Total 46 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Quality Engineer with our client, a leading manufacturer and distributor in the electrical products sector. Specialising in wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables, the client has established itself as a trusted name with a turnover of several million in the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, supplying products that are widely specified by housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesalers.

Your new role
In your capacity as a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing product quality. You'll be responsible for monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective solutions. This role involves managing quality assurance processes and overseeing various inspections and audits, ensuring that the clients' products consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
The role will be office based, working 37.5hrs per week.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring product quality and reporting to the Management Team.
• Investigating product quality issues to establish root causes and liaising with Product Engineers and the factory to implement improvements.
• Timely resolution of quality issues through robust root cause analysis and implementation of permanent and preventative corrective actions.
• Providing Quality Engineering support for the development of FMEA's, quality control, and test plans as part of the product Life Cycle Management process.
• Reviewing customer complaints as necessary.
• Managing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), including factory self PDI's, the clients China Quality Engineers, and 3rd Party PDI's.
• Managing and undertaking Goods Inwards (GI) inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Quality control of products being reworked, writing rework instructions, and ensuring adherence.
• Managing factory desktop or 3rd party audits, including ethical audits, and instructing the Far East team in factories manufacturing the products.
• Leading the management of Quality Assurance and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will need:

• A strong background in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance, ideally within the electrical sector.
• Familiarity with both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in report writing, particularly in creating 8D reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Experience with electrical installation products will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with a methodical and organised mindset.

What you'll get in return
The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and innovative work environment. Joining their dynamic team will enable you to significantly contribute to quality initiatives and be part of an organisation committed to excellence.

• Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 per annum
• 25 days paid holiday annually
• 6% pension contributions
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading company.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on 01603 580180 and speak to Garry.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Quality Engineer with our client, a leading manufacturer and distributor in the electrical products sector. Specialising in wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables, the client has established itself as a trusted name with a turnover of several million in the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, supplying products that are widely specified by housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesalers.

Your new role
In your capacity as a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing product quality. You'll be responsible for monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective solutions. This role involves managing quality assurance processes and overseeing various inspections and audits, ensuring that the clients' products consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
The role will be office based, working 37.5hrs per week.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring product quality and reporting to the Management Team.
• Investigating product quality issues to establish root causes and liaising with Product Engineers and the factory to implement improvements.
• Timely resolution of quality issues through robust root cause analysis and implementation of permanent and preventative corrective actions.
• Providing Quality Engineering support for the development of FMEA's, quality control, and test plans as part of the product Life Cycle Management process.
• Reviewing customer complaints as necessary.
• Managing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), including factory self PDI's, the clients China Quality Engineers, and 3rd Party PDI's.
• Managing and undertaking Goods Inwards (GI) inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Quality control of products being reworked, writing rework instructions, and ensuring adherence.
• Managing factory desktop or 3rd party audits, including ethical audits, and instructing the Far East team in factories manufacturing the products.
• Leading the management of Quality Assurance and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will need:

• A strong background in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance, ideally within the electrical sector.
• Familiarity with both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in report writing, particularly in creating 8D reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Experience with electrical installation products will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with a methodical and organised mindset.

What you'll get in return
The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and innovative work environment. Joining their dynamic team will enable you to significantly contribute to quality initiatives and be part of an organisation committed to excellence.

• Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 per annum
• 25 days paid holiday annually
• 6% pension contributions
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading company.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on 01603 580180 and speak to Garry.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

An exciting opportunity for an HR & Learning & Development Advisor, 6 Month FTC, (which could lead to permanent)for an established Healthcare SME, in Bedfordshire. This will suit a proactive and experienced HR & Learning & Development Advisor who enjoys delivering face-to-face training. This hybrid role is based in Bedfordshire, with the flexibility of working from home two days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training & Development (60%):
• Develop and deliver face-to-face HR and leadership training sessions.
• Topics include appraisals, inductions, disciplinaries, grievances, navigating change, decision-making, and delegation.
• Employee Relations (40%):
• Manage end-to-end ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, performance management, maternity/paternity, flexible working and change management.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to various locations, including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Essex, and Lincolnshire, averaging 4 days' travel per month.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as an HR & L&D Advisor or HR Advisor who has a wealth of experience delivering face to face training on HR best practice.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and case management.
• Ideally qualified to level 5 of the CIPD or above or equivalent.
• You must have a full clean driving licence and your own transport.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
27 days holiday + bank holidays
Subsidised gym
Subsidised shop on site
Pension

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Maintenance Operative / Handy PersonTemp to Perm

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable maintenance operator to join our client in Luton. As a handy person, you will play a crucial role in maintaining their facilities and ensuring they operate smoothly. Your tasks will include general repairs, minor fixes, and upkeep duties.

