IT Manager
Location: Whitminster, Gloucestershire
Salary: £25,000 to £37,000 per Annum
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Day to Day Duties:
* Management of the internal IT infrastructure: LAN, WAN, Voice, Email, Software solutions, Server, Storage, WinTel, Virtual Platforms, mobile working and VPN's, Monitoring & reporting systems, and Cloud Solutions
* 3rd Party supplier management: Contracts, billing, and service improvement
* Ownership and management of fleet tracking solution
* Ownership and management of the telecoms
* Disaster recovery & Service restoration
* Provisioning of new hardware of software solutions
* Lead the technical strategy for the group
* Asset management and tracking via Mobile Device Management solution
* To act as an escalation point for technical service providers via telephone, e-mail and face to face including out of hours

Skills & Experience:
* Demonstratable experience of managing a network across various sites with a thorough understanding of issues encountered when operating corporate infrastructure and service platforms: TCP/IP Networking, CAT5, Fibre Uplinks, ADSL/VDSL, Leased Lines
* Fundamental understanding of the following: Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft SQL, Virtualization Technologies specifically VMware, VEEAM Backup, Microsoft Windows 10
* Hands on technical experience in the design & maintenance of a corporate network and related services. Experience in some of the following technologies would be an advantage: CiscoCisco Meraki, VMware, HP, QNAP, Dell, Lenovo, Netgear, Panasonic
* Wi-Fi experience, design & maintenance of guest and corporate solutions
* Experience in cloud solutions: Office 365, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Meraki an advantage
* Experience with mobile devices (Android & iOS) with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform experience desirable
* An understanding of fleet tracking solutions
* Able to analyse problems, issues & needs and provide robust but adaptable solutions which meet current and future requirements
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* The ability to handle objections and resistance to change
* Ability to cope with a changing environment -adapting to meet business-critical events
* Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
* Capable of working under pressure, using own initiative with minimal supervision
* Team player, who contributes ideas and suggestions for improvement
* Previous supplier management experience is essential
* Exposure to managing projects desirable
* Asset Management

Office Workforce are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories; Clerical and Administration, Call Centre, Customer Services, Sales and Business Development, Secretarial and PA, Professional and Management. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

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A position has become available for an experienced press brake operator to work within a busy manufacturing / engineering company

Day to Day duties will include the following:

Operating an Press Brake Machine (Essential)
working from engineering drawings and checking all measurement's  (Essential)
setting machines

first off inspection / checking tolerances .

 

As a person you will need the following qualities and experience:
• Previous practical skills operating Press Brake Machines (essential0
• Flexible to work extra hours when needed (Advantageous)

 

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!!
We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

 

 

Sales Administrator
£10 - £11 per hour
Monday to Friday | 8am to 4:30pm 
12 months cover but with strong potential to lead to a permanent position

Day to Day Duties:

* Responsible for all incoming orders and issuing into our factory
* Spending an active time in the factory with the Works Director assisting with his paperwork and requirements
* Raising purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner
* Arrange transport and book in deliveries
* Chasing orders when required
* Liaising with customers and factory on order queries
* Raising delivery notes and invoices
* Working with external sales team in preparing and issuing quotations.
* Build successful relationships with customers
* Other ad hoc duties such as answering incoming calls, greeting customers and filing

Key skills & Experience

* We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will welcome the responsibility of this role
* Good IT skills with working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, excellent communication and time management skills,
* Determined and sociable with a can do attitude
* Isn't afraid of a demanding workload
* Good attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to work independently on own initiative and also to contribute as part of the team.
* Previous experience in a manufacturing role would be desirable

Office Workforce are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories; Clerical and Administration, Call Centre, Customer Services, Sales and Business Development, Secretarial and PA, Professional and Management. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.
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Office Administration
Redditch
£9.00 - £10.00 Per Hour
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Temporary (approx. 3-month duration)

Day to Day Duties:
* General administration duties
* Scanning and filing
* Data Entry
* Customer Service

Experience & Skills:
* Experience working on computers
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player
* Previous administration (advantage)

Office Workforce are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories; Clerical and Administration, Call Centre, Customer Services, Sales and Business Development, Secretarial and PA, Professional and Management. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.
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Service Centre Coordinator
Location: Coventry
Hours: 37.5 hour per week / 5 days out of 7 / Between 7am to 6pm
Salary: 21,000 Per Annum

Our client are looking to add to their expanding Service centre team with 4 new Coordinators. Our client specialise in commercial vehicle hire, fleet management, and rental.

Day to Day Duties:

* Challenging all suppliers at all times to ensure vehicle downtime is kept to and absolute minimum and costs are updated as soon as possible
* Maintaining and distributing the customers dedicated spare fleet within set times
* Planning and scheduling all events including ancillary equipment
* liaising with both customer and repairer to arrange suitable date/s for scheduled maintenance
* Ensuring that all legal documentation is received and expedited accordingly
* Ensuring the customer is informed of work progress concerning scheduled and unscheduled vehicle maintenance
* Being able to demonstrate that vehicle downtime is managed
* Ensuring the relevant costs are accrued and coded when rechargeable work is carried out
* Ensuring that either the company or external service provider attends a vehicle distress incident

Skills & Experience:

* Computer Literate
* Have a good understanding of vehicle engineering and road transport law
* Ensure you are flexible in attitude in providing solutions
* Excellent communication skills
* Previous experience within a busy maintenance control room dealing with scheduling maintenance (Ideally)

Office Workforce are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories; Clerical and Administration, Call Centre, Customer Services, Sales and Business Development, Secretarial and PA, Professional and Management. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.
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Transport Planner

£35,000-£37,000

Monday-Friday - Your working hours would be a mixture of 08:00-18:00 (early) and 11:00-21:00 (late) Monday-Friday with the occasional Saturday

We are representing a well-established national and international logistics provider, who are looking to recruit for an experienced Transport Planner to route 23 Artics. This role can offer an excellent career with great progression. We are ideally looking for someone who has previous experience working in a role very similar.

