Total 6 job vacancies by Meridian Business Support

My client is urgently seeking an experienced Credit Controller for their busy offices.
This is an immediate start, permanent role

Job description:

- Ownership of a small portfolio of member accounts.
- Ensuring the deadlines on the credit control calendar are met in relation to the accounts allocated to the role.
- Responsible for ensuring that the members payments are received on time and ensuring good communication is in place pre and post payment deadlines.
- Involvement in the businesses’ stop process.
- Monitoring and enforcing members credit limits.
- Ensuring any member issues or adverse events are raised and escalated internally.
- Pro active in resolving member/supplier queries working to reduce overdue debt and meet KPI’s.
- Ensuring that credit control processes are fully documented, reviewed and kept up to date.
- Ad-hoc administration duties as requested.


Person specification:

- Strong IT literacy, with a high level of competency in Microsoft Excel in particular
- Confidence and ability to build strong working relationships with team members and other stakeholders.
- Proven team player.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to support, advise and influence members of staff from different parts of the business whilst providing strong financial control where necessary.
- Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong numeracy and mathematical ability
- Confident telephone manner and negotiation skills
- A willing and adaptable aptitude to provide support to the finance team when necessary, during busy periods or times of absence

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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multiskilled)

The Company:
Are you an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician? Candidates from either a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance background will be considered as there are two new roles within this busy engineering facility. In this swing shift role (combining earlies, lates and nights) you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair (preventative and emergency) of a wide range of production and engineering machinery. Previous experience in an Industrial Maintanence Engineering role is essential.

Job Responsibilities:

- Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
- Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
- Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ planned maintenance work.
- Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to all EHS Company policies.
- Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.

Requirements:

- Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
- Demonstrated multiskilled proficiencyin pneumatic/hydraulic systems, fabrication, and welding.
- Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical or mechanical diagrams as well as troubleshooting control panels.
- Ability to pass medical which includes assessments for working at height and in confined spaces.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
- Resilient, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.

Pay and Hours:
Working across a Swing Shift pattern - 3 shifts (earlies, lates and nights), attracting a salary of £47500 (with paid overtime available at £29phr)
Funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
Secure on-site parking
Contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life insurance

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Senior Pricing Analyst

The Opportunity:

As the Pricing Manager of this global organising, you will take responsibility for the pricing strategies for 55,000 product lines which are sold worldwide. You will analyse and report on the results of pricing decisions in direct relation to sales using their inhouse business intelligence tool. There will also be some management responsibilities so this role would suit a Senior Pricing Analyst looking for that level of role, or a Pricing Manager seeking a responsible, global role in a fabulous organisation.

The Opportunity:

- Analyse cost price movements and new price/volume opportunities and communicate these to markets across the globe.
- Understanding the impact of pricing on DVP and perform financial evaluation to assess pricing action effectiveness.
- Take ownership of the selling price / DVP per market, vs budget.
- Maintain and regularly update a pricing history database.
- Manage the function of the department and oversee a small team.

You’ll be able to offer:

- Proven experience at a senior level of financial analysis. Experience of Strategic Price Scenario Modelling.
- Strategic thinker with strong business analytic skills sets including strong Excel and data modelling skills.
- Strong Transactional SQL skills.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and be comfortable presenting to senior management.
- Degree or equivalent qualified Preferably in a financial / statistical related subject.

Company Benefits:

- 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
- Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
- Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- 24/7 Virtual GP
- Will writing – free service through YuLife

- Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)*
- Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service

Working Hours:
9-5.15 Monday to Friday – Hybrid working available, currently 2 days in the office, 3 from home if required.

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Are you an Account Manager who would like to work for an industry leading FMCG organisation that invests in its people and sustainability, offers full autonomy, prides itself on its ethics and integrity, and offers the potential to earn substantial achievable bonus?

One of the major players in the world of FMCG and coffee have an exciting Account Manager opportunity working mainly across the St Albans & Luton areas, where you will be responsible for the development and managing of multiple accounts, whilst actively driving new business acquisition. Your customers and prospects will be companies in the contract catering, healthcare and education sectors, and you'll be offering competitive coffee solutions through building and nurturing relationships in this field based role - taking ownership of your business.

As an Account Manager, your exciting new role will involve:

- Managing, developing, and maintaining an existing account base across your region
- Networking with key buyers, area managers and decision makers in your region
- Developing and acquiring new business
- Achieving year-on-year profit growth across accounts in your area
- Delivering on-site training and conducting regular site visits
- Increasing product penetration and accurately planning accounts

I am very interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as an Account Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Field Sales Executive or Field Sales Account Manager, and who has a proven track record in account management. Coffee industry or hospitality experience would be desirable but isn't essential.

Basic salary for this position is: £28,000 to £32,000 p.a. (depending on level of experience) - plus OTE of c. £8-11k in bonus potential (as well as additional bonuses). The package for this field-based sales role also includes company car.

Benefits include: private pension, life assurance, medical cash back scheme, staff discounts and more!

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HSE Advisor

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Industrial Health and Safety and Environment Advisor to join a team of HSE professionals within the manufacturing facility in Exeter. This is a full-time permanent position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering professional Health & Safety and Environment advise across all areas of manufacturing and operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and supporting the development and implementation of EHS strategies. You will play a critical role in providing technical guidance, managing training programs, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

- Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and company standards for environment, health, and safety.
- Provide technical advice and support for a complex manufacturing site.
- Design and deliver training programs, including toolbox talks, permit writing, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
- Maintain training databases, matrices, and annual schedules.
- Assist with internal and external auditing processes and maintain COSHH systems and provide guidance to site team members.
- Support and develop a team of local shop floor EHS Coordinators.
- Accurately report and investigate incidents and near misses.
- Complete and review risk assessments and safe systems of work in accordance with current legislation and company standards.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in a similear Health & Safety and Environment role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UK and European health and safety legislation.
- NEBOSH Certificate.
- Ideally a degree in Health & Safety Management or the equivalent level of practical experience.
- Proven EHS professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Pay and Benefits:
8am-4pm Monday to Friday
25 days annual holiday
Secure on-site parking
Contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life insurance

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Pricing Analyst

The Opportunity:

As the Pricing Analyst / Pricing Manager of this global organising, you will take responsibility for the pricing strategies for 55,000 product lines which are sold worldwide. You will analyse and report on the results of pricing decisions in direct relation to sales using their inhouse business intelligence tool. There will also be some management responsibilities so this role would suit a Senior Pricing Analyst looking for that level of role, or a Pricing Manager seeking a responsible, global role in a fabulous organisation.

The Opportunity:

- Analyse cost price movements and new price/volume opportunities and communicate these to markets across the globe.
- Understanding the impact of pricing on DVP and perform financial evaluation to assess pricing action effectiveness.
- Take ownership of the selling price / DVP per market, vs budget.
- Maintain and regularly update a pricing history database.
- Manage the function of the department and oversee a small team.

You’ll be able to offer:

- Proven experience at a senior level of financial analysis. Experience of Strategic Price Scenario Modelling.
- Strategic thinker with strong business analytic skills sets including strong Excel and data modelling skills.
- Strong Transactional SQL skills.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and be comfortable presenting to senior management.
- Degree or equivalent qualified Preferably in a financial / statistical related subject.

Company Benefits:

- 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
- Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
- Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- 24/7 Virtual GP
- Will writing – free service through YuLife

- Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)*
- Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service

Working Hours:
9-5.15 Monday to Friday – Hybrid working available, currently 2 days in the office, 3 from home if required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme