Thomson Environmental Consultants
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team s financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company s vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company s standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual s unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, nothing is too much trouble culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You ll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson. 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Dec 05, 2025
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team s financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company s vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company s standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual s unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, nothing is too much trouble culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You ll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson. 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Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We're looking for a Delivery Manager (Environmental). Based at our Capenhurst Site, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts providing an exemplar chemistry analytical service to the Capenhurst site and the wider Urenco Group. The Delivery Manager also plays a role in setting on-going Chemistry Services strategy to ensure all customer expectations are met. At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you'll do: • Lead a team of Senior Analyst(s) and Analysts to ensure that an exemplar production analysis service is provided to UUK and UCP • Works with other senior members of the department to identify future services with responsibility and accountability for implementation alongside ensuring a culture of continuous improvement to introduce new analytical methods and improved working practices. • Through informal and formal means effectively communicates with customers to ensure that they receive a high quality and proactive production analysis service. • Review and approve results prior to reporting to the customer. • Carries out reviews working methods, processes and practices to ensure all work is carried out safely. • Carry out quality and method audits to programme and takes responsibility for the implementation of any remedial actions ensuring such actions are communicated to the team in order to maintain an efficient service across the department. • Responsible and accountable for radiological surveys and routine radiological monitoring • Act on behalf of the CS Manger in their absence What do you need to thrive in this role? • Extensive experience of working in a busy analytical chemistry laboratory or other laboratory environment • Experience of introducing and following procedures and practices within a working laboratory where the work requires high level of attention to detail. • Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with significant focus on health and safety • Effective leadership skills with the ability to set objectives, monitor completion and manage individual and collective performance whilst maintaining high levels of engagement within a team • Ability to work on own initiative and programme own work. • Ability to establish rapport with customers in order to understand their requirements and provide solutions that meet or exceed their needs. • Able to identify opportunities to improve the services of the department including ensuring such opportunities are realised and the benefits delivered. • Understanding of criticality control requirements and the handling of chemicals (COSHH) • Ideally you will have experience working in an accredited lab with knowledge of ISO17025, GLP, GMP or GxP. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: • Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. • A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through. • A generous bonus scheme. • A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution. • Single private medical and dental cover. • Flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. • Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We're looking for a Delivery Manager (Environmental). Based at our Capenhurst Site, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts providing an exemplar chemistry analytical service to the Capenhurst site and the wider Urenco Group. The Delivery Manager also plays a role in setting on-going Chemistry Services strategy to ensure all customer expectations are met. At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you'll do: • Lead a team of Senior Analyst(s) and Analysts to ensure that an exemplar production analysis service is provided to UUK and UCP • Works with other senior members of the department to identify future services with responsibility and accountability for implementation alongside ensuring a culture of continuous improvement to introduce new analytical methods and improved working practices. • Through informal and formal means effectively communicates with customers to ensure that they receive a high quality and proactive production analysis service. • Review and approve results prior to reporting to the customer. • Carries out reviews working methods, processes and practices to ensure all work is carried out safely. • Carry out quality and method audits to programme and takes responsibility for the implementation of any remedial actions ensuring such actions are communicated to the team in order to maintain an efficient service across the department. • Responsible and accountable for radiological surveys and routine radiological monitoring • Act on behalf of the CS Manger in their absence What do you need to thrive in this role? • Extensive experience of working in a busy analytical chemistry laboratory or other laboratory environment • Experience of introducing and following procedures and practices within a working laboratory where the work requires high level of attention to detail. • Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with significant focus on health and safety • Effective leadership skills with the ability to set objectives, monitor completion and manage individual and collective performance whilst maintaining high levels of engagement within a team • Ability to work on own initiative and programme own work. • Ability to establish rapport with customers in order to understand their requirements and provide solutions that meet or exceed their needs. • Able to identify opportunities to improve the services of the department including ensuring such opportunities are realised and the benefits delivered. • Understanding of criticality control requirements and the handling of chemicals (COSHH) • Ideally you will have experience working in an accredited lab with knowledge of ISO17025, GLP, GMP or GxP. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: • Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. • A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through. • A generous bonus scheme. • A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution. • Single private medical and dental cover. • Flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. • Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future. JBRP1_UKTJ
