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Head of Technical Sales (Electrical Engineering)£55,000 - £65,000 + Car + Phone + Shares + Bonus + Laptop + Company BenefitsManchesterAre you a Technical Sales expert with an Electrical Engineering background, looking to make the next step in your career, with the opportunity to head up and enhance a brand-new division within an industry leading organisation?On offer is the opportunity to join a growing specialist supplier within drives, motors, control systems, and related industrial products. This role will see you working across multiple sectors, building long-term customer relationships while developing new business opportunities in critical industries.In this vital role, you will be responsible for kickstarting a brand-new department within the business. You will be covering a nationwide patch to promote and sell a wide range of electrical supplies into the automation, utilities and petro-chemical industries. Alongside the sales of current products, you will be responsible for researching and developing brand new electrical products for the business, reporting directly to the board of directors, you will produce business plans for all products.This role would suit Technical Sales expert with a knowledge within Electrical Engineering looking to head up their own division.The Role:Selling and promoting a wide range of technical electrical productsResearching and developing new electrical productsCovering a UK wide patch - with occasional overseas travelReporting and showcasing business plans directly to the board of directorsMonday to Friday, 9am-5pmThe Person:Technical Sales Manager or similarKnowledge of electrical engineeringReference Number:BBBH25653dAccount Manager, Business Development, Drives, Motors, Utilities, PetroChem, Industrial Automation, Sales, Service Contracts, Engineering, Technical, Manager, Research, Develop, Newcastle, North EastIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager - Electrical Distribution (M&E)\n(Ideal for Branch / Profit Centre Managers Seeking a Better Way of Working)\n\nLocation: Northern England (remote / field-based)\nSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 basic + up to 25% bonus\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nRunning a Branch… But Ready to Step Away from the Pressure?\n\nTired of opening the branch early and closing it late?\n\nConstantly dealing with staff issues, targets, and internal KPIs?\n\nSpending more time on operations than actually driving sales?\n\nFeel like your earning potential doesn't reflect your experience?\n\nIf you're a Branch Manager or Profit Centre Manager, this is your opportunity to step into a role that keeps the commercial side you enjoy-without the day-to-day headaches.\n\nWhy This Role?\n\nJoin a multi-billion-pound electrical distributor with the backing, infrastructure, and reputation to compete at the highest level-without being restricted in how you win business.\n\nThis role offers:\n\nWork-from-home flexibility with field-based customer engagement\n\nThe ability to focus purely on sales and relationship building\n\nNo branch responsibility - no staffing, no daily operations, no firefighting\n\nThe credibility of a major, established brand behind you\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nA true business development role combining new business and account management across M&E contractors throughout the North of England.\n\nYou'll be:\n\nWinning new contractor business and developing key accounts\n\nLeveraging your existing network and industry knowledge\n\nIdentifying and securing project opportunities\n\nBuilding a strong pipeline and driving revenue growth\n\nWorking with a well-resourced internal team that supports delivery\n\nWho This Suits\n\nThis role is ideal for someone currently in a:\n\nBranch Manager / Profit Centre Manager role\n\nSenior Sales position within an electrical wholesaler\n\n...who wants:\n\nMore freedom and autonomy\n\nBetter work-life balance\n\nHigher earning potential tied to performance\n\nTo step away from operations and refocus on growth\n\nWhat You'll Need\n\nBackground in electrical wholesale / distribution\n\nStrong relationships within M&E contractors\n\nProven ability to win and grow business\n\nStrong commercial awareness (pricing, margin, negotiation)\n\nSelf-motivation and ability to manage a large geographical territory\n\nWhat You'll Get\n\n£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary\n\nUp to 25% bonus\n\nRemote / field-based working\n\nBacking of a major, financially strong organisation\n\nAutonomy without losing the support of a large business\n\nA role focused on growth, not internal administration\n\nThe Bottom Line\n\nThis is your chance to take your industry knowledge and relationships and move into a role where:\n\nYou keep the influence\n\nYou lose the branch pressure\n\nAnd you finally get rewarded for the business you generate\n\nIf you're currently running a successful branch but want to focus on winning business rather than managing day-to-day operations, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Technical National Account Manager / Field Sales\n\nCoatings & Construction Chemicals\n\nHome-based - North West or Midlands\n\n£40,000 to £60,000 Plus great OTE and benefits.\n\nThe role of a field-based Account Manager within the Coatings & Construction business unit is to develop new business and secure current business.\n\nThe role involves the cross-selling of a diverse product portfolio from best-in-class suppliers, fostering close customer relationships through regular, virtual/remote customer interactions, and driving business growth through close collaboration with the team. This role offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to utilise and develop their technical and commercial management skills, within a dynamic multinational company environment.\n\nYour responsibilities:\n\n• Managing, nurturing, and growing a portfolio of existing and prospective customer relationships within the construction chemicals market through regular touchpoints (e.g. site visits, exhibitions, phone/ Teams, etc.)