Technical Inspector - Energy Projects Nottingham, East Midlands 38,084 - 42,794 per annum Are you a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency? Join our Retrofit Projects Team at NCHA and be a key player in delivering outstanding customer-focused service and contributing to our vision of "More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives." About Us: NCHA's Retrofit Projects Team is at the forefront of delivering energy improvement programs, aligning with our commitment to environmental sustainability. Working towards achieving a minimum EPC band C for our homes, we are dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency and providing excellent service to our customers. Role Overview: As a Technical Inspector, you will be an integral part of our Retrofit Projects Team, responsible for conducting assessments, inspections, and surveys in line with PAS 2035 and PAS 2030 standards. Your role will include: Domestic energy assessments (DEA) Pre and post inspections/quality assurance Stock condition surveys, including HHSRS Asbestos management and Health & Safety inspections Site and project inspections New handovers and estate inspections Mutual exchanges and decants Re-chargeable repairs and property re-investment appraisals Right to buy surveys and dilapidation schedules Whole house retrofit assessments, alongside our Retrofit Coordinator Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4.30 pm (occasional after-hours work may be required) NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities and women, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce and specifically within in our Property services department. We regret to inform you that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship. Interviews will be held on 22nd March 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated team at NCHA!
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Technical Inspector - Energy Projects Nottingham, East Midlands 38,084 - 42,794 per annum Are you a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency? Join our Retrofit Projects Team at NCHA and be a key player in delivering outstanding customer-focused service and contributing to our vision of "More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives." About Us: NCHA's Retrofit Projects Team is at the forefront of delivering energy improvement programs, aligning with our commitment to environmental sustainability. Working towards achieving a minimum EPC band C for our homes, we are dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency and providing excellent service to our customers. Role Overview: As a Technical Inspector, you will be an integral part of our Retrofit Projects Team, responsible for conducting assessments, inspections, and surveys in line with PAS 2035 and PAS 2030 standards. Your role will include: Domestic energy assessments (DEA) Pre and post inspections/quality assurance Stock condition surveys, including HHSRS Asbestos management and Health & Safety inspections Site and project inspections New handovers and estate inspections Mutual exchanges and decants Re-chargeable repairs and property re-investment appraisals Right to buy surveys and dilapidation schedules Whole house retrofit assessments, alongside our Retrofit Coordinator Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4.30 pm (occasional after-hours work may be required) NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities and women, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce and specifically within in our Property services department. We regret to inform you that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship. Interviews will be held on 22nd March 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated team at NCHA!
Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Software Developer to work with the senior development teams to support the software development of their cloud based environmental software, focusing on leveraging technical depth and capacity for independent work, along with a collaborative spirit to advance goals. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of 35,000 to 53,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI: About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Software Developer As an experienced Software Developer, you will have experience in the following but not limited to: Duties: Software Developer Participate in Agile ceremonies - planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing insights and suggestions for improvements. Execute development tasks within Agile sprints, ensuring delivery of high-quality software features. Collaborate with the QA team to refine testing processes and improve overall software quality. Perform analysis of user stories ensuring thorough understanding of functional requirements, sprint objectives, and deliverables. Lead the configuration of complex software components. Validate user story non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure code is optimised for performance, scalability, and security. Ensuring implementations are tailored to meet specific business needs and operational requirements. Generate queries that provide deep insights into customer data, strengthen audit requirements and enable visualisation of data through reports or dashboards. Play a pivotal role in daily scrum meetings, offering insights into project progress, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Play a key role in sprint planning sessions, helping to define deliverables for sprint goals. Tech Stack & Experience: Software Developer Experience working in an agile environment. Proficient in C#, .net, .NET Core, SQL, XML, and JSON. Experience of cloud-based technologies (AWS). C#, .NET, .NET Core, MVC, Containers, Blazor, .NET IDE, YML Testing Tools: Automation tools, frameworks for unit testing - MS Test, XUnit run