Eight amazing jobs available near Kingston right now: Lidl, Veolia, and more

By Tilly O'Brien 25th Apr 2025

There is a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There is a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Job hunting? Well, you're in the right place. This piece is where we round up the just-posted, freshly-made available job vacancies in the Kingston area. 

Don't forget, you can browse hundreds of local jobs on our Kingston jobs page. (Where companies can promote their vacancies for a small fee) 

This article is just a small selection of what's on offer! Now, without further ado... 

Senior Accountant - Joveo

Hammersmith and Fulham Council's office building is located at145 King Street, London, W6 9JT (Image via Google Maps)

There is a job going for a Senior Accountant to work for Hammersmith and Fulham Council on King Street in West London and it is paying an annual salary of £42,861 - £51,663.

The job description says: "We are recruiting a Senior Accountant in the Social Care Finance Department. The role will be responsible to oversee and manage the Home Care and Direct Payments budgets of £31.5m in Adults Social Care and their key financial processes, including budget setting, in-year monitoring and closure of accounts. Ensure significant issues are raised with senior management with recommendations for corrective action.

"To advise services and managers on self-service, financial governance and delegations and ensure adherence to the Council s financial regulations. To assist in the provision of professional financial advice and analysis to support the Council s strategic plans and Medium-Term Financial Strategy process."

APPLY HERE.

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Mechanical Engineer - Veolia

Veolia is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work in Kingston and it is paying an annual salary of £37294 as well as offering various benefits.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Work as part of a team of other mechanical engineers or mechanical fitters, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites
  • Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements
  • Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment
  • Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers' dewatering assets machines
  • Carry out pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials and other ancillary equipment
  • Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home
  • Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents
  • Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork
  • Work alongside on-site customer teams.
  • Liaise on site with customers as the first point of contact
  • Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.
  • Ensure energy efficient operation of assets, minimise downtime and potential pollution risks by effectively maintaining assets
  • Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes

APPLY HERE.

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Nursery Third in Charge - Hedgehog Recruitment

There is a job going for a Early years Preschool Third in charge/ assistant Manager to work in Surbiton and it is paying an annual salary of £30k.

The job description says: "We have a fantastic opportunity for an existing Third in charge or a experienced room lead (senior) who is looking to take the next step in their career, to assist with the daily managerial duties and help lead our lovely little 45 place preschool nursery.

"The Preschool caters for children ages 2-5 years old click apply for full job details."

APPLY HERE.

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Climate Change Manager (Scope 3) - Lidl

Lidl's Head Office is located at Lidl House, 14 Kingston Road, Surbiton KT5 9NU London (Image via Google Maps)

Lidl is hiring a Scope 3 Climate Change Manager to work in its Head Office in Surbiton and is paying an annual salary of £49,500 - £60k as well as offering various benefits.

Job requirements include:

  • Exceptional drive and passion for tackling climate change
  • Experience working in sustainability within a retail/FMCG context
  • Experience in developing sustainability strategies and roadmaps
  • Technical expertise in climate change and impacts of climate change in the food system and knowledge of legislative and regulatory landscape on climate change and reporting frameworks
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills, and experience developing supplier engagement strategies
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and situations to achieve desired outcomes
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in manipulating large, complex sustainability datasets
  • Excellent organisational skills; attention to detail, managing multiple projects and delivering to strict deadlines
  • Collaborative working style and willingness to learn

APPLY HERE.

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Repairs Planner - Build Recruitment

There is a job going for a Repairs Planner to work on a temporary contract in Surbiton and it is paying £16.30 per hour.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Consistently demonstrate high levels of customer service standards and professional relationship with all customers.
  • Inputting & updating works orders on to the "Service Manager" IT system and issuing those works orders to operatives/sub-contractors.
  • Make outbound calls to update customers on progress and complete customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Ensuring operatives diaries are updated, and maintained at all times .
  • Booking work on a reactive and planned basis, liaise with the client and your team
  • Manage communications via E-mail in Microsoft Outlook / telephone / face to face
  • Working from bespoke scheduling systems, excel , Microsoft and teams
  • Complaint jobs to be managed and customer updated frequently.
  • Maintaining good communication skilled with customer, client , operative and other team members

APPLY HERE.

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Yard Labourer - Adecco

Adecco is recruiting a Yard Labourer to work on a temporary contract in Tolworth and is paying £12.50 per hour.

The job description says: "Our client, based in the Tolworth area, Kingston, is looking for a yard operative, to undertake some labouring duties which will include keeping the site clean and tidy. Ensure all area's are maintained well to ensure a safe working environment. The main part of this role is to load and strap loads onto the lorries heading out for deliveries.

"If you have experience of this kind of work in your previous roles, then this would be advantageous. Otherwise this position would suit someone who is happy undertaking manual work."

APPLY HERE.

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Assistant Buyer - Oliver Bonas

Oliver Bonas' Chessington store is located at Industrial Park, Unit F Davis Rd, Chessington KT9 1TQ (Image via Google Maps)

Oliver Bonas is hiring an Assistant Buyer to work an eight month contract in Tolworth and it is paying a "competitive" salary as well as offering various benefits.

The job description says: "We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Fashion Buying team our Support Office on a fixed term contract until the end of the year.

"As an Assistant Buyer at OB you will contribute to all aspects of the Buying cycle; from creative product development, range building and trade, to price negotiation.

"You will play an integral role in delivering the department strategy, working in collaboration with the wider Fashion team to ensure the range is delivered on time.

"Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working per week, and are open to having conversations about working flexibly."

APPLY HERE.

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Financial Adviser - Clark James Recruitment

There is a job going for a Financial Adviser to work in Kingston and it is paying an annual salary of £45k.

Job requirements include:

  • No previous experience is required, full training and ongoing support is provided.
  • A previous background within sales is essential.
  • Confident and ambitious.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A strong and proven sales track record is essential.
  • Ability to liaise at all levels.
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

APPLY HERE.

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