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Careers For You Ltd

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Telephone 08444 845562
Email info@careersforyou.co.uk
Website http://www.careersforyou.co.uk
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Description
Careers For You specialise in the following sectors,

Commercial,Financial Services, Sales & Marketing and Accountancy & Finance.

We provide dedication and commitment to our client base, covering a wide geographical area throughout the UK, recruiting within international corporate companies to small professional practices.

19 Vacancies

Job Title Strategic Buyer
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job number 117131592
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






My client has a team of 15 Buyers across Europe, made up of strategic buyers, tactical buyers and NSL (Non stock listed) buyers, they are currently looking to fill two STRATEGIC BUYER vacant positions.
There will be an element of European travel involved in these roles and candidates need to have a working knowledge of German, both written and verbal.
CIPS is a bonus but non essential, they are looking for people with drive enthusiasm and plenty of common sense who are looking to study towards CIPS (which my client supports for the right candidates) essentially candidates should have an edge be able to demonstrate an ability to challenge and constantly drive for change.

The main purpose of this role is to support the implementation of commodity specific purchasing activities across Europe for all finished goods, products and services focussing on improvements to drive efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels to customers.

You will support regional strategic sourcing initiatives and be responsible for implementing procurement strategy (as directed) associated with finished goods within your commodity portfolio on behalf of European operations.

Key areas of responsibilities will be:
Ensure that the company’s terms and conditions of purchase apply above all others (unless agreed with the European Purchasing Director) ensuring that the company is appropriately protected.
Improve (as directed) new and existing trading terms with suppliers to help drive improved cash flow and working capital performance for the company.
Achieve and maintain cost competitive supply of third party purchased product and be able to justify and demonstrate rationale for all sourcing decisions in terms of competition, market pricing etc
Promote operating and supply chain concepts to ensure that our sales channels are not disadvantaged in any way.
Conduct formal market testing exercises as part of a continuous commercial review process.
Assist in maintaining a list of approved suppliers and perform duties in line with the quality manual and local work instructions to ensure accountability
Responsible for obtaining the necessary information from suppliers to facilitate the creation and future purchase of new products.
Work with Product Management groups to ensure that all purchased product meets the relevant third party approvals
Be the first level of escalation in support for day-to-day tactical purchasing activities.
Review invoices in query and address as appropriate in a timely manner taking necessary action and seeking the required approval to resolve and avoid any reoccurrence.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standards of professionalism
Retain all supplier communications within the department to meet the company’s retention of documentation guidelines.
To continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the purchasing organisation with a view to improving service levels to customers.
Provide as required information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities to support business needs

Education/Experience
MBO, HBO IIPMM, IPICS, MIOM, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification preferred
At least 2 years experience in a buying / planning role
Appropriate supplier/commodity experience (an advantage)

Skills
Good Negotiation Skills
Good Analytical Skills
Good communication skills at all levels (both internal and external)
Knowledge of DRP (or equivalent) systems an advantage
Ability to work on own initiative (self motivated) and be able to work as part of team
Knowledge and effective use of modern computer software
Languages: English both written and oral (required), Dutch written and oral (preferred), Spanish, German and/or French would be an advantage

Salary is DOE.
My client offers a standard in the UK 9-5 working week, half hour for lunch, 25 days holiday plus an attendance bonus.
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3134
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Job Title IT Sales Executives £30K OTE Uncapped + Excellent
Location London, London
Salary/rate £16000 - £25000/annum Excellent Benefits
Job number 118214986
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






IT Sales Executives £30K OTE Uncapped + Excellent Benefits

Our client is one of the fastest growing IT Resellers in the country and they are currently looking for successful IT Sales professionals to join their busy sales team.

The ideal candidate will come from a similar environment however this is not essential as product training will be provided.

Skills/Experience
Pervious Sales Experience (1-2 years)
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent telephone manner
Experience selling into sme’s and public sector

If you are looking for a career within the IT industry and you have pervious sales experience, please contact Orlaigh Smyth, Careers for you Ltd to be immediately considered for this position.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no OS/1154/SE
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Job Title IT Sales Executives £30K OTE Uncapped + Excellent
Location Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
Job number 118214987
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






IT Sales Executives £30K OTE Uncapped + Excellent Benefits

Our client is one of the fastest growing IT Resellers in the country and they are currently looking for successful IT Sales professionals to join their busy sales team.

The ideal candidate will come from a similar environment however this is not essential as product training will be provided.

Skills/Experience
Pervious Sales Experience (1-2 years)
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent telephone manner
Experience selling into sme’s and public sector

If you are looking for a career within the IT industry and you have pervious sales experience, please contact Careers for you Ltd to be immediately considered for this position.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no OS/1152/SE
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Job Title IT Business Development/Account Mgr
Location Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary/rate £16000 - £60000/annum £16K-£25K basic + Uncapped Comm+Ben
Job number 118179558
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






You will currently be working in a B2B reseller environment or have extensive industry experience!

The role involves managing and developing an account base of corporate customers and building a strong business relationship with them in order to maximise their buying potential. Taking ownership of your own business area to manage and develop business acccounts

Our client does recognise that selling IT and office related products is demanding and requires a special kind of person; a self driven, highly motivated and experienced person. You will require the ability to build a relationship over the telephone, be organised and above all have a desire to succeed. If you have the above qualities and have experience of selling in their market place, we want to hear from you.

This role has enormous earning potential with industry leading commission packages which are uncapped. Our client has a modern and professional approach to it's sales people meaning that you will feel you are in control of your working day and your career.

Basic salary £16,000 - £25,000 depending on experience. OTE £60K uncapped! Benefits include Free Parking, Discounted products and 23 days holiday.

Please contact Tracy Wooding @ Careers For You either by email or telephone to find out more about this amazing role!!

Careers For You is a UK Employment Agency recuiting on behalf of premium clients.

Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3003
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Job Title Buyer
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job number 117131342
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






My client has a team of 15 Buyers across Europe, made up of strategic buyers, tactical buyers and NSL (Non stock listed) buyers, they are currently looking to fill two STRATEGIC BUYER vacant positions.

There will be an element of European travel involved in these roles and candidates need to have a working knowledge of German, both written and verbal.

CIPS is a bonus but non essential, they are looking for people with drive enthusiasm and plenty of common sense who are looking to study towards CIPS (which my client supports for the right candidates) essentially candidates should have an edge be able to demonstrate an ability to challenge and constantly drive for change.

The Opportunity

The main purpose of this role is to support the implementation of commodity specific purchasing activities across Europe for all finished goods, products and services focussing on improvements to drive efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels to customers.

You will support regional strategic sourcing initiatives and be responsible for implementing procurement strategy (as directed) associated with finished goods within your commodity portfolio on behalf of European operations.

Key areas of responsibilities will be:

Ensure that the company’s terms and conditions of purchase apply above all others (unless agreed with the European Purchasing Director) ensuring that the company is appropriately protected.
Improve (as directed) new and existing trading terms with suppliers to help drive improved cash flow and working capital performance for the company.
Achieve and maintain cost competitive supply of third party purchased product and be able to justify and demonstrate rationale for all sourcing decisions in terms of competition, market pricing etc
Promote operating and supply chain concepts to ensure that our sales channels are not disadvantaged in any way.
Conduct formal market testing exercises as part of a continuous commercial review process.
Assist in maintaining a list of approved suppliers and perform duties in line with the quality manual and local work instructions to ensure accountability
Responsible for obtaining the necessary information from suppliers to facilitate the creation and future purchase of new products.
Work with Product Management groups to ensure that all purchased product meets the relevant third party approvals
Be the first level of escalation in support for day-to-day tactical purchasing activities.
Review invoices in query and address as appropriate in a timely manner taking necessary action and seeking the required approval to resolve and avoid any reoccurrence.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standards of professionalism
Retain all supplier communications within the department to meet the company’s retention of documentation guidelines.
To continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the purchasing organisation with a view to improving service levels to customers.
Provide as required information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities to support business needs
Perform other specific and general duties as required and agreed.
Work on quality and continuous improvement awareness and related activities, within the quality system, in order to contribute and optimise internal processes and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Experience, qualifications and skills:

Education/Experience

MBO, HBO IIPMM, IPICS, MIOM, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification preferred
At least 2 years experience in a buying / planning role
Appropriate supplier/commodity experience (an advantage)
Skills

Good Negotiation Skills
Good Analytical Skills
Good communication skills at all levels (both internal and external)
Knowledge of DRP (or equivalent) systems an advantage
Ability to work on own initiative (self motivated) and be able to work as part of team
Knowledge and effective use of modern computer software
Languages: English both written and oral (required), Dutch written and oral (preferred), Spanish, German and/or French would be an advantage
Culture/Values

Accountability
Open & Direct
Teamwork
Hands on
Professional
Honesty & Integrity
Operational Excellence
The benefits
Salary is DOE. My client offers a standard in the UK 9-5 working week, half hour for lunch, 25 days holiday plus an attendance bonus.
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3134
Apply  


Job Title Air Conditioning Engineer (HVAC)
Location Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary/rate £26000 - £35000/annum £26,000-£35,000 + Bens+Van etc
Job number 107270696
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






HVAC Service Engineer - Herts, Beds & Bucks + surrounding areas

My client is an air-conditioning company based in Bedfordshire covering a large surrounding area. They have built up a very good reputation over the years (since the 1980's) and pride themselves on quality of work and looking after their engineers. One of their plans for the coming year is to increase the company business and grow certain company accounts, for this they are looking for top quality service engineers.

£26-35k basic + van + phone + benefits + 20 days holiday + overtime

The company are looking for a Mobile HVAC (air conditioning bias) service engineer to work in the Herts, Beds and Bucks + London and surrounding areas. The role will be providing service and maintenance on air conditioning, heating, splits, VRV, chillers, fan coil units, air handling units for new and existing clients.

You will be working in the Herts, Beds and Bucks and occassionally the rest of the UK doing service and maintenance on air conditioning, splits, vrv, vrf, chillers, air handling units, fan coil units, ventilation, heating, mechanical and general HVAC services.

To be considered for this role you would need to have good HVAC service experience, and be living ideally within 20 miles from Luton, Bedfordshire. You also need to be hard working and keen.

Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3146
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Job Title Instrument Technician/Assembler
Location Kempston, Bedfordshire
Salary/rate £16000/annum Circa £16,000 + Great Benefits
Job number 107286196
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






JOB PURPOSE

To carry out assembly, fitting and calibration on all mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and instruments throughout the Company's product range.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Relevant City & Guilds or equivalent qualification and good general education in English and Mathematics.

Strong track record of experience in a similar environment

Proven ability to interpret technical documentation, circuit diagrams etc and follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience and ability to work independently or within a team environment

Demonstrable experience in instrumentation assembly, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment.

Flexible approach and able to manage changes to working practices.

Demonstrable experience of good basic tool skills and good manual dexterity.

Robust understanding of quality issues relevant to specification and good practice, combined with working knowledge and experience of ISO9001 requirements

Understands, recognises and can describe manufacturing 'best practice'

Strong track record of consistently carrying out work in conformance to instructions, drawings etc. and general 'workmanship' standards.

Understand and carry out static precaution when handling static sensitive items.

Be able to follow safety instructions and work within the guidelines laid down by Health and Safety requirements including manual handling.

Be capable of Hand Soldering to a good quality standard both in assembly and rework.

Work with solder, flux, adhesives or any other base chemical

Recognise SMD and conventional component types, values and polarities. Understand all aspects of case sizes, pin configurations and lead types.

Work with all small tools directly associated with basic wiring practices including crimping tools.

Be able to assist/train other Cell members in first production builds

Be able to undertake prototype and pre-production activities

Be capable of potting intrinsically safe instrumentation.


KEY RESULT AREAS

Produce, test and calibrate the Company's product range from engineering instructions to ensure compliance to quality standards.

Work from complex diagrams, engineers' notes and schematics to accurately produce product on a 'get-it-right-first-time' basis so meeting the required quality standards.

Proficiently use a variety of hand tools, with the ability to de-solder and solder conventional and SMT components, to dismantle and assemble subassemblies and full instruments accurately to standard unit times and set deadlines.

Diagnose faulty process operations, product imperfections, equipment malfunctions and report any areas that prevent products meeting their full-published specification.

Consistently work within the guidelines laid down by Heath and Safety requirements when manufacturing product to minimise risk of injury/accident.

Identify possible changes/improvements to build processes to assist in continuous improvements to product quality and efficiency.


COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL
Stores Manager/personnel, Cell members, Production Manager, Application Engineers, Cell Leaders and Quality Assurance Manager.

Careers For You Ltd is a UK registered Recruitment Consultancy working on behalf of premium clients.

Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3161
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Job Title Embedded Electronics Design Engineer
Location Kempston, Bedfordshire
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum To 40K (neg) + Fantastic Benefits
Job number 107278976
Posted 09/05/2008 (16:30)
Agency/Employer Careers For You Ltd
Description






The purpose of this role is to create digital design solutions and embedded code resulting in innovative, modern, reliable and effective product solutions to satisfy project specifications and timescales.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

HNC / HND or Degree level qualifications in Electrical / Software Engineering.
O or A level Physics and Mathematics background.

Experience / Qualities

Robust knowledge, experience and design skills in the development of embedded microcontroller applications using predominantly high-level languages (C, C++ for embedded microcontrollers) plus an in depth knowledge of digital electronics design for microcontroller applications interfaced to analogue.

Experience and proficiency in development of embedded measurement / battery powered instrumentation.

Proven experience and ability to creating embedded product solutions leading to innovative functional and reliable products.

Able to demonstrate create initiative and proactive input of design ideas.

Proven communications and organisational ability.

Demonstrable proactive approach to projects and problems with the ability to self manage small projects.

Experienced in working independently and as part of a small project team.

Experience in the following areas would be an advantage: ARM 7 Microcontrollers (NXP LPC2xxx) or other 8 /16/32 bit uPs, Embedded C, C++ coding, battery powered measuring instruments, Graphical LCD based interfaces (inc. colour TFT), USB – (HID and Memory storage etc), Data logging, SD Flash storage, Analog signal processing, DSP Audio, Optical sensing,

Excellent attendance and punctuality.


KEY RESULT AREAS

Develop effective, reliable embedded solutions satisfying project requirements and timescales.

Work to design specifications and proactively offer own ideas for design and innovation.

Play a pivotal role in the design of hardware and embedded software used within a varied and challenging range of instruments.

Play a key role within the R&D project team, providing competent digital circuit design skills and embedded firmware creation.

Provide knowledge and experience necessary for the creation of reliable, effective and up to date product designs using modern development tools and microcontrollers


7. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Primarily based within companies R&D department. Frequently communicating with members of small project team.

External: Occasional communication with other internal personnel or clients

Careers For You Ltd are a UK registered Recruitment Consultancy working on behalf of premium clients.
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tracy Wooding
Ref no CFY3150
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Job Title Software Engineer- Mobile phone technology
Location Baldock, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £22000 - £24000/annum £24,000 + Benefits