<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Latest Jobs</title><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/index/</link><description>Enjoy the latest job news direct to your RSS aggregator.</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>1440</ttl><item><title>Warehouse Manager</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a world-class distribution organisation providing support to manufacturers across the North East region. <br /><br />They are looking for an experienced Logistics professional to assume responsibility for up to 50 personnel involved in a high volume, fast paced environment. <br /><br />The successful candidate will be fully versed in fast turnround distribution and storage, with a high level of computer literacy. <br /><br />This is an excellent opportunity to join a high profile, progressive company offering career growth and development in the future. <br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/warehouse_manager</link></item><item><title>Warehouse Administrator</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is an international manufacturer of commercial shelving units. They are presently seeking a committed, enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join their team, based at Burnopfield, providing first class customer service to their prestigious clients.</p>
<p>The main purpose of the role is to input parcels and packages onto Carriers systems ready to leave the Warehouse.</p>
<p>To retrieve Proof of Deliveries as and when requested.</p>
<p>To keep filing of POD&rsquo;s up to date.</p>
<p>To produce delivery notes from the internal system.</p>
<p>To organize vehicles with the Carrier companies.</p>
<p>Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am &ndash; 5.00pm and the hourly rate is &pound;6.70 per hour. This is a temporary position for approx 2 months.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/warehouse_administrator</link></item><item><title>Tooling Technician</title><description><![CDATA[<p>My client is part of a world-wide manufacturing group supplying the Automotive sector.&nbsp; They are looking to recruit a permanent addition to the Engineering team.</p>
<p>Applicants&nbsp;should have a background in mechanical engineering, ideally with tool room / tool maintenance experience. <br /></p>
<p>Key tasks will be&nbsp;tool maintenance, manufacture of knife tools, jigs and fixtures, tool blading, grinding, sheet metal tool work.</p>
<p>Tool design &ndash; not essential as training given <br /><br />The successful applicant will&nbsp;be conscientious , flexible, and have a good eye for detail and accuracy as this role requires precision engineering. <br /><br />The company is willing to consider candidates with all levels of experience in this area. <br /><br />Working hours will be&nbsp;shifts -&nbsp;6-2 and 2-10 with occasional night shift&nbsp;<br /><br /></p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/tooling_technician</link></item><item><title>Technical Co-ordinator</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is an international manufacturer of commercial shelving units. They are presently seeking a committed, enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join their team, based at Burnopfield, providing first class customer service to their prestigious clients.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate will be a proven team player yet still able to work to their own initiative. Methodical and organized, you must work to strict deadlines and have the ability to prioritize your own workload. Working from drawings your main duties will be to cost, price, calculate and approve components then issue quotations and tenders. You will then process customer orders to their specific requirements. </p>
<p>Accuracy and attention to detail are of paramount importance. You should be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, preferably with a Business Studies qualification, and be fully IT literate. Previous experience of work in a pressurized customer facing role is advantageous.</p>
<p>This is a permanent position. Hours of work are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Salary - &pound;14-15k</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/technical_co_ordinator</link></item><item><title>Technical Assistant</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the British heating industry, with a record of success that stretches back to the early 1960&apos;s. The product range includes radiators, towel warmers, radiators valves and electronic controls, fan convectors and underfloor heating. </p>
<p>They are looking to recruit a permanent Technical Assistant&nbsp;to work&nbsp;in their&nbsp;in-house Research and Development Department.&nbsp; The successful applicant will be working with a CAD System and therefore experience of using this system is essential.</p>
<p>The role will involve working along side large building contractors to help the design of the&nbsp;heating systems that are to be installed.</p>
<p>This is a trainee role with an opportunity to be put through a funded two year course in Building Services.&nbsp; Our client is looking for the successful candidate to have the drive and ambition to work and develop within engineering industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/technical_assistant</link></item><item><title>Team Leader / Manager</title><description><![CDATA[We are a leading Consultancy in the North East region supplying personnel at all levels to the Manufacturing sector. <br /><br />We are looking to make key appointments to our temporary division where we supply many of the leading employers in the region with high volumes of industrial and warehousing personnel. <br /><br />We believe that in order to meet clients requirements you must understand their business and we have successfully recruited a number of Manufacturing professionals and trained them to become successful recruiters and managers within our business. <br /><br />This is an extremely demanding market sector where customer service and support is paramount to our success. <br />If you are currently looking for a new and challenging opportunity within a new field where you can utilise your manufacturing knowledge to the benefit of our clients please forward your CV. <br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/team_leader___manager</link></item><item><title>Part Time Stock Control Clerk</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is an independent soft drinks company with a tradition of producing premium soft drinks and giving dependable quality and service, having been manufacturing soft drinks for over 100 years, and spring waters since 1993. The success of the company has been based on the simple rule of putting the customer first by giving a personal service that exceeds the customer&rsquo;s expectations and working in partnership in order to develop business for mutual benefit.</p>
