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Meridian is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.
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If you would like to know more about the internal roles we have available, please contact Sarah Ward on 0161 929 3811 or sward@meridianbs.co.uk
โYou can find out more about our culture and values below and read about what our lovely employees have to say about us!
What Our People Tell Us:
โYou can find out more about our culture and values below and read what our lovely employees have to say about us!
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Internal Vacancies
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Driver/Trade Counter Assistant
Yate
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Yate Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22440ย per year An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
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Trade Counter Retail Assistant
Redditch
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Redditch Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22440ย per year An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
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Recruitment Branch Manager
Birmingham
ยฃ38000 - ยฃ43000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Meridian Business Supportย has a huge opportunity within ourย Birmingham (B2)ย branch for a Recruitmentย Branch Managerย to drive business profitability and growth from the heart of the city.ย Salary โ ยฃ38,000-ยฃ43,000 Car allowance Exceptional monthly bonus Contracted forย 42 hours per week Working hours:ย Monday โ Thurs 08:00 โ 17:30ย &ย 17:00 finish on aย Friday 23 days holiday + Birthday Day off Benefits include โAnnual Awards & Conference weekend away and multiple lifestyle discounts Great training and development opportunitiesย in a Best Companies 3-star accredited company Join us as Recruitmentย Branch Manager. Meridian Business Support is a leading, independent recruitment specialist in the UK.ย As our Recruitmentย Branch Manager, you will identify and capitalise on new business,ย proactively drive branch sales,ย and confidentlyย deliver supplyย to your regional client base, supporting a national client network. You will grow, coach, and drive your team to provideย best-in-class serviceand staffing solutionsย to maximise the branch potential and exceed branch targets.ย Anย industrial recruitmentย background is preferable, but similar sectors will be considered and experience and desire forย white-collar recruitmentย will be advantageous. You willย rapidlyย re-assure andย supplyย toย your clientsโ temporaryย needs and be aย strategic partnerย forย permanentย placements. You will be a team player, understanding that itโs about more than status to you. You must be aย confident Branch Manager, holding relationships, motivating and directing your team to deliver profits in line with budget andย year-on-year growth. ย This is a fantastic opportunity to join as an experienced Recruitmentย Branch Managerย or for someone who haveย 3+ years at a senior recruiterย level who is ready for theย next step up to lead the branch. Branch Manager Core Responsibilities: To maximise the branches sales and performance at minimum operating cost in line with company policy and procedure.ย To continue to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities and ensure that strategy is set and realised by the team.ย To ensure all Company operating procedures are adhered to in accordance with the business rules of Meridian Business Support.ย To motivate, coach, develop and monitor the performance and skills of all staff, ensuring their maximum contribution to the success of the branch and exemplify the Best Companies 3-star accreditation ย To ensure that all the members of the branch provide the highest standard of professionalism to clients and candidates.ย To actively seek ways to develop, learn and implement best practice processes and procedures to continually improve the performance of the branch and the group.ย Recruit, retain and develop quality staff within the business unit.ย Branch Manager Personal Specification:ย Have a proven track record in the recruitment industryย History of successfully managing growth and peopleย Have excellent networking abilities, strong influence, and persuasion skills.ย Demonstrate the ability to deliver challenging financial targets, while producing profitability for the branch and company.ย Identifying a high value target market.ย Devising a strategy that addresses the market needs.ย Driving explosive growth in the business.ย Developing a professional sales and service capability.ย Operating highly efficient and effective systems and processes.ย Implementing a robust customer retention programme.ย Rolling out a comprehensive measurement process for employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction.ย Role would be suitable for: Recruitment Branch Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Sales Consultant, Recruitment Business Development Manager, On-site Recruitment Manager, Senior Onsite Recruitment Consultant, Senior Industrial Recruiter, Senior Recruitment Account Manager. ย As a Disability Confident Employer, we would encourage any candidate who require us to make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to reach out and discuss in further detail. Meridian Business Support is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer who seeks to attract and retain the best possible people from the widest possible talent pool.ย Apply
