Job title: Business Development Manager (Logistics, Suppy Chain or Ports) Location : Dover Salary: c. 52,000 Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week The role: We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our client's growing team. The role will support the development of general cargo services and play a key part in driving new business opportunities. Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays Birthday leave Free Parking Generous contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus scheme Private Health Care Life assurance Employee assistance programme 3rd party discounts Cycle to work scheme Benefits and reward platform Employee volunteering scheme Key responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be: Manage daily interactions with general cargo customers, ensuring high levels of service and timely responses Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements across...

Warehouse Manager We're recruiting a commercially driven Warehouse Manager to lead a multi-service operation, with full accountability for P&L, performance, and growth. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and service excellence Own and manage site P&L, driving profitability Lead multi-service activity including pallet network, e-commerce, pick & pack, and container operations Optimise labour, space, and processes for maximum performance Drive new business opportunities and onboard customers Lead and develop the warehouse team Ensure strong H&S, stock control, and KPI delivery Maintain a hands-on, visible leadership approach Skills & Experience Experience managing large, fast-paced warehouse operations Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership Knowledge of pallet networks and cross-docking WMS experience Strong leadership and problem-solving skills Profile A hands-on,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction £60,000 - £70,000 East Kent Factory-Based with Regular Site Travel Permanent - Full Time We are working with an established off site construction business in East Kent to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial performance across multiple live projects. This is a key role for a commercially strong QS who enjoys being hands on, visible within the business, and regularly involved on site. The Role Full ownership of CVRs, forecasting and cost control Managing projects from order through to final account Control of labour (factory & site), materials and subcontractor costs Driving margin protection, cash flow and risk management Leading commercial discussions with clients, consultants and main contractors Close collaboration with Finance, Production, Design, Construction and Estimating teams Mentoring junior QS/commercial staff and embedding commercial discipline The Ideal...

Role Overview: Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Canterbury - up to £40,000.00   We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds! About our Nursery  Busy Bees Canterbury, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, is a well-established setting with capacity for up to 80 children. As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards, driving continuous improvement, and creating a positive, supportive environment for both children and staff. Our nursery is conveniently located on a main road with excellent bus and train links, making it easily accessible for non-drivers. For those who drive, we offer free on-site staff parking.     Busy Bees Benefits Up to 25% annual salary bonus...

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Subsidised car parking Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Operations Manager Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £34,299 - £44,782 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Swanscombe 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 Deputy Manager to join our 174 place Swanscombe nursery. This is a large setting with 10 rooms taking up 174 children, as well over 55 staff members. The setting is to local transport links including Swanscombe train station and Ebbsfleet international. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 75% for first child Enhanced parental leave Competitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Salary – £32,513 - £42,439 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Maidstone, Kent 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 Deputy Manager to join our Maidstone Boughton Lane nursery. This setting offers free onsite parking within school grounds, small family feel nursery with a large spacious garden offering forest school experiences for children. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 75% for first child Enhanced parental leave 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7...

About the opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations within an established manufacturing environment.   This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to move beyond day-to-day purchasing and truly influence strategy, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.   The Role:   You’ll take full ownership of the purchasing and supply chain function, ensuring the business is equipped with the right suppliers, at the right cost, delivering the right quality. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a key role in aligning supply with demand, improving performance, and supporting long-term business growth. In particular, you will: Develop and deliver the procurement & supply chain strategy Manage and strengthen supplier relationships and performance Lead commercial negotiations and contract agreements Forecast demand and...

Sales Manager / Team Leader - Commercial Insurance Location: Dartford, Kent (Office-based) Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Permanent Position The Role Manage and lead a team of 6- 10 Sales Executives Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and troubleshooting on sales queries Monitor and review team performance against targets and KPIs Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and coaching sessions Carry out quality control checks on calls to ensure high standards and compliance Support the team in handling complex customer enquiries and objections Work closely with senior management to drive team performance and results Oversee team administration, including absence, lateness, and general HR matters Foster a positive, motivated, and high-performing team environment What We're Looking For Proven experience within the insurance industry (essential) Previous experience in a supervisory,...

Desk-Based Account Manager - Gravesend About the Role We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused Desk-Based Account Manager to join our sales team based in Gravesend. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving customer success and business growth. You'll be at the heart of customer relationships-managing accounts, responding to enquiries, developing opportunities, and ensuring our customers receive outstanding service every time. You'll also work closely with our wider commercial and marketing teams, helping shape product development and staying ahead of market trends in the packaging and construction sectors. If you enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities, and being part of a fast-paced, supportive team-this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Customer & Sales Growth Manage a portfolio of existing customers, building strong relationships and encouraging repeat business in partnership with the External Sales Team Respond to...

Regional Planning Lead Rail & Civil Engineering South Region (Southern, Wales & Western) £80,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to take ownership of the regional planning function across a diverse and active South region portfolio. Reporting to the Planning Manager and working closely with Operations Directors and project delivery teams, this is a senior, influential role for a planning professional who combines technical excellence with the leadership capability to develop and elevate a regional team. The South region delivers a broad range of rail and civil engineering schemes, from multi-disciplinary frameworks and programmes to high-speed fibre cable installation. Project values up to the tens of millions, with multiple concurrent frameworks, reporting lines, and client relationships to manage simultaneously. The Role As Principal Planner, you will lead a...

