Maintenance Operative - North West - 6 Month FTC Who we are; CareTech supports adults with complex needs and care for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached. Our services include modern outward looking residential care for children, young people and adults and we operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements. The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children's homes and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students. What will you benefit from As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you! Flexible working Monday to FridayHoliday: 25 days holiday Progression: If career development is...

Private Client Tax Manager - Big 4 Firm Location: Manchester Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus We are currently working with a leading Big 4 firm in Manchester who are looking to expand their private client tax compliance business. The Role: As a Private Client Tax Manager, you'll take ownership of a varied and prestigious client base, managing your own tax compliance portfolio whilst also supporting on ad hoc tax advisory matters. This team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to developing future leaders. Manage and review complex compliance for HNW and UHNW clients, partnerships & trusts. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted adviser. Oversee and mentor junior team members, supporting their development and reviewing their work. Work closely with Directors and Partners on high?value tax planning projects. Play an active role in business development and internal initiatives that...

A global technology business delivering innovative digital solutions across international markets is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join their Manchester team. The company supports large-scale operations worldwide and is recognised as a sector leader. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and inclusivity. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring efficient processes and timely reporting. This role balances technical accounting tasks with strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Manage accounting across multiple group entities Lead month-end close and consolidate management accounts Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations Oversee group-wide billing and reconciliations Support audits and ensure compliance documentation Identify and implement process improvements...

Partnership Tax Compliance Assistant Manager Manchester £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + Bonus I'm currently working with a leading Big 4 Accountancy team in Manchester who are looking to grow their national tax compliance partnership business. This team focus heavily on supporting well established US & UK law firm parnter groups. Key Responsibilities: Manage and review complex personal tax returns, with a particular focus on partner and partnership tax returns for UK and US law firms. Review detailed tax calculations prepared by junior team members, ensuring complete accuracy and adherence to filing and payment deadlines. Act as the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of clients, including internationally headquartered firms and US based partnerships/LLPs. Liaise directly with client finance teams and senior stakeholders, including attending partner surgery days and handling high touch client queries. Coach, mentor, and support junior team members,...

Our client is a well-established and growing building services contractor, delivering mechanical and plumbing packages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager The Role: This is a key position within the business, responsible for managing multiple mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account. The ideal candidate will come from a plumbing or mechanical trade background, with a strong understanding of delivering mechanical services on fast-paced construction projects. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects from tender handover through to completion and final account agreement Oversee mechanical and plumbing installations across multiple sites Prepare and review RAMS, programmes, and technical submissions Manage procurement of materials, plant, and subcontract packages Liaise with clients,...

Mechanical Contracts Manager - Building Services Preston - 50,000 - 60,000 + Company Car + Benefits We are working with a well-established Northwest building services contractor , seeking an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their growing team. The company delivers mechanical building services projects across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector environments , with project values ranging from 50k to 4M . This role would suit an experienced Contracts Manager who is confident managing projects from start to finish while maintaining strong relationships with clients and site teams. The Role Managing multiple mechanical/building services contracts from award to completion Procuring and managing materials, subcontractors and labour resources Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards Monitoring site progress and attending client/project meetings Managing financial performance ,...

Our client is a well-established North West building services contractor specialising in the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems across the commercial sector. Their clients include organisations within aerospace, private industry, local government, healthcare and education. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their Contracts Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering projects valued between 50k and 4M, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery and management of multiple mechanical building services projects Manage procurement of materials, labour and subcontractors Monitor project progress, programme delivery and performance Provide financial control and commercial oversight, ensuring project profitability Prepare and manage...

Job Title: Mission Systems Engineer Location: Warton - onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £51,772+ depending on experience Job Description: We are looking for a Vehicle Management Systems Engineer to join the Systems Delivery Team within FalconWorks, contributing to the next generation of Mission and Vehicle Management Systems for a diverse portfolio of platforms. In this role, you will work as part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop, integrate, test, and deliver novel Mission Systems concepts for crewed and uncrewed applications. You will help define architectures, refine platform concepts of operations into system requirements, and integrate Vehicle Management Systems with onboard and ground systems. The role involves managing a small team of engineers, coordinating virtual stakeholders, liaising with...

