Aspire |
| Contact |
Adrienne |
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| Telephone |
01908 354786 |
| Email |
info@aspire-recgroup.co.uk |
| Website |
http://www.aspire-recgroup.co.uk |
| Address |
Aspire Recruitment
, 17 Diamond Court
, Milton Keynes
, Bucks
, MK15 0DU |
| Description |
The Aspire Group was established in the spring of 1996 within the construction industry. After achieving impressive growth within this sector, new subsidiaries within new markets were added including: Aspire Contracts, (Trades and Labour specialists), Aspire Commercial, (Sales and Office Administration Personnel) Aspire Technical, (Construction Management), Aspire Industrial, (Industrial & Engineering Recruitment), Aspire IT (IT professionals any type of IT support) Aspire Search & Selection, (Providing headhunting support for those senior vacancies across all areas of business) and First4Locums (who supply the medical industry with Doctors and associated medical staff).
The Aspire Group now has four offices in the Northampton, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire area and is focused on growing our team of consultants and their capabilities to assist our clients and candidates alike. We strive to provide a mutually beneficial environment, one in which we can grow professionally and personally, while encouraging an ethic of hard work and teamwork.
The cornerstone of our organisation is our staff and, as we share this ambition, the benefits of these aspirations are not only felt by us but also by our customers.
Aspire works constantly to provide our customers with a value for money service. Our intention is to delight our customers with the quality of the staff, workers we provide at competitive rates and margins that enable both parties to believe that they have had a respected and valued experience.
In summary, Aspire is a highly capable supplier of both contract, temporary and permanent resource. Our particular strength is delivering key resource within large scale preferred supplier arrangements where strong account management is key.
Aspire is very confident in our ability to meet and exceed any candidates or clients requirements and we look forward to discussing our proposition with you further in the near future.
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| Job Title |
Production Team Leader |
| Salary/rate |
£20000 - £25000/annum |
| Location |
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire |
| Job Number |
117156576 |
| Posted |
19/03/2010 (12:24) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
Description
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Main Objective of the Role
Responsible for all shift activities associated with meeting the production plan.
Responsibility for shift production staffs quality, output, training and performance, takes lead responsibility and acts with a high degree of autonomy in running their Production team / shift.
Key Responsibility Areas
Job Influences
Delegates effectively, ensure involvement through frequent briefings and sharing of results.
Promotes an environment of ownership where shift team takes pride in their cell / line performance.
Is able to analyse system and processes to simplify and streamline them in line with current best practice.
Does not accept norm, strives to improve performance, strong influencer, and leads by example to promote team working.
Team Accountabilities
Conduct start of shift meetings with Cell Personnel
Ensure that all relevant work instructions are trained out and recorded within the company?s current system.
Regularly engage with their team on Health & Safety matters.
Ensure training and development of staff within their shift is regularly monitored and training progresses to ensure that the required lines/cells are able to run with fully trained operators.
Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained within their shift and appropriate cleaning regimes are carried out (e.g. clean down, 5s, PM etc)
Carry out Health and Safety and where appropriate, audit tours in their area.
Ensures that all service departments deliver on time to support execution of the production plan / schedules.
Log and report safety incidents onto the system.
Champion continuous improvement activities.
Updates and trains out training manuals.
Quality
Take a lead role in problem solving when required, ensures that any faulty stock is correctly handled in accordance with current work instruction / policy.
Monitor quality performance within their shift on a daily basis and put into place action plans to prevent a re-occurrence of any failure.
Quality awareness promoted and central to all actions.
Sentence and quarantine non conforming product.
Ensure that all quality checks are carried out and recorded as required.
Record and maintain quality (defect) reports.
Cost
Monitor performance of their production Cell/Lines and manage the process downtime logs, record the data and publish the relevant performance graphs.
First line absence and disciplinary management is conducted swiftly and effectively.
Carry out corrective actions on issues preventing the production Cell reaching optimum performance.
Carry out Back to work interviews with Cell staff.
Has direct input into the production schedule to ensure that the weekly plan is executable with minimum resource.
Inform the Operations Manager of any issues, which may affect the performance of the Cell which cannot be resolved.
Monitor performance of all personnel within the Cell and address any issues of poor performance promptly and reward exceptional performance in line with the company policies.
Schedule
Ensure the manufacturing schedule within their area is met and highlight to the Operations Manager any issues that cannot be resolved.
Set priorities for labour resource where conflicts arise.
Inform maintenance staff on production priorities.
Ensure that all available resources are ready to allow a timely start up at start of shift / new production orders.
Ensure that all manufacturing facilities are closed down in the correct manner and all equipment and surplus material is correctly stored, logged and cleaned for future use.
Manage the leave absence of the shift personnel to ensure that a balanced workforce is maintained, allowing the production schedule to be met.
PERSON SPECIFICATION, COMPETENCIES & ATTITUDES
Role: Team Leader
Essential
(minimum requirements to be able to perform the job effectively/successfully)Desirable/Advantageous
Education & Qualifications
?Ideal candidates for this role will be BTEC educated and it is highly desirable that candidates have a recognized supervision qualification i.e. NVQ3 in supervision, experience of supervision of staff in a production environment.
