Scott is a meticulous Recruitment Consultant, with over 17 years technical engineering recruitment experience. He has a proven track record of continually exceeding client & candidate expectations and is regularly commended on LinkedIn for the excellent service and recruitment expertise that he provides.

Offering a tailored recruitment approach to suit your needs, he is a specialist in design, R&D and projects recruitment, excelling in the successful conclusion of bespoke assignments. He holds a Diploma in Recruitment Practice, with credibility, integrity and efficiency being at the core of what he does..

 

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Scott is a meticulous Recruitment Consultant, with over 17 years technical engineering recruitment experience. He has a proven track record of continually exceeding client & candidate expectations and is regularly commended on LinkedIn for the excellent service and recruitment expertise that he provides.

Offering a tailored recruitment approach to suit your needs, he is a specialist in design, R&D and projects recruitment, excelling in the successful conclusion of bespoke assignments. He holds a Diploma in Recruitment Practice, with credibility, integrity and efficiency being at the core of what he does..

 

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This is a great opportunity for a Telesales Team Leader to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence.

With over 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

Telesales Team Leader Salary and Benefits

  • £25,000 - £28,000
  • Commission
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutoryLife Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Heanor

Telesales Team Leader Candidate Requirements

  • Three plus years experience in a similar role
  • Familiarity with MRP systems
  • Technically minded
  • Competent in the use of MS Office Suite
  • An active interest in the automotive arena
  • A good motivator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Accurate with good attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good time management skills

Telesales Team Leader Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Support to the Head of Business Development and the field team
  • Lead the internal teams to meet and exceed targets, setting clear targets and performance expectations
  • Support and assist the inbound central enquiry, live chat and online product demonstration teams
  • Support recruitment, training and development of the team
  • Conduct the full performance management cycle
  • Set and track sales targets in conjunction with the business objectives
  • Monitor sales procedures and ensure records are comprehensively administered
  • Pro-actively communicate sales enquiry opportunities to the Head of Business Development
 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover Bristol and South Wales region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • 30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newport

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster 

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments.

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:

  • Identify and action waste elimination.
  • Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
  • Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to quality issues.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, ‘Cost of Quality’ concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
  • The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change and fully understand any production related cost.
  • Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
  • Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility.

Candidate Requirements

  • Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
  • Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Understanding of Jig & Tool design - CAD experience would be advantageous.
  • Manufacturing Engineering degree or HND / HNC equivalent is desirable.
  • Industrial engineering techniques.
  • Project management skills
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer / Engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £37,000 (dependant on experience)
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

  • An experienced Machinist with CNC (VMC/Milling) programming ability.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
  • Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
  • Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages. 
  • Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc.
  • MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace.
  • Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 

Role Overview

  • The CNC Programmer will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
  • As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
  • Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
  • You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.
 

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry.

They are looking for a construction experienced Procurement Manager to develop processes and provide support across the business to ensure best practice and value for money is delivered in the procurement process.

Primary Role Focus

The Procurement Manager will develop robust procurement processes, ensure the business complies with the processes, manage supply chain, including negotiating deals / agreement.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £50,000 - £53,000
  • 39 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm, 4:30pm on Friday’s
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 6% employer pension
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Private healthcare
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Discounts

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Procurement Manager experience within construction or similar.
  • Experience of the COINS ERP system. 

Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities

Procedures:

  • Develop procurement processes and roll out through the business.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement processes including internal audit of buying team / administrators.
  • Ensure all suppliers / sub-contractors’ approval and documentation are up to date.
  • Manage supply chain to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.

Sub-Contract / Supplier Agreements:

  • Negotiate supply / hire agreements / frameworks, including rebates agreements and discounts.
  • Monitor risks and opportunities in supply chain and set-up mitigation plans with supplier.
  • Engage across the wider group so that the company can utilise group wide agreements.
  • Negotiate and agree terms and conditions (back-to-back with the company contract).
  • Representing Procurement in project meetings internally and externally, if so required.
  • Achieve best value from the supply chain.
  • Look to optimise procurement with the target of achieving cost savings across all areas.

