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Jobs in Ross-On-Wye

Jobs in Ross-On-Wye

• Disability Assessor - Gloucester

  Gloucester

  £32000 - £35800 per annum, Benefits: Excellent benefits

  Responsibilities:

  Disability Assessor – Gloucester Starting Salary – £32,000 (OTE £35,800) Permanent Contract – Full/Part time available (NMC/HCPC/GMC registered) Our team at Meridian Business support are looking for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Paramedics for an exciting role working with Ascenti. This role as a Disability Assessors lets you will enjoy a structured working week allowing a great work life balance, a rewarding salary of £32,000 - £35,800 + on target earnings of up to £1,600 and the opportunity to progress your career in new ways. About the role Working as a Disability Assessor is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a communication and patient focused environment. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Holding consultations with people over the phone making a claim for the Personal Independent Payment (PIP) benefit in relation to a long-term disability or condition. Conducting a thorough functional medical assessment of their disability or condition. Using your strong communications skills to learn more about how their disability affects them. Working with a varied caseload and complex conditions including physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairments. Producing comprehensive and impartial evidence based reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to help them ensure that people receive the right benefits and support. Working autonomously to manage your clinic and consultations, free from admin tasks like sending patient letters or calling people who do not show up. Linking in with your regional support network and our wider team of likeminded healthcare professionals as you need to. Requirements To qualify for this role you must be an experienced healthcare professional with: Full registration with the relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GMC). A minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience. Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. A positive, empathetic, and professional manner. Strong computer and IT skills. The ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable in your approach. You do not need any previous experience as a disability assessor, as you will receive full comprehensive training all whilst earning your full-time salary. We will give you all the training, skills and support that you need to thrive in your role as a Disability Assessor. Benefits 25 days of annual leave. Bonuses of up to £2,000 annually. Flexible day-time, weekday hours that fit around your life. The choice to work weekends and earn rewarding overtime payments. Progression opportunities with a clear banding and pay structure. Access to our award winning clinical training and development resources. Split role opportunities for physiotherapists. Revalidation support for nurses. Healthcare cash plan enabling you to claim back on costs such as dental. Free and discounted physio. Bupa Rewards scheme with savings across thousands of brands. Pension scheme with salary exchange agreement option. Free counselling and support services. Company-wide and regional social events. Great team dynamics and a supportive clinical culture. Less admin tasks and more autonomy in your role. Adapting to Covid-19 Due to coronavirus the nature of this role has temporarily changed. Instead of working from a clinic location and meeting claimants in person, our Disability Assessors are currently holding consultations over the phone. For more information please get in touch. As we are currently operating remotely, your interview will be done virtually or over the phone as well as your training if you are successful.   If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email  Ged Walsh – 07 464 542 015 / Liverpool_resourcers @ meridianbs.co.uk  

• Disability Assessor - Cheltenham

  Cheltenham

  £32000 - £35800 per annum, Benefits: Excellent benefits

  Responsibilities:

  Disability Assessor – Cheltenham Starting Salary – £32,000 (OTE £35,800) Permanent Contract – Full/Part time available (NMC/HCPC/GMC registered) Our team at Meridian Business support are looking for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Paramedics for an exciting role working with Ascenti. This role as a Disability Assessors lets you will enjoy a structured working week allowing a great work life balance, a rewarding salary of £32,000 - £35,800 + on target earnings of up to £1,600 and the opportunity to progress your career in new ways. About the role Working as a Disability Assessor is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a communication and patient focused environment. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Holding consultations with people over the phone making a claim for the Personal Independent Payment (PIP) benefit in relation to a long-term disability or condition. Conducting a thorough functional medical assessment of their disability or condition. Using your strong communications skills to learn more about how their disability affects them. Working with a varied caseload and complex conditions including physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairments. Producing comprehensive and impartial evidence based reports for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to help them ensure that people receive the right benefits and support. Working autonomously to manage your clinic and consultations, free from admin tasks like sending patient letters or calling people who do not show up. Linking in with your regional support network and our wider team of likeminded healthcare professionals as you need to. Requirements To qualify for this role you must be an experienced healthcare professional with: Full registration with the relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/GMC). A minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience. Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. A positive, empathetic, and professional manner. Strong computer and IT skills. The ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable in your approach. You do not need any previous experience as a disability assessor, as you will receive full comprehensive training all whilst earning your full-time salary. We will give you all the training, skills and support that you need to thrive in your role as a Disability Assessor. Benefits 25 days of annual leave. Bonuses of up to £2,000 annually. Flexible day-time, weekday hours that fit around your life. The choice to work weekends and earn rewarding overtime payments. Progression opportunities with a clear banding and pay structure. Access to our award winning clinical training and development resources. Split role opportunities for physiotherapists. Revalidation support for nurses. Healthcare cash plan enabling you to claim back on costs such as dental. Free and discounted physio. Bupa Rewards scheme with savings across thousands of brands. Pension scheme with salary exchange agreement option. Free counselling and support services. Company-wide and regional social events. Great team dynamics and a supportive clinical culture. Less admin tasks and more autonomy in your role. Adapting to Covid-19 Due to coronavirus the nature of this role has temporarily changed. Instead of working from a clinic location and meeting claimants in person, our Disability Assessors are currently holding consultations over the phone. For more information please get in touch. As we are currently operating remotely, your interview will be done virtually or over the phone as well as your training if you are successful.   If you are interested in the Disability Assessor position and would like to start an application, then please apply to this advert and a member of recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, to find out further information or to have a confidential conversation please call or email  Ged Walsh – 07 464 542 015 / Liverpool_resourcers @ meridianbs.co.uk  

• Process Operator (Day Shift Mon-Fri)

  Ross-on-Wye

  £10.50 - £12 per hour, Benefits: Paid Overtime

  Responsibilities:

  Do you come from a food production environment? Due to growth, a permanent role has become available for a Process Operator to join a leading food and ingredients manufacturer based in Ross-on -Wye, Herefordshire working  8.00 to 5.30pm Monday and Tuesday, 8.00 to 4.30pm Wednesday and Thursday and 8.00 to 1.00pm on Fridays! Hourly rate of £10.50, rising to £12ph+ after 6 months, plus overtime @ x1.5.   Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be working within a team of 8 taking raw and bulk ingredients through the mixing process, weighing, and measuring bulk ingredients, testing samples, operating process machinery (mixers, pasteurisers) and keeping accurate records. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.   It is essential that you come from a hands-on food production, manufacturing or factory environment with the ability to keep accurate and detailed records; this is a hands on physical role where you will be required to carry and lift large sacks of herbs and containers, follow detailed written instructions and have a flexible attitude to carrying out a variety of tasks. A forklift truck license will be beneficial for the role, but not essential.   The role is based in rural Herefordshire, so transport is essential to be able to get onto site.   Role to suit: Process Operator, Process Operative, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative IND50

• Solder

  Stroud

  £9.50 - £12.50 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Job Title: Solderer Shifts: Days – Early Finish on a Friday Salary: £9.50-£12.50 dependant on experience   My client is a well respected business based in Stroud who are looking for energetic Solderer/Assembler to join their team on a temp to perm basis. This role is commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Dursley & Stonehouse   Ideally candidates will have previous experience in a similar role Be able to demonstrate excellent hand soldering and machine crimping skills Experience of hand crimping, wire stripping and cable cutting Experience of heat shrinking   If candidates are successful at initial screening stage, a further soldering competency test will form part of a interview before placement     For more information on this Solderer role or any other opportunities we have please contact Chris @ Meridian Recruitment – 01242 246020

• Credit Control Assistant

  Stroud

  £8.91 per annum

  Responsibilities:

  Job Title: Credit Control Assistant Shifts: Days Salary: £8.91   My client is a large well respected business based in Stroud who are looking for energetic Credit Control Assistants to join their team on a temp to perm basis. This role is commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Dursley & Stonehouse   Roles & Responsibilities for Credit Control Assistant:   Identify, investigate and resolve complex queries Manage telephone and email inbound communications Liaise with 3rd party contractors Process, analyse, cleanse and format data Updating database systems and records     Skills & Experience for Credit Control Assistant:   Experience of Credit Control or debt management would be beneficial Confident and professional telephone manner High volume telephone communication would be beneficial Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to work as part of a team     For more information on this Credit Control Assistant role or any other opportunities we have please contact Chris @ Meridian Recruitment – 01242 246020

• Warehouse Operative - Ad-hoc Hours

  Cheltenham

  £9.85 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Our client based in Cheltenham are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their team for ad hoc work to cover holidays, sickness and busy periods. Hours CANNOT be guaranteed - your Availability will be checked every week to see when you are available to work. Location: Cheltenham Job Type: Temporary Hours: Various day shifts available Pay Rate: £9.85 per hour Duties will include; General warehouse duties Loading/unloading/decanting of trailers, cages, pallets Role involves mechanical items and may involve lifting up to 15-20kg parts Using and operating machinery, full training is given if required Previous warehouse experience would be an advantage On-going work may be available for the right candidate Requirements: Candidate must be hard-working and a good time-keeper Ideally will live locally or have own means of transport Able to work flexible shifts and be able to attend work on short notice Please apply with a copy of your CV today and someone will be in touch.

• CNC Lathe Setter / Operator

  Cheltenham

  £12 - £13 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  CNC Setter / Operator -  Lathes. Meridian Business Support are recruiting for a machinist with experience in setting and operating CNC lathes to work with a large, prestigious employer at their clean, modern premises in Cheltenham.  Experience required: Experienced in working with CNC lathes Experienced in machining stainless steel in 'bar' form but experience of working with 'billets' or castings will certainly be considered Experience of setting and operating machines using either Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol or similar controls is essential for this role Competent use of gauges and tooling The job: The work you will be doing ranges from small to medium batch sizes and you will need to be confident with working to engineering drawings to produce components in predominantly cast stainless steel (full inspection team backing). You will need to be familiar with using standard measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and depth gauges with minimal supervision too.   The benefits:  Weekly pay at a good rate ; clean, modern facilities and well maintained machines and an early finish on a Friday. Working hours: Monday – Thursday  7.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 7.45am - 12.30pm Easily commutable from Gloucester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. To apply Please use the 'Apply' button. All enquiries are confidential. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Branch Assistant

  Gloucester

  Competitive

  Responsibilities:

  Permanent Role - Monday to Friday - 42.5 hours per week We are looking for Branch assistant to join our successful team within an Electrical Trade Wholesaler based out of Gloucester. Contracted to 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Shift times : 7:30am – 5pm No bank holiday working required Benefits : Pension scheme, Life assurance, 25 days holiday Electrical Wholesale experience is desirable As a Branch assistant, you will be the face of our company, you will ensure a great first impression when customers come in to branch, taking pride in stock display’s and providing exceptional customer service You may also support the wider branch team, calling customer with our sales team, picking and packing products in our warehouse to ensuring customers’ orders are completed on time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you will be given a real opportunity to progress. The Role: Deliver excellent customer service to all customers Build and maintain successful partnerships with customers, colleagues and suppliers and focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty Be flexible to carry out various tasks and activities to support the effective overall running of the branch including being in the stores, telesales and trade counter sales Be a relief Driver for van deliveries to support as necessary Effectively manage stock display in trade counter exposing the customer to a wide range of stock and impulse products, new stock ranges and any value-added services as is practical within the Sales Counter Maintain a clean and tidy environment that is always well presented creating an environment to positively influence the Sales Counter performance Using IT systems such as M3 or Microsoft Office where appropriate   The Person: Customer focussed, with experience of working in a customer facing role Confident to work in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure Embracing of change and new technologies Experience within a multi-product warehouse environment (ideally) Proactive approach and a natural flair for building relationships with customers Electrical product knowledge is advantageous FLT License is advantageous Apply ONLINE Today  Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Assistant Manager

  Cheltenham

  Competitive

  Responsibilities:

  Permanent Role - Monday to Friday - 42.5 hours per week We are looking for Assistant Manager to join our successful team within an Electrical Trade Wholesaler based out of Cheltenham. Contracted to 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Shift times : 7:30am – 5pm No bank holiday working required Benefits : Pension scheme, Life assurance, 25 days holiday Electrical Wholesale experience is desirable As an Assistant Manager, You will manage the day to day operations within the branch, drive exceptional customer service to our customers and provide training and coaching to ensure service level targets are consistently achieved You will also support the manager with workloads & priorities of the branch and take ownership of managing the internal sales team to champion new ideas and campaigns and drive branch sales to ensure daily/weekly targets are exceeded. The Role: Manage the internal sales office on a daily-basis, driving account management activities with branch colleagues, whilst managing your own basket of accounts Support the Business Manager to implement the strategic and tactical business plan for the branch and convert this into profitable day-to-day business performance Monitor and take appropriate action to ensure that the branch achieves its daily sales & profitability targets and all agreed service levels Work with the Business Manager to develop and implement customer terms and pricing and ensure that these are clearly understood by branch and external sales colleagues Work with the Business Manager to encourage collaborative working relationships with key suppliers, review and maintain the branch stock profile in liaison with Supply Chain colleagues Actively identify and manage local stock levels to ensure optimum stock levels and action reductions in slow moving and obsolete inventory Continually review branch operating systems, procedures and practices and implement any changes to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and to reduce costs Support the Business Manager in achieving business goals by training, coaching and appraising branch colleagues to deliver enhanced performance and build their capabilities Assist the Business Manager in people related issues, including attendance, performance and conduct so that their operational performance delivers budget targets, agreed KPI’s and is in line with company standards The Person: Electrical product knowledge is advantageous Strong sales and negotiation skills, including telesales and account management To be customer centric with a customer service background To have had experience of working under pressure in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail An ability to embrace change and new technologies Excellent communication skills (including persuasion and influencing) Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across a cross functional team to deliver target performance Intermediate IT skills (i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of M3 across a range of branch processes and procedures Full UK driving license is essential   Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK

• Branch Assistant

  Gloucestershire

  Competitive

  Responsibilities:

  Permanent Role - Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week We are looking for Branch assistant to join our successful team within an Electrical Trade Wholesaler based out of Cirencester. Contracted to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Shift times : 08:00 – 17:00 No bank holiday working required Benefits : Pension scheme, Life assurance, 25 days holiday Electrical Wholesale experience is desirable As a Branch assistant, you will be the face of our company, you will ensure a great first impression when customers come in to branch, taking pride in stock display’s and providing exceptional customer service You may also support the wider branch team, calling customer with our sales team, picking and packing products in our warehouse to ensuring customers’ orders are completed on time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you will be given a real opportunity to progress. The Role: Deliver excellent customer service to all customers Build and maintain successful partnerships with customers, colleagues and suppliers and focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty Be flexible to carry out various tasks and activities to support the effective overall running of the branch including being in the stores, telesales and trade counter sales Be a relief Driver for van deliveries to support as necessary Effectively manage stock display in trade counter exposing the customer to a wide range of stock and impulse products, new stock ranges and any value-added services as is practical within the Sales Counter Maintain a clean and tidy environment that is always well presented creating an environment to positively influence the Sales Counter performance Using IT systems such as M3 or Microsoft Office where appropriate   The Person: Customer focussed, with experience of working in a customer facing role Confident to work in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure Embracing of change and new technologies Experience within a multi-product warehouse environment (ideally) Proactive approach and a natural flair for building relationships with customers Electrical product knowledge is advantageous FLT License is advantageous   Please APPLY ON LINE today  Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Registered Nurse Assessor

  Gloucester

  £32000 - £35800 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefit Package

  Responsibilities:

  Disability Analyst Location: Gloucester Salary: £32,000 - £35,800 + on target earnings of up to £1,600 Full time and Part Time Available Flexible Working Opportunities! We are currently looking for qualified Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Doctors to join an established multi-professional team conducting functional medical assessments on behalf of a well-established independent health-care business.   You would be working for a leading provider of health-related government services, delivering disability assessment services on behalf of the DWP.   This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to enhance their assessment skills as well as continuing to develop their clinical skills. Full comprehensive training is provided with on going support throughout your career. There are a number of different progression avenues within the organisation due to the growing sector so there is plenty of opportunity for future progression within the role. What does working as a Disability Analyst include? You would be completing functional medical assessments and writing detailed reports within a consultation centre, in addition to reviewing further medical evidence. You would be assessing individuals who have a varied caseload of conditions such as physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairment. Receive a comprehensive training programme, consisting of a four-week induction programme, followed by a 12-16 week training package in order to support you through the learning curve.   Personal Requirements Full HCPC/NMC registration Skilled in report writing Good communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work towards set targets   Benefit Package Excellent work life balance, working Monday – Friday, no weekends, nights, or bank holidays. The choice to work weekends and earn rewarding overtime payments Progression opportunities with a clear banding and pay structure 33 days holiday including bank holidays Healthcare cash plan enabling you to claim back on costs such as dental. Free and discounted physio. Bonus Structures – Can earn an extra £2000 annually Private healthcare plan. Pension scheme. Further ongoing CPD training and internal courses. Company phone and IT support provided to all staff. Free counselling and support services. Company-wide and regional social events Great team dynamics and a supportive clinical culture. Less admin tasks and more autonomy in your role. Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week). Excellent prospects for promotion and professional growth. Revalidation support for nurses. Split role opportunities for physiotherapists, who can combine PIP assessments alongside our musculoskeletal physiotherapy development pathway.   Coronavirus update Due to coronavirus the nature of this role has temporarily changed. Instead of working from a clinic location and meeting claimants in person, our Disability Assessors are currently holding consultations over the phone.   As we are currently operating remotely, your interview will be done virtually or over the phone as well as your training if you are successful.   If you feel the Disability Analyst position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information please contact Ellouise Upton-Edwards at Meridian Business Support by email on e.upton-edwards@meridianbs.co.uk or call 07387-104-978. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Meridian team will be in touch.

• Clinical Disability Analyst (Nurse, OT, Physiotherapist, Paramedic)

  Cheltenham

  £32000 - £35800 per annum, Benefits: Excellent Benefit Package

  Responsibilities:

  Disability Analyst Location: Cheltenham Salary: £32,000 - £35,800 + on target earnings of up to £1,600 Full time and Part Time Available Flexible Working Opportunities! We are currently looking for qualified Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics and Doctors to join an established multi-professional team conducting functional medical assessments on behalf of a well-established independent health-care business.   You would be working for a leading provider of health-related government services, delivering disability assessment services on behalf of the DWP.   This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to enhance their assessment skills as well as continuing to develop their clinical skills. Full comprehensive training is provided with on going support throughout your career. There are a number of different progression avenues within the organisation due to the growing sector so there is plenty of opportunity for future progression within the role. What does working as a Disability Analyst include? You would be completing functional medical assessments and writing detailed reports within a consultation centre, in addition to reviewing further medical evidence. You would be assessing individuals who have a varied caseload of conditions such as physical, mental health, cognitive and sensory impairment. Receive a comprehensive training programme, consisting of a four-week induction programme, followed by a 12-16 week training package in order to support you through the learning curve.   Personal Requirements Full HCPC/NMC registration Skilled in report writing Good communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work towards set targets   Benefit Package Excellent work life balance, working Monday – Friday, no weekends, nights, or bank holidays. The choice to work weekends and earn rewarding overtime payments Progression opportunities with a clear banding and pay structure 33 days holiday including bank holidays Healthcare cash plan enabling you to claim back on costs such as dental. Free and discounted physio. Bonus Structures – Can earn an extra £2000 annually Private healthcare plan. Pension scheme. Further ongoing CPD training and internal courses. Company phone and IT support provided to all staff. Free counselling and support services. Company-wide and regional social events Great team dynamics and a supportive clinical culture. Less admin tasks and more autonomy in your role. Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week). Excellent prospects for promotion and professional growth. Revalidation support for nurses. Split role opportunities for physiotherapists, who can combine PIP assessments alongside our musculoskeletal physiotherapy development pathway.   Coronavirus update Due to coronavirus the nature of this role has temporarily changed. Instead of working from a clinic location and meeting claimants in person, our Disability Assessors are currently holding consultations over the phone.   As we are currently operating remotely, your interview will be done virtually or over the phone as well as your training if you are successful.   If you feel the Disability Analyst position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information please contact Ellouise Upton-Edwards at Meridian Business Support by email on e.upton-edwards@meridianbs.co.uk or call 07387-104-978. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Meridian team will be in touch.

• Supply Chain Buyer - 12 month fixed term contract

  Cheltenham

  £30000 per annum

  Responsibilities:

  Junior Supply Chain Buyer  - 12 month fixed term contract - £30,000 Have you begun your career in supply chain buying  and looking for a new challenge in 2021, want to work for a world leading organisation and develop your skills & unlock a permanent role in your chosen field? Our client, a leading engineering manufacturer specialising in steam, is looking for a junior supply chain buyer to join the team & grow into the business,  based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Salary - £30,000pa Contracted to 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern:Monday to Friday – 08.45 – 17.15 27 days holiday + bank holidays Benefits include – Pension, Life Assurance & Medical Insurance   As developing Supply chain buyer, you will be a vital member within our supply chain. You will begin to take ownership of purchasing, supplier selection and develop supplier relationship management skills to exceed customer service levels alongside establishing ways of balancing supply and demand throughout the supply chain. Ideally you will have learnt form 2-3 years in  Procurement, ideally in Engineering, however, we will consider a developing background in procurement coupled with a willingness to develop skills for  Implementing strategic changes Using your solid experience within manufacturing /engineering supply chain sector, you will learn to support process improvements throughout our procurement process, analysing, implementing and delivering robust changes to drive continuous improvement. Core Responsibilities: Ensure prices negotiated with approved suppliers are consistent and competitive. Negotiate Terms & Conditions of Purchase with key suppliers. Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to achieve excellent support on delivery and order fulfilment, competitive pricing. Develop procurement tools and applications, that strengthen the procurement process Ensuring adequate compliance with various standards. Develop supplier base to create a reliable and sustainable source of supply. Lead negotiation activities to drive and realise continuous improvement. Alignment of supplier agreements with business performance and cost objectives. Provide purchasing support for New Product Introduction [NPI], Product Engineering and other company initiatives managing cost and risk and maintaining continuity of quality Supplier compliance with company Supplier Sustainability Code Working with accounts department to ensure payment to agreed terms. Plan and execute procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers and suppliers. Inventory management: IQM reporting, warehouse capacity management, reduction and revaluation of stock requirements, product lifecycle management and related KPI’s Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking in E1, responsibility for shipping tables and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries. Maintain supplier KPI’s Maintain good working relationships and communicate directly with UK Sales departments and UK Supply DC to ensure smooth operations   Experience/Skills & Competencies: Must have 2-3 years’ experience within a Purchasing team Must have working knowledge of ERP (JD Edwards) or equivalent Experience in data collation and analysis. Happy to train to be a memberCIPS / APICS as a professional qualification Willing to develop experience around Competitive Purchasing / Tendering Willing to develop experience around Legal aspects, contract drafting and contract management Must be an analytical thinker who demonstrates initiative Good communication highly articulate. Ideally have experience within global purchasing Including HMRC customs import requirements Please apply online today

• Internal Sales Person

  Ebbw Vale

  Competitive

  Responsibilities:

  Permanent Role - Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week We are looking for Internal Sales Person to join our successful team within an Electrical Trade Wholesaler based out of Ebbw Vale. Contracted to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Shift times : 8am – 5pm No bank holiday working required Benefits : Pension scheme, Life assurance, 25 days holiday Electrical Wholesale experience is desirable As an Internal Sales Person, you will be a key member of the team; you will deliver excellent customer service to our customers either face to face in the branch or over the phone to drive customer loyalty. You will be managing existing customer accounts to support their requirements alongside proactively developing new business in to the branch to support branch targets. The Role Build and maintain successful partnerships with customers, colleagues and suppliers and focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty Consistently generate profitable sales for the branch, via the telephone by effectively using a range of techniques and resources Identify and action appropriate steps to rectify any shortfalls Manage customer queries in relation to invoices, orders or stock Understand the customer cycle by proactively targeting new customers and developing them into consistent live trading accounts Embracing digital channels to enhance the customer offering by proactively promoting the webshop and other digital offerings. Collaborating with customers, colleagues and suppliers by supporting with promotions, sales events, supplier days and new product launches Utilising IT systems such as M3, Vecta and Microsoft Office to support the customer experience Supporting in other areas of the branch as required The Person Experience of working in a highly competitive customer focused role (B2B, B2C, retail/hospitality) Experience of working within a sales / target driven role To be customer centric with a customer service background To demonstrate proactive sales via phone, face-to-face & online A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure An ability to recognise sales opportunities  Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK                

• Medical Packing Operative

  Hereford

  £8.72 - £10 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  We are currently seeking a medical packer to join a medical company in Herefordshire. The company are keen to expand their packing department. Ideally the right candidate will  have worked in a medical or food production environment. Due to the location, a driving licence will be essential as the company are based just outside of Hereford centre. The main duties of the role are: Packing and assembling of light medical supplies Quality control Working in a proficient and timely manner The position will be based in the medical department so good hygiene is vital. The working hours will be 7.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. The pay rate will be £8.72 ph. However, you will do 6 weeks of 12 hour day shifts (6-6) at £10 ph which will include some weekends. Shifts to be reviewed after this. The job is a temporary ongoing position. If you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please send your CV to Hereford@meridianbs.co.uk or call Meridian on 01432 261444.

• Light Assembly Operative

  Hereford

  £8.72 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Are you looking for work in Rotherwas, Hereford? We are looking for light assembly operatives to work at a mobility aids company to assist in an increased work load on a temporary basis. The role will involve: Assembly of light products Quality checking Attention to detail Use of small hand tools The working hours will be 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm Fridays, at a pay rate of £8.72 per hour (£8.91 from the 1st April). If you are interested, please send your CV to Meridian Business Support at HEREFORD@MERIDIANBS.CO.UK or call 01432 261444.

• Weekend Domestic Cleaner

  Hereford

  £8.91 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Are you looking to earn some extra money on the weekends? Our client is looking for a Weekend Domestic Cleaner to work in a hospital environment. You will carry out various cleaning duties such as mopping, dusting, cleaning kitchens and toilets and emptying bins. The hours of work are Saturday and Sunday 7.30am - 10.30 am. The hours will increase to 6 hours per shift in the near future. This is an ongoing temporary role with a view to go permanent for the right candidate Immediate start available. A Covid vaccination will be offered to you if you wish to have one. You will need to undergo a DBS check if you do not already have one. Please apply by sending your CV to zwilliams@meridianbs.co.uk or calling the Meridian Business Support office on 01432 261444.

• Business Development Manager

  Tewkesbury

  £30000 per annum, Benefits: plus benefits

  Responsibilities:

  Are you looking for the next step in your career with a stable, progressive and growing organisation who are currently looking to expand their current sales team? My client, a professional services IT company, who are looking to grow in a number of sectors including manufacturing areas, ranging from Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Chemicals, Electronics and Consumer Packaged Goods and Pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will be an experienced Business Development Manager who has a proven track record in the sales arena. Job description: Achieving and exceeding sales Qualify leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities to maximise growth. Present the company to potential clients in a professional manner to maximise business Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services to suit individual needs. Customize product solutions to increase customer satisfaction Build long-term trusting relationships with clients Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market Report to the Head of Sales on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plan Developing self-generated leads and leads from marketing campaigns with both new and existing clients. Person Specification:   Proven and demonstratable experienced in a sales role. Experience of multiple sales techniques and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. Experience and familiarity with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) and with MS Excel (analysing spreadsheets and charts) and an understanding of sales performance metrics Excellent communication and negotiation skills and demonstrable ability to deliver engaging presentations Confident in negotiation skills. Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner Good organisational and time management skills An ability to thrive under pressure and desire to deliver Good business sense and the ability to work to budgets Additional requirements Need to be able to travel and spend time away from home Holder of a clean valid UK driving license  If you would like more information or to apply directly please contact jwhittle@merididanbs.co.uk

• Finishing / Deburring Operative

  Cheltenham

  £11 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Finishing / Deburring Operative Meridian Business Support are looking for a Finishing Operative who has experience of working in a production environment to join the team of our award-winning client in Cheltenham on a temporary ongoing basis. The job will involve the cleaning, packaging and processing of finished components including booking in and out on the system. Duties and Responsibilities: Operate cleaning machines Wash Parts, deburring, cleaning and packaging to set procedures booking in and out of stock on the computer system Ensure excellent quality Work to standard operating procedures (SOPs), production rates, work place organisation, front line operator asset care (FLOAC), maintenance and cleanliness of machine equipment Understand and comply with Company Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) practices Flexibile to complete other duties when required The successful candidate will have: Experience working in a production enviroment Computer literacy - experience with booking stock in and out would be advantageous Ability to work to daily plans and tasks using numeracy and literacy skills Ability to work to production plans and timed production rates Attention to detail to maintain high levels of quality Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required Experience with Indysoft or similar would be advantageous. You’ll be self-motivated and have a can-do attitude. Easily commutable from Gloucester, Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. To apply Please use the 'Apply' button. All enquiries are confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Office Assistant - Administrative Support

  Hereford

  £8.91 - £10 per hour

  Responsibilities:

  Are you experienced in office based roles? A fantastic opportunity at a biomass heating company in Hereford has become available for a part time administrative assistant to join their growing company. The position will initially be for a 9 month period and will be reviewed at this point. With working hours of 9am-4.30pm Monday and Wednesday and 9am-2pm on a Friday the role needs a candidate to be dedicated and work efficiently to complete tasks within the working hours. The main duties of this role are: Liaise via telephone and email and to transfer calls and correspondence to the appropriate team member Record breakdowns or return work, that come in via the telephone, email or job cards Run Monthly reports for Accountants Monitor and update invoice spreadsheets with the invoices, expenses and statements  Follow up on unpaid invoices Compile mailshots and marketing documentation to distribute Order supplies, maintaining records and documentation and basic bookkeeping tasks The ideal candidates will have: Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook Excellent telephone manner and organisation skills Work well under pressure independently and as part of a team If you have experience in the above and would like to be considered for the role, please email your CV to LDuffy@meridianbs.co.uk at Meridian Business Support