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Logica Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Lasting 18 months, our graduate programme mixes formal tuition and a series of Open University business modules together with plenty of challenging, hands-on experience. You’ll work on a range of assignments, from some that may only take a few days to complete, to ones that last several months. We’ll sit down together with you to decide exactly what they are. They’ll depend as much on your skills, interests and career goals as they will on business needs and the types of projects we’re working on at the time. One thing’s for sure, it doesn’t matter whether your strengths lie in a technical or business-focused area, by the time you emerge you’ll have acquired a huge amount of exposure to our business and the skills you need to flourish. A leading business and technology service company, we help our clients make the most of new technologies. We support them in all sorts of ways – from consulting and systems integration to IT and business process outsourcing. Working collaboratively with customers, we deliver creative, intelligent answers to their business problems and help them become leaders in their chosen markets. With a 40-year track record of success, we’re already one of the most respected names in our field. Our future looks equally bright, too. The scale of our operation today is truly breathtaking. We have over 41,000 people in 41 different countries. Provided you have the talent and drive, this is a place where you can go as far as your ambition takes you. We’re recruiting throughout the year so no need to wait until September. Please click on apply for more details or to apply.

Video Blogger

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Graduated or maybe about to graduate – get in touch! Grads are looking to recruit a resident video blogger for our new, cool and exciting jobs site! If you’re a confident individual with great communication skills – we want to hear from you As our guest video blogger, we’re looking for: •Students – are you in your final year? Are you applying for graduate jobs, schemes or a placement? Maybe you’ve decided to go travelling? Either way, whatever your decision we want to be involved. We want you to document your transition from student into a graduate entering the big bad world! Document your interviews, any challenges you had to overcome – maybe your first day at work? •Graduate - have you just graduated? Maybe you graduated a year ago but are still looking for that career break? Maybe you’re a graduate and have been out of work for a period of time? You may have finished university and gone travelling, either way we want to hear your story! We want you to document your story and share your experience •Placement Students – Have you completed an industrial placement as part of your degree? Maybe you’re about to embark on a placement, or are in the process of applying for one? Again we want you to document your story and share with other students! If you match any of the above, please apply! Why apply? The question you may be asking yourself now is, “why should I apply, what do I get out of it”? The answer is simple: exposure! You will have your very own profile on our site, here recruiters will be able to look at your profile and view your video content – you may get headhunted! As well as looking fantastic on your CV, you will be helping fellow students and graduates across the UK. How to apply? Click ‘Apply now’ and send us a CV and short cover letter detailing why you would love to be our video blogger! Please note the position is voluntary

Thales Business and Finance Opportunities

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Business and Finance Opportunities Cracking the confusingly complex is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others get fazed and faint hearted, we grab challenges with both hands and break new ground. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to business brainteasers. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join our General Business stream and you’ll experience four six-month rotations in areas including Programme Management, Commercial, Purchasing/ Procurement, Sales & Marketing and Head Office functions. Alternatively, our specific Finance stream will introduce you to various businesses, again through four six-month rotations. Both streams could take you to any of our UK sites, so as well as developing an overview of the business as a whole, it’s also an opportunity to network, meet new people and experience a broad spectrum of business challenges. You can come from any degree discipline, as long as you have the ambition, intellect and commercial savvy to stand out from the crowd. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

University Brand Ambassador

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Wanting to earn a little extra cash whilst at university? Apply for our on-campus rep position now! We are recruiting existing students across all universities in the UK to act as our official grads graduates Brand Ambassadors. This varied and exciting role is perfect for those who want to earn easy money in and around your studies - whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge for future employment. The Role 1) You will be responsible for growing our user database throughout your campus by actively encouraging students to register with grads.co.uk. This will be achieved by using online and offline marketing initiatives (Twitter, Facebook, Intranet, student union and so forth). For each person you sign up you will receive 80p. Working flexible hours that suits you mean you are in control of your own activities - thus allows for fantastic earning potential. Incentives include ‘Top Agent’ per month, if you prove to be our top earner you could be awarded with a very handsome reward. 2) Top graduate recruiters who want to target students in a creative, offline outlet utilise jobs4-graduates to deliver their targeted recruitment drive campaigns. You will be deploying marketing activity on behalf of our clients, work is project based and will involve working on campus interacting with both clients and students. The amount of campaigns per academic year will vary. The pay rate is £8 per hour. Requirements We are looking for: • Current or prospective students • Savvy individuals with sound interpersonal skills • People with great networking ability, you need to be able to talk and ‘sell’ our site to fellow students • Have a confident and persuasive personality • Relish a challenge, you must be persistent and resilient • Have a professional and entrepreneurial mindset • People with the ability to work independently and in a proactive manner • Sales / customer driven people who can generate results About Grads.co.uk are part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, one of the largest networks of independent jobs boards. We are a new and exciting graduate site who specialise in graduate recruitment, our network of top graduate employers and advice centre means our site is the ultimate hub for graduates. This is a brilliant opportunity, press ‘apply’ now!

CSC Business Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company and we work with some of the biggest brands around. We’ve just been named as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2011) by FORTUNE magazine, and we have a team of nearly 8,000 people based across the UK and 94,000 worldwide. If you’re looking for a business graduate programme that will constantly surprise and engage you, look no further than CSC. We offer a variety of challenging but rewarding environments, with fantastic opportunities in Service Delivery, Client Business Development or Project Management. Service Delivery Our clients expect the best from CSC, so our service managers and executives work hard to forge strong relationships and help us consistently exceed client expectations. They ensure we always perform to the highest standards, while keeping a close eye on profitability. You’ll be able to work with a variety of customers and gain knowledge of all stages of the service lifecycle. Even better, you can count on a wealth of on-the-job experience and the chance to study for ITIL qualifications. We’ll be looking for graduates with confidence, first-class communications skills and natural business acumen. Client Business Development Our Client and Business Development stream is dedicated to winning business and understanding how to best support our clients’ needs. You can choose to develop a broad career in Client and Business Development, or take on a more specialist Bid and Sales Management role. Client and Business Development Through a variety of roles, you’ll gain an understanding of business operations and IT services, including markets and competition. Each one will show you a different aspect of the client management lifecycle and provide opportunities to develop the skills you need for success. Upon completing the two-year programme, you’re likely to become an Account Manager, Marketing Specialist or a Go To Market Lead. Bid and Sales Management During this two-year programme you’ll enjoy a variety of assignments within our UK and Ireland Sales Centre and develop your understanding of the end-to-end bid process. We’re looking for commitment, excellent communication skills and a passion for excellence. In return, we’ll provide you with the learning opportunities and training you need to become a first-rate sales professional. Project Management This is the programme for graduates who are keen on becoming solid project managers, able to deliver on the most demanding and complex IT projects. You’ll experience the entire project lifecycle and a first-class development plan. We’re looking for graduates with strong communication, networking and teamwork skills, and a willingness to take on new challenges. For any of these streams, the starting package will be c£30,000, based on a starting salary of £26,500. You will enjoy many benefits as part of CSC Flex. This fantastic flexible benefits scheme allows you to personalise your reward package. To find out more and apply online, please visit our site by clicking below

Santander Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility and discover more about your future. It’s time to experience Santander. The Programme: Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, you’ll gain an insight into how one of the world’s largest banks operates within the UK. This opportunity is all about providing you with some exciting and challenging work experience which will help you raise your commercial awareness and take your interpersonal skills to new levels. What you need: As well as a desire to work in the banking sector you’ll need at least 280 UCAS points and a predicted 2:1 in your chosen degree. Our schemes are extremely popular so the ability to demonstrate a commitment to extra-curricular activities, and ideally a position of responsibility like society chairman or team captain, will help you stand out. We currently have opportunities in Investment Banking, HR, Marketing, Risk, Audit and Corporate Banking. It’s time to take the first steps in determining where you future takes you. Click 'Apply' now!

Student and Graduate Bloggers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Are you a student or graduate? Do you love writing? Studying Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or HR - become our resident guest blogger and gain valuable credentials for your CV. Role We are looking to recruit graduate and student bloggers with an active interest in writing. This is a fantastic opportunity for budding journalists, writers, marketers, public relations and human resource executives wanting to showcase their writing talent. As our voluntary guest blogger we’d like one article from you a week about anything student or graduate related. This can be graduate/recruiter news, latest student fees, employability stats, your graduate experience, the application process – anything and everything relevant to the graduate and student market. The length of the articles will be left to your discretion. With studying and additional commitments we appreciate you may only be able to write one every 2 weeks; however whatever your availability, please drop us an email and we’ll be sure to come up with a proposal that suits you! Benefits Awarded resident blogger status boasts its advantages: 1) You are actively enhancing your writing ability 2)There’s the potential to be headhunted by recruiters 3)It is quality content that will be well received by employers Company We are grads.co.uk, a new and exciting jobs board dedicated to graduate recruitment. Part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, we have an extensive client base across all sectors. If this sounds like a job for you, press apply now! We’ll be in-touch with you soon.

Logica Industrial Placement

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Industrial Placement in Logica’s Programme and Technical Services division This programme is for students who take an industrial gap year as part of a four-year degree. During your 12 months with us, you’ll gain both real-life project experience and a genuine insight into our business. You’ll also have the chance to showcase your talents. Perform well, and we may even offer you a graduate position for the following year. You’ll carry out the same kind of work and gain the same kind of client exposure as our graduate recruits. As well as practical experience, you’ll also get a flavour of what our graduate programme is really like. Your application form will be based on the one we use for our graduate programme, and you’ll go through exactly the same assessment and interview process. You’ll even attend the same induction with the graduates. There will also be a dedicated event for you to network and make contacts. Benefits You’ll also be eligible for benefits that include: • 25 days’ holiday • Contributory pension or contributory home purchase scheme • Private medical cover • Sick pay/income protection • Life assurance cover • Interest-free season ticket loan • Subsidised sports and social club We also offer a selection of flexible benefits which you can tailor to your specific needs. There’s extended insurance cover for instance, access to a range of discounts and deals, plus the option to 'buy and sell' holiday within policy limits.

Customer Advisor.

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. With the customer at the heart of everything we do, our Customer Advisors lead the way in providing a level of service we can be proud of. Working with our RBS or Natwest branch teams, you’ll build and maintain essential customer relationships; whether as the welcoming face of RBS or conducting a personal one-to-one review of their finances and requirements. You’ll keep a full diary of appointments with customers, identifying and fulfilling their needs or referring them to specialists throughout RBS. And thanks to a thorough knowledge of the bank’s products and services, you’ll use your customer service experience to help some of our 13 million customers make the right decisions with their money. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below

Branch Manager

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. Our RBS and Natwest branches are the welcoming public face of RBS, and as Branch Manager you’ll lead, coach and motivate the teams who continue to provide an excellent level of customer service to over 13 million people in the UK. Working together to meet branch objectives, you’ll strive to become the first choice financial services provider in your area, thanks to clear service improvement plans and business milestones that focus on customer acquisition, service and retention. You’ll build a team of in-branch experts, encouraging staff to develop their professional skills and knowledge base and as a branch you will offer a range of products and service structured to meet ever-changing customer needs. As a great people motivator and an experienced manager, you’ll drive your branch performance in leading RBS to exceed customer expectations. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.

Thales Electronics Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00

Investigating the impossibly intractable is what gets us up of a morning at Thales*. Where others see hitches and hiccups, we see an opportunity to innovate and a way forward to explore. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the confusingly complex and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. We’re looking for solid self-starters with a good grasp of systems engineering and product lifecycles. A relevant degree is also essential, particularly modules – or equivalent training – in electronics, electro-optics, communications, systems architecture, software and firmware programming languages and business awareness. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Test Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Unravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is our reason for being at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to grips with all manner of systems and procedures, ensuring the integrity of all software and embedded deliverables. We’re looking for at least a 2.1 in software engineering, computer science, mathematics or electronic engineering, together with a good grasp of areas such as cryptography, internet protocols or scripting languages. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Engineering Internship Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Deciphering the dazzlingly difficult is our holy grail at Thales*. Where others lose heart and hope, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, you could find out more about the engineering enigmas we tackle on a daily basis. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. The Programme offers students and graduates the opportunity to spend between 3 and 12 months at one of our UK locations. We’re committed to offering at least 50 internships every year. So, if you’re on course to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree, we encourage you to apply. In return, you’ll receive £280 per week for the duration of your internship. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Santander Graduate Internships

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned so far at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility. It’s time to experience Santander. Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, our summer internships give you a real-life view of what a graduate career with Santander UK would be like. You'll find out first-hand if this is the career for you. If it is – and you perform well – you could go back to university with an opportunity to be considered for a subsequent graduate programme. We currently have opportunities in Operations, Telephone Distribution, Retail Banking, and Banking Support Operations. Click 'Apply' now!

Personal Mortgage Advisor

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. Our mortgage business is a cornerstone of the RBS group’s customer offerings, and as a Personal Mortgage Advisor you’ll manage the individual needs of some of our 13 million UK customers. Conducting personal, structured, face to face mortgage sales interviews, you’ll be a key point of contact for our mortgage services within your region. Acting on referrals and appointments from RBS or Natwest branches and generating leads yourself, you’ll maintain an excellent level of service. Identify customer requirements and meeting their priorities with a wide range of mortgage products and a thorough knowledge base, ensuring they always get the best advice. You will have a CeMAP qualification and thanks to your sales experience and interviewing skills, you’ll be a key line of contact between customers and our teams in branch, providing knowledge and advice that exceeds customer expectations. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.

