Current Opportunities
LEAD ENGINEER
London Up to £50K (Depending on experience) + Benefits
Slough Up to £50K+

Our client is one of the worlds largest textile rental and laundry services companies. In this role you will become part of a global organisation with a clear vision and strong, shared values

We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer for our client, to manage a team at a busy production site. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Engineering and proven ability to work with electrical and mechanical equipment.

You will be an experienced Engineer with a strong electrical bias. Evidence of this will include the following:

  • Ability to install and programme an invertor on a three phase induction motor.
  • Ability to read and fault find on an electrical system.
  • You will be able to fault find on PLC’s.
  • You will also have good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, with strong diagnostic skills and be proactive in your approach

Ideally you will be educated to at least a City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 in a relevant qualification


GENERAL MANAGER
Various Locations in the UK
From £60K to £80K (depending on location and experience) + Benefits

Our client is an industry leader, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions in 28 countries. In the UK they have over 9,000 employees working at over 60 sites.
 
As General Manager you will lead the Senior Management team in a large facility employing over 300 people. You will continuously identify opportunities to improve the business and deliver excellent customer service in a safe working environment. 

Requirements:
  • Excellent people management skills, preferably in a manufacturing and production / process industry.
  • Proven experience and technical knowledge covering production, engineering, customer service and finance.
  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent and/or proven experience in similar manufacturing environment (eg Laundry, FMCG, Dairy, pharmaceuticals, food production).
  • Knowledge of Lean (Six Sigma) methodologies.

MULTI SKILLED ENGINEER
London £40K +
Sheffield  £32K +
Kent £40K +
Essex £38K +
St Helens £34K+


Working for a company that offers its customers the complete product range of industrial washing technology. The company is internationally active in 51 different countries and world market leader in the area of industrial laundry technology.

To provide maintenance, breakdown and support engineering to customer owned equipment on site. Working as a team member to maximise efficient operation in a safe working environment.

Experience required:
• Electrically competent. C&G236 Level 3 or equivalent.
• NEBOSH (preferable)
• Working with customers
• Maintaining a high volume production line to ensure productivity is maximised
• Working in a high pressure environment
• Electrical testing and logical fault finding processes
• Minimising breakdown time
• Inverter & PLC experience
• Steam plant 
• Compressor plant 
• Knowledge of fluid power systems
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Gas experience


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
UK Wide
£40K + Car + Uncapped Bonus

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager with laundry industry experience. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication and drive to succeed in a leading sector of the industry. This is a growth industry and the right person will have a genuine opportunity to grow with the business.

·The company is a global leader in the delivery of commercial/industrial laundry productivity and management solutions. With offices in Australasia, South East Asia and North America they have a strong platform to continue global expansion into the UK.
·Their solutions based products are well used and well loved by all their customers and although they have been around for more than 17 years, they consider themselves as a technology start-up.
·Although they already have customers in the UK they are looking to the UK to be our major market in the next 2 years.

The Role

·To build on your relationships to support existing customers and create new customers so that they are the leaders in the industry.
·To understand that with every start-up everyone is expected to get their hands dirty, working on both the big stuff and not so big stuff to generate successful outcomes.
·An ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager who has the passion and drive to take us to the very top of the laundry industry in the UK
·Extensive knowledge and experience in the UK laundry industry so that you can open doors that others can’t.
·A self-starter that is able to work independently and without daily management but also happy to ask for help when required.
·Able to work on the big picture but just as comfortable with the details of everyday business.

Experience

·Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
·Proven sales and customer support record
·Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
·Outstanding UK laundry industry knowledge
·Communication and negotiation skills
·Ability to build rapport with all stakeholders
·Time management and planning skills


TECHNICAL SERVICE ACCOUNT MANAGER
Various locations in UK
£40K Plus Car + Bonus

A field based role covering South West England, working for an International Chemical Manufacturer that provides high quality detergents and chemicals to Industrial Laundries throughout Europe and the UK.

Responsibilities:
  • To manage, develop and enhance customer relationships. You will be expected to promote the company services, and the professional image of the Company. 
  • You will provide a high quality service to both existing and future customers, and by way of technical expertise, monitor, retain and expand business with existing customers.
  • Ensure that quotes and samples requests are followed up.
  • To maintain appropriate product information and product sales aids.
  • To ensure that optimum use is made of any opportunity for product trials.
  • To identify opportunities at customers premises to help improve Laundry efficiency and ensure customers fully experience the value of our products and expertise.
Whilst full product training will be provided, it would be beneficial to possess an Electrical/Mechanical engineering background. 

ENGINEERING MANAGER
London 60K+
St Helens 45K+

The ideal candidate will need an mechanical/electrical engineering qualification and preferably have experience of working in an Industrial Laundry. Alternatively, from an FMCG or high speed production / manufacturing background with transferable skills.

The Role:

To lead, manage and continually develop the Engineering Teams in the achievement of functional objectives that support the site/plant and Company Business Plan.

Responsibilities:
  • Planning, organising and coordinating resources to meet production requirements of ongoing maintenance, machine replacement and unplanned issues. 
  • Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment as per production requirements.
  • Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and effectiveness.
  • Work with approved suppliers to obtain parts and machinery.
  • Ensure all plant property, equipment and other assets are fit for purpose in compliance with group standards.
  • Providing training to engineers and operators on new machinery.
  • Manage and develop employees (including absence, performance management, grievances and Health and Safety Training) during regular review and feedback meetings.
  • Agree budgets with Line Managers, managing all activities in accordance with the agreed budget and resolving any variances.
  • Implement corrective actions to resolve all production/engineering problems, eliminating unplanned downtime and continuously improving working practices
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret information effectively to continuously improve the team
  • Experience in managing a team, particularly in a production/process facility·IT skills
  • Educated to degree level with an engineering discipline or time served as an apprentice with experience of electrical/mechanical/steam operations 


If you are interested in any of the above roles please contact us and send the latest version of your CV for consideration.  If there is not a role in the location you are looking for please contact us to hear about other opportunities in your preferred area.
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