Reporting:

  • Produce management reports on spend, savings etc.
  • Provide cost information to assist in pricing bids.
  • Utilise COINS / Harmony systems to analyse spend.
  • Ensure Suppliers / Sub-contractors adopt appropriate health and safety requirements.
  • Follow up and engage with suppliers on NCRs.
 

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies.

They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field.

Role Overview

The Process Engineer will be a subject matter expert on key processes and systems and will improve these through the rigorous application of continuous improvement techniques ensuring the involvement of the team.

Process Engineer Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:15 – 4pm, 12:15pm finish on Friday’s 

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

Essential Candidate Requirements:

  • 4+ years of proven experience
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma and experience from a machining environment. 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum HND Qualified with 4+ years of significant experience.
  • Proven track record and philosophical alignment with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Knowledge of Precision CNC manufacturing processes – essential. 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong project planning and management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Commitment to championing health & safety standards and practices.

Process Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire production department.  
  • Lead improvement activities across all production areas through Measurement, Analysis, Improvement and Control. 
  • Assist in the training of staff ensuring that they develop the skills to become subject matter experts in various systems and processes; enabling them to implement and sustain the improvements. 
  • Lead and support root cause analysis when production issues arise. Implement corrective and preventative actions and ensure that these are appropriately documented and approved in accordance with local procedures. 
  • Provide engineering support to include design reviews, production metrics, manufacturing quotations and scrap review
  • Improve Plant effectiveness and utilisation in line with production demands, with a key focus on the removal of production bottlenecks.
  • Develop, maintain and improve production procedures to execute all activities in a safe, efficient and compliant way.
  • Maintain and improve the performance and quality of products ensuring they conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirement.
 

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist machinery. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, and who continue to grow, with the introduction of new products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide design engineering capability to engineering activities/projects assigned to client’s design engineering centre.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience 
  • 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
  • Hybrid working
  • Life Assurance, x2 of salary
  • Employee rewards portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Modern working environment

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • HND or suitable mechanical engineering design experience. A Degree would be ideal but isn’t essential.
  • 3D design proficiency - Pro-Engineer / Creo experience is preferred, but isn’t essential. 
  • Have a hands-on approach to engineering design and development.
  • Full system design experience would be preferred. 
  • Any Automotive, Military, Heavy Engineering, Off Highway / Construction Equipment experience would be advantageous.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Excellent technical aptitude.
  • Previous experience of engineering projects/activities.
  • Planning and priority setting.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems would be a big advantage.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the generation and delivery of concept and manufacturing design definitions, based on technical specifications, requirements, costs and other constraints.
  • Support the conceptual development for new products.
  • Participate in maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures.
  • Supporting the identification of business opportunities.
  • Problem solving on existing products and product improvement.
  • Support the evaluation of technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions.
  • Support assigned projects, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan and budget.
  • Working alongside the customer on product development ensuring delivery of solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
  • Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, developing skills and capabilities, and giving support to others as required.
  • Actively participate in business unit improvement activities.
 

Company and Role Overview

The business is an SME, world leading provider, with 150 employees and 60 years of manufacturing heritage. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The operation consists of a fabrication facility, assembly area, large yard, logistics area and finished goods stores with the majority of product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

Due to expansion, they are looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer. The engineering design department are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy engineering design environment.

Full training and support will be provided in this role. 

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

  • £26,000 - £28,000
  • 37.5 hours per week 
  • Half day on Friday’s 
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Death in service benefit

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

Candidate Requirements

  • Candidates must have some previous work experience, and have permanent right to work in the UK
  • Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering experience would be a huge advantage
  • Ideally, you will hold a HNC / HND, but this isn’t essential
  • 18th Edition – training can be given if required
  • C&G 2391, Inspection & Testing would be an advantage, but isn’t essential
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

(full training will be given where required)