Thales Hardware Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
nravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to exposure to a wealth of projects, from system integration to product qualification. We’re looking for at least a 2.2 in electronic, electrical and electronic or communications engineering, or a relevant applied physics discipline. An interest in analogue engineering or RF and microwave would be a definite plus. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Branch Manager

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. Our RBS and Natwest branches are the welcoming public face of RBS, and as Branch Manager you’ll lead, coach and motivate the teams who continue to provide an excellent level of customer service to over 13 million people in the UK. Working together to meet branch objectives, you’ll strive to become the first choice financial services provider in your area, thanks to clear service improvement plans and business milestones that focus on customer acquisition, service and retention. You’ll build a team of in-branch experts, encouraging staff to develop their professional skills and knowledge base and as a branch you will offer a range of products and service structured to meet ever-changing customer needs. As a great people motivator and an experienced manager, you’ll drive your branch performance in leading RBS to exceed customer expectations. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.

Thales Software Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Pondering the positively perplexing sets our pulses racing at Thales*. Where others give up and go home, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to grips with the full software engineering lifecycle. We’re looking for solid self-starters with at least a 2.1 in a relevant degree discipline, as well as proficiency in languages such as Java, C++ and C#. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

CSC Technical Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Passionate about technology? You’re in the right place... CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company and we work with some of the biggest brands around. We’ve just been named as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2011) by FORTUNE magazine, and we have a team of nearly 8,000 people based across the UK and 94,000 worldwide. Technology is at the heart of all we do and we have a variety of ways to launch a lasting career within engineering, solutions architecture, or systems transformation and integration. Engineering Our Engineering teams are responsible for delivering a wide variety of services across Europe. In this programme, you’ll become a highly respected CSC subject matter expert in a variety of areas, from networking and mainframes, to messaging and local delivery. No matter your speciality, CSC has something to offer you. Solutions Architecture In this programme, you’ll enjoy direct client contact and manage all aspects of technology infrastructure design, from concept to creation. You’ll play a part in delivering tailored solutions and challenge yourself across a variety of assignments. Systems Transformation & Integration Choosing this path, you might find yourself building, testing or deploying new web applications for world-class organisations. Alternatively, you could automate our clients’ business processes with some of the most advanced integration technologies around. No matter what you do, we’ll help guarantee your success with comprehensive training and mentoring. For any of these streams, the starting package will be c£30,000, based on a starting salary of £26,500. You will enjoy many benefits as part of CSC Flex. This fantastic flexible benefits scheme allows you to personalise your reward package. To find out more and apply online, please visit our site by clicking below

Customer Service Officer

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and like us have a passion for customer service. As the face of the bank, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure our customers are listened to, engaged and supported. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities ranging from greeting customers at reception and discussing their needs to carrying out cash transactions. Another important part of your role will be to identify opportunities that will deliver a better service to customers and help with their financial needs. We need confident, motivated people, who aren’t afraid to jump right in and start talking to customers. You’ll need to be a team player, friendly, helpful and able to use your initiative. Commercial awareness is also important, as is a willingness to learn. We offer a comprehensive training scheme that will build on your professional knowledge and technical competence, and will help you deliver the best possible service to our customers. You’ll need to bring confidence and energy and keep 100% motivated to help both customers and colleagues At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance.

Thales Mechanical Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Unravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll work get to grips with all kinds of challenges – from building prototypes to designing and developing mechanical components. We’re looking for at least a 2.1 in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, together with a good aptitude for mechanical design. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Production Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Cracking the confusingly complex is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others get fazed and faint hearted, we grab challenges with both hands and break new ground. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to work alongside an experienced team of production and development engineers on all kinds of challenging projects. To do so, you’ll need at least a 2.1 in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and a good general understanding of manufacturing demand processes. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Systems Engineers

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Deciphering the dazzlingly difficult is our holy grail at Thales*. Where others lose heart and hope, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. As one of our systems engineers, your role will encompass everything from requirements analysis and system design to mathematical modelling and real-time simulation. So we’re looking for bright sparks with an engineering, mathematics or science degree, together with a good grasp of Digital Signal Processing techniques. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor

2012-03-01T11:00:22+00:00
Are you passionate about Sport, Health and Fitness? Then a career in Personal Training could be for you. If you’re longing to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then The Training Room could be just the answer. As the UK’s leading Personal Trainer Academy, we are now recruiting for 2012 intakes and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success. We offer some of the UK’s leading training facilities, distraction free learning and the opportunity to work and train alongside the very best. We are also the chosen provider of employees to the UK’s leading leisure companies such as David Lloyd Health Clubs, Esporta Health Clubs, Greens Health Clubs, LA Fitness PT, Harding Brothers Spa Division (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements). If successful, you will be offered an exclusive place on our Fast Track training scheme where you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications in Personal Training (REPS 3), Spinning, Circuit Training and Sports Nutrition. You’ll also enjoy professional development and mentoring from our experienced tutors and personal trainers so you can enter the industry with all the qualifications and experience required to win the right job for you. During training we will guarantee you interviews with the UK’s leading employers (500+ UK Health Clubs) with an average starting OTE of £20K-£30K. You’ll also benefit from our experience and ongoing career support once you’ve graduated. Our Corporate Partner Sponsored programme can be fully funded through our Career Loan Scheme so that you can complete your training and repay once employed and working. Places are limited and strictly by application only. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.

Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor

2012-03-01T11:00:49+00:00
Are you passionate about Sport, Health and Fitness? Then a career in Personal Training could be for you. If you’re longing to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then The Training Room could be just the answer. As the UK’s leading Personal Trainer Academy, we are now recruiting for 2012 intakes and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success. We offer some of the UK’s leading training facilities, distraction free learning and the opportunity to work and train alongside the very best. We are also the chosen provider of employees to the UK’s leading leisure companies such as David Lloyd Health Clubs, Esporta Health Clubs, Greens Health Clubs, LA Fitness PT, Harding Brothers Spa Division (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements). If successful, you will be offered an exclusive place on our Fast Track training scheme where you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications in Personal Training (REPS 3), Spinning, Circuit Training and Sports Nutrition. You’ll also enjoy professional development and mentoring from our experienced tutors and personal trainers so you can enter the industry with all the qualifications and experience required to win the right job for you. During training we will guarantee you interviews with the UK’s leading employers (500+ UK Health Clubs) with an average starting OTE of £20K-£30K. You’ll also benefit from our experience and ongoing career support once you’ve graduated. Our Corporate Partner Sponsored programme can be fully funded through our Career Loan Scheme so that you can complete your training and repay once employed and working. Places are limited and strictly by application only. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.

Electrical (C&I) Engineering Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
If you’re looking for a fascinating, interesting, rewarding and mentored journey towards becoming a Chartered Engineer, Centrica’s Engineering Graduate Programme will provide the ideal starting point. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company and a leading integrated energy business, with a growing upstream oil, gas and power generation portfolio. Our programme will engage you in a variety of roles including hands-on operations, technical engineering and project work to keep our assets running – even Greenfield project development and plant commissioning. During your four years on the Programme you will be sponsored by a key section of the business: Centrica Energy, Power Generation or Centrica Storage. Senior stakeholders will support and guide you on your path towards chartered status, and will also plan ahead regarding your first permanent role within that business unit on completing the Programme. To help you develop breadth there may be the opportunity to undertake a placement in other parts of the business, which could give you experience in areas as diverse as gas production, gas storage, renewable energy and energy trading. A carefully-structured development programme will give you the opportunity to achieve your full potential. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivery to millions of customers at a time. So you will need to be a passionate and creative electrical (C&I) engineer who can deliver solutions, often within tight timeframes, and implement them safely and successfully. Most of all, you should be keen to learn new skills and constantly build on your knowledge. As well as the ideal grounding for a career in the energy business, you can look forward to a package that includes flexible benefits, contributory pension scheme (after three months), life insurance, and discounts on British Gas products and a wide range of other items. So, if you have a Masters’ degree in a relevant engineering discipline, a full UK driver’s licence (due to remote locations) and can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy, join a uniquely pioneering and diverse engineering team at Centrica. To find out more and to apply click 'Apply Now'!

Information Systems Summer Placements

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Thinking about a future in the energy industry? Want to develop your employability skills during your summer? Want to secure a graduate place early? Get ahead of the game, fast-track your personal development and fulfil your potential through a summer placement at Centrica. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company aiming to become the leading integrated energy company. And there’s not much we don’t know about energy – we source, generate, process, store, trade, supply, service and save it, working all over the world, underground and out to sea. Our 10-week Summer Placement programme will give you the chance to explore the business so that you can appreciate the diversity of our organisation and our graduate opportunities. You’ll work closely with the business on projects that will address your development needs, give you a high level of responsibility and enable you to develop the fundamental skills needed for working life. Our support network is second to none, and you’ll also be able to get involved in community and charity work. It really is a win-win situation. You’ll be increasing your employment prospects and, if you perform well, you could leave us with an offer to join our Graduate Programme the following year. We’ll also arrange and pay for accommodation close to your place of work. To apply, you should be in your penultimate year expecting at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline. If you can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy find out more and apply by click "Apply Now"!

Systems Integration Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Advance Your Career At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in. As part of our Systems Integration Graduate Programme, you’ll be exposed to multiple projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and market sectors. You’ll undertake a variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on software development information management or information security In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in. No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. About Atos Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. Passionate about technology

Managed Services Graduate Programme

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
Advance Your Career At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in. Join our Managed Services Graduate Programme and you’ll be exposed to a wide range of projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and markets. You’ll undertake a wide variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on infrastructure, networks, or application technology management. In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in. No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. About Atos Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.

Santander Internships - Operations

2012-05-18T10:00:00+01:00
It’s time to find your calling with one of the world’s largest banks. Being part of the Santander Operations Internship Programme means having some of the best opportunities available across a wide variety of business areas and specialisms. It’s time to think responsibly, be exceptional and prove yourself through the largest and most high-profile internship programme we offer. For up to 12 weeks you’ll work in a specific division within Operations at one of our head office sites. There, you’ll enjoy a number of different work challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas to major change projects. It’s time to make a decision that could change your future from this point forward. It’s time to experience Santander. Santander As one of the world’s biggest banks, the Santander Group has more than 150 years’ experience in banking and more branches worldwide then any other international bank. At Santander we are committed to serving our customers and helping make the most of their money. In the UK we have over 25 million customers, 1.8 million shareholders, more than 1,300 branches and 4,100 cash machines. Our goal? To be the best retail bank in the UK. For our Operations Internships your skills and qualifications will ideally include: • Current participation in a university undergraduate programme • At least 280 UCAS points (or equivalent) • Being on course for a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) • Having held a position of responsibility at university or school, such as a secretary, treasurer or team captain • Customer-related work experience In our Operations Internships you’ll receive: • £250 per week financial reward • Induction training that will allow you to quickly get up to speed, and you’ll be fast tracked to assessment centre for graduate roles, including the Operations graduate programme which is the largest and most high profile on offer • On-the-job training and the chance to get hands-on with real-world projects • Regular feedback to help you develop your capabilities • Real-life work to build your business skills • An opportunity to gain a referee to assist with subsequent employment opportunities What we will be looking for in you: The Santander Operations Internship Programme takes place at locations across the UK and normally includes Milton Keynes, London, Liverpool or Glasgow, so it’s important that you’re within commuting distance of at least one of these locations. For more information and to apply, click "Apply Now" below!

Canvasser

2012-05-18T09:31:00+01:00
We specialise in raising funds for Grass roots junior football teams and academies We work with local clubs in local areas Job Role: Looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with good communication skills. You must have a passion for customer care and service with a drive to succeed. Expect to initially start in a field based face-to-face marketing role with the opportunity to progress within the company at a rapid rate. Door to Door Marketing This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills. The key attributes for this role are: * Excellent communication skills * Drive and determination * Customer service *Great conversationalist and likes to talk to anyone and everyone * Ambition to succeed * Leadership * Ability to work on own or as part of team We Offer *Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important as Full product training is provided. *Weekly pay *£7 -£9 per Hour + Bonus *We offer the opportunity for career progression to Team Leader and then Team Coordinator within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. Hours 1pm – 8pm Full Time (Mon – Fri) Part time hours available late afternoons to early evenings Occasional weekends available Please note this is an hourly rate and bonus NOT commission only Must be willing to travel Located in the Wakefield and Leeds Area. Please press the APPLY button

Collector

2012-05-18T09:31:00+01:00
Collector required for The Community Scheme would suit ex pools collector Established rounds 1-2 evenings weekly

Odina Showroom Sales Consultant

2012-05-18T03:35:57+01:00
ODINA SHOWROOM SALES CONSULTANTS PERMANENT – £17,000 - £20,000 per annum + EXCELLENT COMMISSION (OTE £40,000) JOB ROLE You will be responsible for driving sales and maximizing customer conversions in our kitchen, bathroom and bedroom departments. You will be given full product training however previous experience is essential for this Specialist Role– all that will be required is a passion for sales and driving revenue through providing excellent customer service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Contributing to and driving showroom sales by effectively driving sales • Achieving all sales targets and converting leads • Development & negotiation of sales • Customer Service Champion 'putting the customer first' through a customer driven approach to sales • Designing kitchens, bathrooms etc to customers expectations (training will be given) IDEAL CANDIDATE • Possess exemplary customer service skills • Natural Sales ability • Leader and motivator • Sales professional • Track record in achieving sales targets and driving profitability • Great organisational capabilities and the ability to pay great attention to detail • Self motivated • Team player • Professional image OUR CLIENT Our client is one of the most successful blue chip retail companies in the UK, a market leader in their field they are focused on and committed to driving the impressive growth they have achieved to date by investing in their employees. They have a strong commitment to training and developing their staff and where possible seek to promote from within and offer fantastic opportunities for future progression allowing individuals to forge successful careers. This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, award winning specialist retail recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with, our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalized recruitment service of the highest quality. Apply for this role now or find us online at: • Web: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Linked-In

Team Leader

2012-05-18T03:31:32+01:00
Team Leader x 2 Salary: Â£18,000-Â£19,000 + yearly review We are currently recruiting for two team leaders to work as part of our growing cheltenham and Gloucester teams. You will work as part of a 6 person team of fellow team leaders, managing the service of care to our elderly client base in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area. Responsible for your own geographical area you will conduct staff appraisals and supervisions and ensure our clients care is of the upmost standard. The successful candidate will be NVQ3 qualified with previous experience in elderly domiciliary care. A car and driving license is also essential to this post. To apply, call Adam Russell on (Apply online only) or email an up to date CV to (url removed)

