or similar administration experience
Good Microsoft Excel and Office skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numeracy and data entry skills
Excellent organisation and time management
A positive and proactive approach
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you're an experienced administrator with a finance background looking for a temporary opportunity within a supportive and busy Finance Team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £27000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-15 09:52:32
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STR Group is looking for a Contractor Support Administrator to join our Accounts Team at our Portsmouth HQ.
The role will involve processing contractor timesheets and payments, preparing client invoices and dealing with queries.
You'll work closely with the Senior Contractor Payroll Administrator to ensure contractors are paid on time and invoices are processed accurately.
Responsibilities
Processing and monitoring contractor timesheets
Supporting contractor payroll and payment processing
Preparing and issuing client invoices
Setting up new starters and maintaining contractor records
Creating worker, placement, supplier and client records on InTime
Dealing with payroll, timesheet and invoicing queries
Providing support to contractors, clients and internal teams
Assisting the wider Accounts Team with general administration
Requirements
Previous administration or data entry experience
Good attention to detail and numeracy skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
Strong communication skills
Good organisation and time management
The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
A proactive approach to resolving queries
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working
3pm finish every Friday
Modern offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to 28 days
Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Birthday off
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
Long-service rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers and gifts
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
STR commit to offering disabled people an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-14 12:15:59
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A larger Property Landlord who owns in excess of 80,000 homes is looking to recruit a Property Maintenance Manager to manager a Team of trades working within the Property Services team
Delivering the right outcome for our customer in a safe and timely way
Responsible for a budget or Circa £1million PA
Managing a team of Trades, Plumbers, Carpenters, General Builders, Plasterers etc
Maintaining high quality data within the property systems
Setting and maintaining high levels of safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation and CDM
Ensuring a detailed local knowledge of customer, asset and investment needs across your locality
Engaging and working with residents and groups to develop co-created services
Experience of managing customer focused teams for the delivery of maintenance services
Demonstratable knowledge of planning the delivery of workstreams in a customer focused environment
Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks
Ability to operate with commercial acumen
Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken by the teams
Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
There will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence.
Benefits
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Industry leading pension scheme, 12% matched contributions plus life cover at 4x your salary
Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
Discounted
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Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £480000 per annum + Van, Fuel Card, Pension
Posted: 2026-10-09 13:12:22
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A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association and Property Maintenance Company are looking to Recruit an experienced Carpenter-Multi on a full time permanent basis to join their Reactive Maintenance in the Swindon/Wiltshire area.
As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road they will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.
What you'll do:
As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Reactive Maintenance and elsewhere depending on demands.
1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external.
UPVC servicing and installation
Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
You'll also benefit from:
£335 yearly Tool Allowance
£450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
Uniform & PPE
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
A van and fuel card for business travel
iPhone and iPad
Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Life cover 4 x annual salary
SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.
What you'll need:
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.
Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newbury, England
Salary / Rate: Van, Fuel Card, Pension
Posted: 2026-10-09 11:57:25
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At STR Group, we're looking for a Finance Administrator / Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team at our HQ in Portsmouth on a temporary basis.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of the Finance department, including timesheet administration, invoicing, purchase ledger and expenses, along with customer reconciliations.
You'll be joining a supportive Finance Team and working closely with our Management Accountant, giving you exposure to different areas of finance while helping to keep our processes running smoothly.
What will you be doing?
As our Finance Administrator, you'll provide day-to-day administrative support across the Finance Team, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and key deadlines are met.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Processing and issuing permanent placement invoices to clients
Supporting monthly reconciliations
Entering staff expenses and company credit card transactions
Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
Processing and overseeing timesheet entry, which may be required to be manually entered by STR and monitoring those entered by the contractor.
Assisting the wider Finance Team with ad hoc tasks as required
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and confident working with numbers and financial information.
You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working to deadlines and supporting a busy team.