?Must be computer literate and a good working knowledge of quality systems / standards.
Experience
Analytical thinking
Customer Focus
Drive for achievement
Influencing
Team worker
Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills
Knowledge of company products
Proficient with Microsoft packages.
5s knowledge
Understanding of OEE
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
March 2010 |
| Contact Details |
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| Job Title |
Assistant Team Leader |
| Salary/rate |
£18000 - £20000/annum Company pay 3% of sry into pension |
| Location |
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
117157743 |
| Posted |
17/03/2010 (11:19) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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REPORTING TO MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR
WORKING HOURS
DURING TRAINING (+ - 3 MONTHS)
WEEKLY ROTATING SHIFTS
SHIFT 1 MON THURS 05.05 13.35HRS
FRIDAY 05.05 12.15HRS
SHIFT 2 MON THURS 13.30 22.00HRS
FRIDAY 12.10 19.20HRS
AFTER TRAINING
MON THURS 08.30 17.00HRS
FRIDAY 08.30 18.00HRS
PURPOSE of THEJOB
TO BE FULLY CONVERSANT WITH ALL ASPECTS OF PLANNING, LEADING, ORGANISING AND CONTROLLING ACTIVITIES AND THE PEOPLE ON THE SHIFT.
TO DUPUTISE FOR THE SHIFT TEAM LEADERS WHEN THEY ARE AWAY FROM WORK (WILL MEAN SHIFT WORK).
TO ASSIST WITH LOADING/UNLOADING LORRIES AS THE NEED ARISES.
TO RUN PRODUCTION MACHINERY AS THE NEED ARISES.
KEY SKILLS TO BE COMPUTER LITERATE IN MS EXCEL, WORD AND OUTLOOK. COUNTER BALANCE FORK TRUCK DRIVER.MIN 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISORY POSITION. HAVING WORKED IN A FAST MOVING MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.
KEY ACTIVITIES USING CUSTOMISED SOFTWARE PLAN PRODUCTION INCLUDING TRANSPORT FOR SAME AND NEXT DAY DELIVERIES. QUALITY CHECKING AND SIGN OFF ON ALL WORK PRODUCED. ALLOCATING PEOPLE AND WORK TO MACHINES. MONITORING ALL WORK IN PROGRESS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM UTILISATION OF MACHINERY AND MANPOWER.CONSTANT MONITORING OF ALL WORK PRODUCED TO ENSURE QUALITY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED.
RENUMERATION £18 - £20K PER ANNUM TO START. AFTER THREE MONTHS REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND SALARY. COMPANY PAYS 3% OF SALARY INTO A PRIVATE PENSION SCHEME. TWENTY DAYS LEAVE PER YEAR INCREASEING TO 25 DAYS WITH SERVICE. ELIGABLE FOR QUARTERLY COMPANY BONUS AFTER 6 MONTHS.
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
asap |
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| Job Title |
Concrete Batching Manager |
| Location |
Corby, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
127214207 |
| Posted |
15/03/2010 (17:39) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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Concrete Batching Plant Manager is required for a long term housing project in Corby, Northamptonshire. A minimum of five years experience in similar role is essential. A competitive salary plus benefits can be expected by the successful candidates.
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Contract/Permanent |
| Contract Length |
On Going. |
| Start Date |
ASAP |
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| Job Title |
Senior Quantity Surveyor |
| Salary/rate |
£50000 - £60000/annum Car and Benfits |
| Location |
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
127214004 |
| Posted |
10/03/2010 (14:58) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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A highly successful Civil Engineering and Ground Works Subcontractor spanning over 25 years require a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in Civils, GroundWorks, Rail and Utilities (preferably from a Sub Contractor background) to join their busy team. Dynamic, driven and Self Motivated you should be used to running multiple sites and be a good all round Surveyor. A degree in Quantity Surveying is a must along with the drive and determination to succeed. You can expect an excellent salary along with the opportunity to progress within this organisation.
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
ASAP |
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| Job Title |
Sales Executive |
| Salary/rate |
£15000 - £20000/annum Commision + Car allowance |
| Location |
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
118332998 |
| Posted |
08/03/2010 (11:24) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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As Sales Executive you will sell Fire Safety & Health Safety Legislation Compliance Services to public and private organisations. You will be expected to generate your own leads and sales appointments as well as being supported by the marketing executive. The services you will sell include; Fire risk assessments and fire risk assessment tools and support, fire extinguisher and fire alarm and emergency lighting service and maintenance (all carried out by fully qualified staff) Basic Salary, Commission plus car allowance. £30,000 - £32,000 P.A. OTE.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
asap |
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| Job Title |
Sales Co-ordinator |
| Location |
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
118332471 |
| Posted |
03/03/2010 (12:49) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
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Job Title: Sales Co-ordinator
Department: Internal Sales
Main Function of the Job
The main purpose of this job is to be first point of contact for the customer and supporting the sales team. Responsible for Direct Sales to existing customer base and promoting new business as well as supporting other members of the sales team
General Duties:
Assisting in the daily operations of the company
Call handling of all incoming sales enquiries ensuring all customers are dealt with in a friendly and efficeint manner to develop a long term working relationship.
