14 jobs found in East Bergholt

Workshop Manager (Joinery / Interior Design / Production Manager) Colchester, Essex Full-Time | Monday–Friday We are supporting a well-established, family-run interior design and bespoke manufacturing business based in the Colchester area. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Manager / Production Manager to oversee their busy workshop and deliver high-quality, bespoke projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, proactive individual with a creative mindset and strong leadership skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and interpret client briefs, ensuring project requirements are clearly understood and delivered Oversee day-to-day workshop operations and production schedules Lead, motivate, and coordinate the workshop team to ensure efficiency and quality output Prioritise workload and delegate tasks effectively across multiple projects Ensure all projects are...

Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance) Temporary, Full Time £500 per day (umbrella) Location: Essex A local authority is recruiting a Contract Manager within their Repairs and Property Maintenance service on an initial 6‑month temporary basis. This role will require office presence 2-3 days per week. About the Role The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of repairs and property maintenance services, which are delivered by Morgan Sindall Property Services. They will lead both the day‑to‑day operational management of the service and the demobilisation of the existing contract, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth transition. Key Responsibilities Supervise staff and manage associated budgets. Provide reports, briefings and professional advice to senior leadership and committees when required. Lead the effective management of the repairs and property maintenance function. Coordinate and manage the demobilisation of the current contract....

We are looking for an Operations Manager (Repairs and Maintenance) for an 18 month FTC to be responsible for the effective day‑to‑day leadership and delivery of the responsive repairs service, ensuring that repairs are completed safely, compliantly, right‑first‑time and within target, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, workforce performance, and cost control. The role oversees in‑house and contracted repairs, managing Supervisors and Contracts Managers, tracking work in progress (WIP), resolving repeat repairs and complaints, and allocating efficiently. It leads repairs performance by turning organisational priorities and compliance needs into consistent service delivery, while supporting and enabling Supervisors to focus on productivity, quality, and staff wellbeing. What you'll be doing * Maintain strong control of Work in Progress (WIP), prioritising jobs effectively, addressing overdue and high‑risk repairs, and ensuring service demand is balanced...

The Interim Procurement Manager will work within a small, supportive team. You'll lead and contribute to tendering exercises, create procurement documentation, monitor supplier performance, analyse spend data, and support contract management. You will also be the point of contact for procurement processes and systems, including e‑tendering platforms and finance systems. Client Details This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is known for its commitment to improving communities and delivering impactful initiatives. As a medium-sized entity, they focus on fostering positive change through their projects and services. Description Key responsibilities include: Provide a customer‑focused procurement service to internal stakeholders. Communicate and support delivery of the organisation's procurement strategy. Advise on complex procurement matters in line with established regulations, processes, and legislation. Develop tender documentation, including...

Job Title: Logistic and Operations Planner Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 pro rata Term: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Near Bishop's Stortford | Hybrid (1 day from home)   A growing and highly respected business within the workplace design and installation sector is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to bring structure and control to a busy operational delivery schedule. This role would particularly suit someone from a logistics, fleet, transport planning or supply chain coordination background who is used to managing complex operational schedules, balancing resource availability, and ensuring delivery commitments are met.   You will be responsible for translating project demand into practical, achievable operational plans, ensuring that labour, materials, transport and timelines are properly aligned so installations run smoothly. Excellent team management skills are essential.   Working closely with operational, commercial and project teams, you will act as the...

Interim Estates & Asset Manager Castle Point Borough Council (Office-based 3-5 days per week) £550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract   We are working with Castle Point Borough Council who are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Estates & Asset Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of the Council's non-housing property portfolio, ensuring compliance, driving performance, and leading a capable Estates & Asset team.   The Role You'll be responsible for delivering an effective and commercially focused Estates Management function across a varied portfolio of council-owned assets which ranges from occupied buildings to leased and vacant properties.   Key Responsibilities ·Lead the Estates Management service across all non-housing assets ·Provide strong line management, direction and development to the Estates & Asset team ·Manage contracts, suppliers and external consultants, ensuring...

About The Role: At AO, we’re all about making sure our customers get their appliances on time, every time—and that’s where you come in! As a PM Shift Supervisor, you’ll keep our warehouse running like clockwork and make sure every delivery and installation is ready to roll each morning. You’ll take a hands-on approach in our self-loading depot, making sure our vehicles are safe, legal, and good to go. Throughout the day, you’ll track any issues, support our Drivers, and work closely with our Quality and People teams to keep everything moving smoothly. If you’re organised, proactive, and love being at the heart of the action, this is your chance to make a real impact. Salary:  From £27,000.00 to £29,000.00 per annum Shift pattern: 5on 3 off 5 on 2 off Hours: 40 hours per week Start and finish time: 1pm-10pm(PM shift) Job Type: Full time and permanent contract Location: Bowden Terminal, Luckyn Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AX Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing:...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Repairs Manager to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Essex. Your Day-to-Day * Supervise staff and be responsible for budgetary control. * Manage a repairs and property management division. * Demobilise the current contract. * Assist with all aspects of compliance and provide assistance on complaints, member enquiries and ombudsman cases. What you’ll need * Experience of contract management (either as client or contractor). * Excellent negotiating skills. * Excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property staff for the public sector including housing associations, local authorities, and related private sector companies. We do not advertise all of our vacancies so please give us a call and register with us to be notified of all suitable roles

Must have the following experiences - * Working for a local authority. * Varied PM experience across highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects. * Design experience & knowledge. * Development & delivery of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects. * Management of consultants. * Stakeholder management & engagement including elected members and parishes. * Experience managing contractors and holding them to account. * Experience working in Cambridgeshire (desired). HND or degree in Project Management, or a relevant discipline, or working towards professional qualification or relevant experience If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Job Advert - Project Manager (Highways & Infrastructure) Day Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 6 to 12 months Location: Hybrid: 2 days office-based, 3 days remote Additional: Site visits required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of a range of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects within a local authority environment. You will manage projects from initial design through to delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, stakeholder engagement and contractor performance throughout. This role offers a balance of office-based collaboration and remote working, with site visits required across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a portfolio of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. Oversee project design elements, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Manage and coordinate external consultants. Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including elected members, parish...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a large and complex public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. The Tax Manager will play a key role within the central finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across a number of entities within the wider organisation. The position will focus on ensuring strong compliance and governance across a range of tax matters, with particular emphasis on IR35, employment taxes and corporation tax. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, the Tax Manager will provide technical guidance, support complex tax queries and contribute to the ongoing development of tax processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Leading and maintaining IR35 compliance processes and guidance Overseeing the preparation and review of PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns Ensuring compliance across taxable benefits and employment tax obligations Managing corporation tax compliance...

TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR 12MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER) STANFORD-LE-HOPE, ESSEX FREE PARKING ON SITE + BENEFITS SALARY - £37,500 pa Circa DOE We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate from a Logistics/Transport background. This position is working closely with the commercial team, monitoring product movement and maintaining process of critical data/information and communicating with internal & external stakeholders. ROLE: * Manage the day-to-day logistics schedules (goods in and out) through close liaison with the commercial, procurement and production teams. * Ensure the smooth and on time delivery of products to the end customer in compliance with ADR/IMDG/IATA standards * Use logistic colleagues and resources to maintain compliant and accurate paperwork both internally and externally, through accompanying documentation * Ensure dissemination of transport/freight rates among commercial colleagues is consistent and timely...

R13 Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established, national organisation in their search for an experienced HR Manager to support a key regional division – on a maternity cover contract (circa. 14 months). This is a broad, generalist role offering full ownership of the HR function at regional level. You will work closely with senior leadership to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused HR service, supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term people strategy. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role within a structured, fast-paced private sector environment. The successful candidate will showcase balancing operational delivery with strategic input. With a competitive salary offered, this role will be based at the company’s Norwich offices (on the outskirts of the city) with occasional travel required on a regional-basis and for quarterly HR meetings nationwide. The Company This organisation operates at scale across multiple regions and...