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Internal Sales Apprentice
You’ll play a key role in supporting our sales operations, learning how our business runs day-to-day, and developing valuable skills that will set you up for long-term success in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Represent FPE Seals in a professional manner at all times Develop relationships with allocated key customers, providing single point of contact within the business for quotationsand queries Manage allocated set of low spending customers, maintaining relationship and develop understanding of their truepotential, feeding back information to sales team Maximise customer potential by upselling product and chasing up quotations Monitor performance of key customers or identify new customers for development, liaising with external sales or salesmanagement Answer incoming sales calls or respond to voicemail or email providing commercial support for customer enquiries orqueries including cross-referencing from catalogues or online searches of items not listed on system Provide customers with technical support, utilising all available company resources Create quotes received from enquiries, ensuring that all contract review rules are met Process orders received from email/fax/phone, taking card payments if required Identify seals and seal kits sent by customers as samples, providing feedback and quotations where necessary Obtain pricing and lead-time for non-stocked parts from suppliers in conjunction with purchasing Obtain all necessary technical information from customer to enable production to manufacture machined seals forcustomers Create parts on Jasper for new product or kits or input customers alternative part numbers Liaise with courier companies or taxi companies in circumstances requiring special attention Assist Finance department with invoice queries Ensure that the databases/CRM held within FPE Seals for customers are accurate and up to date with all customerand contact details Cover, when requested, Trade Counter Sales Deal with customer complaints in line with company proceduresOther Comply with Health & Safety, Quality and all other policies of the company Carries out other tasks as and when requested to do so by management Comply with company health safety policies and procedures and, as applicable, ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment and fully utilise all safety items within the legal and H&S requirements. Training Outcome:Become part of the internal sales team at FPE Seals.Employer Description:Founded in 1984 in Darlington, UK, FPE Seals now stock, supply and distribute to customers internationally, across all areas of industry, operating from branches across the UK, including Swan Seals in Aberdeen, as a well as a branch in The Netherlands. Our custom services also include the design and creation of express machined seals, as well as legacy sourcing for existing seals. Both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered, we pride ourselves on using our industry knowledge and technical expertise, to deliver a high-quality, personal and efficient service. We understand how important it is to get our products to you as quickly as possible, which is why we offer a same day dispatch service.Working Hours :Monday -Friday- 9am-5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience ....Read more...
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant – Mirfield Salary: £25,000 Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–15:45 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Recruiter: Aqumen Recruitment ⭐ Join a Growing Technical & Quality Team! Aqumen Recruitment is proud to be supporting our client, a forward-thinking manufacturer in Mirfield, in their search for a motivated and detail-driven Technical Assistant.If you're passionate about product quality, technical accuracy, and supporting the launch of innovative new products, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. About the Role As a Technical Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality standards across raw materials, in-process production, and finished products. You’ll work closely with Technical, Quality, NPD, Purchasing, Laboratory, and Production teams to maintain excellence and support new product trials.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving systems, and working hands-on to support both quality and production needs. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Lead and support continuous improvement activities across technical and quality processes. Analyse customer complaints and shopfloor data to drive root-cause investigations and sustainable improvements. Conduct and support quality checks on incoming materials, production runs, and finished goods. Manage external quality issues, ensuring they align with internal quality and audit procedures. Technical Support Provide clear, accurate technical advice to internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Work with Purchasing to ensure raw materials meet all required specifications. Assist production teams with day-to-day technical tasks and troubleshooting. New Product Development (NPD) Ensure technical compliance for new materials and new product launches. Take ownership of product trials—recording data, documenting outcomes, and supporting successful launches. Work with NPD to standardise samples and help move concepts through to fully launched products. What We’re Looking For Ideally, you will have: Experience working with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 17025 (preferred but not essential) Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good problem-solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, SWOT) Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to support improvements Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with suppliers, production, and quality teams Additional requirements: Willingness to travel nationally to customer & supplier sites Full UK Driving Licence DBS check required Why Join Our Client? Competitive salary and benefits Supportive team environment Clear opportunities for development and progression Company pension scheme A chance to make a real impact on product quality and innovation How to Apply Interested in shaping the future of quality and technical excellence for our client?Apply today through Aqumen Recruitment! Send your CV or contact us for more information—we’d love to hear from you.Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. ....Read more...
