Project Engineer

£35 - £45 per hour

40 Hours Per week, 8 hour shifts each day

Manpower has an exciting opportunity to join our client on their Yeovil site as a Project Engineer. This role will be focusing on technical publications for Yeovil and working with suppliers and will involve liaising with the engineering teams on site.

In return we will be able to offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in office, 2 days working from home (after an initial 6-8-week period of full office hours)

This role is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Creating & raising POs with the supplier for some of the work, lead time and costs from the supplier.
• A lot of interaction with the suppliers will be over the phone and email but hoping to get the suppliers to come on site.
• Requirement collation and proposal template preparation.
• Estimations in AET (Estimation Tool)
• Review and approval documents (only applicable docs)
• Submission to OEM
• Liaising with engineering in Yeovil on the finer detail of the hardware.

Requirements:

• Full BPSS* Screening (*Baseline Personnel Security Standard), including proof of Legal Right to Work, Criminal Records Check, i.e. UK DBS and Drugs Screening.
• 2-3 years of experience in this field would be ideal.
• Experience working as a project engineer.
• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely on complex technical matters to various levels in the organisation.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize tasks quickly in a dynamically changing environment.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12-week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

To hear more about this exciting opportunity, get in touch today!

Manpower are recruiting a Transport Planner for our National Client in DE74.

Responsibilities:

• Constant communication via face to face, telephone and through messaging devices with drivers and other internal colleagues
• Pre brief and de-brief drivers on their daily runs.
• Liaise with drivers on the road over collection and delivery issues.
• Record collection/delivery status and discrepancies in systems and escalate where appropriate.
• Move freight between runs to ensure failed collections are minimised.
• Allocate Collection and Delivery work to our Domestic Partners in accordance with their specific
  Service Level Agreements.
• Liaise with other internal departments.
• Respond to operational and financial KPI's in order to drive efficiency in the Domestic Operation.

Key Experience and Skills

• Experience of working in a busy transport operation and planning collection and delivery activities
  is advantageous
• Financial awareness
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Salary: up to £27,500 per year DOE
Hours: Rotating shift, 7am-3:30pm and 11am-7:30pm

This is a temp to perm opportunity
Please contact Ella for more information

Role - PA / Project Support
Location - London
Pay Rate / Salary - £27,205
Hours - Full time , Hybrid working available.
Closing Date - 22nd November

About the role
Accountability's

• Provide a professional, accurate and reliable PA and administration support service - along with Admin assistant to the extended business unit as required.
• To work with / manage team assistants to ensure a professional and efficient admin support team for the engineering and quality departments
• Diary and itinerary management, preparation of weekly meeting packs.
• Updating and ensuring all contract lists are current
• Document management/organisation and filing
• Record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Effectively use appropriate IT systems to facilitate the preparation of reports, statistics, presentations and other information for the portfolio
• Maintain data / records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Provide office services such as reprographics, binding etc
• Arrange meetings and coordinate the booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation, pool/hire vehicles and hospitality as required
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with the team member when they are out of the office and report issues / take actions for response
• Respond to phone / email enquiries to / from wide range of external parties etc.
• Prepare letters, documents ensure reports are well presented
• Keep up to date training / inductions logs on all team members and liaise with HR
• Managing the on boarding process for new starters into the team, ordering equipment and obtaining system success as required.

Knowledge, Skills Qualifications & Experience

• Good organisational skills (flexible / Organised / methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multitask and work on own initiative
• Previous team support experience
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Attention to detail
• General administrative / secretarial knowledge producing professional work as well as ability to adapt to new and changing systems (and possibly creating systems)
• Use of outlook or similar dairy/email application. Microsoft office - word, excel and power point.
• Working knowledge of SAP and ability to raise requisitions desirable
• Previous experience in the energy industry desirable.

