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Business Development Manager – Road Freight – Nottingham £35k - £50k base salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission scheme, plus £5308.50 car allowance Who are we? Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious and independently owned logistics business. We operate across three divisions—Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse—and our continued success has earned us a place in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three consecutive years. With 15 sales offices across the UK and Ireland, plus a strong and expanding international footprint in Europe, and countries such as, Hong Kong, China, India, and Dubai, we’re investing heavily in our people, our infrastructure, and our future. If you’re looking to be part of a forward‑thinking organisation where your contribution genuinely makes an impact, Europa is a place where you can grow and thrive. What we’re looking for: A Business Development Manager to join our thriving sales team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, sales driven individual to join our fast-paced Road Freight division. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining your customer base within your allocated area/location while ensuring that you are meeting your monthly GP targets. As a Business Development Manager your main responsibilities will include: • Developing and maintaining your customer base within your allocated area/location., • Source sales leads using the company’s in-house CMS, or other sources of information., • Make telesales calls (outbound) to potential clients to profile and qualifying the prospect, using your knowledge of the Europa product portfolio., • Visit potential customers and prepare quotations for presentation to the customer., • For the first 6 months, manage the accounts in your business base by maintaining and developing the levels of business within that client base, ideally with the aim of becoming the sole supplier., • Make regular contact with your customers pro-actively to ensure that we are satisfying the needs of the customer and with a mind to developing further business opportunities from within that account., • After developing the account for 6 months to win the most business possible, you will hand the account to customer service to ensure the balance to win new customers remains. What we offer in return? • £35,000 - £50,000 base salary! (depending on experience), • £5,308.50 car allowance!, • On target bonus of:, • £3000 in year 1, • £9750 in year 2, • £11,250 in year 3, • Full training and career development, • 25 days holidays + bank holidays, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • A fantastic working culture which promotes excellent work/life balance., • The opportunity to develop, progress and work within a global organisation which is rapidly growing., • Europa benefits scheme (on successful completion of probation period), • Contributory company pension scheme What you will bring to the role as a Business Development Manager: • A strong, confident, and resilient personality, • Must have a full UK driving license., • Field sales freight experience desired, but not essential., • Passionate about sales and customer service., • The ability to work well and thrive under pressure, within a targeted environment., • Have fantastic communication skills both written and verbal, • Be eager to learn, develop and excel in your career within sales. Please note - if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. “Europa Worldwide Group do not accept agency CV submissions unless specifically requested/ engaged with the role by the Internal Talent Team. Please do not submit speculative CV’S. Europa will not be responsible for any fees related to CV’s received in this unsolicited manner” Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.

DESIGN ENGINEER – HEAVY ENGINEERING SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE) COMPETITIVE SALARY Are you a Design Engineer looking to work on varied, challenging projects within a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment? Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our diverse Engineering team based in Sandiacre. Managing multiple projects at any one time, you’ll take ownership of the design and development of engineering products from initial justification through to full technical documentation and in‑service support. You’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, working closely with interfaces such as assembly, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. THE ROLE: As a Design Engineer you will be required to: • Design, develop and safety‑validate engineering products for rail track systems, with a focus on cost‑effective manufacture and installation, • Improve existing products, processes and design tools, • Evaluate and select optimal design solutions, • Produce drawings and technical documentation for formal design acceptance and sign‑off, • Identify emerging risks and opportunities, keeping Senior Engineers informed, • Deliver accurate, high‑quality work in line with engineering and drawing standards, • Use and support the development of new design tools, • Apply practical understanding of product behaviour, manufacturability and maintenance, • Complete design tasks accurately and to agreed timescales, • Support manufacturing with engineering compliance, NCRs and process changes THE CANDIDATE: The ideal Design Engineer: • Masters Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, • At least two years’ experience working within a regulated and safety critical manufacturing industry such as nuclear, chemical, aerospace, or automotive, • Ability to generate design salutations to recognised standards, • Strong communication skills, • Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership, • Innovative and resilient problem solver, • A knowledge of Finite Element Analysis would be a benefit, • Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas on occasion BENEFITS: • Competitive salary with an annual bonus, • Tailored training to help you learn and develop, • Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role), • Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, • Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms, • Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell, • Various employee recognition schemes, • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays) ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers. PROGRESS RAIL VALUES: • Integrity – the power of honesty, • Excellence – the power of quality, • Teamwork – the power of working together, • Commitment – the power of responsibility, • Sustainability – the power of endurance EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site. We would politely request no agencies please.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE) COMPETITIVE SALARY Are you a manufacturing and engineering leader who thrives on setting standards, driving consistency, and shaping how world‑class operations are delivered? Are you ready to act as the group authority for manufacturing technology, maintenance strategy, asset reliability, CNC programming, tooling, CAPEX delivery, and New Product Introduction across multiple UK sites? As Technical Services Manager (TSM), you will define how manufacturing and maintenance are executed across the group. Reporting to the Production Director, you’ll work as a senior group presence across all four UK locations, setting clear standards and ensuring site teams consistently deliver safe, efficient, and future‑ready manufacturing in a safety‑critical rail environment. You’ll ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and fully compliant with rail standards, enabling the reliable and traceable production of switches, crossings, rail components and assemblies. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, governance, and continuous improvement at scale, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across UK manufacturing operations. THE ROLE: As a Technical Services Manager you will be required to: • Define and lead the group manufacturing technology strategy, aligned to business objectives and long‑term growth., • Own the manufacturing asset lifecycle and maintenance strategy, including asset criticality, reliability improvement, critical spares, and replacement planning., • Lead the manufacturing CAPEX portfolio end‑to‑end, from business case through delivery, commissioning, and benefits realisation., • Provide functional leadership for CNC programming, tooling, and fixtures, driving standardisation, optimisation, cost control, and risk reduction., • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure safe, robust, and repeatable manufacturing processes ready for operational handover., • Establish and govern group manufacturing standards, specifications, and technical governance across all sites., • Define and maintain manufacturing routings, standard times, capacities, and process data within Microsoft Dynamics AX/ D365/ ERP systems., • Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning and Design to ensure standards are practical, embedded and support design‑for‑manufacture., • Ensure all manufacturing processes, assets and changes comply with Quality, EHS, and rail industry requirements., • Uphold the Company Code of Conduct, taking responsibility for health, safety, environmental compliance and other reasonable duties aligned to the role. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal Technical Services Manager: • Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering., • Proven experience leading CAPEX delivery and/ or manufacturing transformation within a heavy or complex manufacturing environment., • Strong technical expertise in CNC machining, tooling strategies, and machine capability., • Experience working across multi‑site manufacturing operations., • Working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft AX/ D365 preferred)., • Structured, data‑driven problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset., • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and site teams without direct authority., • Technically credible leader able to set standards, challenge constructively, and drive alignment., • Clear communicator who can align group strategy into site‑level execution., • Resilient and collaborative, comfortable operating in a regulated, safety‑critical manufacturing environment. BENEFITS: • Competitive salary with an annual bonus, • Tailored training to help you learn and develop, • Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role), • Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, • Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms, • Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell, • Various employee recognition schemes, • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays) ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers. PROGRESS RAIL VALUES: • Integrity – the power of honesty, • Excellence – the power of quality, • Teamwork – the power of working together, • Commitment – the power of responsibility, • Sustainability – the power of endurance EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site. We would politely request no agencies please.

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TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE) COMPETITIVE SALARY Are you a manufacturing and engineering leader who thrives on setting standards, driving consistency, and shaping how world‑class operations are delivered? Are you ready to act as the group authority for manufacturing technology, maintenance strategy, asset reliability, CNC programming, tooling, CAPEX delivery, and New Product Introduction across multiple UK sites? As Technical Services Manager (TSM), you will define how manufacturing and maintenance are executed across the group. Reporting to the Production Director, you'll work as a senior group presence across all four UK locations, setting clear standards and ensuring site teams consistently deliver safe, efficient, and future‑ready manufacturing in a safety‑critical rail environment. You'll ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and fully compliant with rail standards, enabling the reliable and traceable production of switches, crossings, rail components, and assemblies. If you're passionate about engineering excellence, governance, and continuous improvement at scale, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across UK manufacturing operations. THE ROLE: As a Technical Services Manager you will be required to: Define and lead the group manufacturing technology strategy, aligned to business objectives and long‑term growth. Own the manufacturing asset lifecycle and maintenance strategy, including asset criticality, reliability improvement, critical spares, and replacement planning. Lead the manufacturing CAPEX portfolio end‑to‑end, from business case through delivery, commissioning, and benefits realisation. Provide functional leadership for CNC programming, tooling, and fixtures, driving standardisation, optimisation, cost control, and risk reduction. Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure safe, robust, and repeatable manufacturing processes ready for operational handover. Establish and govern group manufacturing standards, specifications, and technical governance across all sites. Define and maintain manufacturing routings, standard times, capacities, and process data within Microsoft AX/ D365/ ERP systems. Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and Design to ensure standards are practical, embedded, and support design‑for‑ Ensure all manufacturing processes, assets, and changes comply with Quality, EHS, and rail industry requirements. Uphold the Company Code of Conduct, taking responsibility for health, safety, environmental compliance, and other reasonable duties aligned to the role. THE CANDIDATE: The ideal Technical Services Manager: Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering. Proven experience leading CAPEX delivery and/ or manufacturing transformation within a heavy or complex manufacturing environment. Strong technical expertise in CNC machining, tooling strategies, and machine capability. Experience working across multi‑site manufacturing operations. Working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft AX/ D365 preferred). Structured, data‑driven problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and site teams without direct authority. Technically credible leader able to set standards, challenge constructively, and drive alignment. Clear communicator who can align group strategy into site‑level execution. Resilient and collaborative, comfortable operating in a regulated, safety‑critical manufacturing environment. BENEFITS: Competitive salary with an annual bonus Tailored training to help you learn and develop Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role) Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym membership - up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms Fuel Card - save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell Various employee recognition schemes 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays) ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers. PROGRESS RAIL VALUES: Integrity - the power of honesty Excellence - the power of quality Teamwork - the power of working together Commitment - the power of responsibility Sustainability - the power of endurance EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site. We would politely request no agencies please