Job Title: Mission Systems Engineer Location: Warton - onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £51,772+ depending on experience Job Description: We are looking for a Vehicle Management Systems Engineer to join the Systems Delivery Team within FalconWorks, contributing to the next generation of Mission and Vehicle Management Systems for a diverse portfolio of platforms. In this role, you will work as part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop, integrate, test, and deliver novel Mission Systems concepts for crewed and uncrewed applications. You will help define architectures, refine platform concepts of operations into system requirements, and integrate Vehicle Management Systems with onboard and ground systems. The role involves managing a small team of engineers, coordinating virtual stakeholders, liaising with...

Trust Tax Compliance Senior Associate, Big 4 Firm Manchester £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + Bonus Do you want to specialise in complex UK and offshore trusts within a Big 4 environment? Enjoy building long-term relationships with high-value private clients? Want to join a team at the forefront of tax technology, automation and innovation? Benefits: Hybrid working with genuine flexibility Private medical + 24/7 virtual GP Six volunteering days per year Industry-leading learning & development programmes Your new firm: Our client is a Big 4 practice renowned for its market-leading, technology-enabled Tax Compliance team. Working with an unrivalled range of prestigious UK and international clients, the team combines technical excellence with innovation through significant investment in automation, robotics, and digital tax solutions . This environment offers exceptional exposure, professional development, and the opportunity to specialise in complex technical...

Tax Advisory Senior Manchester City Centre + Hybrid working £38,000 - £48,000 + Benefits We are working with a leading Top 100 Accountancy firm who are looking to expand their national tax advisory business in Manchester. This is a tax advisory role, focusing on supporting a range of business owners, HNWIs, OMBs and wealthy families across the UK & Internationally. Your new role: Deliver tax advisory work across capital gains, property transactions, succession planning, business restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and MBOs. Manage a portfolio of private clients, business owners and families, providing clear, tailored tax planning advice. Prepare high quality tax reports and planning documents, explaining complex issues in a straightforward way. Lead and support on transactional matters, including due diligence and structuring recommendations. Work collaboratively with colleagues in corporate finance, accounting and other advisory teams to provide integrated client...

Interim Financial Controller PE Backed SaaS Scale Up Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be partnering once again with one of the UK's most successful PE Backed SaaS scale ups, with their search for an Interim Financial Controller on a 9-12 month contract. Turning over around £50mill, our client is based in Central Manchester and specialise in developing tools designed for modern cloud data warehouses. The company has grown rapidly alongside the rise of cloud computing and data-driven decision-making, serving customers across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Today, they are recognized as a key player in the modern data stack, helping organizations turn raw data into actionable insights. They are a non-corporate, exceptionally friendly, and ambitious team looking to strengthen their finance function with a strong technical finance professional to take over a maternity cover contract. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Director,...

Job Purpose We're looking for a technically proficient Streetworks Auditor. You will play a key role in driving best practice and enhancing the performance of United Utilities and its delivery partners within a highly regulated Street Works environment. This includes ensuring compliance, improving operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement across all Network and Street Works activities. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Support the Street Works Team Leader in the efficient delivery of the full audit and Assurance assessment for all Network and Street Works activities. Work closely with internal teams, Network Partners, external auditing contractors, and the Highways Authority to address Street Works quality, compliance, and assurance matters. Provide accurate quality, audit, and testing data-interpreting results against NRSWA, SROH, and all relevant regulations and best-practice requirements. Support the Street Works Team Leader in delivering the full...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Skelmersdale Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum dependant on experience Our client, a leading supplier of garden products, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking business that invests in its people, equipment, and long-term growth. The Role: You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving mechanical, electrical, and pump systems across the site. This is a hands-on role, requiring both technical expertise and the ability to support production teams with fault-finding and continuous improvement. Key Duties: Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM). Respond to equipment breakdowns and production issues. Minimise downtime through effective fault-finding and improvements. Manage spare parts stock and procurement. Support installation and commissioning of new equipment. Ensure...

