Sarah Lane's jobs
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Heating Engineer
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
£33000 per annum, Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided
Responsibilities:
Heating Engineer - Domestic Appliances Are you somebody who loves variety in your workload, and can travel throughout Gloucester, Hereford and North Wales to service and maintain a broad range of heating products including Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel? If you’re also happy to stay away from home for up to 4 nights per week, then this could be just the job for you. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. But you will also be required to diagnose faults and repair appliances, and also maintain products, in a timely and cost effective manner. You will have a great deal of autonomy but also have the opportunity to work as part of team, with professionals in the office to handle all administration and order all parts. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and all of your overnight accommodation will be paid for up front. Job Responsibilities: To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit. To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault, which will then be charged on site to the customer. To ensure the end user’s safety in accordance with all the relevant regulations for installation and use. To issue any safety notices if required and to inform the relevant personnel and complete the company’s required paperwork after each client visit. The service engineer is responsible for recording all of the tests and work carried out as well as the faults found. This recording will need to be completed on the laptop/iPad and uploaded regularly to the company’s database. Required Skills and Certifications: Proven experience of working with heating appliances or servicing comparable equipment in the field. CCN1 (Domestic Core Gas Safety), HTR1 (Gas Fires & Wall Heaters), CONGLP1 (LPG Changeover) GAS SAFE requirements (OFTEC also an advantage) Valid, clean UK driving licence Personal Attributes: Well developed interpersonal skills Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Excellent levels of customer service in person and via the telephone Be confident in discussing payment requirements with customers face to face. Proactive approach to keeping records and reports up to date. Diplomatic nature to ensure company policy is followed and customers are left satisfied. Knowledge of software programmes including email and Word. Flexibility to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Associated Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri with overnight stays required
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Warehouse Operative
Honiton, Devon, England
£19000 - £20000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Company Bonus, Subsidised Leisure
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Warehouse Operative The Opportunity: Working within a lovely company with a well run, efficient Warehouse in Honiton. You will be picking and packing of goods, occasionally requiring heavy lifting. It is essential that you can operate a computerised stock control system, and are happy to deal with customers over the phone. Job Responsibilities: Receiving daily work sheets and picking and packing a variety of small and large items onto pallets and into vans for delivery to site. Pre-assembling components into assemblies. Working in a team of Warehouse Operatives with a Supervisor and Depot Manager, requiring good team working skills. Moving pre-assembled work into the appropriate picking area. Pack & check consignments when required/rota. Answering customer queries and working with the company’s office based staff to ensure that the packed goods are ready for despatch and right first time. Receiving and unloading deliveries and allocating into stores as appropriate. Ensure customer returns are processed within 3 days of receipt. Ensure vendor returns are actioned. Help erect the show stand (nationally) when required, up to 16 times a year. General warehouse housekeeping- help promote the 5’s; sort, set in order, shine, standardise & sustain. Preferred Skills: Experienced in Warehouse picking and packing IT literate with experience of CRM systems / computerised stock control systems Good telephone manner and happy speaking to customers over the phone Associated Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday 40 hour week
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Warehouse Manager
Tiverton, Devon, England
£30000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, parking
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Warehouse Manager The Opportunity: Are you an energetic, enthusiastic and highly experienced Warehouse Manager with strong people management skills and experience of SAP? If so, we have a great, Devon based opportunity to manage in excess of 30 staff and 2 shift supervisors. The role will be based at Tiverton with responsibility for Health & Safety, quality, all stock movements, hygiene and housekeeping of the Warehouse and Distribution teams. Keeping final product, material losses and damages to a minimum, ensuring equipment is maintained. Job Responsibilities: Effectively lead the warehouse and distribution teams Work closely with an outsourced and off site transport and planning Develop team leaders to ensure SAP capability is cascaded through direct reports. Monitoring yields in SAP report and identifying opportunities for savings whilst investigating. Ensure all deliveries are on time and in full (OTIF) Follow the weekly production schedule, flagging any issues that may cause disruption to the warehouse management and/or deliveries Carry-out PDR’s & reviews for staff and Shift Managers. Assist in developing work instructions, team assessment and performance monitoring and training records. Preferred Skills: SAP warehouse management essential, including stock-taking Having the ability to coach and develop others to improve performance is essential. Lead from the front Health & Safety awareness Sound knowledge of good manufacturing practices BRC standards in warehousing Personal Attributes: Strong people management skills Excellent communication skills The ability to multitask Working Hours: 8am-4pm Monday to Friday