<p>Based at their Sunderland Site the successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the stock system ensuring accuracy of both finished goods and raw material stock levels.</p>
<p>Main tasks of the job are the daily recording of production sheets, goods received, stock receipts and stock transfers, stock adjustments that are not processed automatically.</p>
<p>Carry out physical inspection of stocks to agree quantities where there appears to be discrepancies.</p>
<p>Raising Purchase Orders for raw materials to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained to supply normal production requirements.</p>
<p>Progress chasing of outstanding Purchase Orders.</p>
<p>Monitoring of stock levels by regularly running overstock reports and valuations.</p>
<p>Candidates must be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must also be numerate as this job will entail a lot of dealing with numbers, with attention to detail.</p>
<p>Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm (Although hours can be flexible)</p>
<p>Salary &pound;13,000 (Pro Rota)</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/stock_control_assistant</link></item><item><title>Software Design Engineer</title><description><![CDATA[My client is looking to recruit software developers with a minimum of 2 years experience in designing &amp; developing GUI applications written in C, C++ and Visual C++. <br /><br />Knowledge of embedded Operating Systems is an added advantage. <br /><br />The successful candidate will also have proven experience in a Microsoft platform application arena such as Visual Studio, MFC. <br /><br />Additionally, knowledge of image compression such as MPEG2/4, H264 is desirable.]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/software_design_engineer</link></item><item><title>Six Sigma Black Belt (a)</title><description><![CDATA[My client is the Northern Division of a leading manufacturing group, with sites worldwide and a turnover in excess of $1 billion. <br /><br />They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing professional to work between Newcastle and West Yorkshire. <br /><br />Based out of Newcastle, reporting jointly to both Managing Directors the successful applicant will be responsible for the planning, facilitation and completion of Six Sigma projects to enhance operational effectiveness and support the strategic cost reduction objectives of the company. <br /><br />You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering results through project implementation and will have the ability to lead, coach, train and mentor teams in the use of Six Sigma tools and processes. <br /><br />You will be responsible for working with the management teams to create a culture which supports process management and continuous improvement in alignment with company strategy. <br /><br />If you are a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, with post certification experience of managing Black Belt projects and you can demonstrate your experience, contact Carole Spence for more information on this exciting opportunity. <br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/six_sigma_black_belt__a_</link></item><item><title>Six Sigma Black Belt</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our&nbsp;client is the Northern Division of a leading manufacturing group, with sites worldwide and a turnover in excess of $1 billion. <br /><br />They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing professional to work between Newcastle and West Yorkshire. <br /><br />Reporting jointly to both Managing Directors the successful applicant will be responsible for the planning, facilitation and completion of Six Sigma projects to enhance operational effectiveness and support the strategic cost reduction objectives of the company. <br /><br />You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering results through project implementation and will have the ability to lead, coach, train and mentor teams in the use of Six Sigma tools and processes. <br /><br />You will be responsible for working with the management teams to create a culture which supports process management and continuous improvement in alignment with company strategy. <br /><br />If you are a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, with post certification experience of managing Black Belt projects and you can demonstrate your experience, contact Carole Spence for more information regarding&nbsp;this exciting opportunity. </p>
<p><br /><br /></p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/six_sigma_black_belt</link></item><item><title>Shipping Clerk</title><description><![CDATA[My client is the North East division of a leading manufacturing group. They are looking for an experienced Import / Export professional to administer the movement of products in and out of the country in accordance with the company&rsquo;s procedures and to comply with relevant local, country and international law. <br /><br /><br /><br />Key responsibilities and accountabilities: <br /><br /><br /><br />To run and maintain the company&rsquo;s Customs Warehousing system in accordance with Revenue &amp; Customs procedures/law to facilitate the accurate payment of relevant duties and VAT <br /><br /><br />Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example: declarations; licences; month-end declarations <br /><br /><br />Administer the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all UK imports and exports &ndash; i.e. Outward Process Relief (OPR), Supplier Declarations <br /><br /><br />Maintain personal knowledge of all relevant import/export law and procedures; tariffs and duties; licences and restrictions <br /><br /><br />Communicate with import/export and related authorities, and suppliers in all relevant countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities <br /><br /><br />Liaise with Warehousing and Planning departments or others influenced by or reliant upon import/export activities <br /><br /><br />Administer Freight Purchase Order system, including when necessary involvement in price negotiations with Freight providers <br /><br /><br />Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems within the import/export function <br /><br /><br />Enter Third Party Supplier imports onto Inventory system <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/shipping_clerk1</link></item><item><title>Shipping Clerk</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is a UK listed, FTSE support services company. It is an international, market leading speciality plastic and fibre products supplier. <br /><br />They are well invested global business, headquartered in the UK, with 37 manufacturing facilities, 33 distribution outlets and sales offices and four research facilities spread across 23 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. </p>
<p>They are looking to recruit an experienced Shipping Administrator.</p>
<p>Applicants must have experience of importing and exporting materials/goods and will be responsible for: </p>
<ul>
    <li>Preparing full set of export documentation for all markets worldwide, including Electronic Certificate of Origins, EUR 1, ATRs, banking documentation and Letter of Credits </li>
    <li>Managing the booking of transport for domestic and export goods - dealing with freight forwarders and Courier Companies </li>
    <li>Prioritisation of transport loads </li>
    <li>Co-ordination of Customs and Export documentation </li>
    <li>Ensuring finished product reaches customers <br /></li>
</ul>
<p>Successful candidates also require knowledge of the following computer systems:</p>
<ul>
    <li>GTA Export Documentation System </li>
    <li>Fourth Shift System &ndash; Sales Order Processing System </li>
    <li>Microsoft Office &ndash; Word and Excel <br /><br />Salary up to &pound;17,000 pa <br />37 hrs per week <br /></li>
</ul>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/shipping_clerk</link></item><item><title>Shift Manager</title><description><![CDATA[<p>My client is the North East division of an international manufacturing group.</p>
<p>They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing professional to manage a multiple production process and their ancillary operations on a 4 shift system.</p>
<p>You will be responsible for meeting customer delivery and quality expectations whilst maximising and continuously improving manufacturing efficiencies and minimising costs.</p>
<p>Duties are as follows:</p>
<p>Managing the production process to optimise throughput and efficiency whilst minimising waste.</p>
<p>Managing continuous improvements in the key aspects of manufacturing performance and customer service and quality.</p>
<p>Establish consistency in the application of operating standards and as awareness/compliance with safety, health and environmental legislation and Group policy.</p>
<p>Undertake and control production related projects within agreed resource levels and timescales.</p>
<p>Develop, motivate and manage a production team that maximises its performance potential and meets current and future business needs.</p>
<p>Control resource expenditure for labour, direct expense and consumables within the approved budget and provide early indications of any potential variances in order to assist the overall unit&apos;s forecasting.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Implement on an ongoing basis the adoption of best working practices and operational mathods in order to maitain process effeciancy and competitiveness.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/shift_manager</link></item><item><title>Secretary / PA</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client is a leading manufacturer of food packaging. Based at their modern premises in Cramlington the successful candidate will provide full secretarial support to the two Directors.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate will be professional, self motivated, highly organized and efficient with the ability to priorotise their own workload. You should have first class communication skills, a polite telephone manner and a positive attitude to work.</p>
<p>Duties will include:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Screening all incoming telephone calls.</li>
    <li>Taking messages by telephone and email.</li>
    <li>Diary management.</li>
    <li>Confidential correspondence.</li>
    <li>Arranging transport and accommodation.</li>
    <li>Booking meeting rooms, organising refreshments.</li>
    <li>Taking minutes of meetings.</li>
</ul>
<p>Candidates must be fully PC literate with good typing and shorthand speeds.</p>
<p>This is a full time temporary position with excellent permanent prospects. Salary negotiable starting at approx. &pound;8 per hour.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/secretary___pa</link></item><item><title>Sales Manager 1</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a leading supplier of advanced surveillance systems combining a wide portfolio of market leading products and a heritage of two decades of technical integration expertise to create and deliver tailored solutions to clients&apos; security and surveillance challenges. Established supplier and partner relationships provide this organisation with a global reach in thier core markets of Transport, Defence and Emergency services. <br /><br />As a European Sales and Channel Manager you will operate across Europe servicing and developing markets in the Transport and Emergency Services sectors. <br /><br />The ideal candidates will be mobile throughout Europe and will have experience of Sales Management and developing productive channels in these sectors as well as being able to demonstrate achieving success in selling high value technical solutions.]