Responsibilities

General DIY Duties: You'll be responsible for various tasks around the building, including:
Painting: Refreshing walls and surfaces.
Filling and Sanding Holes: Ensuring a smooth finish
Tightening Screws and Taps: Fixing loose fixtures
General Repairs: Addressing any maintenance issues promptly
Lifting and Moving: Assisting with site logistics.
Basic Electrics
Basic Carpentry

Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Skills: Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge.
Reliability: Punctuality and commitment to completing tasks.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and move objects as needed.

Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to contribute to a well-maintained environment.
Friendly and supportive team.

Temp to perm

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Your new company

My client is a dynamic acoustic and air quality consultancy providing services primarily to the residential sector, but with clients across various other sectors. They have 22 staff made up mainly of specialist acoustic consultants (16). They offer support from feasibility right through to planning approval and appeal if required.

Your new role

• Undertake noise surveys, in line with environmental acoustics regulations such as BS 4142, BS 5228.
• Complete sound insulation testing for the purpose of Part E compliance.
• Contribute to the acoustic input, data analysis, predictions, and 3D modelling on a range of projects; using CadnA, CATT, INSUL
• Complete site visits to make acoustic measurements and observations.
• Conducting noise and vibration assessments for a variety of projects.
• Developing and implementing noise control strategies.
• Preparing technical reports and documentation.
• Liaising with clients, architects, and engineers to provide acoustic design advice.
• Performing on-site measurements and data analysis.
• Participating in project meetings and presentations.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in acoustic technology and legislation.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• A degree in Acoustics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field - ideally an IOA approved course.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) or working towards it.
• Accredited noise tester with the Association of Noise Consultants.
• Experience in acoustic consultancy.
• Proficiency in using acoustic modelling software.

What you'll get in return

• £24,000 - £30,000 DOE
• Health insurance with the option to add family members
• At least 4 company socials p/year and a positive social culture
• Quarterly profit share bonus
• Death in service scheme
• Pension plan
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible working pattern after passing probation
• TOIL system

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Hays is working with a leading construction organisation committed to creating high-quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. The organisation offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and various employee discounts.
Your new role

As a Customer Service Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction by managing and resolving defects in a timely manner. You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, promote cost control and recovery, and act as an ambassador for the company at corporate and handover events. Your responsibilities will include overseeing defect inspections, specifying remedial works, supervising subcontractors, and maintaining accurate documentation.
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of house building, including electrical and plumbing systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to stay calm and professional when handling customer complaints.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  
  What you'll get in return

• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• A bonus scheme and holiday buy scheme.
• Access to the Green Car Scheme and company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and employee discounts on new homes.
• Access to a retail discount portal and Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 GP access and family-friendly policies.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title:
Head of Building Maintenance
Salary 65k
Reporting to: Property Director - Estate
Job Level - C
Purpose of Position: To be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the built estate at Woburn
Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Estates building teams to achieve the Trustees' objectives for the built portfolio.
• Prepare and manage the annual building maintenance budget.
• Oversee preventative maintenance plans and periodic reviews.
• Supervise Estates building surveyors and in-house maintenance teams.
• Liaise with operational heads of the Farm, Safari Park, Golf Club, and Abbey for property maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Manage maintenance and refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• Keep up to date with industry developments and apply them to portfolio management.

Security:

• Maintain secure premises and ensure staff awareness of security needs.
• Arrange inspections of vacant properties.
• Be available for out-of-hours on-call duties.

GDPR:

• Support staff compliance with data privacy policies.
• Ensure processes for data subject rights and retention schedules are in place.

Other:

• Attend necessary training courses.
• Be conversant with the Estate Handbook and supporting policies.
• Comply with reasonable instructions from the manager.

