Ref: MJ02067
Job Title: Project Manager
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 + Quality Company Car
Location: Harlow, Essex

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of commercial business to include retail, public sector and office sites.

Main Purpose of job:

Reporting directly to the Head of Refits, the main purpose of this role is to provide an effective Project Management and Coordination role within the company, working on multiple commercial refits, primarily within the retail industry and other sites open to the general public. You will be responsible for providing accurate surveys, generating detailed reports, providing quotations to the client and controlling on-site works ranging from £15,000 to £250,000.

Ideally the successful applicant will live within a reasonable commuting distance to Harlow, Essex and the job role will necessitate numerous site visits and inspections.

The role will incorporate liaison with various levels of Client management and administrative personnel and necessitate the management of direct staff and sub-contractors.

Main Tasks of Job:

• Undertake detailed Scoping surveys to various client project requests in a concise and consistent manner.
• Generate and submit detailed and accurate accounts, formulated from agreed Company schedule of rates and pricing documents.
• Identify, allocate and control project resource requirements.
• Manage assigned project teams incorporating the Companies own staff and nominated sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with and manage nominated sub-contractor and supplier quotation returns. Analyse and report on Project KPI criteria.
• Monitor and report on staff and contractor performance and provide feedback into the Management and Procurement team.
• Monitor and report on nominated sub-contractor performance criteria and ensure cost, performance and compliance levels are met.
• Accurately input and log all relevant information onto Company tracking documents.
• Programme, manage and control on-site works ensuring client specification is delivered and quality assurances are met.
• Provide regular client updates and ensure client interface and relationships are maintained to the highest of standards.
• To implement and follow Company Health and Safety requirements, ensuring that each project is carried out in a safe and professional manner.
• To communicate with management and work colleagues in ensuring that all aspects of each project are consistent and compliant.
• Prepare and submit detailed final accounts on each project.
• To manage and control project budgets ensuring that margins and profitability and maintained.
• Ensure that all administration is auctioned in an organised and timely manner.
• Provide holiday cover and support as required to other areas of the business.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent client relationship skills
• Good supervisory skills.
• Account Management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Project.
• The ability to work on multiple projects , keeping within timescales and budgets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for profit.
• Diligent, hard-working, meticulous, persevering.
  

Ref: MJ02084
Job Title: Building Surveyor
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Location: Orpington

Job Description:

Our client is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. They provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry, covering chartered building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability and health & safety.

Position -

They are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Building Surveyor with excellent presentation and organisational skills, technical ability and a thorough understanding of the commercial and/or industrial property markets.
The ability to work using own initiative is considered essential.

Duties -

• Provide a full range of building surveying and contract administration duties for a range of clients, initially on a portfolio of small to medium sized instructions but with the likelihood that larger instructions will be forthcoming.
• Maintain regular contact with all clients at the appropriate level and develop new contacts through business development.
• Undertake all client services in a professional manner.
• Represent the business at meetings, functions and marketing events.
• Keep their group leader appraised of important issues and revert to him on key decisions or strategic matters
• Ensure that training needs are identified and addressed
• Report progress to group leader on a regular basis

Location -

Based in Orpington but with frequent travel expected to central and greater London and regular travel to other UK destinations.

Hours: 09.00 - 17.00, Monday to Friday
Holidays: From 24 days per annum, rising to 30 days depending on length of service
Pension: Excellent contributory pension, with life assurance

Ref: MJ02094
Job Title: Multi Skilled Reactive Maintenance Carpenter
Salary: £10.50 to £11.50 per hour + Company Van + Overtime
Location: Crawley/Reigate

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of well known retail establishments.

We are now seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Reactive Maintenance Carpenter to take responsibility for multiple retail & commercial sites throughout the Crawley/Reigate region. The successful applicant should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the specified region and be prepared to travel around the surrounding areas, as required and during busier time, to meet the demands of the business.

Primarily working on commercial retail sites, with responsibilities/duties to include -

Key Role:

To carry out emergency call outs for our client's major contracts. This role falls within the Maintenance division in the Company and work is directed from the main call centre. Work is allocated on a daily basis and out of hours calls are covered on a rota basis with the Operative covering client calls out of hours.

Maintenance Operatives are generally Carpentry based but have various other skills to carry out their roles, so therefore only candidates with Multi Trade Skills will be considered.

Personal skills:

As the Reactive Maintenance Operatives are dealing with clients on a one to one basis in a trading environment they will require good communication/interpersonal skills, adaptable, flexible, literate, numerate and have a pleasant and tidy disposition.

In addition to the Carpentry work covered, experience of other trade skills would be deemed as an advantage, although formal qualifications for these will not be necessary. Evidence of these skills/experience should be clearly shown on your CV. These should include some of the following –

• All aspects of carpentry.
• General plumbing skills (Not gas).
• General brickwork repairs.
• General plastering repairs.
• Minor roofing and rainwater repairs.
• Small ground works.
• Maintenance of locks.
• Minor flooring repairs.
• Ceramic tiling skills.

The successful applicants will need to posses a CSCS card and a formal carpentry related qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, previous multi trade skills and experience of on site for retail outlets for refurbishment and fit outs would be deemed a distinct advantage.

This is a permanent employed status role - no short term contracts - our client is therefore looking to offer long term careers.

In addition to a competitive basic wage, there is plenty of Overtime available, although due to a heavy work load successful candidates will need to be able to put in the extra hours as an average working week is in the region of 55 hours.