Insurance Sales Executive

2012-05-18T03:19:55+01:00
Insurance Sales Executives are required to join an expanding, well known price comparison website in Cheltenham. Fantastic working environment, competitive salary with bonus, great working hours and excellent benefits are all on offer! As a member of the Outbound Sales Team, you'll be talking with customers over the phone who have recently asked for a quote online for life and critical illness insurance. Through asking the right questions, you will be expected to identify their needs in more detail and convert this through to a sale. It is essential that you have sales/ customer service experience, preferably B2C. You must be able to communicate effectively with customers over the phone, have excellent sales skills with a natural ability to adapt to different customer needs and not be afraid to ask for the business. Excellent keyboard skills, a flexible approach to working hours, a proactive approach in your work with a willingness to bring new ideas to the table are all key elements of this role. Targets are very realistic and achievable and are rewarded with commission. Working for one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies To Work For within this small, relaxed and informal call centre, if you enjoy what you do, you do it well!! Meridian Business Support are acting on behalf of our Clients as a Recruitment Agency

SharePoint Developer

2012-05-18T03:14:06+01:00
4 urgent SharePoint development opportunities to start ASAP for a multinational leader!!! Do you want to work for a multinational leader? Do you want to work with the latest cutting edge SharePoint opportunities? Do you want a long term contract opportunity? Skills - SharePoint 2010 experience - .Net experience - JavaScript and Jquery experience - MOSS experience - Technical consulting experience To work for the best please apply immediately as these contracts will not be around for long. To apply: This project will undoubtedly attract high volumes of interest so to discuss this and other exciting Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint opportunities in more detail please send your CV or call Daniel Hackney on (Apply online only) in complete confidence ASAP. Nigel Frank International is the Global Leader in Dynamics Recruitment, advertising more Dynamics jobs than any other agency. We deal with both Microsoft Partners & End Users globally and we have never had more live requirements & jobs for Microsoft Dynamics professionals. By specialising solely in placing candidates in the Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint market I have built relationships with most of the key employers in the UK & Ireland and have an unrivalled understanding of where the best opportunities and jobs are. I understand the need for discretion and would welcome the opportunity to speak to any Microsoft Dynamics candidates that are considering a new career or job either now or in the future. Confidentiality is of course guaranteed. For information on the Microsoft Dynamics market and some of the opportunities & Dynamics jobs that are available I can be contacted on (Apply online only) or by email

Electricians, Improvers, Mates, Industrial Work

2012-05-18T03:08:02+01:00
We are recruiting for our clients experienced qualified Electricians, Improvers, Semi Skilled, Mates for work on warehousing, industrial process sites, and factories etc Working on electrical systems such as control panels, machinery wiring, lighting, cable tray, armoured cable etc On factory process machinery, tanks, silos, plant, buildings, warehouses, offices etc Quals 16th or 17th Ed Electrical Engineering ideally with 2391 Testing Ideally IPAF or PAL Card CSCS or ECS Cards Pay rates depending on skills and quals from 12 - 14 per hr for Electricians £9 - 10 per hr Improvers £7.50 - £8.50 per hr Semi Skilled or Mates Hours 9 - 12 hrs per day Mon - Fri plus weekends where required Term of Work 1 - 6 weeks plus othe work subject to work load

Support Engineer

2012-05-18T03:01:35+01:00
Support Engineer (Customer Service) Role Our client specialises in the design, manufacture and support of electronic, electromechanical and software systems for the defence, security and aerospace markets worldwide. They are currently looking to recruit Support Engineers within the Customer Services unit to contribute to and further enhance the high standard of support. Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for servicing internal and external support requests, developing product modification and upgrades in collaboration with the design team and where necessary supporting in-field activities and development projects. Main Duties • To enable the business to pro-actively service requests from all customers • To develop upgrade and modification schemes for existing and legacy products. • To contribute to obsolescence planning and management activities. • To maintain, update and manage changes to product specifications, drawings and technical documentation as required in support of the Configuration Controller. • To provide guidance and training to support technicians within the business unit • To manufacture engineering prototypes to support new product development and sales and marketing activities • To calibrate and repair test equipment products as required. • To design, manufacture and verify any specialist test equipment to support the development of products. Personal attributes • A ‘can-do’ attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and see them to completion. • Excellent team player who can be relied upon to consistently produce high quality work • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. • Well organised and self-motivated team player. • Degree or HND in an appropriate Engineering/Technical discipline or equivalent. • Recent experience within a military/defence/aerospace industry would be beneficial • Experience of the product development and support lifecycle would be advantageous Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency

Project Manager

2012-05-18T02:57:00+01:00
Project Manager - Large Numbers of Simultaneous Projects A great opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to work for a leading defence electronics consultancy's key site in Cheltenham. This Project Manager will be working with existing customers covering a large number of upgrades and modifications to existing systems. Your role will be to run this whole product area and manage up to 10 employees. The ideal candidate can come from any industry but must have been external customer facing and worked with large numbers of projects simultaneously. This organisation is a leading innovator of their chosen niche sector and is located in very easy reach of the M5. They hold an outstanding history in the design and development of electronic systems for the defence, security and aerospace markets. This is a large organisation and can offer great long term employment and career prospects. Re-locators are welcome to apply for this global leader and my client can offer assistance to those who qualify. ****** JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Responsibilities * Management of all allocated projects to time and agreed budget. * Work with the Head of Engineering in the definition and co-ordination of the resources required. * Development of close, long term productive and conducive customer relationships. * Development and maintenance of viable plans to achieve milestones, at all times, as required. Requirements * You could come from any industry like Aerospace, Automotive, Telecoms, Mobile communications, Rail or Defence. * However you must have experience of managing more than one project at a time * Excellent team player with well developed leadership skills * Team leader / project management experience with a small technical team. * Broad engineering experience with ideally some commercial or other managerial exposure. ****** As a Project Manager you'll find this role to be both challenging and rewarding, whilst providing a brilliant chance to join a growing, successful organisation. The company offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as great prospects for career progression. Due to the nature of the work at this site, applicants must be capable of achieving SC level UK security clearance. Current clearance is not a requirement. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Mechanical Engineer

2012-05-18T02:56:02+01:00
Department: Research, Development Job Summary: * Reporting to the Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for the research, design and development of precision mechanical equipment, from concept to production. Key Responsibilities: To carrying out theoretical, experimental and failure investigations as necessary. To interface with operations to understand future tool requirements. To develop and continuously improve the capability of the research team To service large high value hydraulic rams. To complete reports, from the rig down to component level. Knowledge, skills, work experience, competency & qualifications Essential Requirements: * Mechanical Engineering Background * Experience in high precision engineering environment * Service of hydraulic units * Good communication * Self motivated/ability to exercise initiative/good starter finisher * Analytical and a good problem solver Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Chef de Partie Michelin Star Venue

2012-05-18T02:47:37+01:00
My Client, a stunning hotel which boasts 3 Rosettes and a Michelin Star, are looking for a talented Chef DE Partie to join their brigade of 12 Chefs. You will be experienced in the sauce and fish sections and be able to run the section confidently and efficiently. You will have at least 3 years experience as a chef within a multi rosette establishment and hold professional qualifications. You will be professional, passionate and have an eye for detail, and looking to further your career within an established, well known and luxury country house hotel. If you think this sounds like you then please email your CV to be considered for an immediate trial. This really is an exciting opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie to join a team who share the same passion, values and flair for excellent food. Abraxa Staff is an equal opportnities employer and is acting as agency for the above role

Automotive Service Reception / Customer Service - Cheltenham

2012-05-18T02:47:06+01:00
Automotive Service Receptionist / Customer Service Advisor - Cheltenham We are currently seeking to recruit an Automotive Service Receptionist / Customer Service Advisor to work within one of our busy accident repair centres. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with customers (both face-to-face and over the telephone), booking vehicles in for repair work, issuing courtesy cars and dealing with all associated paper work. About you: With strong customer service skills, you will be confident in your ability to deal with a wide range of people in a friendly and professional manner. You will be IT literate and plan and prioritise your workload effectively to ensure that tasks are completed on time and customers are attended to promptly. You will also have previous experience within the Motor trade. About the company: Nationwide Crash Repair Centres is the UKs largest independent group of accident repair centres. We operate from over 70 sites across England, Scotland and Wales and employ more than 2,000 members of staff. We offer outstanding levels of service to our customers and outstanding opportunities to our employees. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this position and are seeking an enjoyable and rewarding career, please apply online (click on the 'Apply' button below). Strictly No Agencies. Unsolicited approaches will not be considered. Any enquiries from recruitment agencies must go through the HR & Recruitment department at all times

Accounts Assistant

2012-05-18T02:43:40+01:00
A well established organisation in central Cheltenham requires an Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts department. You will be expected to run payroll for approximately 50 people, including processing commission and bonuses, ensure all starters and leavers paperwork is issued and recorded correctly on the system, be responsible for purchase ledger inlcuding invoicing. You will also get involved with litigation administration as well as ensuring petty cash is reconciled and kept up to date. It is essential that you have previous payroll and purchase ledger experience within a busy accounts team with knowledge of invoicing. Excellent knowledge of Excel and Sage would be ideal with previous working knowledge of Word and Outlook also. You will have a confident telephone manner with good problem solving skills and enjoy working in a pressurised environment where deadlines are paramount. Meridian Business Support are acting on behalf of our Clients as a Recruitment Agency

Web Fashion Photographer

2012-05-17T03:24:50+01:00
Web Fashion Photographer Location - Gloucestershire Salary - £25,000 Web Fashion Photographer required for our client a prestigious Gloucestershire based organisation. The successful Web Fashion Photographer will be responsible for: running studio shoot days; building good rapport with models; involved with image processing; using an extensive range of technical equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software; maintenance of essential photographic equipment. Essential skills: minimum of 2 years experience in a photographic studio - ideally fashion based; location shooting experience would be an advantage; strong knowledge of Photoshop, Aperture and Capture Software; strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail; able to maintain large archives of work; strong communication skills and able to build good working relationships. For more information please email your CV ASAP. We experience very high response rates to our vacancy advertisements. We do not however feel this is any excuse for not acknowledging your application and as part of our total candidate care initiative we will always endeavour to do so. If you have not heard from us 4 working days from the date of your application please contact us for an explanation. Enjoy Recruitment Group acts as an employment agency and as an employment business as defined by the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. Enjoy Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer and offers a free and confidential service to candidates.Enjoy Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Online Experience Executive

2012-05-17T03:24:50+01:00
Online Experience Executive Location - Cheltenham Salary - £32,000 Term - 3 Month Contract Online Experience Executive required for our client a prestigious organisation based in Cheltenham. The successful Online Experience Executive will be responsible for: manage the user experience across all web offerings; implementing new functionality and campaigns; implement accessibility policies and guidelines; commit to reaching and maintaining agreed standards; contribute to online experience strategies; manage a programme of usability testing; manage relationships with key suppliers; work closely with editorial and social media teams. Essential skills include: development of websites and mobile platforms (through the whole lifecycle); usability testing including remote testing tools ; user experience design - development of wire frames and prototypes - Visio and Axure; google analytics; accessibility standards, policies and processes; management of web development projects; strong organisational skills; proven experience of developing and launching complex online projects; expertise in using content management systems; SEO. For more information please email your CV ASAP. We experience very high response rates to our vacancy advertisements. We do not however feel this is any excuse for not acknowledging your application and as part of our total candidate care initiative we will always endeavour to do so. If you have not heard from us 4 working days from the date of your application please contact us for an explanation. Enjoy Recruitment Group acts as an employment agency and as an employment business as defined by the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. Enjoy Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer and offers a free and confidential service to candidates.Enjoy Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Sales Manager

2012-05-17T03:24:08+01:00
My client in Cheltenham is looking for a Sales Manager to work within electronics, by promoting, selling and delivery of these products and service solutions to new and existing clients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -Accountable for the successful sale management of assigned markets, territories and customers to achieve order intake. -Management and direction of Key account managers to support allocated territories, agreeing targets with the director of sales and performance monitoring -Individual customer account plans -Forecast data for all opportunities in assigned territories -Collection and reports of market trends -Provide success/opportunities/failures and threats report on a weekly basis QUALIFICATIONS: -Degree education or equivalent -Extensive sales experience -Excellent negotiator / communicator -Experience of marketing communications management -Advance computer literacy DESIRABLE: -Defence industry background -Electronics or engineering background ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: -Must hold a full UK driving licence -International travel may be required If you are interested in this position, please send your CV Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

IT Asset Manager

2012-05-17T03:15:27+01:00
IT Asset Manager Salary: Flexible dependent upon experience Location: Cheltenham preferable however this is flexible for the right candidate The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading business process outsourcing company. Our goal is simple - to help our diverse customer base of public and private sector clients improve service to their customers. At Capita Group we aim to attract, develop and retain talented people. As an employer we seek to ensure we invest in you for the long term. We've created an environment which empowers individuals and rewards performance as well as focusing on a healthy work life balance. This is an exceptionally exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the running of a high profile part of Capita's core business. Capita Life and Pensions are looking to create an IT Asset Management team. The IT Asset Manager will be the figurehead for this team defining the strategy, introducing best practice and ensuring that both are implemented efficiently across the business. Key elements of this role will include * To own, manage and develop Capita Life and Pensions IT Asset Management function * To support Capita Life and Pensions in meeting commercial and financial objectives across the division * To ensure that IT Asset Management is delivered in line with Capita L&P policy, process, procedure and contract obligations * Ensuring software license compliance for the division through effective Software Asset Management * Establish ongoing policies and procedures to ensure CLPS can recognise the long term benefits of effective ITAM * Maximise the potential and performance of all IT Assets * Uncover savings through process improvement * Own and control CLPS IT Asset Inventory * Report on process and statistical information to senior executives Essential skills and experience Significant experience of leading an ITAM function within a large organisation Experience of Software Asset Management and IT Configuration Management Experience of working within an enterprise level infrastructure IT environment that is process driven. Familiarity of ITIL ITAM practices and/or relevant qualifications. Desirable skills and experience A background in either the finance or life and pensions sector Proven track record of setting up asset management functions from conceptualisation to implementation Personal Attributes The candidate must be comfortable to give presentations to senior management level and customers alike. Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels The ability to travel across the UK visiting Capita Life and Pensions sites Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation. Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us