Person Specification:Qualifications Required:

• Relevant Building or Surveying qualification.
• RICS, MCIOB, or Hons Degree (desirable).

Experience Required:

• Managing directly employed teams and contractors.
• Dealing with listed buildings and maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of building pathology, planning regulations, and building regulations.

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Health & Safety and CDM Regulations.
• Up-to-date building construction knowledge.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, ACAD, and QUBE.
• Asbestos management and diagnosing building defects.

Personal Attributes:

• Accountability, communication, customer focus, organising & planning, teamwork, business acumen, leadership, decision-making, task management, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and personal drive.

Other Requirements:

• Full driving licence.
• The ability to undertake call-out duties on a rota basis.
• CPD evidence.

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Maintenance Operative Job in Luton | £14.60 per Hour | Hays Recruitment

Apply for a Maintenance Operative role in Luton with Hays Recruitment.

Earn £14.60 per hour in a temp-to-perm position. Responsibilities include cleaning grounds, shifting furniture, and monitoring health and safety.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Luton

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Advertised by: Hays Recruitment

Job Description:Are you a proactive and reliable individual looking for a rewarding role in maintenance? Hays Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join our team in Luton. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a competitive hourly rate of £14.60.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tidying and Cleaning Grounds: Ensure the premises are clean and well-maintained.
• Shifting and Lifting Furniture: Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Providing Directions Around the Site: Help visitors and staff navigate the site efficiently.
• Monitoring Health and Safety: Keep an eye on health and safety standards to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and shifting tasks.
• Good communication skills for providing directions and interacting with staff and visitors.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.60.
• Opportunity for a permanent position.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

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Your new company
A multinational organisation

Your new role
Oversee the Sustainability Team in the UK, a department dedicated to developing, establishing, and improving sustainability strategy.
Work closely with the Transformation Director, to plan, agree and execute the sustainability strategy across the UK.
Ensure the business continually works to deliver innovative solutions to meet the sustainability targets.
Become the organisation's source for sustainability market insights, best practice, potential risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Build and create measurable reports, to ensure the company achieves internal and external goals.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainability into overall business operations.



What you'll need to succeed
People leader - experience leading a team to achieve a common goal.
Passionate and committed to continually developing the team.
Strategic thinker - able to accurately ascertain the current state, plan for the future and navigate the sustainability journey.
Change agent - an understanding of how to foster and drive a culture of change throughout all aspects of an organisation.
Sustainability experience - experience working in the sustainability field, including environmental, social, governance, risk, and opportunity.
Influencing skills. The ability to take the business to a more sustainable place.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options (2 days per week in the office)
Hybrid working
Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
Access to a fantastic car scheme
Free Parking
Subsidised Canteen
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive pension
4x basic salary life assurance

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A S/4 HANA Data Governance Specialist is needed to support a leading pharmaceutical company.

About the Role

Join a leading pharmaceutical company as an S/4 HANA Data Governance Specialist. In this role, you'll be pivotal in defining business data requirements within the S/4 HANA design process. You'll also be responsible for documenting S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and ensuring existing ECC data is ready for migration to S/4 HANA.

• Location: Macclesfield or Luton (hybrid working)
• Contract: 12 months
• Rate: £500 per day
• Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Define, document, and implement S/4 Enterprise Data standards for Procurement & Materials Management.
• Apply expertise in data, process, and object to support S/4 process design.
• Review and develop data quality rules for the data quality issue management framework.
• Support project data migration processes, including pre and postload business sign-off.
• Collaborate with current business data capability to ensure alignment with the S/4 design.
• Influence data delivery prioritisation and provide inputs into progress reporting and escalations.
• Define the change journey from current to future state data design, including change impact assessments.
• Ensure non-SAP system requirements are considered in the data design.
• Contribute to the data cleansing and enrichment approach for Procurement & Materials Management.
• Ensure compliance with the S/4 HANA Data Governance Framework.

Required Experience

• Significant expertise in Data Objects within Procurement & Materials Management.
• Experience in designing and implementing Data Standards for a global enterprise.
• Proven experience in Business/IT partnering for Master Data Management solutions.
• Strong change management, interpersonal, assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with S/4 HANA implementation programmes.
• Expertise in Data Governance.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a transformative journey in data governance!