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Procurement Specialist
Exeter, Devon, England
25000
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The Company: The role is responsible for the replenishment of a number of large warehouses worldwide, via the communication with vendors over a huge selection of products. The position will manage the whole procurement process, from PO creation to receipt exception management with our extensive international supply base to ensure timely receipt and high fill rate achievement levels. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all purchase requisitions are approved and converted to purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods Resolve or escalate inbound supply issues to relevant departments and/or management Keep records relating to the key stages of each procurement activity via Excel and ERP so excellent data integrity skills are required. Ensure data integrity with our system landscape Support product launches and promotional activities by ensuring sufficient and timely stock availability Be the first port of call to resolve all critical supplier issues and work with procurement management to implement strategies to avoid issues reoccurring Support the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures necessary to ensure a continuously smooth supply chain Skills: Experience in raising purchase orders and managing supplier delivery schedules. Experience in direct procurement and / or commodity management. Working knowledge of procurement best practice. A continuous drive to improve procurement and planning processes. Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) Personal Attributes: Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to plan and organise effectively Good analytical and problem solving skills A methodical and structured approach to work. IT competence including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel user skills The Benefits: Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday – due to Covid-19 this role will predominantly be home based, until the situation improves and it will then return to an office based position on the outskirts of Exeter. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Quality Controller
Exeter, Devon, England
£26000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, 20 days holiday, small friendly team environment
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Quality Controller (FMCG / Drinks) As a Quality Controller within the Food and Drinks sector you will be responsible for quality standards throughout the production process including sampling products and finished products as well as uploading all of the associated information onto the company database. You will have some previous experience of Quality Control or Quality Assurance within the FMCG or Drinks manufacturing industry. Job Responsibilities: • Carrying out pre and post bottling tests • Undertaking end of shelf-life verification tests • Daily, weekly, and monthly calibration of lab equipment • Preparing daily paperwork for production • Carrying out daily good manufacturing practice and hygiene audits • Packing on the production line as and when required as we are very small team and all ‘muck in’ as required. Preferred Skills: • A foundation of experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance gained within the food or drinks industry • Organised, reliable, and responsible • Excellent attention to detail • Good communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Full UK driving licence is preferable, due to rural location of our site Associated Benefits: Company Pension 20 days holiday Small, friendly and committed team environment Working Hours: 40 hour week, Monday to Friday
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Copywriter
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
£30000 per annum, Benefits: Huge potential growth!
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Copywriter We are a young, innovative, rapidly growing SME within the cosmetics industry, and with an ambitious future ahead we are seeking a creative, talented and inspired Copywriter to be the VOICE of our Brand. Working across 3 brands within both the B2B and B2C sector, you will be our in-house creative storyteller, bringing our brands and products to life with engaging, meaningful content relevant to each audience. Responsibilities: TONE OF VOICE and COPYWRITING Defining what our brand tone of voice is for our brands relevant to their individual audiences You will embody our brands and understand how to curate engaging copy relevant to each audience in line with defined tone of voice Set the tone of voice and key comms including USPs for all new collections and new product launches Producing campaign copy for all new product launches, collection launches, sales and promos including collection names, tag lines, product descriptions etc. Support the social media team with simple TOV guidelines relevant for social captions Strategy for blog content across all brands - pitching story ideas for approval and writing blog pieces (with input from digital agency for SEO) Sourcing and managing freelance support when required Experience and knowledge required: Evidence of developing TOV for brands and bringing a brand to life through copy Experience of copy writing for the beauty industry and DTC brands Must have a creative passion and know how to embody a brand and ensure content is created according to that aesthetic Ability and confidence in managing internal processes and main stakeholders Impeccable attention to detail, forward planning skills and problem solving all with a positive outlook Proofing skills essential Excellent verbal and written English skills Highly organised. You will facilitate focus, accuracy and quality in the relentlessly fast paced environment Calm within a busy environment. You will be able to prioritise and adapt, multi-task effectively, juggle numerous projects and switch planning where required due to the reactive nature of the business
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Fabricator - Sheet Metal
Exeter, Devon, England
£15 - £15.25 per hour
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If you are an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator, wanting to work in a small, friendly team on some interesting projects, then we have just the job for you. You will need to have skills in: Folding (Press Brake) Punching (CNC Punch) Welding (MIG/TIG) Powder Coat Painting Hours: 7.45-16.45 Mon-Thu and 7.45-13.00 Fri Salary – £27K-£33K depending on experience Overtime – time & ¼ - regular as present
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Project & Design Coordinator
Honiton, Devon, England
£24000 - £29000 per annum, Benefits: Company Bonus, Pension, 23 days holiday
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The Opportunity: Are you a practical, ‘technical’ person with an inquisitive and engineering type of brain? Do you have proven customer service skills and the ability to manage a number of projects on the go at any one time? If you would like an office role in a busy environment dealing with customers and also using your ability to read technical drawings, interpret and disseminate information, and juggle a hundred and one things at a time: this could be just the role for you! You will provide a link between the design team and the company’s technical support functions whilst being a constant with the customer throughout the duration of the project. Job Responsibilities: • Advise estimating, sales and design teams of appropriate solutions to customer enquiries as and when required • Provide bespoke system solutions for complex projects as and when required • Ensure that the product and the instruction manuals supplied with systems provide all of the required installation information • Quality check system designs to ensure they meet the company’s standards • Contribute towards product development improvements through sharing of feedback and attending new product workshops when required Preferred Skills: • Knowledge of heating system design and/or installation would be useful, or some exposure to the building / construction industry • Excellent levels of customer service • AutoCAD or equivalent knowledge with the ability to read and interpret drawings Personal Attributes: • Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office • Strong attention to detail Associated Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays Company Summer and Christmas Parties 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday
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Marine Diesel Engineer
Southampton, Southampton, England
£30000 - £310000 per annum
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Marine Diesel Engineer The Opportunity: Are you an experienced Marine Engineer, with a sound knowledge of diesel engines, looking for a fairly autonomous role which combines working within the business and travelling to various client sites throughout the UK and possibly Europe? You will carry out workshop and on site activities on various commercial marine engineering sites, supporting all products and services. You will carry out servicing, inspection, maintenance and diagnostics of diesel marine products to the highest standard. Job Responsibilities: To carry out servicing, inspection, maintenance and diagnostics of this well established diesel marine engineering company Complete documentation correctly and in a timely manner. To ensure the scope and timing of assigned tasks are understood, completed as per requirements and in accordance with relevant working procedures. To work in accordance with current quality procedures and advise any errors or variances to the Aftersales Support Manager. To maintain all tools and equipment in a clean and usable condition; return tools and equipment to the appropriate storage area(s) when not being used. Preferred Skills: General knowledge of diesel engines and a background in the sale and managing of spare parts, preferably in the marine sector. Experience in Parts Sales, ideally in the marine sector. Marine parts experience. Engine knowledge. Personal Attributes: Associated Benefits: 20 Days holiday + Bank holidays Company van, mobile and laptop Fuel card and overnight expenses Pension
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Graphic Designer
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Huge potential growth!
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Graphic Designer / Creative Designer We are a young, innovative, rapidly growing SME within the cosmetics industry, and with an ambitious future ahead we are seeking a creative, talented and inspired Mid Weight Graphic Designer. Working across 3 brands within both the B2B and B2C sector, you will create innovative Graphics across design, print and web platforms. You will be an experienced aspiring Junior or Mid Weight Graphic Designer / Creative Designer with experience within the Cosmetics, Fashion or Retail sectors. Responsibilities: Two positions exist: one of the roles will include a specific focus on the New Product Development plans of the business, and this role will require experience and expertise in packaging design and product artwork. The other position will be to work on existing brands within this well known brand, influencing the style, colour, and imagery of our brands and translating all this into our main marketing channels. You will lead on all aesthetic and content creation for our 3 brands, being responsible for all design elements for campaigns from concept to delivery including product and collection launches as well as input into concept creation and packaging/artwork Design elements may include magazine ads, social content (for our 500k+ followers), email newsletters, video editing, website updates and banners, event design and packaging artwork Website design updates Managing brand guidelines and consistency including globally Active participation in NPD and responsible for packaging design and working with suppliers Constantly finding ways to evolve our brands and keep them looking fresh and relevant Experience: 2-3 years’ experience of professional design (including for one of the two roles packaging/product artwork) Knowledge of, or interest in, the beauty industry Advanced skills in Adobe CC: InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator Positive, confident and passionate individual who is able to adapt easily when facing obstacles, enjoys a challenge such as new product launches on incredible short timescales and thrives in a collaborative environment where sometimes pressure to perform can be intense, but the satisfaction of achievement is also huge Super organised individual and can manage their own time efficiently Knows how to embody a brand and create design work according to that aesthetic
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HR Manager
Exeter, Devon, England
£50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance
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HR Manager The Opportunity: If you are a supportive and hands on HR Manager or HRBP looking to further develop your career within an innovative, forward thinking digital / technology business with a national presence, then this Exeter based opportunity could be the exciting role you seek. Your primary focus will be on developing employees and managers, providing professional HR advice and support, ensuring that the company manages risk appropriately. The business is a fast paced, agile and rapidly changing scene, so we need somebody who is resilient, flexible, and has the propensity to tolerate occasional ambiguity! Job Responsibilities: Contribute to development of the Group HR strategy and annual people plan In conjunction with managers, identify & implement critical HR solutions to ensure right people, right place, right time for all teams Provision of expert guidance to managers on implementation of company HR policies Full line management responsibility for HR Adviser(s) Ensure GDPR compliance for all activities in scope Maintain a focus on continuous improvement in the delivery of services in a collaborative style Coach and support managers to develop their skills through management of every day HR issues Support the Company’s performance management culture, including coaching of managers In collaboration with Central HR team, identify & deliver new development solutions to enhance skills & knowledge within your location Ensure all organisational change management activity is supported appropriately Lead local talent management initiatives in collaboration with Central HR team Provide expert guidance for local management on application of HR policy and employment legislation Preferred Skills Required: At least 5 years Human Resources experience advising line management both strategically and tactically Understanding of employment legislation and how to apply this within a commercial work environment Experience of HR Databases (Workday would be an advantage) PC Literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri To apply, or to find out more information, please call Sarah Lane on 07920 019160 or click on one of the "apply" buttons
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Heating Engineer - Yorkshire
Barnsley, Barnsley, England
£33000 per annum, Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided
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Heating Engineer - Domestic Appliances Are you somebody who loves variety in your workload, and can travel throughout South and West Yorkshire to service and maintain a broad range of heating products including Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel? If you’re also happy to stay away from home for up to 4 nights per week, then this could be just the job for you. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. But you will also be required to diagnose faults and repair appliances, and also maintain products, in a timely and cost effective manner. You will have a great deal of autonomy but also have the opportunity to work as part of team, with professionals in the office to handle all administration and order all parts. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and all of your overnight accommodation will be paid for up front. Job Responsibilities: To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit. To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault, which will then be charged on site to the customer. To ensure the end user’s safety in accordance with all the relevant regulations for installation and use. To issue any safety notices if required and to inform the relevant personnel and complete the company’s required paperwork after each client visit. The service engineer is responsible for recording all of the tests and work carried out as well as the faults found. This recording will need to be completed on the laptop/iPad and uploaded regularly to the company’s database. Required Skills and Certifications: Proven experience of working with heating appliances or servicing comparable equipment in the field. CCN1 (Domestic Core Gas Safety), HTR1 (Gas Fires & Wall Heaters), CONGLP1 (LPG Changeover) CPA1 – Combustion Analysis GAS SAFE requirements (OFTEC also an advantage) The following qualifications whilst not essential, would be an advantage: o Part P Electrical Safety o Electrical safe isolation o HETAS Certification o Hetas H002 (Solid fuel regulations and Standards) o Hetas H003 (Dry Appliance Installer) o Hetas H004 (Wet Appliance installer) o Hetas H006 (Internal twin wall chimney system installer) Valid, clean UK driving licence Personal Attributes: Well developed interpersonal skills Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Excellent levels of customer service in person and via the telephone Be confident in discussing payment requirements with customers face to face. Proactive approach to keeping records and reports up to date. Diplomatic nature to ensure company policy is followed and customers are left satisfied. Knowledge of software programmes including email and Word. Flexibility to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Associated Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri with overnight stays required To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Heating Engineer - Midlands
Coventry, Coventry, England
£33000 per annum, Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided
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Heating Engineer - Domestic Appliances Are you somebody who loves variety in your workload, and can travel throughout the Midlands to service and maintain a broad range of heating products including Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel? If you’re also happy to stay away from home for up to 4 nights per week, then this could be just the job for you. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. But you will also be required to diagnose faults and repair appliances, and also maintain products, in a timely and cost effective manner. You will have a great deal of autonomy but also have the opportunity to work as part of team, with professionals in the office to handle all administration and order all parts. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and all of your overnight accommodation will be paid for up front. Job Responsibilities: To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit. To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault, which will then be charged on site to the customer. To ensure the end user’s safety in accordance with all the relevant regulations for installation and use. To issue any safety notices if required and to inform the relevant personnel and complete the company’s required paperwork after each client visit. The service engineer is responsible for recording all of the tests and work carried out as well as the faults found. This recording will need to be completed on the laptop/iPad and uploaded regularly to the company’s database. Required Skills and Certifications: Proven experience of working with heating appliances or servicing comparable equipment in the field. CCN1 (Domestic Core Gas Safety), HTR1 (Gas Fires & Wall Heaters), CONGLP1 (LPG Changeover) CPA1 – Combustion Analysis GAS SAFE requirements (OFTEC also an advantage) The following qualifications whilst not essential, would be an advantage: o Part P Electrical Safety o Electrical safe isolation o HETAS Certification o Hetas H002 (Solid fuel regulations and Standards) o Hetas H003 (Dry Appliance Installer) o Hetas H004 (Wet Appliance installer) o Hetas H006 (Internal twin wall chimney system installer) Valid, clean UK driving licence Personal Attributes: Well developed interpersonal skills Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Excellent levels of customer service in person and via the telephone Be confident in discussing payment requirements with customers face to face. Proactive approach to keeping records and reports up to date. Diplomatic nature to ensure company policy is followed and customers are left satisfied. Knowledge of software programmes including email and Word. Flexibility to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Associated Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri with overnight stays required To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Senior Buyer
Exeter, Devon, England
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Senior Buyer The Company: Whilst predominantly working out of this global organisation's head office in Devon, as Commodity Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of international suppliers who support, and facilitate, the current and future goals of this hugely successful company. Your role will be to source suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing structures whilst ensuring that maximum quality standards are maintained, and subsequently monitor and manage ongoing vendor relationships. Using your ability to source new suppliers, negotiate contract and your ability to manage successful supplier relationships will all be fully relied upon. Job Responsibilities: Manage all commercial aspects of the vendor relationship. Negotiation and agreement of prices and commercial / contractual terms. Reporting on vendor performance as required. To minimise the Company’s spend on materials, services and components, conducive with maintaining adequate quality standards and delivery performance. To maximise on supplier capabilities to determine alternative materials, component designs, tooling, quality standards and delivery packaging where appropriate. To extend the concept of supplier quality assurance to enable materials and components to be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business. Communicate the philosophy of ownership and responsibility at source to the vendor base. Monitor performance of a portfolio of vendors and take appropriate actions to address any performance failures. Actively participate in new product development teams to influence the design in the use of materials and which will give lowest cost, best quality within shortest time. Preferred Skills: You will be an experienced Buyer and Supplier Manager, ideally possessing experience within a high volume Manufacturing or trading company (this would also hopefully either involve Electronic or Hydraulic component purchasing) International trading experience essential. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills Excellent negotiation skills You must be CIPS qualified with a minimum A Level standard of education Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Automation Engineer (Graduate)
Braunton, Devon, England
£25000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: Company Pension
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Automation Engineer (Graduate) Our client is a British manufacturer of engineered components who supply a variety of industrial, automotive and aerospace clients, and they have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join the engineering team. Components built by NDE are all custom made for the process and require a high level of custom-built equipment to operate. Assembly, test, and process flow equipment is designed in house by our small team of engineers, and it is within this team we have an opening for a highly enthusiastic individual that will be looking to grow and progress with the business. You will ideally be an Engineering Graduate with a keen interest in automation and the ability to programme systems to the advantage of the business. Job Responsibilities: Programming experience in Visual basic or similar systems PLC programming development ideally using Omron, Siemens or similar for initial process design right through to implementation and test Experience with software setup and development ideally for electrical test equipment Experience with setup of electrical hardware ideally for test and automation equipment Advanced level methodical fault findingWell-practiced at reading/understanding and documenting technical drawings and wiring schematics Skills Required: PLC programming development ideally using Omron, Siemens or similar for initial process design right through to implementation and test Experience with software setup and development ideally for electrical test equipment Experience with setup of electrical hardware ideally for test and automation equipment Advanced level methodical fault finding Well-practiced at reading/understanding and documenting technical drawings and wiring schematics Excellent communication and literacy skills A team player Personal Attributes: Degree level and ideally with some experience in a manufacturing environment HNC/HND with minimum three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
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Continuous Improvement Officer
Exeter, Devon, England
£24000 - £25000 per annum, Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, 23 days hol, staff discounts and death in service cover
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Continuous Improvement Officer The Opportunity: Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager of this large Exeter based manufacturer of high quality British products, you will focus your attentions on the process improvements within the commercial and operational function of the business. This will mean undertaking CI assessments on various administrative functions, and making recommendations for process improvements throughout the entire operation. You will be expected to deliver on strategic targets coaching, training and assessing others working across departmental boundaries leading multi-functional teams through process improvement projects. Working with the relevant departments to develop, set the pace and implement business transformational change and continuous improvement strategy with sensitivity towards the organisational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes. Job Responsibilities: Lead, with the CI Manager, the creation and implementation of best practice operational processes and procedures to aid and improve organisation performance. Develop a robust culture for waste reduction and process improvements Implement and support cultural change across the organisation and drive business improvement Lead Kaizen events to methodically action business improvements Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Preferred Skills: Relevant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Waste Reduction methods Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification advantageous Background in process improvement or project management Personal Attributes: Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Commercially and financially aware High degree of computer literacy, particularly able to use Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and other communications software such a MS Teams Proven stakeholder management and communication skills Associated Benefits Competitive Salary 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Design Engineer
Exeter, Devon, England
£25000 - £29000 per annum, Benefits: Early Friday Finish, 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, Subsidised staff restaurant
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Solidworks Design Engineer Are you a talented Mechanical Design Engineer, with experience of Solidworks, then this Somerset based could be the perfect opportunity for you. It is a permanent job, and will require somebody to be in the office within this busy engineering company on a daily basis reporting in the Engineering Director. Candidates must have experience in Solidworks and either live in the vacinity already or be prepared to relocate to the Somerset area. Job Responsibilities: You will be required to work closely with the Commercial and Project teams to ensure new products/projects are delivered on time and in budget, whilst closely supporting your client base offering design support and technical advice. Close liaison with suppliers will be essential to ensure products are designed for manufacture and meet all technical & commercial requirements. Your key role will be to design new and develop existing products, producing both 2D drawings/3D models for parts & assemblies. Design fixtures/tooling to aid in the manufacture of company products. Preferred Skills: Educated to HNC level or above in Design Engineering. Fully trained in Solidworks. A minimum of 2 year's experience in a Design role within a manufacturing company. The ability to manage multiple design projects at once and deliver them on time. Working Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Mon-Thurs, 8.30am-1.00pm Friday To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Administrator, Warehousing
Honiton, Devon, England
£20000 - £21000 per annum
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Administrator to the Purchasing Team If you are a strong administrator with excellent database, organisational and customer support skills, able to liaise with multiple departments and talk to people generally, then we have a lovely role available for you now. Your role will be to fully support the warehousing and supply chain specialists within this busy Honiton based business. Responsibilities: To be the point of contact for enquiries raised by key departments in relation to product queries, descriptions and product availability including due dates. To regularly update and maintain product delivery dates to ensure key departments have the information they need about stock availability when liaising with customers. Contacting suppliers for relevant information/reports relating to product due dates. Build and maintain good relations with the warehouse team and suppliers, liaise on delivery discrepancies, stock enquiries and quality issues to ensure a positive outcome for the Company. Experience Required: Experience of multitasking and working independently as well as part of a team. Strong numeracy and accuracy skills with excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skills. Excellent organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts over the phone and via email. Ability to communicate well at all levels. Working Hours: 40 hour week – 8.30-5 Mon-Fri To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons
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Heating Engineer
Scotland
£33000 per annum, Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, m
Responsibilities:
Domestic Heating Appliance Engineer - Scotland & Ireland THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the Technical Customer Services Manager, you will work closely with an Exeter based Service team. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. The role will include diagnosing faults and repairing appliances in a timely and cost effective manner. You will ideally be located in Scotland (near either Glasgow or Edinburgh) as the role covers all of Scotland and will require travel to Ireland. There will, therefore, be a necessity to be away from home for up to 4 nights each week. You will have a great deal of autonomy but also have the opportunity to work as part of team, with professionals in the office to handle all administration and order all parts. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and all of your overnight accommodation will be paid for up front. The role will provide a fully equipped van, laptop/iPad and phone. Job Responsibilities: To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit. To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault, which will then be charged on site to the customer. To ensure the end user’s safety in accordance with all the relevant regulations for installation and use. To issue any safety notices if required and to inform the relevant personnel and complete the company’s required paperwork after each client visit. The service engineer is responsible for recording all of the tests and work carried out as well as the faults found. This recording will need to be completed on the laptop/iPad and uploaded regularly to the company’s database. Required Skills and Certifications: Proven experience of working with heating appliances or servicing comparable equipment in the field. CCN1 (Domestic Core Gas Safety), HTR1 (Gas Fires & Wall Heaters), CONGLP1 (LPG Changeover) CPA1 – Combustion Analysis GAS SAFE requirements (OFTEC also an advantage) The following qualifications whilst not essential, would be an advantage: o Part P Electrical Safety o Electrical safe isolation o HETAS Certification o Hetas H002 (Solid fuel regulations and Standards) o Hetas H003 (Dry Appliance Installer) o Hetas H004 (Wet Appliance installer) o Hetas H006 (Internal twin wall chimney system installer) Valid, clean UK driving licence Personal Attributes: Well developed interpersonal skills Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Excellent levels of customer service in person and via the telephone Be confident in discussing payment requirements with customers face to face. Proactive approach to keeping records and reports up to date. Diplomatic nature to ensure company policy is followed and customers are left satisfied. Knowledge of software programmes including email and Word. Flexibility to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Associated Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri with overnight stays required To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Heating Engineer
Scotland
£33000 per annum, Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, m
Responsibilities:
Domestic Heating Appliance Engineer - Scotland & Ireland THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the Technical Customer Services Manager, you will work closely with an Exeter based Service team. Your primary responsibility will be the completion of warranty and annual service work for Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel heating appliances. The role will include diagnosing faults and repairing appliances in a timely and cost effective manner. You will ideally be located in Scotland (near either Glasgow or Edinburgh) as the role covers all of Scotland and will require travel to Ireland. There will, therefore, be a necessity to be away from home for up to 4 nights each week. You will have a great deal of autonomy but also have the opportunity to work as part of team, with professionals in the office to handle all administration and order all parts. You’ll be provided with a fully equipped van and all of your overnight accommodation will be paid for up front. The role will provide a fully equipped van, laptop/iPad and phone. Job Responsibilities: To ensure all service and warranty calls are carried out in a professional, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the issues are properly and fully resolved during the first visit. To correctly identify the reason for the reported issue and determine whether that issue falls within a company manufacturing fault or an installation/user fault, which will then be charged on site to the customer. To ensure the end user’s safety in accordance with all the relevant regulations for installation and use. To issue any safety notices if required and to inform the relevant personnel and complete the company’s required paperwork after each client visit. The service engineer is responsible for recording all of the tests and work carried out as well as the faults found. This recording will need to be completed on the laptop/iPad and uploaded regularly to the company’s database. Required Skills and Certifications: Proven experience of working with heating appliances or servicing comparable equipment in the field. CCN1 (Domestic Core Gas Safety), HTR1 (Gas Fires & Wall Heaters), CONGLP1 (LPG Changeover) CPA1 – Combustion Analysis GAS SAFE requirements (OFTEC also an advantage) The following qualifications whilst not essential, would be an advantage: o Part P Electrical Safety o Electrical safe isolation o HETAS Certification o Hetas H002 (Solid fuel regulations and Standards) o Hetas H003 (Dry Appliance Installer) o Hetas H004 (Wet Appliance installer) o Hetas H006 (Internal twin wall chimney system installer) Valid, clean UK driving licence Personal Attributes: Well developed interpersonal skills Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment Excellent levels of customer service in person and via the telephone Be confident in discussing payment requirements with customers face to face. Proactive approach to keeping records and reports up to date. Diplomatic nature to ensure company policy is followed and customers are left satisfied. Knowledge of software programmes including email and Word. Flexibility to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Associated Benefits: 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Company Van, mobile and laptop all provided Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri with overnight stays required To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
