INTERIM SENIOR BUYERS/CATEGORY SPECIALISTS

"EPC, CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS - (INTERIM 12 - 18 MONTHS CONTRACTS)"

£COMPETITIVE RATES (DOE)

Location: Hybrid Working (Client Site North West Based)

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plant in the North West. As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for Senior Buyers/Category Specialists for its CAPEX, EPC/Engineering, Construction and Projects function on an interim (12-month - 18 month contract) basis.

The focus of the roles will be the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award, and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency. Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified EPC Construction and Engineering Projects specialists experienced with £multimillion projects and associated CAPEX Spend.

The Role:

• To support the EPC Project Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies.
• To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
• As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
• To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process.
• To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client's position.
• To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
• To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
• Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, chemicals, construction, environments etc.
• At least four years' procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the £multi million multi year, large scale CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
• EPC engineering and construction contract framework experience and knowledge essential.
• An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
• Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
• Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
• Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
• Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

To apply without delay, please send your CV quoting reference LX 1087063 Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

INTERIM BUYER/CATEGORY BUYER- EPC ENGINEERING/CAPITAL PROJECTS (12-18 MONTHS)

£Very Competitive Rates

Location: Hybrid Working - Client Site in North West

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is an exciting opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious procurement professional seeking the next step on the ladder within a global multinational energy environment. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.

Our client has an opportunity for an Interim Buyer to join its EPC Engineering & Construction capital projects procurement management team, for 12-18 months with strong possibility to become permanent.

Specifically, you will provide direct support to the pan European Capital Projects Procurement Management team with the completion of existing contractual requirements as well as providing procurement support to the EPC capital projects procurement capabilities.

This role will offer accelerated career development to a self-starter with lots of initiative, drive and ambition, keen to learn and to build the skills and technical procurement capabilities to progress on a fast track to permanent or interim Senior Buyer roles within the capital projects arena. Our client may also be able to support your CIPS studies as well as offering you lots of other training and development to enhance your career.

An interest in and some previous experience of capital projects procurement, as a Buyer, within civil and general building disciplines of construction would be a good foundation for this role. Some previous experience of drafting and executing model form contracts, such as the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful. Our client will provide extensive training.

The Role:

• Manage the delivery of capital project buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels throughout the capital project lifecycles.
• Ensure products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, delivering 'agile' solutions to implement and ensure purchasing best practices
• Manage transactional negotiating and buying activities and support wider strategic procurement management including raising purchase orders in line with SAP P2P.
• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate, re-tender, renegotiate or extends contracts and suppliers in order to facilitate tactical and strategic sourcing with relevant stakeholders.
• Use of eProcurement tools to assist in the development of detailed business needs analysis for use by Procurement Managers.
• Assist with the commercial management of procurement contracts working in liaison with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers throughout capital and project lifecycles.
• Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation for engineering, projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist with the development of supply chain strategies and value delivery plans for allocated categories of spend across the capital and decommissioning projects landscape.
• Identification of savings targets, baseline agreements and methodologies for reporting purposes.
• Reporting on forecasts, actuals, annualised and cumulative savings figures.
• Assisting with the delivery of actual value savings in line with agreed forecasts and contractual parameters.
• Assist with risk analysis of key areas of the supply chain and asset base to establish demand pipeline and drive value delivery targets.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated
• Part or Fully Qualified MCIPS or willing to study.
• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, chemical, nuclear, energy, power generation, aerospace, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering, capital intensive industry, public sector OJEU environments if combined with private sector procurement experience.
• At least 18 months procurement experience in a buyer role within Direct or Indirect Spend area, Manufacturing, CAPEX, Civils, Minor Works, Capital Projects, Engineering, Facilities Management, General Building Projects, Construction arena.
• Some experience of assisting with the preparation and execution of model form contracts and the management of term and framework contractors highly advantageous but training will be provided.
• An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
• Some experience of supplier management including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers would be highly advantageous.
• Confidence and capability to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and procurement and category managers.
• Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
• Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focused.

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a complex and challenging business that really values its people

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1087060 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

BUYER/CATEGORY BUYER- EPC ENGINEERING/CAPITAL PROJECTS

"Graduate calibre high potential sought for accelerated career development programme as an engineering buyer/project procurement senior buyer within global energy leader."

£Very Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Excellent Benefits

Location: Hybrid Working - Client Site in North West

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious procurement professional seeking the next step on the ladder within a global multinational energy environment. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.

Our client has an opportunity for a Buyer to join its EPC Engineering & Construction capital projects procurement management team.