DBA - Database Administrator

2012-05-17T03:15:25+01:00
DBA required for a permanent post in a fast paced working environment in Cheltenham. As the Database Administrator you will be required to deliver work to agreed budgets and timescales, report on progress and issues/risks in a timely manner, maintain accurate working records and documents in line with company standards. You will be tasked with Development Support duties consisting of development, testing and implementation of applications. Administer the data access control and procedures to ensure adherence to the data protection act and internal and external audit requirements. You will also be responsible for carrying out production / pre production support. This role would benefit someone with previous experience in Life and pensions & mortgage applications, but is not a necessity experience for this role. Skills required for this role: Technical *Demonstrable SQL Server knowledge, version 2000/2005/2008 *Experienced user of SQL Server client toolset *Good SQL language skills (transact SQL) *Experience of using monitoring tools e.g. Windows Performance monitor *Working experience of Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 OS *Familiar with Data Models and tools *Knowledge of Client Server and N-Tier Architectures, IIS, COM *Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. *Familiar with software development process and life cycle Successful candidates will be contacted immediately

Info-Security Consultant

2012-05-17T03:14:11+01:00
As a Consultant you will be expected to travel across the UK to client sites and be able to commute to the South West at least 3 days per week. In addition candidates will have excellent oral and written communications skills, be familiar with briefing senior managers, and have experience of leading on project bids and of developing new clients. Applicants will have significant experience on multiple projects and have a proven track record of delivery in the HMG IA field covering specifically, identification of risk and appropriate security controls through the use of HMG IS1 and the production of all related accreditation documentation. Recent experience as a Security Assurance Coordinator within a project will be a positive advantage. Applicants will also have experience of product and system evaluation processes, certification and system accreditation to HMG standards. If you would like any further information please give me a call on 01619243660

Commercial Insurance Underwriter

2012-05-17T02:43:35+01:00
This well established insurance company requires an experienced Commercial Insurance Underwriter to join a busy team. You'll need previous commercial underwriting experience, excellent relationship building skills and a methodical approach. Responsibilities: *Underwrite standard classes of commercial package and/or combined risks in line with your personal authority levels. *Handle mid term adjustments and policy amendments *Deal with all the associated paperwork and reporting Skills and experience required: *Previous commercial underwriting experience is preferred, however candidates with extensive personal underwriting experience will be considered. *Excellent communication skills, high level of accuracy and the ability to work as part of a team is important. Salary: to £20000 - £35000 depending upon experience Hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5.30pm. Alternative Saturdays from 9am to midday. Due to the high volume of responses that we receive for our advertisements we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of forwarding your CV to us, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest and please do not hesitate to forward your CV to us again for other roles matching your skills and experience. Adecco is an employment agency and an equal opportunities employer

Business Process Analyst

2012-05-17T02:43:26+01:00
Business Process Analyst - Finance and Corporate Services Term - 3 - 6 Month Contract Rate - Market Rates Business Process Analyst required for our client a prestigious organisation based in Cheltenham. The successful Business Process Analyst will be working within the Finance and Corporate Services department and will be responsible for: supporting the business by providing process analysis and consultancy to improve operation; identifying efficiencies; reduce costs; manage risk; innovate; grow and leverage talent. Essential skills include: financially experienced with accountancy qualification; LEAN practitioner; experience of delivering change at organisational level; ability to lead projects with Prince 2 qualification; experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders; ability to change embedded behaviours within a business through excellent people skills; must be immediately available. For more information please email your CV ASAP. We experience very high response rates to our vacancy advertisements. We do not however feel this is any excuse for not acknowledging your application and as part of our total candidate care initiative we will always endeavour to do so. If you have not heard from us 4 working days from the date of your application please contact us for an explanation. Enjoy Recruitment Group acts as an employment agency and as an employment business as defined by the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. Enjoy Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer and offers a free and confidential service to candidates Enjoy Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Compliance Monitoring Officer

2012-05-17T02:41:12+01:00
The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading business process outsourcing company. Our goal is simple - to help our huge range of public and private sector clients improve service to their customers. With over 40,000 employees, 20,000 clients and a turnover of over £2.7bn, Capita continues to grow year on year. Our capabilities include customer and administration services, IT services and financial services. The Role To monitor and report on the compliance of CLPRS with FSA, or local Regulator, other regulatory requirements and internal Capita policies (where appropriate) in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan. Provide specialist advice and guidance to the business in respect of non-compliance and potential improvements. * To carry out the Compliance Monitoring Plan * To maintain the CLPRS Compliance Monitoring Procedures and methodologies * To engage with the BUS teams to ensure that relevant regulatory risks to the business are identified and addressed during monitoring. * Interpret and apply relevant regulatory guidance to the business areas and provide practical alternative solutions to the business where standards are deemed to be deficient. * To complete reports of monitoring findings are completed, including suggestions for relevant remedial actions. * To report on progress against plan and outstanding actions for governance or otherwise as required. * To undertake ad hoc compliance monitoring as and when requested by the Compliance Director and / or line Manager and provide reports of findings and any suggested remedial actions. *To maintain and develop relationships with key business customers whilst retaining the independent status required of a monitoring function. Your Experience FPC or equivalent desirable. Minimum Certificate in Financial Planning (level 1) or contractual commitment to achieve this within 12 months Knowledge of UK financial services regulatory requirements - especially, but not limited to, the FSA. Knowledge of Life & Pensions market, products and procedures, appropriate to the role. *You will be required to undertake a CRB and Credit check to work within an FSA regulated business. Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation. Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us

RGN ( Night Shifts) Needed in Gloucestershire

2012-05-16T03:49:33+01:00
A large care home organisation is seeking qualified RGNs in Dementia care to work at their large sized unit in Gloucestershire. This well facilitated home conveniently located, providing first class service to its clients and also great career opportunities to its staff. As an applicant you will need to possess an up to date NMC and a minimum years worth of working history with Dementia care. To apply simply send us your CV through the link provided or give us a call on (Apply online only)

Software Engineer

2012-05-16T03:35:32+01:00
Location: Gloucestershire (Glous,Glos,Gloucs) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £22,000 - £85,000 Software Engineer - Java or C++ Location: Cheltenham/Gloucester Job Description: The candidate will assist in the definition, procurement, and stand up of a software development environment for the programme. The selected Software Engineer will be responsible for a range of software engineering tasks, which include assisting with requirements analysis, software design, implementation, and software testing. The selected Software Engineer will support integration and test activities in support of system upgrades and deployments. The successful Software Engineer will be involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards, test activities, the evaluation of interfaces between hardware and software, operational requirements, and defining the characteristics of overall system infrastructures. The position will be full-time within the existing team developing cutting edge software and cyber solutions. The position requires a programming knowledge in either Java or C++, and a conceptual awareness of information security topics such as intrusion detection, system hardening, incident response, and computer forensics will be welcomed. Work location is based in the Gloucestershire area. Required Skills: o The Software Engineer will have experience and competence with at least one of the following scripting languages: Java, C/C++ o Knowledge of software configuration management tools and procedures o Software engineering/development experience o Technical writing experience o Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment o Proven ability to learn quickly o Knowledge of following procedures relating to software architecture and design, software integration and test, and requirements verification Desirable skills o Experience with one or more of the following: J2EE, ORACLE, UML, LINUX o Experience with methodologies such as AGILE and KANBAN o Knowledge of RUP o Experience with the design and implementation of a software development environment on a mid-sized program o Experience in the completion of software engineering activities within a government customer environment o Experience with COTS information security products (IDS, Fire)

Embedded Software Engineer - C

2012-05-16T03:22:11+01:00
Embedded Software Engineer - C A leading Electronics business whop operation in a number of precision sectors worldwide, are actively seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. This is a new role due to the team expanding. The main focus of this Embedded Software Engineer role will be to Develop safety critical and non safety critical embedded solutions. Experience of working in the Defence or Aviation sectors would be advantageous, but not essential. The key technical skills needed are as follows: > Solid experience of developing real-time embedded software in C > UML Modelling > Software verification Any exposure to the following would be highly advantageous: > Enterprise Architect > Eclipse > GDB > GCC > LDRA > TestBed > DOORS > DO-178B > IEC61508 > Def Stan 00-56 Demonstrable experience in a similar role is important for this position, as is an excellent academic background an Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related IT or Scientific function is desirable. To be considered for this role you must have full and permanent UK working rights, and the ability to become SC Security cleared. The C&D Group is acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this role. Embedded Software Engineer - C

PHP Developer

2012-05-16T03:18:09+01:00
A fantastic opportunity for a PHP Developer to join this fast growing SAAS based company servicing the legal industry. Their offices are location in a beautiful regency building in the centre of Cheltenham which they also share with a creative digital agency. The successful candidate will have 1+ years experience creating customer back office systems using PHP and who is familiair with Front-end code. You will also ideally have experience working with API's and be able to work in an agile way. They are looking for somebody to be a active member of the team and help shape a very exiting product for new markets and be able to leave their stamp on how the code team develops as the company expands. Qualifications Needed: - 1+ years developing custom php applications - 1+ years working with MYSQL - Good knowledge of HTML and CSS - Experience creating APIs - Ability to learn fast and work in a team - Good Communication Skills Benefits: This company are offering free car parking for the successful candidate

Head of Portfolio Delivery

2012-05-16T03:07:15+01:00
Head of Portfolio Delivery Location - Cheltenham Daily Rate - Market Rates Length of Contract - 6 Months Head of Portfolio Delivery required for a prestigious gloucestershire based company. The successful Head of Portfolio Delivery will be responsible for: leading the portfolio change programmes and projects by ensuring effective portfolio management practices and successful delivery; provide support to portfolio board; ensure the portfolio delivers the corporate strategy; develop portfolio strategy and delivery plan; develop and maintain the portfolio management framework; develop business case for change; undertake investment appraisals; coordinate portfolio prioritisation exercises; develop portfolio critical path; stakeholder engagement at all levels; work with Directors and senior management to implement the portfolio of programmes governance framework; identify improvements to portfolio, programme and project management practices - P3M3 ; PPPM capacity and capability; risk management and issue resolution; benefits management; corporate planning; organisational governance. Essential skills include: Proven track record in Senior Portfolio Management roles - at least 5 years at senior level; experience of working across all business areas in portfolio management capacity; formal portfolio, programme and project management qualifications - MOP , MSP , P3O , Prince 2 , and / or MoR ; strong programme and project management skills and experience of managing and successfully delivering complex multi-strand programmes; experience in a constantly changing environment; operational planning, budgeting and resource allocation within a portfolio management environment; contract management and procurement experience; risk management, issue resolution and contingency planning; complex stakeholder management experience; experience of producing reports for board and senior level; formal techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes; experience of working with TOM's (Target Operating Models) ; process architecture experience. For more information please email your CV ASAP. We experience very high response rates to our vacancy advertisements. We do not however feel this is any excuse for not acknowledging your application and as part of our total candidate care initiative we will always endeavour to do so. If you have not heard from us 4 working days from the date of your application please contact us for an explanation. Enjoy Recruitment Group acts as an employment agency and as an employment business as defined by the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003. Enjoy Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer and offers a free and confidential service to candidatesEnjoy Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer (C++, C#, WPF, .NET and

2012-05-16T02:49:31+01:00
Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer (C++, C#, WPF, .NET and Visual Basic) role is for a software engineer to support the development of new capabilities for an established aircraft systems test application. Working as part of a small team, you will liaise with customers to understand their requirements, and design, implement and test software components to meet their requirements. Essential Responsibilities: Analyze requirements, design and implement software in C++, adhering to business standards and procedures Produce documentation for the software from original requirements through to formal release procedures Work closely with other engineering teams, partners and vendors to ensure inter-operability and reuse Participate actively in design and code reviews Verify and pro-actively modify solutions during integration testing Participate in technical discussions with customers to identify requirements and specifications Support the integration and commissioning of the software with test hardware and units-under-test. Qualifications/Requirements: Degree from an accredited university or college in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar level of knowledge and experience. Experience of C++ software development for Windows PC platform Experience of working within software quality control and quality assurance processes Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles Willingness and motivation to learn new processes and tools Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues Desired Characteristics: Embarcadero C++ Builder and Microsoft Visual Studio C#, WPF, .NET and Visual Basic Dimensions Willingness to provide technical mentoring for more junior software engineers Experience of technical discussions with customers to identify requirements and specifications Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles Benefits Include: Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Flexible Benefits Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Software Certification & Airworthiness Engineer (DO178B/ DO254)

2012-05-16T02:48:22+01:00
Software Certification & Airworthiness Engineer - Certification & Airworthiness department is a complimentary function to Safety and Developmental Quality. Its primary role is to ensure the compliance of products and systems to the applicable regulatory requirements. The department works within a dual framework to enable the finding of compliance where appropriate delegation exists or to support programs to show compliance where external approval is necessary. Software Certification & Airworthiness Engineer provides certification planning & regulatory compliance oversight for assigned projects & products, & demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, & processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop & execute objectives for self & others, & have the ability to effect short-term & some long-term business goals. Responsibilities: * Works with programs to ensure development of aviation software and complex electronics complies with applicable regulation and associated guidance material. * Assist in determining certification strategy and certification basis of products and support compliance planning and determination of means of compliance * Provides the interpretation of regulatory material to program staff * Provides support to develop compliance plans * Performs internal regulatory review readiness audits for Software (DO178B) and/or Complex Hardware (DO254) * Acts as focal for collaboration with Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) and Regulatory Agencies * Assess changes to approved/certified products to determine whether minor or major * Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project * Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures * Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments * Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews * Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Key Requirements: * Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Or similar level of knowledge and experience. * Demonstrable experience on civil aerospace programs including Development Assurance Level A ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: * Ability and Availability to travel including the US & China * English fluency Desired Characteristics: * Understanding of the aircraft systems engineering and civil certification lifecycles * Familiarity with major aircraft subsystems, particularly Avionics & Power and associated regulations as well as DO178B or DO254 * Solid oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Customer Advisor