Core hours are 7am – 7pm at £10.50 - £11.50 per hour DOE
Various Overtime rates
Fully expensed Company Vehicle is provided

Due to site locations, it will be essential that applicants have a full clean driving license.

Ref: MJ02095
Job Title: Multi Skilled Carpenter (Small Works)
Salary: £10.50 to £11.50 per hour + Company Van + Overtime
Location: Godalming/Guildford

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of well known retail establishments.

We are now seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Carpenter to take responsibility for Small Works at multiple retail & commercial sites throughout the Godalming/Guildford region. The successful applicant should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the specified region and be prepared to travel around the surrounding areas, as required and during busier time, to meet the demands of the business.

Primarily working on commercial retail sites, with responsibilities/duties to include -

Key Role:

To carry out emergency call outs for our client's major contracts. This role falls within the Maintenance division in the Company and work is directed from the main call centre. Work is allocated on a daily basis and out of hours calls are covered on a rota basis with the Operative covering client calls out of hours.

Maintenance Operatives are generally Carpentry based but have various other skills to carry out their roles, so therefore only candidates with Multi Trade Skills will be considered.

Personal skills:

As the Small Works Operatives are dealing with clients on a one to one basis in a trading environment they will require good communication/interpersonal skills, adaptable, flexible, literate, numerate and have a pleasant and tidy disposition.

In addition to the Carpentry work covered, experience of other trade skills would be deemed as an advantage, although formal qualifications for these will not be necessary. Evidence of these skills/experience should be clearly shown on your CV. These should include some of the following –

• All aspects of carpentry.
• General plumbing skills (Not gas).
• General brickwork repairs.
• General plastering repairs.
• Minor roofing and rainwater repairs.
• Small ground works.
• Maintenance of locks.
• Minor flooring repairs.
• Ceramic tiling skills.

The successful applicants will need to posses a CSCS card and a formal carpentry related qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, previous multi trade skills and experience of on site for retail outlets for refurbishment and fit outs would be deemed a distinct advantage.

This is a permanent employed status role - no short term contracts - our client is therefore looking to offer long term careers.

In addition to a competitive basic wage, there is plenty of Overtime available, although due to a heavy work load successful candidates will need to be able to put in the extra hours as an average working week is in the region of 55 hours.

Core hours are 7am – 7pm at £10.50 - £11.50 per hour DOE
Various Overtime rates
Fully expensed Company Vehicle is provided

Due to site locations, it will be essential that applicants have a full clean driving license.

Ref: MJ02099 (Cardiff/Newport), MJ02100 (Birmingham), MJ02109 (Exeter)
Job Title: Multi Skilled Reactive Maintenance Plumber
Salary: £11.00 per hour + Company Van + Overtime
Location: Various locations

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of commercial business to include retail, public sector and office sites.

They are now looking for three Commercial Plumbers/Multi Skilled Reactive Maintenance Operatives to take responsibility for commercial sites, in particular well known retail establishments – to cover various locations as follows -

• Cardiff/Newport (MJ02099)
• Birmingham (MJ02100)
• Exeter (MJ02109)

The successful applicant must hold a recognised qualification in plumbing skills and have proven experience working on commercial sites, in particular, if you have experience working on retail outlets or similar, this would be deemed as a distinct advantage.

Whilst the role is mainly focused on plumbing works, the ideal applicant will also possess other trade skills (no qualifications required) to include such things as decorating, wall and floor tiling, basic electrics, carpentry, plastering, brick work, groundwork etc.

Living within an easy commuting distance of one of the specified locations, these are reactive maintenance roles and as such you would be responding to calls at multiple retail outlets throughout your allocated region.

Key requirements for this role are:

• Recoginsed plumbing qualification (ideally minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Evidence of other trade skills possessed
• Proven experience in a planned/reactive maintenance environment
• Good commercial experience – ideally working on retail sites or similar
• A flexible approach – willing to take on a variety of tasks
• A clean UK driving licence

APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING ON ONLY DOMESTIC PROPERTIES NEED NOT APPLY.

THIS ROLE WILL SUIT A QUALIFIED PLUMBER HOLDING EITHER AN NVQ LEVEL 3 OR CITY & GUILDS ADVANCED IN PLUMBING.

• Core hours are 7am – 7pm at £11.00 per hour
• Various overtime rates
• Fully expensed Company Vehicle is provided
• Please submit a full and detailed CV in the first instance, when applying for this role.
  

Please state the location you are applying for when submitting your CV

Ref: MJ02105
Job Title: ADRS Installation Manager (Automatic Doors Rollers & Shutters)
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000
Location: Cambridge

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of commercial business to include retail, public sector and office sites.

Main Purpose of Job:

Reporting directly to the ADRS Manager, the main purpose of this role is to provide an effective surveying, estimating and project coordination role within the company. You will be responsible for providing accurate shopfront, Entrance system and security shutter surveys, generating detailed reports, providing quotations to the client and controlling on-sie works ranging from £500 to £50,000. The role will predominantly be based within the Company’s Cambridge Head Office and will necessitate numerous site visits and inspections. The role will incorporate liaison with various levels of Client management and administrative personnel and necessitate the management of direct staff and sub-contractors. You will enure that KPI and SLA criteria are delivered to meet contractural parameters. You will be required to deliver the combined financial, quality and timescae targets of the Company and will apply the required Health & Safety objectives within your role.