Role - Comms Ops Business Support

Salary - £120 - £125 per day

Job Purpose / Overview

The CommOps Business Support will administrate the effective and efficient provision of professional support services to a CommOps Programme Area and the wider management team. The job holder is expected to act primarily on their own initiative ensuring the smooth operation of the office and effectively managing senior stakeholder requirements. The role will require additional administrative responsibilities such as collecting data and data entry. The role may require additional administrative responsibilities such as helping with the running of the Training Centre.

Contextual Information

CommOps is comprised of the Commissioning Directorate and the Pre-Operations Function.

The role of Commissioning is to design and undertake tests, to determine if components and systems are capable of safe and reliable operation. To ensure that the plant can meet the business plan objectives and to hand over the station for commercial operations. Commissioning is comprised of Delivery, Authority, Operations and Maintenance.

The role of Pre-Operations is to ensure that the people are trained and that the equipment, facilities and documentation are ready for when the site starts generating electricity. Pre-Operations comprises of five programmes: Operations, Engineering, Work Management, Performance Improvement, and the Technical and safety Support Programme.

This role requires good organisational and administration skills.

• Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Compliance with health, safety, environment and other statutory requirements relevant to this role
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organisation and externally
• Ability to deal with difficult and varying enquiries

Day-to-day contacts include managers, peers and clients. Close liaison with other Administrators will be essential.

Principal Accountabilities

• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality as required.
• Provide diary and itinerary management
• Prepare meeting packs and record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Maintain data/records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with team members when they are working in other locations and report issues/ take actions for response as appropriate
• Respond to phone/email enquiries to/ from wide range of external parties etc
• Prepare letters, documents, ensure reports are well presented
• Cover for reception in the Training Centre

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Good organisational skills (flexible/organised/methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and a positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Previous team support experience
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage tasks through to completion
• General administrative knowledge producing professional work as well as ability to adapt to new and changing systems (and possibly creating systems)
• Use of Outlook or similar diary/email application; Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point

Role: Project Support Officer
Salary: £125 per day
Location: Somerset / Suffolk / Bristol

About the Role

The Administrative support will help with the day-to-day running of the CI/BOP/Turbine Commercial Team by assisting with clerical and administrative processes.

Administrative Support Duties and Responsibilities:

This job involves tasks such as organizing meetings and travel arrangements, responding to inquiries, and implementing office procedures and systems.

Admin:

• Assist in weekly reports (Excel and Power point)
• Maintain awareness of Annual Leave of the SI Team
• Contract administration tasks in support of Commercial SMEs as required

Finance:

• Work alongside the Commercial Manager on Budget/ Invoices/ Cost reporting and payment administration

Other General:

• Answer Emails and Phone Calls (occasionally)
• Organize Appointments: A key part of this role is organizing meetings and conferences and managing and coordinating schedules with senior staff members to ensure that there are no clashes with appointments.

Administrative Support Skills and Qualifications:

Administrative support workers should be excellent communicators with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage their time efficiently. Requires the following abilities:

• Word processing skills: administrative support involves typing and drafting correspondence, replying to emails on behalf of senior staff members, and producing documents, all of which require strong typing skills.

• Communication skills: this job involves emailing stakeholder, liaising with team members, so excellent communication skills are vital.

• Database management: administrative support employees update spreadsheets and maintain databases, so they need a good understanding of programs like Microsoft Excel.

• Organizational skills: administrative support employees need to be incredibly organized on Microsoft 365, implementing filing systems that are efficient and ensuring that all important documents can be found easily and quickly.

• Time management: administrative support workers manage their time effectively and easily prioritize tasks, all while managing the time of senior staff through calendar and schedule management

• IT Skills: Microsoft 365 in particular, word, excel, power point and Teams.

Job Advert: ICP Project Manager
Location: Midlands
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Benefits: Company car or car allowance, 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), pension matched up to 8%, life insurance, income protection, healthcare cash plan, and more.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in Electrical Engineering?
Do you have the leadership and expertise needed to manage and drive complex projects to successful completion?
Are you ready to join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development?

