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Calling all QA/QC officers with a civils / mining industry background.

My client a leading mining company in North Yorkshire are seeking a QC/QA Officer for their site. These roles are on shift patterns 8 on 6 off, 11 hour shifts (averages out at 44 hours per week).

We are ideally seeking candidates with either a degree or Masters in Mining or Civil Engineering, with QC/QA and Compliance experience on similar projects.

The duties and responsibilities of a QC Officer will include but not be limited to:

Maintaining and calibrating measuring equipment to various testing standards.

Performing inspection and testing activities of incoming materials and finished products in accordance with company procedures to determine that they meet a certain standard.

Perform an inspection of precision components and assemblies to customer drawings and specifications - visual inspection of products before and after operations are completed and detect any non-conformances or non-compliant parts.

Filling out and maintaining proper paperwork.

To collate and build handover document files and quality reports as per client requirements.

Questioning the nature of defects and providing future solutions.

Comparing finished products to original patents.

Ensure the adherence of all policies and procedures concerning quality are maintained and report all non-conformances to the QC Superintendent.

Perform inspections of precision components and assemblies to customer drawings and specifications using tools such as callipers, and gauges -visual inspection of products before and after operations are completed and detect any non-conformances or non-compliant parts.

Effectively communicate quality issues to the QC Superintendent for immediate correction to ensure that all products meet customer specifications.

Adhere to all quality and regulatory compliance procedures.

Conduct external supplier audits.

Ensures compliance with job specifications, working with specifications for of electrical equipment and materials.

Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations, and working on checking diagrams, and structural schemes.

Accommodation is provided for those who live more than 1 hour commute away from Whitby (whilst on duty / on shift only)

Company bonus scheme in place. Additional 26 days leave (on top of shift rotation)

Salary is in the region of £50,000 - 53,400 per annum.

Please note candidates will be required to be drug and alcohol screened as this is a safety critical site and also subject to medical assessments for fitness.

Please note - British Passport or Share Code to work in the UK only - No visas or applications from abroad please as my client is not offering sponsorship for these roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Canteen (small charge for meals)
• Company pension
• Free parking / Shuttle service provided
  Send your CV over to andrea@lennardbusinessservices.co.uk

 My valued client is seeking a Senior Training & Competency Facilitator for their prestigious mining project in North Yorkshire near Whitby.

• Conduct Training needs analysis in collaboration with all stakeholders that develop and deliver competence.
• Develop Competence maps for all workstreams and levels to define the required standards and maintain the Competence Management System
• Deliver training programs where competent to do so and arrange with third party providers where required.
• Schedule training programs that meet operational delivery plans and have minimum impact on operating performance
• Ensure that training aligns with the company Safety Program and conducts Training Audits at project site, offices and in the workplace.
• Design, revise and assist with the administration and auditing of training programs
• Support and 3rd party Training & Competency Facilitators on behalf of the Training & Competency Manager.
• Advise senior management on matters relating to training
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to the company and client information

Ideally Required: Certificate in Training and or Assessing
Preferred: MPQC Assessors Qualification
The ideal candidate will have around 3 years’ experience in a Training delivery capacity.  Candidates with experience in mining, tunnelling or civil engineering with delivering training experience would be at a distinct advantage
Experience in the development and delivery of health and safety training programs and procedures.
Computer Skills - good IT skills required in MS Office, SharePoint, email etc

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of mining / heavy industry and methods applicable to health and safety standards
• Statistical analysis and evaluation skills
• Train-the-trainer skills and teaching ability
• Group facilitation skills
• Skilled and competent in auditing
• Organisation, planning and scheduling abilities
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines pertaining to Mining Regulations, and clients
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation, both orally and in writing, including formal reports
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of different disciplines
• Ability to source and understand evidence-based content material

Role is office and site based Mon - Friday 08.30 - 17.30

Company park and ride scheme to site with free parking provided

Salary circa £45-47k Dependant on Experience. In addition there is a company bonus scheme.

