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Last updated on Tuesday 12th August 2008
For more information on any of
the below vacancies, please contact Helen Watson on 01225 333127.
Vacancies - Technical - Permanent
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Job
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Environmental Co-ordinator |
Our client based in the Wiltshire area are seeking an Environmental
Co-ordinator for this exciting new opportunity to co-ordinate the
companies sustainable development work as well as implement the
environmental management system.
To include:
Environmental Management System - ISO14001
* Monitoring legal compliance and highlight areas of non-compliance
and advise management on appropriate actions. Maintaining necessary
permits and emissions consents
* Ensure certification through document controls, achievement of
objectives and targets, internal and compliance audits
* Support the development and implementation of management improvement
programmes related to the EMS and to meet our 2020 goals
* Maintain ISO14001 communications programme
Operations
* Work with internal personnel on continued waste minimisation programme
* Provide expert advice on risk management and best practice with
the operations team on environmental improvements and controls
* Provide technical assistance to projects working on improving
environmental impact
* Working with product managers to gain environmental data for training
and marketing materials
Packaging and WEEE regulations
* Ensure compliance by compiling and supplying accurate data
COSHH
* Work with H&S Administrator to ensure compliance with COSHH
register, make risk assessments, secure MSDS, advise Ops managers
on safety, storage, handling and transport requirements
FSC
* Monitoring compliance with the FSC scheme and highlighting chain-of-custody
or non-compliance issues with management
* Ensure certification through document and process controls, internal
and compliance audits
New Business Tenders and presentations
* Providing support to tender desk and individual enquiries for
environmental support material
Carbon footprint and off-sets
Liaise with US environmental team on development of carbon foot-printing
across product range
Communications & Training
* Maintain accurate website content
* Develop and deliver training programmes; in-house, clients, dealers,
corporate inductions
* Deliver in-house environmental certificate programme, ensuring
pass rates and gaining feedback evaluation
Support the H&S and HR functions on project work and
with the risk assessment programme.
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| Salary
c. £20,000 p.a.
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| Location
Wiltshire |
| Permanent
3103 |
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Title
Network Business Manager |
To lead business relating to the Network Solutions Group within
this particular sector of the company who handle defence, business
areas include: Satcom, Bearer Systems, Tactical Data Links, Cryptographic
development, Radio enhancements, Data Guards, Computer Network Defence
and Spectrum Management. This will involve supporting customer facing
activities, managing allocated staff, supporting bids/proposals;
delivering profitable and timely projects; and generally contribution
to the sector/department management.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in the Defence communications and networks
field
- Good understanding of one of the relevant disciplines
- Experience in managing a team
- Experience across the whole the life cycle of a project from bidding
through to delivery and final review
- Must have good knowledge and understanding of MoD procurement
and support processes
- Should have a professional qualification and/or membership
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| Salary
c. £55,000 p.a.
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| Location
Somerset |
| Permanent
3088 |
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Title
International Product Manager |
To provide critical support for the development and growth of the
relevant portfolio, and to ensure that this product line achieves
its objectives in terms of sales volume and profitability.You will
be able to take an idea or product from the development stage and
take it to market. You will be responsible for one key product and
possibly 3 others. You will take existing products and give a new
lease of life and revamp or introduce new products and discontinue
lines that may not be working. You will have good commercial acumen,
have worked in this line of work or similar.
You may be a graduate of Economics, Business or Marketing or someone
who has worked their way up but with no formal qualification.
An exciting opportunity for a person who truly wants to progress,
your time will be split between locations and the possibility of
international travel twice a year.
An excellent benefits packaging is on offer to the right candidate.
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| Salary
c. £35,000 p.a. + excellent benefits
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| Location
Somerset |
| Permanent
3090 |
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Signal Processing Expert |
The successful applicant will report to the Technical Director and
will manage and support bids and projects, supporting the wider
activities of this company who are focussed within the defence industry.
You will also be responsible for develop the company’s radar,
sonar and communications capabilities and undertake research and
development into these areas.
Responsible as a Project Manager and Bid Manager, providing managerial
and technical support to other bids and projects as directed.
Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of at least 2 of the following defence
areas: radar systems, in particular synthetic aperture radar systems,
sonar, communications and EW
- Hands on experience of defence related contracts
- Degree in maths, physics or software related discipline
- Either second degree or CEng qualified
- Published and presented relevant papers
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| Salary
c. £55,000 p.a. + excellent benefits
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| Location
Somerset |
| Permanent
3089 |
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Title
Human Factors Consultant |
The
job purpose is to provide Human Factors Integration advice, guidance
and leadership across commercial and military projects of varying
values, both internally and for Contract customers, in accordance
with Scopes of Work and Project Plans.
To work individually and within a team environment of both Human
Factors specialists and/or other engineering disciplines to achieve
programme results and customer deliverables in a timely and accurate
manner. To assist in business development activities by managing
or contributing to Proposal documents for new prospects to expand
the work stream. To work with bid and project managers to generate
cost-effective and pragmatic solutions for their Human Factors issues.
Requirements:
- Have at least 3 and preferably over 5 years post degree experience
of Human Factors consultancy as an HF expert covering both individual
tasks and as a member of a team
- Have participated in research projects and be familiar with research
disciplines and practices
- Will have lead HF projects destined for Military and Civil applications
and be familiar with the HF practices, processes and standards employed.
- Will be able to provide at least one example of where their HR
contribution has lead to a significant impact or benefit to a project
or equipment.
- Should have provided HF input into a major training project in
either the military or commercial sectors.
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| Salary
c. £40,000 p.a. + excellent benefits
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| Location
Bristol |
| Permanent
3087 |
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Title
Development Engineer |
To
support the new development projects from conceptions to implementation,
working with design consultants and interpreting conceptional material
into innovative well-engineered solutions, scope timescales and
resource requirement to fulfil the needs of assigned, produce engineering
specifications to the company standards, ensure that all documentation
is prepared and supplied with all drawing changes in accordance
with the engineering change order procedure, contribute to the development
process demonstrating ideas through discussion or practical media,
building relationships with all the operational teams to continually
refine and improve the process of reducing time-to-market opportunities
Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, ideally five years
experience in design/development engineering or similar environment.
Preferred, not essential, five years experience in consumer product
development and three years in an engineering consultancy.
Proficient in Pro Engineer for the creation of 3D models and final
drawings or equivalent 3D software package, familiarity with the
Production Parts Approval Process (PPAPS), working knowledge of
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, confident using and understanding
Geometrical Dimension and tolerances (GD&T), fluent using PC
based word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and project tracking
software, must be able to communicate ideas through sketches or
models.
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| Salary
c. £35,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Bath |
| Permanent
3085 |
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Title
Quality Management System Leader & Engineer |
Our
client is a world leader within their specific field and now have
opportunities for a Quality Management System Leader and Quality
Management System Engineer.
The purpose of these roles;-
* set up, maintain and improve the company's Quality Management
System, both globally and locally.
* Ensure the application of the QMS at site.
* Manage and follow the external audits from preparation to full
closure.
Responsibilities;-
* To be jointly responsible, with other QMS Leaders, for the activities
defining global QMS under the direction of the Quality Director.
* Fully responsible for defining and deploying activities related
to the site QMS.
* Participate in the generation of global harmonised processes and
procedures.
* Locally deploy harmonised procedures within the site.
* Define and continuously improve the QMS management processes and
associated tools.
* Develop and maintain Quality certifications, international and
local agreements.
* Manage the QMS documentation.
* Support Process Managers in defining and improving their processes.
Candidate Specification;-
* Full understanding of customer, regulatory and airworthiness requirements
and standards.
* Quality Management System expertise.
* Knowledge of Quality Tools (document management, process mapping,
problem solving, risk assessment, audits, process reviews, etc).
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Pro-active with leadership skills. |
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up to £35,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Gloucester |
| Permanent
3071 |
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Title
Quality Information System Leader |
Our
client is a world leader within their specific field and now have
an opportunity for a Quality Information System Leader.
The purpose of this role is to implement, develop and maintain
an efficient Quality Information System on the site, and to assist
in the identification of scrap and rework hotspots and participate
in the improvement processes as necessary.