Product Owner - ELN/LIMS Interfacing Location: Slough The Product Owner will lead the development and continuous improvement of LIMS/ELN solutions supporting laboratory workflows, sample tracking, scientific data integrity. This role partners with laboratory teams, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-friendly lab information management capabilities focusing on integrating laboratory equipment with a LIMS / ELN solution. What you will get An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits depending on role and location Explore our global benefits at . What you will do Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for LIMS/ELN integration Manage connections between LIMS/ELN, CDS, and instrument interfaces Gather requirements from scientists and lab managers, translating them into user stories Lead digitalization efforts to modernize lab environments Ensure workflows support sample management, reagent tracking, and data integrity Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement What we are looking for Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, or related field Experience in product ownership or business analysis Hands-on experience with ELN/LIMS platforms (e.g., IDBS, Benchling, ThermoFisher SampleManager, LabVantage) Knowledge of APIs and scientific instrument connectivity Familiarity with laboratory workflows in biopharma or biomanufacturing Understanding of data integrity, FAIR principles, and laboratory digitalization About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values-Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity-reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Product Owner - ELN/LIMS Interfacing Location: Slough The Product Owner will lead the development and continuous improvement of LIMS/ELN solutions supporting laboratory workflows, sample tracking, scientific data integrity. This role partners with laboratory teams, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-friendly lab information management capabilities focusing on integrating laboratory equipment with a LIMS / ELN solution. What you will get An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits depending on role and location Explore our global benefits at . What you will do Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for LIMS/ELN integration Manage connections between LIMS/ELN, CDS, and instrument interfaces Gather requirements from scientists and lab managers, translating them into user stories Lead digitalization efforts to modernize lab environments Ensure workflows support sample management, reagent tracking, and data integrity Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement What we are looking for Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, or related field Experience in product ownership or business analysis Hands-on experience with ELN/LIMS platforms (e.g., IDBS, Benchling, ThermoFisher SampleManager, LabVantage) Knowledge of APIs and scientific instrument connectivity Familiarity with laboratory workflows in biopharma or biomanufacturing Understanding of data integrity, FAIR principles, and laboratory digitalization About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values-Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity-reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide. We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group. Position: Quality Assurance - Technical Department Based in: ABP - Yetminster Hours: 45 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.00pm, dependant on production finish times. This includes 2 x 30 minute unpaid breaks. Reporting to: Site Technical Manager Benefits: Competitive Salary (On application) Free Parking on Site Subsidised staff canteen on site, offering both hot meals and snacks Prayer room on site Monday - Friday working Group Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance scheme Discounted Gym Membership Cycle to Work scheme Mobile phone discount Car leasing discount scheme Computer discount scheme Training and Development Pension scheme The Role involves: Completion of Quality, Legal & HACCP checks at the specified intervals ensuring that all procedures are followed consistently Recording of checks in a timely manner and reporting of non-conformances through the correct channel to ensure prompt action as required Inform Senior QA and Technical on Food Safety & Quality issues Collect samples for panels and micro testing as and when required and send to laboratory for testing Communicate to line management any deviation from Quality Standards as defined by the Company or its customers Carry out hygiene assessments, GMP & Fabrication audits at specified intervals and track close out to issues raised Ensure finished product is controlled as per the company procedures and visual standards are used to compare product quality, all out of specification product is highlighted to production and your line manager Role definition: This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop and progress to a management role, as the skills you will learn will enable you to move up the career ladder to a role in Technical Management, with opportunities not just at site level but also within the ABP Group. As you progress you will be able to explore opportunities across the site and have the opportunity to continue your career progression through our Stepping Stones programme. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK. The successful candidate would be monitoring the quality and specification of our premium quality lamb products before packing. You will be working as part of a team to support production in ensuring the required food safety standards by carrying out checks like temperature and metal detection. The role will involve recording data accurately and reporting non-conformances to the Technical Management as well as any food safety and quality issues. You will play an active role during our customer audits. Skills: Able to work under own initiative Be a team player The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English You will need to be self-motivated with a positive outlook Previous experience within a similar role and having a working knowledge within the meat industry would be beneficial You will require an understanding of animal welfare
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide. We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group. Position: Quality Assurance - Technical Department Based in: ABP - Yetminster Hours: 45 hours per week Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.00pm, dependant on production finish times. This includes 2 x 30 minute unpaid breaks. Reporting to: Site Technical Manager Benefits: Competitive Salary (On application) Free Parking on Site Subsidised staff canteen on site, offering both hot meals and snacks Prayer room on site Monday - Friday working Group Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance scheme Discounted Gym Membership Cycle to Work scheme Mobile phone discount Car leasing discount scheme Computer discount scheme Training and Development Pension scheme The Role involves: Completion of Quality, Legal & HACCP checks at the specified intervals ensuring that all procedures are followed consistently Recording of checks in a timely manner and reporting of non-conformances through the correct channel to ensure prompt action as required Inform Senior QA and Technical on Food Safety & Quality issues Collect samples for panels and micro testing as and when required and send to laboratory for testing Communicate to line management any deviation from Quality Standards as defined by the Company or its customers Carry out hygiene assessments, GMP & Fabrication audits at specified intervals and track close out to issues raised Ensure finished product is controlled as per the company procedures and visual standards are used to compare product quality, all out of specification product is highlighted to production and your line manager Role definition: This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop and progress to a management role, as the skills you will learn will enable you to move up the career ladder to a role in Technical Management, with opportunities not just at site level but also within the ABP Group. As you progress you will be able to explore opportunities across the site and have the opportunity to continue your career progression through our Stepping Stones programme. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK. The successful candidate would be monitoring the quality and specification of our premium quality lamb products before packing. You will be working as part of a team to support production in ensuring the required food safety standards by carrying out checks like temperature and metal detection. The role will involve recording data accurately and reporting non-conformances to the Technical Management as well as any food safety and quality issues. You will play an active role during our customer audits. Skills: Able to work under own initiative Be a team player The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail. The candidate will follow instructions including those relating to personal health and safety and the wearing of PPE Can do attitude with good communication skills and a basic understanding of verbal and written English You will need to be self-motivated with a positive outlook Previous experience within a similar role and having a working knowledge within the meat industry would be beneficial You will require an understanding of animal welfare
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, who are actively seeking to engage a Laboratory Manager to join the company on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Managing a team and all activities related to laboratory testing. Including taking action on non-conforming results of microbiological or chemical analysis. Performing laboratory tests as required, calibrate and maintain lab equipment. Taking action following customer audits and complaints. Keeping the laboratory organised and in compliance with internal and external LAB CRED accreditation. Monitor and manage laboratory KPI Line management for laboratory team - completion of appraisals and further developing a department training matrix What you will need to succeed: The successful candidate will have experience of working in a FMCG Production / Manufacturing environment. Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach. Management or supervision of a small / medium team is necessary. Experience in analytical and microbiological laboratory experience. Experience of Laboratory Management Systems accreditation What you will receive in return: Monday to Friday 08.30AM to 17.30Pm (100% site-based role) £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Company pension 6% employer contribution 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Company sick pay 4 x Death in Service Free eye test and £90 contribution to glasses. Long service recognition What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on Direct line or email Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. PRMSTH JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, who are actively seeking to engage a Laboratory Manager to join the company on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Managing a team and all activities related to laboratory testing. Including taking action on non-conforming results of microbiological or chemical analysis. Performing laboratory tests as required, calibrate and maintain lab equipment. Taking action following customer audits and complaints. Keeping the laboratory organised and in compliance with internal and external LAB CRED accreditation. Monitor and manage laboratory KPI Line management for laboratory team - completion of appraisals and further developing a department training matrix What you will need to succeed: The successful candidate will have experience of working in a FMCG Production / Manufacturing environment. Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach. Management or supervision of a small / medium team is necessary. Experience in analytical and microbiological laboratory experience. Experience of Laboratory Management Systems accreditation What you will receive in return: Monday to Friday 08.30AM to 17.30Pm (100% site-based role) £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Company pension 6% employer contribution 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Company sick pay 4 x Death in Service Free eye test and £90 contribution to glasses. Long service recognition What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on Direct line or email Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. PRMSTH JBRP1_UKTJ
Thomson Environmental Consultants
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team's financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company's vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company's standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual's unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, 'nothing is too much trouble' culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You'll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job title: Senior Ecological Consultant Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Company Description Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We have an exciting Senior Ecological Consultant position based in our Cardiff office. As a Senior Ecological Consultant, you will play a key role in driving your team's financial success by preparing compelling tenders, efficiently managing projects, and fostering strong relationships with clients. Your contributions will also support the company's vision and values by delivering high-quality technical work within specified timelines and consistently upholding the company's standards of excellence. Some of the duties include: Senior Ecological Consultants (SECs) often serve as line managers, overseeing and guiding a small team of Ecological Consultants and Assistant Ecologists. Some SECs may also take on roles as technical leads. Lead and manage large, complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. Handle technically challenging tasks, including EPSL applications, EcIA chapters, and habitat regulation assessments. Deliver high-quality reports and outputs for clients, consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and budget constraints. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring continued trust and satisfaction. Document relevant professional experience and leverage it to advance toward obtaining protected species licenses. Take ownership for the quality of survey work by providing leadership and direction to the field team. Ensure clear and effective communication by keeping project managers and team leads informed of all critical project developments. Maintain active membership with CIEEM. Salary: from £34,000 per annum, dependent on skillset. Requirements To be considered you will be an experienced Ecologist with an ecological or related subject degree. You will be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques with advanced field skills in one or more specialist areas as well as holding protected species licences. You will also hold a clean, valid UK driving licence and have your own car / access to a car which will be insured for business use. We would be especially interested in hearing from applicants with ornithological skills, botany skills or a bat mitigation licence. However, none of these are essential. All applicants must be based in the UK with the Right to Work in the UK. Other information Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual's unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, 'nothing is too much trouble' culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You'll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
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
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