You'll also bring:
Previous finance, accounts or similar administration experience
Good Microsoft Excel and Office skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numeracy and data entry skills
Excellent organisation and time management
A positive and proactive approach
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you're an experienced administrator with a finance background looking for a temporary opportunity within a supportive and busy Finance Team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £27000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-29 16:32:37
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Working closely with our Senior Specialists, the Legal & Compliance Team and colleagues across the wider business, you will help ensure that STR operates in line with its internal processes, client requirements and all relevant statutory and regulatory obligations.
Working at STR
STR Group is a multi-award-winning international recruitment company, operating across life sciences, leading-edge capex projects, automation, maritime and engineering & manufacturing.
We are proud to be an approved Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
This certification reflects our commitment to ethical, professional and transparent recruitment practices, giving candidates and clients confidence in our approach.
As a Compliance & Onboarding Specialist at STR, your role will include:
Ensuring candidates and contractors in the UK and internationally are compliantly onboarded, with the correct contracts and documentation in place.
Conducting right-to-work and identity checks and obtaining required qualifications, accreditations, references and role-specific documents.
Monitoring contractor documentation throughout assignments and ensuring renewals are completed promptly.
Conducting due diligence and onboarding suppliers, umbrella companies and international payroll providers.
Ensuring limited company contractors have the required company information, insurance and IR35 Status Determination Statement or in-country equivalent.
Managing international background checks, drug screening and DBS applications through STR's third-party providers.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client, candidate, contractor and compliance records across STR's CRM and shared systems.
Preparing documentation for internal, client and accreditation audits and conducting regular compliance checks on placements.
Supporting clients, consultants, candidates and contractors with legal, compliance and onboarding enquiries.
What we are looking for?
Whilst we offer training and ongoing support within a close knit and collaborative team, we are ideally looking for someone with:
Experience within recruitment, compliance, onboarding, administration or a similar environment.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence working with candidates, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders.
A proactive, responsible and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
What are we offering you?
Modern, slick, state of the art offices with breakout areas and dedicated kitchen (including Pool & Football tables).
Early finish Fridays at 3pm every week
Breakfast club - enjoy cereal, breakfast bars, and fresh fruit available every day
Employee of the Quarter
Quarterly Directors Lunches at 5
* restaurants
Annual awards, Summer & Christmas parties celebrating with the whole company
Special work anniversaries, including chocolate or sweet bouquet, voucher, champagne, bonus & additional holiday depending on length of service!
23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising by one day each year of service capped at 28 days)
You can purchase up to 5 days extra holiday
Health care cash plan and optional private health care from Day 1!
Company Pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity/paternity leave
Birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Referral Programme
STR commit to offer disabled people an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If this sounds like you, then get in touch and apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-29 11:22:29
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We have a unique opportunity for a pro-active, game changing Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team here in Portsmouth.
You will help us to build a strong employer brand in the recruitment market, ensuring we acquire the best talent for STR's current needs and future growth ambitions, enabling us to position ourselves as an employer of choice.
Working at STR
STR Group is a multi-award-winning international recruitment company, operating across life sciences, leading-edge capex projects, automation, maritime and engineering & manufacturing.
We are proud to be an approved Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
This certification reflects our commitment to ethical, professional and transparent recruitment practices, giving candidates and clients confidence in our approach.
What you'll be doing
As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be sourcing the best talent to bring into our business, ensuring we bring in people with the right skills and motivations.
As our Talent Acquisition Specialist some of your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with HR and business leaders to understand future growth plans and hiring requirements across the organisation.
Working with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of role requirements, team dynamics, and long-term talent needs.
Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate screening, competency-based interviewing ensuring the selection of candidates who align with both role requirements and company values.
Proactively identifying opportunities to improve talent attraction, exploring new channels, employer branding initiatives and innovative recruitment approaches to strengthen candidate engagement.
Building and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates across the business.
Using recruitment technology, job boards, social media and market insights to maximise candidate reach and support successful hiring outcomes.
What are we offering you?
A varied and challenging role where you can make a real difference and commitment to provide you with a personal development plan and clear career path including any required training.