2012-05-15T03:23:58+01:00
Customer Advisor Vacancies New Store Opening! A number of vacancies have arisen for part time Customer Advisors at our new store located in Cheltenham the vacancy will include weekend working on a rotational basis and the number of hours tor be worked are flexible dependant on an individuals circumstances. When you are scheduled to work a Saturday or Sunday a day off during the week will be allocated if appropriate. Hourly rate starts at £6.27 per hour rising to £6.65 per hour after successful completion of probationary period. Hotter Shoes was set up in 1959 and have been designing and making footwear now for 50 years! Since then product innovation, world class production facilities and continual reinvestment in the business has seen our shoe collections expand beyond all recognition and our circle of Hotter friends grow by hundreds of thousands each year. Now is an exciting time to join Hotter Shoes as we are planning significant growth over the next two years and are currently embarking on a new store opening programme. Role: Reporting to the Store Manager your key responsibility will be to deliver measurable excellence in Customer Service by delivering high quality customer care in an efficient & customer- friendly manner. Main Duties:

To have the ability to approach customers and welcome them into a friendly inviting atmosphere at the first opportunity

To understand the products and have the ability to sell the benefits

To use selling skills to up-sell & cross-sell, seeking opportunities to boost the sale from either selling additional products, of offering sundry items

To be an excellent communicator with the ability to make the customer feel at ease with the shopping experience

To be able to merchandise goods effectively

To be competent at measuring/fitting shoes (this would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided)

To assist the customer to make a final decision and encourage future business

Kitchen Design / Showroom Desinger Consultant

2012-05-15T03:23:50+01:00
Showroom Design Consultant, Great Bonus potential Cheltenham, Gloucestershire With more than 300 retail outlets and a commitment to refurbishing and enhancing many showrooms over the next two years, exciting design consultant opportunities really do exist for you. Their continuing success is based on a new executive team delivering an entirely customer and people led focus through their regional and store teams. My client now requires a talented and experienced showroom kitchen & bathroom designer in Cheltenham. As a showroom designer you will help to deliver a fantastic consultative design service from start to finish for customers. You must be able to think on your feet, plan strategically, know how to get things done - and above all, have a hunger and desire to achieve challenging targets whilst not compromising on the customer experience.. Reporting to the Showroom Manager, you'll be responsible for designing and selling kitchens, bathrooms and furniture and big ticket seasonal goods through listening to and understanding what customers want and selling them their dream. You'll lead the sales focused service vision by proactively managing and driving your own day, while communicating and implementing the operating plan to drive strategy and ultimately sales and service. This is no ordinary role, but then you're no ordinary person. You are customer-focused and commercially aware, with a can-do attitude and passion for excellence that drives a real desire to boost the bottom line by increasing turnover and delivering the complete bespoke service and experience for customers. A superb communicator and designer, you'll understand how to juggle the twin goals of hitting growth targets and maintaining superb customer satisfaction. If you are frustrated at lack of opportunity or being rewarded with a salary you feel you deserve and are an experienced design consultant who thrives on exceeding customer expectations and driving sales whilst managing costs then I want to hear from you. Please only apply for this role if you are from a showroom background, have experience of designing kitchens or bathrooms and are proficient on CAD. The opportunity to get into larger management roles have never been closer! Interviews will be held immediately for successful applicants. For further information on this and other exciting retail opportunities please mail your CV or call Gareth Thomas on (Apply online only). This vacancy is being handled by Randstad Retail. Randstad Retail is the retail specialist division of Randstad, who act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales no 6438552 as Randstad Retail Ltd. Registered office address First Floor, Regent Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Beds, LU4 8SB. In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide Randstad with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Customer Advisors

2012-05-15T03:23:35+01:00
NEW STORE OPENING – CUSTOMER ADVISORS – VARIOUS PART TIME CONTRACTS £6.27 per hour rising to £6.65 per hour upon successful completion of probationary period JOB ROLE You will ideally have an understanding and background of one to one customer service and selling a specialised and quality product, combined with experience of working within a retail store with pace and volume. A passion for achieving sales and delivering fantastic customer service is a must. This brand continues to go from strength to strength, and is a great choice for anyone wanting to further their retail career by joining a stable and progressive retailer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Creating a welcoming store environment for customers • Delivering outstanding customer service encouraging repeat custom • To seek opportunities to add on sales and cross sell products • Help towards achieving store targets • Maintain store and visual merchandising standards to the highest possible levels • Ensure that product knowledge is of the highest possible level in order to drive sales IDEAL CANDIDATE • Ideally have worked in a customer facing sales environment • Passionate about meeting customer expectations • Ability to meet and exceed targets • A team player This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, award winning specialist retail recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with, our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalized recruitment service of the highest quality. Apply for this role now, find us online or call our dedicated hotline on (Apply online only): • Web: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Linked-In

Export Administrator

2012-05-15T03:21:10+01:00
Commercial Export Administrator Cheltenham £18,500 plus 33 days holiday and Medical Insurance An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and outgoing Commercial Administrator within the Export Office of a Global Manufacturing company. Providing a high level of customer service by telephone, email and online channels you will also be responsible for the following duties:

Provide sales and administration support to the Export team, distributors and overseas contacts

Handle incoming enquiries and commercial matters

Process and progress orders

Work within a team environment

Use J D Edwards software

Process invoices

Provide quotations Essential Skills include:

Experience within Export Administration

Knowledge of J D Edwards systems Ideal candidates will have worked in a similar role. For this role we are looking for people with:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solid analytical skills

Ability to acquire and assimilate knowledge quickly

Self-motivated with a very positive attitude

Focussed on providing an excellent service through Customer Service

Excellent organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills and show strong ability to work within a team

Complete discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential material

Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and an ability to prioritise work tasks when under pressure The role also benefits from free parking, a prestigious working environment and a subsidised restaurant. GB Solutions Independent Recruitment Specialists acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. For 10 years GB Solutions has provided an unrivalled service whilst developing a team of specialist consultants providing permanent, contract and temporary staff across a vast number of industries. As a member of the REC we are committed to working to the highest possible standards

Graduate Engineer

2012-05-15T03:17:05+01:00
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Requirements analysis and authoring of specifications accordingly - Software and hardware architecture design and documentation - Digital hardware design, development and test - Test, debug and productionising such designs - Supporting conference testing (EMC/LVD) for such designs SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: - Educated to degree level (2.1 Hons) or higher - Excellent design standards and strong debug skills - High speed digital design skills - Experience of communication/radio systems (desireable) ADDITIONAL: - Candidate must have the flexibility to work in a dynamic company - To approach work with enthusiasm and have a positive attitude - Ability to work solo or part of a team - Able to display a confident, polite and professional attitude at all times - Excellent communication skills Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Continuous Improvement Specialist

2012-05-15T03:09:29+01:00
Role *To manage and develop the continuous improvement process within organisation. *To act as a focal point for all continuous improvement activities on site. *To support and mentor functional improvement champions to manage & deliver a programme of improvement events. *To develop and deliver training material to the business in support of the site continuous improvement plan. *Manage the site continuous improvement plan in support of SC21 initiative. Essential Attributes *Lean and/or Six sigma certified *Experience of managing the change process in a large organisation *Structured analytical approach to problem solving and solution delivery *Experience of the SC21 approach to improvement within the supply chain *Management and development of a continuous improvement structure supporting cultural change *Change management and people management skills *Ability to influence and support key business stakeholders in the improvement process *Ability to challenge current embedded ways of working and culture *Practical implementation of improvement processes within a large organisation Desirable Attributes *Experience of working in production or manufacturing engineering within a large engineered products environment *Experience of using MRP systems and in particular IFS *Background gained in the aerospace or defence sectors *Previous line management experience *ONC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience please send me your CV for immediate consideration

Windows Environment Developer

2012-05-15T03:05:26+01:00
Windows Developer required for a permanent position in a fast paced working environment based in Cheltenham. As the Windows Developer you will be required to be accountable for and deliver test/production application systems, infrastructure & documentation of existing and planned technical architecture, creation and maintenance of information feeds to clients and third parties, building of new client test/production services, participate in Windows-based application software and associated prerequisites. Experience of the following is essential for this role: *Experience of systems development in the areas of investigation and requirements capture, analysis and design; end to end systems management. *Windows environment experience with a good knowledge of ODBC/ADO Connectivity. *Experienced hands on management of systems running Microsoft Transaction Server and Microsoft Internet Information Services. *Must be able to perform basic SQL operations against back-end databases to assist in application monitoring, interfacing and end to end testing. *Experience in at least one project involving a web based solution. *Experience of database integration using MS SQL Server 200-2008. Successful candidates will be contacted immediately

Senior Project Manager

2012-05-15T03:04:14+01:00
KEY PURPOSE: My Client is looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to joint their team in Tewkesbury. You will programme manage the delivery of a portfolio of highly technical products and projects within the defence communications business. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage the programme's budget on behalf of the Defence Electronics Director - Plan the programme and monitor its overall progress/manage risks/resolve issues - Responsible for quality assurance and overall integrity of the programme - Manage third party contributions to the programme as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: - 10 years + experience in programme and projects with a proven track record of delivering to time and budget in a similar role - Experience of preference for delivering high technology products - Full project lifecycle experience including use of formal programme and risk management tools - At least 5 years defence sector experience - Working knowledge of Earned Value Management If this position is for you, please email: Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Project Leader - NPI

2012-05-15T02:50:54+01:00
Project Leader (New Product Intorduction) Location: Cheltenham Salary: Competitive depending on experience We have an opportunity for a Project Leader (NPI) to join a national manufacturer in the Gloucestershire area. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will provide technical engineering support for all manufacturing processes for new product introduction. Responsibilities; * Develop and implement methods for new product introduction (NPD/NPI) * Equipment procurement, development and alterations (CAPEX) * Develop appropriate project/resource plans * Pilot builds, Pre Production Build, NPI * Define and agree project roles for group members * Time studies, standard work, takt time, line balancing and area layout * Process Mapping, Process FMEA and control plan sessions * Develop and monitor manufacturing performance metrics * Manage the engineering team including manufacturing engineers, technicians and support staff * Ability to manage a team, ensuring the development of skills to meet future needs The successful applicant will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline. You will have previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineering position with responsibility for delivering process improvements. This position is on a permanent basis offering a competitive salary plus benefits. If you would like to be considered for this position then please apply online or for more information contact Matt Williams on (Apply online only). Omega Skills: new product development, NPD, NPI, New Product Introduction, lean engineering, continuous improvement, kaizen, process improvement, 5s, pdca, 5 whys, 8 waste, capex, smed, capital expenditure, manufacturing manager, engineering manager, process manager, process improvement manager, six sigma.Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Design Engineer

2012-05-15T02:50:53+01:00
Design Engineer - Cheltenham (£26-29K depending on experience) A vacancy has risen for a Design Engineer to work for a leading Gloucestershire based manufacturer, that design and manufacture on site. As a part of their integral design team you will take design projects from research/concept through to production, managing the complete project life cycle. Their investment in new product ranges is second to none, working to develop the products of the future they enjoy a reputation for bringing some of the most innovative new concepts to the marketplace. Working as a Design Engineer offers the opportunity, not only to design but to develop your designs through to prototyping, testing, analysis and manufacture. You will evaluate markets and carry out necessary research, developing new and existing concepts through to projects. You will be responsible for your own timelines, costs and production specifications, ensuring all aspects of the design cycle are met according to clients design manuals. KEY TASKS: Patent assessment - competitors and concept design. Market evaluation - to create project specification. Design of mechanical and electromechanical products, components and assemblies. Determine and control of costs and timescales. Project management from instigation to successful introduction Validation of design (through prototype and production product testing). Priority setting on project tasks and objectives. Fulfil the duties and responsibilities required and detailed in the Company's Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual. This role is offered on a permanent basis with a salary in the region of £26-29K depending on experience. If you would like to be considered for this position then please apply online attaching a word copy of your CV and a short portfolio. For more information contact Matt Williams (Apply online only) The Following skills/experience are of interest: Project Design, Product Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Design, Catia V5, Solid Works, ProE, Design Research, Testing, Prototyping, 3D Software Design, 2D Design. Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Engineering Geologist - Cheltenham

2012-05-15T02:49:32+01:00
A UK leading ground engineering organisation based near Bristol urgently require an engineering geologist to provide site investigation expertise for their expanding portfolio of work. Applicants must be have a solid academic background preferable degree qualifications are in the following disciplines; BSc Geology, Geoscience or Geochemistry, ideally with MSc Environmental Engineering, Contaminated Land or Engineering Geology. Working on a variety of ground engineering projects the successful candidate will have responsibilities such as: - Design, organisation and monitoring of site investigations - Preparing geotechnical factual reports - Supervision of window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling crews. - Remedial strategy design Candidates should be familiar with in situ testing methods and have up to date knowledge of British standards and Eurocode. The position offers a competitive salary together with bonuses. Interested in this role, please send your CV or call (Apply online only) for an informal chat

