Foster Care Associates (FCA)Senior / Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 39,392.73 per annum, dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was founded with a passion for delivering fostering services that make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and this remains our Head Office today. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now...

Rethink have an exciting opportunity to work for us delivering the new Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme within County Durham. We are looking for an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health conditions, mental health difficulties, a disability or complex barriers to employment to gain, retain, or return to employment, following the IPS principles. You will also engage with and support local employers to enable work to be sustainable for individuals and by bridging workforce needs with local people. The roles will involve travelling around your allocated area to meet individuals in need of support offering a person centred approach and engaging with local employers who have workforce vacancies. You will work closely with and within healthcare settings and as part of a wider partnership of organisations to deliver the programme across the region. Connect to Work is part of the National Get Britain Working strategy which is a new...

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Process Automation Engineer for their Greatham site. This is a specialist engineering role where you will support the design, assessment and implementation of process control changes across site DCS and PLC systems. You will work with technical teams, project teams and third-party software developers to support capital projects, technical improvement programmes and the transition away from obsolete control systems. You will play a key part in developing control sequences, supporting FEED studies, testing software changes and ensuring control system modifications are robust, documented and approved before going live. What you ll be doing You will: Provide technical expertise and assessment for proposed DCS and PLC process control changes. Develop process control and automation design scope documentation for FEED studies. Support third-party software developers as...

M/E/I Supervisor Lead maintenance teams and support reliable plant performance Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit an M/E/I Supervisor for their Greatham site. This is a key maintenance leadership role where you will lead the plant Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument technician team in the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the weekly maintenance plan. You will support priorities, remove blockers, monitor progress and help ensure maintenance work is delivered safely, on time and to the right standard. You will work closely with the Area Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager and plant teams to maintain performance, support continuous improvement and develop technician capability. What you ll be doing You will: Lead delivery of the weekly maintenance plan in line with area requirements. Ensure priorities are clearly defined, agreed and delivered against targets. Control...

Responsible Structural / Civil Engineer Lead civil and structural asset integrity at a major manufacturing site Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Responsible Structural / Civil Engineer for their Greatham site. This is a key engineering role where you will help ensure civil and structural assets are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained, inspected and operated in line with UK legislation, Greatham engineering standards and recognised best practice. You will lead civil and structural asset life planning, manage inspection and repair activity, support capital projects and act as the technical interface with specialist suppliers, inspection companies and competent authorities. What you ll be doing You will: Develop and deliver the site asset life strategy for civil and structural assets. Ensure civil and structural risks are identified, managed and controlled. Support...

DCS Engineer Maintain and improve critical DCS and PLC systems Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a DCS Engineer for their Greatham site. This is a specialist control systems role where you will carry out routine maintenance and continuous improvement activity across the site s DCS and PLC systems. You will also implement changes linked to capital projects and technical improvement programmes, helping maintain safe, reliable and compliant operations. You will work across MOD300, DeltaV, Siemens PLCs, Texas Instrument PLCs and PI Vision, supporting system maintenance, performance monitoring, change control, cyber security and control system availability. What you ll be doing You will: Maintain DCS and PLC systems in line with corporate, cyber security, EHS and site standards. Complete routine system maintenance, including backups, hardware monitoring, file housekeeping and user...

Planner Plan engineering work to maximise uptime and reliability Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Planner for their Greatham site. This is a key engineering planning role where you will help ensure work required to maintain and improve production is resourced and scheduled effectively. You will work with operations teams, engineers and stakeholders to prioritise work, coordinate resources and support reliable plant performance at target cost. The role sits within the Greatham Centre of Expertise, supporting activity and resource demands across different site functions. What you ll be doing You will: Liaise with operations teams, engineers and stakeholders to evaluate, prioritise and manage work requirements. Ensure resources, services and materials are available to complete planned work. Prepare draft and final plans for review and approval by engineering and operations teams....

