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Location Stewartby, Bedfordshire, UK - must live within a short commute of Stewartby Department Engineering Reporting To Engineering Director Role Overview Andersen EV Plc is the UK leader in the design, development, manufacture, sale and distribution of prestigious, smart-enabled domestic and work-place charging points for electric vehicles. We are proud of our reputation for quality that has enabled partnerships with car manufacturers and energy companies, including, but not exclusively, Jaguar Land-Rover, Porsche, Renault, Geely, Octopus Energy and OVO. We are looking for a multi-skilled Head of Quality and Product Reliability to be responsible for the quality of our products and services and to also have control and investigation of all units and equipment that have been returned by or on behalf of our customers. We have high quality standards and expect minimal product issues. We are proud of outstanding customer satisfaction and as our success grows with market expansion, we must ensure that all our products and services meet the highest level of quality and reliability. Furthermore, any emerging faults or issues must be identified at the earliest possible point and then eradicated from our production and systems. Following product training, the successful applicant will be expected to have the necessary level of skills to differentiate between hardware, firmware and software faults and issues. In respect of hardware with digital and analogue circuits, you will have the ability to fault find down to component level and will be able to identify design defects and errors. In respect of firmware and software you will be able to identify the systems and sub-systems causing errors and faults and be able to demonstrate the deficiency to the design engineers responsible for the firmware and software. You will be skilled at replicating reporting faults and errors. You will have an understanding of mechanical engineering and will be adept at using accurate, high resolution, measuring equipment. You will be responsible for all aspects of quality, ensuring that products and services reach our customers in pristine condition and superbly presented. For example, you will ensure that all our packaging is extremely robust to ensure that there is no risk of damage when in transit with third-party couriers. This is a senior role, and you will be expected to ensure that all persons having responsibility for the maintenance of quality standards within the company carry out quality related processes with due diligence and in a timely manner. You will have sufficient supervisory experience to ensure that your will prevails. It is envisaged that you will have significant experience of working to build quality and product reliability within a small to medium sized company that produces smart enabled or IoT electrical and electronic products. Duties You will be an integral member of the Engineering Team, reporting to the Engineering Director. You will have a proactive role in all development projects, whether relating to products or services, to ensure the highest level of quality and that prior to commercial release the product or service is of exemplary standards of quality and free from inherent fault. Your input and recommendations will be a key focus of the sign-off process. You will also ensure ongoing conformity of all constituent parts and systems. On a daily basis, you will check all received returned units and parts that are related to a fault report and remedial action that has taken place at the customer’s address. You will check that all returned units and parts are accompanied by the correct documentation. You will report any errors in the returns process. You will then examine the returned units and parts. In the case of a fault, you will investigate the unit, in our fully equipped laboratory, to pinpoint the fault and the root cause, which you will document and report. In the case of a hardware fault, you will fully identify the design or component defect and make recommendations for the immediate action to be taken to eradicate that fault from further occurrences. In the case of a firmware or software issue, you will identify the system or sub-system that is faulty or has incompatibilities or bugs and you will document and report the fault, which will then be allocated to a firmware or software design engineer in the team, with whom you will support in validating the elimination of the fault. You will also work closely with hardware design engineers within the team. You will directly supervise an assistant who will be responsible for booking in product returns, confirmation of fault categories, and initial testing as directed by you. Following the technical investigation that is carried out by you or at your direction, your assistant will also strip, restock or otherwise dispose of returned products. You will have significant interface with senior management and will have considerable input into staff training and definition of new processes, whilst maintaining cost effective overheads and not introducing unnecessary bureaucracy. Qualifications and Experience Selection of the successful candidate will be based upon ability, but you will likely be educated to degree level in electronic/electrical engineering. You will have an understanding of mechanical engineering. You will be self-motivated and have a strong proactive motivation to permanently solve faults, problems and issues. You will be expected to work methodically and contribute to the overall excellence of the Engineering Team. You will have had a minimum of five years’ experience in a quality assurance role with management responsibilities. You will have previously held a position of ensuring quality and product reliability within a small to medium sized business. You will be entirely conversant with fault finding and fault resolution with electronic and IOT products. It will be advantageous to be conversant with ISO 9001:2015 and the quality requirements for a Business Management System. Salary £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Benefits • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car (optional), • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking (free) Schedule • Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 with one hour for lunch Ability to commute · Must be able to reliably commute to Bedford, MK43 9ND, on a daily basis • Will live within 30 miles road distance from MK43 9ND Job Type · Full-time Work authorisation • United Kingdom (required) Work Location · Stewartby. In person. There is no remote or hybrid working.

Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 21 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 140 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by effortlessness, simplicity and a laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, Hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do. About the role Are you ready to lead the growth of a digitally-driven fashion brand? At Hush, we’re seeking a Head of eCommerce to drive our online strategy, deliver profitable growth, and ensure a customer experience that reflects our brand’s style, creativity, and modern femininity. What you’ll do • Own the end-to-end eCommerce strategy, driving revenue growth, conversion, and customer lifetime value., • Champion a seamless, inspiring online customer journey, optimising site performance across mobile and desktop., • Lead digital marketing, acquisition, and trading plans, ensuring alignment with launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns., • Manage technology and platform development, enhancements, and integrations to deliver a stable, scalable, and high-performing site., • Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing eCommerce team, collaborating across merchandising, marketing, and operations. What you’ll bring • Proven experience in a senior eCommerce role, ideally in DTC fashion or lifestyle retail., • Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership and a track record of driving online growth at scale., • Deep understanding of eCommerce platforms, CRO, and digital marketing., • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, influencing at C-suite level., • Customer-obsessed, data-driven, collaborative, and resilient in a fast-paced, trading-led environment. What success looks like • Online revenue and conversion consistently meet or exceed targets., • Customer journeys are smooth, engaging, and optimized across all devices., • Successful execution of promotional campaigns and collection launches with measurable ROI., • Data-driven insights are used to continuously improve performance and retention., • Team members are motivated, skilled, and delivering at a high level., • Cross-functional collaboration drives alignment between merchandising, marketing, and digital operations. Why you’ll love it here 🎉 A supportive, dynamic, and creative workplace. 🚀 Growth opportunities as we expand and innovate. 🏖️ Generous holiday allowance with flexible hybrid working options. 📚 Continuous professional development to keep you ahead of the curve. 🍻 Social events that celebrate our collective achievements. 💪🏼 Early-finish Fridays and flexible hours for a better work-life balance. ✨ Exclusive company discounts and perks Why Hush At Hush, we live our lifestyle - blending freedom, creativity, and modern femininity. Join us and shape the future of our digital business while working in a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and personal growth. Our Commitment At Hush, we embrace diversity as a strength that drives innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where individuality is celebrated, and everyone feels empowered to succeed. Our culture reflects our commitment to equal opportunities and respect for all. 📩 No agencies please.

Are you experienced in B2B sales and hungry for more? Maybe you're in internal sales or telesales and want the freedom and variety of external? Perhaps you're local to Northampton and travel too far to your office. We don't mind your situation! We manufacture and sell special purpose machinery into FMCG manufacturing, distribution and intra-logistics. As our new Area Sales Manager you can have an Electric Vehicle, uncapped commission and a realistic 1st year OTE of £50,000+ which will grow year on year. Click to apply! BASIC SALARY: £37,500 BENEFITS: · Personal uncapped monthly commission - expected 1st year OTE £50,000+, with year-on-year growth · OTE by Year 4 expected £75,000+ · Tesla company car · 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays · Additional Well-being days · Early Finish on Fridays · Group life cover and income protection LOCATION: Northampton COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Coventry, Rugby, Leicester, Peterborough, Luton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Corby, Kettering, Market Harborough. JOB DESCRIPTION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, National Sales Manager - special purpose machinery, capital equipment We try to prioritise our working culture, it's about you and the team. A job title is a job title. You are a salesperson and a good one at that. Who you are and your potential is just as important as what you can do, and we believe people bring their best to work when they are happy in their work environment. Because of that we will guarantee your commission for the 1st six months to ease you in. With our head office based in Northampton, as our Sales Manager, you will support customers across the UK within various manufacturing environments such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, distribution, logistics etc. We are happy for applications from experienced sales professionals within 1 hour of Northampton. RESPONSBILITIES: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, National Sales Manager - special purpose machinery, capital equipment As our Area Sales Manager, you will: · Work with our digital marketing and internal sales to gain your sales leads · Develop relationships with existing, legacy and dormant customers · Identify and build relationships with key decision makers in FMCG companies (food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics) · Arrange and participate in multiple weekly customer visits - with likely one administration day in the office a week - we would like to see you occasionally! · Report via the SalesForce CRM system and create your own sales reports YOUR BACKGROUND: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, National Sales Manager - special purpose machinery, capital equipment We don't believe in micromanagement, so you will have complete control over your daily and weekly sales diary. Your ability to be organised and complete all tasks in a timely manner could make you right for this position. To be successful you will: · Be experienced in B2B sales- we don't mind if you are internal, external, telesales, business development etc · Can drive and motivate yourself to be successful alone or in a team · The ability to build relationships with engineering and technical decision makers, Health & Safety, Procurement · Have a full UK driving license and be prepared to travel to customers 3-4 days a week. Any experience of product, hardware, equipment sales would help your learning curve as would having previously sold into manufacturing, distribution or FMCG environments. THE COMPANY: For over 100 years we have manufactured special purpose machinery across the UK. Part of a Global group known for innovation, we are constantly developing new machines and products to allow us to stay ahead of our competition. PROSPECTS, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Full product training will be provided for you, and the appropriate time given so that you have the time to learn about our products, services and our processes. We have training facilities at our UK headquarters, and you will likely visit our head office abroad too for further training when required. You can join a stable, supportive, and evolving business who invest in R&D and new products and constantly release new solutions. We have a large existing client base with blue chip clients for you to get your teeth into from day one. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Territory Sales, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Engineer - capital equipment, special purpose machinery, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18350, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