Main tasks of Job:

• Undertake detailed surveys to various client quotation requests in a concise and consistent manner.
• Generate and submit detailed and accurate quotations formulated from agreed Company schedule of rates and pricing documents.
• Liaise with and manage nominated sub-contractor and supplier quotation returns. Analyse and report on contract KPI criteria.
• Monitor and report on staff and contractor performance and provide feedback into the Management and Procurement team.
• Monitor and report on nominated sub-contractor performance critera and ensure cost, performance and compliance levels are met.
• Accurately input and log all relevant information onto Company tracking documents.
• Programme, manage and control on-site works ensuring client specification is delivered and quality parameters are met.
• Provide regular client updates and ensure client interface and relationships are maintained to the highest of standards.
• To implement and follow Company Health and Safety requirements, ensuring that each project is carried out in a safe and professional manner.
• To communicate with management and work colleagues in ensuring that all aspects of each project are consistent and compliant.
• Be available to provide an allocated out of hours escalation service where required to the business and client base.
• Prepare and submit detailed final accounts on each project.
• Determine and promote additional work opportunities to the surveyoing and estimating team within other parts of the business.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and certification is administered correctly and that Company and Client policies and procedures are adhered to correctly.
• Analyse and report on the performance of your work allocation.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven previous experience as an ADRS Engineer working on a range of equipment within a Retail and Commercial environment.
• Competent in the interpretation and implementation of CAD drawings.
• Qualified to: BS7036
• Excellent Technical Skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Excellent written and oral communciation skills
• Use of Microsoft Office packages
  

Ref: MJ02075
Job Title: Qualification Engineer
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 (DOE)
Location: Dover, Kent

Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualification Engineer to join the product qualification department of our Dover based client.

The ability to evaluate electronics designs for EMC, safety and performance is essential.

The role involves –

• Reviewing schematics and PCB designs in Orcad from an EMC / safety perspective.
• Full product qualification testing will also be required including EMC, safety, environmental (temperature / humidity) and mechanical (vibration / drop).
• A good understanding of key EMC and safety concepts is essential as is the ability to write qualification plans, test plans and test reports.

The successful candidate will ideally have good knowledge of safety standard IEC61010 and EMC standard IEC61326, however candidates with knowledge of similar standards will also be considered.

Additional training will be given where necessary.

Ref: MJ02018
Job Title: Analogue Hardware Engineer
Salary: Up to £40,000
Location: Dover, Kent

Job Description:

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Analogue Electronics Engineer for our Dover based client.

• Experience of working within formal product development processes, e.g. Stage gate.
• Experience of product implementation including design for manufacture (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
• Experience of working with mixed-discipline engineering teams to develop product.
• Experience of conducting risk assessment / feasibility studies for development of cost sensitive products.

Technical

• Experience of cost-sensitive low-power, low-noise precision discrete analogue electronics design including nV and nA measurement and signal conditioning techniques to work in the presence of noise and interference.
• Experience of efficient, low-noise power supply design (battery and mains), use of appropriate topology, etc.
• Experience of small, efficient, light-weight, high power, low-noise true dc current source design.
• Experience of measurement input and output circuit protection from high energy transients, accidental connection to mains, etc.
• Experience of best-practice design EMC and signal integrity in printed circuit board layout, e.g. signal guarding, low-inductance power and ground connections, ground plane shielding, track segregation, implications of high-voltage high-speed circuits, etc.
• Ability to “hands-on” fault-find and analyse / diagnose complex circuit behaviour.
• Ability to solder and re-work circuit boards with SMD components down to 0603 size.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles and judgement based on experience to assist in correct decision making.

• Experience of working with cross-functional teams to introduce new products to a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of cost vs. feature vs. timescale trade-offs and value-added, value engineering (VAVE) analysis.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines to deliver product.
• Experience of working to tight cost targets (including materials and manufacturing labour).
• Experience of delivering high-reliability, highly robust designs to operate in harsh and industrial environments.
• Experience of delivering CE-compliant products.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, particularly SAP.

Technical

• Use of ADC and DAC components in low-noise, high-precision applications.
• Experience in Cadence Capture CIS schematic capture tool.
• Understanding of and experience with circuit simulation tools and other analytical packages, e.g. LabView, MathCad, etc. for design optimisation.
• Experience of high-voltage techniques and design of high-voltage sources including creepage and clearance considerations.
• Experience of mixed-signal design and embedded systems, e.g. interfacing analogue circuits with microprocessors, bus-controlled devices, I2C, SPI, USB, Bluetooth, CPLD / FPGA design.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level 2.1 or higher in a relevant discipline with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in analogue electronics design and implementation in an R&D background, ideally within a small-to-medium volume manufacturing environment and including at least 1 year in a senior capacity.

Ref: MJ02102 (Gloucester), MJ02103 (Nottingham), MJ02104 (Crawley)
Job Title: Automatic Door & Roller Shutter Engineers
Salary: £11.00 per hour + Company Van + Overtime
Location: Various Areas available

Job Description:

Our client a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out of well known retail establishments.

They are currently seeking Automatic Door and Roller Shutter Engineers, to Install, maintain and repair automatic doors and roller shutter equipment - with proven experience working in commercial environments, to cover Reactive and Planned Maintenance visits across a wide variety of manufacturers’ equipment, throughout the regions below, as indicated below and applicants should live within a reasonable commute of one of these areas. Ensuring that work is completed in accordance with the relevant codes of practice BS7036.