Specifically, you will provide direct support to the pan European Capital Projects Procurement Management team with the completion of existing contractual requirements as well as providing procurement support to the EPC capital projects procurement capabilities.

This role will offer accelerated career development to a self-starter with lots of initiative, drive and ambition, keen to learn and to build the skills and technical procurement capabilities to progress on a fast track to Senior Buyer within the capital projects arena. Our client will support your CIPS studies as well as offering you lots of other training and development to enhance your career.

An interest in and some previous experience of capital projects procurement, as a Buyer, within civil and general building disciplines of construction would be a good foundation for this role. Some previous experience of drafting and executing model form contracts, such as the management of term and framework contractors will be very useful. Our client will provide extensive training.

The Role:

• Manage the delivery of capital project buying activity for planned spend opportunities within defined contractual spend levels throughout the capital project lifecycles.
• Ensure products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, delivering 'agile' solutions to implement and ensure purchasing best practices
• Manage transactional negotiating and buying activities and support wider strategic procurement management including raising purchase orders in line with SAP P2P.
• Prepare RFQ's, evaluate, re-tender, renegotiate or extends contracts and suppliers in order to facilitate tactical and strategic sourcing with relevant stakeholders.
• Use of eProcurement tools to assist in the development of detailed business needs analysis for use by Procurement Managers.
• Assist with the commercial management of procurement contracts working in liaison with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers throughout capital and project lifecycles.
• Assist in the development and execution of detailed tender documentation for engineering, projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist with the development of supply chain strategies and value delivery plans for allocated categories of spend across the capital and decommissioning projects landscape.
• Identification of savings targets, baseline agreements and methodologies for reporting purposes.
• Reporting on forecasts, actuals, annualised and cumulative savings figures.
• Assisting with the delivery of actual value savings in line with agreed forecasts and contractual parameters.
• Assist with risk analysis of key areas of the supply chain and asset base to establish demand pipeline and drive value delivery targets.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated
• Part or Fully Qualified MCIPS or willing to study.
• Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, chemical, nuclear, energy, power generation, aerospace, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering, capital intensive industry, public sector OJEU environments if combined with private sector procurement experience.
• At least 18 months procurement experience in a buyer role within Direct or Indirect Spend area, Manufacturing, CAPEX, Civils, Minor Works, Capital Projects, Engineering, Facilities Management, General Building Projects, Construction arena.
• Some experience of assisting with the preparation and execution of model form contracts and the management of term and framework contractors highly advantageous but training will be provided.
• An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
• Some experience of supplier management including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers would be highly advantageous.
• Confidence and capability to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and procurement and category managers.
• Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
• Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focused.

SENIOR BUYER/CATEGORY SPECIALIST - INDIRECTS

"Graduate calibre, CIPS qualified Senior Buyer/ Category Specialist or Category Manager sought by global energy leader."

C£50-60000 (Dependent on Experience) Bonus Excellent Blue Chip Benefits Package

Location: North West (Hybrid Working)

Commutable from Ellesmere Port, Mold, Wrexham, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Liverpool, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, South Manchester, Wigan, Newton le Willows, Leigh, Heywood, Skelmersdale.

This is a permanent career development opportunity for a graduate calibre, CIPS qualified procurement professional to join a global multinational energy environment within its indirect spend area covering corporate and site services. Our client is a multi-site manufacturing/processing and complex matrix organisation.
Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer/Category Specialist for its Indirect Services Category Management team. Specifically, you will support categories such as Corporate & Professional Services, Site Services, Facilities Management, Engineering, MRO, Operational Support and Consumables with tactical and operational buying activities.
The Senior Buyer/Category Specialist will operate as part of a large procurement category management team, and will work closely with national, European and global divisions and business units.

The Role:
* The delivery of agreed category plans through the execution of strategic sourcing projects to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for our client.
* Contributing to the development of category plans by creating and owning sub-category plans
* Support the development of medium to long range category plans and be able to influence the development of value delivery plans through knowledge of local needs and local supply markets.
* The implementation of strategic sourcing and supplier management activities to deliver in year value as well as using knowledge of local needs and supplier capabilities to contribute to the development of long-range category plans developed using standard company tools and communicated through the appropriate governance models.
* Savings delivery is a critical component of the role and Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reporting and management of value outlooks in standard company reporting tools.
* Collaborate with project specific stakeholders to ensure change management is efficient and effective to guarantee sustainable value delivery.
* Change management is a key challenge in the role and Senior Buyers must have expert influencing and negotiation skills alongside key technical competencies relating to procurement transactional planning, commercial contract management and supplier relationship management.
* Senior Buyers will provide the first line of supplier performance management activities to ensure sustainable and secure supply of goods and services to support ongoing safe and effective operation of facilities.

