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REED Business Support are pleased to be working with one of Scotland’s Largest Housing Associations, who are looking to recruit an ‘Administrator’ on a Temporary Contract. In this role, you will administer shared equity housing schemes, helping individuals access home ownership through government-backed initiatives. You will manage applications, provide advice to customers, and ensure all processes are handled accurately and in line with policy and regulatory requirements. Details: Temporary Contract – 1 Month (Rolling Contract – Likely to be Extended) Shift Pattern – 9-5 £30,000 - £38,000 (DOE) Start Date: ASAP Location – Falkirk 🔧 Key Responsibilities Process applications for shared equity schemes from initial enquiry through to completion Carry out financial assessments and eligibility checks Maintain accurate records and update internal systems in line with GDPR requirements Communicate with applicants, solicitors, and financial advisers Respond to customer queries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner Issue correspondence and manage documentation within set timescales Support after-sale transactions and ongoing case management Investigate and resolve customer complaints in line with procedures Assist with reporting and providing statistical data Support general administrative and operational activities If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply now.

School Caretaker Hourly Rate: £18.00 (Umbrella) / £15.00 (PAYE) Location: Mile End, London, E1 Job Type: Working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 2pm We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join a vibrant school located near Mile End, East London. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and has a passion for maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment. Day-to-day of the role: Locking up the site, setting the alarm Conducting weekly fire alarm checks and maintaining safety protocols Performing general repairs and maintenance tasks within the school Unblocking sinks and toilets, fixing door and window handles Carrying out painting and decorating tasks as needed Replacing toilet seats, putting up shelves, and pin boards Conducting daily health and safety checks to ensure a secure environment for students and staff Overseeing contractors on site and ensuring work is completed to standards Providing porterage services, moving furniture, and delivering parcels around the building Litter picking, sweeping up leaves, emptying bins, and replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer Maintaining the school grounds and performing all other duties as required Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in a caretaker or maintenance role is preferred Ability to perform physical tasks and handle various handyperson duties Knowledge of health and safety regulations Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with paid holiday scheme Health cash plan and access to REED discount club Eye test and spectacle vouchers Statutory sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Parental leave and antenatal/pre-adoption appointment payment Opportunities for training and development Join REED, a leading provider of recruitment, training, and HR services, and be part of a team that values the difference people make. Apply now to become the Caretaker of a dynamic school community.

We have a great opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking for a route in to the Construction Industry. Our Client is a well established Contractor looking to recruit someone in to a multi-faceted role that offers a dynamic and evolving career path. This position combines sales, design, and estimating, providing a comprehensive experience in the construction industry. Full training will be provided, aiming to support the successful candidate towards achieving an industry qualification. The 3 main areas to the role are - Design Engage early with architects and contractors, assisting with CPD's, drawings, and design advice. Receive potential CAD training to support estimators/designers and provide cover. Assist the team and clients with design input, ensuring technical correctness from initial design campaigns. Undergo general design training aimed at becoming a competent designer. Estimating Prepare and eventually lead tender preparations, ensuring deadlines are met within agreed parameters. Measure and annotate drawings for quotations and internal use if projects are awarded. Compile labour and product prices, and negotiate with manufacturers and customers to secure projects. Attend regular handover and team meetings, providing updates and ensuring smooth project transitions. Sales Build and maintain relationships through direct engagement with new and potential customers and product manufacturers. Research and introduce new products/systems beneficial to the company. Update CRM software with project progress and follow up on leads using lead generation tools like Barbour ABI. Visit ongoing projects to enhance learning and strengthen client and team relationships. Required Skills & Qualifications: Self-awareness and motivation with a conscientious approach to work. Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to urgent tasks. Confidence in dealing with customers and suppliers. Good knowledge of the construction industry. Excellent team collaboration and communication skills. Effective prioritisation and time management. If you are looking to kickstart your career and have ambitions to develop a career within the construction industry then apply now!!!

Scheduler Location: Southbourne Job Type: Full-time - Temp to Perm Salary: £13.00 to £14.00ph depending on experience Join our team as a Scheduler, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth coordination of reactive, responsive, and planned maintenance works across the business. This position is vital in supporting engineers, clients, and management by allocating work, managing communication, overseeing job progress, and completing essential administrative tasks. As a Scheduler, you will help maintain service quality, compliance, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced maintenance environment. Day-to-day of the role: Job Scheduling & Work Allocation: Allocate daily and weekly work to engineers, ensuring all operatives have job tickets and clear instructions. Prioritise reactive and responsive repairs, identifying emergencies and urgent works. Schedule planned works, void property works, and small project/build tasks. Adjust schedules dynamically based on emergencies, delays, engineer availability, or client requirements. Monitor job progress throughout the day and ensure updates are captured and communicated. Communication & Client Liaison: Manage incoming communication via email, telephone, client portals, and other channels. Respond promptly and professionally, directing matters to colleagues or managers when outside scope. Maintain clear communication with clients, tenants, engineers, and internal teams. Participate in face-to-face discussions, Teams meetings, telephone calls, and written correspondence. Job Monitoring, Quality & Compliance: Review daily notes, photographs, and updates submitted by engineers. Ensure job records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards. Flag concerns regarding workmanship, safety, or job completion to the line manager. Track job statuses from instruction to completion, ensuring deadlines and SLAs are met. Materials & Deliveries Coordination: Order materials required for jobs when instructed or when identified as necessary. Liaise with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, and delivery times. Oversee deliveries arriving at the office, ensuring items are checked, signed for, and allocated correctly. Communicate material requirements or delivery issues to engineers and managers. Maintain accurate records of materials ordered, received, and issued. Administration & Documentation: Type up quotes, estimates, and invoices on the company system as required. Update job management systems, client portals, and internal trackers. Prepare documentation, reports, and updates to support operational delivery. Maintain accurate digital and paper records in line with company procedures. Carry out general administrative duties essential to the smooth running of the scheduling function. Support colleagues and managers with additional tasks as required; responsibilities may evolve beyond this list. How to apply: To apply for the Scheduler position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Streetwork Coordinator Location: London (office-based) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Salary: Up to £37,000 + package The Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Streetwork Coordinator to join a growing highways contractor based in London. Working within a busy and supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring all works are fully compliant with relevant permitting regulations. You will be responsible for managing permits from application through to completion, enabling works to progress safely, legally, and in line with agreed timelines. Key Responsibilities Manage and track permit applications, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines Raise, coordinate, and close works notices accurately and within required timescales Monitor permit durations and arrange extensions where necessary to keep works on programme Liaise with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate road space bookings effectively Maintain accurate permitting records and trackers using Excel and Microsoft Teams Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and key stakeholders Coordinate with third parties for: Bus stop suspensions, Parking suspensions, Temporary Traffic Orders (TTOs), TMAN applications Monitor reinstatement inspections and proactively resolve issues relating to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) Prepare and report on monthly KPI data Skills & Experience Experience in a similar permitting or streetworks coordination role (highways or utilities preferred) Strong understanding of permit durations, extensions, and FPNs Confident Excel skills with the ability to analyse and report on data Experience with systems such as Confirm, Symology, Causeway, Mayrise, or Street Manager (desirable)

Front of House Reception Officer Pay: £13.36 per hour (PAYE) Job Type: Temporary (approx. 4 months – July to October, may vary) Location: SL6 1RF (Fully onsite) Overview Provide a professional and welcoming front of house service, acting as the first point of contact while supporting bookings, access control, and day-to-day facilities operations. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Welcome visitors and signpost enquiries Manage reception area, ensuring a secure and professional environment Coordinate meeting room and desk bookings Issue visitor badges and support ID pass processes Maintain visitor logs and handle access queries Order supplies and manage deliveries Monitor shared inbox/calendar and communicate with Facilities team Support events, meetings, and ceremonies Provide general admin and reception cover as needed Required Skills & Experience Previous front-of-house or customer-facing experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Calm and professional under pressure Organised with the ability to multitask IT competent (Outlook, Teams, booking systems) Able to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Business Admin / Customer Service qualification Experience with booking systems or stock ordering Events or civic support experience Additional Information Reports to: Compliance & Contracts Manager DBS: Basic check required Flexibility to cover reception rota and absences required To apply for the Front of House Reception Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience

Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes. Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners. Electrical Installations Lecturer 📍 Location: South Yorkshire 💰 Salary: up to £38,487 per annum 📅 Contract: Full Time 🏖 Holidays: 35 days + bank holidays 🏫 Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme About the Role Reed FE are proud to be supporting a Further Education provider in the recruitment of a passionate and dedicated Lecturer of Electrical Installations This is an exciting opportunity to inspire learners and equip them with the skills they need for their future careers. As a Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and training, ensuring all learners are supported to achieve their full potential. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, this is it. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of vocational courses Plan, prepare and assess engaging lessons that meet awarding body standards Monitor and track learner progress, attendance and achievement Provide academic and pastoral support as a group tutor Set and review SMART targets using individual learning plans Support learners to progress into employment or higher education Contribute to enrichment activities and work experience opportunities Maintain accurate records and meet quality assurance standards Liaise with colleagues, parents/guardians, and external stakeholders where required What We’re Looking For Experience teaching or training in a relevant subject area Industry experience within your vocational specialism A teaching qualification Relevant professional qualification in your subject area Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) Assessing qualification (A1/TAQA) or willingness to achieve All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: • Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area • A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf • A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club • Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment • Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning. • Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!) • Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes. Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners. Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week, all year round) Contract: Permanent Salary: £33,487 (unqualified) – £38,487 (qualified) per annum + benefits Location: Rotherham About the Role Reed Further Education are proud to be supporting a well-established FE College in the search for a Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson or existing lecturer to take the next step in their career and help shape the next generation of skilled professionals. Whether you are currently working on-site or already in education, this role offers the chance to pass on your expertise in a rewarding and stable environment. You will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of provision including full-time study programmes, adult learning and apprenticeships, helping learners develop both practical and theoretical skills. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and effective teaching, assessment and support to learners Plan and prepare lessons, schemes of work and learning materials Track student progress, set SMART targets and support achievement Maintain accurate learner records, attendance and assessment data Support students’ personal development and employability skills alongside curriculum delivery What We’re Looking For Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Carpentry & Joinery Industry experience within the construction sector Teaching qualification (Level 3+) Assessor/IQA qualification (Desirable) Level 2 English & Maths (or commitment to achieve) All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: • Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area • A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf • A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club • Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment • Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning. • Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!) • Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Plumber – Social Housing (Kitchens & Bathrooms) Location: Basinstoke Salary: £160 - £180 day Temporary Position 4 -6 weeks We’re working with a growing contractor who has just secured a brand-new 5-year framework with a leading social housing provider – and they’re expanding fast. As a result, we’re looking for Plumbers to join the team delivering high-volume kitchen and bathroom installations across social housing properties. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be a key part of a dedicated team carrying out planned works within occupied and void properties, including: Full installation of bathrooms and kitchens Plumbing for sinks, toilets, baths, showers, and pipework Working from plans and specifications to deliver high-quality finishes Ensuring all work meets safety and compliance standards Providing excellent customer service in residents’ homes Why Join This Client? Secure long-term work on a newly awarded 5-year contract Opportunities for consistent, ongoing employment Work with a reputable contractor in the social housing sector Competitive rates / salary and potential for overtime Supportive team environment with structured projects Chance to be part of a growing workforce due to major contract win Apply Now To be considered, you’ll need: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent) Proven experience fitting kitchens and bathrooms Experience within social housing or domestic settings preferred Full UK driving licence (if required) Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach Apply today with your CV or contact us directly for more information — don’t miss this opportunity to secure long-term work on a major contract.

Quantity Surveyor, Cheltenham - £45-55k The client has an established and growing business with strong networks. With family values firmly at the heart of each project undertaken, and with an increasingly busy business with scope to develop, they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. This is an exciting new opportunity for someone to work alongside the directors, with an opportunity to step up into a Commercial Management position as the business grows. The work cab be maintenance works to developments up to £2.5 million. That includes Renovations and refurbishments, extensions, and new builds, in Housing and Commercial around 45 mins travel from Cheltenham. For this role the client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can tender and cost manage projects, you will support the Contracts Manager in building up sub-contractors they can have a long-term partnership with. Role/Main responsibilities: Preparation of detailed costings for budgets or tender submissions Ensure accurate assessment of subcontractor’s quotations and all subcontractor and consultant orders. Ensure all valuation submissions are timely, and payments accord with the requirements of the contract. Ensure accurate measurements for purchasing of materials. Ensure regular Cost Reports issued for all project on site. Represent the business at client/supply chain/design meetings. Participate in regular team meetings. Attend pre-start meetings. Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and scope of works. Candidate An Experience Quantity Surveyor, used to working on multiple projects at the same time. Strong financial and numeracy management skills Good knowledge of construction The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily. The drive and energy to be simultaneously hands on and strategic. Competency in Quantity Surveying and commercial Have the ability to manage own work dairy. Be accurate and thorough, a good eye for detail. Computer literate. Able to use Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and outlook.