International Freight Forwarding Apprentice

Are you an experienced Facilities and Health and Safety Manager? Well Qualified in Facilities Management? Want to work for a Large Logistics business?

If so, this opportunity may be for you.

Role: Facilities & Health & Safety Manager

Location: Basildon

Salary: Up To £45K (depending on experience)

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30hrs - 17:30hrs (1-hour unpaid lunch)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Head of HR in the execution of their duties in support of the Managing Directors vision of the company to become more streamlined and competitive.

Maintain an overview of current legislation in all matters Facilities and Health & Safety.

Maintain excellent interdepartmental networks and relationships.

Line Manage and oversee the daily roles and responsibilities for maintenance team

Update and maintain the company Health and Safety and Environmental Policy in conjunction with HSG 65 and communicate it to all staff

Chair the monthly Health and Safety committee meeting with relevant stakeholders

Carry out, record, and communicate all workplace risk assessments and safe systems of work throughout the UK network including COSHH, DSE, and health surveillance

Ensure that all staff receive up to date training within their areas of responsibility and that the company in compliant with its training needs

Record all training-on-training matrix files

Ensure all staff receive training, information, instruction, and supervision on matters relating to H&S in conjunction with the company H&S policy

Investigate, record, and report all workplace accidents, including RIDDOR reporting

Upkeep and manage maintenance schedules for all properties within the UK network

Update the buildings handbook and manage all leases, tenants, utilities, service contracts and suppliers

Day to day management of waste disposal, maintenance and parking and oversee all staff working in facilities

Manage all budgets and regularly review all purchasing to ensure bets value for money

Manage tenders, projects, refurbishment, and procurement ensuring all projects are carried out in accordance with CDM Regulations

Ensure all buildings meet all current regulations in regards to health and Safety including risk assessments

Manage other facilities throughout the U.K. Colnbrook, Coleshill (Tamworth Sept 2022), Manchester & Glasgow

Skills & Qualifications

5 years working in a Facilities Managers role

Foundation degree, HND or degree in facilities management Or

Qualification in engineering, management, or business studies

BIFM qualification

Or Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

IOSH, studying for or already have a NEBOSH general certificate

Problem solving skills

Well organised

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer and client management skills

MS Office, Excel & PowerPoint Skills

Benefits

Holiday commences 20 days Statutory Public Holidays

Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

Private Medical Scheme - eligible to join after one year service (application process required).

Group Personal Pension Plan - after one year service company contributions increase to 9%

Independent Financial Advice - offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.

Death in Service insurance cover equal to three times your annual salary - eligible after 6 months service

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your immediate family members

Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Sports, Movies and much more

Free on-site car parking

Fruit, tea, and coffee provided

Tuesday pays day treats

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to by applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Please email Paul.Hillman@hawk-3.com if you would like to send your CV directly or have any further questions regarding the role.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Are you an experienced Customs Coordinator looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Due to continued growth in the business, our client is looking for an experienced Weekends Customs Coordinator for its team in Basildon

Salary - Competitive

Working hours - Thurs - Monday 08:30 - 17:30

Duties and Responsibilities

- To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.

- Checking & monitoring of Freight/courier invoices for payment ensuring accurate costing, charging to project where applicable in a timely manner

- Co-ordinate and control dispatching of goods

- Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements

- Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost

- Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents, and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities

- Check invoices for both import and export brokerage and liaise with the broker / finance to resolve any invoice / payment issues

- High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets

- Ensuring insurance claims are given to the claims department immediately

- Raising necessary paperwork concerning all movements of Dangerous Goods

- Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC

- Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager

Skills, Experience and Competencies

- Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years' experience)

- Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports

- Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable)

- HMRC amendment and reclaim experience.

- Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other

- Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail

- Able to work independently and as part of a team

- Must be flexible with their working hours.

Company Benefits

20 days annual leave Public holidays

Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household

Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.

After completing six months' service, the clients Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.

After one year's service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required).

After one year's service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan.

Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

Closing date is 22th August 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of its client

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to by applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Administrator?