 

Main Duties

 

• To ensure all activities and delegated tasks are conducted cost effectively and efficiently, whilst remaining compliant with the Company's Operators Licence at all time.
• To organise, allocate work and manage the co-ordination of all or part of the Customer's supply chain process, including distribution, logistics of the Drivers and routes.
• To provide excellent customer service and ensure a customer focussed approach to planning and meeting the customer's requirements.
• To support and advise drivers whilst on route and devise optimal routing of vehicles.
• To ensure the Traffic department is effective and undertakes the routing and administration effectively.
• Meet weekly or monthly KPI's set for the department.
• Maintain and update Transport Administration System
• To deal with all customer or Driver complaints
• Ensure the Drivers are working within legislative requirements and remain fully trained in relevant Health & Safety requirements of Drivers and Working Time Regulations.
• Assist drivers reporting mechanical faults, defects and breakdowns, liaise with workshop or national recovery ag
• To be flexible to accommodate changes that occur within the Traffic Department

 

As a person you will need the following qualities & experience:

• Experience working as a planner
• Experienced in working in a fast paced environment
• Are computer literate
• Have good organisational and communicative skills
• Previous experience in a similar role                                                         

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

 

Materials Planner

Bideford upon Avon

£35,000 - £37,000 & 5%

 

PURPOSE

 

To create and manage material PO’s to ensure adequate piece parts to fulfil the production plan.

Manage supplier relationships, agree areas and actions for improvements in OTIF schedule adherence.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Review MRP output and create and transmit PO’s to suppliers.
• Generate forecast schedules from IFS and send to suppliers.
• Update IFS with confirmed promised delivery dates received from suppliers.
• Expedite supplier PO acknowledgments.
• Establish PO’s that are past due and expedite as required
• Inform Production Planners of delivery shortfalls.
• Manage Supplier On-Time Delivery, working with Suppliers and Logistics Providers
• Manage supplier related data within IFS ensuring accuracy and timely update.
• Organize outbound and inbound transportation as required.
• Create Distribution Order and Delivery Note etc. for receipt of material into DCs
• Actively seek solutions to supply/supplier difficulties before informing Procurement
• of any issues that cannot be resolved.
• Tactical Supplier relationship Management (e.g., L/T, Lot size, Kanban, Regular communication)
• Supplier Management including price negotiation based on spend parameters set
• Regular Issuance of Forecasts to Suppliers
• Ensure revised specifications and drawings are issued to Suppliers in a timely manner
• Create and distribute reports relating to the production schedule as required.
• Advise on any inconsistencies/inefficiencies within MRP master data as appropriate.
• Seek ways to improve current processes on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that you as an associate meet the requirements regarding Quality and GMP issues as detailed in the Company Quality Policy.
• Other duties as required.

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

• Previous experience within a Materials Planning environment.
• Strong analytical and numerate skills required.
• Competent with MS office applications and operating with ERP systems
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturing, demand and material planning.
• Understanding of Export Documentation & Requirements

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

• 3 Years of Material Planning experience.
• Good level of education.
• Able to work reasonable overtime if required
• A qualification in Production Inventory Management (e.g. APICS CPIM), Purchasing (e.g. CIPS) or other relevant qualification or willing to work towards, is desirable
• Ability to work within a multifunctional team and be a fully supporting member of that team.
• The ability to prioritise your day and able to work under pressure when required

 

 

Indirect Buyer

Redditch

£28,000 - £32,000

 

Purpose:

To manage indirect sourcing for the company, including ORM (Operations Resource Management) equipment and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) materials and equipment needs.

 

Duties

1. a) Negotiate competitive supply arrangements in line with the company's strategies for Indirect spend.
2. b) Lead/contribute to cost reduction projects.
3. c) Negotiate competitive supply arrangements in line with the company's strategies for Indirect spend.
4. d) Set/renew contracts and negotiate competitive supply arrangements and costs in line with the company's strategies for identified Business projects with service providers.
5. e) Identify new suppliers and provide analysis of supplier capabilities. Preparation of a quarterly Market Intelligence report for the business which will involve undertaking research and information gathering.
6. f) Monitoring of NDA's (Non-Disclosure Agreements), Terms and Conditions and Contracts.
7. g) Communicate any commercial claims with Suppliers.
8. h) Update Quarterly Purchasing/ Business Report in conjunction with Sourcing Manager.
9. i) Preparation of spend report on Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis.
10. j) Develop best practice, ways of working and reporting tools.
11. k) Support Supply Chain Team as/when required.

Always present a professional image of oneself, the department and the company

 

Responsibilities

1. a) Ensure that you understand and comply with Health and Safety at Work regulations through training and communication.
2. b) To continually comply with the company hygiene requirements and Good Manufacturing procedures as set out by management.
3. c) To work in line with the company's Quality System.
4. d) To assess, evaluate and continually improve the process and indirect spend.

 

3. Relationships and Required Skills
4. a) Must have experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment
5. b) You must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with both internal and external key stakeholders.
6. c) Be able to prioritise and organise workload whilst working to tight deadlines.
7. d) Able to deal with challenging situations
8. e) Have high intention to detail.
9. f) Be a team player
10. g) A competent user of Microsoft Excel
11. h) Communication channels must be developed and improved across all levels of the business.