Flexible and hybrid working available
Early finish Fridays at 3pm every week
Modern, slick, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas and dedicated kitchen (including pool & football tables)
Breakfast club - enjoy cereal, breakfast bars and fresh fruit every day
Quarterly Directors' Lunches at 5
* restaurants
EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) board
Annual Awards, Summer & Christmas parties, celebrating with the whole company
Special work anniversaries, including chocolate or sweets bouquet, voucher, champagne, bonus and additional holiday, depending on length of service!
23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising by 1 day each year of service, capped at 28 days)
Option to purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday
Health care cash plan and optional private health care from day 1!
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free onsite parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Referral Programme
STR commits to offering those with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy.
If this sounds like you, and you want access to STR's award-winning inhouse training, then apply today.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-29 11:08:32
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Chief Operating Officer - Aviation
Location: Hayes, West London Salary: £120k - £150k + up to 25% bonus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join an established and highly regulated aviation and MRO organisation based in West London.
This is a key senior leadership position, reporting directly into the CEO/MD and working closely with the wider executive team.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the operational organisation, leading Operations, Engineering and associated functions, while driving performance, operational excellence, safety, quality and long term business growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior operations leader with a strong background in aviation, aircraft/component maintenance, MRO, aerospace or another highly regulated and safety critical environment.
The Role
As Chief Operating Officer, you will translate the organisation's strategic objectives into clear operational plans, ensuring the business consistently delivers against its key measures of safety, quality, delivery, turnaround time, efficiency and cost.
You will lead a sizeable operational function and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation, with responsibility for driving continuous improvement, optimising capacity and resources, and developing a high performing leadership structure.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic and operational leadership across Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Stores and associated functions.
Working closely with the CEO and CFO to develop and deliver the company's strategic objectives and business plan.
Establishing clear operational objectives, priorities and performance targets.
Taking accountability for key operational KPIs including Turnaround Time, On-Time Delivery, efficiency and utilisation.
Driving improvements to production and engineering processes, reducing flow times and eliminating operational waste.
Developing robust production, capacity and resource planning processes.
Optimising labour, facilities, equipment and other operational resources to meet customer demand.
Leading operational budgets, cost control and productivity improvement initiatives.
Supporting capital investment, equipment and facilities business cases.
Ensuring operations remain fully compliant with applicable aviation regulations and EASA Part-145 requirements.
Maintaining a strong culture of safety, quality and airworthiness across the organisation.
Providing visible leadership across Health, Safety & Environmental activities.
Supporting organisational change, business improvement and the introduction of new capabilities and product lines.
Developing a high-performing management team, including succession planning and talent development.
Working closely with customers, regulators and senior stakeholders.
Providing data-driven operational insight to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
About You
We are looking for an established senior operations leader who can demonstrate:
Senior management experience, ideally within aviation, aerospace, MRO, aircraft/component maintenance or a similarly highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading large scale Operations and Engineering functions within a complex, safety critical environment.
Strong practical understanding of aircraft and/or component maintenance, ideally within an EASA Part-145 environment.
Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management, resource optimisation and operational performance.
Experience implementing and managing KPIs, visual management and performance management systems.
Commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing operational budgets and working alongside Finance/CFO functions.
A demonstrable track record of leading change, organisational development and continuous improvement programmes.
Strong understanding of Quality, H&S, Environmental and regulatory requirements.
Experience operating within a COMAH or similarly safety critical environment would be advantageous.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior executives, customers and regulators.
A degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.
You will be a visible, accountable and collaborative leader, comfortable operating in a complex and fast-paced environment.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on operational leadership will be essential.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £150,000, dependent on experience
Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 25% of annual salary
29 days' holiday + bank holidays
Employer pension contribution starting from 9%
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Industry flight/travel benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Reduced gym membership
Retail and hotel discounts
Company events and sporting groups
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for hybrid working where applicable
Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
Location & Working Environment
This is a primarily site based senior leadership position in Hayes, West London, reflecting the operational nature of the role.
The position will involve regular engagement with employees across operational, engineering and support functions, alongside some international travel and out of hours operational requirements. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hayes, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £120000 - £150000 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-28 11:49:51
