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Technical Author |
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£28000 - £32000/annum |
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Bicester, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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107746877 |
| Posted |
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09/02/2012 (08:52) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
Description
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Our client is currently seeking a Technical Author for their highly technical business near Bicester. This person will be responsible for writing the technical documents that our clients customers use, including manuals, brochures, application notes, webpages, etc. You will also help with the technical content of marketing documents (press releases, magazine articles), sales documents and training documents.
You will have the opportunity to use the products yourself and collect example data to support the documents. You will work with the support team to improve the
support documentation, such as FAQs and to suggest improvements that will help the customers use the products.
Duties and responsibilities:
Technical writing
Technical writing is needed to create and maintain our clients publications that accompany their products and to help customers use the products (e.g. application
notes). The types of documents include manuals, brochures, application notes, FAQs, glossary of terms and webpages.
Identifying new documents and updates to existing documents and advising the manager so that a plan to change them can be made.
Researching technical information needed to write the document.
Creating, modifying and updating the documents, with help from R&D, support, sales and other departments.
Creating simple illustrations, figures and diagrams for the documents. Specifying more complex diagrams, if needed, for an illustrator to draw.
Maintaining a list of errors and changes that need to be made to each document so that they are not forgotten.
Proof-reading and verifying the quality of the documents being published.
Publishing the documents, including providing files for translation.
Reviewing documents to ensure that they remain accurate.
FAQs and other support tools
FAQs help reduce the support burden on our client and make the experience of using the products better for our customers.
Reading and contributing to the support email service.
Cataloguing responses so that common responses can be written up as an FAQ.
Developing or suggesting tools that minimise support.
Making suggestions to R&D.
Suggesting and inventing new techniques to make products easier to use.
Marketing and sales documents
This role also involves helping both marketing and sales with promotional documents that help attract customers and sell the products. The types of documents
include:
Press releases and technical articles for the website, magazines and other publications.
Sales presentations for representatives and internal sales engineers.
Training course material
Training material on our products needs to be created and maintained so that customers and representatives know how to use the products. Currently our client maintain
two types of training material, complete training courses and short, 15 minutes course that can be delivered over Skype.
Technical writing for long training courses.
Preparing short training material and collating feedback.
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Systems Design Engineer |
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£30000 - £35000/annum |
| Location |
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Bicester, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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107746505 |
| Posted |
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08/02/2012 (13:44) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
| Description
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Our client are a small but highly successful company based on the outskirts of Bicester who offer a bespoke service creating products designed for both the home and business markets.
They are seeking a Systems Design Engineer to join their small team to be responsible for CAD drawings for predominantly large Timber projects, liaising with architects/engineers where needed. Being a small company this person would also need to be able to pitch in with other things if need be.
Ideally candidates will have come from a manufacturing drawing or an architectural draughtsman role. This position would suit an experienced and confident CAD designer with the ability to work autonomously and to be involved in a number of other aspects of the design process..
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Engineering Technician / Machine Minder |
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£20000 - £22000/annum Attractive |
| Location |
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Brackley, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
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107733615 |
| Posted |
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08/02/2012 (08:32) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
| Description
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Our client is seeking a Engineering Technician / Machine Minder to join their team. Reporting to the Shift Engineering Manager this role will be to ensure the area and equipment is run in a safe and efficient manner, meeting agreed product specifications and OEE targets by carrying out planned maintenance, timely repair of breakdowns and continuous improvement activities (including identifying problem areas).
Main Responsibilities
* To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly
* Reduce downtime.
* Consistent reporting of all activities including breakdown repair
* Being proactive on ways to improve machines or process.
* Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure machinery is in good state of repair. Effectively planning optimum time available when equipment is most in use
* Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene rules and regulations.
Performance Measures
* Daily start up, shut down and running checks, Line patrols and improvement projects
* Daily downtime sheets/ filling in shift or downtime book/ Mainsaver records
* Correctly completed history on Mainsaver, and engineering shift report
* On-going improvements projects (Recorded)
* Service sheets completed and adherence through daily and weekend plan
* Standards consistently maintained and checked via QC problem sheets.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* A base knowledge of food production line / machines
* Basic writing / literacy PC skills
* Technical background ? level 2 NVQ maintenance/mechanical
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Self motivated
* Conscientious, with attention to detail
* Well organised
* Good attitude and Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Strong Technical aptitude
Desirable
* Able to progress and develop to a Multi-skilled Engineering
Attitude
* Practical approach to problem solving
* Forward-thinking
* Quality conscious
* Good attendance record
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Perm |
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Telephone Data Input / Retrieval Assistant |
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£9/hour |
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Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
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107746000 |
| Posted |
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07/02/2012 (14:20) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our highly reputable and successful client based near Buckingham are seeking two highly articulate and well structured Data Entry and Data Retrieval professionals to join their growing team on an initial three month basis or potentially longer, starting immediately.
