Total 247 job vacancies by Manpower UK Limited

A leading and successful company near Sowerby Bridge, Halifax is recruiting a Customer Advisor to work within the busy Customer Services department at the company head office on an initial 3-month contract with a view to go permanent.

The role is responsible for managing customer calls and queries into the organisation arising from several customer groups across the electrical industry, including export customers, with the aim of securing sales and profitable growth.
The role also provides first line product support for customers, field-based sales colleagues, and other internal departments.

Job Context:

• The role is part of a close-knit Customer Services department that is the first point of contact for incoming customer calls and product enquiries and is therefore a champion of the brand.
• The role scope covers the full customer service experience including management of customer queries, providing quotations, order book management, customer follow up and account management.
• The role holder will primarily work with a defined account base, as well as dealing with ad hoc queries from other customers or prospective clients. Management of sales campaigns and promotions will also be required.
• In addition, cover for dedicated sales order processing personnel will be required to support sales order processing and delivery enquiries.
• Provide first line product support across all product categories

Key Accountabilities:

• Telephone call handling to all customer groups.
• Responding to customer requests for price and availability, and delivery queries.
• Delivery of sales quotations in line with business KPIs
• Provide first line product support to external and internal customers (secondary technical support provided by product specialists).
• Proactive follow up of customer quotations to convert sales opportunities.
• Follow up digital marketing campaigns and promotions to generate enquiries and convert sales.
• Supporting orderbook management in line with customer enquiries and business processes.
• Provide support to field-based sales colleagues for customer, product, and system enquiries.
• Support the Commercial Manager in the issuing of price lists, contract price lists and tenders.
• Data inputting and editing using the company's D365 business operating system, ensuring customer information is current and accurate.

You need to have experience within customer services environment, system data entry and processing, strong verbal and written communication skills. You also need to be a reliable and motivated individual dedicated to delivering high levels of customer service and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
This position is initially 3 months with a view to go permanent, salary offered for this role is £24k, hours are Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm with an early finish of 12.45pm on a Friday, 25 days holiday, pension.

Field Sales Representative

About the Role:

Our client is a historic, English, heritage brand who have been manufacturing in their industry for 140 years creating bespoke, handcrafted items and they are seeking a dynamic, motivated Field Sales Representative to join their expanding sales team.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about sales, have excellent communication skills, a positive phone manner, and be self-driven with a desire to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Cultivate and strengthen relationships with both existing and potential customers.

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  Expand the customer base by actively seeking new business opportunities.

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  Conduct regular visits to existing and prospective clients.

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  Align with the sales budget set by the Sales Manager to meet sales targets.

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  Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction is upheld

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  Negotiate pricing to benefit both the company and customers.

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  Collaborate regularly with the Sales Manager to drive the brand forward.

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  Assist the Sales Manager in promoting the brand at both domestic and international exhibitions.

Requirements:

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  Full Driving Licence (held for at least 3 years)

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  Willing to learn new markets and expand knowledge

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  Driven and determined personality

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  Availability to attend exhibitions both in the UK and internationally.

Perks & Benefits:

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  Company car

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  Mobile phone provided

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  Employee discounts

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  On-site parking

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  Store discounts

Salary: £24,000 per annum + attractive commission + company car
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
If you're an ambitious, self-motivated individual with a passion for sales, please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more!

Digital Sales Executive

The Digital Sales Executive is a sales role dedicated to securing business from existing and prospective Contract Hire customers in both private and corporate sectors (selling both regulated and unregulated finance) by making pro-active outbound calls with the aim of building effective customer relationships, increasing renewals, promoting and upselling Value Added Products.

Main Responsibilities:

• Use a blended approach of telephony-based sales strategies and techniques, and digital communication to achieve sales
• Follow up on digital leads in line with our Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with the aim to convert sales to the agreed targets
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Business User and Customer's needs by using insight from the customer contract and product knowledge to present appropriate solutions as part of a broader up sell conversation
• Add value at every customer touch point and ensure customers receive appropriate information to make informed decisions whilst maximising business opportunities to sell the features and benefits of our products
• Action contract changes and keep data integrity at a high standard
• Place orders with our Retailer network in order to ensure replacement vehicles are ordered and delivered in accordance to the customer expectation
• Identify Master Lease Agreement and fleet service opportunities and ensure these are handed to the Corporate Sales Managers
• Respond to leads from Client Services Advisors or other areas of the business
• Use Management Information (MI) and own judgement to identify opportunities for call backs or renewals and diarise call backs appropriately
• Manage general sales administration efficiently to ensure maximum time available in generating sales with customers

Experience:

• A sound knowledge of finance, Contract Hire, leasing products and services
• Experience of operating in an FCA regulated environment
• Previous experience in telephone account, sales or telesales roles
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong customer services focus; passionate about good customer outcomes

5 days a week in office, 9am - 5pm based in MK
Temporary role starting in Jan - Dec 2025
Pay Rate £18.70 / £34,034 Salary equivalent

If you would be interested, please don't hesitate to apply!

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

This is a full time 40 hour per week role, and you may need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 12pm) to which you will have time off in lieu.

