LOGISTICS BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER

DROITWICH

PERMANENT

Company:

A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a LOGISTICS BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER.

IT'S AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, and you will be given the ultimate responsibility for organising and ordering the distribution of goods.

This is a large, International business, with new orders on the horizon, offering stability and long-term prospects.

Benefits for a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• Salary : £50,000 - £55,000
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Large Friendly International Business
• Christmas Present

Duties of a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• Transportation, scheduling, stock integrity and part evolution
• Ensure continuous flow of vehicle components from supplier to warehouse and ultimately to customer
• Selection of service providers for transport and export
• Maximise container utilisation
• Set up and maintain schedules for new materials
• Responsibility and control of the warehouse
• Management of special transport
• Stock accuracy
• Responsibility for managing customs clearance
• Ensure materials arrive on time
• Review corrective actions for material variances

Requirements of a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• HND or equivalent professional qualification in logistics or purchasing
• Experience of Materials management
• Exposure to managing warehousing and distribution
• You will have gained your experience from within a high volume, fast paced production environment
• Knowledge of SAP would be ideal
• Transportation management
• Supply Chain
• Risk management
• Strategy deployment and application
• Superb leadership and man-management skills

With lots of new business on the horizon, this ensures this role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager, to continue to develop and grow, within an International organisation.

Send your CV ASAP.

The Company:

With experience across every sector, this business is a leading force in their industry and has the expertise and production capability to deliver high quality, cost effective buildings that meet the current and future needs of their users.

They operate across multiple sectors, delivering a comprehensive range of innovative solutions, operating in the MOD, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Student Accommodation and Education sectors.

Across all of these sectors, their manufacturing and construction sites continually strive to find a better way of delivering high quality solutions that achieves their clients’ goals more efficiently, more affordably, and more effectively.

Package and Hours:

• Salary is negotiable, dependant on experience
• Car allowance
• Medical cover
• 33 days holiday
• 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, 3:45pm finish on Friday

Role Purpose:

Being a senior position within the company the Contracts Manager has to ensure that Projects are managed effectively from inception to completion.

• To manage the project teams, including clients, designers, consultants, employees and sub-contractors.
• Ensure projects are run to programme with effective commercial delivery of the construction projects ensuring that projects are technically compliant.
• To ensure safe delivery of construction projects and ensuring that the projects are handed to a high-quality standard, defect free.

Essential Experience Required:

• Proven track record in delivering large projects
• Effective team leader
• Ability to plan and programme projects from inception to completion

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the project teams including clients, designers, consultants, employees and sub-contractors

• Ensure full understanding of the project design, tender and contract
• Arrange regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure co-ordination, understanding and responsibilities
• Work closely with the Commercial Department on all aspects of delivery.
• Have regular dialogue with the project team to ensure our commercial and construction position is not compromised

Ensure Projects are run to programme

• Produce a comprehensive programme to effectively manage the whole project
• To monitor progress on a weekly/monthly basis and where necessary take action to prevent slippage / recover lost time

Effective commercial delivery of the construction projects

• Identify required levels of resourcing for successful enactment of projects and support for future business
• Give clear direction as required within the Team, as regards day to day business activity
• Take the lead in the resolution of any cost, design or methodology issues to ensure smooth manufacture and construction
• Liaise with and support all suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary
• Provide necessary information and coordination to other teams to ensure efficient implementation of projects

Effective safe delivery of the construction project

• Disseminate safe working practices to the construction team and ensure the high standard of Health & Safety ethos is maintained at all times
• Arrange with the Health & Safety Department regular site visits and to ensure any observations / actions are closed out in a timely manner
• Ensure the company ethos is passed down to their supply chain partners

Ensure technical compliance of the product offering

• Build and maintain good communications within all relevant areas of client, consultant and suppliers. Gain full understanding of the mechanics of the client and team process and dynamics
• Ensure full evaluation of the client requirement. Ensure risks are identified and eliminated from company activities
• Ensure close liaison with the Design Department and consultants to ensure any queries are properly recorded and closed out

Commutable from Mansfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Grantham, Newark on Trent, Lincoln, Sleaford

The Company:

With experience across every sector, this business is a leading force in their industry and has the expertise and production capability to deliver high quality, cost effective buildings that meet the current and future needs of their users.