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_manager_1</link></item><item><title>Sales Manager</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a leading manufacturing organisation, part of a group with 12 companies world-wide. <br /><br />They are looking for an experienced Sales Manager who will assume responsibility for developing new business and maximising sales potential within existing clients. <br /><br />The successful applicant will be an experienced Sales professional with excellent leadership skills and will ideally possess a business qualification. <br /><br />This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and rapidly expanding business in a key development role as part of the management team. <br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_manager</link></item><item><title>Sales Executive 3</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a progressive and expanding group providing specialist services to the service sector. They have developed a unique range of products and are considered as market leaders within their industry sector. <br /><br />They are looking for a pro-active and professional individual to develop new business opportunities with companies across the UK. <br /><br />Your role will be to contact prospective clients and develop long standing relationships leading to sales growth and development. <br /><br />Previous experience in an Account Development and Management role will be beneficial.]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_executive_3</link></item><item><title>Sales Executive 2</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a progressive and expanding group providing specialist services to the service sector. <br /><br />They are looking for a pro-active and professional individual with previous experience in the housing market or estate agency to join an extremely successful Sales team. <br /><br />Your role will be to contact prospective clients and develop new business opportunities. <br /><br />This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation offering an innovative product range who are already expanding rapidly across the UK. <br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_executive_2</link></item><item><title>Sales Executive</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a leading UK wide group supplying goods to industry and commerce. <br /><br />They are looking for an experienced Sales professional to represent them in a field sales role across the North East of England. <br /><br />Duties will be as follows: <br /><br />Selling into existing and new Higher Education customers in order to protect existing client base and increase market share. <br /><br />Ensure all current clients are contacted on a regular basis and supplied with any new product information required. <br /><br />Maintain contact throughout the lease or rental of a product and ensure that users are contacted regularly and towards the end of the lease or rental, so as to ensure continued commitment. <br /><br />Production of quarterly management reports for all major contracts in the North of England. <br /><br />To produce monthly forecasting on all business movements in the area and accounts. <br /><br />To identify any risks to clients by competition. <br /><br />To include tender compiling and pricing. <br /><br />Maintaining regular contact with the user base along with all key contacts in the various business sectors in the North area. <br /><br />Introduce our products and penetrate into the printer market sector in the HE sector in the North of England. <br /><br />Build up a database of all clients, including point of contact, location, equipment details, current supplier, end of contract dates and volume usage. <br /><br />To develop the current H.E contracts in the North of England area. <br /><br />To develop all opportunities within the HE sector within the North of England. <br /><br />To develop a business plan and strategy to manage the area and its future development on digital products. <br /><br />To seek out and develop new business opportunities for the future growth of the area. <br /><br />Build relationships with IT Manager within all accounts. <br /><br />Experience required <br /><br />Previous experience of working within the business equipment industry. <br /><br />Product knowledge including analogue and digital. <br /><br />Account Management and customer care skills. <br /><br />Self-starter, able to prioritise tasks and plan customer contacts visits.]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_executive</link></item><item><title>Sales Engineer</title><description><![CDATA[My client is a well respected Engineering company specialising in the delivery of Sheet Metalwork and Fabrication solutions to a range of sectors. <br /><br />They are looking for a commercially astute Engineer to take on a broad based role. <br /><br />Duties are as follows: <br /><br />liaison with customers to determine and record accurate requirements and then process such quotation requests according to company procedures. <br /><br />Follow up quotations in a timely manner to achieve set conversion targets. <br /><br />Develop customer relationships, involving regular customer visits to key existing and development accounts. <br /><br />Assist with customer queries and quality issues. <br /><br />Maintain the customer complaint log and monthly report. <br /><br />Maintain an activity log and monthly report showing number and value of quotations tendered and success rate. <br /><br />Essential Requirements <br /><br />Quotation experience of customer contact in a similar role <br /><br />Good communication skills and a technical background <br /><br />Excellent organisational skills and good time management <br /><br />PC literacy and the ability to operate standard MS Office software <br /><br />The role is ideally suited to a mechanical engineer, who has experience of managing and processing a range of enquiries from new and existing customers. <br /><br />It requires a self motivated and conscientious individual, able to manage their own time effectively to deliver multiple tasks accurately and to tight deadlines. <br /><br />]]></description><link>http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/product/sales_engineer</link></item></channel></rss>
