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New Course at Paramount HQ

Paramount Personnel is happy to announce that we’ll be hosting our third TTMBC Course of the year, which will be held at our Cullompton office on Saturday 9th July 2022.

The course will be starting at 8.30am with the aim to be finished by 1pm.

Total cost of the course will be £120 (£144 inc VAT) and this includes the course and the Lantra card which alone costs £60

The following be covered on the course:-

  • Be aware of the relevant codes of practice and other associated documentation when involved in traffic management
  • Be aware of National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS)
  • Understand the QA process and NHSS documents
  • Be aware of the different types of roads across the UK road network
  • Be aware of which roads/works are covered by which NHSS document
  • Be aware of the different classifications of “road users” i.e., pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists etc
  • Understand the different terminology used in the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry in relation to different roads
  • Understand the process(es) required to become a qualified Operative and obtain a skills registration card, plus ongoing training to Supervisor level
  • Be aware of Health and Safety requirements including risk assessments and method statements
  • Have an understanding of the variety of TTM equipment and the basic principles of its use
  • Understand what constitutes a safety zone
  • Be aware of the general PPE requirements
  • Understand crossing the carriageway HSE CIS53
  • Be aware of the different types of vehicles used in TTM and where they are used
  • Understand the environment where learners are expected to work
  • Be aware of the safe way to enter/exit a site
  • Be aware of the need to maintain sites, and what is involved
  • Know how to deal with accidents and emergencies within the works area.

To attend the course, payment for will be required in advance via our bank account.

We need you to confirm that you definitely wish to be on the course and we will require payment in full before you attend. Please note that once booked we cannot offer a refund due to non-attendance for any reason.

If you have any questions or would like to book on to this course, please contact us on 0345 241 1000.

For our latest vacancies, please visit our Vacancy page.

The Queen’s Speech & the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality has been one of the hardest hit industries in the UK. The governments proposal’s outlined in the Queen’s speech was highly anticipated by those in the industry. Let’s find out what happened on Tuesday and what the governement proposals will mean for the industry.

The Level Up and Regeneration Bill

Al fresco dining is a key part of the new bill. To help bring life to UK high streets once more, pavement licensing red-tape is to be permanetly scrapped. This will allow businesses to serve food al fresco throughout the year.

Many in hospitality have reacted positively to the new bill. They hope this will revitalise the industry, especially with summer approaching.

Business Rates

An overhaul of the business rates system is on the horizon. The government has stated there will be more revaluations of commerical properties to give businesses the “confidence they are paying the right tax”. This will now be reviewed every three years and not five.

Swing and a Miss

Whilst some of the Queen’s speech went down well with those in hospitality, it has left many feeling depleted.

The right for waiters and waitresses to keep all the tips they receive was not mentioned in the employement bill. This was part of the governement’s manifesto from last year, but as of yet, hasn’t come to fruition.

Immigration is a hot topic in many industries. Some employers worry about a points system being introduced to the UK as part of the government’s post Brexit strategy. This could potentially turn many workers away. With no details put forward by the governement at this stage, this isn’t alleviating the stress felt by many pub, club and restaurant owners in Britain.

Whilst there are some positives to take away, the governements proposal feels like it has fallen short for many in hospitality.

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New Course at Paramount HQ

Paramount Personnel is happy to announce that we’ll be hosting our third TTMBC Course of the year, which will be held at our Cullompton office on Saturday 28th May 2022.

The course will be starting at 8.30am with the aim to be finished by 1pm.

Total cost of the course will be £120 (£144 inc VAT) and this includes the course and the Lantra card which alone costs £60

The following be covered on the course:-

  • Be aware of the relevant codes of practice and other associated documentation when involved in traffic management
  • Be aware of National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS)
  • Understand the QA process and NHSS documents
  • Be aware of the different types of roads across the UK road network
  • Be aware of which roads/works are covered by which NHSS document
  • Be aware of the different classifications of “road users” i.e., pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists etc
  • Understand the different terminology used in the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry in relation to different roads
  • Understand the process(es) required to become a qualified Operative and obtain a skills registration card, plus ongoing training to Supervisor level
  • Be aware of Health and Safety requirements including risk assessments and method statements
  • Have an understanding of the variety of TTM equipment and the basic principles of its use
  • Understand what constitutes a safety zone
  • Be aware of the general PPE requirements
  • Understand crossing the carriageway HSE CIS53
  • Be aware of the different types of vehicles used in TTM and where they are used
  • Understand the environment where learners are expected to work
  • Be aware of the safe way to enter/exit a site
  • Be aware of the need to maintain sites, and what is involved
  • Know how to deal with accidents and emergencies within the works area.

To attend the course, payment for will be required in advance via our bank account.

We need you to confirm that you definitely wish to be on the course and we will require payment in full before you attend. Please note that once booked we cannot offer a refund due to non-attendance for any reason.

If you have any questions or would like to book on to this course, please contact us on 0345 241 1000.

For our latest vacancies, please visit our Vacancy page.

Two New Exciting Roles at Paramount Personnel

These are exciting times here at Paramount Personnel. After what has been a tough couple of years for everyone in the country, things are starting to look up. We’re happy to announced that we are looking to expand our team here in Cullompton. There are two brilliant new roles available to experienced recruiters.

Construction Recruitment Consultant

We’re looking for someone who has a minimum of two years’ experience within the trades and labour construction sector, though this isn’t 100% essential.

OTE earnings in the first year will be in the region of £35,000 or higher depending on results. The second year, you should be able to push over £43,000. Commision is not capped and commission payments over £2k per month are not unusual on top of a basic £25,000.

You’ll be the only consultant on trades and labour with a free hand in Somerset,Dorset,Devon, and Cornwall, so commission is definitely there to be earnt.

You can find out more about the role here on our Vacancies page.

Hospitality Recruitment Consultant

For our second role, we’re looking for someone who has a minimum two years experience in the hospitality recruitment sector, but again, this isn’t 100% essential.

OTE earnings in the first year will be in the region of £41,000, depending on the results. By the second year, this could go over £50,000. Your commission will not be capped and you’ll be serving the areas of Bristol, Somerset, and Dorset.

Take a look at our Vacancies page to find out more about this role.

If you think either of these roles is for you, please get in touch with our MD, Dean Croft for a confidential chat on 0345 241 1000 or send your CV to dean@paramountpersonnel.com.

2022 Michelin Stars and Awards Handed Out

Michelin stars and awards handed out to restaurants up and down the country

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Michelin Stars 2022

It’s been a tough couple of years for the hospitality industry and news that Michelin has handed out their stars and awards to restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland, have surely put a smile on some faces.

The full run-down of the awards are, 8 restaurants awarded Three MICHELIN Stars, of which 1 is new, 22 restaurants awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, of which 5 are new, and 164 restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star, of which 19 are new.

Being rather biased, we’re incredibly proud of the wonderful restaurants in the South West who now form part of this prestigious list. You can find them here.

You can see the full Michelin Stars and Awards list on the Michelin Star official website.

If you’re looking for a new role in hospitality, please visit our Vacancy page here.

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