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  • Head of Operations
    Head of Operations
    14 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    We've been passionate about great-tasting, 100%-traceable speciality coffee since roasting our first coffee in the basement of our original restaurant 16 years ago. Today, we're a B Corp-certified roaster, producing fresh coffee from our North London roastery, supplying our nine restaurants, Brew Bars, and a growing customer base. We're looking for a hands-on Head of Operations to lead our end-to-end roastery operation. You'll own the operational engine: planning, packaging & consumables procurement, production, fulfilment, customer experience and cost management. You'll build a scalable, efficient operation that delivers consistently high standards of quality and service, whilst leading the team through a period of change and growth. Responsibilities People, Cost & Compliance • Lead and develop the Operations and Customer Experience teams, building a high-performing, solution-focused culture., • Own operational budgets and drive better purchasing, resourcing, production and fulfilment efficiency., • Own site Health & Safety, risk management and compliance, including SALSA and Fairtrade standards., • Embed B Corp principles and measurable sustainability improvements across the operation. Planning & Production • Own the S&OP process, bringing clear decisions through the exec routine, turning demand forecasts into green coffee, packaging, capacity and production scheduling plans., • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across the roastery, reducing waste, improving workflows and delivering measurable efficiency gains., • Lead major operational change and automation projects, from business case through to implementation., • Use AI and automation to simplify planning, reporting and operational workflows., • Own Unleashed as the operational source of truth, ensuring accurate inventory, stock movements and master data., • Be hands-on when needed, stepping onto the production floor to solve problems and keep things moving. Procurement & Supplier Management • Own strategic relationships with third-party production and logistics partners, holding them to agreed SLAs, quality and service standards., • Ensure packaging and consumables are competitively priced and regularly benchmarked., • Oversee quality assurance, complaints and compliance documentation. Customer Experience • Support the Customer Experience Manager to deliver a seamless customer journey across D2C and B2B, providing operational support with customer communication, order-to-cash, technical servicing, SLAs and senior-level escalations. The Person • Experienced operator: Proven senior operations experience in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing., • Lean mindset: Practical experience with Lean/Six Sigma and a track record of delivering measurable improvements., • Hands-on leader: Comfortable getting into the detail, troubleshooting problems and making things happen., • People leader: Able to build, motivate and lead teams through change., • Commercially sharp: Strong planning, budget management and data-driven decision-making skills., • Supply chain savvy: Strong understanding of procurement, inventory and production planning; AI/automation experience essential., • Customer focused: High standards of service and experience leading customer-facing teams. To say thank you for choosing us, we also offer our teams • 50% off all food in our Brew Bars, • Dining discount when visiting our restaurants, • Weekly roastery team lunch, • All of the coffee you can drink on site, • Weekly allowance of coffee for home, • Bike to work scheme, • Mental health and well-being support, • Financial health education and support, • Leadership training and development, • Birthday & Anniversary Treat: on your birthday and work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants, • Development and career progression: 80% of all our management roles are filled internally

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  • CAD Technician
    CAD Technician
    27 days ago
    £26000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    CAD Technician Location: Victoria, London / Basildon, Essex Full-Time About Us We are a specialist bespoke joinery company delivering high-quality projects across luxury residential, hospitality, and retail sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced CAD Technician with a strong joinery background to join our team. The Role You will produce detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and workshop information for bespoke joinery projects, working closely with project managers, designers, workshop teams, suppliers, and clients. Key Responsibilities · Produce technical and workshop drawings using AutoCAD and Rhino. · Create bespoke joinery designs and 3D visualisations. · Conduct site surveys and take accurate measurements. · Interpret architectural and engineering drawings. · Collaborate with project managers, designers, and workshop teams. · Maintain technical documentation and approvals. · Assist with project estimating and costing. · Liaise with clients throughout the design process. · Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards. Essential Requirements · Proven CAD Technician experience within bespoke joinery. · Advanced AutoCAD and Rhino skills. · Any CNC programming experience advantageous · Strong understanding of joinery construction and manufacturing. · Experience producing detailed workshop drawings. · Excellent communication and organisational skills. · Full UK driving licence. What We Offer Competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on prestigious bespoke joinery projects. How to Apply Please submit your CV and portfolio showcasing relevant technical drawings and joinery projects.

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  • Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Self-Employed Sales Executive – Steel Buildings About South West Steel Buildings South West Steel Buildings Ltd is a growing supplier of British-manufactured steel buildings, providing solutions for the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors. We supply buildings ranging from agricultural storage buildings and workshops through to industrial units and larger commercial projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Self-Employed Sales Executive to generate new business and develop their own customer base. This is a self-employed, commission-only opportunity with no basic salary. Commission is uncapped and directly linked to sales generated. The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced salesperson who wants the freedom of self-employment combined with the earning potential of selling high-value products. You will be responsible for identifying and developing your own sales opportunities, with potential customers including: • Farmers and agricultural businesses, • Agricultural contractors, • Property developers, • Builders and construction companies, • Commercial property owners, • Industrial businesses, • Landowners and investors Projects can range from smaller workshops and storage buildings through to substantial agricultural and industrial developments. You don't necessarily need previous steel-building experience. Experience within agriculture, construction, building materials, machinery, property or high-value B2B sales would be particularly beneficial. Product and technical support will be provided by South West Steel Buildings. Commission 5% commission on qualifying net sales generated by you, excluding VAT. There is no commission ceiling. For illustration: £25,000 project = £1,250 commission £50,000 project = £2,500 commission £100,000 project = £5,000 commission These examples illustrate the commission calculation only and are not guaranteed earnings. Full commission terms, including when commission becomes payable, will be provided as part of the Sales Agent Agreement. What You'll Be Doing Your primary responsibility will be generating new business for South West Steel Buildings. This may include: • Prospecting and identifying potential customers, • Telephone-based business development, • Developing relationships with farmers, builders and developers, • Networking within the agricultural and construction industries, • Following up prospective projects, • Discussing initial building requirements with customers, • Maintaining relationships with prospective customers, • Developing repeat and referral business, • Working alongside SWSB to progress opportunities from initial enquiry through to order You will not be expected to carry out structural design or engineering calculations. Our team and manufacturing partners will provide support with building design, specifications, drawings and quotations where required, allowing you to concentrate on developing relationships and winning business. Who We're Looking For We're particularly interested in people who are confident speaking to business owners and decision-makers. You may already have experience selling: • Agricultural machinery or equipment, • Building materials, • Roofing or cladding, • Steel or structural products, • Commercial construction products, • Industrial products, • Property or construction services However, attitude and sales ability are more important than having worked specifically within the steel-building industry. You'll need to be: • Confident generating your own opportunities, • Comfortable with telephone prospecting and cold calling, • Able to build long-term customer relationships, • Self-motivated and organised, • Commercially minded, • Comfortable working independently, • Professional when representing South West Steel Buildings Why Work With SWSB? This isn't about selling hundreds of low-value products every month. Steel buildings are high-value purchases, meaning individual successful projects can generate substantial commission. You'll have access to: • British-manufactured steel building systems, • Competitive pricing, • Fast quotation capabilities, • Technical and design support, • Agricultural, commercial and industrial markets, • Supply-only and supply-and-erect solutions, • High-value project opportunities, • Uncapped 5% commission Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build a territory and customer base over the long term, rather than simply work through a list of leads. Important – Self-Employed Position This is a self-employed, commission-only sales opportunity. There is no basic salary or guaranteed level of earnings. The successful applicant will operate on a self-employed basis and will be responsible for their own tax, National Insurance and other obligations associated with self-employment. Commission and lead ownership arrangements will be clearly defined within a written Sales Agent Agreement before commencing. If you're an experienced salesperson who enjoys developing your own business, building relationships and earning directly from the results you produce, we'd like to hear from you.

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