\n\n• Proactively identify and deliver new business opportunities, ensuring a healthy pipeline is maintained in collaboration with Account Managers (non-field based) and Product Managers, as necessary\n\n• Working closely with Product and Technical Managers, reciprocating support and technical expertise to respond to customer’s formulation and technical questions, focussing on solution finding and product offering\n\n• Developing a sales strategy in line with budget expectations, continually monitoring sales, pipeline, and other KPIs to ensure that budget and margin targets are achieved, using data insights to identify and take appropriate and timely action\n\n• Understanding customer needs in order to propose solutions to enhance our product offering and increase product penetration\n\n• Regularly contributing to portfolio gap analysis, working with the Business Unit Manager in identifying new Principals accordingly\n\n• Regularly contributing to portfolio gap analysis, working with the Business Unit Manager in identifying new Principals accordingly\n\n• Developing project proposals in conjunction with colleagues to establish target applications/ innovations for promotion to the appropriate customer groups\n\n• Conducting market research and identifying current and upcoming trends within the construction chemicals market to ensure we remain relevant to our customers and suppliers\n\n• Progressing product enquiries and business opportunities in a timely manner, fully utilising the CRM system (Salesforce) to enter and update customer information, adding samples, opportunities, quotations, price renewal campaigns, etc. where these are not otherwise directed through automated channels\n\n• Supporting special projects as defined\n\nIdeal Candidate:\n\n• Have a strong technical and commercial background, ideally gained through experience within the UK and Ireland construction chemicals sector\n\n• A degree in a scientific discipline (preferably Chemistry), or equivalent industry experience, is highly desirable\n\n• A dynamic self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective interactions with commercial and technical contacts from a range of companies and internal stakeholders\n\n• Driven by the need to achieve sales growth, and have a resilient, persistent approach when faced with difficulties and challenges\n\n• Highly numerate and analytical, with the ability to utilise data to inform actionable strategies to deliver sales targets and meet the company’s goals\n\n• Self-motivated, disciplined, with good organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills. Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to prioritise accordingly. Must be comfortable working from home and able to commit to significant UK/ Ireland travel (40-60%)\n\n• A team player, working collaboratively with both the commercial team and other internal stakeholders to enable IMCD’s success\n\n• Dynamic presentation skills and able to execute in one-to-one situations as well as large groups\n\n• IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience of working with CRM systems (SalesForce)\n\nThis role would be of interest to someone with experience in: “Sales” OR “advancematerial” OR “chemicals” OR “Chemistry” OR ““chemicalsales” OR “chemicaldistribution” OR “Chemicalmanufacturer” OR “Polymer” OR “chemical” OR “Account manager” OR “accountmanagers” OR “Nationalaccountmanager” OR “accountexecutive” polymers” OR “plastics” OR “constructionsales” OR “constructionchemicals” OR “coatings” OR “resins” OR “paint” OR “coatingsales” OR science” OR “businessdevelopment” OR “homebased” OR "Mixedmortar" OR "drymortar" OR "coatingsformulation"\n\nIf you possess the skills and experience listed above and would like to find out more, send a copy of your CV to PBA Sales Recruitment.\n\nDue to the nature of our business we will only reply to those candidates who we feel have the relevant sales experience for this role.\n\nTo view more sales opportunities please visit www.pbasalesrecruitmentcouk\n\n@pbasalesrecruitment #pbasalesrecruitment

Piping Designer \n\nLocation: Remote with occasional visits to project office in London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow\n\nIR35 Status: InsideIR35\n\nPosition Overview\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Piping Designer to support engineering and project delivery across a range of energy‑sector applications, including power generation, hydrogen systems, carbon capture, and industrial utilities. Significant experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D is essential, along with a strong understanding of piping design for high‑integrity, safety‑critical systems.\n\nYou will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce accurate, compliant, and fabrication‑ready piping designs that support the development of next‑generation energy infrastructure.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop detailed 3D piping models and 2D fabrication drawings for energy‑sector equipment and systems.\nProduce piping layouts, isometrics, GA drawings, and BOMs aligned with project requirements.\nInterpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and engineering specifications for energy‑related systems.\nEnsure designs comply with relevant industry codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3, PED, ISO, BS EN).\nDesign piping for systems such as: \nSteam, condensate, and cooling water\nHydrogen and gas distribution\nThermal fluids and heat‑transfer systems\nCarbon capture and chemical process loops\nHigh‑pressure and high‑temperature applications\nCollaborate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers to optimise system\nSupport HAZOP/HAZID design considerations and incorporate safety requirements.\nCoordinate with fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure design intent is maintained.\nMaintain accurate documentation, revision control, and adherence to project quality systems. Qualifications & Experience\n\nHNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.