The Ideal Candidate:
* Will be university degree educated, part or fully qualified CIPS, with previous multinational strategic commercial procurement, buying and sourcing experience ideally within indirect categories, although experience in direct categories would still be of interest.
* Commercial procurement/tactical and strategic buying experience gained within a multinational matrix organisation.
* Currently working as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Specialist or Category Manager for a large matrix organisation.
* Experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and management of £multi million spend categories.
* Experienced in developing strategic category plans.
* A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders across multiple sites.
* Self-starter, with lots of initiative, drive, and ambition to succeed.
* Confidence and capability Must be able to influence at all levels of the organisation through strong relationship management.
* Excellent analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills.
* Excellent team working ability, particularly with suppliers and sourcing managers.
* Ability to develop and manage strong relationships both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers).
* Highly motivated with a drive for results - performance focused.
* Strong integrity ensuring procurement operates to high standards and is fully trusted by its internal and external stakeholders.
* Naturally analytical and inquisitive.
* Experience of SAP/SAP Ariba procurement systems essential.
* Demonstrate attention to detail to derive accurate and insightful recommendations.

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people.
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 967278

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - SOUTH - HOUSEBUILDER CHANNEL

"A Regional Sales Manager role for an innovative manufacturer of MMC Products."

£40-45000 (Dependent On Experience) 20% Bonus Car/Allowance

Field Based Hybrid Role -

M3, M25, M4, M23 Corridor Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley

If you had the choice between selling:

a) Standard building products that are the same as a million other companies' products.

b) A highly desirable, innovative MMC product.

Which would you pick?

If you went for option a) then, sorry, you're not the person our client is looking for. Enjoy trying to find the unique selling point of a brick.

However, if you chose option b), you could be a good match for this role. Because that's the essence of our client's business and they want to grow their company by increasing sales.

So, that's where you come in.

They want you to focus on building relationships with architects, housebuilders, and ground workers to position their products early in the process. The ultimate aim is to create long-term relationships where our client's products are specified in the initial plans.

As for your background, there is a technical element to this role which you'll need to understand when talking to clients. So, a building and construction qualification would be perfect, but our client is also happy to consider your experience in the construction industry. The main point is that you will understand the tendering process in the industry and know how to specification sell.

Ultimately, a core characteristic will be your drive and ambition to beat your sales targets and grow with the business.

This is primarily a field-based role, covering the Southern Home Counties in/around M3, M25, M4, M23 so if you are located in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Thames Valley this would be an ideal role for you.

So, to start the process, please submit your CV, quoting reference LX 1050102 or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - MIDLANDS & NORTH - HOUSEBUILDER CHANNEL

"A Regional Sales Manager role for an innovative manufacturer of MMC Products."

£40-45000 (Dependent On Experience) 20% Bonus Car/Allowance

Field Based Hybrid Role

M5/M6 Corridor - West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

If you had the choice between selling:

a) Standard building products that are the same as a million other companies' products.

b) A highly desirable, innovative MMC product.

Which would you pick?

If you went for option a) then, sorry, you're not the person our client is looking for. Enjoy trying to find the unique selling point of a brick.

However, if you chose option b), you could be a good match for this role. Because that's the essence of our client's business and they want to grow their company by increasing sales.

So, that's where you come in.

They want you to focus on building relationships with architects, housebuilders, and ground workers to position their products early in the process. The ultimate aim is to create long-term relationships where our client's products are specified in the initial plans.

As for your background, there is a technical element to this role which you'll need to understand when talking to clients. So, a building and construction qualification would be perfect, but our client is also happy to consider your experience in the construction industry. The main point is that you will understand the tendering process in the industry and know how to specification sell.

Ultimately, a core characteristic will be your drive and ambition to beat your sales targets and grow with the business.

This is primarily a field-based role, covering the Southern Home Counties in/around M5/M6 corridor so if you are located in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire this would be an ideal role for you.

