Sarah Lane's jobs
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Heating Systems Trainer
Honiton
£35000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, company bonus
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Heating Systems Trainer Do you have an extensive and accomplished career in Plumbing and Heating, but seek a new and exciting role imparting your knowledge to others in a training, instructing and developing role? If you have a charismatic personality and will not be afraid of showing your instructional videos on YouTube, on training videos or face to face with customers, colleagues and the general public, then this is JUST SUCH an exciting opportunity. Would you like to find out more? Then please get in touch. Job Responsibilities: In this role you will develop, deliver, and own provision of this renewables company’s technical training programme in order to support the installer development strategy and wider company growth plans. You will be required to deliver RQF level accredited training as well as other industry specific and internal training courses. Responsibility for the day to day running of our training centre is yours and most training provision will be carried out there, however the role will also require you to visit sites to support customers as well as providing training courses and presentations in remote venues. You will also be required to host online sessions, both live and recorded. You will be expected to maintain excellent technical knowledge and practical experience on specifying and installing various renewable heating systems. The role will require you to be a natural presenter and great communicator with all customers, both internal and external so you will need outstanding presentation skills. You will use these skills to deliver training to all customer types and to develop sales relationships and opportunities with external customers. You will need to be organised and methodical to ensure training plans are delivered in a structured way, and to make sure that we maintain compliance to pass external scrutiny and audits whilst also delivering a first-class customer service to trainees. Preferred Skills: High levels of proven experience as an all round Heating Engineer, being qualified and highly knowledgeable. Experience of the renewable sector would be ideal. Outstanding presentation skills and the ability to deliver and impart information to others. Confident IT skills including MS Powerpoint (although you will also have the support of the company’s Marketing Department) Ideally Accredited teaching qualification or an Assessor qualification Qualifications (desirable): Water Regs, Energy Efficiency, Hot Water Systems and Safety and a Level 3 Heat Pump Qualification Personal Attributes: Highly confident and outgoing nature, able to record and interact with people over the internet (YouTube, interactive videos etc) Organised and articulate. Flexible to travel from time to time to deliver training throughout the UK, occasional 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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Project Engineer
Honiton
£26000 - £28000 per annum, Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 wit
Responsibilities:
The Company: Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and consider yourself to be a great project based person who's used to working in a technical or engineering environment? Well, in this role you will be expected to be passionate and driven to deliver bespoke design solutions to customers by converting floor plans into bespoke heating designs using AutoCAD so that the designs are easy to install, operate and efficient to run. You will be technically skilled, and, ideally, have an understanding of H&V, UFH or Heat Pumps with a general knowledge of inductura products. It is also essential that you have the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously and work with the development team AND the customer on improving designs and seeing the installs through to completion. If required, there maybe the ongoing opportunity to undertake this role on a partly office based, partly home working basis. Job Responsibilities: Draft property floor layouts in line with information provided from our customers in AutoCAD Create system installation schematics in the form of underfloor heating tube layouts in AutoCAD Create heat loss assessments of properties in our in house design software Produce a bill of materials ready for shipment Ensure that the finished design is easy to install and runs in an efficient manner Check that renewable technologies, such as Heat Pumps, are sized appropriately for the property and meet government legislation Preferred Skills: You will also have a keen eye for detail and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD used within the construction industry. You will have the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner. Construction or H&V Industry knowledge or experience in heating systems is desirable. Technical knowledge of renewable technologies (particularly heat pumps and solar thermal). Personal Attributes: Innovative, focused and methodical. 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: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri 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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Supply Chain Manager
Honiton
£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Company Pension, performance bonus
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Supply Chain Manager The Supply Chain Manager of this customer focused company within the home improvements and renewables sector, will be responsible for the delivery of distribution, purchasing and customer support. The Supply Chain Manager creates a supportive, collaborative environment where a united and focused team has the motivation, capacity, capability and opportunity to work across the business to execute the business plan, learn and develop professionally and personally, and succeed in safety. You will be responsible for 16 staff within this highly successful SME, manage 40 key suppliers (and in the region of 200 global suppliers), with a stock holding value of £1.4 Million. Responsibilities: Supplier management: to ensure management of the supply chain by nurturing the relationships with our suppliers so that they are the best they can be, that communication is consistent and reliable and that stock control risks are mitigated to contribute to 100% OTIF inbound target Distribution: to deliver high customer satisfaction at optimal stockholding for the best balance between customer demand and working capital whilst maximising operational process efficiency delivering on time in full outbound deliveries and engineers’ field