through Azure Pipelines Version Control Systems: Git for code management and collaboration Security Tools: Security testing tools - Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Database: Relational: Non-Relational databases (DynamoDb, SQL Server) Cloud Platforms: AWS Cloud Services (Lambda, Fargate, Cloudwatch, Step Executions, S3, API Gateway) Availability & capacity management processes Knowledge of information security controls to mitigate threats within solutions and services Apply modern standards approach Agile practises Systems design and integration This role would suit an individual who has strong full stack capability with the ability to also work across back and front end. Who is driven to learn about new innovative ways of working, technologies and market trends. If you're an ambitious Software Developer looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (url removed) or (phone number removed). All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Software Developer to work with the senior development teams to support the software development of their cloud based environmental software, focusing on leveraging technical depth and capacity for independent work, along with a collaborative spirit to advance goals. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of 35,000 to 53,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI: About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Software Developer As an experienced Software Developer, you will have experience in the following but not limited to: Duties: Software Developer Participate in Agile ceremonies - planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing insights and suggestions for improvements. Execute development tasks within Agile sprints, ensuring delivery of high-quality software features. Collaborate with the QA team to refine testing processes and improve overall software quality. Perform analysis of user stories ensuring thorough understanding of functional requirements, sprint objectives, and deliverables. Lead the configuration of complex software components. Validate user story non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure code is optimised for performance, scalability, and security. Ensuring implementations are tailored to meet specific business needs and operational requirements. Generate queries that provide deep insights into customer data, strengthen audit requirements and enable visualisation of data through reports or dashboards. Play a pivotal role in daily scrum meetings, offering insights into project progress, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Play a key role in sprint planning sessions, helping to define deliverables for sprint goals. Tech Stack & Experience: Software Developer Experience working in an agile environment. Proficient in C#, .net, .NET Core, SQL, XML, and JSON. Experience of cloud-based technologies (AWS). C#, .NET, .NET Core, MVC, Containers, Blazor, .NET IDE, YML Testing Tools: Automation tools, frameworks for unit testing - MS Test, XUnit run through Azure Pipelines Version Control Systems: Git for code management and collaboration Security Tools: Security testing tools - Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Database: Relational: Non-Relational databases (DynamoDb, SQL Server) Cloud Platforms: AWS Cloud Services (Lambda, Fargate, Cloudwatch, Step Executions, S3, API Gateway) Availability & capacity management processes Knowledge of information security controls to mitigate threats within solutions and services Apply modern standards approach Agile practises Systems design and integration This role would suit an individual who has strong full stack capability with the ability to also work across back and front end. Who is driven to learn about new innovative ways of working, technologies and market trends. If you're an ambitious Software Developer looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (url removed) or (phone number removed). All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job title: Registered Manager Location: Kempton, Bedfordshire Responsible to: Responsible Individual Responsible for: Residential Home s Team Our priority is to build a friendly, safe and secure home setting and to fulfill the right needs for the children by always being there for their needs and memories. Helping them grow into young fine adults, ensuring a great future for each child. We believe it is very important that we work hard to give the life that everyone deserves. Terms and Conditions Hours: 40 hours per week (plus on-call duties) Salary Range: £45,000 - 50,000 per annum (DOE). Sleep-ins will also be offered at an additional daily rate of £45 per night Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays Employment Status: Full Time Probationary Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 3 Months Additional Benefits: - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Blue Light Card -Casual Dress -Paid sleep in s - 3% Employer Pension contribution - 100% of training funded by employer (Inc diplomas Level 3,4 & 5) - Competitive salary - Free DBS check - Career progression for all roles - Free meals on shift - A great work / life balance - Team Building Events - Refer a friend bonus scheme up to £500 Service Description This will be a 4-bedroom home based in Kempston, Bedfordshire which will cater for 2 children and young people who suffer with emotional, behavioral, or mild learning difficulties. As a Registered Manager of this Children s home, you will be an integral part of the team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything they do. We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced individual to join the team in opening and running the Children s home in Kempston. Job Purpose To assist with setting up the Children s home. To Lead and manage the children s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home