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Osborne Appointments

Contact Martin Walker
Telephone 01438 721010
Email martin@osborneappointments.co.uk
Website http://www.osborneappointments.co.uk
Address Suite 21 , 15 Town Square Chambers , Stevenage , Herts , SG1 1BP
Description
Established in 1995, Osborne Appointments is an independently owned
recruitment company, specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and
permanent placements across a range of sectors (shown below).

Osborne Office Services & Commercial
Osborne Manufacturing & Industrial
Osborne Managed Service Solutions
Osborne Driving & Logistics
Osborne Education
Osborne Contact & Call Centre
Osborne Retail
Osborne Hospitality & Catering
Osborne Sales
Osborne Information Technology
Osborne Consultancy Services

One of the beliefs held by everyone at Osborne is our sincere desire to
deliver an experience to our clients and candidates, which extends beyond
their expectations, by providing a level of customer service that cannot be
rivalled!
44 Vacancies [ next page » ]

Job Title Part Time IT Support
Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £8 - £12/hour
Job number 113351415
Posted 29/08/2008 (15:46)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Small company based in Stevenage is looking a candidate to assist with their IT Support, this is a varied role and on average they will require apporx 12 hours work per week, this is very flexible and may vary due to workload requirements.

The ideal candidate will have previous IT Support experience and knowledge of Access Accounts will be a distinct advantage,

This is an immediate requirement
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Emma
Ref no IT
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Job Title Temporary Recruitment Consultant
Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £17000 - £22000/annum
Job number 118282642
Posted 28/08/2008 (10:47)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the recruitment of commercial and industrial staff.

We are now looking for an experienced recruitment consultant to join our already successful office based in Stevenage.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, be a team player and posses the ability to work well under pressure.

A fantastic commission structure is offered alongside a competitive salary
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date Immed
Contact name Emma Pearce
Ref no Rec
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Job Title Permanent Recruitment Consultant
Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £17000 - £22000/annum
Job number 118282573
Posted 28/08/2008 (09:41)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the recruitment of commercial and industrial staff.

We are now looking for an experienced recruitment consultant to join our already successful office based in Stevenage.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, be a team player and posses the ability to work well under pressure.

A fantastic commission structure is offered alongside a competitive salary
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date Immed
Contact name Emma Pearce
Ref no Rec
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Job Title Cleaner/Housekeeper
Location Knebworth, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £6.50 - £7/hour
Job number 122166969
Posted 26/08/2008 (13:35)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






My client is looking for a cleaner to work within their stately home, this is a temporary position, experience in cleaning/housekeeping is essential as is a current valid driving licence.
Please contact Emma or Natasha on 01438 721010 for an immediate start.
Job type Contract
Contract length N/A
Start date Immediate
Contact name Emma Pearce
Ref no Clean
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Job Title New Business Advisor
Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £18000 - £20000/annum £28k ote
Job number 118275034
Posted 13/08/2008 (12:30)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Our client are a large Stevenage based company looking for motivated, enthusiastic, successful sales professionals.

As a "New Business Advisor" you will be used to achieving and exceeding targets, working to deadlines and being pro-active in your approach.

To find out more please get in contact ASAP for an immediate interview if successful...
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Lisa Kelly
Ref no LKTM1007
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Job Title Sales Administrator
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £16000 - £18000/annum
Job number 126150641
Posted 13/08/2008 (12:30)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Duties will include:

§ Answering telephone enquiries
§ Preparing quotations, sourcing and pricing the products
§ Taking and processing sales orders
§ Sales leads follow up
§ Making appointments for the field sales team

The candidate should

§ Have an experience in preparing price quotations
§ Have good business awareness
§ Should demonstrate good communication skills on the phone
§ Be computer literate
§ Be a self starter
§ Should be able to grasp technical information and get product knowledge relatively quick
§ Should be able to understand plans and drawings
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Lisa Kelly
Ref no LKMW0707
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Job Title Membership Sales Consultant
Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £15000/annum 22-23k OTE
Job number 115116704
Posted 13/08/2008 (12:30)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Busy Health Club in the local area is looking for a Membership Sales Consultant to join the existing team.

The Membership Sales Consultant will achieve sales targets as an individual and as part of a team.
The overall group focus will be on exceeding budgeted sales.
All staff will continually maintain a member orientated approach, when providing information and guidance to prospective members.
With the highest standards (and empathy), the Membership consultant will present full details regarding the club facilities, programmes, membership procedures and price presentation.
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Lisa Kelly
Ref no LKOD1706
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Job Title Trade Sales Administrator
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £16000 - £18000/annum
Job number 126150354
Posted 13/08/2008 (12:29)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Our Client is the UK's leading distributor of medical equipment for elderly and disabled market.

Duties will include:

§ Answering telephone enquiries
§ Preparing quotations, sourcing and pricing the products
§ Taking and processing sales orders
§ Sales leads follow up
§ Making appointments for the field sales team

The candidate should

§ Have an experience in preparing price quotations
§ Have good business awareness
§ Should demonstrate good communication skills on the phone
§ Be computer literate
§ Be a self starter
§ Should be able to grasp technical information and get product knowledge relatively quickly
§ Should be able to understand plans and drawings
Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Lisa Kelly
Ref no LKMW0307
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Job Title Strategic Purchasing Manager
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £35000/annum
Job number 110119575
Posted 12/08/2008 (15:43)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






Job purpose statement:
To manage and implement purchasing activities across Europe for all finished goods, products and services focussing on improvements to drive efficiency, reduce cost and improve service levels to customers.