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER base + unrivalled commission Become part of an internationally recognised Group to help shape the next generation of packaging sales in the UK. This is not a "smile and dial" sales role. It is a strategic business development position focused on high-quality, long-term customer growth. You'll be joining a long-established business who are actively modernising the sector through technology, innovation and ambitious commercial leadership who are focused on accelerating growth and market share. The opportunity: Manage and convert a steady flow of qualified inbound opportunities Build strategic relationships with brand owners and decision-makers Develop a high-value sales pipeline across Food, FMCG, Retail and Premium Packaging Work alongside a fast-moving commercial team already delivering strong growth Sell genuinely market-leading packaging capability and print technology Why this role stands out: Extensive warm, qualified leads per day...

Software Validation & Verification Engineer Location - Sandwich, Kent Benefits Profit sharing scheme Stakeholder pension Death in service scheme Employee rewards and recognition initiatives The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Validation & Verification Engineer to join an established engineering team working on advanced electro-mechanical products within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on developing and implementing robust software and firmware V&V processes, creating effective test environments and supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality products. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and play a key role in software quality throughout the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, document and execute software and firmware validation and verification activities Create and maintain software test environments and processes Support the design, development...

Production Manager BESPOKE METAL FABRICATION Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £55,000 + DoE p.a. + Excellent Benefits Hours: Full-time, Permanent A high-impact production operations role within a precision engineering environment • Opportunity for a dynamic Production Manager to drive quality, efficiency, and compliance within a leading manufacturer supplying the defence, aerospace, and advanced engineering sectors • Based in Sittingbourne, this role covers sales order fulfilment, supply chain coordination, and lean process improvement • Suited to individuals with a strong engineering background, an analytical mindset, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments • Involves regular interaction with both suppliers and customers, requiring occasional travel Key Responsibilities • Oversee end-to-end sales order management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery aligned with customer requirements • Manage supply chain operations, including procurement,...

Section (Senior Production) Engineer - Major Highways Infrastructure Project (Essex/Kent) Urgent requirement for an experienced Section (Senior Production) Engineer to join one of the UK's most significant highways infrastructure schemes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally important project, supporting safe and efficient delivery across programme, engineering, quality, environmental and commercial functions while leading and mentoring engineering teams on site. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Wellbeing Promote wellbeing initiatives across the workforce and wider project community. Prepare Works Package Plans and conduct regular safety tours and observations. Ensure all site activities are delivered in accordance with HSE standards and project procedures. Programme & Production Develop and manage three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the construction schedule. Monitor progress, identify variances and escalate...

Risk Manager Dungeness (Kent) Hybrid Mon-Thur 37.5 hour week 9.375 hour days Inside IR35 (Umbrella/PAYE only) The Risk Manager will lead the delivery and governance of risk management activities across major projects, programmes, and sites, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. The role will provide strategic and operational risk leadership within a complex project environment, supporting programme delivery, informed decision-making, and effective contingency management. The Risk Manager will ensure that risk management processes, tools, and controls are embedded across project delivery teams and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong experience in project risk management, quantitative risk analysis, project controls integration, and stakeholder engagement within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, infrastructure,...

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-respected provider of commercial catering equipment solutions, supporting businesses across both the public and private sectors.  Are you a commercially driven leader ready to take ownership of operations in a fast paced, customer focused environment? Kent Catering Services is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead, optimise, and drive performance across our growing business.  As Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our business overseeing daily operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across all departments.  You’ll work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability, manage performance, and lead high performing teams, all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer satisfaction.   Responsibilities: Lead and optimise day-to-day operations across the business Drive profitability through performance management and cost...

School Cleaner Swanscombe, DA10 12.71 per hour Weekly Pay Ongoing Position Barker Ross Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced School Cleaner to join a friendly site team at a school based in Swanscombe DA10. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone reliable, hardworking, and looking for long-term, part-time afternoon work. Job Details Location: Swanscombe, DA10 Start Date: 11th May 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm Pay Rate: 12.71 per hour Pay Frequency: Weekly Job Type: Ongoing Duties Will Include Cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors, and communal areas Hoovering, sweeping, mopping, and dusting Cleaning toilets and washroom facilities Emptying bins and disposing of waste correctly Replenishing hygiene and cleaning supplies Ensuring high cleaning standards are maintained throughout the school Candidate Requirements Enhanced DBS certificate is essential Previous commercial or school cleaning...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice Practitioner Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Youth Justice. Purpose of the Job: As a member of a multi agency service, undertake assessment of and direct work with young people and their families so as to reduce the risk of them re-offending in accordance with the agreed intervention plans and in the context of managing their risk of harm to others and vulnerability issues. Main duties and responsibilities: Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their...

Procurement & Costing Coordinator We are working with a global manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ an Estimator/Buyer to support with the purchasing of materials, create costings based on sales requirements and to provide administrative support to the operations team. The role Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations Raising of POs, and PRs Generation of RFIs and RFQs. Creation of manufacturing estimates for Sales and Engineering Assist with supplier selection. Work with Quality on vendor performance. Resolution of invoice queries. New suppliers liaison - pricing, delivery and capability. Preparation of purchasing Reports. Analysis of quotations and preparation of comparative analysis. Supplier performance monitoring data preparation. Order progression. Import clearance. About you Must possess sound Commercial awareness Experience within an Engineering Procurement environment. Knowledge of engineering...