Multi Skilled Lead Engineer (FMCG Manufacturing) 50,000 (Negotiable Depending on Experience) Shift Pattern: 6am-2.15pm 2.10pm-10.30pm Permanent Hyndburn, Blackburn We are thrilled to be working alongside our client during such an exciting period of rapid growth and new customer wins for an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is a hands-on role supporting a wide range of industrial equipment used in the packaging and print production environment. As our successful candidate, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of all production machinery. If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy working with varied, complex machinery, this role is for you. Machinery Maintenance Bobst Machines (folder-gluers, die-cutters, etc.) Compressors High Quality Printing Machines Cardboard Conversion Machinery Casemakers Strapping and Packaging Equipment Your Key Responsibilities Carry out...

Job Title: Administrator Location: Near Heysham Port, Lancashire Sector: Energy / Logistics / Technical Services About the Role We are seeking a highly organised Administrator to support operations at a busy facility based near Heysham Port. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within the energy and logistics sector. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the site, working closely with operations, logistics, and technical teams. Key Responsibilities Manage documentation, records, and filing systems Process job sheets, timesheets, and delivery paperwork Coordinate bookings, meetings, and site visits Support logistics administration (equipment tracking, paperwork, inventory updates) Maintain accurate databases and spreadsheets Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers Assist with reports and compliance documentation Support health &...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a highly regarded main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and sustainable project delivery across the North West. This business delivers a diverse range of projects including education, healthcare, commercial, and mid-rise residential developments. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a culture that promotes professional growth, this is an ideal role for a technically strong and commercially aware design professional seeking long-term stability and progression. The Role The Design Manager will typically manage one project at pre-construction and one live project . You will take ownership of the design coordination process, managing relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure that design deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Key Responsibilities...

Craft winning bids that secure major civil engineering projects. Our Client has a requirement for a Bid Writer , who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Preston. Role Purpose: Produce high-quality, compelling bid content across public and private sector tenders Support the successful delivery of PQQ and tender submissions Lead and coordinate bid processes for smaller tenders as Bid Lead Translate technical information into clear, client-focused responses Contribute to winning work aligned with the organisation s strategic and social value objectives Job Role Responsibilities: Act as Bid Lead for allocated tenders, managing the process from opportunity approval through to submission Produce bid programmes and submission plans Organise and lead bid kick-off meetings Allocate responsibilities and coordinate input from estimators, planners, and operational teams Track progress against deadlines and ensure timely delivery of submissions...

Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installer/Domestic EV Installer/Electrician Preston - Lancashire New opportunity for 2026 Exciting opportunity for you to broaden your skills and contribute to the green revolution. This is the perfect time to make the move into this forward thinking and fast-growing sector of the Electrical industry. We are working with the industry leader, with a vision to change the way people drive. They have made it their mission to install a charging point everywhere you park. To make that vision a reality we need the best talent in the industry - a vision Search Energy are proud to support. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining the network of EV Charging Points, in a localised area, while representing the company in a professional manner. Customer engagement and service are as important in this role as the technical skills to complete the installations. A keen attention and focus on Health and Safety is also paramount for our...

Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installer/Domestic EV Installer/Electrician Exciting opportunity for you to broaden your skills and contribute to the green revolution. This is the perfect time to make the move into this forward thinking and fast-growing sector of the Electrical industry. We are working with the industry leader, with a vision to change the way people drive. They have made it their mission to install a charging point everywhere you park. To make that vision a reality we need the best talent in the industry - a vision Search Energy are proud to support. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining the network of EV Charging Points, in a localised area, while representing the company in a professional manner. Customer engagement and service are as important in this role as the technical skills to complete the installations. A keen attention and focus on Health and Safety is also paramount for our installers. What's in it for you? - Competitive...