service visits to our customers To optimise warehousing space and stock turnover whilst ensuring the execution of distribution strategies so that capacity develops sustainably and safely as we grow Promote a positive and inclusive HS&E company culture, ensure that an HS&E policy is in place adhering to regulatory compliance & standards To ensure purchasing is conducted in a collaborative and professional manner, that our network of key supplier relationships is maintained and developed and to deliver annual cost savings to meet the agreed expectations of the business To monitor and report on key supply chain relationships, highlighting potential risks and proposing mitigating strategies Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Motivational leader with a track record of developing people and driving performance Experience with transport, logistics and warehousing practices is essential Strong negotiation and persuasive skills are necessary, especially in dealing with external stakeholders Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inform others Must be highly motivated and energetic with an ability to operate in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities Purchasing /procurement (e.g. CIPS) qualification is desirable Health and safety qualification such as IOSH advantageous Solution-focussed with ability to find simple answers to complex problems Experience with production processes and lean continuous improvement is desirable Business management experience and qualifications are beneficial (e.g. such as MBA) Benefits: Growing company with a clear vision and purpose 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 Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities Regular appraisals and coaching Company Summer and Christmas Parties Cyclescheme Customer Service Recognition Scheme Recruitment referral Scheme 10% membership discount for LED leisure Long Service Awards Institute of Customer Service Distinction IIP accredited for over 15 years
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Demand Analyst / Data Analyst
Exeter
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Data Analyst - SQL As a key member of the Forecasting and Planning team, the Analyst is responsible for using SQL (and laterly Python) to build the forecast and inventory system of this global distribution business. Responsibilities: Deliver business process change and improvements using SQL code within the company's planning system. Work collaboratively with Sales and Product Management teams to agree sales forecast Validate and enter the sales forecast into the company's planning tool Review Planning Parameters within the company's ERP systems, to achieve accurate forward plan and optimal inventory Analysis of data to identify issues and demand exceptions Publish and review department KPIs, investigate root cause and take appropriate corrective action Support network design reviews to ensure product flows are optimal Introduce process improvements to maximise forecasting effectiveness & efficiency Skills & Ability SQL coding and data analysis experience Database experience using MS Excel or Access Ideally supply chain or production planning experience Strong analytical skills Employee package consists of: - 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) - Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members) - Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)* - Cyclescheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)* - Staff purchases (cost +10%)* - Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service.
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Administrator, Purchasing
Cullompton
£18000 - £19000 per annum
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Administrator to the Purchasing Team If you are a strong administrator with excellent database and organisational 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 buyers and supply planners within this busy distribution 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. Analysing purchasing data to identify overdue orders. Contacting suppliers for relevant information/reports relating to product due dates. Using supplier data, supplier websites and internal communications, to accurately maintain or change product information when required and within set timescales. 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. Help the Purchasing Team process and transmit purchase orders whilst monitoring supplier and competitor inventory levels. 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 face to face. 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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Solidworks Design Engineer
Exeter
£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 Devon 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, overseeing a team and 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 Exeter 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 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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CAD Design & Project Engineer
Honiton
£26000 - £28000 per annum, Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 wit
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The Company: In this role you will be expected to be passionate and driven to deliver bespoke design solutions to customers by converting floor plans into bespoke heating designs using AutoCAD so that the designs are easy to install, operate and efficient to run. You will be technically skilled, and, ideally, have an understanding of H&V, UFH or Heat Pumps with a general knowledge of inductura products. It is also essential that you have the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously and work with the development team AND the customer on improving designs and seeing the installs through to completion. If required, there maybe the ongoing opportunity to undertake this role on a partly office based, partly home working basis. Job Responsibilities: Draft property floor layouts in line with information provided from our customers in AutoCAD Create system installation schematics in the form of underfloor heating tube layouts in AutoCAD Create heat loss assessments of properties in our in house design software Produce a bill of materials ready for shipment Ensure that the finished design is easy to install and runs in an efficient manner Check that renewable technologies, such as Heat Pumps, are sized appropriately for the property and meet government legislation Preferred Skills: You will also have a keen eye for detail and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD used within the construction industry. You will have the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner. Construction or H&V Industry knowledge or experience in heating systems is desirable. Technical knowledge of renewable technologies (particularly heat pumps and solar thermal). Personal Attributes: Innovative, focused and methodical. 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: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri 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