Vacancies are available in the following locations -

• MJ02102 - Gloucester
• MJ02103 - Nottingham
• MJ02104 - Crawley

Main Tasks of Job:

• Ensure that the correct interpretation of manufacturing and installation drawings is accurate and that the setting out and planning of all equipment is in place and correct.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain automatic door and roller shutter equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning control systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Fastening of components/accessories to varying building fabrics.
• Inspect ADRS systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes of practice.
• Ensure tools and equipment requiring PAT testing is within date when used on site.
• Identify hazardous equipment, advise client’s management and make safe accordingly.
• Direct and train co-workers to install, maintain, or repair ADRS, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Monitor, control and deliver the companies KPI and SLA targets, ensuring that all works are managed and controlled in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Determine and promote additional work opportunities to the surveying and estimating team.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and certification is administered correctly and that Company and Client policies and procedures are adhered to correctly.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience as an ADRS Engineer working on a range of equipment within a Retail and Commercial environment.
• Competent in the interpretation and implementation of CAD drawings.
• Qualified to:BS7036
• Excellent Technical Skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages.

Hours of work are 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday - although applicants should have a flexible approach and be prepared to work in evenings and weekends, when required.

• Standard pay rate £11.00 per hour
• Overtime rate: Time and a half
• Fully expensed Company Van provided

Please state the location you wish to wish to apply for when submitting your CV

Ref: MJ02097 (Dartford/Swanley), MJ02098 (Salisbury/Andover)
Job Title: Multi Skilled Reactive Maintenance Electrician (17th Edition)
Salary: £11.50 to £12.50 per hour + Company Van + Overtime
Location: Various locations

Job Description:

Our client a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out of well known retail establishments.

They are currently seeking two 17th Edition Multi Skilled Reactive Maintenance Electricians with proven experience working on commercial environments, to cover maintenance work on retail outlets and commercial sites throughout each of the following regions -

• Dartford/Swanley (MJ02097)
• Salisbury/Andover (MJ02098)

Ideally with City and Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing), 2382 (17th Edition) you must be hard working, reliable and a have a valid, clean UK driving licence.

This varied role will involve the installation, planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repair of building services control panels (including HVAC), fire and burglar alarms, door entry systems and general power and lighting. Retail or facilities management experience and relevant qualifications would be a distinct advantage.

In addition to your Electrical skills, this role will also involve general maintenance duties to include basic carpentry, wall and floor tiling, plumbing and roofing. We will therefore be looking for evidence on your CV of your multi trade skills and experience.

Previous experience of Reactive Maintenance working on behalf of large retail chains would be deemed a distinct advantage, any additional multi trade skills that you can put your hand to would also be of interest, you do not need to be qualified but occasions can arise when these skills could be called upon, so therefore experienced Electricians with multi trade skills would have an advantage.

Hours of work are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday - although applicants should have a flexible approach and be prepared to work in evenings and weekends, when required.

• Standard pay rate £11.50 - £12.50 per hour DOE
• Various overtime rates from time and a half
• Fully expensed Company Van provided

In the first instance please submit your CV via e-mail when applying for this role.

Please state which location you are applying for when submitting your CV

Ref: MJ02088
Job Title: Head of Product Marketing
Salary: up to £80,000 + Benefits & Bonus
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire

Job Description:

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK’s leading premium food business in a senior leadership role that is pivotal in delivering organisation’s strategy of becoming a multi-channel business.
The company has been making outstanding products for over 100 years and this role has responsibility for developing and delivering a compelling product strategy and range across all categories and channels. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the role has huge visibility and requires an individual capable of providing clear direction, engaging stakeholders across the business and ensuring flawless project execution in support of stretching growth plans.

The key accountabilities within this role will include:-

Lead product strategy and delivery

• Own and develop the 3 year product development and marketing strategy including definition and delivery of Brand Plans for all sub-brands.
• Develop and manage the agreed product development plan (encompassing both product refreshes & true innovation) that delivers and exceeds the growth aspirations across all channels.
• Manage all product licensing activities to deliver budgeted royalties ensuring that brand integrity of licensed products in consistent with the brand and strong, commercial arrangements are in place with all licensing partners.

Develop and own the NPD process for the business

• Own the NPD process working with key stakeholders to shape strong and underpinning processes with clear and concise decision making accountabilities.
• Lead and develop the Product Marketing Team
• Lead, manage, develop and inspire a team of 17 to deliver outstanding results recognising the central role product marketing has in delivering profitable business growth.
• Act as a senior leader for the business
• Drive forward new ways of working, new processes in order to allow the company to operate more effectively and successfully and be a champion for driving change within the business.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in an FMCG environment of developing compelling consumer-focused product strategies that deliver category and market growth. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of brand strategy how to develop product ranges within this strategy. You will have a highly commercial outlook, recognise how to harness creative functions, have outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels up to main board. You should ideally have CIM qualification or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience.

Closing date for application: 21st December 2011

Ref: MJ02107
Job Title: Facilities Co-ordinator
Salary: £16,000 to £18,000 (negotiable for the right person)
Location: Cambridge

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful organisation within the construction industry, specialising in interior refurbishment, maintenance and fit out of commercial business to include retail, public sector and office sites.

