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Our Client, a highly specialised engineering company, is looking to add to their Sales Team by appointing a Sales Manager with knowledge of automated equipment / special purpose machinery sales. The business are long established within a niche field of engineering. They are entering a period of aggressive growth– so are looking for a specialised Salesperson to increase volumes of both new and account business. The business is an established global operator – so in the long term several interesting avenues could open up for the right person. To be considered for the role of Sales Manager you will need * Proven sales experience within an automated manufacturing environment (e.g. Disamatic Moulding, CNC Machines, Packaging Machinery, Automated Metrology, Conveyor Systems, Robotic Welding, Automated NDT or similar) * The ability to be a self-starter and manage your own workload – whilst product training an be provided you are responsible for your own sales and your own diary The desire to progress your career and put new ideas forward to help achieve business goals In return for fulfilling the role of Sales Manager my client can offer a generous salary of up to £60,000 with OTE of £80,000 year 2. Perhaps more important is the opportunity to grow business your own way as part of a highly specialised engineering group. You will also be given all the tools you need to do your job and have a variety of sol...

Are you looking for a new challenge? Our clientprovides end-to-end solutions for bespoke control and factory automation systems, covering the design, build, and installation of manufacturing process equipment, packaging machinery, conveyor systems, robotics, and vision inspection technologies. They're looking to appoint an additional electromechanical fitter/installer. In this role, you will be bringing our customers automation aspirations to life, working across a variety of industry sectors (predominantly in food and beverage and plastic container handling) and working on some truly ground-breaking projects. The role: You will be required to work both in-house reporting to the workshop manager and on customers sites, reporting to the services director, where you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of automation machinery and systems. Due to the unique nature of our projects, youll be comfortable with the basics of control systems, happy to run wires if needed and just generally roll your sleeves up to do whats needed to make it happen! You will take pride in everything you work on, ensuring everything you touch is delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion. A lot of what we do is typically bespoke to our customers and to date theres not been an automation challenge weve not been able to support o...

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation operating within the FMCG and food supply chain sector, is seeking a commercially minded and people-focused Supply Chain Manager to lead planning activities, manage a small team, and support continued business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to take ownership of forecasting, stock optimisation, and supplier coordination within a fast-paced import and distribution environment. Job Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for overseeing demand planning, inventory management, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and cost-effectively. Managing a team of Supply Chain Planners, you will play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, improving processes, and supporting the ongoing development of the supply chain function as the business continues to grow. Working closely with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics teams, you will ensure the smooth flow of imported products from global suppliers through to UK customers, maintaining high service levels and operational efficiency. Responsibilities • Lead, manage, and develop a team of Supply Chain Planners, providing guidance, support, and performance management., • Oversee the review and management of sales forecasts, working closely with Commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy., • Take ownership of stock management strategy, ensuring inventory levels are optimised in line with business KPIs., • Drive reductions in overall stockholding while maintaining high service levels to customers., • Oversee daily monitoring of orders and stock levels across third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses., • Collaborate with Account Managers and Commercial teams to review forward demand and align supply plans., • Lead S&OP processes, developing long-term forecasts and ensuring alignment between demand and supply planning., • Ensure demand plans are effectively communicated to Procurement, suppliers, and logistics partners to support capacity planning., • Identify and mitigate supply risks, including supplier capacity constraints and logistics challenges., • Oversee purchase order processes, supplier confirmations, and any amendments required to maintain supply continuity., • Manage inbound logistics and transport planning, ensuring import/export processes and customs requirements are adhered to., • Ensure all shipping and customs documentation is accurate, compliant, and processed in a timely manner., • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, hauliers, and warehouse partners to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply., • Monitor sales performance against forecast, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions., • Oversee the management of non-conformance claims with logistics and warehouse partners., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product launches and packaging changes, ensuring effective supply planning., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, systems, and reporting., • Provide leadership support for out-of-hours escalation where required. Personal Profile • Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Senior Planner, or similar leadership role within FMCG or food distribution., • Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations, ideally within an import/export environment., • Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring team members., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Calm and effective under pressure, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset., • Strong systems knowledge, including Excel and ERP/MRP platforms., • A collaborative leader with a continuous improvement mindset. Ref Code: CV13248 To apply, please send your comprehensive CV in strict confidence, quoting the reference above and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash. Please include current salary details within your application. Due to high response levels, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within one week, regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion

Are you looking for a new challenge? Our clientprovides end-to-end solutions for bespoke control and factory automation systems, covering the design, build, and installation of manufacturing process equipment, packaging machinery, conveyor systems, robotics, and vision inspection technologies. They're looking to appoint an additional electromechanical fitter/installer. In this role, you will be bringing our customers automation aspirations to life, working across a variety of industry sectors (predominantly in food and beverage and plastic container handling) and working on some truly ground-breaking projects. The role: You will be required to work both in-house reporting to the workshop manager and on customers sites, reporting to the services director, where you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of automation machinery and systems. Due to the unique nature of our projects, youll be comfortable with the basics of control systems, happy to run wires if needed and just generally roll your sleeves up to do whats needed to make it happen! You will take pride in everything you work on, ensuring everything you touch is delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion. A lot of what we do is typically bespoke to our customers and to date theres not been an automation challenge weve not been able to support or that we have walked away from. Our diverse project portfolio means theres no standard production lines or builds, which is why we only employ solutioners. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, curious, tenacious, punctual, and able to manage their own time effectively. Youll have high standards and be described as hard working, reliable, courteous, having a mature attitude and being a great team player. Travel: Roughly you should expect 30-40% travel. Its hard to predict due to the nature of what we do but you should expect typically up to 2 weeks at a time, approx. 5 x per year. Plus, ad-hoc UK day trips and overnights. That said, you could be in the workshop for 3 months and then in the US for 4 weeks. It is variable and we always work with our teams to ensure they get the right work-life-travel balance. Some people want lots of travel, others less so. Our international customers are mainly in the USA and Canada, youll get a generous daily living allowance and stay in nice hotels and the opportunity to explore the local sites. Your skills & experience: An apprentice trained and/or qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Fitter/Assembler Solid experience building/installing industrial machinery/conveyors V2.0 Skilled with using general hand tools and power tools as required Electrical experience would be desirable but not essential Experienced at reading and interpreting engineering drawings and able to follow written instructions and method statements Familiar with working in hygienic environments and health and safety requirements Previous experience of working with electric, pneumatic systems and valves Experienced at working on medium sized assemblies and sub-assemblies Good eye for detail and able to work on their own and as part of a team If this sounds like you, then heres whats on offer: Salary: £36400 depending on skills and experience 40 hours per week with an earlyfinish on Friday Potential for overtime at 1.5x hourly rate during busy periods Private healthcare including partner/child dependants & Contributory pension 21 days holiday + Bank holidays Travel to USA and Canada, with generous daily living allowance and nice hotels Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions Great opportunities for progression Key Requirements for the role: Self-starter with the maturity to be able to work with minimal supervision but equally, knows when support is needed Be open to learning new skills i.e. electrical and new ways of working Willingness and flexibility to travel/work away from home typically up to 2 weeks at a time, approx. 6 x per year plus some UK based day and overnight trips Trustworthy and a great communicator to ensure customers and your team have confidence Fluent in English (second language is a plus) A can do attitude Full UK driving licence (with 3 penalty points or less) Confident traveller No criminal convictions that prevent overseas travel British/EU Passport Holders only (need to be able to freely enter the USA/Canada without visa) Presentable and articulate Adhere to health and safety at all times and never take shortcuts Be hard working and a great ambassador for the company TPBN1_UKTJ