The role will involve speaking to clients and interacting with people at all professional levels, and will be a telephone based position which will require the incumbent to verify and input data for a variety of different companies. Ideal candidates will have superb attention to detail and great communication skills.
The incumbents of these roles will act as representatives of our client and therefore prospective candidates must be confident in speaking to people at all levels, and represent our client in a suitably professional manner. This role would be ideal for candidates with some telephone experience and possibly some customer service experience.
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Technical Support Team Member |
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£15000 - £17000/annum |
| Location |
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Bicester, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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113578645 |
| Posted |
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07/02/2012 (11:18) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our client who are a rapidly expanding business on the cutting edge of new technology are now seeking a technical support professional to join their growing team.
Candidates will have a strong understanding of Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX or Linux network troubleshooting or a qualification in technical support such as CompTIA or similar, and will possess Good interpersonal skills and be autonomous being able to plan your own work and time and prioritize tasks at hand.
Candidates will have experience of various hardware equipment, including domestic routers,Have reasonable knowledge of network architecture and have a proven ability in troubleshooting PCs and Laptops.
In addition it would be advantageous for the candidate to have either 2 plus years experience providing technical support direct to customers or experience in a helpdesk role, Some knowledge/experience on VPN, VoIP would be a huge bonus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company on the outskirts of Bicester. Candidates will have their own transport due to location however our client are due to move to Bicester in the near future.
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N/A |
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Support Administrator to Project Manager |
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£16000 - £18000/annum |
| Location |
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Turweston, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
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126233853 |
| Posted |
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31/01/2012 (13:05) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our multi-national client is seeking a Support Administrator to join their UK offices. Working closely with the Sales / Project Manager, the successful candidate will offer the highest administration support and Customer Service to both internal clients and external blue chip organisations.
This will include direct client liaison on an international level, compilation of sales presentations, overseeing and management of projects in the absence of the Project Manager, account management and reporting, undertaking of project to a successful completion.
Candidates will offer a high level of customer service and will be happy to speak to clients of all levels. Previous experience of delivering stringent projects on time and to a high standard will be advantageous.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a forward thinking and successful organisation.
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Permanent |
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Perm |
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ASAP |
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Conference and Event Producer |
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£23000 - £27000/annum |
| Location |
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Banbury, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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130007112 |
| Posted |
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31/01/2012 (08:57) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our client are a successful and developing business working within a highly specialised industry. They are currently seeking a Conference and Events Producer to join their events team based in Banbury. This person will be a highly skilled organiser with proven experience of creating and bringing to fruition conferences, Training Courses, Exhibitions or seminars. The incumbent will be a driven and autonomous organiser, with experience of the intricacies and pitfalls of creating an event or conference.
The successful applicant will be able to research and identify potential event topics to develop into unique and inspiring programmes. They will also resource industry experts as speakers and research mailing lists for potential delegates and related companies for event sponsorship. This role is a great opportunity to work with a friendly and progressive company and will involve international travel and an insight in to an ever evolving industry with fascinating complexities. A second language would be a distinct advantage in this role however is not a pre requisite. Candidates will have an interest in current affairs and world politics and a good grasp of global geography.
This role would suite a highly professional and confident event producer looking for a challenging and exciting new role.
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Ancillary Engineering Technician |
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£20000 - £27000/annum Up to £25k + shift allowance |
| Location |
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Brackley, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
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107737266 |
| Posted |
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19/01/2012 (12:28) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
| Description
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Our client is seeking an Ancillary Engineering Technician to join their team. Supporting Engineering and OEE targets by carrying out planned maintenance, timely repair of breakdowns, continuous improvement activities, this role will include identifying problem areas followed by engineering out the cause.
Main Responsibilities
* To ensure equipment is performing effectively, and all legal and local requirements are met
* Repair Modules and dolav's
* Manage own time effectively
* Reduce downtime.
* Consistent reporting of all activities including breakdown repair
* Being proactive on ways to improve machines or process.
* Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure machinery is in good state of repair. Effectively planning optimum time available when equipment is not in use
Performance Measures
* Daily/weekly checks and record keeping, (Boilers, compressors, effluent, cooling towers, chemicals and utilities). Area patrols and improvement projects
* Repair quantity as set out in weekly report
* Weekly report
* Daily downtime sheets/ filling in shift or downtime book / Mainsaver records
* Correctly completed history on Mainsaver, and engineering shift report
* On-going improvements projects
* Service sheets completed and adherence through daily and weekend plan
* Standards consistently maintained and checked via QC problem sheets.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* A knowledge of Ancillary equipment, food production line/ machines
* Basic writing/ literacy PC skills
* Technical background ? level 3 NVQ maintenance/mechanical
* Welding and fabrication
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Self motivated
* Conscientious, with attention to detail
* Well organised
* Good attitude and Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Strong Technical aptitude
* Forklift truck licence
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Perm |
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Sales Associate |
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£15000 - £17000/annum attractive |
| Location |
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Bicester, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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128202187 |
| Posted |
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18/01/2012 (13:00) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our client, a luxury footwear retail brand, is seeking a Sales Associate to join their expanding team.