Main Purpose of Job:

Reporting directly to the Facilities Supervisor, the main purpose of this role is to coordinate all elements of the Reactive Maintenance within the company. You will be responsible for logging and dealing with all Reactive Maintenance works allocated across the Company’s Client Portfolion. You will ensure that KPI and SLA criteria are delivered to meet contractural parameters. You will ensure that effective communications is delivered across our client, staff and contractor base and that all works are programmed and delivered to meet our client requirements. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that all works are undertaken and delivered to meet the company’s operational procedures and policies. The role will be based within the Company’s Cambridge Head Office. The role will incorporate liaison wih various levels of client management and administrative personnel and will necessitate liaison with direct staff and sub-contractors. You will be required to deliver the combined financial, quality and timescale targets of the Company and will apply the required Health and Safety objectives within your role.

Main tasks of Job:

• Manage, co-ordinate and direct the Company’s field based engineer’s and sub-contractors, ensuring that all works allocated are managed and delivered to the required levels of quality and within the timescales required of the business.
• Co-ordinate and direct the field based team.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with the Planned Maintenance team.
• Receive, determine and allocate various other requests, logging, programming and monitoring engineer and contractor workloads and performance.
• Monitor, control and deliver the company’s key performance targets ensuring that all works are managed and controlled in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Determine and promote additional work opportunities to the surveying and estimating team.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and certification is administered correclty and that Company and Client policies and procedures are adhered to correctly.
• Analyse and report on the performance of your work allocation.
• Monitor and report on staff and contractor performance and provide feedback into the Management and Procurement team.
• Accurately input and log all relevant information onto the Company tracking documents and software systems.
• Provide regular client updates and ensure client interface and relationships are maintained to the highest of standards.
• To implement and follow Company Health and Safety requirements, ensuring that all works are carried out in a safe and professional manner.
• To communciate with various levels of the client management team in ensuring that Company Serviice levels are met.
• Proactively provide assistance to other areas of the business.
• Provide holiday cover and support as required to other areas of business.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excllent use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ideally have an NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
  

Ref: MJ02087
Job Title: HR Business Partner - South
Salary: Up to £35K
Location: UK based although role is to cover the South

One of the UK’s most established food retailers, with more than 4,000 employees and stores throughout the country, are now seeking a HR Business Partner - South.

Job Description:

To act as a HR Business partner for the Regional Managers and support their Store Managers to implement the Retail HR priorities on: Organisational Change, Recruitment, Retention, Training and Development, Engagement, Reward and Recognition, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Talent Management. Provide advice, coaching and support on all HR related issues.

Job Dimensions – Facts and Figures
Financial, Managing all HR Interventions in line with agreed budgets, Full understanding of retail KPIs and alignment to HR KPIs
Business Partner for 6 -8 Regional Managers and / or 2-3 Franchise Territory Managers and approx 150 - 180 Store Managers.

Key Accountabilities
Work in partnership with Regional Managers to implement the HR priorities for Retail, through the creation of Regional HR Business plans and providing guidance, support and coaching on people activities. Ensure Regional people KPI performance is reviewed on a periodic basis and robust plans are produced to address issues.
Work closely with the FTMs to understand their development needs. Provide appropriate 1-1 coaching and support to assist them in delivering an effective business partner service to their franchisees.
Develop and maintain a sound understanding of retail and franchise use facilitation and coaching techniques to support the Regional Managers and Franchise Territory Managers to identify business opportunities and resolve business issues.
Work with Regional Managers to implement and embed the Retail KPIs and supporting PDR processes. Conduct talent reviews twice a year to identify recruitment and development needs across the Regions and translate this into detailed succession and mobility plans to ensure we retain our best people.
Organise, deliver and evaluate effective Training and Development interventions in line with the overall priorities identified in the Retail Training & Development plan. Work closely with the Regional Managers to accurately identify Regional Training & Development needs ensuring that all identified needs are incorporated into the retail training plan. Provide appropriate 1-1 coaching where needs are identified.
Work with the Resourcing Business Partner to ensure all Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager vacancies are filled with high quality candidates that will engage our customers within agreed timescales by providing resourcing advice and support to the Regional Managers / Store
Act as a role model for customer service across the business, providing coaching and support to store colleagues as appropriate and through your Business Partner relationships.
To coach Regional Managers and store management teams on the effective use of company people processes and behaviours.
Carry out specific retail HR projects as required such as retail incentives, engagement survey, Training & Development.

Knowledge

• CIPD Qualification preferred, candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Coaching, influencing and facilitation skills
• Excellent understanding of core HR polices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Law
• PC literate
• Proactive and ‘Can Do’ attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of training delivery and good presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, well organised, with the ability to travel across 6 - 8 regions covering over 150 stores
• Track record in sound ER decision making and in sourcing and selection of quality candidates, preferably in a retail environment
• Prior retail experience preferred
• Understanding and awareness of the companies’ health and safety regulations in a store environment.
• Driving Licence is essential

Closing date for applications: 28th December 2011

Ref: MJ02089
Job Title: Call Centre Manager
Salary: £35 - £45K DOE
Location: Rochester, Kent

Our client is the largest independent estate agency in the south east of England with a network of over 110 branches. They now have a requirement for an experienced Call Centre Manager, to be based in their Rochester office.

It has developed its own Call Centre which now includes around 20 full and part time staff.

The Call Centre generates property valuations and looks for other business from opportunities missed by our offices.

This post requires an extremely commercially aware individual who has the ability to drive the business forward and add value. The focus is on outbound calls and requires strong target management.

The centre hours are currently 10.00 – 18.00 Monday to Friday although flexibility is necessary here and potentially additional opening hours will be introduced again in the future namely weekend shifts and late evenings.