Responsibilities;-
* Take the leadership role in developing QIS.
* Manage QIS workflow changes.
* Train and educate current and new users in the use of the QIS
system.
* Learn the basics of IS administrative tasks and fault find/correct
as necessary.
* Manage and maintain the QIS metrics ensuring they are agreed and
understood by others.
* Ensure the site report metrics are generated in a timely fashion.
* Manage the objectives associated to each metric.
* Implement an escalation process where necessary.
* Prepare and submit changes required by the Committee and ensure
all actions are completed with agreed timescales.
* Ensure project milestones and work packages are clearly defined
and met through pro-active project management.
* Participate in weekly telephone conference meetings with the project
team.
* Participate in prototyping sessions and workshops.
* Manage change aspects of the project to ensure success.
* Co-ordinate new software deliveries/installations/big fixes.
Candidate Specification;-
* Will already have and / or be willing to accept comprehensive
training in the QIS tool and system, including a level of programming
skills.
* Leadership/Coaching skills.
* Good communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
* Project and Resource Management experience. |
| Salary
up to £35,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Gloucester |
| Permanent
3070 |
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Title
Materials Planner |
A
new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Planner for
a prestigious manufacturing company at their Bath site.
The focus of this role is to build and improve the global vendor
community that is part of an integrated and automated supply chain
and to meet the requirements of customers with competitive total
cost of supply.
The successful candidate will have some Material Planning experience
preferably with CIPS certificate in purchasing or prepared to study
for this. GCSE in Maths and English. Good communication skills at
all levels with the confidence to chair meetings when required.
A self motivated Team Player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
with an organised and disciplined approach. Ability to deliver business
results based on project results and flexibility to travel to meet
suppliers when required and with a good knowledge of systems and
process literacy. |
| Salary
To £19,000 p.a.
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| Location
Bath Area |
| Permanent
3053 |
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Title
Senior HTML Coder |
Excellent role for a Senior HTML coder with a leading multiple specialist
Digital Agency
Based in Wiltshire this Agency are specialists not just in web
but also marketing, commerce, logistics, creative and campaigning.
With a clear and concise methodology they are well known for their
creativity and expertise in marketing strategies.
Covering pretty much everything DIGITAL they are looking for a
Senior technical coder to join a busy and dynamic team. Working
predominately in HTML you will be involved in problem solving, development
and accessibility issues across applications, websites and CMS systems.
You will be working alongside creative teams to produce functional
solutions to a wide range of projects and a diverse client base.
Key to the role will be someone who has great project management
experience, who can view a project in its entirity
We are looking for a candidate with good levels of communication
who has extensive commercial experience within a digital background,
good information architecture & a passion for technical and
creative expertise.
We are looking for candidates with skills in PHP, PHP5, Linux, Apache,
MySQL. Flash, Actionscript and Dreamweaver would also be advantageous
For more information please contact Alison on 01225 333 127 or
email your current CV plus examples of your work to alison@ampersonnel.co.uk
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| Salary
£25k-£30k
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| Location
Bath Area |
| Permanent
3038 |
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Title
Material Planner |
A
new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Planner for
a prestigious manufacturing company at their Bath site. The focus
of this role is to build and improve the global vendor community
that is part of an integrated and automated supply chain and to
meet the requirements of customers with competitive total cost of
supply.
The successful candidate will have some Material Planning experience
preferably with CIPS certificate in purchasing or prepared to study
for this. GCSE in Maths and English. Good communication skills at
all levels with the confidence to chair meetings when required.
A self motivated Team Player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
with an organised and disciplined approach. Ability to deliver business
results based on project results and flexibility to travel to meet
suppliers when required and with a good knowledge of systems and
process literacy.
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| Salary
c. £19,000
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| Location
Bath |
| Permanent
3013 |
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Neighbourhood Caretaking Manager |
Opportunity
to join dynamic team contributing to effective management of neighbourhoods
and estates. You will be responsible for leading the caretaking
team to deliver an excellent service in cleaning and refuse management
within the community. Your main duties will encompass cleaning and
refuse management, leading the team by people management and development,
performance monitoring, attending estate inspections, carrying out
basic repairs, reporting any emergencies, and escorting prospective
tenants on property viewings. You will be responsible for ensuring
effective budget monitoring so previous experience of this is essential.
Ideally you will have proven experience in a similar role or environment
and you will need to have previous experience of staff management
and working with members of the public. You will need strong communication
skills, a commitment to social housing and the ability to work with
limited supervision and be able to undertake a range of routine
tasks. You will need to be computer literate with experience of
writing basic reports. |
| Salary
c. £18,500
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| Location
Trowbridge |
| Permanent
3016 |
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Architectural Assistant |
Excellent
opportunity to join this global organisation as an Architectural
Assistant.
The purpose of this role is to provide architectural project support
under the direction of the Project Architect/Company Architect in
services and projects undertaken by the company.
Key Responsibilities;-
As appropriate to each project but would typically include;-
* Production of drawings and other construction documentation under
the direction of the Project Architect.
* Sketch/conceptual design of projects, including production of
presentation material, under the direction of senior staff.
* Ensure that company procedures and standards are applied in the
performance of job duties.
Candidate Specification;-
* Preferably RIBA Part 2 with a view to achieving RIBA Part 3 once
sufficient experience achieved.
* Good working knowledge of building construction, expressed through
drawn/written documents.
* Experience and knowledge of industry CAD platforms with particular
emphasis on AutoCAD Architecture / ADT and IT systems.
* Experience of computer presentation techniques such as Sketch
Up / 3D AutoCAD / Photoshop,etc would be an advantage. |
| Salary
up to £22,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Chippenham |
| Permanent
3005 |
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Title
Mechanical Design Engineer |
Excellent
opportunity to join this global organisation as a Mechanical Design
Engineer.
The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Engineering Team
in achieving the objectives of the company with respect to mechanical
engineering designs for both internal and external clients. In doing
this, to ensure maximum commercial and technical effectiveness and
efficiency is maintained.
Key Responsibilities;-
* To contribute to co-operative working across disciplines in accordance
with the company's procedures, and contribute to multi-disciplinary
project teams, leading them when required.
* To contribute to ensuring that effective internal/external working
relationships are established and maintained with clients, sub-contractors
and specialist suppliers. Ensuring that confidentiality is observed
and maintained when dealing with private/confidential correspondence,
reports, statements, records, other documents and information.
* To ensure the effective use of company resources and sub-contract
packages in accordance with individual project cost plans.
* Prepare estimates for the implementation of mechanical services.
Carry out site surveys to identify the clients needs and requirements,
making recommendations as necessary.
* Produce and develop designs for mechanical services. Ensure that
designs meet user requirements, cost limits and time scales. Contribute
to the preparation of Health & Safety method statements and
risk assessments in respect to construction work.
* Produce tender enquiry documents in respect of contracts for the
provision of mechanical services.
* Monitor and comment on sub-contractors work.
* Contribute to the Engineering Team by attending as and when required
regular team meetings an courses to ensure that changes in legislation
and company policies are fully complied with. Provide a professional
and high quality service in accordance with the company's Quality
Assurance procedures.
Candidate Specification;-
* At least an HNC in Mechanical Engineering, together with at least
3 years post-qualification experience.
* Broad experience in the design, installation and management of
building services.
* Working knowledge of current legislation and practices ion all
elements associated with Mechanical Building services.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Experience in the high technology or industrial sector of Mechanical
Services Design.
* To be conversant with one or more of the following;-
- Computerised Building Management Systems
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Domestic Hot and Cold water systems
- Health & Safety legislation
- Design Calculations Software
SALARY: £30,000 - £38,000 (doe)
BENEFITS: Pension + Private Health + Death in Service Benefits +
Car Allowance |
| Salary
up to £38,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Chippenham |
| Permanent
3004 |
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Title
Supplier Development Manager |
Our
client is seeking a Supplier Development Manager for this fantastic
opportunity based in their Bath office.
Purpose of the job:
* To focus on building a continuously improving global vendor community
that is part of an integrated and automated supply chain able to
meet, and continue to meet, the requirements of our customers with
competitive total cost of supply.
* Working within an established team responsible for leading and
managing the purchasing initiatives required within the new product
development process and major product extension/enhancement programs.
Will also lead material cost improvement (value analysis) through
the product development process.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Develop strategic relationships with supply base
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Product
Development, Supply Management, Material Planning, Operations and
external suppliers
*Manage the material cost, lead-time, capital investment, design
effort, quality and testing initiatives within the selected supply
base
* Negotiate and analyse material costs and capital investments relative
to targets
* Assist Finance in creating and maintaining product pricing models;
maintain 'project book' of supplier quotes, correspondence, purchase
orders etc.
* Facilitate resolution of design, quality and price or delivery
issues with the supply base throughout the development process
* Manage SQP audit process at suppliers and identify improvements
plans (i.e. reliability, delivery performance and documentation)
* Identify process improvements, develop solutions & implement
those changes
* Identify and implement cost saving projects
* Understand interpersonal relationships and impact of actions/decisions
on suppliers and colleagues in all locations.
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| Salary
c. £30,000 p.a. (+ company car)
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| Location
Bath |
| Permanent
2991 |
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Title
Electronics Design Engineer |
Our
client is a well established organisation and they are currently
looking to recruit two Electronic Design Engineers.
The two positions are for candidates with different levels of skills
and experience;-
Level One: Graduate with 1 to 4 years relevant experience.
Salary - £22,000 to £25,000 plus benefits, depending
on experience.
Level Two: More senior role requiring at least 4 to 6 years relevant
experience.
Salary - £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits, depending
on experience.
Job Summary;-
The company's products incorporate state of the art electronic designs
incorporating single chip microcontrollers and ASICs. The applications
at the company are varied and include actuator control electronics
and Fieldbus network communication.
As an Electronics design Engineer in the company, you will be involved
in the hardware and software design of their electronics modules.
Key Aspects of the Role;-
* Working as a member of the Electronics team.
* Involved in the design and implementation of electronics designs.
* Design and test of electronics designs to ensure product requirements
are met.
* Detailed hardware and software design involved.
* Design skills in embedded microcontroller applications.
* Experience in development of wireless based products would be
an advantage.
* Some overseas travel may be required.
Candidate Specification;-
* Minimum high grade Bachelor Hons Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic
Engineering.
* Experience in industry, post graduating, working as an Electronics
Design Engineer.
* Some knowledge of, or experience in, the following fields would
be desirable;-
- Software design using high level languages (ie: C, C++ for embedded
microcontrollers)
- Digital electronics design including microcontroller applications.
- Analogue electronics design.
- Design experience in embedded wireless applications.
- Designs to meet internationally recognised approvals standards.
- Design for manufacture.
- CAD systems in particular Viewlogic/Pads. |
| Salary
up to £40,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Bath |
| Permanent
2978 |
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Title
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer |
Do
you have previous Mechanical & Electrical Engineering experience
gained within the Building Services industry?
Are you interested in getting involved with Environmental Engineering?
...Then please do not hesitate to contact us, regarding this exciting
and excellent opportunity!
Our client is a pioneering practice founded in 2002 by an Engineer
who has won numerous awards for Environmental Engineering. The practice
offers fully integrated structural, environmental and building services
engineering to support architects in the design of quality buildings.
The practice has a clear agenda to promote sustainability in the
design, construction and operation of buildings.
They are currently looking to recruit an intermediate/senior M&E
Engineer who has previous experience gained in the Building Services,
Structural or Design sphere. Relevant project experience would also
be a great benefit as you will be expected to pick up incoming projects
and run with them.
Candidates who are enthusiastic self starters and who have the
capability to innovate, challenge, embrace new ideas and of course,
have an interest for green and environmentally friendly engineering
projects, would be ideal for this opportunity.
Their offices are located in a rural and picturesque location.
Competitive Salary and Benefits on offer.
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| Salary
c.£40,000 + Benefits
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| Location
Bath |
| Permanent
2836 |
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