They operate across multiple sectors, delivering a comprehensive range of innovative solutions, operating in the MOD, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Student Accommodation and Education sectors.

Across all of these sectors, their manufacturing and construction sites continually strive to find a better way of delivering high quality solutions that achieves their clients’ goals more efficiently, more affordably, and more effectively.

Role Purpose:

As Project Director you will be responsible for the overall leadership, direction, management and supervision of projects to achieve the best possible health and safety standards. You will be responsible for delivering projects to time, cost and quality targets and provide leadership and support to managing the delivery of projects liaising regularly with other department heads to ensure programme, specification and quality and cost objectives are achieved. Work closely with customers to manage the customer experience and journey.

Package and Hours:

• Salary is negotiable, dependant on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Medical cover
• 33 days holiday
• 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, 3:45pm finish on Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets.
• Monitor and drive weekly progress and liaise with other department heads to resolve any delays or issues identified.
• Ensure that a culture exists within the site construction team that guarantees the required quality of the build process is achieved.
• Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety to the project team to deliver high standards.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements.
• Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships.
• Communication of a clear vision and strategy the project delivery team in order to deliver contracts in line with contract programmes and cost plans.
• Effective Resourcing – plan skill requirements and own the resourcing for assigned projects, being supported by HR.
• Project Set-up and Close-Out: set up quality processes in line with quality and factory manager, oversee problem resolution and snagging with focus on alignment of cost, scope and timescale from project start-up.
• Programme Management: proactively manage and monitor programmes throughout the factory, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Effective people management: build and manage the team around you, providing constructive feedback and inspiring others to progress.
• Ability to take ownership of projects whilst having the backing of a supportive team and working closely with the CEO.
• Aligning performance targets to business objectives, driving critical business areas such as Safety, Quality, Programme, Delivery and People.

Essential Experience Required:

• Strong leadership skills
• 10 years’ experience in Contract/Project management and contract administration
• MCIOB or equivalent – We will also consider applicants qualified through experience
• Broad knowledge of building regulations and construction methods
• Strong commercial awareness
• Strong working knowledge of prevailing health and safety legislation and practise
• Highly organised and able to coordinate a large team of contractors and consultants
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to work as part of a team as well as being an effective manager
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Experience:  

• The individual will have a well-established record within the Off-Site sector and will have expert knowledge of key sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Defence, etc.
• Experience in working with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions.
• Must have experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment.
• Preferably educated to degree level, but not essential.

Commutable from Mansfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Grantham, Newark on Trent, Lincoln, Sleaford

Introduction:

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Electrician to support a medium size Maintenance team within a Heavy Industry Environment.  Our client is well established and is a successful and expanding business manufacturing high integrity and high-volume products for a worldwide customer base

Benefits for a Maintenance Electrician:

• The salary for the role of Maintenance Electrician is £30,000 depending on experience plus OT, pension etc. The shift pattern of the role is double days with hours of work being 6-2/1-9.  

Requirements of a Maintenance Electrician:

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will have experience supporting kit from a Heavy Environment including, Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Pumps, Motors, Drives, Control Panels, Furnaces and Hydraulics/ Pneumatics. The ideal candidate must hold:

• 18th Edition City & Guilds desirable (17th is a must)
• Electrical Bias
• Apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering – HNC/ ONC/ Degree/ NVQ

This Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Newark-on-Trent.

The Role:

The Design Manager is responsible for executing the design in accordance with the project’s design deliverables, directing and coordinating external design partners and the internal Project Design and CAD Technician resource allocated to the project.

The Design Manager will be the primary technical contact for the project, liaising with the Contracts Manager and Project Manager from the construction team, who will be responsible for managing the overall project and supporting the Contracts Manager in dealing with the client team on design related issues.

Salary:

• £55,000 - £65,000

Person Specification:

• Qualified to Degree or HND/HNC level and have professional accreditation with a relevant institution.
• Be competent in the use of appropriate CAD software: Preferably Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, and/or other 3D Modelling software.
• Experience working within a design role in a construction business
• Have experience of managing members of a design team, including the allocation and monitoring of design workload, as well as overseeing individuals’ personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary design oversight across multiple projects, including co-ordination with Construction and Project Management Team/Managers, to facilitate the timely completion of design information to meet internal and external design programme targets.
• Liaise with the Commercial and Construction departments regarding the selection and assessment of Subcontractors to ensure they are competent, qualified and capable of providing the design input required for the project.
• Manage allocated resources within projects and produce project design programmes to assist in project resource planning across the department.
• Ensure Design Risk Assessments are created and appropriately maintained for each project in a timely manner to satisfy CDM requirements.
• Line management responsibilities for Project Design Engineers and CAD Technicians as agreed with the Head of Technical.
• Contribute to the development of new product standards.

Commutable from Mansfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Grantham, Newark on Trent, Lincoln, Sleaford

If you are an experienced Plater Welder apply today!

A reputable Fabrication Company require an experienced Plater Welder to join to the team to help fulfil growing work orders.

The role would be perfect for an experienced Plater Welder who is looking for long term work.

Benefits for the Plater Welder:

• Opportunities to do overtime in the workshop
• Negotiable Salary
• Long term - permanent position, with large work orders
• Free parking on site
• Overalls and protective equipment supplied

Reporting to the Production Manager the Plater Welder would be required to:

• Assist with Production
• Weld with a variety of materials mainly Steel
• Self-Check Quality of Welding and Plating work

Must be an experienced Plater Welder, experienced with working with Steels.

Commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Burton and surrounds.

Please send CV ASAP.

Introduction:

We are a well-respected employer who are seeking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our established bespoke day shift maintenance team.

Benefits for a Maintenance Engineer:

• In return for your Maintenance Engineer skills and experience, we offer a starting salary in the region of £31K, plus company pension, excellent holiday entitlement and a stable and secure working environment. 

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer:

• As a maintenance engineer, you will within a small but effective team and will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment .

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer:

• As a maintenance engineer you must hold formal mechanical qualifications (ideally with an electrical appreciation), with proven experience of supporting relevant plant and equipment within a manufacturing, process or production environment.

It is a great opportunity, to join established, well respected business, far away from the highs & lows of the manufacturing sector.

This role is commutable from Alcester, Bromsgrove, Lapworth, Redditch, Studley & Wythall

1999 - 2020 Celebrating 21 Years of Maintenance Engineer Recruitment Excellence

Introduction:

We are a well-respected employer who are seeking to recruit an experienced an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer  to join our established business, which will require to you spend time at our key facility in the Gloucestershire region, whilst also supporting regional sites throughout the UK.

Benefits:

• In return for your Maintenance Technician / Service Engineering skills and experience, we offer a starting salary in the region of £32 - £37K, Plus Company Vehicle, Paid Overtime & Company Pension & Excellent Holiday Entitlement.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer:

• As a Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer you will be working with a small team of Maintenance Technicians and will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance technician activities across our plant.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer:

• As a Proven Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer, you will ideally be apprentice trained however must hold formal Electrical qualifications, with a background in supporting plant and equipment within either a metal processing, foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.

The role is commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester & Worcester

1999 - 2020 Celebrating 21 Years of Maintenance Technician / Service Engineer Recruitment Excellence

SALES ENGINEER / TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - MIDLANDS

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager to join an established, national manufacturer and distributer of sealants and components for use within the industrial sector. Counting blue-chip OEM’s and local engineering workshops amongst their varied client base, this company offers the chance to work and grow alongside some of the most innovative companies in the country.