\nProven experience as a Piping Designer within the energy, power, utilities, or process industries.\nProficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Inventor (experience with multiple platforms is advantageous).\nStrong understanding of piping materials, fittings, valves, and fabrication methods used in energy applications.\nExperience producing isometrics, pipe supports, skid layouts, and equipment arrangements.\nFamiliarity with pressure systems, rotating equipment, and packaged energy systems.\nKnowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering best practices. \n\nSkills & Competencies\n\nExcellent 3D modelling and drafting capability.\nStrong understanding of safety‑critical design principles.\nAbility to interpret technical documents and engineering data.\nEffective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.\nStrong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work independently.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding project deadlines. \n\nDesirable Experience\n\nExperience in one or more of the following:\nPower generation (gas, steam, biomass, nuclear)\nHydrogen production or storage\nCarbon capture and utilisation\nRenewable energy systems (solar thermal, geothermal, energy storage)\nWater treatment or industrial utilities\nFamiliarity with PLM/PDM systems (Windchill, Vault, SolidWorks PDM).\nUnderstanding of pipe stress considerations or FEA tools.\nExperience with modular skid design or plant‑room layout

Technical Manager Location: North Manchester Full Time | Permanent Are you a skilled chemist with a strong background in polymers and a passion for technical innovation? Our client, a leading manufacturer of polymer products, is looking for a skilled chemist and team leader to join them and oversee their technical operations. What You’ll Be Doing You will be responsible for developing new products and preparing them to take to market. As part of this you will be expected to: • Oversee new product development and research into improving existing product lines., • Liaise with other departments to take new products from the lab to full manufacturing scale., • Ensure all deadlines are kept to in the technical department. What You’ll Bring Essential • Degree educated in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline., • Proven experience within the polymer industry (3-5 years minimum)., • Demonstrable experience in leading teams of people in the technical department. Desirable • Understanding of coatings or construction materials. If you wish to apply for this position please send your CV across to: D.Starling@smart4chemicals.com

Head of Strategic Sales (Electrical) £55,000 - £65,000 + Car + Phone + Shares + Bonus + Laptop + Company Benefits Manchester Are you a strategical thinking Sales Manager or similar from an Electrical background, looking to progress your career into a Director level role, within an industry leading business? Are oy looking to become a Technical expert within a company that will look after you for years to come, offering a car for personal use, and the opportunity to sit on the board of directors within 2 years? On offer is the opportunity to join a growing specialist supplier within drives, motors, control systems, and related industrial products. This role will see you working across multiple sectors, building long-term customer relationships while developing new business opportunities in critical industries. In this vital role, you will be responsible for kickstarting a brand-new department within the business. You will be covering a nationwide patch to promote and sell a wide range of electrical supplies into the automation, utilities and petro-chemical industries. Alongside the sales of current products, you will be responsible for researching and developing brand new electrical products for the business, reporting directly to the board of directors, you will produce business plans for all products. This role would suit strategical thinking Sales Manag...

EC&I Technician - Regulated Sites £45,000 - £50,000 + Enhanced pension + Leading Holiday + Training Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Eccles, Greater Manchester Commutable from Altrincham, Bolton, Bury, Hale, Salford, Stockport, Wilmslow Do you have Electrical, Control and Instrumentation experience, whilst working in a regulated site? Are you looking for an employer that will heavily invest in your career development with a detailed, achievable progression plan? This is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic, growing business that offer great training and an excellent package including a very strong enhanced pension, generous holidays and much more. My client is looking for a dedicated candidate who is looking for their next role who can bring experience and longevity to the position. The successful candidate will be working closely with the team on planned and reactive maintenance for all electrical, controls equipment and instrumentation on a top tier COMAH site. Previous chemicals experience would be beneficial, however any experience on a regulated site working to high standards would be considered. There will be support to gain your 18th edition if you don't have this already, as well as further CompEx certifications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader within the chemicals industry, offering an excellent package, progression plan and the opportunity to secure new qualifications. For more information, please click apply and contact George Mallett - REFERENCE 5190 - (phone number removed) The Role Maintaining electrical, controls and instrumentation equipment Installation of systems in a chemical facility * Training, Progression and excellent benefits package The Candidate EC&I experience Previously worked on a regulated Site * Commutable to Eccles, Manchester elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Electrical|control|controls|instrumentation|EC&I|E C & I|technician|tech|engineer|maintenance|COMAH|regulatory|regulated|compliance|chemical|chemicals|petrochemical|ATEX|Eccles|Manchester|Altrincham|Bolton|Bury|Hale|Salford|Stockport|Wilmslow INDMP