I am recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Service Engineer to join a well-respected and specialist employer. As Service Engineer you will support with the ongoing servicing and maintenance of the product which is very key to the safety. Utilising the clients in house systems to meet customer expectations you will be responsible for carrying out on-site servicing in line with company standards. 

This is a Monday – Friday role 9am – 5pm with benefits including: 

• Salary £33,990, monthly paid. 
• If based in London then London Weighting will be applied on top. 
• Company car, or allowance, with a fuel card. + company credit card
• There may be some overnight stays.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Xmas shutdown
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Company sick pay after probation period
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance after 12 months
• Career progression and development
• Active social committee

The ideal Service Engineer must have a full clean driving licence. Be flexible and willing to travel at short notice as appropriate and have an ability to perform under pressure. Some key duties of the role include: 

• Planned and reactive on-site servicing using company checklists in line with company procedures. 
• Installation and maintenance of company products on customer sites. 
• Generating and validating leads from service visits for the business development team to follow up. 
• Working with the quality assurance team to address on-site issues. 
• Attend regular service meetings via teams and head office. 
• Planning and booking of servicing work utilising our service planning system to meet customer expectation and servicing dates.
• Utilising customer servicing and facilities management systems to ensure compliance of servicing documentation.

The role of Service Engineer is commutable from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. There may be some national travel. 

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate.

A great temp to perm opportunity is available for an Electrician who is particularly interested in installation work. The company is a leader in a wide range of biomass solutions for the industrial and commercial industry. 

My client is looking for an Electrician to join them who will be traveling to various customer locations across the UK installing Biomass boilers. With a company van, fuel car and paid accommodation including food and drink, my client will truly give you everything you need to get the job done. If this sounds like you, please read on. 

Electrician Benefits:

• OTE £45,000 - £50,000 including overtime
• Full time contracted moving to permanent after 3 Month probationary period. 
• £16 Per Hour. (This will be reviewed after first 3 months) 
• 40-week, Overtime paid at Time + half.
• 28 days holiday – including bank holidays.
• 3% company pension scheme.
• Company van + Fuel card
• All accommodation paid for by company including food & drink while working away.
• Working week Mon – Fri 
• 6AM – 2PM working hours 

Electrician Duties: 

• Travel to customer locations and completing installation tasks in a timely manner.

Electrician Requirements: 

• Someone with previous installation experience.
• Electrically trained.
• 18th edition BS7671
• Full UK Driving License
• Willing to travel regularly across the UK. 

This Electrician position is commutable from: Northamptonshire, Rugby, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Beford and surrounding areas.

The Company

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently. 

Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits

• £37,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
• 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered. 
• Strong product development experience.
• Design for Manufacture. 
• Problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Drafting experience. 
• A level of calculations experience.
• Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.  

Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software. 
• Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
• Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
• Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.

The Company

This is a great entry level engineering opportunity within a global company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in over 40 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Package and Benefits

• £25,000 - £34,000
• 37.5 hours per week – with flexible hours, Early finish on Friday’s
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Trainee Sales Engineer Candidate Requirements

• You will be degree qualified - an instrumentation or similar degree would be considered. Pumps or valves would also be considered. 
• A desire to learn on the Sales Engineering side.
• Some level of previous work experience. 
• Someone who is looking for longevity, developing of an engineering career.
• Willingness to learn.
• Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities

Within the role of the Trainee Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for processing sales enquiries and:

• Providing accurate advice and guidance on the correct production selection for the customer needs.
• Achieving the best fit for the customer at the lowest cost.
• Generating written and verbal proposals, within a response timeframe.
• Providing technical and commercial support to an Area Sales Manager.
• Taking ownership of key product lines and becoming the single point of contact for a designated sales territory.

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.

Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.

Role Overview

This is a rewarding role, that will allow you to bring in your own approach and ideas, with a team and company that are growing. The Software Development Leader, will lead a team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Helping take projects from conception to completion, ensuring the business continues to deliver their best in market products and software.   

** Please note, candidates must have eligibility to live and work in the UK permanently**

Software Development Leader Pay and Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Software Development Leader Person Specification

• A technical Degree ideally, anything Software based or similar would stand out.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, building relationships with people at all levels.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, with experience of Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles.
• Strong People Management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager.
• Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion. 
• Methodical, with a structured approach.
• Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritise assignments appropriately.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed and dependable.

Software Development Leader Key Responsibilities

• Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
• Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach.
• Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the Project Lead, Programme Manager and Stakeholders.
• Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research and company QMS process are followed.
• Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team.
• Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design.
• Assisting with project planning, scoping and problem-solving.

We are seeking to recruit a proven Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Shift Engineer) to join a busy manufacturing plant within the Maintenance and Production team to support the operation.

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be you will be used to continually perform at a high-performance level and commitment to achieve the desired results and implementing continuous improvement ideas. You will be expected to respond to call-outs due to the 24/7 nature of the business 1 week of the month, as well as work some weekends as overtime all paid extra. 

Benefits include: 

• Salary including call out allowance comes in at just under £45,000
• Double day shift patterns
• Plenty of overtime at premium rates 
• Pension matched up to 10%
• 25 days Holiday

You must be qualified Electrically i.e. NVQ/ Apprenticeship / City & Guilds and would be beneficial with 17th / 18th Edition and hold experience as a Maintenance Electrician or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, we would be interested in talking to Maintenance Engineers as well. You must have a Maintenance ability having gained your experience of supporting plant within a FMCG environment such as Food or Packaging or a similar environment. 

Some duties may include:

• To maintain a proactive approach to safety, quality and hygiene to ensure standards are maintained and improved.
• To maximise the uptime of production machinery and to assist in meeting the agreed production plan for the shift. 
• To manage day-to-day routines, assisting operators in maximizing uptime of production machinery. Ensure the development of operators to carry out routine electrical tasks as detailed in the Operator Skills module, thereby contributing to the overall success of the plant as a Maintenance Electrician.
• To liaise with the Engineering Co-Ordinator and other Engineers to ensure that breakdown and planned maintenance is carried out as agreed and downtime is minimised.
• To carry out job and shift handovers as required, ensuring relevant information is passed on.
• To provide 24-hour, 7 days cover as required to support the site operation.

This role of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Bishop Stortford, Harlow, Chelmsford, Braintree and Cheshunt

Due to a long-serving employee who will be retiring, they wish to recruit a CNC Miller & Turner to work in their machine shop making precision parts.

The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.

CNC Miller / Turner Benefits and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £42,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am – 12:30pm 
• 10% employer pension
• Death in service benefit
• Health insurance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury

CNC Miller / Turner Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience working in a precision machining environment.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering drawings.
• Ability to produce complex components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately.
• Adherence to quality standards.
• Possessing an enthusiastic can-do attitude with an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Making one-offs and small batches of complex precision machined components from various aerospace grade materials.
• Accurately inspecting and measuring components using various inspection equipment including, but not limited to, Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
• Setting and Operating Manual/CNC Mills and Lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Writing CNC programs using AlphaCam and/or CAD/CAM post processors

Role Overview

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth.

They are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Sales Operations Manager to work alongside the Director of Sales on all aspects of global sales.

This is a business-critical role, where you will continuously analyse and report on key sales data and activities.  You will be accountable for ensuring all sales processes are followed and a strong business rhythm is maintained at all times within the sales department.

You will also work collaboratively with other areas of the business providing sales input in Marketing, Supply Chain planning and Training metrics.

You must be a team player and will be in continuous communication with our diverse customer base. You will be confident in challenging others, driving change and delivering results.

NB: If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous. 

Pay and Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000
• Commission + Bonus
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Sales Operations Manager Person Specification

• If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• A passion for numbers, especially sales/data analytics and the ability to present insights which lead to profitable activity.
• Excellent knowledge of sales administration processes, systems and reporting.
• Experience working in a proactive, target driven, B2B sales environment.
• Track record of giving excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present data.
• A strong desire to continue developing their commercial skills to the highest level.
• Professional, organised, methodical and able to work under pressure.
• This role is primarily based at Northampton; however, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to travel occasionally e.g. to meet customers and support the sales team at international trade shows such as NAMM Show USA in Anaheim, Music China in Shanghai.

Sales Operations Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Collect, track, analyse, and communicate key sales data, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting.
• Ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Propose and support the implementation of new sales systems, processes and reporting.
• Work with the sales team and global distribution customers to execute the sales plan.
• Proactively support the global sales channel, working with the Director of Sales and the Sales Managers to ensure:
• Monthly production order intake from our distributors is in line with budget.
• Sales policies are upheld.
• Global dealer information is collected and analysed to ensure excellent coverage of retailers in all geographies.
• That retailers within the territory carry a representative line-up of products, backed up by a formalised stocking policy.
• An appropriate commitment to New Product orders by all global distributors according to targets.
• That launch plans are carried out effectively, ensuring that sufficient ‘pipeline fill’ has occurred prior to launch.

FIELD PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR - MOBILITY PRODUCTS

This is 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 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 role will cover PE, NN, NR and north IP postcodes.

Required Abilities and Experience

• Ideally you will have had previous experience in the vehicle adaptation, modification business and a good idea how the Motability scheme works.
• A hardworking outgoing person who thrives in dealing with people with disabilities and a passion for improving their vehicle driving experience with the range of vehicle adaptations the business offers.  

Field Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience
• Company car
• Commission – uncapped (average pay out is £500 - £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: East Midlands, West Midlands, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire

Field Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

• Target driven individual with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills coupled with a good technical understanding.
• First-class attention to detail is a prerequisite for the role.
• IT literate and competent in using the MS Office Suite.
• Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and dealers alike.
• Possess a logical approach to problem solving.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Regular travel and some over-night stays are required for this role.

Field Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

• Identify and fully understand the customer needs.
• Able to demonstrate all products offered by the Company.
• Work with the Head of Business Development to identify and implement opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with the Central Sales Team to assist in the development of both existing and new partners and partner groups.
• Be able to match the right products to meet the needs of the customer.
• Complete all paperwork and CRM.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of all products and services on offer, ensuring the highest level of customer service.
• Attend shows, exhibitions and group development meetings.