Accommodation can be provided for applicants whose home address is some distance from the site whilst on shift only (hols and not on shift will be required to travel home or make own arrangements

Canteen when on duty (small charge for meals)

33 days holiday (25 hols and 8 Bank Holidays).

Candidate will need to be subject to a D&A Screen and Medical and also physically fit to attend site as some training will be undertaken in a mining environment and underground at times and must be competent and happy working in an underground environment.
Send your CV over to andrea@lennardbusinessservices.co.uk

 My valued client are seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover their client base in UK and Ireland.
Role involves being responsible for achieving business objectives, maintaining a continuous growth of sales in the areas assigned through the development, management, training and motivation to all distributors/dealers and direct accounts in Police, Fire and Ambulance, and emergency and breakdown markets within the assigned areas subject to changes according to Management strategy.
Principal Responsibilities and Essential Functions:-

Responsible for the sales of Company products to Police, Fire & Ambulance and HD markets in assigned area and for the definition of a sales strategy in accordance with the needs of the company and the market.

Investigate the opportunities to increase market share in the areas assigned through meetings and interviews with key players.

Develop and implement a Strategic Plan for the procurement of new distributors/OEMs within the assigned area.

Combine a push approach with OEMs/Upfitter to guarantee sales of emergency and upfitting vehicle solutions, and a pull approach with end users to identify needs that guide product innovation for emergency vehicles.

Participate in the definition of a comprehensive plan and work schedule of activities to trade shows, solicitations, training programs, advertising, and market development.

Deal with all aspects of order procurement and processing such as price quotations, customer orders, follow up of the production orders/supplies, letter of credits and payment guarantees if necessary.

Ascertain and qualify leads relating to trade area, market share and product compatibility for possible distribution.

Ensures each element of distribution receives the appropriate supervision motivation and training to facilitate sales growth.
Monitors and reports the individual performances of each entity within the distribution channels.
Recognizes and develops talents of each and conducts annual appraisals.
Complies with and communicates Corporate Standard Policies and Procedures (“SPP”) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) together with business unit procedures in force to all parties involved in the distribution channel and ensure compliance.
Provides management with weekly and monthly reports which clearly documents each week/month activity as well as provide management with monthly forecasts, objectives reports, market conditions, competitive updates, annual operative and strategic sales plans

Maintain as high a level of profitability as possible.
Investigate potential product lines to extend ours, investigate competitive market conditions and market trends on a regular basis and develop business plans for new products.

After‑sales support: oversee installation handover, deliver client training, manage warranty and service issues, and ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Coordinate with the Marketing Manager the introduction and obsolescence of products.
Provide market intelligence (TAM, market size, market share, competition SWOT).
Assist to the management of the Company to implement new strategies.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Areas of responsibility are subject to changes by the Management according to market evolution.

Skills Required

High capability of written and verbal communication is required.
Ability to sell in varied environments and to a wide range of personalities is required.
Technical knowledge: strong understanding of electronic devices. Familiarity with sector‑specific products is valued.
Must be able to travel inside/outside of the area of responsibility extensively
Work effectively without close supervision.
Proficiency in English, Local language is a must.
Tools: Microsoft Office; familiarity with sector‑specific software is valued.
Education
Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Attend educational courses deemed instrumental to job description above.
Work Experience
Ideally with around 3 to 5 years experience in Sales within the Public Safety market and Automotive sector (OEM car manufacturer or dealer).

Salary £45,000 Perm role. Home based with travel UK and Ireland.

Please note - British or Irish Passport or Share Code to work in the UK only - No visas or applications from abroad please as my client is not offering sponsorship for these roles.
Send your CV over to andrea@lennardbusinessservices.co.uk

We are always happy to hear from industry candidates looking for their next position.  Please submit CV  to andrea@lennardbusinessservices.co.uk for a informal chat on your requirements. Please note all candidates must have Right to Work in the UK (British, Irish or have a valid share code with leave to remain).