Bucks and Berks Recruitment

Our client, a local school, is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of a busy school site near Iver. This is a varied and hands-on role that would suit someone with strong facilities, premises or site management experience who takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well-presented environments. Working closely with the school leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the premises while maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance. The role is 37 hours per week. Driving licence is essential. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and security of the school site and grounds. Ensure all buildings, facilities and outdoor areas are safe, clean, secure and well maintained. Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities. Monitor and manage health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks. Manage contractors and oversee works carried out on site. Line manage the Assistant Site Officer and coordinate with the cleaning contractor supervisor to maintain high standards across the site. Support the preparation and setup for school events, activities and lettings. Assist with site security, including opening and closing procedures where required. Drive and maintain the school minibus as required, subject to the appropriate licence and necessary checks. Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, compliance and health and safety. About You Previous experience in a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Caretaker, Premises Manager or similar role. Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance requirements. Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance schedules. Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Experience supervising staff or contractors. Strong communication and organisational skills. Flexible approach and willingness to support occasional out-of-hours activities and events. Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Our client, a large private estate near Marlow, is looking for a skilled Gardener to join their team. The successful individual will be adept at both hands-on tasks and also managing external contractors alongside the Senior Gardener to maintain and enhance the estate. This is a permanent full time role, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. The salary is £30k - £40k depending on skills and experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience to develop their career. We would be looking for someone who preferably has some knowledge of upkeep of vegetable growing and cutting gardens. Responsibilities: Maintain and nurture the produce garden and orchard, ensuring healthy growth of vegetables and fruits Maintain and nurture the cutting garden ensuring healthy growth of all flowers and vegetation. Maintain lawns and gardens using mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment. Manage and carry out tasks relating to soil health, including mulching, composting, and fertilization. Share responsibility for the upkeep of all Estate landscape areas including mature woodlands, lawns, fields, pond, and a developing wildflower meadow. Perform seasonal garden tasks such as pruning, trimming, and leaf clean-up. Maintain paths, driveways, and other hard landscaping to ensure safety and aesthetic appeal. Qualifications: Proven groundskeeping experience, ideally in a large estate or public park. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Farming skills, good understanding for the landscapes/ecology Strong horticultural and landscape maintenance knowledge. Proficiency in operating landscaping machinery and hand tools. Horticulture or landscape management qualifications are advantageous Excellent communication skills and task management for effective teamwork and contractor liaison Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Offer dependent upon receipt of a clean Enhanced DBS Check (to be organised by employer). Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Our client based in High Wycombe requires a temporary finance assistant to join their small and busy team. The role is part time (hours are flexible) and 100% office based. Plenty of parking available. They are looking for someone to start asap. Key duties include General accounts assistant duties Reconciliations Accounts payable Processing payments Managing payments You must have transactional accounting experience to be successful in this position. The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment: A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role. Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday! As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13 consecutive week worked! Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate. A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work. Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region. Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you. Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.