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Your new company

Our client is a market-leading and fast-growing company. A long-established, thriving manufacturer and distributor of high-quality wiring, lighting and electrical accessories which are widely specified by the major UK new build developers and are distributed through the electrical wholesale and retail DIY channels.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and proactive individual, who thrives supporting a wide range of IT systems and is engaged and enthusiastic about supporting the user base through the company's helpdesk.

The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, providing essential technical support to the company's systems and IT infrastructure.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to take the next step in your IT career and want to make a real impact on shaping, influencing and developing the company's IT systems and infrastructure, this could be the right role for you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Helpdesk & User Support - supporting the helpdesk requests and user base across all businesses.
• IT Systems and Infrastructure Project Support & Project Management - to support, plan and manage IT projects to agreed timescales and delivering against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Device Management - set up and configuration of user devices including PCs, laptops, mobile phones, peripheral devices, printers, photocopiers.
• Networks and Systems - in conjunction with our key supplier partners, implement, support, monitor and maintain the company's wide area network including site to site VPN, local area networks including company and guest wi-fi networks, hosted servers.
• Site Housekeeping - Server Room maintenance, disposal of redundant equipment, on-site IT.
• IT Security - Work closely with our Head Office and implement security policies, manage the active directory, provide and manage access to company systems.
• Microsoft 365 - to support and guide the development of the Microsoft 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office suite and other apps to achieve business requirements.
• Risk Management of Systems - monitoring the backups of hosted systems, ensuring systems are suitably documented, including network diagrams, passwords and users.
• Business Reporting - providing routine and ad hoc system generated reports to internal stakeholders.
• Supplier Collaboration - to work with key suppliers of IT applications and services to ensure equipment, systems and infrastructure meet business requirements.
• Documentation - creating and maintaining policies, system user guides, project documentation, asset logs and directories.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a customer or technical IT support role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• The ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Good working knowledge of IT Infrastructures including Helpdesk, connectivity, networks and security.
• Good working knowledge in administration and support of Microsoft 365 Suite including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience of device set up including PCs, laptops, mobile phones, peripheral devices, printers, photocopiers.
• The ability to demonstrate working with active directory, maintaining asset logs, deploying policies and associated IT documentation such as user guides.
• Work effectively in a high pressure and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a thorough and accurate approach to work.
• Resourceful with a can-do approach to tasks and projects and a desire to take full responsibility and accountability for day-to-day work delivery.
• Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation.

TO APPLY, YOU MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO LUTON AS THIS ROLE REQUIRES FULLY ON SITE WORK.

What you'll get in return

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and access to the company's profit share scheme and a company pension.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Our client is a Top 100 UK Independent broker specialising in the commercial insurance industry. They bring a refreshingly positive and enthusiastic approach to winning and retaining business and offer a lively working environment to match. Now in their 22nd year of business, they continue to uphold their standing within the elite group of the 'Top 100 Independent Brokers in the UK'. Recently, they were honoured to be the only insurance brokerage included in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 small companies to work for, as well as being recognised amongst the East of England's top 75 companies to work for.

Your new role

As a member of the Software Development team, you will be passionate about solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll need to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, liaising continuously with other team members and stakeholders across the business.

The preferred candidate will be confident working both individually and as part of a team. You will have great communication skills (in both written and spoken English), be a fast learner, embrace challenges and have an eye for detail. You will be required to write clean, reliable, secure and well documented code across the SAS system (C#, SQL, VB.NET - A willingness to learn VB.NET is important).

You'll obtain a strong ability to plan and test your own code's functionality, carry out code reviews and conduct quality testing of software produced by other team members. In addition to adding new functionality to SAS, day to day duties will include supporting users with bugs and other tasks.

Knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly on the Azure platform, would be advantageous along with previous experience working with agile and continuous deployment. Knowledge of working with workflow tools like Jira, Git and Confluence is also a benefit.

To apply, you must be located within a commutable distance from Bedfordshire as this role requires on site work 5 days per week (WFH agreement after 6 months).