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Project Finance Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 Converter Stations in Durham and Torness. This role is a fixed term contract position for 24 months. The Project Finance Controller position comes with a salary from 55,000 to 70,000 plus company benefits. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Oversee full financial governance and performance across two concurrent EPC projects (Durham and Torness), ensuring robust control of all project ingoings and outgoings. Lead consolidated budget management, cost control, and forecasting, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial positions through to project completion. Produce and present weekly and monthly financial reports using advanced Excel models and SAP, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders. Monitor actuals vs budget and forecast, identifying variances, trends, and financial risks, and proactively...

Astute's contract team are partnering with a Global Renewables Company to recruit for a Site Manager on an initial 3 month contract on a BESS & Solar project in County Durham. The Site Manager comes with a day rate of 450- 500 per day, Outside IR35. The skills required for this position: Previously worked as a Site Manager on similar utility-scale renewables projects (20MW+) Oversee Health & Safety standards Must haves: Black CSCS card SMSTS Temporary Works Supervisor certificate Fire Marshall First Aid Start in the next 2 weeks. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability...

Laboratory Day Analyst Support laboratory quality, testing and technical improvement Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Laboratory Day Analyst for their Greatham site. This is a key laboratory role providing analytical and technical support to plant and site teams. You will carry out routine and non-routine testing accurately and reliably, support laboratory systems, maintain quality and environmental standards, and help ensure the production of safe, high-quality tonnes. You will also support laboratory improvement, equipment care, investigations, new test methods, training and technical guidance for shift teams. What you ll be doing You will: Carry out analytical and routine testing accurately, reliably and in a timely manner. Maintain high safety standards using COSHH, Zero Harm tools and strong housekeeping practices. Review, update and maintain laboratory documentation and...

Laboratory Shift Analyst Provide 24/7 analytical support to site operations Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Laboratory Shift Analyst for their Greatham site. This is a hands-on analytical role providing 24/7 laboratory support to plant and site teams. You will carry out routine and non-routine testing accurately and reliably, helping ensure safe, high-quality production in line with quality and environmental management systems. You will work as part of a shift-based laboratory team, supporting sample testing, result interpretation, equipment care, documentation, emergency response and operational cover when required. What you ll be doing You will: Carry out analytical and routine testing accurately and in a timely manner. Support plant teams with sample preparation, in-process testing, raw materials, final product, trial samples and environmental samples. Interpret, record, input...

Site Data Analyst Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead SAP PM and site data improvement at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Site Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Greatham. This is a specialist systems and data role where you will act as the Business Process Owner for the site s Enterprise Asset Management and SAP PM system, supporting IT infrastructure for plant maintenance and helping drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes. You will also support the development of key site systems including the Factory Information System, PI Vision and web-based intelligent interfaces. Working with SAP users, site teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will provide first-line support, technical guidance, coaching and data-led insight to help improve maintenance performance and business decision-making. What you ll be doing You will: Act as Business Process Owner for SAP...

E&I Lead Planner Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead E&I planning and support safe, reliable maintenance delivery Tioxide is recruiting for an E&I Lead Planner to join the Manufacturing team at Greatham. This is a hands-on planning and technical support role where you will help the plant E&I Technicians deliver the weekly maintenance plan safely, efficiently and effectively. The role is expected to involve a mix of planning and tool time, supporting work pack preparation, spares coordination, plant preparation, fault diagnosis, SAP data quality and planned maintenance delivery. You will work closely with the MEI Front Line Manager, E&I Technicians, central planning team and wider site teams to improve the quality of maintenance planning, support safe execution and help maximise plant reliability and uptime. What you ll be doing You will: Support the MEI Front Line Manager in delivering the...

Records and Data Privacy Compliance Officer Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Support records management, document control and data privacy compliance Tioxide is recruiting for a Records and Data Privacy Compliance Officer to join the Business Services organisation at Greatham. This is a key compliance and information management role where you will support the business by delivering effective records management, document control and data privacy activities. You will help ensure information is managed consistently, securely and in line with legal, regulatory and internal standards. You will work with colleagues across the UK business, providing practical guidance on records, documents and data handling, while maintaining systems, supporting audits and helping employees understand their responsibilities. What you'll be doing You will: Administer and maintain the records management system, ensuring records are accurate, complete and...

