As Trainee Sales Executive you will be joining a global brand leader. With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre. This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships. Based in Gateshead this role is full time and permanent, Mon to Fri offering a starting salary of circa £27,000 and an OTE of £32,000.
Key Accountabilities for the Trainee Sales Executive:
Drive your self development by engaging with the training programme
Undertake retail and customer service activities within the companies shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction
Identifying and researching new business leads
Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling
Visiting customers weekly
Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies
Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service
Conduct stock takes as requested
Re-stocking/replenishing items
Understand the range of company products
Administration of sales orders received
Administer any returns
Handle parts enquiries
Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office
Skills and attributes required for the Trainee Sales Executive:
Excellent customer service skills
Ambitious, proactive and driven
Keen interest in your own self development
Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised
High degree of computer literacy
Customer centric individual
What’s in it for you?
Starting salary circa £27,000 and an OTE £32,000
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.
The role is based on 37.5 hours a week 8.30 – 5.00
33 days’ holiday (including 8 bank holidays), pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!
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As Sales Executive you will be joining a global brand leader. With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre. This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships. Based in Gateshead this role is full time and permanent, Mon to Fri offering a starting salary of circa £27,500 and an OTE of £32,000.
Key Accountabilities for the Sales Executive:
Drive your self development by engaging with the training programme
Undertake retail and customer service activities within the companies shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction
Identifying and researching new business leads
Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling
Visiting customers weekly
Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies
Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service
Conduct stock takes as requested
Re-stocking/replenishing items
Understand the range of company products
Administration of sales orders received
Administer any returns
Handle parts enquiries
Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office
Skills and attributes required for the Sales Executive:
Excellent customer service skills
Ambitious, proactive and driven
Keen interest in your own self development
Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised
High degree of computer literacy
Customer centric individual
What’s in it for you?
Starting salary circa £27,000 and an OTE £32,000
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities
The role is based on 37.5 hours a week 8.30 – 5.00
33 days’ holiday (including 8 bank holidays), pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join a leading UK-based engineering and technology organisation.
Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, this is a pivotal, high-impact role within the business, responsible for leading the procurement function and delivering best-in-class supply chain strategies to support the company’s operational and strategic goals.
You will take ownership of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimisation across a complex and technical supply chain—particularly in the electronics and PCB sectors. Working closely with technical, operational, and leadership teams, the successful candidate will ensure that procurement activities align with commercial goals, quality standards, and sustainability principles.
Key Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear:
Lead and develop the procurement function, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven acquisition of goods and services.
Identify, assess, and build strategic relationships with suppliers aligned with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
Lead contract negotiations, support RFQ processes, and contribute to bid preparation.
Oversee and mitigate supply chain risk, including obsolescence management and continuity of supply.
Monitor and report on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Manage procurement KPIs, compliance, inventory control, and safety within the team.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
Demonstrated success managing complex procurement functions in a technical or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of supply chain sustainability, ESG compliance, and cost analysis.
Experience working with PCB and electronic component suppliers.
Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing procurement teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
Extensive experience in procurement, ideally within a technical or engineering sector.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, value-driven organisation that places long-term supplier partnerships and innovation at the heart of its mission. You’ll play a key role in ensuring supply chain resilience and excellence as part of a collaborative and technically focused team.
APPLY NOW for the role of Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Please send your CV to Ltemple@redlinegroup.Com or call Lewis on 01582 878820 to find out more.....Read more...
The Company:
UK manufacturer of single use medical devices
Global reach
Outstanding reputation for service and product quality
Looks after their employees
Benefits of the Validation Engineer
£45k basic salary,
Death in Service (2 x Salary),
Employer Pension @ 5% employer + 5% employee,
23 Days annual leave + bank holidays,
Health Shield - Employee Health Cash Plan,
Perkbox
The Role of the Validation Engineer
Our client is a leading medical devices manufacturer
This role is to ensure all site validation needs are met
You will be responsible for validating all production, service provision, computer and software-based processes, the result of which cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or measurement.
Validation must demonstrate the ability of these processes to consistently achieve expected results. The role includes re-validation of established processes as well as initial validation of amended or new processes, such as those introduced through new product development activities.