Ref: MJ02086
Job Title: Resolver (Claims Handler)
Salary: up to £22K
Location: London E1W

Job Description:

Hours of work: 37.5 per week, alternate shifts between 08:30am and 7pm (8.30am – 5.00pm, 10.30 – 7.00pm)
As the UK's only specialist injury Claims Mediator they take the claim directly to the other driver's insurer instead of wading through the usual long legal process.

Reporting to: Head of Claims

Purpose

- Act as Resolver for managing claims arising from both direct business and Motor Insurer referrals.
- Assists in the claims negotiation process
- Liaison with business partners & customers.

Key Technical Skills

Experience of motor claims handling, understanding of Small & Fast Track third party Injury claims (Road Traffic Act) including:
- Data capture from all involved parties where necessary
- The Ministry of Justice / Civil Procedure protocols rules and litigation.
- Knowledge of JSB guidelines.
- The ability to communicate with and manage suppliers where appropriate
- The process and procedures surrounding litigated claims
- The personal management of up to 300 cases under defined authority levels (maximum value £5000)
Key Performance Indicators
Compliant with pre-determined service level agreements (TBA).
- Liaise & interact effectively with customers & business partners.
- Measured management of suppliers.
- To handles complaints effectively and within 24 hours of receipt.
- Adherence of all published policies and processes
- Positive and proactive working relationship with contemporaries and superiors alike

Skills & Experience

- Excellent customer care and communications skills.
- Ability to negotiate.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Change management environment
Key Demonstrable Attributes
- Communicates effectively with superiors and contemporaries alike both orally and in writing
- Able to work without close supervision
- Self-motivated
- Team Player
- Builds professional relationships and communicates effectively both internally and externally
- Is effective when confronting difficult or challenging problems
- The proven ability to work to specified Key Performance Indicators including telephony and case management tasks.
- A proactive approach to claims handling.
- The ability to plan and prioritise work.
- Empathize with customers.
Dimensions
- Be flexible and prepared to ‘go the extra mile’.
- Thrives in team environment.
- Continually stretches self to achieve maximum results.
- Builds relationships both internally and externally.
- Welcomes agreed targets and strives to achieve them at all times.

Ref: MJ02108
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Salary: £22,000 to £25,000
Location: Orpington

Job Description:

Our client is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. They provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry, covering chartered building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability and health & safety.

Position -

Assistant Management Accountant who is either AAT qualified or part qualified CIMA.

Duties -

• Assist Management Accountant with the production of the monthly management accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly payroll Earnie payroll package. Completion of P35/P14/P60’s and submission to Inland Revenue. Various payroll reconciliation schedules to be maintained.
• Bank Reconciliations
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Checking coding of purchase ledger invoices
• Review of the nominal ledger
• Assist with the production of statutory accounts
• Responsible for the maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Checking of coding of purchase ledger invoices

The candidate must have the following Skills/attributes -

• A team player
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and seeing jobs through to successful completion.
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Sage 200/Excel intermediate level/Earnie payroll
• Position would suit AAT qualified/Part qualified CIMA

Hours: 09.00 - 17.00, Monday to Friday
Holidays: From 24 days per annum, rising to 30 days depending on length of service
Pension: Excellent contributory pension, with life assurance

Ref: MJ02093
Job Title: National Account Manager - Convenience and Impulse Channel
Salary: up to £35,000 + Benefits
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire

Job Description:

One of the UK’s most established food retailers, with more than 4,000 employees and stores throughout the country, are now seeking a National Account Manager – Convenience and Impulse Channel.

Closing date for applications: 4th February 2012

Ref: MJ02085
Job Title: Sales Executive - Yorkshire
Salary: c £21,000 (OTE £33,000 + Company Car)
Location: Yorkshire

Job Description:

Region responsibility -

Pontefract, Normanton, Wakefield, Batley, Heckmondwick, Liversedge, Mirfield, Shipley, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Skipton, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, Halifax, Leeds, Otley, Wetherby, Tadcaster, Pudsey, Ilkley, Castleford, Knottingley and Dewsbury.

Achievement of sales and distribution performance targets -

• To achieve territory sales objectives by careful planning on a monthly basis and thorough follow-through on a day to day basis where profitable sales and distribution targets are maximised and personal presentation standards, accountabilities and targets are clearly understood.
• Able to always identify re-merchandising opportunities and can motivate salon staff to choose and use our products at all times.
• Specific sales and distribution targets will be set and ideally beaten for each Territory and a key result area for the role is the continual satisfaction of all customers and support to the ASM in the development of category A and B and premier professional Salons.
• Personal presentation and an organised set of sales tools and record systems are vital for successful selling and service to happen.
• Understands Sales Policies and adheres to rules ie selling complete introductory packages and not 'cherry picking’, not selling outside of designated postcodes and not selling where existing contracts exist.
• To be able to compile journey planners that must be completed on a four week cycle plan in conjunction with accurate, detailed and easy to use salon record cards to minimise wasted time and maximise time with customers.

Experience -

• Minimum of 3 years working in Sales Divisions with a track record of identifiable successes in same/similar industry sectors i.e. beauty, health and possibly fashion
• Coping with variety of sales business cultures/personalities, competing priorities and regular long working days and often away from home for 3-4 days per week.
• Multi task management

Package includes -

Basic Salary £21,000 (OTE £33,000)

Company car
Laptop
Mobile with call and text bundle
20 days hols + bank hols + rising with service
Defined contribution pension scheme after 12 months

Full job description available on application

Closing date for application: 23 Dec 2011

Ref: MJ02083
Job Title: Sales Executive - Scotland (North)
Salary: c £21,000 (OTE £33,000 + Company Car)
Location: Aberdeen

Job Description:

Aberdeen based, covering up to north coast

The aim of this role is to achieve and exceed sales targets by continually identifying opportunities to maximise profitable sales and distribution of products through developing business with existing customers, enhancing the profile and image of the company and its products and building relationships with new customers particularly those in category A and B and Premier Professional Salons.

