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We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Fleet Account Executive who will be based in West Hallam. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to integrate into a busy Fleet Department, supporting business growth and delivering exceptional customer service. The Fleet Account Executive will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key fleet accounts, overseeing the vehicle order process from initial enquiry to delivery, and ensuring customer satisfaction at every stage. \n Benefits for the successful Fleet Account Executive: \n\n • Competitive basic salary of £28,089.10 per annum\n, • Excellent company benefits package\n, • Full-time permanent position\n, • Opportunities for career development within a busy Fleet Department\n, • Varied responsibilities, including fleet administration, account management, and sales support\n, • Supportive team environment\n\n Duties of the Fleet Account Executive: \n\n • Assist Business Development Managers with vehicle quotes, stock checks, and account administration\n, • Manage a portfolio of key fleet accounts, responding promptly to customer enquiries\n, • Process quotes and vehicle orders using relevant fleet and dealership systems, including Kerridge\n, • Coordinate the full order journey from enquiry through to vehicle delivery\n, • Liaise with customers, lease companies, sales, logistics, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations\n, • Monitor delivery schedules, resolve issues swiftly, and manage surpluses or aged stock proactively\n, • Track customer payments and follow up on outstanding sales debts\n, • Prepare reports to support forecasting and account performance analysis\n, • Arrange and amend vehicle deliveries, demos, fitments, and conversions as required\n\n Requirements of the Fleet Account Executive: \n\n • Previous experience in administration, fleet management, sales support, or customer service\n, • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage multiple accounts efficiently and work independently\n, • Proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach\n, • Excellent IT and administrative skills\n, • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure\n, • Customer-focused attitude with a drive to achieve targets\n\n Contact Billy Peasgood, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Ilkeston and Derbyshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Fleet Account Executive opportunity. \n At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

Contract Duration: 3 Months (Short-Term Ongoing) Location: Heanor Rate: £35-£40 per hour (Outside IR35) Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. This is an Outside IR35 assignment offering excellent rates and the potential for ongoing work. The role is heavily mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support. • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment., • Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies., • Perform repairs and maintenance on pipework, fittings, and associated mechanical systems., • Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime., • Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment when required., • Support installation, commissioning, and modification activities across site., • Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately., • Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures., • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability and performance., • Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment., • Strong hands‑on mechanical maintenance experience., • Demonstrable experience working on:, • Valves, • Pumps, • Pipework, • Mechanical assemblies, • Rotating equipment, • Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults., • Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation., • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification., • IPAF Licence, • Confined Space Certification, • Permit to Work Experience, • Process manufacturing environments, • Utilities, water treatment, energy, or heavy industrial sites, • CMMS maintenance systems, • Shutdowns, outages, and project-based maintenance work Ideal background / Previous roles may include Mechanical Fitter | Maintenance Fitter | Mechanical Engineer | Plant Fitter | Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Mechanical Technician | Reliability Technician | Shutdown Technician | Valve Technician | Service Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) | Mechanical Craftsperson #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract Duration: 3 Months (Short-Term Ongoing) Location: Heanor Rate: £35-£40 per hour (Outside IR35) Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. This is an Outside IR35 assignment offering excellent rates and the potential for ongoing work. The role is heavily mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support. • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment., • Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies., • Perform repairs and maintenance on pipework, fittings, and associated mechanical systems., • Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime., • Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment when required., • Support installation, commissioning, and modification activities across site., • Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately., • Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures., • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability and performance., • Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment., • Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience., • Demonstrable experience working on:, • Valves, • Pumps, • Pipework, • Mechanical assemblies, • Rotating equipment, • Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults., • Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation., • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification., • IPAF Licence, • Confined Space Certification, • Permit to Work Experience, • Process manufacturing environments, • Utilities, water treatment, energy, or heavy industrial sites, • CMMS maintenance systems, • Shutdowns, outages, and project-based maintenance work Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Mechanical Fitter | Maintenance Fitter | Mechanical Engineer | Plant Fitter | Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Mechanical Technician | Reliability Technician | Shutdown Technician | Valve Technician | Service Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) | Mechanical Craftsperson #J-18808-Ljbffr

Omega Resource Group is actively seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a busy industrial site in Heanor. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance, with a strong emphasis on valves, pumps, pipework and mechanical assemblies. Occasional basic electrical fault-finding support is required. The contract is 3 months, outside IR35, with excellent rates and potential for ongoing work. You will work closely with operations and engineering to improve plant reliability and performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

£40,000 - £44,000 + Private Medical Insurance + 4% Pension + Employee Discount + Training + Progression + Overtime Ripley Are you a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman or Senior Technician with strong hands‑on mechanical skills, looking to take ownership of a busy workshop and lead an experienced team? Do you want to join a growing, family-run business where you can play a key role in developing a new state‑of‑the‑art workshop and have genuine autonomy over the day‑to‑day operation? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a long‑established leisure vehicle business as a Workshop Controller, where you will lead an experienced team while remaining hands‑on with technical work. Around half of your time will be spent carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and preparation work, with the remainder focused on workload planning, team management and improving workshop performance. You will work across a wide variety of motorhome systems including mechanical, electrical, gas, water, heating and habitation systems, with no two days being the same. You will also have the opportunity to influence how the growing aftersales department operates as the company invests in a new workshop and larger site. This role would suit a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician or experienced Automotive Technician looking for a hands‑on leadership position with greater responsibility, autonomy and progression. • Take day‑to‑day ownership of the workshop and its performance., • Lead, support and provide direction to an experienced team of technicians., • Plan workshop workloads and allocate jobs effectively across the team., • Manage technician productivity and utilisation., • Work closely with the Operations Manager to manage the workshop diary and upcoming workload., • Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician or similar., • Strong practical technical knowledge and hands‑on workshop experience., • Experience within the automotive industry., • Full UK driving licence. If you're a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Automotive Technician or Workshop Manager looking for a hands‑on leadership position with excellent autonomy, training and progression, we'd love to hear from you. Keywords: Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Workshop Manager, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Leisure Vehicle Technician, Motorhome, Caravan, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Servicing, Repairs, Aftersales Reference: BBBH 27423 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 depend on your experience, qualifications, and skill set. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Role: Electronics Technician Role type: Permanent Work Hours: 6:30 – 15:00 Department: Technical Help Salary range: £29,000 - £34,000 depending on skills and experience We have a fantastic opportunity for someone that craves technical challenges and has an interest in technology, electronics, and a passion for cars to join our Technical Help Team. Our Technical Help Team specialises in diagnosing and repairing non-standard faults found in our Workshop. We are based conveniently between Nottingham and Derby centres, nestled on the entrance to one of the regions finest country parks (Shipley Country Park), boasting 700 acres of beautiful landscape popular for relaxed café dining, walking, fishing, biking and horse-riding. The successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous failure mode development of legacy products. • Follow wiring diagrams and pin data to power up ECUs on the bench and test specific circuits and functions., • Analysis of ECUs (electronic control units) and their PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) to discover the cause of electronic faults and to enact repairs where possible., • Creating technical documentationClosing looping of information into SOP and training of technicians, • Experience in electronic fault finding to component level and PCB rework methods., • Experience in electronic schematic/wiring diagram drawings., • Well organised with a methodical approach to problem solving., • Team player with excellent attention to detail., • Knowledge and experience of automotive operations, electronics, and communication protocols., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is desirable., • Full on the job training, constantly, throughout your career here at ECU Testing ltd., • 32 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays., • Competitive salary, • Free work uniform and PPE., • Free takeaway meal every Friday, named ’FAT FRIDAY’ by all the staff., • Access to a fully equipped company gym., • Birthday Gifts., • Christmas party, fully paid for by the Managing director., • Annual team building days., • Excellent in-house career development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Workshop Controller (Automotive) Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. £40,000 - £44,000 + Private Medical Insurance + 4% Pension + Employee Discount + Training + Progression + Overtime Ripley Are you a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman or Senior Technician with strong hands-on mechanical skills, looking to take ownership of a busy workshop and lead an experienced team? Do you want to join a growing, family-run business where you can play a key role in developing a new state-of-the-art workshop and have genuine autonomy over the day-to-day operation? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established leisure vehicle business as a Workshop Controller, where you will lead an experienced team while remaining hands-on with technical work. Around half of your time will be spent carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and preparation work, with the remainder focused on workload planning, team management and improving workshop performance. You will work across a wide variety of motorhome systems including mechanical, electrical, gas, water, heating and habitation systems, with no two days being the same. You will also have the opportunity to influence how the growing aftersales department operates as the company invests in a new workshop and larger site. This role would suit a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician or experienced Automotive Technician looking for a hands-on leadership position with greater responsibility, autonomy and progression. The Role Take day-to-day ownership of the workshop and its performance. Lead, support and provide direction to an experienced team of technicians. Plan workshop workloads and allocate jobs effectively across the team. Manage technician productivity and utilisation. Work closely with the Operations Manager to manage the workshop diary and upcoming workload. The Person Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician or similar. Strong practical technical knowledge and hands-on workshop experience. Experience within the automotive industry. Full UK driving licence. If you're a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Automotive Technician or Workshop Manager looking for a hands-on leadership position with excellent autonomy, training and progression, we'd love to hear from you. Keywords: Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Workshop Manager, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Leisure Vehicle Technician, Motorhome, Caravan, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Servicing, Repairs, Aftersales Reference: BBBH 27423 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 depend on 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. xrnqpay By applying, you accept our T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers.

