Job Title: Deputy Education Manager Location: Kent area Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to 43k depending on experience Benefits: 35 days annual leave (+ bank holidays & closure days), generous pension, professional qualification funding, and extensive wellness/discount schemes. The Opportunity Are you a motivated education professional with proven management experience and a passion for making a real societal impact? We are recruiting for a Deputy Education Manager to join a leading education provider within a secure custodial environment. Working closely with the Education Manager, you will help lead the department, manage staff, and drive the delivery of high-quality courses that support adult learners in turning their lives around. This is a highly rewarding, fast-paced leadership role where your management skills directly contribute to reducing reoffending through the power of education. What You Will Be Doing Departmental Leadership:...

Automation Engineer Rochester, Kent Ful time, Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled engineer to support the development, optimisation, and automation of manufacturing processes, helping to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team where you will play a key role in continuous improvement projects, automation developments, and the implementation of new production technologies. The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated manufacturing systems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Key responsibilities include: Designing and improving automated manufacturing processes and workflows Identifying and reducing waste through Lean Manufacturing...

Highways Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Level 2 Location: Medway Contract: Full-time, 45 hours p/w Salary: Up to 10 p/h (First year) Start : September 2026 (College programme in Hampshire/ West Sussex begins September/ October 2026) Application closing date: Friday 17th July 2026 About us VolkerHighways is a leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts for local authorities. We deliver public realm infrastructure projects and are independent specialist traffic management contractors. About the role This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for your first role in the construction industry. We're looking to strengthen our business by recruiting an early careers cohort in 2026 and have an exciting opportunity for a number of apprentice general operatives to join our project teams across the south of the UK. This is a full-time role where you'll learn on the job while working towards a nationally...

HGV Technician Salary: Up to 48,193 per annum broken down as 23.17 p/h plus night allowance added every week 46.14 + 0.50p/h HGV licence bonus x1.25 overtime rate x2 Sundays rate x2 Bank Holiday working plus Veolia benefits. Also the following allowance Sign-on and retention bonus of 3,000 Hours: 40 hours per week -Monday-Friday (Night shifts 6pm - 4am) Location: Rochester What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays Access to our people's pension scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential Volunteering days for community engagement Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000 Free physiotherapy service Free private GP consultation service appoints in 24hours for your household Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can...

Based in the Medway area, we have an urgent requirement for an experienced Administrator to work within a small but busy office. You will be carrying out general Admin duties such as Data Entry, answering the phones, processing orders and dealing with any issues that arise from this. You will deal with calls coming in and handle these in a professional manner. You must be IT literate with previous office experience and have a positive professional approach. Hours of work are 8.30am - 4.45 pm Monday to Friday. This is a temporary role with an immediate start with the opportunity to become permanent. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send...

CNC Setter/Operator Rochester, Kent Full Time - Monday to Friday - rotating shifts 6am to 2pm week 1, 2pm - 10pm week 2 The Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce precision-engineered components to exact specifications and strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC lathes and machining centres to meet production targets. Carry out machine changeovers and production runs in line with works orders and drawings. Modify existing CNC programmes and create new programmes when required. Manufacture components to strict tolerances and quality standards. Use measuring equipment to inspect finished components. Complete quality and production records accurately. Carry out daily machine checks and routine maintenance tasks. Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow 5S...

Looking for your next role within the Children & Young People Disability Service? We're hiring social workers to join the CYPD service with offices based in Chatham, Medway! This is a permanent, full-time position On Offer: Salary: 44,823 - 48,425p/a (inclusive of a market supplement) 2000 annual retention payment paid in April of each year following 1 year in post Hybrid working model Relocation support to assist you with your move to Medway About you: You're a qualified social worker with a minimum of 2 year's UK experience, obtained within a statutory setting Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes SWE registered Applications will close on the 21st of June.

oin Arriva Gillingham as a Skilled Engineer and Help Power a Sustainable Future Are you an experienced engineer passionate about maintaining and repairing buses to the highest standards? Join Arriva Gillingham, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable and sustainable transportation services across the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in keeping London’s buses running smoothly and safely. Salary: £23.50 an hour Overtime: £35.25 an hour Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday shifts. 17:00pm to 01:00am, (Sundays 06:00am to 14:00pm). What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you’ll need: Relevant Qualifications : PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance and repair (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). We’ll also consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if you’re not formally qualified. Full UK Driving License : Must have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points....

Location: Gillingham Role Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (roster to be confirmed) Salary: Competitive Arriva is recruiting a Driver Manager to join our Gillingham depot. This is a key leadership role with a strong focus on people management and Employee Relations, alongside responsibility for operational delivery. This position is critical in improving people-related outcomes across the depot. While operational experience is essential, the role is heavily focused on managing ER matters, including attendance, conduct, performance, and engagement. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience managing people and handling complex employee relations issues. The successful candidate will lead, support, and develop a team of drivers, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation while addressing ongoing people challenges. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operational...