Role holder must be able to effectively manage their own performance on a daily basis and must be able to put in place contingency plans when sales targets look like they may be missed.

High levels of service standards are expected from the role holder and a desire to always improve personal selling skills and learn from others.

An important role that has a direct impact upon the profitability of the business through the achievement of sales, promotions and distribution targets

Main Responsibilities –

• Achievement of sales and distribution performance targets - 80% time spent
• To achieve territory sales objectives by careful planning on a monthly basis and thorough follow-through on a day to day basis where profitable sales and distribution targets are maximised and personal presentation standards, accountabilities and targets are clearly understood.
• Able to always identify re-merchandising opportunities and can motivate salon staff to choose and use our products at all times.
• Specific sales and distribution targets will be set and ideally beaten for each Territory and a key result area for the role is the continual satisfaction of all customers and support to the ASM in the development of category A and B and premier professional Salons.
• Personal presentation and an organised set of sales tools and record systems are vital for successful selling and service to happen.
• Understands Sales Policies and adheres to rules i.e selling complete introductory packages and not ‘cherry picking’, not selling outside of designated postcodes and not selling where existing contracts exist.
• To be able to compile journey planners that must be completed on a four week cycle plan in conjunction with accurate, detailed and easy to use salon record cards to minimise wasted time and maximise time with customers.
• Early starts before 8.30am and after hours visits should be planned whenever possible especially for business prospecting calls.
• All changes to submitted plans must be agreed by ASM and Head Office.
• To carry and utilise immaculate presentation folders, fully stocked drive cycle sample bags, car and demonstration stock at all times and ensures that every Salon is aware of promotional drive lines, support materials and gifts. Can sell and place show cards in best sales positions in all Salons
• To be able to persuasively and professionally promote newly launched products compared to competitors products.
• Through effective selling techniques, is able to constantly motivate Achievement Reward customers and achieve results to benefit both parties.
• To maximise customer goodwill, is able to co-ordinate with Educational Technicians to ensure workshops and demonstrations are provided and fully meet and exceed customers requirements.
• Order Fulfilment /Stock, Cash and Credit Control - 10% time spent
• To ensure that all demonstration stock used is communicated on a weekly basis to the ASM and Head Office and re-orders are actioned.
• To safely store computer terminal and car stock during and particularly is able to complete all paperwork when orders are placed and that signed second copies by customers are sent to Head Office the same day.
• When accounts are paid customers are given signed terminal receipts and signed second copies by the Sales Person are sent immediately to Head Office.
• To ensure that order transmissions are made daily and before midnight and IT are notified by 9am next day if polling was unsuccessful.
• Salon record cards are updated whenever copy invoices and cash listings are received.
• To ensure all outstanding monies are collected at each visit, banked immediately and paperwork/cheques are sent to Head Office daily.
• To liaise with Head Office before any goods are removed from Salons.
• Adherence to Company Policy and Procedures
• To claim correctly all expenses incurred in line with written policy and to strive to minimise expenditure wherever possible.
• To ensure all company credit control terms are met and not exceeded by customers and that all cash transaction banking terms are actioned according to Company procedures.
• To ensure company vehicle is maintained to a high standard, is serviced at correct intervals and weekly mileage report is actioned.
• Checks on weekly basis to include radiator, windscreen wash, oil and tyres. Ensure any damage is reported immediately.
• To check on a regular basis that all confidential documents/ prints are securely stored and when not requested are collected at Drive Cycle meetings and returned to Head Office

Knowledge –

• How a Sales Territory should be overseen and how best to drive continuous sales performance improvements through customers without losing goodwill.
• Ideally knows how hair care industry works and has useful contacts across the entire sector or has experience of sales functions in similar FMCG businesses.
• How to implement locally all types of sales strategies and promotions to ensure maximum impact achieved.
• How to construct deals which do not compromise margins and company guidelines

Skills -

• Able to organise working days to ensure maximum number locations are visited and is able to plan contingencies often at last minute.
• Able to demonstrate effective negotiation and influencing skills both externally and internally
• Able to communicate effectively verbally to influence clients to choose the Company’s products and inform ASM clearly of issues that impact sales and service.

Experience -

• Minimum of 3 years working in Sales Divisions with a track record of identifiable successes in same/similar industry sectors i.e. beauty, health and possibly fashion
• Coping with variety of sales business cultures/personalities, competing priorities and regular long working days and often away from home for 3-4 days per week.
• Multi task management

Package includes –

Company car
Laptop
Mobile with call and text bundle
20 days hols + bank hols + rising with service
Defined contribution pension scheme after 12 months

Closing date for application: 07 Dec 2011

Ref: MJ02080
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Salary: £30K OTE £38K + Car, Laptop, Phone
Location: London North, Essex, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Job Description:

Business Development Manager for London North, Essex, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

•Minimum of 5 years in sales role.
•Proven track record of working with key accounts and demonstrates high level of commercial acumen.
•Ideally worked in/ managed a variety of salon categories but most importantly in A & B at a senior level
•Coping with variety of salon cultures/personalities, competing priorities and winning trust and respect of high profile owners and decision makers.
•Multi task management

• Company car
• Laptop
• Mobile with call and text bundle
• 20 days hols + bank hols + rising with service

Ref: MJ02081
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Salary: £30K OTE £38K + Car, Laptop, Phone
Location: Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester

Job Description:

Business Development Manager for Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester.

