Interim Creative Designer Rate: 25.96 per hour Length of contract: 8 weeks We are seeking a talented Creative Designer to join our busy communications team on an interim basis to provide sickness cover. This is a great opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented designer with a passion for digital design and visual storytelling. You will create engaging, high-quality content across digital and print channels, including graphics, photography, infographics, animation, video and other multimedia assets. Supporting corporate communications, campaigns and key priorities, you will help deliver visually compelling content that is accessible, on-brand and aligned with organisational objectives. The role involves managing design projects from brief to delivery, advising colleagues on design requirements, liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and acting as a brand guardian to ensure all creative outputs meet corporate branding and accessibility standards. Key responsibilities will include: Producing high-quality creative design content and materials for both online and offline channels Supporting key communications campaigns and corporate communications activity Creating engaging visual content that supports storytelling, key messages and organisational priorities Delivering digital-first design across web, email and social media channels Producing graphics, infographics, gifs, animation, video and other multimedia content Ensuring all outputs are consistent with corporate brand and accessibility guidelines Providing design advice, consultancy and support to colleagues and managers Managing design projects, including briefs, schedules, workflow and delivery Working with external designers, printers, photographers, illustrators and copywriters where required Supporting reputation management by identifying and advising on design-related issues that could affect public perception Keeping up to date with developments in design, digital communications and visual content Essential experience and skills: Experience in a similar creative design role Experience of creating creative design content and materials for use online and offline Experience of producing design work for campaigns and communications plans Knowledge of best practice in graphic design Skills to create images, graphics, infographics, gifs, animation and video Experience of delivering creative design within communications teams in large and complex organisations Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment where excellent judgement is required What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
01/09/2026
Seasonal
Interim Creative Designer Rate: 25.96 per hour Length of contract: 8 weeks We are seeking a talented Creative Designer to join our busy communications team on an interim basis to provide sickness cover. This is a great opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented designer with a passion for digital design and visual storytelling. You will create engaging, high-quality content across digital and print channels, including graphics, photography, infographics, animation, video and other multimedia assets. Supporting corporate communications, campaigns and key priorities, you will help deliver visually compelling content that is accessible, on-brand and aligned with organisational objectives. The role involves managing design projects from brief to delivery, advising colleagues on design requirements, liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and acting as a brand guardian to ensure all creative outputs meet corporate branding and accessibility standards. Key responsibilities will include: Producing high-quality creative design content and materials for both online and offline channels Supporting key communications campaigns and corporate communications activity Creating engaging visual content that supports storytelling, key messages and organisational priorities Delivering digital-first design across web, email and social media channels Producing graphics, infographics, gifs, animation, video and other multimedia content Ensuring all outputs are consistent with corporate brand and accessibility guidelines Providing design advice, consultancy and support to colleagues and managers Managing design projects, including briefs, schedules, workflow and delivery Working with external designers, printers, photographers, illustrators and copywriters where required Supporting reputation management by identifying and advising on design-related issues that could affect public perception Keeping up to date with developments in design, digital communications and visual content Essential experience and skills: Experience in a similar creative design role Experience of creating creative design content and materials for use online and offline Experience of producing design work for campaigns and communications plans Knowledge of best practice in graphic design Skills to create images, graphics, infographics, gifs, animation and video Experience of delivering creative design within communications teams in large and complex organisations Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment where excellent judgement is required What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Industrial Digital Printer (Fulltime, Permanent) - Full training provided Starting Rate £16.81 per hour, £35,179.14 pa Fully Trained Rate £19.82 per hour, £41,225.60 pa (Average 40 hours per week) plus overtime Continental Shift Pattern (6 am to 6 pm / 6 pm to 6 am) based on 24/7 hour operation (inc. Sundays) Location - Wiltshire/Hampshire We re working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking a Digital Printer to join one of its site Manufacturing teams. You will be trained to be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a high speed Digital Printing Press to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and safely. Your Key Responsibilities: Operate High Speed digital press Follow Work Instruction tickets either paper or digital Ensure maximum output, to the highest quality achievable Minimise both time and waste and downtime of the press and utilising the Make Ready process Adhere to best practice operating procedures to achieve KPI targets Follow Site planned maintenance programmes Work to documented ISO9001 and ISO14001 procedures Ensure good house keeping of machine and work area Be flexible in working on a Continental shift pattern Follow all Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work practices Your Skills and Experience: Previous digital print experience is preferred, but is not essential as full training will be provided over the course of your first 6 months. Experienced in the use of mechanical handling of equipment Able to work a Continental Shift pattern (12 hour shifts, days and nights) Basic IT skills with some competency Attention to detail with accuracy Practical and logical able to solve problems quickly. Capable to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Adaptable to changing demands and circumstances Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent communication skills Flexible, reliable and trustworthy If you re seeking a technical production role within a very capable and strong business that is keen to invest and train, we d love to hear from you.