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Gillingham depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.     As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.      We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.   Pay Rate : £16.85 - £17.87 per hour   Weekdays - £16.85 per hour Overtime - £17.87 per hour If you’re passionate about great customer service and want to help support your local communities, then we’d love to hear from you. The role will be shift-based, so you’ll need to...

At Arriva UK Bus, we’re proud to connect people and communities across the country — from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most. We now have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to join our dedicated team at our Gillingham depot. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the bus and transport industry. With full training and development provided, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience that could lead to future roles such as PCV Driver or Engineer. What You’ll Be Doing Working on a rotating shift pattern (5 days over 7, including weekends), you’ll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles are clean, fuelled, and ready for service each day.  Your responsibilities will include: Driving vehicles through the bus wash and...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery & Preschool, Merrymeade Coach House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BG Salary – Starting from £31,241.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday Location – Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BG Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Phoenix Day Nursery & Preschool located in Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BG Our Benefits Starting from £31,241.60 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial...

Executive Assistant 30.22 per hour ( 55,000 equivalent) Chatham, Kent A leading employer with a busy and fast-paced office environment is currently recruiting for an experienced Executive Assistant. You will support senior leadership and the wider team, providing high-level executive support and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities simultaneously. This is initially a 4-week temporary role, with the potential to be extended and/or made permanent. Key Responsibilities - Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business, including senior leadership and external partners. Managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and ensuring executives are fully prepared for key appointments and engagements. Providing high-level administrative support, including inbox...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Chatham, Kent Contract: Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full Time Salary: Dependent on experience Academics are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in a welcoming mainstream primary school in Chatham. This rewarding role will involve working predominantly with Year 4 pupils, delivering targeted small-group interventions and learning activities to support academic progress across the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Strong KS2 curriculum knowledge, particularly in English and Mathematics, is essential. The successful candidate will also provide some 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with additional needs, including autism, anxiety and sensory processing differences. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, understand individual needs and implement strategies that enable the pupil to engage successfully in school life and learning....

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chatham Primary School (Lower Key Stage 2) Location: Chatham, Kent Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Agency: Academics Rochester Academics Rochester is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Chatham. This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support to two pupils in Lower Key Stage 2 with additional learning needs. The pupils require tailored support for a range of needs, including: ADHD Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Non-verbal communication needs The successful candidate will play a key role in helping these pupils access learning, develop social and communication skills, and achieve positive outcomes within the classroom environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide consistent and nurturing support to two pupils with SEN. Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs....

We are working in partnership with a global Energy provider. We are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor on a 6 month contract at the Medway One development at the former Kingsnorth Power Station site in Kent. The Site Supervisor role comes with a rate of 35- 40 per hour. The successful candidate will have experience in Power Generation and a Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Construction Management, or a related discipline). . Key skills Support the day-to-day management of the site during the pre-construction phase, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and operational. Coordinate and oversee contractors carrying out maintenance, inspection, and enabling works, acting as the primary on-site point of contact. Monitor contractor performance, site progress, and the completion of assigned works, maintaining accurate records and reports. Conduct regular site inspections and security tours, identifying, reporting, and helping resolve any...

Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: Part-Time Salary: £25,259.00 Annually (FTE) £25,259 based on 37 hours per week; 52 weeks a year Hours Per Week: 25 Weeks Per Year: 38 Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday, 29th June 2026 About this Role Term time only (38 weeks per year). Hours: 25 per week; 09:00am to 3:00pm. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum based learning. Throughout the day, you will help prepare the classroom and learning spaces, create displays and exhibitions of the children's work, and prepare for different activities. You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social...

Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: Full-Time Salary: £25,942.00 Annually (FTE) Hours Per Week: 32.5 Weeks Per Year: 39 Closing Date: Midday, Thursday, 25th June 2026 About this Role Term time only + 5 inset days (39 weeks per year). Hours: 35 per week; 8:30am to 3:30pm. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum based learning. Throughout the day, you will help prepare the classroom and learning spaces, create displays and exhibitions of the children's work, and prepare for different activities. You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social development, and you will inform other...

Job Title - Sales Executive Location - Kent Overview Our clients are a growing commercial finance brokerage supporting businesses across the UK with funding solutions including asset finance, business loans, refinance and working capital facilities. They are are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Sales Executive to join their team. You will Report directly to the Director, the successful candidate will play an important role in generating new business opportunities, building client relationships and supporting the continued growth of their business. This is a full-time office-based role suited to someone with minimum 3 years' sales experience who is confident speaking with business owners, commercially minded and motivated by uncapped earning potential. Key Responsibilities Generate and develop new business opportunities across a range of sectors Build relationships with prospective and existing clients Manage outbound calls, follow-ups and lead...

Production Planning & Purchasing Manager Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: Competitive + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 We are seeking an experienced Production Planning & Purchasing Manager to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business. This is a varied role combining production planning, procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements. Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, and subcontract services. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and lead times. Oversee MRP activities, stock levels, and inventory accuracy. Coordinate import/export activities and freight arrangements. Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams. Drive improvements across planning, procurement, and stock control processes....