•The role holder is responsible for business development strategy and execution of agreed actions in their assigned geographic locations or allocated salon businesses that may be ‘off territory’. All plans are communicated to and signed off by the BDM National Manager before needs analysis and follow up presentations are delivered.
•Key to this role is the commercial know-how and personal confidence and impact of the role holder to produce consistent exceptional sales growth through new account openings and high service levels to existing accounts.
•The role holder is an ambassador for both brands at all times including Industry and Key Account functions and is a role model of sales expertise and account management for other Sales Executives to learn from and aspire to.
•A highly competent Business Development Manager will be making productive relationships not only with their sales team colleagues but also with key customers, guest artists and Education team Senior role holders.

A & B Account Acquisition Strategies

•To execute with the BDM National Manager and Business Development Management team a strategy for prospecting, visiting and capturing new A & B category salon business and maintaining existing accounts which grow sales, in line with budget targets.
•Part of this key accountability is the skill to be able to conduct needs analysis presentations for new prospects and subsequently deliver business proposal presentations that have been sanctioned by the BDM N.M.
•To be responsible for designing business development initiatives at any level that bring about sales and distribution growth whether for an individual salon group or applied unilaterally.
•To maintain competitor analysis data and keep up-to-date with potential changes in the market.
•To be able to develop and expose role holders salons within the local market place and where appropriately on a national/international level.

Mentor/Ambassador of Brand

•To support where appropriate, new joiners in Sales and Education Teams through accompaniments, running training sessions during Induction programmes with particular emphasis on commercial aspects of role.
•To attend key Business reviews for accounts that role-holder is jointly responsible for and ensure all issues are discussed and any problems resolved.
•As part of above, to be responsible for arranging review meetings and structuring agendas to meet both parties needs.
•To be able to drive these meetings productively and action any requirements.
•Where needed, be able to devise promotional activity and design staff incentives in conjunction with Marketing team and agreed by BDM N.M.
•Able to present short ‘one off’ training sessions (eg Profit or Perish) or structured longer term programmes that meet A & B salons needs.

A & B Account Installations and Training programmes

•Able to co-ordinate all stages of installation and liaise with relevant company contacts.
•Works closely with Regional Education team to ensure programme is in place.
•Able to explain Academy Prospectus for both brands with accounts.

A & B Account Contract Negotiations

•To be able to play an active role with negotiations in conjunction with the BDM N.M. and is aware of key components of a well written and accurate contract.
•Can liaise with the Finance Director when contracts need to be generated and modified.

Knowledge

•How to deliver high quality needs analysis and proposal presentations with confidence
•How a salon runs and how a hairdressing business makes decisions about products and manufacturers it chooses to stock.
•Good working and technical knowledge of colorant’s, treatments and haircare products.

Skill

•Able to organise working schedule to ensure correct number of locations are visited and is able to plan contingencies often at last minute.
•Able to communicate highly effectively in writing ( producing presentations) and verbally (delivering presentations ) to influence key clients to choose our client every time.
•Able to look for new solutions and creates new ideas.

Experience

•Minimum of 5 years in sales role.
•Proven track record of working with key accounts and demonstrates high level of commercial acumen.
•Ideally worked in/ managed a variety of salon categories but most importantly in A & B at a senior level
•Coping with variety of salon cultures/personalities, competing priorities and winning trust and respect of high profile owners and decision makers.
•Multi task management

• Company car
• Laptop
• Mobile with call and text bundle
• 20 days hols + bank hols + rising with service
• Defined contribution pension scheme after 12 months

Ref: MJ02077
Job Title: Senior Business Manager - Major Multiple Account
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits package & performance related bonus
Location: Alferton, Derbyshire

Job Description:

One of the UK’s most established food retailers, with more than 4,000 employees and stores throughout the country, are now seeking a Senior Business Manager – Major Multiple Account

• Looking for an exciting challenge?
• Are you bright, enthusiastic and self motivated?
• Are you results driven?

The Senior Business Manager will be fully responsible for a strong portfolio of the Company’s products, maintaining and growing business in the multi-million pound relationship with a key multiple grocer.

You will be charged with developing and implementing overall strategy for the account and agreeing internal budget targets for profit, volume and revenue.

To achieve this objective, the business seeks a talented individual capable of controlling the full P&L and budgetary process to deliver further growth.

This will be achieved through a thorough understanding of commercial and category planning, in conjunction with the energy and desire to exceed above the rest of the market.

Whilst technical capability will ensure immediate success, personal drive and management skills in this role, may lead to further career opportunities within organisation.

Location: office based

Skills / Duties:

The Person

• Currently working in the FMCG industry
• Proven track record of selling into Grocery Accounts
• Fully P&L responsible
• The ability to influence at all levels
• Demonstrable drive and enthusiasm

Solid commercial skills, first class IT Skills and an entrepreneurial spirit is key.

Self disciplined in planning and account management is also vital.

Applicants currently working as National Account Manager, Business Account Manager and Senior National Account Manager within the FMCG marketplace with a proven track record of success are invited to apply.

Closing date for applications: 17 December 2011