The top companies hiring in November 2014

The top companies hiring in November 2014 by Michael Cheary Remember, remember, who’s hiring in November?OK, tenuous historical reference-based openings aside, if you’re looking for a new opportunity this month but aren’t sure how to get started, this article is certainly for you. If, however, you’re merely looking for more terribly executed jokes, then…this is probably still the article for you, actually.To help you find the perfect position, here are some of the top companies hiring this November on reed.co.uk:BPDid you know there are more than 1,200 BP-branded service stations in the UK? Or that BP-owned forecourts serve seven million customers every week and sell over five billion litres of fuel every year? Or that the Wild Bean Café brand sells 200,000 cups of coffee a week and nearly two million doughnuts a year?If we’re honest, it would be a bit weird if you did. However, as one of the world’s leading energy companies with operations in over 80 countries, finding the right people for every aspec t of their business is key to their success. That’s where you come in.They’re on the lookout for friendly, hard-working individuals to help manage their retail operations and deliver what their customers want, in outlets from Bicester to Birmingham.If your job search has run out of gas, this may be the position for you. (See also: drill down your job search, and something to do with pumping).Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with BP now »Care UKWhether it’s through the homecare they offer, the hospitals they run, or through the hundreds of care homes they operate, Care UK provide a greater range of specialist care services than any other organisation in the UK.Their Doctors and Nurses asses, diagnose and treat more than one million NHS patients every year, and without the passion, dedication and support of each and every staff member, millions of lives would be much worse off.They are currently looking to employ a number of staff with a wide range of different skills . So whatever profession you’re looking to move into, if you’re interested in making a positive difference to both your career and your community, contact Care UK today.Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with Care UK now »ITVYou hate Mondays because you hate your job. You should work with Keith Lemon…*Launched in 1955 as Independent Television, ITV have spent the last 60 years cementing their position as the largest commercial television network in the United Kingdom. Not only do they boast an array of award-winning programming, they’ve also helped launch the careers of some of the nation’s best-loved stars (just ask the Wolf from Gladiators).They’re looking for passionate people to work behind the scenes, and are on the hunt for Receptionists, Team Leaders and a number of HR professionals to help drive their channel forward. They also have positions working on the scripts for Emmerdale and Corrie.Fancy a career on the cobbles? Well, if Chesney could do it…Loca tions: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with ITV now »McLaren RacingWeary of watching your favourite F1 team on TV every weekend? Why not work with them?If you did (and your favourite F1 team has the word McLaren in it), you’d be working for one of the most successful Formula 1 teams ever. With an unrivalled reputation for efficiency and professionalism, McLaren Racing expect the best in everything they do. And that doesn’t just apply to the performance of Jenson Button.Their highly skilled workforce operates primarily in the areas of manufacturing and engineering (design, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics), as well as race team logistics and support, and they’re currently recruiting for a CNC Machinist and Industrial Engineer.If you want to join a (mostly) winning team, apply today.Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with McLaren Racing now »ThorntonsSome careers are sweeter than others. And it doesn’t get much sweeter than working in a chocolate factory…For Thorn tons, chocolate isn’t just a great tasting edible treat made from roasted and ground cacao seeds that can be traced back to the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilisations (that’s what it is for everyone, right?). It’s an art form. And as luxury chocolatiers, they’re passionate about producing this art form the right way.They’re currently looking to fill a number of positions, ranging from Factory Operatives for the Christmas period, through to Sales Associates, Store Managers and marketing positions.Aside from a competitive salary, other potential benefits include subsidised lunches and a staff shop offering Thorntons own products at a fraction of the cost (do the words ‘heavily’, ‘discounted’ and ‘chocolate’ mean anything to you?).Your family’s selection boxes may never be the same again…Locations: Throughout the UK.View all jobs with Thorntons now »*Un/luckily, jobs may not actually involve working with Keith Lemon. For more information, please consult link p rovided.