  • The Junior Electrical Design Engineer will prepare electrical specifications, materials lists, wiring diagrams and data sheets to the regulations and standards appropriate to the site conditions, location and equipment. 
  • Provide technical assistance in the preparation of procedures, quotations, tenders and installation work involving electrical equipment. 
  • Ensure drawings of electrical installations and equipment are prepared and updated as necessary to the appropriate standards. 
  • Overseeing of projects through to commissioning – within budget and required timescales. 
  • Liaise with customers, visit sites to discuss and agree specifications and performance requirements. Visits to site may entail fault diagnosis, recommending and implementing corrective measures. 
  • Design electrical control panels and boards for production in house.
  • Create Bills of Material for electrical work
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary and Benefits

  • £30,000 to £35,000
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

  • The CNC Machinist will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines (Hurco and HAAS) for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
  • As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Machinist will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
  • Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Machinist will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
  • The CNC Machinist will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.

Candidate Requirements

  • GCSE Level A-C, A Level in Sciences, BTec Level 3 Certificates in Engineering (or equivalent), Level 4 qualification preferred.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines (Hurco and HAAS in particular)
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software
  • Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
  • Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications.
  • Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc
  • MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace
  • Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 
  • Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC programmer / engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover the Northwest region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • Salary is dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission – uncapped (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn, Warrington, Preston Blackpool

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.

Screening Questions - Must be happy to answer yes to them all to be considered:

1.    Are you technically minded and willing to carry out ongoing self-learning to constantly improve your knowledge?
2.    Do you have a clean driving licence?
3.    Are you flexible to be able to travel in your role with some overnight stays?
4.    Are you eligible to live and work in the UK with fluent English language skills?
5.    Have you previously worked mobile and are happy with minimum 3 hours driving each day?

 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Supplier Quality Engineer Salary and Benefits:

  • £32,000 - £35,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Excellent opportunities to progress
  • 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs.  

Supplier Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

Please note that the experience mentioned below is an ‘ideal’, the right candidate would not need to have knowledge of everything.

  • Experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment would be a significant advantage.
  • HNC/HND or Degree Qualified Mechanical Engineer would be advantageous.
  • Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement.  Lead auditor would be an advantage.
  • Membership of Charted Quality Institute would be advantageous.
  • Any experience of either: Lean Six Sigma, 8D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-Why, Fishbone.
  • Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.  Salesforce experience would be advantageous.
  • Metrology, CMM, experience would be nice but is not essential.

Supplier Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

The below will vary, as your training progresses. 

  • Assist the Quality Team in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raise during the audit.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings projects.
  • Interact with other departments including suppliers and customers regarding quality matters.
  • Be a point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues.
  • Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being carried out in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required.
 

Company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Import / Export Co-ordinator, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas.

The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Shipping Manager, the Import / Export Co-ordinator will assist in the tracking and documentation support for consignments within the Export department to the EU and the ROW. Required to keep track of orders as they go through the logistics process (from warehouse through to delivery) and help ensure that they are on track to customer commitment dates.

Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm, 3:00pm Finish on Friday’s (with flexibility)
  • 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
  • Life Assurance
  • 6% company pension
  • Company and Private Healthcare Scheme
  • Sick pay

Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough

Import / Export Co-ordinator Candidate Requirements

  • Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills - able to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent PC skills - accurate data entry / keyboarding is essential, and a good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • High level of attention to detail - able to maintain accuracy.
  • Awareness of the need to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills - written and verbal.
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
  • Positive “Can Do” attitude – confident and decisive.
  • Ability to be flexible.

Import / Export Co-ordinator Key Responsibilities 

  • Obtain transport quotations and options to meet client or event delivery schedule – courier, road, air and sea freight.
  • Work closely with freight forwarders and couriers to schedule and monitor shipments for all export / import consignments.
  • Prepare and review shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, EUR1, carnets etc.
  • A good knowledge of letters of credit.
  • Track and report shipment status, providing timely updates to relevant departments to ensure smooth delivery and ensuring shipments arrive on time.
  • Calculate load plans for container shipments and for full trailer shipments.
  • Good knowledge of import procedures, both Home Use and IPR.
  • Handle inquiries and concerns related to shipping and provide solutions promptly.
  • To stay updated on changes in import / export regulations.
  • Be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures including feeding back any H&S information to management also be aware of and demonstrate the company values and behaviours.