01/09/2026
Full time
Industrial Digital Printer (Fulltime, Permanent) - Full training provided Starting Rate £16.81 per hour, £35,179.14 pa Fully Trained Rate £19.82 per hour, £41,225.60 pa (Average 40 hours per week) plus overtime Continental Shift Pattern (6 am to 6 pm / 6 pm to 6 am) based on 24/7 hour operation (inc. Sundays) Location - Wiltshire/Hampshire We re working with a large pan-European manufacturing business which operates 7 days a week that is actively seeking a Digital Printer to join one of its site Manufacturing teams. You will be trained to be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a high speed Digital Printing Press to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and safely. Your Key Responsibilities: Operate High Speed digital press Follow Work Instruction tickets either paper or digital Ensure maximum output, to the highest quality achievable Minimise both time and waste and downtime of the press and utilising the Make Ready process Adhere to best practice operating procedures to achieve KPI targets Follow Site planned maintenance programmes Work to documented ISO9001 and ISO14001 procedures Ensure good house keeping of machine and work area Be flexible in working on a Continental shift pattern Follow all Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work practices Your Skills and Experience: Previous digital print experience is preferred, but is not essential as full training will be provided over the course of your first 6 months. Experienced in the use of mechanical handling of equipment Able to work a Continental Shift pattern (12 hour shifts, days and nights) Basic IT skills with some competency Attention to detail with accuracy Practical and logical able to solve problems quickly. Capable to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Adaptable to changing demands and circumstances Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent communication skills Flexible, reliable and trustworthy If you re seeking a technical production role within a very capable and strong business that is keen to invest and train, we d love to hear from you.
We are delighted to be supporting our well-established client, who have a an opportunity for an IT & Support Assistant to join the business in a newly created role. Reporting into the Finance Director, your role will to assist in the support of the day-to-day IT needs of the business and assist with small digital improvement projects. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone with a strong interest in technology, a helpful approach and a willingness to learn. You will support colleagues with basic IT queries, help keep equipment and systems organised, and contribute to simple improvements in how the business uses technology. For the right person, this could be a real opportunity to grow with the role. If the role proves its value and the business need develops, there may be scope for it to increase over time. Your key duties and responsibilities will include: Day-to-Day IT Support Provide basic first-line support for common IT queries. Help with laptops, screens, printers, phones, software access and general user issues. Support colleagues with everyday systems such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint Help keep a record of IT equipment, including laptops, screens, phones and other devices. Support basic new starter and leaver IT arrangements. Assist with checking equipment is working, available and set up correctly. Help create simple user guides or checklists where these would be useful Support IT, ERP and digital improvement projects across the business, helping to make systems easier and more effective for colleagues to use. Help identify simple ways to improve how systems and tools are used. Assist with documenting processes and keeping guidance clear and practical. Support colleagues to use digital tools more confidently. Help the business explore practical and safe uses of AI and other digital tools. To be suitable for this pivotal and rewarding role you will have the following key skills and experience: Strong interest in IT, systems and digital tools. Practical and logical approach to problem solving. Helpful, patient and confident working with people. Good communication skills. Organised and able to keep simple records up to date. Willing to learn and ask sensible questions. Proactive and able to follow tasks through. Good attention to detail. Qualifications: A qualification in IT, computing, digital technology or a related subject would be helpful but is not essential. Previous IT support or customer support experience would be useful but is not essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 is desirable. An interest in AI, digital tools or process improvement would be beneficial. A good technical brain, a helpful attitude and a willingness to learn. This will be a part-time permanent role around 20-25 hours a week and flexible to suit the right person as well as a benefits package and ongoing support and development. Please apply with application ASAP for consideration.
