Eco2 Management Services Ltd Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Eco2 Management Services Ltd (EMSL) is looking for an individual to join our Fuel team at the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant. This key role is responsible for securing a reliable, cost-effective supply of straw and other agricultural materials to support plant performance. We are interested in hearing from a range of candidates - from experienced fuel or supply chain professionals through to those with a strong agricultural background and good administration skills who are ready to grow into the role with support and training. Why Work with Us? You feel aligned with our Company Values: Trust: We trust each other and earn the trust of our clients. We are a safe pair of hands. Teamwork: We are there for one another and we work in partnership with our clients. Responsibility: We take ownership of tasks and challenges to find the right timely solution. Quality: We embrace robust systems and procedures to ensure a high quality, consistent service. Creativity: We adopt a developer's zeal, always seeking creative solutions that add value. We believe in creating a flexible and supportive work environment. This role is primarily based at Sleaford with some flexibility for remote working and regular site visits to suppliers and strategic storage locations across the local farming area. The salary range for this role is £25-35k per annum (full time), depending on skills and experience. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the benefits package includes company pension, life insurance, private healthcare and dental, access to our health and wellbeing app, eye care and a contribution to your gym membership. Role and Responsibilities: As a member of our Fuel Team, you will be responsible for sourcing, procuring and managing the fuel supply for the Sleaford plant, ensuring a seamless, year-round fuel supply that meets both quality and cost requirements. The exact level of responsibility will reflect your experience, but core activities include: Sourcing and negotiating with fuel suppliers to secure advantageous terms and consistent fuel quality. Building and maintaining long-term relationships with local suppliers and the plant's operations team. Contributing to the delivery of the Annual Fuel Plan. Planning and managing delivery schedules and maintaining accurate records in the Fuel Tracker system. Regularly visiting supplier sites and strategic storage locations to monitor stock levels and quality. Preparing regular reports on fuel status and future plans, and supporting ad hoc reporting as needed. For more experienced candidates, you will quickly take ownership for procurement, planning and contract management. For developing candidates, training and support will be provided to build you up to this level over time. Who You Are We're open to applications from two broad profiles: experienced fuel / supply chain professionals and people with strong agricultural experience looking for a development opportunity. 1. Experienced fuel / supply chain professional You will: Have experience working within an agricultural or rural environment. Bring proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within agriculture, renewable energy or a related field. Be confident negotiating and managing long-term supplier relationships. Be comfortable using stock or inventory management systems (or similar tools). 2. Agricultural candidate looking for a development opportunity You will: Have hands-on agricultural experience (e.g. farming, straw or forage supply, grain storage, contracting or similar). Be confident with administration, planning and spreadsheets. Be keen to build skills in procurement, contract management and supply chain, with training and support. For all candidates, you will: Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and able to adapt to changing requirements. Be a confident user of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint. Communicate well and build effective working relationships across different teams. Have some experience or appreciation of working in a safety-first environment. Have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to local supplier and storage locations as required. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.

Dec 05, 2025

Full time

Laboratory Technician

Donkey Sanctuary Exeter, Devon

Laboratory Technician We now have an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional team player to join the Research and Operational Support team as Laboratory Technician. Position: Laboratory Technician Location: Brookfield Farm, near Honiton, East Devon (an area of outstanding natural beauty) Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday Salary: £29,076 pro rata Contract: Fixed term role starting as soon as possible until 1 January 2027 Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 About the Role Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will provide in-house clinical and pathological laboratory services, interpret results and communicate relevant findings to the clinical veterinary teams and other relevant teams or personnel. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out routine haematology, biochemistry and endocrinology on blood samples submitted by the veterinary teams and promptly highlighting abnormal results. Carrying out routine faecal parasitology on faecal samples submitted to the laboratory for intestinal parasites, liver fluke and lungworm. Monitoring the worm burden of charity donkeys by regular testing of a representative sample as determined by the Research Department. Processing blood and faecal samples from rehomed donkeys, private donkeys, holding bases and Ireland as part of an advisory service. Performing PCR tests on a variety of bodily fluid and tissue samples submitted for donkeys and mules with suspected infections and reporting the results to the case Veterinary Surgeon. Providing laboratory-based support to research and veterinary team projects. Supporting the Laboratory Manager in the training of new staff and the teaching of students and visitors. About You You will have: Previous biological laboratory experience. Knowledge and practical experience of laboratory principles. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a biological or animal science. Competent IT Skills. Knowledge of equine parasitology and experience in using PCR (desirable). Self-motivated with a flexible attitude. Committed to making a difference for donkeys and the people that rely on them. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Lab, Laboratory, Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Animal Lab, Animal Laboratory, Animal Lab Technician, Animal Laboratory Technician, Animal Lab Assistant, Animal Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Lab Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Pathological Lab Technician, Pathological Laboratory Technician PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Nov 03, 2025

Contractor

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