Assisting Customers with their purchases and offering associated brand/product information, the successful candidate will be driven to achieve sales though offering a high level of customer service, client interaction and support with product information.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well respected and highly regarding brand for an initial period of c. 3 months. This role will be to work 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis and will require candidates to have previous retail experience. Experience of working within a footwear brand would be advantageous.
Interviews are to be held in Bicester on Friday 27th January 2012 in Bicester for commencement on the 15th February 2012.
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Temporary |
| Contract Length |
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c. 3 months initiall |
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15th February 2 |
| Contact Details |
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Events Account Manager |
| Location |
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Buckinghamshire |
| Job Number |
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129154922 |
| Posted |
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18/01/2012 (08:51) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our client are a highly creative and exciting business who work within the field of events and incentives and who are now seeking a number of Account Managers to join their team in their open plan offices. The role is one which will require a self starting Events professional with superb communication skills and the ability to sell through service. This is not sales role, but is a position which requires a confident and proactive, creative and inspiring professional. This person will be a go getter with a desire to be the best in their industry. This passion and drive will be rewarded with a fantastic work environment and a great team of inspirational colleagues. These roles will suite all levels of events professionals so if in doubt please contact us to discuss.
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Commercial Analyst |
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£40000 - £49500/annum Attractive benefits |
| Location |
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Banbury, Oxfordshire |
| Job Number |
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101317860 |
| Posted |
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17/01/2012 (08:45) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Job Title: Commercial Analyst
Report To: Commercial Financial Controller
Purpose
To prepare management accounting information for the group which has integrity, is timely, and is in accordance with UK GAAP. To ensure integrity and corporate governance in the provision of information that is instrumental in steering the business and accounting for the result.
Key Tasks
* Preparation and review with department managers of all weekly operational reports - volumes, KPI's, material usage, labour etc.
* Development of site operational waste reporting.
* Development of weekly materials, costs, utilities & storage/transport tracking & analysis schedule by site for open book accounting.
* Responsibility for reconciliation and analysis of revenue, materials, storage & transport, direct & indirect labour & stock.
* Liaise with Finance Manager to ensure accuracy of monthly close process including posting of all accruals/prepayments/bank accounts/control accounts and accurate posting of costs and revenue to the P&L etc.
* Hold monthly cost centre reviews with budget holders.
* Maintenance of master data within SAP re material contracts, product costs & selling prices, stock valuation.
* Development of product & customer profitability reporting both within SAP and excel.
* New product costings, customer profitability analysis and development of processes.
* Preparation of annual site client & fiscal year budgets/forecasts.
* Review all capex requests, update of site capex progress report and tracking of all projects through to capitalisation.
* Development of internal weekly profit forecast.
* Presentation of monthly financial information to management team and employees.
* Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to site senior team.
* Management and attendance at half year/year end stock count (including audit of procedures and counts) and integrity of stock system/valuation.
* Development of underlying systems and processes and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
* Respond to ad hoc requests for information from senior managers & owners.
* Communication of financial policies and procedures including advising management on accounting principles and their implications.
Profile and Key Skills
* A qualified accountant (ideally CIMA) with at least 3 years PQE with excellent analytical skills and a hands-on approach.
* Excellent PC skills including knowledge of SAP and analyst software experience advantageous.
* A good communicator at all levels along with the tenacity to persevere through to a successful conclusion.
* A keen interest in adding value through process efficiencies and a demonstrable record of having improved previous systems and processes.
This role offers variety and a high level of autonomy. Candidates will be happy to work both individually and as apart of a team.
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HR Administrator |
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£6.10 - £6.50/hour |
| Location |
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Brackley, Northamptonshire |
| Job Number |
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123215682 |
| Posted |
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12/01/2012 (09:39) |
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JM ASSOCIATES |
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Our client, a local organisation to Brackley, is seeking an HR Administrator to join their expanding team. This role will be a varied administration / departmental support role which will require the successful candidate to assist with a number of HR specific and confidential duties within the department to include:
Time and attendance administration, including the imputing of information onto the system
The collation and administration of a large and varied weekly payroll
Support to the HR team both in taking inbound calls and directing the calls accordingly and responding to emails
General office tasks to include filing and photocopying
This is an exciting role which will progress initially on a temporary basis with the potential opportunity of a permanent position in time. Candidates must have good computer skills to include MS Office and also have studied towards / working experience of HR.
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Temporary |
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Possible temp to per |
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