It’s getting hot, hot, hot (for the UK, at least)
We get it: hunting for your next career move in the heat may not be top of the agenda. So don’t worry – we’ve done the hard work for you. We can’t help with your festival sunburn, but we can help you find a job that’ll make you forget all about your mate’s embarrassing antics at Glastonbury. Really, Steve? The robot?
Here are just a few of the hottest companies hiring this July:
Prezzo
Since first opening its doors in 2000, Prezzo has become one of the most well-known Italian restaurant chains on the high street. You’ll be joining a team of over 2,500 people in one of over 150 restaurants serving up delicious Italian classics; the perfect place for foodies.
They’re a female-led business, committed to supporting the development of their people. And their efforts haven’t gone unnoticed; awarded the Foundation Level in the London Healthy Workplace Awards in 2021 and shortlisted for ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards.
Whether you can cook a mean carbonara, or lead a team of service staff with prowess – Prezzo’s got just what you ordered (in a job, that is):
Roles in demand:
Benefits of working for Prezzo include:
- More pasta than Julia Roberts gorged in Eat, Pray, Love. Free food on shift and 50% discount every time you visit.
- Bonus scheme to boost your pay packet.
- Christmas and Boxing Day off for all staff.
Location: Throughout the UK.
Certas Energy
Fancy fueling the nation? Look no further than a career at Certas Energy.
Certas has a wide range of roles on offer – so whether you fancy yourself as a tanker driver, or more of a sales negotiator (sell me this pen) – there’s something to suit most skill sets.
They are part of DCC – an international brand with over 10,500 people in 15 countries – with Certas running a more local operation of under 2,500 employees. Their mission is to ‘work as one team, making our energy expertise and outstanding service count for all customers – so you’ll be part of a tight-knit community working towards a common goal.
If a career in energy supply is on the cards; see what they have on offer this month:
Roles in demand:
Benefits of working for Certas Energy include:
- Learning and development opportunities from day one including sponsorship opportunities for CIPD, CIMA, and CIPS qualifications.
- Childcare voucher salary sacrifice scheme.
- Access to occupational health and physiotherapy care.
Location: Throughout the UK.
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Metropolitan Police
Think you have what it takes to tackle crime in London? A career in London’s Met could be for you.
No two days will be the same. You could find yourself patrolling the streets one day to delivering evidence in court the next. One thing’s for sure: it’ll never be boring.
Join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs to make a real positive impact on the lives of Londoners. They have a number of entry pathways, including their Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, where you can gain a fully funded degree while earning. Take that, student debt.
So if you’re up for the challenge and fancy a career in uniform – here are some of the roles open right now.
Roles in demand:
Benefits of working for the Metropolitan Police include:
- A competitive starting salary of £30K for police officers, inclusive of allowances.
- Well-known generous pension scheme.
- Plenty of staff support associations on offer including Muslim Policing, the Met LGBT Network, and many more.
Location: London.
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The Range
The Range is a retailer that truly has…well, range. They sell a variety of goods from homeware and furniture to art supplies – both in-store and online.
Putting people at the centre of their retail concept, they’re all about investing in their staff (side note: they’re a Sunday Times Top Track 100 Company – meaning they’re one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK).
Whether you want to be a customer service wizard excelling in retail, or a strategic thinker making moves in their head office – there’s a variety of positions to fill.
Find something to suit your skillset.
Roles in demand:
Three quick facts about The Range:
- It has over 5,000 employees across the UK and 205 stores.
- Their Headquarters is based in Plymouth.
- They stock more than 65,000 products across 16 different departments (told you they have range).
Location: Could it be? Yes, it is. Throughout the UK.
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Personnel Hygiene Services (phs Group)
Do you like things to be spick and span? phs Group could have the right role for you.
But it’s not only cleaners they’re looking for; from Operations jobs to Engineering, Sales and Support – there’s plenty to choose from.
At its core, phs Group provides washroom, floorcare, healthcare, and a range of specialist services to over 120,000 customers, through a team of over 3,000 experts. It also has a LifeCycle strategy, where it aims to divert up to 95% of its customers’ hygiene waste away from landfill, by using sustainable methods – so it’s committed to conscious environmental practices.
They’re also passionate about period equality; partnering with freedom4girls in the fight against period poverty.
Roles in demand:
- Telesales Team Manager
- Customer Service Advisor
- Laundry Operative
- Portable Appliance Test Engineer
- Trainee Flooring Installer
- Business Development Consultant
Benefits of working at phs Group:
- 24-hour helpline for staff to discuss any personal issues.
- phs perks: discount cards with over 850 retailers.
- Strong CSR commitments are embedded throughout the organisation – so you can help clean up the planet too.
Location: Tahiti (just kidding) – throughout the UK.
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