s statement of purpose. General Duties Have responsibility for the management of services, including staff management and supervision, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring quality and compliance. Ensure full implementation of statutory and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Childrens Act 1989, Data Protection Act 1998, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. To be responsible for developing constructive working relationships within the wider community to promote the overall outcomes for looked after children and young people. Ensure that staff have the skills, experience and qualifications required to meet the needs of each child or young person placed in the home and provide continuity of care. To lead and manage the home in a way that is aspirational, inspiring both children and young people and the staff who work there. Produce monitoring reports, statistical data and evaluation as required and in keeping with organisational policies and procedures and within agreed deadlines. To ensure that the principles of equality and diversity are embedded in the culture of the home. To ensure that each child or young person has individual care and care planning which is tailored to their specific needs and requirements as laid out in their relevant plans. To maintain professional relationships with the team around the child, multi-agency partnerships and where appropriate parents, families and other stakeholders. Specific Duties Service Delivery: Ensure that the homes ethos is embedded in the service and that service users are fully involved in the day-to-day running of the service. Ensure that the service meets the needs of service users from a diverse range of backgrounds in line with legislation, policy and best practice standards. Take responsibility for the management of safeguarding children and young people, risk and service governance. Ensure that children and young people have access to services which meet their health, education, social, psychological and emotional needs and well-being. Ensure that the service and its programmes are planned and delivered to meet the needs of all children and young people. Monitor appropriate outcomes and progress for children and young people. Ensure that a social inclusion focus is embedded within services. Take part in on-call arrangements including overnight, if required. People Management: Responsible for the regular supervision of the staff team and others as required. Ensuring that all staff have access to practice based consultation within their own area of service delivery as well as management supervision, reviewing and monitoring standards, caseloads and practice development. Responsible for recruitment of staff in line with organisational policy and procedure. Coach and support development of the staff team in line with their statutory training requirements and continuous professional development (CPD). Responsible for staffing structures and rotas in addition to planning and prioritising key areas of work. Responsible for providing short basic instruction/training sessions/briefings to the staff team in areas of best practice. Ensure staff are properly inducted and briefed on how to work with children and young people s care planning systems and any programmes for care. Responsible for ensuring effective team building within and promoting a constructive spirit of co-operation within staff teams Pro-actively manage sickness absence in line with organisational policy and procedure. Resource Management: Responsible for the maintenance of physical assets located at the home. Responsible for the health and safety of the premises and furnishing of the home. Responsible for budget management across the service, ensuring expenditure is contained within the income that is available within the financial year. Ensuring central ICT policies and procedures are adhered to by staff and children and young people. To co-ordinate and monitor the administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance. Business Development: Lead on contract management and placements with the relevant commissioners. Ensure that an Annual Development Plan is reflected within the service business plans. Take the lead in the delivery and development of services in accordance with any service agreement between external agencies and the organisation. Identifying and managing opportunities for growth. Responsible for expanding existing businesses and identifying and/or developing new business opportunities. Quality and Service Development: Ensure that Quality Monitoring and Health & Safety assessments are conducted and action plans implemented. Ensure effective risk assessment/personal safety procedures are in place to protect staff and service users in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and keep under regular review. Monitor ongoing quality of service provision including people and environmental risk management. Manage, record and coordinate responses to complaints in line with organisational policy and timescales. Effectively demonstrate service compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 and the Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF) Promote and maintain a culture of continuous service improvement. Maintain effective monitoring systems to ensure the home is ready for Ofsted Inspection and seek to develop good working relationships with the homes Ofsted Inspector. Ensure the Quality of Care Report (Regulation 45) is submitted to Ofsted twice yearly and that the monthly Regulation 44 visits are carried out by an Independent person. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Full Driving Licence. Experience 3 years experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people and their families. Work in a residential setting. Knowledge and Understanding Children s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF), Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015, Health and Safety at work and associated guidance and regulation. Policies and procedures pertaining to running a residential children s home. Child protection, safeguarding children, impact of abuse and neglect, education and health needs of looked after children, equality and diversity and children s rights. Care and placement planning, risk and review processes. 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Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Job title: Registered Manager Location: Kempton, Bedfordshire Responsible to: Responsible Individual Responsible for: Residential Home s Team Our priority is to build a friendly, safe and secure home setting and to fulfill the right needs for the children by always being there for their needs and memories. Helping them grow into young fine adults, ensuring a great future for each child. We believe it is very important that we work hard to give the life that everyone deserves. Terms and Conditions Hours: 40 hours per week (plus on-call duties) Salary Range: £45,000 - 50,000 per annum (DOE). Sleep-ins will also be offered at an additional daily rate of £45 per night Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays Employment Status: Full Time Probationary Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 3 Months Additional Benefits: - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Blue Light Card -Casual Dress -Paid sleep in s - 3% Employer Pension contribution - 100% of training funded by employer (Inc diplomas Level 3,4 & 5) - Competitive salary - Free DBS check - Career progression for all roles - Free meals on shift - A great work / life balance - Team Building Events - Refer a friend bonus scheme up to £500 Service Description This will be a 4-bedroom home based in Kempston, Bedfordshire which will cater for 2 children and young people who suffer with emotional, behavioral, or mild learning difficulties. As a Registered Manager of this Children s home, you will be an integral part of the team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything they do. We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced individual to join the team in opening and running the Children s home in Kempston. Job Purpose To assist with setting up the Children s home. To Lead and manage the children s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home s statement of purpose. General Duties Have responsibility for the management of services, including staff management and supervision, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring quality and compliance. Ensure full implementation of statutory and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Childrens Act 1989, Data Protection Act 1998, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. To be responsible for developing constructive working relationships within the wider community to promote the overall outcomes for looked after children and young people. Ensure that staff have the skills, experience and qualifications required to meet the needs of each child or young person placed in the home and provide continuity of care. To lead and manage the home in a way that is aspirational, inspiring both children and young people and the staff who work there. Produce monitoring reports, statistical data and evaluation as required and in keeping with organisational policies and procedures and within agreed deadlines. To ensure that the principles of equality and diversity are embedded in the culture of the home. To ensure that each child or young person has individual care and care planning which is tailored to their specific needs and requirements as laid out in their relevant plans. To maintain professional relationships with the team around the child, multi-agency partnerships and where appropriate parents, families and other stakeholders. Specific Duties Service Delivery: Ensure that the homes ethos is embedded in the service and that service users are fully involved in the day-to-day running of the service. Ensure that the service meets the needs of service users from a diverse range of backgrounds in line with legislation, policy and best practice standards. Take responsibility for the management of safeguarding children and young people, risk and service governance. Ensure that children and young people have access to services which meet their health, education, social, psychological and emotional needs and well-being. Ensure that the service and its programmes are planned and delivered to meet the needs of all children and young people. Monitor appropriate outcomes and progress for children and young people. Ensure that a social inclusion focus is embedded within services. Take part in on-call arrangements including overnight, if required. People Management: Responsible for the regular supervision of the staff team and others as required. Ensuring that all staff have access to practice based consultation within their own area of service delivery as well as management supervision, reviewing and monitoring standards, caseloads and practice development. Responsible for recruitment of staff in line with organisational policy and procedure. Coach and support development of the staff team in line with their statutory training requirements and continuous professional development (CPD). Responsible for staffing structures and rotas in addition to planning and prioritising key areas of work. Responsible for providing short basic instruction/training sessions/briefings to the staff team in areas of best practice. Ensure staff are properly inducted and briefed on how to work with children and young people s care planning systems and any programmes for care. Responsible for ensuring effective team building within and promoting a constructive spirit of co-operation within staff teams Pro-actively manage sickness absence in line with organisational policy and procedure. Resource Management: Responsible for the maintenance of physical assets located at the home. Responsible for the health and safety of the premises and furnishing of the home. Responsible for budget management across the service, ensuring expenditure is contained within the income that is available within the financial year. Ensuring central ICT policies and procedures are adhered to by staff and children and young people. To co-ordinate and monitor the administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance. Business Development: Lead on contract management and placements with the relevant commissioners. Ensure that an Annual Development Plan is reflected within the service business plans. Take the lead in the delivery and development of services in accordance with any service agreement between external agencies and the organisation. Identifying and managing opportunities for growth. Responsible for expanding existing businesses and identifying and/or developing new business opportunities. Quality and Service Development: Ensure that Quality Monitoring and Health & Safety assessments are conducted and action plans implemented. Ensure effective risk assessment/personal safety procedures are in place to protect staff and service users in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and keep under regular review. Monitor ongoing quality of service provision including people and environmental risk management. Manage, record and coordinate responses to complaints in line with organisational policy and timescales. Effectively demonstrate service compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 and the Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF) Promote and maintain a culture of continuous service improvement. Maintain effective monitoring systems to ensure the home is ready for Ofsted Inspection and seek to develop good working relationships with the homes Ofsted Inspector. Ensure the Quality of Care Report (Regulation 45) is submitted to Ofsted twice yearly and that the monthly Regulation 44 visits are carried out by an Independent person. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Full Driving Licence. Experience 3 years experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people and their families. Work in a residential setting. Knowledge and Understanding Children s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF), Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015, Health and Safety at work and associated guidance and regulation. Policies and procedures pertaining to running a residential children s home. Child protection, safeguarding children, impact of abuse and neglect, education and health needs of looked after children, equality and diversity and children s rights. Care and placement planning, risk and review processes. 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Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Senior Test Engineer (C#) to work with the Test Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality software products through advanced testing methodologies, automation and risk management by leading the development and implementation of test frameworks. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of £40,000 to £65,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI : About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Senior Test Engineer C# As an experienced Senior Test Engineer (C#), you will report directly into the Test Manager with skills in the following areas: Duties: Senior Test Engineer C# Identify, implement, and improve test scenarios to enhance confidence in testing outcomes. Develop and maintain automation tests, with expertise in C#. Proactively identify and raise awareness of risks based on automation test results. Work closely with the development team to prioritise and mitigate risks effectively. Design/Execute a comprehensive range of functional and non-functional tests. Communicate test results/defect impacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assisting in defect prioritisation. Serve as a technical advisor on testing techniques and frameworks. Broad knowledge of tools: cloud technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, and T-SQL to guide team. Lead investigative efforts into system issues and process improvements. Evaluate information to identify solutions and drive recommendations for enhancements. Participate in all aspects of the agile development process, from scrum meetings to sprint planning and retrospectives. Utilise agile tools for task management and time recording. Coordinate/Execute testing activities for system integration projects, understanding the complexities and challenges of interfacing between systems. Foster a collaborative team environment, providing feedback and encouraging open communication. Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience & Tech Stack: Senior Test Engineer C# Essential: C# - Writing test scripts, automation tests, YML, JSON and XML Automation Tools MS Test, XUnit Frameworks and implementation of Unit Testing AWS, Azure or Google Other: Functional testing Non-functional testing Systems integration Team dynamics and collaboration Version Control Systems API Testing Tools Postman, Swager, SoapUI, testing REST and SOAP APIs Security Testing: identify vulnerabilities in software apps Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Databases Relational & non-relational databases, testing tools for backend DynamoDB, SQL Server If you re an ambitious Senior Test Engineer (C#) looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Senior Test Engineer (C#) to work with the Test Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality software products through advanced testing methodologies, automation and risk management by leading the development and implementation of test frameworks. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of £40,000 to £65,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI : About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Senior Test Engineer C# As an experienced Senior Test Engineer (C#), you will report directly into the Test Manager with skills in the following areas: Duties: Senior Test Engineer C# Identify, implement, and improve test scenarios to enhance confidence in testing outcomes. Develop and maintain automation tests, with expertise in C#. Proactively identify and raise awareness of risks based on automation test results. Work closely with the development team to prioritise and mitigate risks effectively. Design/Execute a comprehensive range of functional and non-functional tests. Communicate test results/defect impacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assisting in defect prioritisation. Serve as a technical advisor on testing techniques and frameworks. Broad knowledge of tools: cloud technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, and T-SQL to guide team. Lead investigative efforts into system issues and process improvements. Evaluate information to identify solutions and drive recommendations for enhancements. Participate in all aspects of the agile development process, from scrum meetings to sprint planning and retrospectives. Utilise agile tools for task management and time recording. Coordinate/Execute testing activities for system integration projects, understanding the complexities and challenges of interfacing between systems. Foster a collaborative team environment, providing feedback and encouraging open communication. Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience & Tech Stack: Senior Test Engineer C# Essential: C# - Writing test scripts, automation tests, YML, JSON and XML Automation Tools MS Test, XUnit Frameworks and implementation of Unit Testing AWS, Azure or Google Other: Functional testing Non-functional testing Systems integration Team dynamics and collaboration Version Control Systems API Testing Tools Postman, Swager, SoapUI, testing REST and SOAP APIs Security Testing: identify vulnerabilities in software apps Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Databases Relational & non-relational databases, testing tools for backend DynamoDB, SQL Server If you re an ambitious Senior Test Engineer (C#) looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters.
Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £36,000 Posted: 28 Oct 2021 Closes: 23 Dec 2021 Job Type: Full Time and Permanent Business Unit: UK Central Government Services Region / Division: UK & Ireland Reference: 10773 Role Responsibility: Health, Safety, Environmental and Fire Officer G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD Salary : £36,000.00 per annum Full-time (40 hours per week) Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, local Gym discounts, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts. HMP Oakwood is an innovative prison which has been highlighted by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons as an "Impressive institution, with a culture of decency and respect. Driven by courageous leadership, excellent peer-led initiatives and outstanding management of learning and skills provisions". Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in England and Wales, providing places for up to approximately 2100 Category C male prisoners. The successful candidate will be required to provide professional advice, guidance and support to the management team on matters to do with Health and Safety, the Environment and Fire Safety to ensure standards are maintained and improved across the business stream operations. Key Responsibilities Advise, support and guide the management team on the implementation of the Company Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental policies and procedures and other relevant legislation, developing local policies where appropriate, to ensure that the establishment/area is run safely in line with legislative requirements and company standards, building and embedding a positive safety and environmental culture. Undertake, plan and monitor inspections, risk assessments and audits ensuring they are carried out for all areas of the business unit/area, to ensure the safety and well being of employees and others working or present within the business establishment/area. Investigate and report on all accidents, near misses and H & S incidents that occur, including reporting against RIDDOR procedure, liaising with key stakeholders as necessary, to ensure that lessons learnt are acted upon and that the risk of reoccurrences are minimised. Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental staff training programmes, to raise staff awareness of their responsibilities in respect of Health and Safety, Fire and Environmental practice. Monitor the environment on a daily basis, ensuring that appropriate health, safety, fire and environmental procedures are appropriate and consistently applied. Collate and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders to ensure best practice and to enable informed decisions to be taken. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure best practice and effective co-ordination and co-operation on Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental issues. Consult with environmental regulators, customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with the environmental policy. Support and guide the establishment in achievement of a recognised H & S and environmental accreditation. Provide support to the CDS HSE Manager as required Provide management reports on HSE performance. Carry out any other activity that is reasonably required by Senior Management The Ideal Candidate: Essential Skills Some experience in a similar H & S role NEBOSH H&S Certificate or working towards NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or working towards Holding or working towards a recognised environmental qualification Desirable Skills Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Experience of monitoring service delivery and meeting short term objectives Detailed knowledge of communication tools and techniques Detailed knowledge of HSE legislation Detailed knowledge of Fire legislation Training qualification/experience of delivering training Membership of IOSH Membership of IEMA Qualified Fire Risk Assessor Member of Recognised Fire Safety Body If you join us, you can be sure that you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role. .
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £36,000 Posted: 28 Oct 2021 Closes: 23 Dec 2021 Job Type: Full Time and Permanent Business Unit: UK Central Government Services Region / Division: UK & Ireland Reference: 10773 Role Responsibility: Health, Safety, Environmental and Fire Officer G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD Salary : £36,000.00 per annum Full-time (40 hours per week) Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, local Gym discounts, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts. HMP Oakwood is an innovative prison which has been highlighted by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons as an "Impressive institution, with a culture of decency and respect. Driven by courageous leadership, excellent peer-led initiatives and outstanding management of learning and skills provisions". Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in England and Wales, providing places for up to approximately 2100 Category C male prisoners. The successful candidate will be required to provide professional advice, guidance and support to the management team on matters to do with Health and Safety, the Environment and Fire Safety to ensure standards are maintained and improved across the business stream operations. Key Responsibilities Advise, support and guide the management team on the implementation of the Company Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental policies and procedures and other relevant legislation, developing local policies where appropriate, to ensure that the establishment/area is run safely in line with legislative requirements and company standards, building and embedding a positive safety and environmental culture. Undertake, plan and monitor inspections, risk assessments and audits ensuring they are carried out for all areas of the business unit/area, to ensure the safety and well being of employees and others working or present within the business establishment/area. Investigate and report on all accidents, near misses and H & S incidents that occur, including reporting against RIDDOR procedure, liaising with key stakeholders as necessary, to ensure that lessons learnt are acted upon and that the risk of reoccurrences are minimised. Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental staff training programmes, to raise staff awareness of their responsibilities in respect of Health and Safety, Fire and Environmental practice. Monitor the environment on a daily basis, ensuring that appropriate health, safety, fire and environmental procedures are appropriate and consistently applied. Collate and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders to ensure best practice and to enable informed decisions to be taken. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure best practice and effective co-ordination and co-operation on Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental issues. Consult with environmental regulators, customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with the environmental policy. Support and guide the establishment in achievement of a recognised H & S and environmental accreditation. Provide support to the CDS HSE Manager as required Provide management reports on HSE performance. Carry out any other activity that is reasonably required by Senior Management The Ideal Candidate: Essential Skills Some experience in a similar H & S role NEBOSH H&S Certificate or working towards NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or working towards Holding or working towards a recognised environmental qualification Desirable Skills Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Experience of monitoring service delivery and meeting short term objectives Detailed knowledge of communication tools and techniques Detailed knowledge of HSE legislation Detailed knowledge of Fire legislation Training qualification/experience of delivering training Membership of IOSH Membership of IEMA Qualified Fire Risk Assessor Member of Recognised Fire Safety Body If you join us, you can be sure that you'll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role. .
Come and join us in White Cliffs Country on the glorious Kent Coast. This is your opportunity to work within a seaside location bursting with heritage, with several towns and villages within easy reach of the coast and excellent transportation links to London and across the continent via High-Speed trains or Cross Channel ferries. It's an exciting time to be joining Dover District Council as we expand our Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) service now the UK has left the European Union. The work of the DPHA is vital to the smooth running of the border at Dover, and to the protection of food safety and public and animal health in the UK. We ensure the smooth flow of safe food through Europe's busiest ferry port - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - and onto the shelves of shops and supermarkets across the country. And you could play a key role in helping us to continue to shape this expanded operation! Initially these roles will work 37 hours a week until the shift pattern and associated shift allowance commence prior to the BCP becoming operational, which is currently expected to be in July 2022. There is scope for part-time candidates to be considered. We are looking for Official Fish Inspector Port Health Officers who will undertake a range of statutory duties alongside a veterinarian and Senior Port Health Officer to safeguard public health including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin, in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. You may also be required to monitor health conditions on board vessels at Dover port, to prevent the spread of disease and issue statutory ship sanitation certificates under Public Ships Health Regulations. Using your previous experience from a similar environment you will be responsible for drafting and issuing enforcement notices, warning letters and gathering evidence for potential legal proceedings. You will have excellent communication skills and will work with several outside organisations to assist and advise authorities in surveillance and mandatory sampling initiatives of food. More locally you will instruct, oversee, train and monitor technical and support staff in the execution of all relevant Port Health duties, notably import controls including sampling to ensure that regulatory action is consistent and appropriate. MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health is essential Due to the nature of these roles an enhanced DBS check may be required. We offer a great work-life balance shift pattern where you will be working 6 duties on (3 days and 3 nights) followed by 6 rest days on a rolling basis. In addition to a competitive base salary other benefits include: - Shift allowance of up to 14% - Relocation assistance - Private Healthcare and Employee Assistance Program, - Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension. - Generous annual leave provision - Discounts including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre - Discounts including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre - Cycle2Work scheme offering at least 32% off a brand-new bike and accessories. £35,276 to £41,154 Per annum FTE Up to 14% shift allowance The earliest start date for this role is January 4th 2022, with staggered start dates expected for successful candidates up until April 2022. If you can start within this period (even if closer to April) please do apply, your application will be just as likely of success.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Come and join us in White Cliffs Country on the glorious Kent Coast. This is your opportunity to work within a seaside location bursting with heritage, with several towns and villages within easy reach of the coast and excellent transportation links to London and across the continent via High-Speed trains or Cross Channel ferries. It's an exciting time to be joining Dover District Council as we expand our Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) service now the UK has left the European Union. The work of the DPHA is vital to the smooth running of the border at Dover, and to the protection of food safety and public and animal health in the UK. We ensure the smooth flow of safe food through Europe's busiest ferry port - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - and onto the shelves of shops and supermarkets across the country. And you could play a key role in helping us to continue to shape this expanded operation! Initially these roles will work 37 hours a week until the shift pattern and associated shift allowance commence prior to the BCP becoming operational, which is currently expected to be in July 2022. There is scope for part-time candidates to be considered. We are looking for Official Fish Inspector Port Health Officers who will undertake a range of statutory duties alongside a veterinarian and Senior Port Health Officer to safeguard public health including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin, in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. You may also be required to monitor health conditions on board vessels at Dover port, to prevent the spread of disease and issue statutory ship sanitation certificates under Public Ships Health Regulations. Using your previous experience from a similar environment you will be responsible for drafting and issuing enforcement notices, warning letters and gathering evidence for potential legal proceedings. You will have excellent communication skills and will work with several outside organisations to assist and advise authorities in surveillance and mandatory sampling initiatives of food. More locally you will instruct, oversee, train and monitor technical and support staff in the execution of all relevant Port Health duties, notably import controls including sampling to ensure that regulatory action is consistent and appropriate. MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health is essential Due to the nature of these roles an enhanced DBS check may be required. We offer a great work-life balance shift pattern where you will be working 6 duties on (3 days and 3 nights) followed by 6 rest days on a rolling basis. In addition to a competitive base salary other benefits include: - Shift allowance of up to 14% - Relocation assistance - Private Healthcare and Employee Assistance Program, - Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension. - Generous annual leave provision - Discounts including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre - Discounts including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre - Cycle2Work scheme offering at least 32% off a brand-new bike and accessories. £35,276 to £41,154 Per annum FTE Up to 14% shift allowance The earliest start date for this role is January 4th 2022, with staggered start dates expected for successful candidates up until April 2022. If you can start within this period (even if closer to April) please do apply, your application will be just as likely of success.