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HR Administrator, M22 Manchester
Manchester
ยฃ21000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Job descriptionย Meridian business Supportย have fantastic opportunity within our Head Office (M22),ย to join us & develop as anย HR Administrator.ย ย ย Salary:ย ยฃ21,000ย Contracted toย 37 hours per weekย Working Hours:0 9:00 โ 17:00ย Working Pattern:ย Monday to Fridayย 23 days holiday + Birthday Day offย Benefits includeย Corporate Bonus, Annual awards & Conference weekend away,ย Multiple lifestyle discounts Great training & development opportunitiesย Join us as HR Administrator. Meridian Business Support Head Office isย is a leading, independent recruitment specialist in the UK. We are 5 minutes' walk from Shadowmoss Tram stop (M22)ย ย Asย HR Administratorย you will join our Head Office team, growing your HR skill setย within our national recruitment business. You will progress to manage all day-to-day HR and employee life-cycleย and support wider strategic HR projects.ย ย ย Ideally you will have completed an apprenticeship,ย in the process qualifyingย CIPD level 3ย orย experienced within HR administration. You will have a goodย understanding of UK employment lawย & be a people person โ a passion for people and a desire to develop in HR is essential.ย ย ย This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your HR career, using the experience you have gained in an HR role, building on your HR Qualifications or a first step into a progressive career following an apprenticeship in the field.ย ย ย HR Administrator Duties and Responsibilities:ย ย To support with all administrative HR processes related to the employment life-cycleย from compliance & on-boardingย and probation to managing the leavers processย To support with the production of HR documentation, including offers of employment and probation letters, in an accurate and timely mannerย To provide day-to-day HR advice to employees either face to face or by phoneย Learning to support with wider HR projects as requiredย To maintain up to date Car Allowance and insurance recordsย Responsible for the administration of employee benefits ensuring monthly reporting & processes are carried out within the required timescalesย To support employee relations issues such as attending investigations, disciplinaryย etcย To be an ambassador for the team attending other branches or external events as requiredย ย ย HR Administratorย Experience & Qualifications:ย ย Above all have a positive, โcan doโ attitudeย CIPD Level 3 qualified or have some experience of working within HRย Awareness of UK employment and data protection legislationย Friendly & approachable yet always maintains a professional approachย Excellent attention to detailย Able to ensure confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and subjectsย A self-starter with strong organisation skills able to prioritise own workloadย Willing to travel to other branches/offices as required (notice would always be given)ย Experience of using Microsoft Excel and Word to an intermediate levelย ย As a Disability Confident Employer, we would encourage any candidate who require us to make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to reach out and discuss in further detail. Meridian Business Support is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer who seeks to attract and retain the best possible people from the widest possible talent pool.ย ย Role would be suitable for an HR Administrator, Compliance administrator, HR Resourcer, Recruitment Administrator, HR Apprentice, Experience in Administration combined with anย HR qualification, started or completed.
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German speaking Account Manager
Worcester
ยฃ25000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits package
Responsibilities:
My client, a large International company based in the Worcestershire area, is currently speaking a German language specialist to join their busy team. The successful candidate will be fluent in written and spoken German. Role responsibilities: Respond to all customer enquiries as they relate to order management, technical product specifications and design assistance. Using business systems to deal with customers swiftly and effectively Using excellent communication skills and in-depth product knowledge to deal with customers professionally. Manage key customers and distribution accounts by developing strong relationships. Dealing with complaints in a professional and efficient manner to bring swift resolution to any issues. Work with internal teams such as Inside Sales, Account Managers and Marketing to help secure new opportunities for the business. ย Skills and Experience: Must be fluent in written and spoken German Experience with SAP and Salesforce preferred Able to work on own initiative Team oriented, people oriented and a relationship builder. Enthusiastic, confident and mature. Displays an innate sense of curiosity, and strong accountability. ย To apply press โapplyโ on this website or email jwhittle@meridianbs.co.uk for more information.