Brighton
£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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The Company: Are you somebody who loves variety in your workload, and can travel throughout the South East (ie. around Brighton and surrounding areas) 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 2-4 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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HR Advisor
South West England
£27000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Company Pension, Healthcare, subsidised coffee shop, staff discount on products
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HR Advisor Reporting to the HR Manager, supporting a well established and experienced senior management team, within a busy SME with 300 staff, this will be an integral role in a great HR Team. As one of four, you will help to support the HR function within this successful warehousing and distribution business to deliver a high quality, professional HR service to Managers and Team Members across the business. You will provide advice and guidance on all HR matters, including employee relations, training and development, and recruitment. Support the business caring for and working with our Teams to achieve strategic objectives and the individual goals of Team Members’. Main Responsibilities: To support each Team Member through their journey at our company and assist leaders to manage their teams in achieving strategic objectives and the personal goals of each Team member. To maintain and update HR systems and personal files, both paper based and electronic systems, supporting file audits as required to ensure files are up to date and legally compliant e.g. Home Office and GDPR. Maintain communications within the HR team and with the Warehouse Management team to support record keeping and information sharing Provide general support to the HR function and Managers on all HR issues including the production of paperwork, and overseeing HR processes. Manage case work including conducting formal meetings and managing employment relation processes including conduct /performance investigations and/or disciplinary hearings and grievance meetings, accident investigations, flexible working requests and mediation meetings. Ensuring legal process is followed and matters are documented and resolved appropriately. Provide general advice and support to enquiries from both Managers and Team Members. Support the recruitment process for the areas of the business you have ownership for, and organise recruitment campaigns, including writing job descriptions, advertising vacancies internally and with agencies, job boards and the Company website. Recording/filing/responding to applications and speculative enquires, recording referrals via the internal referral scheme, recording and filing applicants’ details, booking interviews, preparing interview and scoring documentation, attending and note taking during interviews, and supporting Managers to review and shortlist applications, and conduct interviews. To conduct starter and leaver processes including onboarding, inductions and exit interviews, processing documentation and providing feedback to Managers as required. Support the absence management process, participate in and support wellbeing initiatives in the business, produce reports in excel from the online HR system on a regular and ‘as required’ basis, to assist with the organisation of training including scheduling, and record keeping. Knowledge, skills and experience required: • At least two years practical experience in an HR Advisor/Officer or similar level role • Experience of managing employee relations case work in a similar work environment • Awareness of employment law and practical HR knowledge. • Experience advising line managers. • Aspirations for continuous professional and or personal development Desirable • CIPD Level 5 qualification or similar training and/or desire to complete Personal Attributes: Service Focus Integrity and Trust Problem Solving Approachability Interpersonal Skills Peer Relationships Process Management Conflict Management
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Production Operations Manager
Wellington
£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, early Friday finish
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Production Operations Manager The Opportunity: In this exciting new role within one of Somerset’s most established manufacturing sites, your role will be to lead the factory in such a way that ensures the balanced score card of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People are delivered in line with the business strategic objectives. If you have worked within a manufacturing environment where products are assembled together, working with manual processes (as opposed to a highly automated environment), then this could be just the role for you. Job Responsibilities: Able to demonstrate the leadership skills to manage the efficient running of the site, including HS&E, production, engineering, and QMS and to deliver our products at the highest quality and profitability. Analyse and manage the site budget. Direct labour and capex. Measurement and analysis of SMV’s, NCR’s, workforce manning and other metrics. Able to track and report variances to drive increased efficiencies.Measure the current production techniques, developing year on year improvement strategies. Develop short, mid, and long terms strategies to deliver future capacity. Leadership of site wide Lean principles and methodologies. Lead and develop the production teams, reviewing structures, capabilities, and succession planning. Streamline all processes to reduce waste and increase efficiencies. Lead new manufacturing initiatives, applying good manufacturing principles, organisation structure, leadership, sourcing and integration, production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies. Preferred Skills: Management Level 5 or above, or perhaps an Engineering Degree IOSH Management skills. Leader who sets the tone by personal example and excels in coaching and developing staff. Highly developed IT skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills. People skills including coaching and team building.Ability to introduce CI techniques and their use in a production environment. Personal Attributes: Strong manager who gains ‘buy in’ and empowers Strong financial understanding of manufacturing business with ability to communicate the KPIs to the team Leads through example with the team, colleagues and external contactsHas ability to be ‘hands on’/highly visible to the teamA n understanding of introducing CI techniques and their use in a production environment AssociateBenefits Compny Pension Life Assurance Working Hours: 39 hours per week – 0745-1645 Monday to Thursday and 0745-1245 Fridays