01/09/2026
Full time
We are delighted to be supporting our well-established client, who have a an opportunity for an IT & Support Assistant to join the business in a newly created role. Reporting into the Finance Director, your role will to assist in the support of the day-to-day IT needs of the business and assist with small digital improvement projects. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone with a strong interest in technology, a helpful approach and a willingness to learn. You will support colleagues with basic IT queries, help keep equipment and systems organised, and contribute to simple improvements in how the business uses technology. For the right person, this could be a real opportunity to grow with the role. If the role proves its value and the business need develops, there may be scope for it to increase over time. Your key duties and responsibilities will include: Day-to-Day IT Support Provide basic first-line support for common IT queries. Help with laptops, screens, printers, phones, software access and general user issues. Support colleagues with everyday systems such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint Help keep a record of IT equipment, including laptops, screens, phones and other devices. Support basic new starter and leaver IT arrangements. Assist with checking equipment is working, available and set up correctly. Help create simple user guides or checklists where these would be useful Support IT, ERP and digital improvement projects across the business, helping to make systems easier and more effective for colleagues to use. Help identify simple ways to improve how systems and tools are used. Assist with documenting processes and keeping guidance clear and practical. Support colleagues to use digital tools more confidently. Help the business explore practical and safe uses of AI and other digital tools. To be suitable for this pivotal and rewarding role you will have the following key skills and experience: Strong interest in IT, systems and digital tools. Practical and logical approach to problem solving. Helpful, patient and confident working with people. Good communication skills. Organised and able to keep simple records up to date. Willing to learn and ask sensible questions. Proactive and able to follow tasks through. Good attention to detail. Qualifications: A qualification in IT, computing, digital technology or a related subject would be helpful but is not essential. Previous IT support or customer support experience would be useful but is not essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 is desirable. An interest in AI, digital tools or process improvement would be beneficial. A good technical brain, a helpful attitude and a willingness to learn. This will be a part-time permanent role around 20-25 hours a week and flexible to suit the right person as well as a benefits package and ongoing support and development. Please apply with application ASAP for consideration.
Digital Printer Operator - Signs The Role: Responsible for the operation of Flatbed and Roll to Roll UV printer and cutting equipment; Canon and Zund machinery, to manufacture commercial and bespoke signage. Complete audits as requested and contribute to the annual stock check. Working as part of the signs operations team and providing full operational support to all areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: Production Responsible for the manufacturing of commercial and bespoke signage using the Canon flatbed printing machine, working with the Team Leader ensuring the machine is utilised to maximum capacity. Laminating and vinyl cutting operations. Mounting and laying up vinyl to various substrates. CNC router operation, operating a seamless manufacture process from print to cut. Commercial Maintain accurate stock levels within the system by ensuring orders are picked accurately. Report stock issues and highlight where customer orders could potentially be delayed. Complete stock audits as requested, feeding back to the Team Leader and Quality Team. Support the business during annual stock checks. Quality Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes. Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Team Leaders and Management. Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader on progress. Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Management at all times. All orders are to be wrapped, banded and packaged as per delivery method. HSEQ Complete tasks in accordance with the risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance. Report accidents and near misses using the correct methods. Ensure the correct PPE is used in the depot at all times. Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc Complete routine checks and cleaning process for equipment used as required. Key measures & targets: Utilisation of equipment Quality of Canon and Zund area and maintenance of equipment Waste reduction Key relationships: Signs Team Leader Sign Operations Team Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Previous experience within the sign print industry, specifically with large format/wide format signage using a wide range of substrates Knowledge of flatbed and roll to toll UV printers; Oce Arizona etc Experience in mounting, laminating, cutting and weeding Attention to detail and ability to follow process Ability to work well within a team, offering support to others Desirable Forklift licence About BCS Group: BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners. Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products. Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Boll , Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dr ger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy. Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment. Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management. Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner. Caring and investing in you As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. Continuous service awards
01/09/2026
Full time
Digital Printer Operator - Signs The Role: Responsible for the operation of Flatbed and Roll to Roll UV printer and cutting equipment; Canon and Zund machinery, to manufacture commercial and bespoke signage. Complete audits as requested and contribute to the annual stock check. Working as part of the signs operations team and providing full operational support to all areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: Production Responsible for the manufacturing of commercial and bespoke signage using the Canon flatbed printing machine, working with the Team Leader ensuring the machine is utilised to maximum capacity. Laminating and vinyl cutting operations. Mounting and laying up vinyl to various substrates. CNC router operation, operating a seamless manufacture process from print to cut. Commercial Maintain accurate stock levels within the system by ensuring orders are picked accurately. Report stock issues and highlight where customer orders could potentially be delayed. Complete stock audits as requested, feeding back to the Team Leader and Quality Team. Support the business during annual stock checks. Quality Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes. Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Team Leaders and Management. Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader on progress. Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Management at all times. All orders are to be wrapped, banded and packaged as per delivery method. HSEQ Complete tasks in accordance with the risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance. Report accidents and near misses using the correct methods. Ensure the correct PPE is used in the depot at all times. Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc Complete routine checks and cleaning process for equipment used as required. Key measures & targets: Utilisation of equipment Quality of Canon and Zund area and maintenance of equipment Waste reduction Key relationships: Signs Team Leader Sign Operations Team Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Previous experience within the sign print industry, specifically with large format/wide format signage using a wide range of substrates Knowledge of flatbed and roll to toll UV printers; Oce Arizona etc Experience in mounting, laminating, cutting and weeding Attention to detail and ability to follow process Ability to work well within a team, offering support to others Desirable Forklift licence About BCS Group: BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners. Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products. Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Boll , Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dr ger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy. Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment. Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management. Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner. Caring and investing in you As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. Continuous service awards
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our Data, Technology and Transformation team. This is a great opportunity to start or develop a career in IT, gaining practical experience across technical support, systems administration and digital services. Working as part of the IT Team, you will help provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation, acting as a first point of contact for incidents and service requests. You will support colleagues with hardware, software, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printing and general IT queries, while helping to log and update support tickets accurately. You will gain experience in 1st and 2nd line support, Microsoft 365 administration, software systems, onsite infrastructure, networking, cyber security controls and supplier-supported services. The role will also involve setting up, configuring and supporting laptops, desktops, mobile phones, printers and other IT equipment, as well as supporting new starter, mover and leaver processes, maintaining IT asset records and helping manage user access. You will support the maintenance and development of key software systems, assisting with updates, configuration, testing, documentation and issue resolution, while working closely with colleagues, our managed service provider, training providers and other third-party suppliers.
06/08/2026
Full time
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our Data, Technology and Transformation team. This is a great opportunity to start or develop a career in IT, gaining practical experience across technical support, systems administration and digital services. Working as part of the IT Team, you will help provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation, acting as a first point of contact for incidents and service requests. You will support colleagues with hardware, software, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printing and general IT queries, while helping to log and update support tickets accurately. You will gain experience in 1st and 2nd line support, Microsoft 365 administration, software systems, onsite infrastructure, networking, cyber security controls and supplier-supported services. The role will also involve setting up, configuring and supporting laptops, desktops, mobile phones, printers and other IT equipment, as well as supporting new starter, mover and leaver processes, maintaining IT asset records and helping manage user access. You will support the maintenance and development of key software systems, assisting with updates, configuration, testing, documentation and issue resolution, while working closely with colleagues, our managed service provider, training providers and other third-party suppliers.