What you'll get in return

• 9:30am start - improved work-life balance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays + Christmas off
• Additional 5 days annual leave after 5 years of service
• Flexible Working
• New refurbished offices in Bedford
• Dress down from March - September and every Friday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 3rd Party Coaching and Training
• Private Medical Insurance after 24 months Service
• Critical Illness and Death in Service after 5 Years' service

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Leading player in the engineering and manufacturing sector, renowned for their innovative solutions and commitment to quality. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering exceptional products to their clients.
Your new role
As an Engineering Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in our Purchasing team, driving procurement activities across the business. Your main responsibilities will include negotiating and placing orders for machined components and other direct and indirect products, ensuring that delivery and quality requirements are met by suppliers to meet project deadlines. You will support the implementation of new strategies, policies, and procedures, and become a key stakeholder in the supply chain management process.Key Duties:
* Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with project requirements.
* Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
* Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand material requirements and specifications.
* Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
* Stay updated with market trends and new products to ensure competitive advantage.

What you'll need to succeed
* Proven purchasing experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of engineering drawings and basic manufacturing processes.
* Previous experience of dealing with procuring Machined Parts and dealing with Sub-Contract suppliers regarding plating and finishing of components.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
* Highly proactive, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail, with an impeccable, thorough and accurate approach.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
* Full clean driving licence.
Desirable:* Ideally, MCIPS qualified or working towards.




What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus
* Early Friday finish - 37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Office-based role at our newly refurbished office in Bedford.



What you need to do now


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Your new company

Our client is a Top 100 UK Independent broker specialising in the commercial insurance industry. They bring a refreshingly positive and enthusiastic approach to winning and retaining business and offer a lively working environment to match. Now in their 22nd year of business, they continue to uphold their standing within the elite group of the 'Top 100 Independent Brokers in the UK'. Recently, they were honoured to be the only insurance brokerage included in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 small companies to work for, as well as being recognised amongst the East of England's top 75 companies to work for.

Your new role

As a member of the Software Development team, you will be passionate about solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll need to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, liaising continuously with other team members and stakeholders across the business.

The preferred candidate will be confident working both individually and as part of a team. You will have great communication skills (in both written and spoken English), be a fast learner, embrace challenges and have an eye for detail. You will be required to write clean, reliable, secure and well documented code across the SAS system (C#, SQL, VB.NET - A willingness to learn VB.NET is important).

You'll obtain a strong ability to plan and test your own code's functionality, carry out code reviews and conduct quality testing of software produced by other team members. In addition to adding new functionality to SAS, day to day duties will include supporting users with bugs and other tasks.

Knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly on the Azure platform, would be advantageous along with previous experience working with agile and continuous deployment. Knowledge of working with workflow tools like Jira, Git and Confluence is also a benefit.

What you'll get in return

• 9:30am start - improved work-life balance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays + Christmas off
• Additional 5 days annual leave after 5 years of service
• Flexible Working
• New refurbished offices in Bedford
• Dress down from March - September and every Friday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 3rd Party Coaching and Training
• Private Medical Insurance after 24 months Service
• Critical Illness and Death in Service after 5 Years' service

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Assistant Finance ManagerSalary £45,000 - £50,000


Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice
* Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year end reporting periods
* Manage, prepare and review the monthly management accounts
* Responsible for the month-end process including preparation, posting and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements
* Responsible for accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and other debtors and creditors
* Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
* Support Finance Managers on technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting.
* Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business

Commercial Reporting:
* Support Finance Managers to review, challenge and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability.
* Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills
* Work with internal stakeholders including board members to support them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service
* Produce high quality information, data and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate and appropriate for corporate reporting

Person specification:
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to multi task and manage conflicting priorities
* Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and share our values.
* Good problem solving skills
* Ability to work to structured deadlines
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate Excel- Pivot Tables and V-lookups
* Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
* Is a real Team player
* Able to plan and prioritise workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
* Able to identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to resolve

Desirable qualifications/experience:
* Experience of working in a similar role within a medium/ large company.


Essential qualifications/experience:
* Accountancy qualification/part qualification CIMA/ACCA/ ACA.

• Non-contractual 10% bonus on basic salary (based on meeting KPI's and company performance targets)
• Single cover private healthcare
• NEST pension (3% employer contribution, 4% employee)
• Perkbox - benefits platform
• 25 days annual leave

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk