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Job Title Engineering Manager Salary/rate £35000 - £40000/annum £35-£40k Location Berkshire, UK Job Number 107746179 Posted 07/02/2012 (17:15) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Engineering Manager Reading £35 -£40k Summary To ensure that the multidisciplinary Level engineering team works together efficiently to deliver product development projects on time, within specification and to budget. To provide an effective engineering support function to Operations and Sales and Marketing departments. Objectives/ Responsibilities Budget (To manage general expenditure according to the agreed budget. Deal with all production of costings for quotation) Development of Staff Departmental Improvement Manufacturing Support Product Support To initiate support projects when required and to execute these in a timely fashion using whatever resources are required. Support projects may arise from changes in legislation or standards updates, from design problems discovered during the product’s life-cycle, or from other external factors beyond our control. Technical support To provide a technical support service to operations and marketing. Examples include investigating Customer Experience Reports, assisting with the management of component obsolescence, supplier selection and the optimisation of assembly and test processes, ensuring that engineering requirements are met. Qualifications/ Experience • Good Electronics background. • Excellent manufacturing methodologies experience. • Management Experience & demonstrable leadership skills • Proven success in budget analysis, on time, to cost and to specification • Good communicator Job Type Permanent Contract Length permanent Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer Salary/rate £25000 - £30000/annum + benefits Location Hampshire, South West Job Number 117189867 Posted 07/02/2012 (16:10) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Manufacturing Engineer Innovators with Insight We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. You should already have some experience in a manufacturing process environment, with a well rounded mechanical or electrical background and be an excellent problem solver. As a Manufacturing Engineer your key responsibilities will include: • Developing and maintaining robust, cost efficient and safe manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with one piece flow principles. • Well versed in Design for Manufacture, Design for Test and New Product Introduction • Employing a structured approach to root cause problem solving where quality, cost or delivery are substandard as a result of process definition or capability rather than jumping to ‘quick fixes’ • Utilising 7 Quality Control tools • Leading cost-out events in a culture of continuous improvement; applying lean manufacturing techniques as a means to deliver products to customer expectations • Providing visual management tools to track performance and leading indicators that impact quality, cost and delivery as they relate to capability • Performing workload analysis, level loading, takt time definition and resources optimisation; extracting and manipulating data from ERP systems as needed. As a Manufacturing Engineer your experience and qualifications should include: • HNC / HND in an Engineering related discipline or practical experience to an equivalent level • Exposure to Six Sigma, lean manufacturing principles and 7 quality control tools • Good manufacturing process understanding • Experience in electronic equipment manufacturing and wiring an advantage • Being prepared to challenge current ways of working and looking for continual improvement What we expect from you • A ‘Zero Harm’ approach to Health; Safety and the Environment . • Maintaining a safe and organised working environment. • A proactive approach to problem solving. • A “can do” approach to work and the satisfaction of customers requirements. • Discipline in logging business systems information (route card). • A willingness to learn new technologies and product ranges. • Generating and accepting feedback to drive improvements in business process Job Type Permanent Contract Length permanent Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Product Quality Engineer Salary/rate £30000 - £36000/annum + benefits Location Hampshire, South West Job Number 104229120 Posted 07/02/2012 (16:09) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Product Quality Engineer As a Product Quality Engineer your key responsibilities will include: • Reviewing quality control systems and procedures, ensuring policies are being complied with throughout the product life cycle and that information is accurately maintained and compliant to the contractual requirements. • Implementation of plans to ensure an integrated quality management, health &safety and environmental systems accreditation is maintained. • Reporting performance through KPI’s and weekly revenue communications. • Working closely with managers to fully interrogate customer requirements, identifying critical path activities, coordinating with purchasing, scheduling order fulfillment within the master schedule etc. • Preparing proposals and reviewing contracts for quality assurance conformance, ensuring the flow down of customer requirements into the production process through the preparation of quality plans and the effective assignment of quality requirements in the manufacturing data pack. • Designing and implementing quality assurance training programs and conducting training in quality related topics As a Product Quality Engineer your skills and experience should include: • Ideally educated to Degree/HNC level in Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality or with commensurate Professional Experience. • Understanding of relevant standards/best practice standards associated with Quality Management - ISO 9001:2008 or equivalent Ability to assess documents in order to fully identify customer requirements • IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 qualified preferable at Trainer level Being prepared to challenge current ways of working and looking for continual improvement What we expect from you • A ‘Zero Harm’ approach to Health; Safety and the Environment • Maintaining a safe and organised working environment • A proactive approach to problem solving • A “can do” approach to work and the satisfaction of customers requirements • A willingness to learn new technologies and product ranges • Generating and accepting feedback to drive improvements in business process Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Mechanical Design Engineer Salary/rate £38000 - £40000/annum Location South East Job Number 104225648 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Mechanical Design Engineer £38k - £40k You will be support to the Structural and Mechanical Design. Experience in using pro engineer will be preferred but other 3D CAD systems experience will also be considered. Responsibilities • Progress structural / mechanical design elements of a project as an activity integrated with all other design inputs from within an integrated project team, in order to develop the compliant design solution. • Leading small design teams when required. • Liaise with inter-departmental colleagues, and to report technical progress to Engineering and Programmes team leaders. • Support of yearly PDR process for Design team members, mentoring other members of design team. • Assist Head of Group with process improvements in support of continual improvement philosophy. Experience and Qualifications • Degree/HND/HNC or Equivalent in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering • Proficient in 2D and 3D Draughting & Design preferably using Pro E Wildfire 4 or Catia • Conversant with Microsoft Office applications. • Experience of electromechanical design • Large Assembly management, Surfacing and Sheet metal experience an advantage. • Intralink, SmarTeam experience also an advantage. The Company has three divisions employing more than 10,000 people on five continents, with customers and partners in more than 100 countries. They are involved in the development, delivery and support of leading aerospace and defence technology systems. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Stress Engineer Salary/rate £38000/annum Location South East Job Number 104225657 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Stress Engineer £38k You progressing and supporting Structural and Mechanical Stress Analysis tasks through outsourcing work packages and completing stress engineering analysis to aerospace standards Responsibilities • Progress structural / mechanical stress analysis elements of a project as an activity integrated with all other design inputs from within an integrated project team, in order to develop the compliant design solution. Including leading small design teams when required and ensuring compliance to CME processes and procedures. • Support for Stress team members, mentoring Junior / intermediate members of stress team. • Assist Head of Group with process improvements in support of continual improvement philosophy. • To ensure the integrity of product structure minimising weight whilst meeting all imposed requirements. • To liaise directly with designers in order to help facilitate an effective design solution and verification process. Experience & Qualifications • Degree/HND/HNC or Equivalent in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship Preferred. • Stress analysis experience with finite element analysis in conjunction with basic hand calculations in an aerospace environment. • Knowledge of MSC Patran & Nastran preferred. • Experience with any of the following would also be advantageous: Dynamic analysis; Vibration; Fatigue; Damage Tolerance; Non linear analysis. • Conversant with Microsoft Office applications. The Company has three divisions employing more than 10,000 people on five continents, with customers and partners in more than 100 countries. They are involved in the development, delivery and support of leading aerospace and defence technology systems. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Weights Engineer Salary/rate £38000/annum Location South East Job Number 104225659 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Weights Engineer £38k You will have all information on mass data and reporting on aerospace programmes and confident in implementing new processes to ensure positive change Responsibilities • Mass properties (weight, centre of gravity, moments of inertia) for aerospace projects from preliminary design to in-service. The role involves recording, auditing and managing mass properties data produced in-house and from external suppliers. • Carry out tasks as necessary to support the weight measurement plan. • Liaise with other disciplines within the project team to extract weight data. • Assist in the preparation of technical reports discussing and summarising the results of the work. • Maintain records in a systematic and traceable manner. • Estimation of pre-PDR concepts through to calculation of CDR detailed designs. • Use and development of weight management tools to track weight distributions, confidence and projections. • Risk and opportunity management. Experience & Qualifications • Degree/HND/HNC or Equivalent in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering • PC skills: (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and CAD experience. Working standard of ProEngineer would be useful • Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques • have worked as a Mass Engineer/Analyst, Stressman, Design Engineer, Production Engineer The Company has three divisions employing more than 10,000 people on five continents, with customers and partners in more than 100 countries. They are involved in the development, delivery and support of leading aerospace and defence technology systems. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Technical Sales Engineer Salary/rate £25000 - £30000/annum comm + Car + Laptop Location M5, UK Job Number 118431741 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Technical Sales Engineer £25k basic + Commission (Circa £5 to £7.5K realistic (not capped)) + Car + Laptop, mobile phone, expense account To cover the West Midlands based or down M5 as far as Bristol. Looking for experience in mechanical component sales to OEM designers and buyers in varied industries along with CRM experience. We are looking for individuals who have sold mechanical as oppose to electrical products into a number of market segments for use on OEM equipment and not capital equipment sales or end user sales. You should also have been used to using CM and CRM software for your sales activities. The company sell to manufacturers of: Packaging machines Metalworking machines Food Processing Machines Medical chairs Defence equipment Sports equipment Construction equipment Printing Machines Paper Processing machines Textile machines Office furniture HVAC Hydraulics the list goes on The position will be home based with office backup. The business retention/new business is 60% / 40%. There is a Product range of 20,000+ standard products. New leads are provided, however you will be expected to sell direct to the OEM. You will also be required to attend exhibitions. Overseas travel will be required for annual product training in Italy and Germany. You must be able to work independently but with the backup of a team. Have engineering experience or have a formal qualification/apprenticeship. Have experience of contract management/CRM software packages. The company has more than 70 years of leadership in the field of producing plastic and metal components for the mechanical engineering industry. It has a natural appreciation of quality design and ergonomic research, it is a business culture firmly focussed on product quality. The company also has a modern integrated ERP information system (with the most modern CAD/CAM/CAE and CRM software) which manages and controls each phase of the manufacturing cycle. Job Type Permanent Contract Length permanent Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Engineering Technician Salary/rate £21000 - £24000/annum Location Oxford, UK Job Number 107735731 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Engineering Technicians Required Skills Good Machinists with a solid engineering background and a mechanical apprenticeship. Preferred Skills • Time served skilled instrument maker or similar mechanical engineering background. • Ability to work from CAD drawings, hand-building complex assemblies to close tolerances. • High levels of manual dexterity required. Some fine wiring assembly also required. • Experienced in joining processes such as brazing and soft soldering. TIG welding also an advantage. • Ability to use conventional machine tools. • Previous experience of assembly for cryogenic applications an advantage. • Familiarity with helium leak detection techniques would also be beneficial. Salary will be according to experience. Good working conditions and benefits. The role is for a full-time, permanent position. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Leading Hand Mechanical / Avionic / Inspector (Night Shift) Location Bournemouth, South West Job Number 104226362 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Leading Hand Mechanical / Avionic / Inspector (Night Shift) Location Bournemouth Job Description Fields An opportunity is available for a number of Leading Hand Mechanical / Avionic / Inspector (Night-shift) within an aerospace engineering organisation. You will be tasked with the supervision and hands on completion of engineering activities or tests as directed by the SLAE/LAE or Crew Chief. Ensure that all inspections are carried out as defined in the Client / A-M ITC document and maintain independence. Deputising for the Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer (non-certifying tasks) in his absence. Awareness of and compliance with Health & Safety procedures. Principal Accountabilities: Duties: Ensuring that all technical staff working under their supervision carry-out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant maintenance manuals, provided documentation and the Company exposition. To act as an Inspector with a company approval to carry out verification checks / inspections in accordance with AiM Job cards and FSTA procedures. To raise observations on non-compliant work and initiate the HNC process with Production Engineering. To be particularly responsible for the tasks areas of aircraft allocated to their control by his/her SLAE/LAE or Crew Chief. Al tasks are carried out in accordance with the Client Procedures and processes. Assist with the ground movements of aircraft assigned to them by their SLAE/LAE. Recommending, in conjunction with their SLAE/LAE or Crew Chief the nature, content, and priority of non-stock stores demands. To report all safety/disciplinary matters to their SLAE/LAE. Requisitioning engineers in conjunction with their SLAE/LAE or Crew Chief of other disciplines to an aircraft as required and to co-ordinate them into the activity. Assist the SLAE/LAE for trades engaged in work on an area of the aircraft he has been allocated. Assist the SLAE/LAE defining, co-ordinating and being present at all occasions requiring systems and/or engine ground run functional testing of aircraft systems. Ensure documentation of aircraft area under their control in order that they may assure themselves that all required entries are promptly and correctly recorded. Assisting their SLAE/LAE or Crew Chief in monitoring the performance of staff under their control including, attendance, timekeeping, sickness etc. You will have a formalised Aircraft Engineering Training or a recognised apprenticeship within aviation. Hold an EASA ‘A’ Licence and have a full understanding of A-M additional Requirements. You will have served an Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or Service Equivalent. Have held a supervisory position. Be able to effectively manage staff allocated to him in SLAE/LAE’s absence. Have experience of Structural / Electrical modifications and Scheduling Maintenance. Qualifications: Desirable skills will include: B1 or B2 qualification with approvals. Wide body aircraft A330 experience. Be a Leader / Supervisor, Self-motivated, Good communication skills, team worker, Good Leader, problem solving abilities. Smart Appearance, Computer literate and hold a valid driving licence. Key Technical skills: The night-shift will run Monday to Thursday from 19:00 to 07:00 (four working days). You will be working with sensitive data and as such you should be willing to undergo Baseline Security Vetting before being able to commence the contract. Core areas of Knowledge & Experience: Leading Hand Mechanical / Avionic / Inspector x 2 Location: Bournemouth Duration: 12 months, although is extremely likely to extend. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 19:00 to 07:00 over four days (46 hours per week). Job Type Contract Contract Length 52 weeks 46Hours PW Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title B1 Licensed Engineer Location Bournemouth, South West Job Number 104226369 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description B1 Licensed Engineer (Night Shift) Contract Type: Contractor Duration 52 Week An opportunity is available for a number of B1 Licensed Engineers (Night-shift) within an aerospace engineering organisation. You will be tasked with: The supervision and/or completion of engineering conversion / maintenance / modification activities functional tests and duplicate inspections as directed, or by the functional Engineering Manager when work is carried out off site. Have an awareness of and compliance with Health & Safety procedures. The supervision of personnel allocated and the control of resources. Deputising for the crew chief if requested in his absence. To incorporate the Structural /system modifications to the FSTA aircraft. To ensure reporting staff undertake training as required for the conversion. Provide experience and knowledge of the aircraft to the new members of the conversion team. Maintain all SHE Standards and company and regulatory procedures and carry out PDRs for the Team. Principal Accountabilities: Duties will include: Ensuring that all technical staff working under his/her supervision carries out their duties in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the relevant Aircraft Manuals processes / procedures and the Company Exposition. To be particularly responsible for the line Maintenance / Hangar maintenance of aircraft, aircraft equipment allocated to his/her control by his/her Crew Chief or Manager. The liaising with production control for movement of spares to and from Stores. The ground movements of aircraft assigned to him/her by his/her Crew Chief. Recommending, in conjunction with his Crew Chief the nature, content and priority of non-stock stores demands. To report all safety/disciplinary matters to his/her Crew Chief. Requisitioning engineers of other disciplines to an aircraft as required and to co-ordinate them into the activity. Assuming overall responsibility for all trades engaged in work on the allocated area of the aircraft he/she has been allocated. Delivery of the Aircraft in a timely manner as directed by the Crew Chief / manager. Defining, co-ordinating and being present at all occasions requiring hydraulic system and/or engine ground run functional testing of aircraft systems if required. Assuming direct control of documentation of aircraft area under his/her control in order that he/she may assure themselves that all required entries are promptly and correctly recorded. Assisting his/her Crew Chief in monitoring the performance of staff under his/her control, including attendance, timekeeping, sickness etc. Other tasks set by the Manager or Crew Chief that are considered to be within the SLAE /LAE sphere of influence and control. Qualifications: Core Competences should include: To embody, supervise, carry out, inspect and over sign engineering tasks for the FSTA modification tasks to the Series Conversion aircraft. To provide knowledge and experience of the conversion. To ensure that the Series Aircraft are converted on time and within budget (in association with the Conversion Manager/ Hangar Manager). To attend daily Production progress meetings. (In association with the FSTA PM/ HM). To ensure all Health & Safety, Quality and Security processes and procedures are complied with. To ensure the correct and timely completion of all aircraft documentation in support of the maintenance or modification. To ensure that all work on the aircraft and associated components is carried out in accordance with relevant authority’s processes and procedures. Regular reviews of the team / individuals performance to ensure the quality standards are maintained. To act as an inspector with the authority to carry out independent checks /duplicate inspections as authorised by his/her company approvals. To manage the day to day tasking of engineering personnel on conversion tasks To carry out the directions of the Production Management. To maintain a clean safe environment to work in. (Best Practice) Key Technical skills: Essential Skills: You will have served an Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or Service Equivalent, have extensive experience in an Aircraft Engineering discipline. Hold a Current EASA Licence B1, Type rated A330-200 -Trent 700. Experience of working with wide body aircraft. Supervisory experience. You will be a self-motivated, with good communication skills, team worker, Good Leader, problem solving abilities and Computer literate. Desirable Skills: BTEC ONC in an Engineering discipline. Supervisory qualification. Large aircraft conversion and modification experience. The night-shift will run Monday to Thursday from 19:00 to 07:00 (four working days). You will be working with sensitive data and as such you should be willing to undergo Baseline Security Vetting before being able to commence the contract. Location: Bournemouth Duration: 12 months, although is extremely likely to extend. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 19:00 to 07:00 over four days (46 hours per week). Job Type Contract Contract Length 52 week Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title CNC Turner Salary/rate £30000 - £32000/annum Location Reading, UK Job Number 107738800 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description CNC Turner My client who is based in Reading is looking for a CNC Turner. The candidate must be a fully skilled programmer (no operators) using Fanuc controls. Hours are 38 Ύ basic with overtime paid at time + 1/3 on all hours. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Junior design engineer Location Berkshire, South East Job Number 112156934 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Junior design engineer - Berkshire -c£25k Junior design engineer now required to work on specialised surveillance equipment used in the military and Emergency Services. This equipment can range from specialised cameras to specialist communication systems. We are now looking for an engineer to work alongside the main design engineer in a busy workshop. We require someone with practical skills and a genuine interest in electronics. Degree qualified preferred with experience in hand soldering and modifying prototype systems. Must be able to carry out Research & Development testing in laboratory and field environments. Capable of independent thinking and able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision. Other duties may include assisting with exhibitions and demonstrations, and providing technical support to the sales team. Job Type Permanent Contract Length permanent Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Purchasing & Operations Assistant Location Reading, UK Job Number 128199417 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Purchasing & Operations Assistant 20 hours week 4 hours per day The company is a specialist distributor supplying electronic components to a wide variety of Customers in the telecoms, EDP, medical, industrial, defence, transportation, POS, and instrumentation markets. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Sales Order Processing a. Entering and Acknowledging Customers sales orders accurately, professionally and promptly, taking into account: * Minimum order values. * Minimum pack size requirements. * Lead times. * Special prices. * Agreements, terms and conditions. b. Handling requests for order amendments accurately, professionally and promptly taking into account: * Stock implications. * Loss of profitability. * Customer relationships * Supplier commitments c. Minimising and taking corrective actions to reduce: * Errors * TBA (to be re-scheduled/undefined delivery) orders. 2. Customer Service (Primary Responsibility) a. Ensuring customer delivery requirements are met and schedules are adhered to 3. Other Duties (Primary Responsibility) a. Filing and archiving. b. Any other tasks required by the Company. 4. Purchase Order Processing (As Required) a. Placing purchase orders on suppliers accurately, professionally and promptly, taking into account: * Minimum order value/minimum order quantity (MOQ) re-order level (ROL) requirements. * Pack size. * Lead times. * Agreements, terms and conditions. * Price breaks to maximise profitability of the Company, taking into account associated risks of excess and unwanted stock. b. Progressing Suppliers as required to ensure required deliveries are met. c. Creating and maintaining correct part numbers as required. d. Responding promptly and professionally to Suppliers queries and complaints. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Competent with Microsoft Office computer packages (Excel, word, outlook etc.). * Numerically competent and comfortable with numbers, computation etc. * Able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. * Able to resolve problems with own initiative, logical approach to problem solving. * Outgoing and presentable manner when communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues even when under pressure * Familiarity with Sage 100 Accounting system would be an advantage * Familiarity with Logistics procedures and terminology would be an advantage Job Type Part Time Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Internal Sales Engineer Salary/rate £25000 - £28000/annum Location Berkshire, UK Job Number 107721706 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Internal Sales Engineer The Internal Sales Engineer is responsible for proactively dealing with all customer enquiries, answering customer calls and reviewing demands to ensure orders are accurately processed. The ideal candidate will have: - Previous sales experience - Previous experience of working in an instrument company - Previous customer contact experience Job Role - To identify product solutions for customers, clarifying technical, application and commercial requirements. When necessary, liaise with Customer Support and Marketing on special applications/products. - To formally record verbal enquiries on to the Sales Automation System and transmit details to the relevant external Sales Manager within 24 hours of the original call. - To follow the Company’s formal quotation/tender procedures and to adhere to the Company policies on pricing, conditions of contract and trade compliance - To ensure that customer discounts are only given up to an agreed published value and to gain approval from the Internal Sales Manager for discounts in excess of that value. - To issue customer quotations up to an agreed published value and to gain approval from the Internal Sales Manager for quotations in excess of that value. - Respond to requests for literature and keep relevant sales personnel advised of potential sales leads. - To develop and maintain a knowledge of all Company products and services as well as product applications and special requirements. - To ensure the Company’s Quality Procedures are adhered to, having regard for the health and safety of self and others at all times. - To ensure that all transactions are properly screened and recorded in accordance with the company Trade Compliance procedure Qualifications - Minimum HNC in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent - Practical computing skills: Word, Excel, Access, etc. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Senior Buyer Location Reading, UK Job Number 128199325 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Senior Buyer – Reading Berkshire c£28k (pro rata) + bonus P/T Hours: 22.5 hrs per week The Company The company is a specialist sub-contractor and supplier for low to medium volume cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, cable looms, box builds and sub-assemblies. The Company has been manufacturing cable assemblies for over 30 years and has considerable expertise within the following areas:- - Cable assembly, cable harnesses, cable looms - Crimp assemblies - Solder assemblies - Cable harnesses and cable looms- Panel assembly, box build and sub assembly Due to the success of the Company and its continued growth, an exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced self motivated Buyer to join the existing team based in Reading, Berkshire. This is an exciting role within a successful and growing Company with good, long-term career prospects/development opportunities for the right candidate. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Procurement In conjunction with Senior Management of the Company: a) Devising a procurement and material control strategy which reduces “total cost of ownership”. This includes devising and implementing strategy/policy/procedures for determining place of manufacture (UK or Far East). b) Negotiation of best prices. Reduction of material cost and other associated overheads. Report on savings made. c) Select and monitor good reliable cost competitive suppliers and maintain approved suppliers list. d) Improve systems and procedures for procurement and material control. e) Oversee the daily running of the MRP and ensure materials are purchased in good time to meet customer requirements. 2. Purchase Order Processing/Suppliers Liaison a) Manage the order process: placement of orders on suppliers: scheduling, stocking etc b) Identify and monitor shortages. Progressing and chasing Suppliers to ensure deliveries on promised times. c) Reducing supplier lead times. d) Updating confirmations and amendments from Suppliers. e) Buy Price – update and maintain. f) Maintaining control on the frequency of shipment from Suppliers and fixing the times in the month. This will require regular updates and supplier interaction. g) Filing – Purchase Orders, Confirmations and Amendments. h) Arranging collection of goods from suppliers. i) Develop supplier relationships. j) Returns to Suppliers – initiate, monitor and control to completion. 3. Stock/Material Control a) Create new part numbers, update and maintain existing part numbers. b) Stock – Control and regulate to optimise levels and to achieve 6 stock turns per year. c) Minimise stock wastage and obsolescence. d) Stock Discrepancy – Investigate and resolve. 4. Sourcing a) Identify appropriate suppliers. b) Obtain component prices for new quotations in a timely manner. c) Negotiate lead times and carriage costs. 5. Freight Forwarding a) Ensuring that HCA receives optimum service from FF at competitive prices. b) Investigate, locate and negotiate contracts with FF. c) Interface with Suppliers & FF as required. 6. Quality a) Recording and progressing of all received materials that do not comply with specification. Job Type Part Time Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Field Sales Engineer Location Reading, UK Job Number 107721813 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Field Sales Engineer C£30k + Bonus + Car Allowance Reporting to: General Manager/Director THE COMPANY The company is a specialist distributor supplying electronic components to a wide variety of Customers in the telecoms, EDP, medical, industrial, defence, transportation, POS, and instrumentation markets.Due to continued success the Company is now looking to recruit an experienced Field Sales Engineer to develop sales with particular focus on electronic components especially connectors. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Generation and development of direct business * The generation of new customer prospects and account managing those prospects from the start of the sales cycle through to the post-sales operations, with emphasis on connector products. * To generate and develop orders as agreed by the Company per annum at margins defined by the Company over an agreed period of time. * To look after assigned and existing customers/accounts and to develop and increase these accounts accordingly. 2. Generation and Development of New Business * In conjunction with the Sales team, identifying and developing new opportunities within both existing and new customers. 3. Supplier and Product Development and Management * Involvement in communication and developing business with Suppliers as required * Development and Implementation of Product Business Plans as required QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The ideal candidate will have: * A technical or other suitable qualification - preferably to a minimum of HNC/HND level or relevant experience * A good knowledge of some of the following; - Displays, Capacitors, Magnetics, Relays, Connectors, Fans, Power Semiconductors and Printers, particularly connectors. * Excellent sales background. * Commercial awareness of factors affecting profitability of a Company. * An outgoing and presentable manner when communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues even when under pressure. * Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. * Ambition to succeed. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Business Development Executive Location Reading, UK Job Number 112155500 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Business Development Executive - Southeast England c£32 + Bonus + Car Allowance Reporting to: General Manager/Director THE COMPANY The company is a specialist distributor supplying electronic components to a wide variety of Customers in the telecoms, EDP, medical, industrial, defence, transportation, POS, and instrumentation markets Due to continued success the Company is now looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Executive to develop sales with particular focus on electronic components especially connectors. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Generation and development of direct business * The generation of new customer prospects and account managing those prospects from the start of the sales cycle through to the post-sales operations, with emphasis on connector products. * To generate and develop orders as agreed by the Company per annum at margins defined by the Company over an agreed period of time. * To look after assigned and existing customers/accounts and to develop and increase these accounts accordingly. 2. Generation and Development of New Business * In conjunction with the Sales team, identifying and developing new opportunities within both existing and new customers. 3. Supplier and Product Development and Management * Involvement in communication and developing business with Suppliers as required * Development and Implementation of Product Business Plans as required QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The ideal candidate will have: * A technical or other suitable qualification - preferably to a minimum of HNC/HND level or relevant experience * A good knowledge of some of the following; - Displays, Capacitors, Magnetics, Relays, Connectors, Fans, Power Semiconductors and Printers, particularly connectors. * A minimum two years of direct selling. * Commercial awareness of factors affecting profitability of a Company. * An outgoing and presentable manner when communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues even when under pressure. * Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. * Ambition to succeed. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title Project Leader Location South East Job Number 107734710 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Project Leader We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Leader to deliver projects for the Ultra Low Temperature Business Group. You will be responsible for co-ordinating a multi-disciplined team of experts. Utilising your manufacturing and technical knowledge you will deliver against business critical milestones, financial constraints and quality standards. The Role: 50% Project Leading of Standard / Modified projects - Owner of Risk Management matrix for all ULT projects 50% Engineer for Standard / Modified projects - Configured projects - Technical writing The Person: Technical Degree (Engineering or Science related); Graduate / Operations Experience / Project Leading; Good Communicator; Self Motivated; Effective Planner; Strong decision making skills; Leadership; Team Player; Proactive. Job Type Permanent Contract Length permanent Start Date asap Contact Details

Job Title Principal Engineer Civil/Structural Salary/rate £50000 - £70000/annum Location Hampshire, UK Job Number 107732209 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description Principal Engineer Civil/Structural Chartered Engineer and a Member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers The ideal candidate should have broad experience of civil and structural engineering with an emphasis on the oil and gas industry, a good understanding of geotechnical matters and also an appreciation of architectural and building services design. They should be conversant with all the major civil/structural design codes, and be computer literate, being familiar with software analysis and design packages such as STAADPro. Some experience in offshore work a definite advantage. Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date ASAP Contact Details

Job Title PHP Developer Salary/rate £25000 - £30000/annum Location Dublin, Non UK Job Number 113570106 Posted 03/02/2012 (17:57) Agency/Employer Tech Direct Description PHP Developer Our client is a Dublin based technology company whose product is a white label software, with a unique set of Interactive data driven sports features, Social features and Publishing features. It is built on a LAMP technology stack and is already powering over 2,500 websites globally. Our client is recruiting developers as it scales up with more enterprise launches, new feature / mobile development and general expansion globally. The job will involve some direct client account management work. PHP Developer Experience: Min 1-2 years’ experience following a relevant computer science qualification. Core skillsets: PHP, MySQL Useful skillsets: Javascript, html, CSS. Other: An interest in sport and experience with working with Google map API’s and sports watch/device API’s (e.g. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Timex, and Suunto) would also be beneficial. Salary: £25 to 30k dependent upon experience Job Type Permanent Contract Length N/A Start Date asap Contact Details

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