So, to start the process, please submit your CV, quoting reference LX 1052946 to or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

INTERIM HR ADVISOR - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (3 MONTHS FTC - HYBRID WORKING)

C£33,500 PRO RATA (OUTSIDE IR35)

High Wycombe (Hybrid Working 3 days on site 2 working from home)

Commutable by road or rail from High Wycombe, Amersham, Greater London, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Maidenhead, Aylesbury, Chalfont St Giles, Slough, Stokenchurch, Great Missenden, Chesham, Cookham, Bourne End, Uxbridge

Our client is a well-known High-Street Retailer, part of a multinational group and operates nearly 1000 stores in the UK. It is consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice and a Top-rated UK Workplace.

As Interim HR Advisor focused on Employee Relations you will be responsible for the following:

* Deal with day-to-day people queries at all levels by phone, email and in person, ensuring that Company policies and procedures are followed and ensure legal compliance.

* Provide advice to line managers on all people related issues, including but not limited to guidance of absence, lateness, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues, and flexible working, ensuring HR policies and processes are applied fairly and consistently

* Write comprehensive, accurate and timely outcome letters to all formal meetings. Maintain all paperwork in relation to employee relations issues accurately and in a timely manner

* CIPD qualified to a minimum Level 3 and keen to continue professional studies.

* Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application in a commercial fast-moving environment.

To apply without delay, please send your CV, quoting reference LX1052874

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - FMCG RETAIL CHANNEL

"A Key Account Manager position in an established, Global premium homewares business"

£30-40000 (Dependent on Experience/Negotiable) + 20% Bonus + Car Allowance & Benefits

Hybrid  National Field/Home Based Role - HO in Thames Valley/Oxfordshire

Having carved a successful career in sales, you'll have learned that there's nothing more depressing than trying to sell a low-quality, cheap, mass-produced product. You end up clutching at straws trying to sell obvious features like, "Our tables have four legs and a wipe-clean surface". Not easy, is it?

So, imagine selling a premium product range where every aspect of the user's experience is carefully considered and built into the design. Speciality homeware that immediately sells itself on its striking visual appeal and functionality.

Sound like a better prospect?

Having already established their brand in high-end retailers like John Lewis, our client is now focusing on building relationships with other quality retail outlets. And that's where you'll come in with your existing knowledge of selling into companies like QVC, Robert Dyas, Argos, Dunelm, Very, Next, or Homebase, to name but a few.

However, as well as creating business with new customers, there are many opportunities to increase sales with existing customers who aren't aware of our client's complete product range.

As for you, our client is relaxed about your qualifications. But excellent written and verbal communications skills will be essential to your success in this role. In addition, you must have previous experience managing key accounts with major retailers. Location isn't too important as this is primarily a field-based role, but you will need to be able to attend the company HQ in Oxfordshire.

To indicate your interest in this role, please submit your details, quoting reference LX 1045846 or call us on 44 (0)1905 381 320.

CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

£Very Competitive Dependent on Experience) Bonus Benefits Relocation Assistance

"Fantastic career development opportunity for degree educated Chemical Engineer"

Location: East Lothian, Scotland

Commutable from Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, Dunbar, North Berwick, Haddington, East Linton, Musselburgh, South Queensferry, Livingston, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Bathgate, Relocation assistance may be available.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious Chemical Engineer to join the plant optimisation team of a UK market leader.

Working closely with production, maintenance, project and environmental management colleagues, you will focus on plant performance to enable the plant to achieve its Health Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) and performance objectives. The main elements of the role are to:

• Maintain high safety standards and effectively coach and challenge others to work safely.
• Monitor key process parameters, identify actions and define instructions to deal with deviations from targets.
• Conduct day to day and longer term investigations to improve performance and optimise plant operations.
• Implement systems, tools and procedures to optimise the production process.
• Support, and where appropriate lead, multidisciplinary teams, projects, Plant Improvement Plans (PIP) and other initiatives to meet business targets.
• Build and maintain positive relations with other teams to achieve the plant's goals

The Ideal Applicant:

• Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or related subject
• IOSH qualification or willing to work towards.
• IChemE associated - working towards or willing to attain chartered engineer status
• At least 2-3 years minimum proven experience in chemical process engineering and plant performance improvement. Cement production industry experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, proficient in the use of Pi and MS office packages
• Environmental awareness in relation to developing a positive impact on the business.
• Strong knowledge of the physico-chemical products.
• Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Competent to assist the development of production operators to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
• High safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniques (e.g. Risk Assessments).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and influencing skills

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people. Relocation assistance will also be considered.

To apply without delay, please email your CV for quoting reference LX 865409

PRODUCTION MANAGER

"Excellent opportunity to for lean engineering professional to join key strategic site within a market leader as P:roduction Manager".

£Very Competitive Bonus & Benefits including Relocation Assistance

East Lothian, Scotland

Commutable from: Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, Dunbar, North Berwick, Haddington, East Linton, Musselbergh, South Queensferry, Livingston, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Bathgate, Glasgow, Coatbridge

Our client is a market leader within the construction materials sector and operates several plants in the UK.
Our client is a seeking degree educated Production Manager at a strategically important site located in Scotland. The site is currently focused on transformation including equipment upgrade to streamline processes, improve cost effectiveness and efficiency in order to meet rising volumes/throughput. You will play a key role in driving the production department's contributions and changes to support plant performance and reliability goals. Ideally you will have previous heavy industrial processing operations/production coordination or management experience and will be experienced at managing shift teams, contractors and day support teams. You will be familiar with working cross functionally with colleagues across maintenance and process optimisation as well senior management on site.

The Role:
As Assistant Production Manager you will be responsible for managing the operation of the Shift teams to optimise performance, improve reliability and achieve the works and departmental KPIs and objectives for safety, housekeeping, environment, quality, production, and costs.

This will also include performance monitoring and incident investigation relating to shift production activities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will also supervise the department's day support teams and contractors on routine tasks.

The role will also require effective coordination with the maintenance engineering and process optimisation teams to improve performance and develop the reliability strategy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Educated to minimum HND/University degree in Engineering
• NEBOSH Certificate preferred. Experience of ISO 14001 an ISO 18001 highly advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a heavy industrial manufacturing/ production operations environment.
• Strong people management skills, preferably at least 3 years' experience of managing a function or team in a results orientated environment.
• Excellent knowledge of a heavy industrial Manufacturing Process and/or Production operations eg cement, bricks, chemicals, steel, glass, building materials, energy/power or similar
• High awareness of safety, quality and environmental issues. Lean CI approach.
• An understanding of maintenance practices and requirements would be an advantage.
• Computer Literate in MS Office packages, Pi and Maximo or SAP

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus.
To apply, without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 949205

SENIOR PROCESS OPTIMISATION ENGINEER

"Excellent opportunity for experienced chemical process engineer to join a flagship heavy industrial processing & manufacturing plant."

Salary: Competitive Bonus Benefits

Cheshire/Derbyshire Borders

Commutable from: Derbyshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Staffordshire, Macclesfield, Chapel en le Frith, Leek, Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Buxton, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Matlock, Burton on Trent, Ashbourne, Belper, Rotherham, Dronfield, Worksop.

This is an exciting career development opportunity for a degree educated and ambitious Chemical Engineer to join the plant optimisation team of a UK market leader.

Reporting to a Site Optimisation Manager and working closely with production, maintenance, project and environmental management colleagues, you will play a key role in developing and leading the optimisation of technical, HSE and quality, environmental and economic performance of the cement operation, whilst ensuring legal compliance.

The main elements of the role are to:

• Leading safety in the Optimisation team, demonstrating a clear commitment to achieving zero harm on the Plant. Ensuring that high safety standards are met, coaching and challenging others to work safely.
• Manage and develop team members; coach and support to develop individual's technical skills and develop their understanding of the wider business issues relevant to their job.
• Analyse plant technical information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to advise production, quality, environment, systems and maintenance departments on improvement opportunities.
• Advise production and quality departments on plant running parameters / targets.
• Organise and contribute to the implementation of process inspections (both running and stopped) on main plant as per IPEA guidelines and Plant needs. Report the findings and liaise with relevant departments so that findings and recommendations are followed-up and actions progressed.
• In partnership with production department, develop and update the Standard Operating Procedures for Control Room Operators so that the plant is running at optimum level at all times.
• Contribute to root cause analysis process for stoppages related to process/production issues.
• Contribute to scope definition and then integration on site of capital projects impacting process. Depending on projects, he/she may be in charge of the Operational preparation.
• The role would be expected to cover the Optimisation Manager and any other reasonable duty in relation to the role.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Chemical Engineering / related Degree is ideal or equivalent
• IChemE associated - working towards or willing to attain chartered engineer status.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• 5 years proven experience in the chemical process engineering industry is required for this role. This could be steel, cement, chemicals, minerals, glass or similar heavy processing industries.
• Candidates with a chemical engineering degree and recent or current in-depth experience as a process engineer or process optimisation engineer role gained within a minerals processing/manufacturing plant may also be considered.
• In-depth knowledge and direct hands on experience of the cement manufacturing process (or minerals processing).
• Strong foundation skills in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT. Strong knowledge of physico-chemical products.
• Waste-derived fuel knowledge and experience such as alternative fuels implementation projects.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to deal with complex matters involving a lot of data.
• Strong IT skills, in particular proficient in the use of Pi and MS office packages
• Environmental awareness in relation to developing a positive impact on the business.
• Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Competent to assist the development of production operators to enhance the effectiveness of the process.
• High safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniques (e.g. Risk Assessments).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and influencing skills

Our client offers excellent development and the opportunity to make a real difference in a business that really values its people.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

"Excellent regional opportunity for HR Generalist to establish a best-in-class HR function for privately owned specialist residential & therapeutic health and social care business."

C£35-50000 (Dependent on Experience) Excellent Benefits

South East London - Regional role supporting units in SE London

Our client is a well-established, privately owned therapeutic and residential care business located in the South East London. It operates several residential care units all within close proximity of each other. A car and driving licence will be essential as you will provide onsite HR support to care home management and Head Office.

As part of its ongoing development and growth, our client is now looking for a HR generalist, to work closely with the senior executives including the Business Manager, Director of Care and Residential Care Home Managers and their teams, to provide HR support and direction to both a clinical/therapeutic and care-based employees.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for a confident, self-motivated, and ambitious HR generalist to drive the people strategy for the business by ensuring that it remains aligned with the overall business strategy, CQC guidelines and compliance.

The HR Manager will deliver a comprehensive, high quality, proactive and value adding HR service across the whole employee lifecycle to the business.

You will be responsible for all areas of HR support and guidance including recruitment, retention, engagement, development, and performance management. You will also work closely with an outsourced HR advisory consultancy about Employee Relations, whilst also acting as the central point of contact for management and executives in relation to all employee related matters, HR policies and procedures. In addition you will be responsible for managing payroll system with the support of the finance team and HR Assistant.

The Role:

• Deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business ensuring the effective application and full compliance with people policies, practices, and procedures.
• Directly support the senior executives and functional and operational leadership with HR advice and coaching, operate as a "trusted advisor", able to objectively assess, influence and constructively challenge when necessary.
• Successful management of employee relations e.g., managing absence, disciplinary matters - conduct and capability, compliance, grievances.
• Build the capability of managers to lead and engage their teams effectively to embed a performance management culture to deliver high performance and improved business outcomes as well as to pre-empt organisational issues.
• Proactively support managers in the identification and management of high performing and high potential talent to ensure succession is in place for key roles.
• Responsible for providing the business with regular management information reports to support improvement of measures e.g. sickness, overtime.
• Delivery of appropriate contractual documents relating to terminations, appointments and employment variations and also DBS disclosure procedures.
• Advising and supporting line managers on selection and recruitment decisions including the completion of the necessary recruitment requests, creation of job descriptions/person specification, management of vacancy advertising, selection process, and interviews panel.
• Ensure that there is fairness and consistency in reward and benefits in recruitment and promotions, working closely with outsourced payroll and compensation and benefits partners.
• Participating in training activities, encouraging, and supporting staff in their training and development needs
• Support succession and talent planning in line with strategy.
• Support the collation, analysis, and implementation of the annual training plan to ensure delivery against statutory and business requirements.
• Proactive in supporting safe working through Safety, Health and Environmental initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• University degree educated in a relevant business or HR related subject (ideally but candidates with degrees in other subjects and relevant HR experience will also be considered)
• CIPD level 3-5 qualified as a minimum. CIPD level 7 or equivalent master's very advantageous. Our client will support ongoing training and development in the field of HR.
• HR Generalist experience gained within the health and social care sector would be highly advantageous.
• Strong awareness of the statutory requirements related to health and social care sector.
• Strong Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion knowledge.
• Computer Literate in MS Office packages and use of Databases. Experience of payroll management systems highly advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent Written & Verbal communication skills, including Report writing.
• Flexibility with ability to adapt approach in line with business strategy; take a proactive approach, to think ahead and across the business.
• Able to think ahead and take action to ensure organisational skills and capabilities meet future business needs; understand the aspiration and potential of the employees and identify and develop potential.
• Able to build a positive and engaging culture; build relationships across the business to share ideas and maximise performance and quality; implement ideas to improve organisational dynamics.
• Able to demonstrate confidence with a wide range of colleagues, and stakeholders

Please note that this is a regional HR role whereby you will be travelling to different residential care units in the South East all within close proximity of each other, as well as operating from HO. A driving licence will be essential. Hybrid working is currently not available.