Creating Validation Master Plans and associated protocols
Create or amend standard operating procedures in accordance with the results of the validation
Creating validation and related working forms
Supporting site cross-functional technical writing needs
Maintenance of Sterilisation Validation for both Gamma and Ethylene Oxide processes.
Assist in the implementation of the validation protocols and write the validation reports
Support cross-functional risk management activities
Support in the optimization of production processes
Preparation of plans for maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning of test and production equipment
Policing and coordinating maintenance, service, calibration, re-validation and cleaning
Advise the business on current best practice in validation and keep abreast of changes
Contribute to continuous improvement projects
The Ideal Person for the Validation Engineer
Must hold a mechanical engineering or electrical engineering degree
Must have previous experience of medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Must have practical experience in manufacturing technology and quality assurance
Must have understanding of Quality Management Systems for medical
Devices (EN ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820)
Experience in validation / qualification
Experience in Project Work and/or Project Management D
Good to very good knowledge of common MS Office
Programs
Able to adhere to and communicate the company values
Must have strong communication skills able to communicate with all levels of organisation
A good team player who is able to adapt to working independently or with new or short-term teams
If you think the role of Validation Engineer is for you, apply now!
Consultant: David Gray
Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get practical experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures
Keep accurate and current patient records on the system
Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed
The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.
It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.
What you will study:
Cross infection
Anatomy
Radiography
Oral hygiene
Orthodontics
Restoration
Legislation
First aid
Health and safety
You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
You will have an average of 6-hours per week of your working hours for your off-the-job training
This can be at the dental practice or at home, but it is up to your employer
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon. Further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training
Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position
Employer Description:Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, from 8.30am - 6.00pm. Hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will be working as admin support for a regional Contact Manager becoming
Client email liaison
Keeping the Contract Manager updated
Creating client performance reports
Assisting with all aspects of admin for specific contracts, from ordering stock to creating ID badges and checking time sheets.
You will be supported by the Contract Manager and our office-based Senior Administrator. You will also receive training in industry-related H&S topics. You may, from time to time, be required to travel with Contract Managers to client sites to assist in delivering training via online modules to cleaning staff and will be involved in staff onboarding.Training Outcome:The organisation has a passion for developing their own staff to grow with the business. Both roles will lead to full-time positions where you will adopt account management responsibility and start to look after the companies' clients through effective communication and giving a professional service. There are other elements of the business you could progress into, such as financial areas or working on bids for new work, suitable skills and your interests will be discussed on completion.Employer Description:A professional and approachable commercial cleaning and facilities management company, APM’s fully-trained staff members focus on providing a wide range of safe, effective and efficient cleaning services for all our clients. And we specialise in the safe cleaning of Social Care environments and the provision of professional cleaning services for Construction Companies.
Our business has been built through honesty, hard work and the recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals of our existing customers. As a team, we adapt at speed to meet the wide range of cleaning challenges our work presents us with on a daily basis.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 4pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Provide 1st line support for the Service Desk
Work on support tickets and provide project support to senior engineers
Assisting the setup of desktops & laptops
Dealing with ticket queries including password resets, new user requests and fault logging
Assisting with infrastructure refreshes
Telephony rollouts
Provide a first point of contact support to customers and maintain excellent customer service via; Phone, Email and The Portal
Liaise with internal customers to ensure that services are being delivered
Work with SLA’s whilst delivering efficient resolutions towards First Time Fix Rates
Training:Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Your training will be delivered in 2-day blocks every 4-6 weeks, this will be in our online classrooms
You will be working with a specialist coach from Baltic Apprenticeships
Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship provides the skills, qualifications and experience you need to immerse yourself in an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective IT Support Technician
Employer Description:Aspire Technology Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice with an appetite for IT and a positive attitude to be based at their new offices at Pipewell Quay on Gateshead’s Quayside. They’re looking for someone who is looking to begin their career in IT, who is comfortable talking to people, confident, friendly and has a great attitude to work. You will ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all their customers and you will be working with some of the latest technology systems.
Baltic Apprenticeships have teamed up with Aspire Technology Solutions to offer a free, exclusive IT Bootcamp! Bootcamp attendees are offered a guaranteed interview. Please apply for more details.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
1. You will provide support to pupils. You will:
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
2. You will provide support for the teacher. You will:
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
Assist with the planning of learning activities and lesson plans.