Main accountabilities: (state job’s important activities and outputs)

• Responsible for selecting sources of supply and negotiating commercial agreements in line with purchasing procedures leveraging preferential terms for the business.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
• Manage all new and existing supplier credit accounts in line with the strategic of the purchasing organisation ensuring that the company maximises it’s cash flow.
• Manage and maintain the achievement of cost effective supply for purchased product whilst ensuring quality requirements and timely deliveries to ensure customer’s requirements are met.
• Ensure that the company’s terms and conditions of purchase apply above all others unless agreed with the European Purchasing Director to ensure maximum protection/minimising exposure.
• To continually seek and identify areas for improvement, in line with the strategic direction of the purchasing organisation with the goal of improving efficiencies, reducing costs and improving service levels to customers.
• Provide as required information and statistics with regard to purchasing activities to support business needs.
• To maintain an effective and harmonious working relationship with all inter-company customers and suppliers to facilitate an effective working environment.
• Maintain a list of approved suppliers in accordance with company procedures ensuring up-to-date and accurate system information is maintained and that best suppliers and terms are leveraged.
• Works 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.
• Works on the improvement of HSE related issues within the company policies and guidelines, informs and educates team members where needed, in order to ensure HSE awareness, understanding and practise.

Authorities:

Refer to current Delegated Authority Schedule (financial)

Authorised to highlight deviations, mistakes and shortcomings to all aspects of the HSE and quality system.


Authorities:

Refer to current Delegated Authority Schedule (financial)

Authorised to highlight deviations, mistakes and shortcomings to all aspects of the HSE and quality system.

Authorised to present improvement proposals regarding all aspects of the HSE and quality system



Your internal and external customers/suppliers and the service you give them or receive from them:

Internal:
Product Management, Business Development - to implement and manage European product strategy and minimise slow moving/obsolete stock exposure – exchange of information e.g. customer feedback, market conditions etc

Customer Services – feedback on supply issues of purchased items impacting availability etc

External:
Suppliers – Manage overall supplier relationship, monitor and feedback performance, conduct negotiations, ensure right processes are in place to meet requirements etc

Customers – interface on existing and potential supply issues as appropriate.



Dimensions: (record any measurable statistic which your job impacts such as: expense, sales turnover, staff managed, payroll cost, capital expenditures, research budget, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, total revenues and expenses audited)

N/A


Job challenges: (state the main issues / opposing demands the job has to resolve and the scope for
continuous improvement and improved service levels)

• Drive and support supplier rationalisation and product standardisation/rationalisation initiatives (working with SBU’s, Technical Product Group)
• Manage optimum inventory levels (increase % consigned)
• Ensure 100% product availability
• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives on a global basis
• Drive cost reduction
• Manage overall supplier relationship
• Preferential payment and warranty terms
• Minimise slow moving/obsolete stock exposure (review quarterly)


Experience, qualifications and skills: (what is required for this role)

Education/Experience
• HBO and NEVI/CIPS (or equivalent) qualifications preferred
• At least 3 years experience in a role with commercial responsibility e.g. Purchasing Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Buyer etc
• Appropriate commodity experience (an advantage)
Skills
• Excellent/Proven Negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills at all levels (both internal and external)
• Knowledge of DRP (or equivalent) systems
• Good Analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative (self motivated) and be able to work as part of a 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



Job type Permanent
Contract length N/A
Start date ASAP
Contact name Lisa Kelly
Ref no LKTSP1208e
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Job Title Warehouse Operative
Location Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary/rate £13185/annum
Job number 110119574
Posted 12/08/2008 (15:40)
Agency/Employer Osborne Appointments
Description






To prepare job orders to a strict time constraint ready to be packaged and despatched to customers on a daily basis.

Picking

• Collect pick slip and despatch note punctually ready to pick first order.
• Complete regular checks to ensure part code and description match the product.
• Enter correct information onto pick slips and despatch notes.
• Maintain ongoing house keeping duties.
• Adhere to Picking Guidelines Sheet.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedure at all times.

Specific Tasks

• Picking orders from the trays.
• Picking orders from one liners.
• Picking residential kits.
• Picking barrow orders.

Packing

• Replenish your work area.
• Pack orders from picking trays.
• Complete regular checks to ensure the product quantity and description match with the pick sheet.
• Ensure orders are packaged with adequate packing material to prevent damage on transit.
• Enter correct information onto the pick slips.
• Maintain ongoing house keeping duties.
• Adhere to Packing Guidelines Sheet.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedure at all times.

Specific Tasks

• Packing barrow orders.
• Packing consolidation orders.
• Packing residential orders.
• Packing one liner orders.

Job challenges:

• To ensure everything is picked and packaged to a high standard on a daily basis and despatched the same day.
• Productivity – performance is based on how many lines are