BD Group

As part of our digital transformation strategy, we're seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our growing IT team to help revolutionise our technological capabilities across our Facilities Management group. Key Responsibilities: Work as a key member of our digital transformation team which includes: Service Architecture, Business consulting, operational, and systems architects. Design and implement automated workflows using appropriate tools (such as (url removed) or Power Automate) Integrate applications across our diverse service portfolio Co-develop automation solutions for housing maintenance, school services, and operational processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities Support our AI and digital transformation initiatives Develop robust, scalable automation architectures Implement efficient automated solutions to streamlined operations. Engage with and train staff on automation systems and procedures. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in automation. Maintain, review, and update automation equipment and systems. Requirements: Expert-level experience with (url removed) or Power Automate Proven track record of implementing complex workflow automations Strong understanding of API integrations Experience in public sector or facilities management preferred Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Technical Skills: Advanced workflow design API integration Data transformation Process optimisation System integration Working arrangements: Location: Dagenham Office based (with some flexibility for hybrid working) Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 DOE Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform! Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Paid Holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Great offices & local amenities including our on-site Caf (with discounts via our app) Access to independent mortgage advisory service Free parking at our head office - The Cube Free on-site parking Career development and training A great team! Why Join BD Group? Innovative technology environment Meaningful social impact Opportunity to transform public services Competitive compensation Professional development Cutting-edge digital transformation projects About us: BD Group is a dynamic Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) subsidiary of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide critical infrastructure services including: Repair and maintenance for 18,000 social houses Capital works programmes Cleaning and catering for 42 schools 24/7 emergency repair services Facilities management Environmental services Our mission combines private sector efficiency with a genuine public service ethos, reinvesting all profits back into our community. To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. REF-(Apply online only)

Kitchen Assistant We are currently looking for an engaged and dedicated Food Service Assistant to help with cleaning and catering. As a Food Service Assistant (FSA) you will be helping to prepare and serve meals to children and staff in school lunch-time environment. This part time and term time only Kitchen Assistant will be working 12-2pm on a daily basis within term time and can be ideal for those wishing to fit work around school drop-off/pick-up or other responsibilities. About Us: BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Duties: Collect and wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment used during meal preparation. Operate dishwashing machines and ensure they are properly loaded and unloaded. Hand-wash larger pans and delicate items as needed. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area. Assist with food preparation tasks as and when needed. Dispose of waste and maintain waste areas. Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Use knowledge of food hygiene and allergens to ensure cross-contamination is avoided. Qualifications & Experience: You should have a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this), an ability to grasp and apply Health and safety procedures, knowledge of food allergens and cross contamination principles. Other food industry qualifications and experience would be an advantage. You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service. You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others. A good grasp of the English language is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Working Arrangements: Part-time, Permanent (10 hours per week) Monday to Friday. Location: Wembley 12.21 per hour Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform! Group Life Assurance Competitive Salaries Pension Scheme Paid Holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Career development and training A GREAT TEAM! To Apply: If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date. REF-(Apply online only)

