🔹 Core Responsibilities:
Lead Generation: Identify and contact potential business clients through calls, emails, and online platforms.
Client Outreach: Make outbound calls to introduce GGS Utilities’ energy and telecoms services.
Sales Presentations: Explain product benefits, pricing, and contract terms clearly and persuasively.
Needs Assessment: Understand client requirements and recommend suitable energy and telecoms solutions.
Quote Preparation: Generate accurate quotes based on client usage and preferences.
Follow-Ups: Maintain regular contact with prospects to close deals and build relationships.
CRM Management: Update client records, track interactions, and manage sales pipelines using CRM software.
Target Achievement: Work towards individual and team sales targets and KPIs.
Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes.
Customer Support: Handle queries, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction post-sale.Training:At GGS Office.
Training Outcome: Career Progression Path
1. Senior Sales ExecutiveWith proven performance and experience, you can progress to a senior role. This includes handling larger accounts, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to strategy and campaign planning.
2. Team Leader / Sales SupervisorLead a small team of sales agents, oversee daily operations, support training, and help drive team performance. You’ll also assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices or staff.
3. Sales ManagerManage multiple teams, set targets, analyse performance data, and work closely with directors to shape sales strategy across energy and telecoms services.
4. Business Development or Account ManagerSpecialise in building long-term relationships with high-value clients, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding service offerings.
5. Operations or Regional Manager (Long-Term)Oversee broader business functions, including sales, customer service, and compliance across multiple regions or departments.Employer Description:GGS Utilities is a UK-based brokerage specialising in helping businesses reduce costs on essential services such as energy, water, and telecoms. We work closely with a wide network of suppliers to offer competitive rates and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Our mission is to simplify the process of switching and managing utilities, saving businesses time and money while ensuring they receive reliable service. Whether it's securing better energy tariffs, streamlining telecoms systems, or managing water contracts, GGS Utilities provides expert guidance and dedicated support every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on our transparent approach, customer-first mindset, and commitment to long-term relationships. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are driven by results and focused on delivering value.
As a growing company, we’re also investing in the next generation of talent through our apprenticeship programmes, offering hands-on experience, structured training, and clear career progression in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.Working Hours :Weekly Schedule (37 Hours).
Monday to Friday (7.4 hours/day).
Start Time: 9:00 AM.
Finish Time: 4:24 PM.
Breaks: 30-minute lunch break daily.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager – Switches to be based UK wide to join a leading design and manufacturer of electronic systems.
This role can be Fully Remote from anywhere in the UK – with travel required to the Bedford office once or twice per month as required.
The position of Business Development Manager - Switches will be field based and required to source, target, develop and win new business in line with company growth targets. You will have a background in selling Rotary Switch products such as Encoder, Selector, and Coded Switch solutions across sectors which may include Industrial, Energy, Telecoms, Pro-Audio, Medical, Transportation, Aerospace & Defence, Test & Measurement.
Requirements of a field based, Fully Remote Business Development Manager - Switches
Must have relevant experience within direct sales position with the related product groups of switching products
Able to manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation through to closing
Proven ability to exceed sales targets
Research and understand prospects, products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives, overall business requirements
Able to create proposals, presentations and other documentation for customers & internal departments, in line with company procedures
This is an exciting job opportunity for a Business Development Manager within the Switches market to join a well establish organisation and product base
APPLY NOW for the Business Development Manager - Switches role, please send your CV to TDrew@redlinegroup.Com or call Tom on 01582 878 848 / 07961158762 quoting ref. THD1248, if you have any specific questions about this role, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other Sales jobs.....Read more...
Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Wickford, Essex (on-site, with some travel and occasional customer visits as required)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join a well-established UK power electronics manufacturer, specialising in the design and production of advanced power supply solutions. The company develops AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, transformer rectifiers, configurable modular systems, high-voltage systems, and fully customised designs. Serving customers across aerospace, defence, industrial, telecoms, and emerging markets such as hydrogen production and carbon capture, the business is recognised for delivering innovative, bespoke, and reliable solutions in quality-critical sectors.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong analogue electronics and power supply design experience, who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across the full product lifecycle — from concept, prototyping, and testing through to customer delivery. The position also offers the opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Director, gaining mentorship with a clear pathway to grow into a future leadership role.
Main Responsibilities of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot power supply products (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage systems).
Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and supply chain, to ensure design intent is met.
Produce and maintain technical documentation including specifications, test procedures, and design records.
Support the sales teams with technical input to customer enquiries, proposals, and specifications.
Interface directly with customers on technical issues, projects, and RMAs, ensuring smooth resolution.
Drive research and innovation to enhance products, processes, and new technologies.
Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training to internal staff and customers.
Requirements of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Master’s desirable).
Extensive experience in electronics engineering, including PCB design.
Strong background in analogue electronics and power supply design (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage).
Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as SPICE and CAD software.
Practical, hands-on approach to prototyping, soldering, testing, and troubleshooting.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a small but dynamic team.
Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience:
Background in telecoms power supply design or other efficiency-critical markets.
Low-level programming knowledge and/or digital design alongside analogue expertise.
Commercial awareness of electronics product development and ability to support technical sales.
Experience in quality-critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, or industrial.
This is a key role within the engineering team, offering long-term development opportunities, including progression to Engineering Director.
To apply for this Power Electronics Engineer role based in Wickford, Essex, please send your CV to:
Kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or call 01582 878 830 / 07961 158 784....Read more...
Duties and key responsibilities:
To learn all aspects of I.T. infrastructure, including network topology
Drive ongoing I.T. projects with support from the I.T. Manager and 3rd party consultants
Support in day-to-day break fix and helpdesk functionalities
To learn how to become a good visual user with the goal of becoming a ERP system “super-user” able to train other employees.
Hard Skills to learn (formal training plan to be developed and monitored)
Sales, Finance, Operations elements of ERP system.
A proficient user of ERP system linked to shopfloor and data management by use of QR code
The use of data-tables in ERP system and how their structures integrate existing and new reporting functions
How to create an upgrade plan, and to work with Quartess, an external consultant, PLP and external auditors to carry out database upgrades
A very clear understanding (through on the job training) of accuracy of inventory balances for a business and its ERP system
Process of inventory balances
Physically transacting inventory by transaction and QR codeTroubleshooting to find transaction errors for missing inventory
To understand the software, hardware and hardware integration (scanners & printers) to support the visual application in its current remote version, by tablet and potential future cloud variants
Supporting SQL / Crystal / SSRS coding. Data extraction and data insertion
Learn PowerBI and PowerApps
Promote Cyber Security measures in GB
Training Outcome:
Network administrator / IT administrator
Employer Description:PLP Andover is part of a global group that has a strong culture for employing apprentices and graduates and continued education for all professions. PLP has a proud 75-year heritage as an innovator, designer and supplier of equipment for electricity transmission and distribution, telecoms and renewable energy industries. We utilise a diverse range of technology including our own robot called Stan, Injection Molding, Metal Casting and 5 axis CNC machining. Our factory uses AI- Machine Vision, Advanced Scanning, 3D modelling, 3D Prototyping and Simulation process across our manufacturing team. Starting your career with PLP can lead to a wide range of technical careers including but not limited to design, manufacturing, I.T., QA & testing, technical sales and commercial positions.
PLP is playing a key role in design, development and delivery of Green Energy. Growth in our sector will be strong as we are part of the team delivering a Net Zero ready Grid to enable the Net Zero Transition to 2050.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 5.00pm and Friday, 7.45am - 12.45amSkills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Troubleshooting skills,Able to work independently,Modifying reports,Database extractions,Dashboards for visual ERP,Time management,Interest in IT,Interest in Business studies,Ability to travel,Able to work in group form....Read more...