Based at the company’s Head Office in Birmingham, the Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager will be responsible for the Account Management of clients, both long-standing and newly won. Working alongside the Business Development team the Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager will be dealing with technical queries and requests from clients in relation to product range, orders and suitability of products. The role will also involve travelling around the Midlands in order to meet customers and build and maintain relationships, as well as to ensure the steady generation of revenue.

The Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager role will be perfectly suited to someone who is currently working in a technical / engineering discipline, ideally with systems / machinery which uses sealants and lubricants although this is not necessary. Previous sales experience is useful but not absolutely required providing you are energetic, enthusiastic, driven and willing to learn. Whilst this is a sales role you will not be heavily targeted as this company values quality of relationships over pure profit.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary of £25,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
• A bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to 20% of your annual salary based on performance
• A company car, mobile phone and pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• A fantastic working environment with experienced, friendly and successful colleagues

If the above sounds interesting, then what are you waiting for? Send your CV now to be considered for this brilliant position.

SALES ENGINEER / TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - SOUTH EAST

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager to join an established, national manufacturer and distributer of sealants and components for use within the industrial sector. Counting blue-chip OEM’s and local engineering workshops amongst their varied client base, this company offers the chance to work and grow alongside some of the most innovative companies in the country.

Based at the company’s regional office in Dartford, the Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager will be responsible for the Account Management of clients, both long-standing and newly won. Working alongside the Business Development team the Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager will be dealing with technical queries and requests from clients in relation to product range, orders and suitability of products. The role will also involve travelling around the South East in order to meet customers and build and maintain relationships, as well as to ensure the steady generation of revenue.

The Sales Engineer / Technical Account Manager role will be perfectly suited to someone who is currently working in a technical / engineering discipline, ideally with systems / machinery which uses sealants and lubricants although this is not necessary. Previous sales experience is useful but not absolutely required providing you are energetic, enthusiastic, driven and willing to learn. Whilst this is a sales role you will not be heavily targeted as this company values quality of relationships over pure profit.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary of £25,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
• A bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to 20% of your annual salary based on performance
• A company car, mobile phone and pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• A fantastic working environment with experienced, friendly and successful colleagues

If the above sounds interesting, then what are you waiting for? Send your CV now to be considered for this brilliant position.

Company:

In the role of Maintenance Engineer, you will be joining an existing maintenance team to undertake planned and breakdown maintenance on plant machinery.  

Benefits:

• In return you will receive a salary of up to £30,000
• Excellent Benefits
• Paid Overtime

Duties:

• As a Maintenance Engineer you will be joining an existing Maintenance Engineering team maintaining all plant machinery including both proactive planned maintenance and reactive breakdown repair. 
• You will be working alternating shifts 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm Monday – Friday + regular Sat paid overtime.

Requirements:

• To be considered for this Maintenance Engineer role you will need to hold a relevant qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ level 3.
• In addition, you will need to have experience of maintaining plant machinery in a Food or Manufacturing environment.
• You will ideally be multiskilled, however candidates with either Electrical or Mechanical bias will be considered, and I would be keen to speak with Multiskilled Engineers, Electrical or Mechanical Engineers.

This position is based in Welshpool, Powys and is commutable from Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV ASAP.

We are a well-respected employer who are seeking to recruit an experienced  Maintenance Technician to join our established bespoke day shift maintenance team.

Benefits:

• In return for your Maintenance Technician skills and experience, we offer a starting salary in the region of £33.5K, plus company pension, excellent holiday entitlement and a stable and secure working environment.  

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

• As a Maintenance Technician you will be working with a small team of Maintenance Technicians and will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance technician activities across our plant.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

• As a Proven Maintenance Technician, you will ideally be apprentice trained however must hold formal Electrical qualifications, with a background in supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing, process or production environment.  

The role is commutable from Fradley, Lichfield & Tamworth

1999 - 2020 Celebrating 21 Years of Maintenance Technician Recruitment Excellence