Senior Systems Engineer

2012-05-15T02:47:39+01:00
Senior Systems Engineer Location: Cheltenham We have an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a national manufacturer in the Gloucestershire area. Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager you will provide technical support to the development department. You will be responsible for specifying, designing, developing and supplying robust product assembly and test equipment in support of existing manufacturing processes and NPI requirements. Responsibilities * Develop, compile and maintain Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/Servo control systems hardware and software. * Maximise production productivity through the application of innovative engineered solutions. * Support the expansion of a production SQL database and OEE monitoring system. * Project manage the specification, design and implementation of automated solutions * Liaise with all engineering groups to ensure that equipment designs and processes are compatible * Robust validation and verification of equipment * Proactive continuous improvement modifications. Candidate * Degree qualified or equivalent in an engineering related discipline * Experience with automated manufacturing equipment * Preferably worked in a discrete assemble and test environment * Previously delivering increase process performance and productivity * Knowledge of control system hardware including instrumentation, PLC and HMI equipment * Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design The position is permanent position offering a salary in the region of £27-33K depending on experience. If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply online or for more information contact Matt Williams on (Apply online only). Skills list: Maintenance Engineer, Systems, Systems Engineer, Service Engineer, Test, PLC, HMI, Software, Instrumentation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, OEE, Continuous Improvement, SQL Data Bases. Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Chartered Financial Planner

2012-05-15T02:41:46+01:00
Our Client is one of the UK's largest independent private client investment managers. They have 41 offices throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands offering a wide range of financial services and have £24 billion under management. There success is founded on our long track record of helping private clients, trusts, charities and pension funds to create and preserve wealth. With the origins of the firm going back two and a half centuries, our Client has a rich heritage. Our Client is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and has a Premium Listing on the London Stock Exchange. This is the most stringent form of listing in terms of the financial, governance and regulatory requirements or standards available for companies seeking to be included on the FSAs Official List. Also a member of the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS), the wealth management and broking firm trade association. A personal approach to investment that has stood the test of time: The company has grown to become one of the largest independent private client investment managers in the UK. They now look after the investments of around 130,000 clients and manage over £24bn on their behalf. Over the years they have proved ourselves to be a stable, trustworthy advisor whatever the financial climate. Many clients and their families have entrusted with looking after their wealth for generation after generation - a testament to the high quality of personal service provided. Several Investment Managers and other key decision makers also have a long-standing association with the firm, further emphasising the importance placed on continuity and taking the long view. MINIMUM CRITERIA:- - Candidates MUST BE 'CHARTERED' or 'FELLOWSHIP' Qualified - Minimum of 5 years Industry Experience as CF30 - Experience in dealing with Professional Connections - IFA, Wealth or Stock Broking Background - Clear candidate history - A client bank is preferred but not essential Package Covering Cheltenham/Oxford area Basic salary for £60-£90k with an OTE of £150k. Full benefits. Our Client has no ties to any fund managers, banks or financial institutions and are free to search the whole of the marketplace to find the right solutions for our clients. The advice is based on insight from a top-class in-house research team and guided by a clear and consistent investment process. Apply now or call David Fletcher Senior Recruitment Consultant on (Apply online only) for a confidential discussion about the role

Senior Software Team Leader

2012-05-14T02:41:39+01:00
The Software Team Leader is responsible for leading all Software activity across a multi-functional program. In this role you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Responsibilities: Lead the execution of design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements Recommend approaches to meet the technical and program requirements Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, scheduling, and contract commitments Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Provide ongoing requirements scope management and produce estimates for out of scope tasks Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews Provide technical leadership to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization Requirements: Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Experience in engineering Experience in a leadership role within an engineering environment Desired Characteristics: Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to guide and influence others Strong process orientation in approach to work Project management and team organization experience Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to influence others and create cohesive groups Benefits Include: * Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. * Share Option Scheme/ Flexible Benefits * Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Senior Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer (C, C++)

2012-05-14T02:41:39+01:00
Senior Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer (C, C++, Assembler, ADA) is responsible for the design and development of real-time embedded software within an integrated team environment. They demonstrate independence & sound technical judgment to execute on assignments, identifying problems and formulate solutions The Senior Software Engineer takes an innovative approach to problem solving and shares technical knowledge with others in the group, team and across the organization. Responsibilities: Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / program requirements Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Requirements: Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Experience of software design lifecycle within Aerospace or similar controlled industry Experience of design and implementation of real-time embedded software Experience of Software C, C++, Assembler or ADA Experience with target hardware (C167, C269, PowerPC, Coldfire, PIC Microcontroller, TMS320) Characteristics: Experience of Model Based Development using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow Experience developing to RTCA DO-178B / EUROCAE ED-12B Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Good oral and written communication skills Good problem solving and solution building skills Demonstrable success achieving and exceeding internal and external (customer) milestones Benefits Include: Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Flexible Benefits Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Systems Engineer/Avionics

2012-05-14T02:41:38+01:00
Opportunities have arisen for Avionic and Power Systems Engineers, these positions are required to meet increased demand for systems engineering activity on existing and new projects. In this role you will utilise your experience and expertise to solve systems engineering problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals within the aviation industry Responsibilities: * Capturing, understanding and documenting the customer's system requirements * Creating system designs which specify control, display, monitoring and built in test functions for implementation in electronic hardware and software * Creating and performing systems tests You may also be required to: * Design avionic systems architectures in co-operation with aircraft manufacturers * Create model-based designs using state-of-the-art computer aided systems and software engineering tools * Perform system analysis, modelling and simulation * Perform system safety analysis, including hazard assessment and fault tree analysis * Develop requirements for systems test facilities * Define aircraft installation requirements for avionics Requirements: * Previous experience in an avionic, Aircraft Power, automotive or similar embedded systems development environment. * Experience of creating avionic or power system designs, for implementation in hardware and software. * Experience of creating and performing systems tests. * An understanding of embedded software and / or hardware engineering. * Experience of the systems design lifecycle within aerospace or a similar industry Characteristics: * Degree in Engineering or similar level of knowledge or experience. * Project scheduling experience * Six Sigma training * Ability to achieve results in a matrix environment * Ability to understand and implement customer and industry standards * Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment * Ability to engage and build positive relationships with both customers and internal and external employees * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills * It is desired that the candidate be capable of using modeling and simulation tools to model and valiate complex system solutions. * Use of requirements management tools e.g. DOORS * Use of system design and modelling tools, e.g. MATLAB Simulink, SCADE, VAPS, Artisan OOA. * In-depth product knowledge of avionic systems including one or more of the following: Electrical Power Management Systems, Electronic Displays, Data Concentrators, Landing Gear Control Systems, Fuel Gauging Systems. Benefits Include: Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Flexible Benefits Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Junior Safety Engineer (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical)

2012-05-14T02:41:38+01:00
Junior Safety Engineer (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical). The candidate will join the UK Flight Safety RM&T organisation and working within that team be responsible for developing / supporting Avionic Safety RM&T analyses / activities using accepted Aviation industry methods. Responsibilities: * Performing Safety RM&T analyses for a wide range of Avionic, Power & Mechanical products * Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. * Developing Safety RM&T procedures and practices that support the development and continuous improvement of technical products and services * Support the Bid and Proposal process * Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key Requirements: * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or similar level of knowledge and experience. * This is an early career position and the ideal candidate with receive extensive mentoring & support to develop their Safety RM&T skills in support of a wide range of products. Desired Characteristics: * The flexibility to support Avionic, Electrical Power & Mechanical products would be advantageous * Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments * Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues. * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with Engineering policies and procedures Benefits Include: * Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. * Share Option Scheme/ Flexible Benefits * Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Lead In Service Engineer/Technologist/Mechanical/Hydraulic

2012-05-14T02:41:37+01:00
Summary The ideal candidate will possess the unique ability to work under pressure, leading engineering disposition of real-time and sometimes critical customer facing issues. The right candidate will strive to resolve issues impairing the operations/fulfilment teams' ability to deliver while maintaining sound engineering decision-making fundamentals. The lead sustaining engineer works directly with Customers, Manufacturing Engineering, Lab, Assembly / Test, Quality Assurance, and suppliers. Responsibilities: - MRB/PRCR/Concession Engineer Site Focal - Customer designated signatory for authorized concessions - Work directly with customer to define/increase local signatory authorization - Develop/update of engineering portions of internal operating MRB/PRCR/Concession procedures - Assure compliance with internal MRB/PRCR/Concession procedures - Engineering focal for MRB/PRCR/Concession audits - Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain in process development/improvement - Work with Product Improvement Lead to reduce recurring non-conformances and other areas to improve the product - Bring any safety or integrity issues to the attention of their line manager - Perform other duties as required Requirements: - Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar level of knowledge and experience - Proven track record of collaboration / team building - Demonstrated ability to continually improve - Strong interpersonal & organizational skills - Demonstrated ability of analytical & problem-solving skills - Proven track record of success in similar roles within the aviation industry Characteristics: - Significant experience/training with six sigma problem-solving methodology - Experience in a leadership role within engineering - Experience of influencing teams outside direct management authority - Knowledge of processing, precision machining, castings, forgings, military and industry standards - Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and systems - Working knowledge of aircraft hydraulic and actuation components. - Strong oral and written communication skills Benefits Include: * Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. * Share Option Scheme/ Flexible Benefits * Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Executive Recruitment Consultant

2012-05-13T03:02:38+01:00
JOB TITLE:Executive Recruitment Consultant SALARY:£30k - £45k Basic - OTE of c£60 - 80k (uncapped commission scheme)+ Car/Allowance + Flexible Benefits This highly successful executive recruitment consultancy requires a confident, self-motivated individual to help them to develop new business. The company specialises in providing senior managers in the technology sector. Candidates are introduced on a permanent and contract basis and they deal with sme and blue-chip clients across the UK and internationally. The emphasis on this role will be to develop new business and build relationships with new clients. In addition you will manage some existing business and offer a professional, consultative service to candidates. It will also be important to optimise networking opportunities, manage specific recruitment campaigns and undertake sales presentations. The role will involve working on contract, permanent and search assignments. You will receive full training and benefit from the support of a team of resourcers. Suitable candidates will have a successful background in a service based sales environment. Recruitment experience will be advantageous but this is not essential.. An interest in IT/technology is important but you do not need to have worked in this sector before. A pro-active and highly motivated attitude is crucial. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also key. The confidence and gravitas to deal with senior management will be vital as is the ability to self manage your time and prioritise your workload. This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their own 'business'. Support and training will be provided by the company to encourage your development. There is excellent earning potential and the chance to work in a sociable and friendly team. For a high achiever the career prospects are superb with progression to a senior management role and influence in the running of the company. Adecco is an employment agency and an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of responses to our advertising we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. If you have not heard from us within 4 working days then please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

2012-05-13T02:52:27+01:00
We offer a career development opportunity for a graduate Mechanical Engineer with one or more year's experience in industry of mechanical project / design engineering using 3D modelling, preferably SolidWorks. You will report to and be mentored by our Chief Project Engineer, receive full training on our products and rapidly become a crucial member of our design team. THE COMPANY: Headquartered in Worcestershire we have for the last 30 years designed and manufactured engine and vehicle testing technology with hardware and software solutions that cover the complete range of automotive test applications. We supply systems ranging from a new control and data logging system for an existing test cell through to a new turnkey test cell complete with dynamometer, engine cooling systems and cell ventilation systems. Our customers include BP, Cosworth, Delphi, Ford, JCB, MIRA, Perkins, Prodrive, and Proton. We are in a period of growth and change which gives rise to this key appointment. THE ROLE: As a project engineer you will receive a customer order and: use 3D modelling on SolidWorks to prepare designs for manufacture of special purpose machinery, fabrications and ventilation equipment, generate project BoMs, and identify any capital or specific equipment required and instruct procurement accordingly. You will manage and technically support the build phase and the test, inspection and dispatch phases of the contract, prepare mechanical design drawings and generation of an installation BoM, and manage the installation phase until handover to the client. THE PERSON: You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above) with 3D and 2D modelling design experience preferably using SolidWorks and AutoCAD and be IT literate particularly in Word and Excel. You will have one or more year's relevant experience gained in industry via work placements or employment. THE BENEFITS: It is anticipated that the salary will be in the range £28k to £32k plus all the usual benefits you would expect from a first-class employer. We are based in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to a famous beauty spot with scenic views over Herefordshire and Worcestershire overlooking the River Severn and the Cotswolds beyond. The opportunity is commutable from Alcester, Bromsgrove, Bromyard, Cheltenham, Droitwich, Evesham, Gloucester, Hereford, Kidderminster, Ledbury, Leominster, Malvern, Pershore, Redditch, Ross-on-Wye, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tewkesbury and Worcester. Above all, you will view this as a career opportunity offering real, early responsibility. We seek an individual with the potential to play a key role in our continuing success and the rewards for achievement will include significant opportunities in a small but growing, international organisation. APPLY NOW: Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant's, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will keep you closely informed on the progress of your application. Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

2012-05-12T03:46:52+01:00
An international supplier to the defence and aerospace sectors are looking to recruit a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead all Procurement and Supply Chain activities. The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for developing and implementing supply chain strategy for two merging businesses. Specific responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain will include: 1. Develop a competent yet agile supply chain to supply a quality product, on time and cost effectively. 2. Develop and manage key supplier relationships and communications. 3. Promote and support design for manufacture and assembly. 4. Work with Engineering, Operations, QA and other departments to achieve Company strategies and objectives. 5. Deliver lean principles and innovation internally and within the supply chain. 6. Achieve optimum value by rationalising the supplier base. 7. Manage a centralised procurement team within a cross functional organisation. 8. Devise procurement initiatives to support the Company strategy. 9. Be a professional strategic negotiator. 10. Define, produce and act upon departmental KPIs. 11. Manage & develop the use of the Company ERP system (IFS). 12. Drive material and service costs down year on year. Applicants for the position should meet the following criteria: 1. Procurement & Supply Chain experience within a defence / aerospace environment 2. Supply Chain Management and supply chain development experience 3. Degree Qualified - desirable 4. CIPS Full Member - desirable 5. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. Barclay Meade is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