We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a small team in a school (HA0 3NT) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration and associated routine operational duties to ensure the smooth delivery of hot and cold meals and snacks to students and staff daily. Duties: You will prepare and deliver high-quality food services in the school environment; this includes the planning, preparation, presentation and service of food according to approved menus, recipes and methods for a variety of meal occasions (which may include breakfasts, sandwiches/baguettes, items for vending/dispensing machines, desserts and snacks) in addition to main lunch service. Main duties include: Prepare and serve a variety of high quality meals daily, use your creative skills to plan and provide menus that meet nutritional guidelines. Coordinating kitchen operations and manage workflow to meet service standards and time frames. Supervise food serve duties, ensuring that food is properly portioned and accounted for. Ensure compliance with dietary and allergy requirements and ensure staff are able to provide information relating to menu items and ingredients, and advise all service users on allergens. Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory to ensure the kitchen is adequately supplied. Ensure safe and proper handling and storage of stock, and regularly conduct controls and checks (e.g., temperature checks, take food samples), Accurately complete all required operational and kitchen administration (such as completion of staff timesheets, absence information, risk assessments, maintain accurate records of food safety and hygiene practices, counting and banking of cash). Handle any emergencies and unexpected issues that may arise in the kitchen by staying calm under pressure, making quick decisions, and implementing contingency plans to maintain smooth operations. Promote and implement activities that aim to enhance the popularity of the service to students, parents and the wider school community. Supervise and train staff Qualifications & Experience: A qualification (such as City & Guilds or NVQ) in Hospitality & Catering /Food Safety/Food Preparation & Service, highly desirable. Minimum of Food Hygiene Level 3. Proven track record of working as a chef manager or cook supervisor level. Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and quality control. Experience in conducting regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and organisation. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. A team player with good leadership skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills. A genuine passion for cooking and the culinary arts, with a strong desire to create exceptional dishes. Working Arrangements: Working pattern: TERM TIME ONLY - Monday to Friday (mornings through to afternoons), 35 hours per week. Location: Sites include HA0 3NT / NW10 - North Brent / Wembley area Enhanced DBS required for this role. About Us: We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform! Group Life Assurance Competitive Salaries Pension Scheme Paid Holidays from 21 days Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Career development and training A GREAT TEAM! To Apply: If your skills and experience match and are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible as we will review applications on a rolling basis. REF-(Apply online only)

We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a team in a school (based in the Dagenham area) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration and associated routine operational duties to ensure the smooth delivery of hot and cold meals and snacks to students and staff daily. Duties: You will prepare and deliver a high-quality food service in the school environment; this includes the planning, preparation, presentation and service of food according to approved menus, recipes and methods for a variety of meal occasions (which may include breakfasts, sandwiches/baguettes, items for vending/dispensing machines, desserts and snacks) in addition to main lunch service. Main duties include: Prepare and serve a variety of high quality meals daily, use your creative skills to plan and provide menus that meet nutritional guidelines. Coordinating kitchen operations and manage workflow to meet service standards and time frames. Supervise food serve duties, ensuring that food is properly portioned and accounted for. Ensure compliance with dietary and allergy requirements and ensure staff are able to provide information relating to menu items and ingredients, and advise all service users on allergens. Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory to ensure the kitchen is adequately supplied. Ensure safe and proper handling and storage of stock, and regularly conduct controls and checks (e.g., temperature checks, take food samples), Accurately complete all required operational and kitchen administration (such as completion of staff timesheets, absence information, risk assessments, maintain accurate records of food safety and hygiene practices, counting and banking of cash). Handle any emergencies and unexpected issues that may arise in the kitchen by staying calm under pressure, making quick decisions, and implementing contingency plans to maintain smooth operations. Promote and implement activities that aim to enhance the popularity of the service to students, parents and the wider school community. Supervise and train staff Qualifications & Experience: A qualification (such as City & Guilds or NVQ) in Hospitality & Catering /Food Safety/Food Preparation & Service, highly desirable. Minimum of Food Hygiene Level 3. Proven track record of working as a chef manager or cook supervisor level. Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and quality control. Experience in conducting regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and organisation. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. A team player with good leadership skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills. A genuine passion for cooking and the culinary arts, with a strong desire to create exceptional dishes. Working Arrangements: Working pattern: TERM TIME ONLY - Monday to Friday (mornings through to afternoons), 35 hours per week. Location: Dagenham Enhanced DBS required for this role. 15.50 per hour starting salary About Us: We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform! Group Life Assurance Competitive Salaries Pension Scheme Paid Holidays from 21 days Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Career development and training A GREAT TEAM! To Apply: If your skills and experience match and are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible as we will review applications on a rolling basis. REF-(Apply online only)

We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a small team in a school (HA0 3NT) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration and associat click apply for full job details

We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a team in a school (based in the Dagenham area) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration click apply for full job details

We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our amazing catering division to lead a team in a school (based in the Dagenham area) to deliver a well-run, large-scale catering operation producing and serving meals. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the team and undertaking a range of duties including food ordering, preparation, service, food storage, administration click apply for full job details