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, administer coursework etc.
3. You will provide support for the curriculum. You will:
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
4. You will provide support for the school. You will:
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
Training Outcome:Progression for the right candidate.Employer Description:Although we aim for academic success for our pupils, we believe that this can only be worthwhile in a context of strong personal development. It is essential that children learn how to be healthy and safe so that they can enjoy success as they grow and develop. We want to help families to develop young people who are positive and confident to access what the world around them has to offer but who also understand the importance of adding to their community and wider society for the benefit of all. We want our pupils to accept that everyone is unique and has value and that we can all live and work together by accepting our differences and uniqueness.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 16:15.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The Business Administration Apprentice will support our dynamic commercial team providing administrative assistance.
You will manage the CRM system, coordinate sales activities and meetings, and help to support with the smooth operation of the department.
This role is critical to improving team productivity and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective support and coordination.
Duties will include:
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the commercial team and commercial leadership
Manage and update the customer relationship management (CRM) system
Assist in preparing sales reports, presentations and performance metrics
Coordinate meetings, appointments and events for the commercial team, requiring direct client interaction
Monitor and track sales leads and pipeline activity, updating and chasing follow-up tasks as required
Ensure all sales documentation is accurate, complete, and filed appropriately
Liaise with other departments such as marketing, finance, and project delivery teams
Support in writing up meeting minutes, using AI tools such as Co-Pilot to create content suitable for client review
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
End Point Assessment
Monthly visits from your TDR Training Officer
All training will take place at the employer premises
Training Outcome:
Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:TSG (Technology Services Group), located on the Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead, is a UK-based IT services company that provides a comprehensive range of technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Founded in 2003 by Graham Wylie, TSG specialises in managed IT services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation support.
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, TSG has earned all seven Microsoft Designations, reflecting its deep expertise in Microsoft technologies. The company also partners with software providers like Sage and Pegasus to deliver tailored business applications.
TSG's services include:
Managed IT Support: Offering proactive maintenance and support for on-premises and cloud-based systems.
Cybersecurity: Providing services to prevent, detect, and respond to security threats.
Technology Services Group
Cloud Services: Assisting businesses in transitioning to and managing cloud-based infrastructures.
Business Applications: Implementing and supporting software solutions to enhance business processes.
With its headquarters in Gateshead, TSG serves a diverse clientele across various industries, focusing on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and security through technology.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 with 1 hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Computer literate....Read more...
Training in the yard
Onsite training
Providing support for qualified scaffolders
College release for training
Training Outcome:
Part 2
Advanced Scaffolder
Supervisor
Manager
Employer Description:Medium sized organization working as sub-contractors to some of the biggest, most prestigious companies in the regionWorking Hours :Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:00.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness
To be responsible for answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries throughout the day
To be responsible for regularly checking and responding to enquiries via email throughout the day
To be responsible for regularly checking and responding to enquiries on social media (Facebook and Instagram) throughout the day
To process donations of furniture over the telephone on our CRM system, creating paperwork, getting stock labels ready and preparing necessary paperwork and scheduling for the driver
To enter new furniture into the stock control area of the CRM system when it arrives
To enter donated furniture to the CRM each day
To carry out filing, shredding, and photocopying when required
Check and maintain stationary levels, placing orders when necessary
To cover any other appropriate responsibilities during times of absence
Probationary period applies.Training:You will attend day release sessions 1 day per month at Access Training on Team Valley as well as learning on the job.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship offers the opportunity for a long-term career with progression opportunities. Their last Administration apprentice was with the organisation for 10 years and became an integral part of the team.Employer Description:Foundations began as a small community project to support the Dunston and Teams community affected by financial hardship in the mid 90's.
We soon identified the wider need for a community furniture service across the Borough of Gateshead, and our small part time project, quickly grew into a full time charity supporting thousands of people each year.
Our dedicated team of volunteers, staff and Trustees are passionate about alleviating the impact of furniture poverty, so that people and families can lead safe, settled and comfortable home lives.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm with 30 minutes lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