To receive incoming sales enquiries via phone/fax or email, interpret their requirements and translate into sales order.
Take responsibility for the order from entry to delivery and including generation and accuracy of invoice and payment.
To make outgoing customer calls within a structured plan as aggreed with the sales office Manager/Director.
To negotiate prices and alternative products in line with agreed budgets/Stocks and in consultation with your line manager.
To take reponsibility for quoting large sales & price sensitive orders. To take over sales leads from a sales person, quoting within an agreed gross profit margin.
To use knowledge of suppliers & customers to determine best discounts based on availability and contracted terms.
Manage Proforma Invoices and process payments.
To ensure all sales are completed correclty, efficiently and on time.
Scruntise all orders for accuracy using knowledge of equipment, suppliers and customer. To esclate potential problems to line manager or relevant department.
Analyse contractual obligations and payment terms for sign off by line manager
To actively work to minimise any sales order and invoice queries.
Query non stocked item requests and offer alternative product where available.
Take responsilbilty for failed deliveries or goods delivered damaged and activelly work to a resolve in the best interest of the customer.
Customer account management
To understand when availability of product has greater importance than cost of item.
To work within agreed marketing and product plans by promoting the key products the company would like to develop/promote.
Assisting in new customer acquisition and increasing brand awareness
Liase with Finance on customer account status, Invoice queries and Payments.
Liase with purchasing department to source out of stock items for all orders from acceptable suppliers inline product specification.
Liase with Technical/Service department, collating correct information on Cabinet failure, technical issues and service requirements.
Change allocation and priortise stock by customer to maximise order dispatch.
Inform line manager of extra discounts, offers and commercial opportunities.
Be commercially aware of competitor quotes and the impact that may have on margins
Ambition to work in a team-based environment and contribute as required
Any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager.
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
asap |
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| Job Title |
M&E Manager |
| Salary/rate |
£40000 - £50000/annum |
| Location |
Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Job Number |
127213577 |
| Posted |
02/03/2010 (15:28) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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This exciting M&E Manager role is a rare opportunity for someone who speaks Romanian. This M&E role will suit someone with a heavy mechanical background. Previous experience of estimating essential. This role will suit someone who has worked their way up from the tools through to management and is now running their own small business or with 4 years or more management experience. This M&E role is based in Bracknell 1 day a week and will require you travel to sites the rest of the week.
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
Perm |
| Start Date |
Imm. start |
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| Job Title |
Logistics Administrator |
| Salary/rate |
£15500 - £16000/annum |
| Location |
Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
110127050 |
| Posted |
02/03/2010 (12:32) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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Dealing with in and out bound calls
Dealing with all the office administration and logistics functions
Data entry and attention to detail, updating the systems and keeping all documentation up to date and organized
Dealing with dispatch and receipt operations
Dealing with stock operations
Working as part of a busy team and working to set deadlines based on distribution deadlines
Dealing with clients and follow up on requests and orders
Coordinating transportation details and advising on any delays or problems that may arise
Reporting and providing the correct documentation for shipment to customers
The Person:
Previous experience working within a logistics administration position
This role will involve the whole back office duties involved with distribution it is not a warehouse role
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent time management skills
The ability to work under pressure and to set deadlines
Team player with the initiative to work alone
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
asap |
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| Job Title |
Senior Quantity Surveyor |
| Salary/rate |
£40000 - £50000/annum Plus car and benefits |
| Location |
Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire |
| Job Number |
127213282 |
| Posted |
23/02/2010 (17:57) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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My client are a Ground Works and Civil Engineering Sub Contractor spanning over 25 years who are highly successful within their field. Due to their continued success and growth they are looking to recruit a highly motivated and ambitious Senior QS to cover the Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire area. Candidates should have a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying, a minimum of ten years experience in a similar environment as well as the drive to cover multiple sites.
In return the successful candidate can expect an excellent salary plus benefits as well as great opportunities for career progression.
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| Job Type |
Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
ASAP |
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| Job Title |
Commercial Parts Sales Person |
| Salary/rate |
£17000 - £25000/annum |
| Location |
Corby, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
118331490 |
| Posted |
22/02/2010 (16:30) |
| Agency/Employer |
Aspire |
| Description
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Commercial Parts Sales Person - The successful applicant would have a general interest, knowledge and experience of commercial vehicles. Duties would include sales both over the phone and face to face on site, preparing and packaging the parts for delivery and other general related duties as required. We are a small team working for a long established family business we all have to pull together and do tasks as necessary and it is important for the applicant to be reliable, trustworthy and motivated to work well within the team. We operate from a workshop environment so dress is casual/hardwearing but tidy, all PPE is supplied if required for the job. The salary would be negotiable depending on experience and knowledge we do require someone with knowledge of trucks it is really important, we will of course provide training as required. We operate a stake holder pension scheme if required. Hours are 9 to 5.30 Mon to Friday with 1/2 hr lunch break, tea breaks at 11am and 3 pm for 1/4 of an hour.
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Permanent |
| Contract Length |
N/A |
| Start Date |
asap |
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