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Logistics/ Office Manager |
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| Area: Lichfield Staffordshire |
Type: Permanent |
Salary: £20K - £25K |
| Consultant: Isobel Husbands |
Category: Administrative |
Hours: Full Time |
The company was formed in 1986 to bring quality ladies and children's fashion accessories to the UK market. Based in Staffordshire, it is a vibrant, professional company that is growing rapidly and now supplies some of the largest retailers in the UK.
Logistics & Office Manager, Job Description
Reporting Line: The Logistics & Office Manager will be directly responsible to the Partner Operations.
Responsibilities & Duties: The main responsibilities of the Logistics & Office Manager will be to take responsibility of the logistical shipping & import process & to ensure a smooth day to day running of the office. Duties will include the following:
Far East Logistics & Communications:
Take sole responsibility for the shipping process from raising initial orders to ensuring orders land on time.
Raise all supplier orders
To maintain and operate an order expediting system to ensure suppliers are made aware of overdue orders and maintain records.
To advise management of any late deliveries.
To ensure timely arrival of samples and advise suppliers of sample approval status as instructed by the Quality Controller
To liaise with suppliers and shippers to ensure that goods & documentation are received on time and that shippers are aware of our delivery requirements.
To ensure proforma invoices are received, checked, signed (by either partner) and returned
To negotiate with Far East suppliers in relation to price & delivery dates
Far East Administration
Take sole responsibility for updating an External Database with shipment & delivery details & export updates of the database to the Far East
Undertake a daily import of the External Database from the Far East
Liaise with new suppliers, set new suppliers up on the system & negotiate payment terms
Input new product lines onto the system accurately & with great attention to detail
Amend lines prices and suppliers when necessary on stock files
Liaise with UK forwarders in relation to shipments, timely receipt of accurate documentation, vessel delays & negotiate rates
Office Management
To manage both the Assistant Office Administrator & Office PA and ensure that their tasks & duties are completed in an accurate and efficient manner
Ensure the office runs smoothly on a day to day basis
Carry out an off site back up daily
Maintain office filing systems, including filing & retrieval
Maintain office equipment where necessary
Oversee the ordering of stationary & office peripherals
General support
Providing general secretarial and/or administrative support for Partners or other staff
Providing cover when other administration staff are out of the office to include the following roles: Assistant Office Administrator, Office PA & Accounts Administrator.
Following safe working practices at all times, as described in the Company's Health and Safety Policy and risk assessments, and ensure a clean and tidy working environment
Skills - The Logistics & Office Manager will need to exhibit the following skills:
Fast & accurate with a high attention to detail
Ability to use own initiative and relish challenges and problem-solving
Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly
Highly organised and assertive with strong communication and time management skills
Confident and well spoken with an excellent telephone manner
Extremely efficient in completing tasks
Possess determination and tenacity
Ability to build strong relationships with both customers & suppliers & change their communication to adapt to the individual
Clear/concise verbal/written communication skills to be able to deal with Far East Suppliers
Ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines, multitask and thrive in a busy office environment
Excellent negotiator
Ability to learn quickly and use own initiative to complete unfamiliar tasks as required
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Interest in fashion jewellery and hair accessories
Hours of work: Mon to Fri from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (30 minutes for lunch. The applicant will also be expected to work additional hours as necessary to perform the duties set out above.
Employment Basis: Permanent following successful performance review after 3 months
Remuneration: £20,000 - £25,000 (dependent on experience). No sick pay beyond SSP. Option to buy accessories at wholesale prices
Holiday entitlement: 20 days per calendar year plus bank holidays. 5 days holiday must be taken over the Christmas period when the company is closed for holidays.
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Assembly Technician |
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| Area: Tamworth |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £10 per hour |
| Consultant: Isobel Husbands |
Category: Other |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment agency and business
Reports to: Shop Floor Foreman / Production Manager / Operations Manager
Job Objectives:
Assembly, Manufacture and Testing of company parts and products.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
To undertake the assembly and manufacture of parts & products to the point where they are complete and ready for test.
Improve assembly methods and practices to reduce costs and minimise waste.
Improve build quality to minimise non-conformities.
Ensure tidiness, cleanliness and standards of ?housekeeping? in own work area and throughout the workshop.
Training of other employees as required.
Packaging and despatching machines as required.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Competence in undertaking general electro mechanical assembly or finishing operations.
Competence in wiring installations in accordance with best practice standards.
Competence in pneumatic installations in accordance with best practice standards.
Competence in Plastic Fabrication and GRP fitting work as required.
Use of PC and other devices to download/upload PLC/HMI software and data.
As defined by any future skills matrix that is both reasonable and achievable.
Be able to test machines to international standards and regulations.