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Senior Production Manager
Martock
£45000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Early Friday finish
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Senior Production Manager The Opportunity: Taking the operational responsibility for manufacturing and dispatch within this successful cradle to grave engineering organisation. You must ensure that structured processes are used to streamline and develop a more efficient production site, including dispatch and stores. In addition to utilising your knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques within an engineering assembly environment, you’ll be a first class leader of people with a process-orientated leadership style. Job Responsibilities: To lead and support the production team to ensure the day-to-day running of the manufacturing areas and ensure production targets are met. This also includes daily responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of plant, building, and grounds. Identify, initiate, and implement continuous improvement activities. Drive change to improve productivity as well as efficiency through recommending and implementing change in working methods, tooling, and plant. Set goals and coach manufacturing staff, and regularly evaluate performance and results so goals are met. Maintain standards of discipline in line with company procedures. Set and maintain consistent 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise, Stick) and housekeeping standards in the manufacturing area. Maintain and develop the ERP system. Preferred Skills: Minimum qualification HND / HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline. A management degree or NVQ level 4 or above. Extensive experience from qualified work in production and a minimum of 5 years managerial experience within a medium-sized manufacturing organisation. ERP systems (preferably, experience of Monitor). Experience of working in a global organisation is an advantage. Business-minded and productively driven. Proven ability in modern change management techniques. Ability to lead a team through a coaching leadership style and understands how to manage different personalities and high-performing talents as a team . Personal Attributes: High level of interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Skilled relationship builder with ability to build trust and contribute to positive relationships. Analytical skills, with the ability to identify cause and effect, evaluate alternative solutions, solve problems and link to the wider context. Action-and result-orientated way of working. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Digital and IT literate, fully confident in Microsoft Office packages. Associated Benefits: Company Pension Staff Parking Working Hours: Hours 8-5 M-T, 8-3.30 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. Salary £45000-50000
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Procurement Planner
Exeter
22000-28000
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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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Supply Planning Specialist
Exeter
22000-28000
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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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Export / Freight Controller
Exeter
Dependent on experience
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Freight Controller The Company: If you are looking to fully utilise your export freight experience in a role which truly involves the movement of goods globally, then this opportunity could be just the one you seek. You will work with your manager to import and export goods internationally, using a variety of freight methods and a number of suppliers across dozens of routes. A superb opportunity for an ambitious and confident export specialist at a very exciting time in the company’s growth and in the changing world of the movement of goods. Job Responsibilities: Part of the Freight Team, responsible for all aspects of Import, Export and Domestic Freight. This is a hands-on role requiring a working knowledge of Customs Legislation in this area of business. Arrange quotations for export customer services as required and negotiate freight rates. Management of supporting documentation and relevant database for “Suppliers’ Declarations”. Provide guidance on export requirements, i.e. documentation; customs controls; Incoterms, wooden packaging regulations, commodity codes, customs updates etc. Oversee domestic shipments via group providers. Supervise costs against set tariffs - sign off transport invoices. Plan and instruct carriers to meet transport requirements and prepare relevant booking confirmations and documentation on EXW/FOB/CIF terms from European and International suppliers. Process documentation for import shipments providing agents with clear and accurate customs clearance instructions. Obtain suppliers declarations for import purposes and update products on Business Central and control database. Preferred Skills: Be a good team player with strong communication and ICT skills. Have experience in a similar role. Further to this you will need to be familiar with all forms of Export & Import Documentation inc, Incoterms, HMRC Regulations. Personal Attributes: Be highly organised with a methodical approach. Have the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet tight deadlines. Associated Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 23 days holiday (increasing to 26 days with service) plus public holidays, staff discounts and death in service cover. In addition there is structured training and the potential for career progression within our growing dynamic company. Working Hours: 8.30am to 5pm
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Heating Appliance Engineer
Birmingham
£33000 per annum
Responsibilities:
The Company: Are you somebody who loves variety in your workload, and can travel throughout Central England (ie Birmingham and surrounding areas) 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 2-4 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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Supply Planning Specialist
Exeter
22000-28000
Responsibilities:
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.