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Assistant Retail Showroom Manager
Durham
ยฃ26500 per annum, Benefits: Plus benefits
Responsibilities:
Are you currently an Assistant Retail manager looking for a change? Working for one of the U.K.โs leading interiors manufacturers and distributors, with an extensive portfolio of high-quality products, you will be assisting the running of the day to day operations of a brand new showrooms for the company. ย Being part of the Retail Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the day to day running of the showroom, and management of the sales team in addition to actively selling our extensive portfolio of premium tiles to trade and retail customers. ย Main Responsibilities: Key holder โ opening and closing the showroom. Assisting the Retail Manager in the running of the showroom. Managing, supervising and motivating staff. Training and developing new and existing team members. Monitoring and maintaining monthly sales targets. Identifying areas in the product range where improvements are required. Liaising with other departments where required. Assisting with showroom paperwork. Developing in-showroom displays. Dealing with customer complaints. Banking duties. Serving and assisting customers โ providing a high level of expertise and knowledge. Generating new sales through local businesses. Processing sales/cash handling. Showroom security/health and safety. Stock replenishment. Maintaining up-to-date POS. Housekeeping. Continually learn about new products and ranges. Endorse and promote a positive and conscious health and safety culture within the Company. Ensure always take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and human resource policies and procedures Personal Specification: demonstrate excellent customer services skills; be responsible; be a team leader/motivator; possess good communication/delegation skills ; have decisiveness; be a problem solver; be numerate; be approachable, friendly and polite ; be able to lift product; demonstrate computer literacy; be able to follow instruction without supervision; be organised; be knowledgeable in aspects of DIY (willing to learn technical aspects). Remuneration and 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. Please contact me on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.ukย or phone me on 07717 458031
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Retail Showroom Manager
Durham
ยฃ34000 per annum, Benefits: Plus excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
Are you currently a Retail manager looking for a change? Working for one of the U.K.โs leading interiors manufacturers and distributors, with an extensive portfolio of high-quality products, you will be running the day to day operations of a brand new showrooms for the company. ย The successful candidate will Manage the Retail Team and monitor the day-to-day running of the showroom. Generate sales through Retail and Trade customers, concentrating on reaching sales targets and increasing profits. Stock control and merchandise along with staff training and to follow Company health and safety policy. ย Main Responsibilities: Key holder, responsible for opening and closing the showroom. Manage costs and overheads, monthly sales margins and targets and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the showroom. Understanding of P & L sheets. Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about customer activity, pricing and tactics and communicate this to relevant departments in the Company. Manage and motivate the staff according to Company policies and employment laws. Ensure relevant HR procedures are followed (appraisals, performance management etc.). Train and develop new and existing staff members. Efficiently and within Company timescales store paperwork/record data. Manage cash, payment systems and banking in accordance with Company procedures and policies. Monitor day to day procedures of the showroom. Attend meetings and contribute to Company strategy and policy making as required. Delegate tasks as appropriate. Proficiently deal with customer complaints. Increase new sales through trade enterprises. Process sales and orders. Plan and implement POS, showroom merchandising, layout and customer flow to maximise sales, customer satisfaction, appearance, image and ergonomics for customers. Build and develop showroom displays. Manage and improve staffโs selling and customer service interaction with consumers to optimise and sustain sales performance, profitability and customer satisfaction. Manage security and health and safety pertaining to staff and customer awareness. Ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained together with the condition of all equipment, fixtures and fittings within the shop. Ensure competent and timely stocktaking/stock management is undertaken. Recruit new staff members in conjunction with the HR department. Continually learn about new products and ranges and train staff. Liaise with purchasing department and identify product gaps. Manage and maintain effectiveness of IT and other essential in-showroom systems. Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training as provided by the Company or elsewhere, subject to Company approval. Help Marketing track where footfall has heard of our showroom. Target increased sales by adding grout/adhesives and other accessories to tile sales. Target the sales of identified โClearanceโ ranges. Control discounts given by the Retail Sales Team. Endorse and promote a positive and conscious health and safety culture within the Company. Ensure always take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and human resource policies and procedures. Personal Specification: Customer focused. Responsible. Reliable and trustworthy. Competent in managing a small team; being a motivator and a good listener. Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters. A good communicator. Well-presented and confident. Aware of health and safety legislation. Decisive. Approachable, friendly and polite. Able to delegate. A problem solver. Articulate. Numerate and accurate. Computer literate. Organised. Able to take instruction. Able to take instruction. Knowledgeable of the industry and able to learn. Able to lift product. Enthusiastic for change and new ideas. Remuneration and 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. ย For a full job description please email me on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.ukย or phone me on 07717 458031
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Driver/Trade Counter Assistant
Cheltenham
ยฃ22440 - ยฃ24440 per annum, Benefits: Plus benefits and bonus
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Cheltenham Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22440ย per year An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
Our Values
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Excellence
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