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Legal Secretary - Private

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Trowbridge who are actively looking to recruit for a Private Secretary to join a friendly team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Working in a small and busy office, you will be providing support to the team, duties to include the following. Typing letter and amending documents. Booking in client's appointments into the diary. Photocopying, filing and general office duties. To assist with reception cover when required. What you will need to succeed: Fast, accurate typing skills. Excellent attention to detail. Good IT skills What you will receive in return: Competitive DOE Full time 100% office-based role. Monday to Friday - 09.00Am to 17.00PM 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 01225 632666 or email sarah.elliott @thrivegroup.co.uk 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. INDTRO

Commercial

Trowbridge

DOE

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Adminstrator

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our professional services client in Trowbridge, who are looking to recruit an Administrator to join their friendly team. What you will be doing: Reporting to the Office Manager you will provide HR Administration support. What you will need to succeed: Experience of working in an administrative support role within an office environment. Great attention to detail Competent IT Skills on MS Office. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Good telephone manner and front facing skills. What you will receive in return: Salary: Negotiable (DOE) Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday - 1 hour for lunch Holiday: 28 days in addition to public holidays 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 01225 632666 or email sarah.elliott @thrivegroup.co.uk 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. INDTRO

Commercial

Trowbridge

DOE

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7.5 Tonne Delivery and Collections Driver

Thrive Group are recruiting for a 7.5t Delivery Driver to work in Shrewsbury. This is an ongoing position meaning there will be Monday to Friday and optional Saturdays available through agency. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 07:30 starts until finish can be around 8 to 12 hours per day, usual finish time is 18:00/18:30. £13.83 Weekly pay Overtime working Saturdays is optional You do not need a vehicle for this position the van is provided for work purposes only and will stay on site there is a staff car park for your vehicle, there is no charge to you for using the vehicle or petrol. This position is not self employed it is PAYE Delivery experience is essential CPC and Tacho must be in date You must have driven a 7.5t continuously in the last year Duties include: Use site PDA scanner systems - training provided Help assisting loading and unloading your vehicle Heavy lifting up to 30KG Delivering and collecting around 20 stops per day Ability to use a sat nav to locate parcel destination Ensure load is delivered safely Requirements: Over 21 due to insurance purposes Driving licence over 1 year No DR10, IN10, DG10, TT99 or more than 6 points on your licence All staff are subject to a security check before starting (no cost completed by Staff UK) All work is PAYE This position is an immediate start Please apply online INDBOL

Logistics

Shrewsbury

Up to £13.83 per hour

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Pallet Bench Operatives

Thrive Oldham are recruiting for our well-established client in the Burton on Trent area. They provide a wide range of goods and services to industrial and manufacturing markets throughout the UK and in Europe including pallets, packaging, agricultural inspecting boxes, a large range of tools, workwear and safety equipment, and property services. We are currently looking to recruit Pallet Bench Operatives in Burton on Trent location. These new vacancies offer an opportunity of a temporary to permanent role after a successful probationary period. The suitable candidate will need the following experience: General labouring experience Hand-held tool experience Making and repairing wooden pallets Comply with the companies health and safety procedures Product inspection experience Manual handling experience Please note: you will be required to work in an open work environment which exposes you to all season weather elements, therefore you will need to be willing to work indoors and outdoors. You will need your own British Safety Standard Shoe/Boots All other PPE and weather wear are provided Days of Work - Monday to Friday (occasional overtime paid at flat rate) Hours of work 6am - 2pm Monday to Friday Week 2 Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm (Two paid 15 minutes breaks am/pm) (30 mins unpaid lunch)- These are rotating shifts Job Types: Full-time, Temporary-Permanent Salary: £11.70 plus shift allowance of £5.85 for days p/week & £17.55 Afternoons - Once trained £12.05 per hour plus Shift Allowance As a Thrive employee, you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal via the Benefits App. Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants, and UK attractions. Employee support: with access to counsellors 24/7. Health & wellbeing services: including online health check and Gym discounts. 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly. Payslips & pensions information. Thrive Group are acting as an employment business in regards to this role. INDOLD

Industrial

Burton-on-Trent

Up to £11.70 per hour

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Machine Operator

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with a long-standing family run company based in Warminster who are actively looking to recruit a Machine Operator to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: As the Machine Operator you will be setting up and running the machines, working to product specifications. Ensuring quality control and quality management of finished goods. What you will need to succeed: Previous experience in a Production environment - ideally packing / cardboard. Able to operate Flexographic Printer, Flat Die Cut machine and a BOBST EXPERT fold Machines. Adhere to H&S regulations. What you will receive in return: Competitive + overtime 2 rotational shifts - Early 05.45AM to 14.00PM and late (13.45PM to 22.00PM) Company Pension Bonus Scheme based on performance. 29 days holidays (Including BH) - Increasing after 2 years of service. What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO

Commercial

Warminster

Negotiable

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Service Advisor

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our company based in Yeovil, who a looking to recruit a Service Advisor join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: Working within a fast-paced friendly team and can be sure of receiving the best quality training and development from our manufacturers and Group staff. Greet customers bringing in their vehicle and find out if they any issues. Conduct vehicle inspections and provide detailed reports to customers. Explain recommended repairs and services to customers. Provide accurate estimates for repairs and services. Schedule appointments and manage the service department's calendar. Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely completion of repairs. What you will need to succeed: Previous experience as a service advisor or in a similar customer service role is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of automotive systems and repairs is a plus. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficient computer skills for data entry and record keeping. What you will receive in return: £32,000 per annum Generous holiday allowance Health and Wellbeing support service Team Member Discounts and incentives Free onsite Parking Excellent training and development from Manufacturer and our group staff What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah.elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO

Commercial

Yeovil

Up to £32000 per annum

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​Elevate Your Career: A Roadmap to Success in the Next Year

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