Driving will be required so you must feel comfortable to drive the store van making deliveries, to cover holidays, sickness and absences.

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.

Sales Assistant with Driving Duties, Bristol South

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

This is a full time 40 hour per week role, and you may need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 12pm) to which you will have time off in lieu.

Driving will be required so you must feel comfortable to drive the store van making deliveries, the remainder of your time working in store as a sales colleague, so it is important that you have a background in sales and retail.

Their decorator centre in Bristol South is looking for a new Sales Assistant with Driving Duties. Providing excellent, friendly service to professional decorators, contractors and DIY enthusiasts, you'll use your knowledge of the local area to carry out deliveries to homes and businesses. You'll build relationships with customers and from time to time you'll also be asked to help support the team in store, serving customers, merchandising displays and giving expert advice on products.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills. They even provide a complete driver training programme - all you need is a full driver's license.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company.

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Salary: OTE circa £32,000

Hours: Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Company holidays: 25 days plus bank/public holidays

Join Manpower and step into an exciting role as a Sales Account Manager with our client's innovative sales team, located in Glasgow City Centre

Are you: Super motivated and driven to succeed? Ready for more responsibility and growth? A great communicator who loves connecting with people?

Our client is a trailblazer in the tech world, famous for their cutting-edge products, strong market presence, and a commitment to sustainability and social good

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build and boost relationships with our existing accounts
• Team up with stakeholders to seal the deal
• Hunt for new business opportunities
• Own the sales process from start to finish

Who You Are:

• A top-notch communicator who loves connecting with people
• Passionate about tech and how it can change the game at work
• Super motivated and ready to crush targets

Why You'll Love It Here:

Innovative Environment: Join a team that's all about breaking new ground in tech

Flexible Work: Enjoy a hybrid setup with time in our state-of-the-art Glasgow City Centre office and WFH

Competitive Salary: Earn an OTE of circa £32,000

Generous Holidays: Benefit from 25 days of company holidays plus bank/public holidays

Make An Impact: Work for a company that cares about sustainability and giving back

Unlock Your Potential: This isn't just a job; it's a journey of growth and discovery with a development & Coaching plan that is tailored for you to be ready for success

Mentorship Isn't Just A Buzzword: Join our team where mentorship isn't just a buzzword; Join us and gain access to key mentors who can help shape your future

Step Into Your Future: This isn't just a job; it's your launching pad for career advancement and success in the dynamic world of IT sales

Ready to level up your sales career with a company that's all about innovation, sustainability, and your growth? Hit that apply button today!

Job Title: Sales Account Manager

Salary: OTE circa £32,000

Hours: Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Company holidays: 25 days plus bank/public holidays

Join Manpower and step into an exciting role as a Sales Account Manager with our client's innovative sales team, located in Glasgow City Centre

Are you: Super motivated and driven to succeed? Ready for more responsibility and growth? A great communicator who loves connecting with people?

Our client is a trailblazer in the tech world, famous for their cutting-edge products, strong market presence, and a commitment to sustainability and social good

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build and boost relationships with our existing accounts
• Team up with stakeholders to seal the deal
• Hunt for new business opportunities
• Own the sales process from start to finish

Who You Are:

• A top-notch communicator who loves connecting with people
• Passionate about tech and how it can change the game at work
• Super motivated and ready to crush targets

Why You'll Love It Here:

Innovative Environment: Join a team that's all about breaking new ground in tech

Flexible Work: Enjoy a hybrid setup with time in our state-of-the-art Glasgow City Centre office and WFH

Competitive Salary: Earn an OTE of circa £32,000

Generous Holidays: Benefit from 25 days of company holidays plus bank/public holidays

Make An Impact: Work for a company that cares about sustainability and giving back

Unlock Your Potential: This isn't just a job; it's a journey of growth and discovery with a development & Coaching plan that is tailored for you to be ready for success

Mentorship Isn't Just A Buzzword: Join our team where mentorship isn't just a buzzword; Join us and gain access to key mentors who can help shape your future

Step Into Your Future: This isn't just a job; it's your launching pad for career advancement and success in the dynamic world of IT sales

Ready to level up your sales career with a company that's all about innovation, sustainability, and your growth? Hit that apply button today!

Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are excited to bring an opportunity to market on behalf of one of our prestigious partners. Our client is a market leading print company, and they are seeking a dedicated and experienced Internal Sales Coordinator to join their operation in Sunderland. The role would suit somebody who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who has exceptional customer service skills and account management experience.

**Hybrid working an option after training period.

Responsibilities will include:
Customer Order Management

• Pro-actively manage customer orders, from receipt to completion.
• Manage customer stocks through effective knowledge of internal systems, order patterns and sales forecasts, whilst ensuring on-going customer communication.
• Managing delivery schedules and taking ownership for transportation costs on allocated accounts
• Preparing stock, production, and demand forecasts on a regular basis.

Service Level/Managing Expectations

• Responding in a timely and accurate manner to customer requests, queries, and general communication; actioning customer orders in a timely manner.
• Negotiating order lead times with customers.
• Liaising and communicating with the internal functions and stakeholders to ensure agreed customer targets are met.
• Attend customer review meetings as and when required.

Business Support

• Active participation in Team Meetings and Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Assisting other departments where appropriate and when requested.
• Answering main switchboard calls.

Customer Service

• Working closely with the UK Customer Services Manager to ensure individual and team targets are met.
• To review and understand current CSC processes and drive automated/system improvements.
• Providing cover and back-up to customer accounts during holiday periods.

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!

Core responsibilities

• Communicate with internal/external customers i.e. Sales managers / Service engineers and end customers on a daily basis via phone, and e-mail.
• Analyse incoming requests, identify anomalies and respond to customer communications with the relevant information on a timely basis.
• Address customer questions, issues and needs based on the initial request, ensuring that specific customer requirements and product features are clarified and understood.
• Prepare and check initial quotations in line with discount policies and Sales Manger Guidance, ensuring that all part numbers, quantities etc. are correctly captured.
• Submit quotations to customers, ensuring the relevant Sales Manger is able to follow up on these, as needed.
• Process customer purchase orders in our local ERP system
• Effectively communicate changes to dispatch/warehouse regarding customer orders.
• Prepare customer requested shipping documents, labels, stamping etc.
• Process Sales Returns & Credits as appropriate
• Support customers with updates on existing orders requests.
• Collate and understand risk assessment information, complete the Master Check List for orders as required.
• Collaborate with and assist others and to contribute to the success of the sales & service teams as a whole.
• To communicate with Sales managers, Service engineers and other Team members to ensure they are informed of project relevant information.
• Seek ways to streamline and improve best operating practice for the benefit of internal and external stakeholders.
• To review quotations created within the Sales admin team to ensure cost and price information is correct, before the offer is released and sent (4 eye principal).

Professional Experience & Education

• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word & Excel.
• Experience of working within an ERP system.
• Ability to identify component parts from drawings.
• Experience from a Mechanical engineering environment would be beneficial.
• Important - Experience export regulations post Brexit.
• Ability to work with others and be part of a fast moving team.
• Good communication skills with both internal and external customers.

Sales Assistant with Driving Duties, Bristol South

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

This is a full time 40 hour per week role, and you may need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 12pm) to which you will have time off in lieu.

Driving will be required so you must feel comfortable to drive the store van making deliveries, the remainder of your time working in store as a sales colleague, so it is important that you have a background in sales and retail.

Their decorator centre in Bristol South is looking for a new Sales Assistant with Driving Duties. Providing excellent, friendly service to professional decorators, contractors and DIY enthusiasts, you'll use your knowledge of the local area to carry out deliveries to homes and businesses. You'll build relationships with customers and from time to time you'll also be asked to help support the team in store, serving customers, merchandising displays and giving expert advice on products.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills. They even provide a complete driver training programme - all you need is a full driver's license.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company.

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

Manpower is recruiting a HVAC Sales Coordinator on behalf of our reputable client.

Location: Cardiff (due to the location you must have your own transport)

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Monday to Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 4 pm

Salary: £24,366

Job Purpose

Ensure efficient sales coordination and business administration for HVAC products in the Cardiff Branch. Responsibilities include processing customer orders, purchasing stock, coordinating deliveries, managing customer service, and supporting branch operations. Also, work with the Branch Manager and Regional Business Development Manager to maximise sales opportunities in the Cardiff area.

Key Responsibilities

1. Uphold the companies core values.
2. Accurately process customer orders and inquiries.
3. Purchase necessary items from suppliers following company guidelines.
4. Coordinate stock transfers and deliveries with other branches.
5. Provide accurate transport quotes and optimise cost recovery.
6. Keep customers informed about order status and delivery.
7. Work with management to maximise sales and business development.
8. Engage in "up-selling" and promote company products.
9. Size and select air movement items based on customer needs.
10. Maintain sales through customer meetings and communications.
11. Manage discounts, stock levels, and credit control with relevant departments.
12. Complete daily and month-end administrative duties.
13. Handle cash and credit card payments for trade counter sales.
14. Participate in company stock takes and assist in staff training.
15. Follow all company policies, including Health & Safety, and ensure compliance.
16. Maintain professionalism in customer and colleague interactions.
17. Commit to ongoing product knowledge development.
18. Perform any additional duties needed for branch operations.

Limits of Authority:

1. Negotiate customer discounts within set limits and seek approval for exceptions.
2. Do not release goods to companies on the 'Stop' list without approval.
3. Ensure receipt of payment before processing trade counter sales.
4. Only purchase from approved suppliers and stock items as per company guidelines.
5. Handle non-stock item returns only for specific reasons like damage or fault.

Essential criteria

• Experience in a Sales Administration position, including processing orders and quotations.
• Previous experience of working within the HVAC industry
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Service
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team but also independently
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications

The package

• A competitive annual salary based on experience & knowledge
• Career development opportunities, with training and support
• 25-days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a Christmas / New year shutdown, plus Bank Holidays
• Corporate workwear
• Annual flu jab
• On-line retails discounts & savings
• Employee Assistance programme
• Gym discounts
• Family friendly policies
• Long Service Awards

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.