Fork truck Licence would be an advantage but not necessary.
Performance Measures:
KPI to be set up for Delivery Performance for finished machine builds and cell output.
Good Housekeeping and Health and Safety to be audited on a regular basis.
Appraised on all key performances at least once per year.
Active participation in Ascott Continual Improvement schemes inc Lean, Kanban and 5S.
Reduction in production costs (as a % of sales)
Reduction in production non-conformities.
If you have not had a reply to your application within three days, then please assume that unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Keep checking our website though for further vacancies.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer |
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Sales Negotiator with good admin skills |
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| Area: Sutton Coldfield and Erdington |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £6.15 per hour |
| Consultant: Isobel Husbands |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
Our client is looking for a bright and enthusiastic proactive sales person to help diversify and expand existing businesses in the Sutton Coldfield and Erdington areas of Birmingham, with the ability to recognise and react to potential commercial opportunities. There are two full time vacancies 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (one based in Sutton Coldfield and one in Erdington), or possibly job shares of perhaps 9.00am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm (with the flexibility to cover full time for the other?s holidays and sickness).
The successful candidates must be self motivated and able to work on their own without supervision, and demonstrate reliability and enthusiasm with an intelligent contribution of ideas. Although the main emphasis is on telephone and face to face sales, good accurate record keeping, administration and computer skills are equally as important, with a good knowledge of the main Microsoft packages including Word and Excel. Experience in web design and linking with social media sites would be useful but not essential.
The position is to start initially on a temporary basis at £6.15 per hour, with the potential for the role to become permanent for candidates with a cheerful and helpful attitude in addition to the above skills. There will also be potential for the right person to progress with the company as it expands, and increase earnings with commission and bonus incentives.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful, but keep checking our website for further vacancies and opportunities.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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Toolmaker |
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| Area: Birmingham Area |
Type: Temporary |
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| Consultant: Isobel Husbands |
Category: Other |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
Our client is looking for someone with a background in checking fixtures, vacuum forming tools and PU foam tools, who is able to do lathe and milling work (aluminium, steel, brass), surface grinding, drilling/tapping and welding in aluminium and steel. The ability to do bench and polish aluminium tooling would be useful, although this is not essential. The successful candidate will be able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
It is a 37 hour week, 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 12.30 Friday. There is the possibility of overtime of one hour in the evenings, and five hours on Saturdays. This is a temporary booking to start on Monday 3rd October for two months initially, with the possibility of it being extended for longer depending on the quality of the work of the candidate and the work situation. The rate of pay is between £8 and £9 per hour, depending on experience.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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Financial Paraplanner |
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| Area: Sutton Coldfield |
Type: Permanent |
Salary: £25k - £35k |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Other |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn for Jobs Ltd is acting as an employment agency.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Paraplanner to join a thriving independent firm of financial advisers based in Sutton Coldfield.
Our client is looking for the very best and as such you should be experienced in financial services and preferably with an IFA practice as a paraplanner. Specifically you should be experienced in investments, self invested pensions, tax planning and trusts.
You must be well organised and be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic whist remaining disciplined and professional at all times.
You must be IT literate and be competent using word, excel, and outlook.
Its important for the role for the right candidate to understand the importance of a structured and methodical approach when dealing with client advice and transactions.
Full training will be provided but you must be able to work both independently and in a team.
The benefits of working with my client are a salary between £25000 and £35000 depending on experience and qualification and 30 days holiday. other benefits include 3 x Death in service benefit and after 2 years an invitation to join the group personal pension scheme with an employer contribution of 3% rising with length of service to 5% after 5 years. After 2 years you also qualify for the company private medical insurance.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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Polish Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £7.00 per hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced Polish speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and Polish to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Polish. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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Russian Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £7.00 per hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced Russian speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and Russian to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Russian. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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French Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £7.00 per hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced French speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and French to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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Spanish Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £7.00 per hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Reception |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced Spanish speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and Spanish to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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Italian Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: 7.00 Per Hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced Italian speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and Italian to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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German Bi-Lingual Telemarketing Executive |
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| Area: Birmingham |
Type: Temp to Perm |
Salary: £7.00 per hour |
| Consultant: Ayshe Beatrup |
Category: Sales |
Hours: Full Time |
Acorn 4 Jobs is acting as an employment business and agency.
We are looking for experienced German speaking Telemarketing staff with fluent English and German to work for our client based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and German. They should be confident and be able to hold/initiate a conversation.
This is a full time vacancy and our client is recruiting on a temp to perm basis, starting at £7.00 per hour with the potential to earn up to £15000 per annum with commission on a permanent basis.
If you have not heard from us within three days then please assume on this occasion that your application has not been successful.
Acorn 4 Jobs is an equal opportunities employer.
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