CNC Setter

2012-05-12T03:39:48+01:00
Our client is currently seeking a CNC setter turner to join the team. You will be working with Fanuc. This is a fantastic place to work, brand new machinery a clean working environment and a friendly atmosphere. The role will be on days from 8 - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8 - 1pm on a Friday. This can be a temporary or permanent opportunity. Please call Sam, Ali or Denee for more details

Administrator

2012-05-12T03:39:47+01:00
Our client is looking for 3 Administrators to join their teams. Must have previous administrative experience. The ideal applicant will have:- High accuracy and good attention to detail Be able to work to deadlines Be able to work in a work managed environment Have strong keyboard skills Have good telephone manner Have letter/ e-mail writing skills Be organised and efficient Be able to learn quickly Due to working within Financial Services a Disclosure will be done prior to starting assignment

Warehouse Sampling Assistant

2012-05-12T03:37:55+01:00
We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Sampling Assistant for our rapidly expanding clien on the outskirts of Cheltenham. The role of the Warehouse Sampling Assistant will involve getting samples in from suppliers and in turn out to agents and distributors. This involves manual labour as well as high levels of administration and document handling. The role is approx. 60% warehouse 40% administrative based. Duties of the Warehouse Sampling Assistant will include:

Working closely with the Warehouse Sampling Manager

Picking goods and preparing samples for despatch

Organising samples and arranging deliveries

Tracking samples to ensure they have reached their destination and are returned to the warehouse in accordance with agreed timescales

Stock adjusting and counting stock in the warehouse

Creating packing lists and invoices The ideal candidate for the Warehouse Sampling Assistant will have:

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Excellent organisational skills

High standards of communication

Able to work under own initiative

Prepared to go the extra mile working as part of a team Previous experience working in a warehouse is desirable along with some administrative experience. Hours of work will be 8:30am 5:00pm Monday Friday. The company offers 25 days holiday + stats, free parking and other great benefits to be discussed at interview. If this sounds like a company you would be interested in working for and you have the skills required then contact Abi now for more information. Due to the current climate we are receiving a tremendous number of responses to all our vacancies and are inundated with CVs that boast the relevant experience necessary, therefore we are unable to respond personally to every application. If you have not received a response from us within a week, unfortunately your application has not been successful. To help us make sure your application is not missed please ensure the relevant information for the specific role your applying for is clearly stated on your CV. Should your application not be successful we will endeavor to send you an email requesting further information, in order for us to contact you in the future for potential relevant positions, should you not reply to this email, then we will not be in a position to consider you for future roles. As a local Recruitment Agency you will be required to attend a meeting with ourselves at our offices in Cheltenham prior to your details being passed onto our clients. Candidates need only apply if you are within an hour of a Gloucestershire postcode or already have plans of relocation to the Gloucestershire area in place

Server Support Engineer – Cheltenham

2012-05-12T03:16:04+01:00
Server Support Engineer - Cheltenham Linux / Server / SQL / MySQL My market leading & currently expanding client, based in Cheltenham have an urgent requirement to recruit a Server Support Engineer (Linux) to provide server administration as well as having good SQL experience as part of the role will include managing & tuning MySQL / SQL databases. They are looking for someone to assist across all aspects of the technical operations function, as well as tasks like rollout of backup solutions, platform migrations etc. You will also be responsible for Server side support including, Analysing performance issues Managing & tuning MySQL databases Configuring web services Configuring network applications Planning Server operating system services Configuring networks Due to the nature of my clients customers, this role does involve a shift pattern (weekdays 7am - 9pm) and weekend work. This role is commutable from Cheltenham , Tewkesbury , Worcester, Gloucester and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an ever expanding company. Salary can be anything up to £30k depending on experience, so if you are interested, please send me your CV now

Storage Team Lead

2012-05-12T03:14:04+01:00
DV Cleared Storage Team Lead - Cheltenham - Perm or Contract - £D.O.E. My client is one of the world's leading consulting, systems integration and outsourcing company. In order to consolidate resources in their Storage Team and maximise service delivery levels they are looking to recruit a storage team lead to be based in Cheltenham. You will work in the storage engineering team as a technically proficient storage Team Lead, reporting to the UK Storage Manager. You will need to have good customer focus, interpersonal skills and be able to maintain a relationship with other staff, particularly storage engineers and Service Executives. You will need to have good technical abilities along with Managing a small team, where there is an approximate 50/50 split of your time between technical work and Team Management. Due to the nature of IT, escalations will occur, and to this end crisis management skills are needed, in addition the ability to adapt quickly to ever changing priorities. Day to day you will also have involvement in: *Provide technical support for incidents, problems and escalations passed on by 1st level operations staff and/or automation and alerts or indeed by other Storage Engineers *Take ownership for incidents and problem resolution and ensure appropriate root cause analysis (RCA) is performed to permanently remove the issue and avoid repeat failures. *Ensure the storage estate remains operable and supportable. *Review storage processes and procedures and highlight areas for improvement. Produce and maintain documentation, working with the Storage Consultants and Storage Project Engineers where required, to document improvements and publish revised documentation *Support and contribute to storage initiatives, local, regional and global as required. *Ensure no changes are implemented that cause an incident on the estate. *Acceptance of completed project work as per the Physical Technology Model (PTM) and to standard storage technical specification without rework or mistake and ensure the aspects within the control of the storage engineer are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with production acceptance criteria. *Provide data for input to daily service review meetings and attend as required. Candidate Skills To be considered for this role you will have a successful track record in leading a team in a storage environment. In addition you will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Mandatory *Self starting with the ability to take ownership of work, whilst demonstrating persistence in pursuing solutions/fixes and the confidence to challenge thinking and suggest novel approaches to problems *Firm understanding and experience of SAN fabric technologies, carry out scheduled maintenance work, ongoing service improvement and implement best practices. *Previous experience within an Enterprise environment, with a good understanding of HP Hardware and Software including XP arrays and EVA's, If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience please email your CV to me for immediate consideration

Lead Electronic Engineer

2012-05-12T03:10:00+01:00
Role Summary/Purpose The Lead Hardware engineer provides leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will use your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Essential Responsibilities Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project. Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues. Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Qualifications/Requirements A degree or equivalent level of knowledge or experience in electronic engineering or a related subject. Demonstrable experience within an engineering position. A strong technical aptitude in High Speed Digital schematic and PCB design. A strong technical aptitude in FPGA design and verification. Solid oral and written communication skills. Used to working within a recognised quality system. Specification and selection of components. Supplier technical Liaison. Able to clearly formulate and communicate complex design concepts. Having the organisational skills to deliver to budget and schedule with minimal supervision. Able to work effectively in a team environment. Willing to occasionally travel internationally. The skills to identify and develop new approaches and solutions. Ability to interface directly with customers

Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain

2012-05-12T03:04:28+01:00
Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain Job Background With more, and increasingly complex, projects and products to deliver to new and demanding customers and timelines, and procurement spend planned to reach c£50m in 2016, our client requires a fully qualified and experienced Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain to develop and implement the supply chain strategy for our two merging businesses. Responsibilities • Develop a competent yet agile supply chain to supply a quality product, on time and cost effectively. • Develop and manage key supplier relationships and communications. • Proactively promote and support design for manufacture and assembly. • Proactively work with Engineering, Operations, QA and other departments to achieve Company strategies and objectives. • Deliver lean principles and innovation internally and within the supply chain. • Achieve optimum value by rationalising the supplier base. • Manage a centralised procurement team within a cross functional organisation. • Devise procurement initiatives to support the Company strategy. • Be a professional strategic negotiator. • Define, produce and act upon departmental KPIs. • Manage & develop the use of the Company ERP system (IFS). • Drive material and service costs down year on year. Requirements • Degree Qualified. • Demonstrably successful track record in supply chain management and development. Desired • CIPS Full Member. • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. • Minimum 5 years proven track record managing a substantial supply chain within the defence / aerospace or other safety critical industry. • Experience with eProcurement using ERP systems. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency

Software Team Leader/ Supervisor/ Manager – Windows Application

2012-05-12T02:59:46+01:00
Software Team Leader/ Supervisor/ Manager - Windows Application Development is responsible for leading all Software activity across a multi-functional program. Responsibilities: * Lead the execution of design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements * Recommend approaches to meet the technical and program requirements * Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, scheduling, and contract commitments * Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments * Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures * Provide on-going requirements scope management and produce estimates for out of scope tasks * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews * Provide technical leadership to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization Key Requirements: * Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience. * Demonstrated experience of leading requirements capture, design and development efforts and co-ordinating team members within a software engineering environment. * Strong understanding of all areas of the Software Development Lifecycle and appropriate methodologies. * Experience generating and maintaining project plans and risks, and budget tracking and reporting. * Strong oral and written communication skills including the authorship of technical documentation. * Ability to guide and influence others with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. * Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems. * Experience working to formal procedures. * Understanding of Object Oriented programming principles. Desired Characteristics: * Experience of the software design lifecycle developing to D52 and RTCA DO-178B / EUROCAE ED-12B * Understanding of Network protocols * Understanding of HMI key principles * PC Application design and development experience * Outsource management experience * Understanding of export laws * Experience working with remote teams * Strong process orientation in approach to work Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Senior Assembly Technician

2012-05-12T02:50:23+01:00
An experienced production technician is required to support our production team in satisfying our increasing sales. This is a "hands-on" role in our gearbox assembly facility. Role:

Support Production Manager in kitting and stock control

Support Production Manager in managing quality issues

Assembly and test of earth drill gearboxes and trenchers

Diagnosis, repair and test of customer earth drills

Support Assembly and Fabrication supervisors in implementing improvement projects

Maintain work instructions Skills / Experience required:

>5 years experience in mechanical assembly / fitting in a production environment, ideally with hydraulically powered gearboxes

Able to work unsupervised and manage improvement projects

Ideally experienced in Lean manufacturing and 5S in a quality-driven environment

Ideally experience working in an ISO9001 company

Confident PC user, particularly Microsoft Office Opportunity:

To develop skills and experience in a rapidly growing engineering business. This is a permanent position based at our modern premises at Hazleton near Cheltenham. Auger Torque Europe Ltd is an innovative, international engineering business with factories in UK, Australia and China and is driven by its customers requirements. We have created a new standard in the Auger Attachment Market with 70% of sales derived from exports. Salary dependent on skills and experience with regular reviews as knowledge grows

Senior Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer

2012-05-12T02:47:23+01:00
The Senior Engineer is responsible for the design and development of real-time embedded software within an integrated team environment. They demonstrate independence & sound technical judgment to execute on assignments, identifying problems and formulate solutions The Senior Software Engineer takes an innovative approach to problem solving and shares technical knowledge with others in the group, team and across the organization. Essential Responsibilities: * Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / program requirements * Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project * Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures * Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments * Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews * Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Qualifications/Requirements: * Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience * Experience of software design lifecycle within Aerospace or similar controlled industry * Experience of design and implementation of real-time embedded software * Experience of Software C, C++, Assembler or ADA * Experience with target hardware (C167, C269, PowerPC, Coldfire, PIC Microcontroller, TMS320) Desired Characteristics: * Experience of Model Based Development using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow * Experience developing to RTCA DO-178B / EUROCAE ED-12B * Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems * Good oral and written communication skills * Good problem solving and solution building skills * Demonstrable success achieving and exceeding internal and external (customer) milestones Benefits Include: * Good Opportunities for Career Development, Regular Reviews and Career Planning. * Excellent Relocation Package. * Share Option Scheme * Flexible Benefits * Good Location and Working Environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Software Sub-Section Manager

2012-05-12T02:47:17+01:00
Software Sub-Section Manager Role Summary/Purpose: Our Client offer: * Exciting and a variety of leading edge technology * Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning * Competitive salary * Final Salary Pension scheme * Good location and working environment The Sub-Section Manager demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. Essential Responsibilities: - Provide leadership and technical direction for Sub-Section programme tasks and personnel - Establish goals for Sub-Section staff, within framework of Software ECoE technical and financial objectives - Maintain full awareness of efforts within sub-section to assure technical quality excellence, on-time and to budget completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / programme needs - Manage resource supply and demand for Sub-Section, including recruitment of permanent staff, placement of work at global sites and outsource of work packages to suppliers - Support recruitment and training of apprentices, placements (interns) and graduates, to ensure pipeline of software staff - Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organisations and within Sub-Section - Communicate with management on technical, organisational, resource and staff issues - Define roles and responsibilities for sub-section staff - Conduct appraisals, performance management and participate in salary planning - Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counselling - Provide support council and recommendations to Software Section management - Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within Sub-Section Qualifications/Requirements: - Degree from an accredited university/college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience - Direct line management and/or programme/project leadership within an engineering environment Desired Characteristics: - Software team management/organization experience - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills - Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to guide and influence others To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Software Team Leader

2012-05-12T02:47:16+01:00
Software Team Leader The Software Team Leader is responsible for leading all Software activity across a multi-functional program. In this role you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Essential Responsibilities: - Lead the execution of design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements - Recommend approaches to meet the technical and program requirements - Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, scheduling, and contract commitments - Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments - Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures - Provide on-going requirements scope management and produce estimates for out of scope tasks - Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews - Provide technical leadership to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization Qualifications/Requirements: - Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience. - Demonstrated experience of leading requirements capture, design and development efforts and co-ordinating team members within a software engineering environment. - Strong understanding of all areas of the Software Development Lifecycle and appropriate methodologies. - Experience generating and maintaining project plans and risks, and budget tracking and reporting. - Strong oral and written communication skills including the authorship of technical documentation. - Ability to guide and influence others with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. - Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems. - Experience working to formal procedures. - Understanding of Object Oriented programming principles. Desired Characteristics: - Experience of the software design lifecycle developing to D52 and RTCA DO-178B / EUROCAE ED-12B - Understanding of Network protocols - Understanding of HMI key principles - PC Application design and development experience - Outsource management experience - Understanding of export laws - Experience working with remote teams - Strong process orientation in approach to work To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Project Management Leader/ PMO Manager