Product Sourcing Coordinator
Up to £30,000 + Great Benefits A fantastic opportunity is now available to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to-business personalisation industry.As the home of four leading textile brands, each with their own unique identity and philosophy, our client has established themselves as the go-to brand for quality, innovative products in the rebrandable accessories market, with over 3000 SKUs and approximately 500 styles across their range of headwear, bags, and accessories.The successful Product Sourcing Coordinator, who is proactive and detail-focused, will support the end-to-end sourcing process across a network of 50+ factories in the Far East, helping to ensure supplier performance, compliance, and timely delivery. This is a key position requiring excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You'll work closely with internal teams, including Product Development, Merchandising, Purchasing, and Quality Control, as well as with international suppliers.Key Responsibilities: Serve as a main point of contact for 50+ factories across the Far East. Build and maintain strong working relationships with all suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance with Trading Agreements and our Code of Conduct. Contribute to supplier reviews, recognising strong performance and addressing areas for improvement. Produce quarterly supplier performance summaries for internal team reviews. Actively support the Critical Path Process to meet seasonal deadlines. Assist with onboarding new suppliers, including training and documentation. Maintain up-to-date supplier files and reference materials for internal use. Communicate business-as-usual (BAU) standards clearly with all new suppliers. Research and present four potential new suppliers each month to support sourcing expansion. Contribute to supply chain mapping and visibility projects. Collect and file CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) reports; organise information for internal access and training. Proactively manage delays, non-compliance, and other issues with relevant stakeholders. Identify sourcing risks and propose solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and cost control. Supply accurate pricing and lead times for bespoke customer orders. Coordinate communication between customers and suppliers through to delivery. Review and refine special order processes to improve speed and service. Skills & Experience: Previous experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics Strong Microsoft Excel skills Knowledge of ethical sourcing practices and supplier compliance processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain software; familiarity with AI tools is an advantage Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail GCSE-level qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Further education beyond GCSE level, whether academic or vocational is desirable A CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification is desirable, or an interest in obtaining this qualification alongside this role. Desirable Experience: Understanding of international shipping, Incoterms, and customs procedures (UK & EU) Exposure to working with Far East suppliers Experience working to a Critical Path is an advantage Company BenefitsBecause our client genuinely cares about their team members, they offer a fantastic range of benefits: 22 days holiday increasing with length of service Birthday off – In addition to your annual leave Private Healthcare Scheme 4% employer pension contributions Life Assurance x4 annual salary to the loved one(s) you have nominated Modern office space with free parking and free on-site electric vehicle charging points. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised Product Sourcing Coordinator to join a successful business at a time of impressive growth in an important organisational role as part of a friendly, supportive team. A competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to an impressive employee-centred benefits package and genuine career development opportunities. Apply now! ....Read more...
Data Analyst Apprentice
In order to develop relevant and transferable skills, you will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship, which will support you as you grow in your role. This part-time study will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning to real-life business projects. The placements you complete will give you a broad view of the business and help identify your strengths, with the support of a designated placement mentor. Placements may include: Supply Chain: This is a large and important function within the business, covering the inbound supply of components all the way through to delivery of finished products to our customers. Supply Chain uses vast amounts of data to ensure that we get our products where they need to be, at the right time, in the most efficient way: from suppliers receiving purchase orders, to the business receiving the components, through to having a finished product produced, packed, and distributed from our warehouse. Some areas within the Supply Chain that you would experience are (but not limited to) Purchasing, Material Control, Continuous Improvement, Logistics and Warehousing. Marketing: In the marketing rotation you will be part of a high-performing team that manages all aspects of the marketing mix for a market-leading brand. In a highly varied placement, you could support one of the many digital projects across the business, learning how we use data to understand customer behaviours, use insights from data to create new products and expand into new markets, and how we maximise the sales and profitability of our products. Customer Service: In Mira Service, you will have insight into the true voice of our end customers. In this rotation, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of the Service function and how data plays a critical part in us delighting our customers. In this placement you will be supporting projects in (but not limited to): new service introductions, resource optimisation for our Service Engineers and our Contact Centre teams, and analysis on product failures and customer issues, working with our Continuous Product Development team so that we can drive improvements in reliability and performance of our products. Throughout each of the placements you will have the opportunity to be involved in: The gathering and cleaning processes for data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and quality The interpretation of results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis Identification of data quality issues and the proposal of data cleansing and enhancement solutions to ensure data is fit for purpose Interpretation of results using different analytical and statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and anomalies, and extract meaningful insights Identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and development of metrics to track and measure business performance Development and maintenance of visualisations and dashboard reports to tell a focused story Following organisational data governance, including policies on data access, sharing, dissemination and protection Application of fundamental principles of data ethics and privacy under supervision Personal and professional development is at the heart of a career at Kohler Mira. Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one to ones with your manager will be in place to support you. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback. Training:Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:Opportunities for further education if successful at gaining permanent employment Employer Description:Kohler Mira encompasses 3 successful brands: Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup. We have a strong history of apprenticeships and we offer valuable training and experience which benefit both our businesses and the individuals working towards them. From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and driven, we challenge you to join our apprenticeship programme as a Data Analyst Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Patience ....Read more...
Buyer
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary: Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in optimizing product manufacturing requirements. As a Buyer you will focus on aligning batch sizes with customer delivery needs, minimizing excess, and ensuring efficient production flow. You'll also serve as a backup to the Planner, gaining valuable cross-functional experience in supply chain operations. Minimum Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including procedure manuals and safety guidelines. Comfortable using computer systems for all required processes, procedures, and training. Physical Requirements: Primarily a desk-based role with extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day). No unusual physical demands or environmental conditions. Essential Functions: Validate and review purchase orders to accurately determine demand for raw materials, containers, and packaging components. Optimize procurement decisions by selecting approved vendors, determining order quantities, and establishing delivery timelines. Track and analyze on-time delivery performance, proactively addressing delays to ensure uninterrupted production flow. Execute purchase orders in LN for all required materials and packaging components with precision and timeliness. Partner with the Corporate Scheduler to synchronize material availability with production priorities and schedules. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate financial and material records. Leverage cost-saving opportunities by consolidating purchases and adjusting order quantities based on production needs and inventory levels. Collaborate with Corporate Purchasing, Plant Management, and Scheduling to establish optimal reorder points and stocking levels. Assist in vendor evaluation and selection, recommending suppliers based on quality, pricing, and delivery performance. Maintain comprehensive and organized records of purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation for audit readiness. Provide support for planning, scheduling, and administrative functions to enhance operational efficiency. Promote a culture of safety by identifying hazards, adhering to safety protocols, and promptly reporting incidents. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for proper handling and disposal of materials. Champion the Company's safety and quality programs, setting a benchmark for excellence and continuous improvement. Who We Are: Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you. What We Offer: We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential, and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan. Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. "In order to be the best, we must hire the best."Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Manager, Business Operations & Admin - Playland
Full-Time, PermanentDate Posted: December 03, 2025Who we are… The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences. At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community. Our ideal candidate is an individual who is highly strategic, financially savvy, and exceptionally organized. You excel at managing budgets, forecasting, and aligning resources to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. You bring strong oversight to procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of assets and materials. Compliance is a core strength—you ensure that all operations adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards. While technical knowledge is helpful, your greatest value lies in leadership, financial management, and process optimization.Why join our Team? Exhilarating and fun-loving cultureFlexible work environment Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food StandsCompetitive compensation packageOpportunity to create lasting memories and friendships! What will you do this year?In your role as Manager, Business Operations & Admin - Playland, your primary accountabilities will be to: Oversee the acquisition of assets, materials, and services to support departmental operations.Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring expenditures align with approved targets and providing insight into risks and opportunities.Contribute to the development of a 3–5-year strategic asset management and site maintenance plan for Playland, including capital projects.Ensure all attraction maintenance programs comply with manufacturer guidelines and Technical Safety BC requirements.Liaise with Technical Safety BC to secure permits and maintain compliance for rides, attractions, and new installationsOversee the CMMS platform (Mobaro) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance tracking.Enhance inventory control solutions for tools, ride parts, equipment, and consumables to improve operational efficiency. Stay current with ASTM Standards, participate in committee meetings, and collaborate with the Playland team to ensure operations meet industry requirements.Liaise between operations and maintenance to foster strong collaboration.Lead and support full-time administrative staff.Organize annual SafeConnect Conference.Manage staff certifications and administer the Apprenticeship Program to support team development.Administer the Collective Agreement for full-time, casual, and seasonal staff, including payroll approvals and application of premiums and paid time off.Perform additional duties as required to support departmental and organizational goals. What else? 5-7 years of progressive experience in maintenance management, preferably in amusement parks, entertainment venues, or similar environments.Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma/certificate in a relevant discipline (i.e. Project Management, Business Management, SCMP Designation, etc.); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.Experience managing acquisition of assets, materials, and services to support operational needs.Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, licensing, permits/approvals, and safety standards, including familiarity with Technical Safety BC regulations and ASTM standards.Strong skills in scheduling, cost estimating, and strategic planning.Experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., Mobaro) and inventory control systems.Excellent ability to communicate with staff, department managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies; proven leadership in unionized environments is an asset.General knowledge of construction, engineering, and maintenance practices is beneficial but not the primary focus.Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and other applications for data processing, budget tracking, purchasing, and work order creation.Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and within tight deadlines. Who are you? Financially SavvyProcurement FocusedStrategic PlannerResults DrivenDetail OrientatedTeam player Where and when to APPLY? Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the role is filled. The PNE's compensation offerings are in alignment with a pay-for-performance pay philosophy that recognizes individual, and teamwork performance. The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, and internal pay structures. As a part of the PNE's total compensation package, this position may be eligible for other benefits subject to program eligibility requirements. The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Department at hr@pne.ca ....Read more...