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.

Internal Sales Support

Outskirts of Cardiff

Permanent Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm (30 min lunch)

Salary £21-25k Negotiable depending on experience

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit an Internal Sales Administrator for our client in a highly specialised niche market. This is a superb opportunity for someone to join a successful and innovative company with potential to progress into Account Management. The office is brand new and in an excellent location.

This is a very busy multi-tasking role which requires excellent communication skills and proven telephone skills in a similar role. Candidates should be highly presentable, educated to degree level with a high level of self-motivation and be articulate and professional.

Your time initially will be spent learning the basics e.g. studying our products, liaising with our UK and foreign customers on the phone and providing all aspects of administration within the office including sales order processing, answering telephone enquiries from customers and suppliers, providing quotes, taking, placing, and organising the despatch of orders including packing and liaising with the technical workshop. You will also provide be involved in maintaining databases and collating data for sales and marketing reports.

Once competent in the above duties, you will take on responsibility under the guidance of sales management for the day-to-day account management of our some of our UK and foreign customer base, as well as working on telemarketing campaigns to promote our products within our niche market. While this is not a sales role, you should be highly competent on the phone and have proven experience in a sales or telemarketing role.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree educated
• At least two year's relevant experience in account management/ telemarketing or telesales role
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• Excellent MS Office Skills.
• Own transport is essential

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

Job Title: Mobile Patrol Operative

Location: Reading

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: 5 days 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £20592 plus bonus/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.

Key Responsible

To provide exceptional customer service to our 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

Special Working Conditions

The postholder will be required to travel extensively and in all weathers. On occasion, the postholder may be required to travel outside of their designated area to support the needs of the business.

Person Specification - Essential Skills

- 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

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.

Job Title: Mobile Patrol Operative

Location: Bristol

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £20592 plus bonus/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.

Key Responsible

To provide exceptional customer service to our 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

Special Working Conditions

The postholder will be required to travel extensively and in all weathers. On occasion, the postholder may be required to travel outside of their designated area to support the needs of the business.

Person Specification - Essential Skills

- 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

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.

Job Title: Mobile Patrol Operative

Location: Luton

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £11.05 per hour

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.

Key Responsible

To provide exceptional customer service to our 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

Special Working Conditions

The postholder will be required to travel extensively and in all weathers. On occasion, the postholder may be required to travel outside of their designated area to support the needs of the business.

Person Specification - Essential Skills

- 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

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.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Cardiff

Job Type: Full Time / Perm

Hours: Mon -Thurs - 08:00 - 16:30 / Friday 08:00 - 14:00

Salary: 23k - 29k DOE

Role Purpose

The Laboratory Technician role is a generalist Laboratory role, conducting day to day testing and monitoring of the chemical production environment as per the testing schedules. Working with the team, the Laboratory Technician will perform the day to day testing and monitoring of samples; escalating issues and concerns as per the escalation process.

Following the agreed testing guidelines as set out within departmental policy, procedures and operational practices, the laboratory technician is responsible to monitor and communicate results from testing in order that technical issues can be prevented and that the environment can be closely monitored to address issues in a timely manner.

This role is vital to support production quality and plating performance for the volume of work as per requirements.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual testing as per the laboratory testing schedule (as per business requirements).

Communicate test fails and escalate issues as per the escalation process.

Make additions to process solutions in a safe manner as per H&S instructions and procedures

Work proactively to support production and inspection making recommendations and suggestions to address test fails in order to close technical issues in a timely manner.

Supporting quality and production during internal and external audits.

To ensure 5S principles are followed; maintaining an environment that supports efficient working and a methodical approach.

To look after laboratory equipment maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility.

To order and maintain stock and resources.

To perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager or as per the requirements of the business.

Performance Measures:

Departmental data (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

Turnaround time for addressing technical issues

Up to date record keeping and supporting documentation

Care for the environment (reduced wastage / 5s work space organisation)

Team worker behaviour (working supportively across departments and within the team - being reliable punctual, adapting, improving and learning)

Safety - observed adherence to the company Health & Safety Procedure

Requirements:

Ability to work methodically and systematically in a laboratory environment

Ability to track and record data using relevant software and systems

A customer focussed "Can-Do" attitude (internal customers - production, quality etc)

Efficient and effective working - managing time to prioritise important deadlines

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - working with others to provide the information they need to complete laboratory tasks and eliminate production delays

Ability Ability to work as part of a team - working flexibly and collaboratively to solve technical issues and exceed departmental targets

to follow and work within laboratory processes and procedures - exercising sound judgement at all times; suggesting operating improvements to support team delivery

Sound literacy and numerical skills

Personal ownership and responsibility for being professional, punctual, consistent and reliable

Knowledge

Strong laboratory knowledge within an industrial / production environment

Ability to take direction, learn and apply knowledge and skills within a changing operating environment

Commitment to learning and the ability to apply knowledge in order to create solutions and resolve technical issues

Experience

Previous experience working in a laboratory within a production environment (required)

Experience working methodically and systematically within a science environment (required)

Experience working in a metallurgical environment (desirable)

• Experience working with scientific data - analysing and monitoring Data

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.

Job Title: Sales Estimator

Location: Outskirts of Cardiff

Job Type: Permanent/Full time

Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5 hours

Salary: Up to 28k

Profile

To effectively manage estimating projects and analyse data to produce accurate quotations for our customers, these include Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Architects. To maintain a high level of customer service through timely and effective communication. To support a culture in which employees take pride in their work, are focussed on customer service, are proactive in finding long term solutions to problems as they arise, are constantly looking for ways to improve the way they work, accept responsibility for their actions, and treat each other with respect.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce quotations for projects using the EPICOR system and issue back to the Commercial Office Supervisor within dedicated timescales.

Communicate regularly with external customers to ensure comprehensive and compliant quotation.

Communicate with internal departments to ensure accuracy of information and timings within the quotation.

Review enquiries to ensure we can supply a compliant quotation within our product range.

Ensure quotations are 100% accurate including relevant margins.

Regular customer contact regarding key quotations

Quote amendments pre and post-sale.

Raise DFA's when required ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ensure certification requirements are adhered to within the quotation.

Answer general technical enquiries ie. specification, certification, building regulations, referring to technical team when required.

Follow all standard operating procedures and processes.

Ensure KPI's are fulfilled.

Competencies:

Ability to understand standards and the routes to compliance advantageous.

Construction product/systems estimating experience preferred.

Excellent communication skills.

Professional telephone manner.

Organised.

Microsoft Office (word/excel/outlook etc).

Experience in using CRM system.

Accuracy in attention to detail.

Ability to read construction drawings & schedules.

Ability to work alone and communicate confidently as a team member.

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.