2012-05-12T02:47:13+01:00
For our growing Avionics organization, we seek a strong Project Management Leader. Due to unprecedented growth and supporting a $7B order book of business projected for 15 - 20 years, your high-impact leadership skills will empower our executive team to meet the business objectives. Help establish and lead the Avionic Systems, supporting a $0.7B+ organization. Providing a high degree of direct interaction across an array of stakeholders, from senior executives, program managers to customers and functional teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic, accomplished Project Management Leader. The PML will provide strategic leadership relative to PM Best Practice and ensure the consistent development, implementation, and management of programs utilizing Company standard practices, policies, procedures and toolsets. We are building an exciting new team highly focussed on project execution and supporting the growth of our business. We work with our customers both, within the Company and beyond, taking responsibility for compliantly delivering the right solutions (for development, production and in-service support). Key Responsibilities: * Championing the Operational and Lifecycle Management (LCM) process and rhythm * Lead, guide and mentor Engineering Project Managers * Supporting program planning and execution * Promote talent development through development programs * Drive succession planning and training initiatives * Managing, mentoring and coaching a team of Project Controllers and Planners Additional Responsibilities: * Lead the communication and review rhythm within the Avionics & Displays businesses. * Continue to develop and improve program management tools, process and procedures to support ongoing operations. * Actively drive programs to achieve critical milestones through the lifecycle of assigned programs * Support the Development / enhancement of transactional processes to gain organizational efficiency * Support driving cost reductions from idea generation through final implementation * Provide support interface between centres of excellence and the project Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. * Demonstrable experience in a program or project management position * Proven skills and experience in a customer interface role Desired Characteristics: * Highly competent in Project / Program Management techniques and software tools) * Prior experience with Lifecycle Management tollgates and principles * Aviation and/or Industry Experience * Ability to develop and communicate program issues effectively at all organizational levels * Ability to influence in a matrix environment * Knowledge of cost system, production planning / control, quality systems, and sourcing functions * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or an MBA * Strong oral and written communication skills * Functional strength with MS Office and database applications * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills * Prior experience with program and scheduling tools Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Systems Engineer (Avionics Systems/ Hawk/ Flight Control)

2012-05-12T02:47:05+01:00
Systems Engineer (Avionics Systems/ Hawk/ Flight Control). Opportunities have arisen for Avionic Systems Engineers, these positions are required to meet increased demand for systems engineering activity on existing and new projects. In this role you will utilise your experience and expertise to solve systems engineering problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals within the aviation industry Responsibilities: * Capturing, understanding and documenting the customer's system requirements * Creating system designs which specify control, display, monitoring and built in test functions for implementation in electronic hardware and software * Creating and performing systems tests You may also be required to: * Design avionic systems architectures in co-operation with aircraft manufacturers * Create model-based designs using state-of-the-art computer aided systems and software engineering tools * Perform avionic system analysis, modelling and simulation * Perform system safety analysis, including hazard assessment and fault tree analysis * Develop requirements for systems test facilities * Define aircraft installation requirements for avionics Requirements: * Previous experience in an avionic, automotive or similar embedded systems development environment. * Experience of creating avionic system designs, for implementation in hardware and software. * Experience of creating and performing systems tests. * An understanding of embedded software and / or hardware engineering. * Experience of the systems design lifecycle within aerospace or a similar industry Desired Characteristics: * Degree in Engineering or similar level of knowledge and experience. * Project scheduling experience * Six Sigma training * Ability to achieve results in a matrix environment * Ability to understand and implement customer and industry standards * Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment * Ability to engage and build positive relationships with both customers and internal and external employees * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills * It is desired that the candidate be capable of using modelling and simulation tools to model and validate complex system solutions. * Use of requirements management tools e.g. DOORS * Use of system design and modelling tools, e.g. MATLAB Simulink, SCADE, VAPS, Artisan OOA. * Use of requirements management tools e.g. DOORS * Use of system design and modelling tools, e.g. MATLAB Simulink, SCADE, VAPS, Artisan OOA. * In-depth product knowledge of avionic systems including one or more of the following: Electrical Power Management Systems, Electronic Displays, Data Concentrators, Landing Gear Control Systems, Fuel Gauging Systems. Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Software Engineering/ Programme/ Department Manager (Embedded S

2012-05-12T02:47:01+01:00
Software Engineering/ Programme/ Department Manager (Embedded Software, Aerospace, Power). This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a growing team of 15 Engineers responsible for an assigned software section. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and people management experience within a technical engineering background. Responsibilities: * Provide leadership and technical direction for Sub-Section programme tasks and personnel * Establish goals for Sub-Section staff, within framework of Software technical and financial objectives * Maintain full awareness of efforts within sub-section to assure technical quality excellence, on-time and to budget completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / programme needs * Manage resource supply and demand for Sub-Section, including recruitment of permanent staff, placement of work at global sites and outsource of work packages to suppliers * Support recruitment and training of apprentices, placements (interns) and graduates, to ensure pipeline of software staff * Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organisations and within Sub-Section * Communicate with management on technical, organisational, resource and staff issues * Define roles and responsibilities for sub-section staff * Conduct appraisals, performance management and participate in salary planning * Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counselling * Provide support council and recommendations to Software Section management * Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within Sub-Section Key Requirements: * Degree from an accredited university/college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience * Direct line management and/or programme/project leadership within an engineering environment * Software team management/organization experience * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills * Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to guide and influence others Benefits: Exciting and a variety of leading edge technology. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain UK MOD security clearance prior to appointment

Software Engineer/ Programmer/ Developer (Real-Time, Embedded

2012-05-12T02:46:51+01:00
Senior Software Engineer/ Programmer/ Developer (Real-Time, Embedded, Aerospace, C, C++, Assembler, Ada) - you will be responsible for the design and development of real-time embedded software within an integrated team environment. You will demonstrate independence and sound technical judgment identify problems and formulate solutions. You will take an innovative approach to problem-solving and share technical knowledge with others in the group, team and across the organisation. Responsibilities: Execute the requirements, design, implementation and verification of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / programme requirements Provide technical guidance and leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Key Requirements: Experience designing and implementing real-time embedded software Experience of software design lifecycle within Aerospace or similar controlled industry Experience of RTCA DO-178B / EUROCAE ED-12B or similar rigorous development standard Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Experience of C, C++, Assembler or Ada Experience of target hardware (C167, C269, PowerPC, Coldfire, PIC Microcontroller, TMS320) Desired Characteristics: Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Good oral and written communication skills Good problem solving and solution building skills Demonstrable success achieving and exceeding internal and external customer milestones Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Excellent Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Configuration Control Specialist

2012-05-12T02:46:21+01:00
We seek a Configuration Control Specialist to manage Configuration Control for our NPI and Legacy programmes. THE COMPANY: We are part of an outstanding global, high technology systems manufacturer. Based on the western edge of the Cotswolds we are a leading manufacturer in our chosen sectors for both commercial and military aircraft customers with turnover exceeding £150m. Our teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world's toughest problems. THE ROLE: You will ensure that all changes represent the best available business solution. You will work closely with project teams to implement proper configuration control as new designs are introduced and participate in all programme reviews to ensure certification milestones are being met. You will take responsibility for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications and execute Configuration Control related to programmes, products or systems that fulfil customer requirements. THE PERSON: Likely to be degree educated in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or having a similar level of knowledge) you will demonstrate experience in a CM, Tech Pubs, Quality, Manufacturing Programmes, Engineering, Production or Spares planning role. You must have working knowledge of Regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA etc.) relating to Aircraft hardware and it would be an advantage if you have experience with Product Data Management (PDM) Systems, Digital Pre-assembly and Digital Mockup systems, and knowledge of airframe ECS / change process requirements and procedures THE BENEFITS: A very competitive salary is negotiable dependent on experience plus final salary pension and all the usual benefits you would expect including relocation assistance where necessary. The agreement of terms is unlikely to be an obstacle in securing the right candidate. We are based in possibly the most complete Regency town in England. Internationally renowned for its breathtaking cultural and sporting festival programmes, it blends history and heritage brilliantly with the modern day. The role is commutable from Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Evesham, Gloucester, Hereford, Monmouth, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stroud, Swindon, Tewkesbury and Worcester. Join us and you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in RandD keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here, you'll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest calibre talent, utilising cutting-edge technology and processes. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join us in reengineering the sky through aviation systems that will impact the globe for generations to come. APPLY NOW: Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant's, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application. Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency

Reliability, Maintainability and Testability Engineer

2012-05-12T02:45:04+01:00
The Reliability and Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Engineer will join the UK Flight Safety RM&T organisation and working within that team be responsible for developing / supporting RM&T analyses / activities in support of a broad Avionic, Power & Mechanical product range using accepted aviation industry methods. Responsibilities: Responsibilities for this position include * Develop avionics RM&T Engineering procedures and practices that support the development and continuous improvement of technical products and services * Mentor and develop junior RM&T Engineers * Posses an understanding of reliability prediction analysis using generally accepted methodology and failure rate sources such as MIL-HDBK-217, Prism, ANSYS reliability modelling or field experience data. * Posses an understanding of maintainability & testability prediction analysis using generally accepted methodology such as MIL-HDBK-470A and MIL-HDBK-472. Have a basic understanding of the testability methods in MIL-STD-1472F and MIL-HDBK-2165. * Support the Bid and Proposal process by developing reliability and testability & maintainability programs specifically designed in response to customer requirements * Coordinate with subcontractors to define reliability and maintainability & testability programs and to oversee their efforts. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams. * Generate M&T requirements and allocate to the system, subsystem and unit levels. * Perform M&T analyses and predictions at the system, subsystem and unit levels. * Mentor and develop junior M&T engineers. Key Requirements: * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or similar level of knowledge and experience. * Understanding and use of Microsoft Office applications, Relex, Reliasoft or related accepted industry reliability prediction applications. * The ideal candidate is expected to have demonstrable experience in a mechanical or electrical engineering position Desired Characteristics: * Masters of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. * Possess a basic understanding of industry accepted reliability testing procedures (HALT and HASS). * Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. * Extensive experience in reliability and maintainability & testability analysis, testing, statistical analysis, and modelling. * Possess a basic understanding of statistical techniques used in solving reliability issues. * Able to read and understand electrical schematics. * Experience working with the design and production of complex electronic/mechanical products. * Possess a basic understanding of the current methodology associated with Highly Accelerated Reliability Test, Highly Accelerated Stress Screening and Physics of Failure Analysis * Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting assigned projects. * Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures. * Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. * Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues. * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. Benefits Include: Pension Scheme. Flexible Benefits Relocation Package. Share Option Scheme Good location and working environment. Good opportunities for career development, regular reviews and career planning. Successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance prior to appointment

Subsurface Summer Placements

2012-05-11T15:36:51+01:00
Thinking about a future in the energy industry? Want to develop your employability skills during your summer? Want to secure a graduate place early? Get ahead of the game, fast-track your personal development and fulfil your potential through a summer placement at Centrica. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company aiming to become the leading integrated energy company. And there’s not much we don’t know about energy – we source, generate, process, store, trade, supply, service and save it, working all over the world, underground and out to sea. Our 10-week Summer Placement programme will give you the chance to explore the business so that you can appreciate the diversity of our organisation and our graduate opportunities. You’ll work closely with the business on projects that will address your development needs, give you a high level of responsibility and enable you to develop the fundamental skills needed for working life. Our support network is second to none, and you’ll also be able to get involved in community and charity work. It really is a win-win situation. You’ll be increasing your employment prospects and, if you perform well, you could leave us with an offer to join our Graduate Programme the following year. We’ll also arrange and pay for accommodation close to your place of work. Exciting placement opportunities are available in the following areas: Subsurface (Geoscientist, Geophysicist, Petroleum Engineer). To apply, you should be either a penultimate year student studying for a relevant Masters degree or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate degree and planning on returning to university to complete a relevant Masters degree. If you can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy find out more and apply by clicking on the link below.

Team Leader / Field Supervisor

2012-05-11T03:44:07+01:00
We are recruiting for a Team Leader / Field Care supervisor for a successful independent domiciliary care company in Cheltenham. The salary for this role starts at £18,500 with regular pay reviews based on performance. We are looking for somebody who has supervisory experience in a domiciliary care company. Initially this post will be a 9 month contract to cover maternity leave however there is a strong possibility at the end of the contract that they will be able to offer an alternative permanent post. They are a large organisation covering a number of counties. The Role This role will involve spending some time in the office at Cheltenham but will mostly be field based. The main responsibilities of this role are to manage the performance of care workers by; - Participating in the delivery of induction to new care staff - Ensure that care workers comply with CQC regulations, company policy and their contract of employment - Carry out regular supervisions with staff - Build good working relationships with staff - Manage the quality of the service provided by care staff - Review Care Plans The Person You will need to have held a supervisory role within a domiciliary care company before. You will need to hold NVQ level 2/3 in care You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage and lead a team of care staff and to be able to work under pressure You will need to have excellent people skills, and demonstrate the capability to manage a busy workload and keep calm under pressure. You MUST be a driver with your own transport, petrol is paid at 34p per mile Interested? Send your CV or click apply below and I'll consider you for the first round of interviews. For more information please call (Apply online only) This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for employment with an excellent company who can offer you great career and training prospects. You may of worked previously as Team leader, Field Supervisor, Senior Carer, Deputy Manager, supervisor

Care Recruitment Co-ordinator- Gloucestershire

2012-05-11T03:43:31+01:00
Care Recruitment Co-ordinator -Gloucestershire. A strong outgoing candidate with good customer service skills and some experience in care is required for this vacancy working for a domiciliary care organisation based in Gloucestershire. candidates who have previous experience working within Domiciliary care would be very advantageous although not essential if you have experience in a care environment. on a day to basis you would be responsible for the recruitment of carers from start to finish and your main duties will include selection and shortlisting of applicants, Conducting face to face and telephone interviews, ensuring all staff are trained to minimum standards and participating in the on call rota. this full time permanent role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a great organisation with a fantastic reputation then please apply now