Mechanical Fitter Heanor Late Shift (2pm – 10pm) £20.00 - £25.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3-Month Contract We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. Working on a permanent late shift, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production and process equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated mechanical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique and highly specialised production environment, supporting the reliability and efficiency of critical plant machinery. Responsibilities - Mechanical Fitter Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site. Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment. Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work. Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime. Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures. Experience Required - Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering. Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments. Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment. Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team. Strong commitment to health and safety standards. For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, Industrial Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, or Mechanical Technician. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process. TPBN1_UKTJ

Workshop Supervisor (Automotive / Leisure) £40,000 – £44,000 + Private Medical Insurance + 4% Pension + Employee Discount + Training + Progression + Overtime Ripley Are you a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman or Senior Technician with strong hands-on mechanical skills, looking to take ownership of a busy workshop and lead an experienced team? Do you want to join a growing, family-run business where you can play a key role in developing a new state-of-the-art workshop and have genuine autonomy over the day-to-day operation? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established leisure vehicle business as a Workshop Controller, where you will lead an experienced team while remaining hands-on with technical work. Around half of your time will be spent carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and preparation work, with the remainder focused on workload planning, team management and improving workshop performance. You will work across a wide variety of motorhome systems including mechanical, electrical, gas, water, heating and habitation systems, with no two days being the same. You will also have the opportunity to influence how the growing aftersales department operates as the company invests in a new workshop and larger site. This role would suit a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician or experienced Automotive Technician looking for a hands-on leadership position with greater responsibility, autonomy and progression. • Take day-to-day ownership of the workshop and its performance., • Lead, support and provide direction to an experienced team of technicians., • Plan workshop workloads and allocate jobs effectively across the team., • Manage technician productivity and utilisation., • Work closely with the Operations Manager to manage the workshop diary and upcoming workload., • Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician or similar., • Strong practical technical knowledge and hands-on workshop experience., • Experience within the automotive industry., • Full UK driving licence. If you’re a Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Vehicle Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Automotive Technician or Workshop Manager looking for a hands-on leadership position with excellent autonomy, training and progression, we’d love to hear from you. Keywords: Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Workshop Manager, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motorhome Technician, Caravan Technician, Leisure Vehicle Technician, Motorhome, Caravan, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Servicing, Repairs, Aftersales Reference: BBBH 27423 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 depend on your experience, qualifications, and skill set. #J-18808-Ljbffr