Who We Are:
Manpower Engineering is working in partnership with a leading Out of Home media owner, managing over 33,000 advertising sites across the nation. They are known for their supportive, employee-focused culture and commitment to community and environmental sustainability. Their in-house construction team has successfully delivered hundreds of impactful site builds, from digital units to large-scale billboards. They are now looking for a skilled ICP Project Manager to lead their street furniture projects and drive the accreditation of their Independent Connection Provider (ICP) capabilities.

About the Role:
As the ICP Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading, planning, and executing electrical projects within the construction portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, you will be responsible for guiding the company through the NERS accreditation process and overseeing connection management. Your role will involve chairing technical meetings, ensuring compliance with DNO and industry standards, and supporting project teams to achieve timely and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources for the accreditation process.
• Lead new supplies and connection/disconnection tasks according to build plans.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
• Manage project communication between project managers and teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing risk management strategies.
• Oversee budget control and financial goal achievement.
• Enforce project management best practices and quality standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule by monitoring timelines and making necessary adjustments.
• Provide support and guidance to project managers to foster collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on electrical projects.
• Strong electrical background, preferably in the DNO, IDNO, or ICP industry.
• Experience managing electrical infrastructure up to 11 kV to NERS standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations on construction sites.
• Professional Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ/PPQ or Prince2).
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in highways or related industries such as utility networks.
• Proven success in managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team motivation skills.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Annual bonus of up to 12%.
• Choice of a company car or car allowance.
• Generous benefits package including 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), pension matched up to 8%, life insurance, income protection, and healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• Volunteering days, social events, and employee discount programs.

Join Us:
If this sounds like your next career move, apply today and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of out-of-home media. We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome reasonable adjustment requests and support a workplace where you can thrive.

Apply now and lead impactful projects across the UK!

The business data engineer working in the Business Improvements team plays a crucial role in designing and implementing systems that improve business processes by leveraging data. Their overall purpose involves creating a robust data infrastructure that enables efficient collection, processing, and analysis of data to support informed decision-making and business optimization.
Main responsibilities

• Independently develop solutions (workflows, small apps, and dashboards) on the Skywise platform.
• Ensure data is prepared and available for analytics and reporting tools.
• Work closely with data analysts, and group teams to align data sources with business needs.
• Support the roll out of MIS into the engineering teams and support functions, setting up efficient processes to support each phase of the project.
• Work collaboratively with teams cross functionally between all sites of AHUK.
• Ensure data integrity and quality by implementing validation processes and error detection mechanisms.
• Optimise data workflows for faster and more efficient processing, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
• Automate manual processes related to data collection, reporting, and analysis to improve speed and reduce human error.
• Streamline repetitive tasks and optimise workflows for efficiency, directly contributing to business improvements.
• Work with business teams to understand key pain points and operational inefficiencies.
• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions that support performance tracking and improvement initiatives.
• Enable real-time or near-real-time data access to help businesses make timely, informed decisions.
• Develop scalable solutions to handle increasing amounts of data as business needs evolve.
• Regular travel to other UK offices.

The data engineer in the Business Improvements team ensures that data infrastructure and pipelines are designed to support continuous improvement in business operations, making data more actionable and leading to strategic business enhancements.
Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient with Skywise platform and tools e.g. Contour, Code-Workbook, Code, Slate and Ontology definitions.
• Proficient with Google products, app script, app sheet, google automations and google sheet functionality.
• Expertise in data analysis methodologies and processes and their linkages to other processes.
• Proficient SQL skills and experience with relational databases and database design.
• Knowledge of Python, PL/SQL, Java Script, HTML & CSS.
• Ability to understand and analyse existing business processes and suggest improvements based on data insights and areas for automation.

• Understanding of key business metrics and KPIs, and how to leverage data to influence business strategies.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions that align with company objectives.

Essential

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Understanding of key business metrics and KPIs, ensuring that data pipelines support decision-making.
• Dashboard creation in Skywise, Google Looker /other comparable software.
• Programming skills (PLSQL/JS)
• Planning, Scope management skills
• Experience of delivering concepts into production.
• Ability to liaise with non-technical teams to define and refine project requirements, ensuring data-driven business improvements.

Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential

• STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics HND

Desirable

• Knowledge of airline and MRO operations.
• Familiarity with integrating machine learning models into data pipelines.
• Business / Industrial experience.
• Application / Software development.

On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits: -

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Company Retirement Fund.

(They contribute 6%, employee 4% basic)

• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

(Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm - Office based)

Business Administrator:

Our client, one of the UK's leading energy providers, is looking for an Administrator to join one of its teams on-site at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Salary: £115 - £135 per day, depending on experience
Shifts: 37-40 hours per week

Job Purpose / Overview
The Business Admin will support the effective and efficient provision of professional support services for the CommOps area, including but not limited to, planning, financial support, organisational support, and meeting support.
The job holder is expected to act primarily on their own initiative ensuring the smooth operation of the office and effectively managing stakeholder requirements. The role will require additional administrative responsibilities such as collecting data and data entry and helping with the running of the Training Centre.

Main Responsibilities:

• Arrange meetings and co-ordinate booking of rooms, arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality as required.
• Provide diary and itinerary management
• Confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Prepare meeting packs and record and produce minutes for key business meetings
• Maintain data/records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with team members when they are working in other locations and report issues/ take actions for response as appropriate
• Respond to phone/email enquiries to/ from wide range of external parties etc
• Prepare letters, documents, ensure reports are well presented
• Cover for reception in the Training Centre
• Compliance with health, safety, environment and other statutory requirements relevant to this role
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organisation and externally
• Ability to deal with difficult and varying enquiries

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good organisational skills (flexible/organised/methodical)
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills notably with various levels of the organisation and externally
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communications and a positive working environment
• Flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Key Benefits working with Manpower:

• 36 days holiday accrual (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Manpower's online training platform 'powerYOU', giving you access to hundreds of online training courses
• Opportunity to be selected for additional upskilling and career support through Manpower's MyPath programme
• Dedicated Manpower Account Specialist to provide support during your assignment

If successful, you will be employed by Manpower working on a temporary assignment at our client's site and will need to undergo vetting checks as well as a drug & alcohol test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of CVs received we are unable to contact everyone in person. If you have not heard from Manpower within 15 business days of submitting your application, unfortunately, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Do you consider yourself a solution orientated Project Manager who is equally passionate about continuous improvement both analytically and operationally? Do you thrive in a hands-on project role and have the ability to drive strong and affective relationships both with peers within your group team, but equally operationally and across-function/sites?

If so, please read on, as we could have the perfect opportunity for you to consider….

Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are excited to bring an opportunity to market for a Senior Operations Improvement Project Manager, based on our clients Tamworth site. Our prestigious client is a an established, household name within the Consumer Goods manufacturing sector and boasts a Billion Pound Turnover! This role is all about driving excellence across operations, being continuously on the lookout for opportunities for improvement and consistently influencing and driving positive change.

The successful candidate will take the lead in delivering process improvements - with a focus on further process automation - and the implementation of new product flows from start to finish across their 3 fulfilment centres. You will be part of a small but dynamic team, who will be hands-on, analytical and solutions driven. We are seeking a robust communicator who can effectively navigate through and steer conflicting priorities/ immediate challenges/ short term goal solutions being driven by operations, who is able to compromise, work in hand with site operations and influence where necessary to ensure long term progress and the execution of the project and it's structural pillars remains on track for successful delivery, a priority, and a consideration when day to day decision-making is taking place on site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning & Project Delivery.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Process Analysis & Data Analysis.
• Change Management.
• Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Research and Trends.
• Idea Generation.

Experience required:

• 3 years' experience in Project Management and familiarity with waterfall and agile project management.
• Experience working in a production or fulfilment environment, preferably in e-commerce, with knowledge of printing processes & innovations.
• PRINCE2 qualified (or hold an equivalent qualification).
• Familiar with or certified in Lean or Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary:

Up to £55,000 - £60,000 + up to 15% bonus

So, if you tick the above boxes, we encourage you to apply today, and a member of the team will review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!

An opportunity has arose to join Manpower's client in S43 as a National Planner

As a National Planner, you will be responsible for providing a delivery plan which maximises the utilisation of the company fleet, whilst meeting customers' expectations. Control the use of 3PL sub-contractors to ensure that they are used correctly and justified whilst delivering the highest standard of safety.

Duties

• Planning loads, working with a computerised routing, and scheduling tools to ensure loads are efficiently planned
• Create a delivery plan which is achievable whilst working within all legislation requirements
• Reviewing routes to ensure transport is planned cost effectively to minimise costs
• Managing priorities to achieve desired results and deadlines.
• Liaising with internal departments such as Sales, Customer Services, Engineering and Site Safety.
• Produce weekly / monthly KPI's and reports
• Proactively work with the forecast demand planner to manage the order book
• Maintenance of system data and its integrity
• Forecast / Order planning

Profile:

• Good geographical knowledge relating to the operating area
• Good computer and application skills
• Verbally and numerically competent, with strong communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of driver working time regulations (desirable but not essential)
• Good understanding of HGV operations (desirable but not essential)
• Good understanding of HGV HSE legislation (desirable but not essential)
• Computerised route planning tool experience (desirable but not essential)
• Must have good attention to detail, with the ability to multi- task and work under pressure

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependant upon experience

We are currently seeking an interim Process Project Engineer, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral - easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 18 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role would require you to lead the implementation of engineering projects within the Sourcing Units, including design, installation and commissioning of process plant and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• The preparation of equipment schedules, cost schedules and project documentation.
• The installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment related to engineering projects.
• Conduct technical surveys and feasibility studies to enable project decisions to be made.
• Create scope documents to ensure equipment design and installation is completed to the correct standards.
• Work with Process designer to ensure plant and process is designed correctly.
• Manage contractors completing the work by reviewing risk assessment and method statements, signing permits for work to start, completing audits during the works and signing off on completion.
• Manage any work regarding the civil aspects of plant installation such as ground works for a new vessel installation.
• Provide stakeholder updates for projects.

Key Skills Required

• Hygienic plant and process design.
• Managed the design and installation of plant equipment (could include tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, pipework, valve and manifolds, CiP systems)
• Managing contractors safely through installation.
• Ability to understand deeply process P&ID's and plant flow layouts.
• Experience of Microsoft Office required (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Chemical engineering background or relevant experience in process projects.
• Project management qualification or relevant experience.
• IOSH Managing safety

Additional Information

Occasional weekend work may be required, as well as some UK based travel.

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minute drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.

Manpower Print & Packaging Division are excited to bring a new opportunity to market for one of our prestigious Global Partners. We are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Business Analyst based on site in Wantage, supporting business functions from R&D to HR and finance. Our client is undergoing a transformation, implementing technologies like SAP S4/HANA, Cloud Computing, and Azure Analytics. This role focuses on improving Manufacturing Execution Systems, requiring SAP expertise to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

THE ROLE:

• Analyse data to identify and address stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business processes via technology.
• Develop business cases and project plans for decision-making.
• Support process improvement implementations, including change management and training.
• Organise and lead meetings with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Create documentation, such as process maps and training materials.
• Manage project coordination, progress tracking, and risk assessment.
• Test system changes and train users on new procedures.
• Actively participate in implementing proposed changes.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Proven experience as a business analyst or in manufacturing process improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices and industry trends.
• Technical skills in server, network, infrastructure, and SQL products.
• Ability to design IT solutions and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to develop and document system solutions.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Willingness to travel and learn new skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team collaboration and adaptability.
• Ability to resolve complex problems.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days annual leave.
• 9% employer pension contribution.
• On-site parking and subsidised canteen.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Employee assistance programs and mental health support.
• Learning lunches, social club access, onsite clubs, and gym.

Ready to make a difference and drive positive change? Apply today for a member of the team to review your application and book in a time suitable for you.

We are currently seeking a Production Planner & Coordinator to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM). This role is home-based with a salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience, and will require quarterly travel to the Bracknell site, as well as additional travel as needed.

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence and delivering first-class customer service for our global client base. Reporting to the SCM Team Leader, your responsibilities will cover pre- and post-sales customer service, inventory management, and providing support to both SCM and Sales colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse customer requirements to provide high levels of customer service.
• Efficiently manage sales orders in the ERP system, confirm orders, and coordinate shipments.
• Support inbound/outbound logistics to meet customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Create accurate inventory forecasts and demand plans for assigned accounts and suppliers.
• Generate and distribute purchase orders to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Manage inventory levels within financial and physical constraints.
• Resolve customer complaints swiftly to ensure continued satisfaction.
• Maintain timely distribution of supplier inbound shipping data.
• Minimise slow or dead stock while adhering to inventory guidelines and customer contract terms.
• Continuously review and improve customer-specific processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in customer service and demand forecast planning.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and the ability to multitask across software applications.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market and team requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when interacting with multinational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills are an advantage.

If you believe you meet the criteria and would like to be part of a dynamic multinational team, we encourage you to apply.

UK Planning Manager

Location: Chesterfield
Type: Permanent, full time
Salary & Benefits: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) + 25 days Holiday + 8 days BH, Employee Assistant Programme, Company Pension from Day 1, Medical and Dental Insurance and annual bonus eligibility

Are you an experienced professional in supply chain operations looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a talented UK Planning Manager to lead our client's planning teams across the UK, focusing on cost efficiency and service level performance.

About Our Client
Our client is a prominent player in the LPG distribution sector, dedicated to delivering exceptional safety and customer satisfaction. They are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring their teams meet the demands of a dynamic business environment.

What's on Offer

• Challenging and exciting projects that contribute to operational excellence in the LPG distribution sector.
• A flexible work environment that values work-life balance and supports individual needs.
• Competitive compensation package, including salary (reviewed annually), pension contributions, health insurance, and additional benefits tailored to your needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the UK Head of Transport and Terminals in implementing strategic initiatives for logistics operations.
• Manage logistics activities across primary and secondary transport routes to ensure effective distribution of bulk and cylinder LPG.
• Lead the planning function, ensuring route optimisation is secured and managed daily while reviewing discrepancies between planned versus actual performance.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by coaching colleagues and ensuring accountability within the team.
• Drive peak performance in safety, customer experience, supply chain optimisation, and financial targets through budget responsibility and KPI reporting.
• Hold teams accountable for their performance against budget and company KPIs, facilitating regular reviews.
• Lead the development of the UK Planning team, identifying capability gaps and promoting internal talent development.
• Establish a scheduling centre of excellence, focusing on tools, processes, and people for best-in-class scheduling.
• Manage budget responsibilities for all planning activities, ensuring financial targets are understood and achieved.

Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in management and leadership roles.
• Strong leadership skills with high commercial acumen.
• Experience in stakeholder management, strategic planning, decision-making, and contingency planning.
• A focus on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with local HSSE regulations and cost management practices.
• Exposure to SIOP processes is advantageous.
• Direct experience with Fleet Management Tools and Route Planning Software Systems.

Ready to make a significant impact as a UK Planning Manager? Apply now and join our client in driving excellence in LPG distribution.

Director of Business Systems (MS Dynamics)
A leading specialist consultancy is seeking a senior Subject Matter Expert with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics to take on a pivotal leadership role. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will be responsible for enhancing and optimizing the use of Dynamics 365 within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will lead a focused team and collaborate with strategic partners to deliver impactful outcomes. You will leverage your experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and F&O, Power Apps, Azure, and AWS to drive continuous improvement and support the organization's evolving IT needs.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working with senior management to shape IT strategy and align business objectives with development capabilities.
• Expertise in developing both internal and external teams, fostering growth in development capability.
• A track record of delivering ROI on ERP systems post-implementation, ideally with MS Dynamics.
• A strong background in data management and analytics would be a valuable asset.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in a leadership role, where you can make a tangible impact. The role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility to be based in either London or Staffordshire.