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Plant Fitter - HGV Bridgend Up to £20 per hour (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Fitter / Mechanic to join a busy workshop team. This role is primarily focused on the maintenance and repair of a modern fleet of heavy goods vehicles and associated plant machinery This position is ideal for a skilled mechanic who takes pride in delivering high quality click apply for full job details

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician - Plant & Fleet Maintenance Location: Bridgend Salary: Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience A privately owned Environmental Services business supporting a range of industries is seeking an experienced HGV / Plant Fitter / Mechanic to join its busy workshop team near Bridgend click apply for full job details

Registered Care Manager Colwyn Bay £36000 - £39000 PA dependent on experience Plus, excellent bonuses and benefits The Company Work Wales are working with Home Instead Conwy and Denbighshire to place a Registered Care Manager at their Colwyn Bay offices click apply for full job details

Junior Buyer/ Assistant Buyer Cardiff To 28k depending on experience Are you looking to take the next step in your career within procurement and purchasing? Our client is looking for a motivated and organised Junior Buyer to join their Cardiff based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some experience in purchasing, procurement, stock management or working with suppliers who is keen to broaden their knowledge and progress within the profession. Working closely with experienced Buyers, you will receive ongoing guidance and support while gaining valuable hands on experience across a range of procurement activities. The Role Create, process and monitor purchase orders Communicate with suppliers to track deliveries and resolve any issues Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment planning Support supplier discussions, negotiations and cost-reduction projects Keep purchasing and supplier information up to date within the ERP system Produce reports and maintain accurate procurement records Develop effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams About You Some previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, stock control or a supplier facing environment Excellent communication and organisational abilities Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness Comfortable managing competing tasks and working with a degree of autonomy Good working knowledge of Excel would be beneficial Enthusiastic about developing a long-term career in procurement An interest in studying towards CIPS qualifications would be advantageous In Return This role provides the opportunity to build practical procurement experience within an established and supportive team. You will gain exposure to supplier management, sourcing, negotiations and purchasing, while receiving the training and mentoring needed to develop your skills and progress your career.

Purchasing Manager Cardiff £negotiable depending on Experience We are working with a long standing client who is looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their established team to coordinate procurement and supply chain for a Cardiff based SME This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers and ensuring materials are available to support manufacturing, while maintaining appropriate stock levels and achieving strong commercial results. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop existing supplier relationships and source new suppliers. Negotiate pricing, quality, delivery terms and contracts. Develop supply chain resilience and minimise single-source dependency where appropriate. Ensure materials are available on time to meet manufacturing requirements. Manage purchasing budgets, stock levels and purchasing forecasts. Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality and contractual issues. Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing and stock records. Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity. Ensure procurement activity complies with company policies and financial governance requirements. Lead, support and develop purchasing/procurement team members. Work closely with manufacturing, finance, projects and other internal stakeholders. Contribute to procurement strategy, specifications, tenders and project teams. About You The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing or technically focused environment. You will be: Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills. Experienced in supplier and contract management. Confident managing stock, forecasting and material availability. A strong relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change. An experienced people manager, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business in a role where you can make a genuine impact on cost, supply continuity, supplier performance and operational efficiency.