Would you like to work for one of the largest freights forwarding company in the UK?

If so, this opportunity may be for you.

Role: Purchase Ledger Administrator

Location: Basildon

Salary: Depending on experience (salary range £25,000 - £29,000)

Role Type: Permanent 40/hrs

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30hrs - 17:30hrs (1-hour unpaid lunch)

An opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Clients existing Purchase Ledger team of 3 at their UK headquarters in Basildon, Essex.

Job duties and Responsibilities

Process invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders

Enter purchase invoices onto the accounting system

Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing details within the purchase ledger accounting system

Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements, follow up missing invoices

Assist in the preparation of purchase summaries

Processing BACS payments and preparing cheques

Handling queries

Batching high volumes of invoices

Making Immediate payment requests

Liaising over contra-payments

Courier invoice reconciliation (DHL, UPS DPD)

Maintain overhead reconciliation spreadsheets (telecommunications, office stationery, facilities management)

Production of management information as requested

Production of management information against agreed KPI's.

Make payments for business expense returns

Raising cheques when necessary

Maintaining confidentiality of the department and using discretion where necessary

Skills and Qualifications

The ability to work to monthly deadlines

Proficient in the role of accounting packages and Microsoft Office Packages (Access Dimensions preferable)

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Handle high volumes of invoices and data entry

Good team working skills

Good customer service skills

Benefits

Holiday commences 20 days Statutory Public Holidays.

Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

Private Medical Scheme - eligible to join after one year service (application process required).

Group Personal Pension Plan - after one year service company contributions increase to 9% *conditions apply*

Independent Financial Advice - our client offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.

Death in Service insurance cover equal to three times your annual salary - eligible after 6 months service.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your immediate family members *conditions apply*

Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Sports, Movies and much more.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of its client

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to by applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Crumlin

Job Type: Part Time (24hrs) - 5 hours per day Mon - Thurs - 4 hours on Friday

Salary: Up to £25k per annum (pro-rata £15,385 pa)

Purpose of Role

To support the requirement of production & prototype part purchasing, supplier development and customer/supplier logistical control.

Key Responsibilities:

- Purchase of components to support production, prototype builds, ensuring best value for these specialised components

- Communicate with suppliers on lead times, pricing, delivery dates

- Request quotations & raise purchase orders

- Build and maintain a good relationship with suppliers

- Assist the Purchasing Supervisor in developing existing & new component and tooling suppliers

- Ensure that all Purchase Orders across the business are placed with the best value suppliers

- Ensure that all materials are ordered and managed via the SAGE MRP system aligned to production POs/Schedules/EDIs/Requirements and prototype builds

- Support the Business Unit Project Managers to ensure all purchasing timings are met for new projects

- Management of logistical requirements at both supplier & OEM, ensuring customer & programme delivery expectations are met

- Support the Purchasing Supervisor & Quality Manager in supplier audits for prototype parts and tooling

- Assist the Purchasing Supervisor in ensuring that annual contracts are controlled, and that sufficient timing is generated to allow for the appropriate levels of negotiation

Key Requirements:

- Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives

- Ideally holding a minimum HND in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering (or equivalent) (CIPS accredited would be desirable not essential)

- The ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders across the business

- Experience working in a fast-moving environment

- Ability to read a technical drawing

- Competent in communicating technical requirements to the supply base whilst in-turn issuing succinct feedback to the programme team

- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at all levels

- Excellent communication and negotiating skills

- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills

- Be able to listen and communicate with senior management, suppliers, and staff to a high level

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under frequent changing priorities

- Demonstrated project management experience driving to successful project completion

- Strong financial acumen

- Computer literacy including Word and Excel; Sage 200 experience would be desirable

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Brooke.Gilmore@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Permanent: Mobile Patrol Operative - Birmingham

Hours - 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7

Salary: C £20,500 Competitive commission

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for issuing Parking Charge Notices to vehicles that do not comply with on-site parking regulations. The role will involve working outdoors across various car parks in your designated area. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a large amount of face to face interaction with members of the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide exceptional customer service to their clients and the users of their car parks
• To consistently achieve against KPI's
• To work collaboratively with your team to ensure best practise is shared
• To efficiently plan routes with the use of navigation apps and knowledge of the region
• To patrol car parks in your designated area
• To issue Parking Charge Notices to offending vehicles as per site specifications
• To work with members of the public in a professional manner, even in confrontational situations
• To promptly report any health and safety issues that arise in line with company policy
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of industry standards and display these through your work

Person Specification:

• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Ability to remain professional in difficult situations
• Positive attitude towards their work

Closing date is 9th September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.Gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Permanent: Mobile Patrol Operative - Leicester

Hours - 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7

Salary: C £20,500 Competitive commission

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for issuing Parking Charge Notices to vehicles that do not comply with on-site parking regulations. The role will involve working outdoors across various car parks in your designated area. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a large amount of face to face interaction with members of the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide exceptional customer service to their clients and the users of their car parks
• To consistently achieve against KPI's
• To work collaboratively with your team to ensure best practise is shared
• To efficiently plan routes with the use of navigation apps and knowledge of the region
• To patrol car parks in your designated area
• To issue Parking Charge Notices to offending vehicles as per site specifications
• To work with members of the public in a professional manner, even in confrontational situations
• To promptly report any health and safety issues that arise in line with company policy
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of industry standards and display these through your work

Person Specification:

• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Ability to remain professional in difficult situations
• Positive attitude towards their work

Closing date is 9 th September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.Gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Are you an experienced HR Recruitment Coordinator? Have 4 or more years’ experience in a HR recruitment function? Want to work for a Large Logistics business with good progression opportunity?

If so, this opportunity may be for you.

Role: HR and Recruitment Coordinator

Location: Basildon

Salary: £25 - £28K

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30hrs – 17:30hrs  (1-hour unpaid lunch)

The Role

• Assist the Head of Human Resources, in the execution of their duties in support of the organisations vision to become more competitive
• Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development to reduce costs and become more profitable
• Lead the recruitment and hiring process (preparing and evaluating job descriptions, posting vacancy ads, and managing the hiring process) using ATS platform
• Sourcing applicants for multiple vacancies using various platforms
• Pre-screen suitable candidates and coordinate interviews with Line Managers  
• Put in place initiatives to reduce agency recruitment costs
• Improve and increase direct hires   
• Ensure all starter and leaver checklists are correctly completed
• Ensure (and where necessary complete) all offer letters to new starters and prepare contracts of employment for new employees.  Ensure all references for new employees are requested / received
• Ensure the requesting and maintaining all new IT accounts for new employees and ensuring old accounts are closed
• Apply for and analyse criminal records checks (DBS) for new employee screening
• Assist with general HR administration duties
• Assist with special projects in HR
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for HR function
• Update and maintainin job descriptions
• Assisting & guiding managers with HR related matters, maintain employee relations
• Preparing and amending HR documents where necessary, for e.g. recruitment guides

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience as a HR Recruiter ( 4 years)
• Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Select HR & Bamboo HR
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Personal resilience and the capacity to work effectively and stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrate customer care skills
• Ability to deal with confidential information and maintain confidentiality is essential
• Good team working skills
• Confidentiality & discretion
• Understanding of various HR software systems, like Select HR or any other platforms
• Good understanding of employment law
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
   

Benefits

• Holiday commences 20 days Statutory Public Holidays
• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)
• Private Medical Scheme – eligible to join after one year service (application process required).
• Group Personal Pension Plan - after one year service company contributions increase to 9%
• Independent Financial Advice – offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.
• Death in Service insurance cover equal to three times your annual salary – eligible after 6 months service
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Sports, Movies and much more
• Free on-site car parking
• Fruit, tea, and coffee provided
• Tuesday pays day treats

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to by applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Please email Paul.Hillman@hawk-3.com if you would like to send your CV directly or have any further questions regarding the role.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.