Executive Assistant Location: Teesside Client: Tioxide Recruitment Partner: Wolviston Management Services Provide high-level support to senior leaders at a major Teesside business Tioxide is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, organisational and coordination support to the Managing Director and Tioxide Management Team. This is a highly visible and trusted role, helping the senior leadership team operate effectively by managing priorities, coordinating communication and supporting the smooth running of management activities across the business. You will work closely with senior leaders, internal teams, external partners, suppliers and visitors, so this role would suit someone who is highly organised, discreet, proactive and confident working in a fast-paced environment. What you ll be doing You will: Provide proactive, confidential and high-quality support to the Managing Director and Tioxide Management...

Administrator Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Provide professional administrative support at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for an Administrator to join the EHSQ & Technical team at Greatham. This is a varied and important site-based role where you will provide a confidential, professional and efficient administrative service across the site. You will support front-of-house activity, contractor and employee inductions, SAP administration, monthly reporting, site communications, medical provision, PPE contract support and wider EHSQ administration. You will work with colleagues across the site, external organisations, visitors and contractors, so this role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and can balance multiple priorities in a busy environment. What you ll be doing You will: Carry out front-of-house reception and administrative duties, including visitor bookings, telephone...

Procurement Manager Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Recruitment Partner: Wolviston Management Services Lead strategic procurement and supplier performance at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join the Finance organisation at Greatham. This is a key commercial leadership role with two main areas of focus: leading commercial sourcing activity for major raw materials, and providing overall leadership for site purchasing activity, the purchasing team and ERP transactional processes. You will bring procurement expertise, market knowledge and strong negotiation capability to help secure timely supply, deliver cost reduction and avoidance, improve value for money and support cash flow. You will also play an important role in supplier relationship management, sustainable procurement and purchasing team leadership. What you ll be doing You will: Develop sourcing strategies for allocated...

Lead category sourcing and supplier performance at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join the Finance organisation at Greatham. This is a key commercial procurement role where you will lead sourcing activity across one of two important category areas: Energy, emissions, renewable opportunities and supply chain services , or Indirects , including site operations and office management spend. You will use category knowledge, market insight and negotiation skills to help secure supply, deliver cost reduction and avoidance, improve value for money and support cash flow. You will also play an important role in supplier performance, contract management, sustainable procurement and compliance. What you ll be doing You will: Develop purchasing strategies for allocated categories using market knowledge, supplier insight, benchmarks and total cost of ownership. Source new suppliers and materials, identify suitable...

Coordinate contractor teams on a major manufacturing site Wolviston Management Services is delighted to be working in partnership with TIOXIDE to recruit a Contractor Supervisor for their Site Engineering team at Greatham. This is a key site-based role where you will coordinate and supervise contractor work groups to support routine tasks, plant maintenance schedules and peaks in workload. You will work closely with plant area teams, central schedulers and contract partners to make sure work is properly planned, safely delivered and completed to a high standard. The role will involve supervising contractor groups such as scaffolding, insulation and painting teams, as well as vacuuming, jetting and lagoon cleaning crews. What you ll be doing You will: Coordinate and supervise site-based contractor work groups across planned maintenance and routine site activity. Liaise with plant area teams and central schedulers to align contractor activity with...

Help improve process performance at a major UK manufacturing site Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with TIOXIDE to recruit a Process Engineer for their Greatham site. This is a key technical role where you will provide operational, technical and process safety support to the area team, while driving continuous improvement in plant performance, reliability, quality, cost and environmental compliance. You will work closely with operations, engineering and technical colleagues, using your process engineering knowledge to identify improvements, support safe plant changes, investigate losses and help deliver measurable business benefits. What you ll be doing You will: Identify and deliver process improvement opportunities to improve capacity, cost performance and product quality. Investigate process incidents, losses and performance gaps using structured problem-solving tools. Provide technical guidance, oversight and...