What we do

Bowmay provides multi-specialist recruitment services to candidates and clients based in the North West of the UK.
We just love recruitment and this passion for what we do builds long term relationships. We use these relationships to introduce the best talent in the North West to the best employers in the North West.
We want to be recognised as the most customer focused quality recruitment service ever seen in the North West.

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Are you an experienced Lab Technician from the textiles industry who is looking to join a business who offers personal development? Maybe you’re a recent graduate with a relevant degree in textiles, looking to gain entry to the industry? Join this well-established textile manufacturer in West Yorkshire as their new Lab Assistant. This role has become available due to two internal promotions within the team. They’re looking for someone who is passionate and dedicated to joining a loyal business who can offer career progression. What You Get Salary is entirely based on experience and skillset Health Insurance Childcare vouchers EV charging Cycle to work scheme Christmas bonus incentives About You This role is going to suit someone who enjoys a laboratory environment; you’ll be inquisitive, self-motivated and have a keen eye for detail. Ideally you’ll have some experience of working in a lab within textiles, however you could also be a recent graduate in Textile Technology or Materials Science and looking for the first steps in your career. Confidence is key - you will have involvement in daily meetings as well as being able to report to the wider team on your findings. You should be adaptable to chage and be able to manage your day accordingly. You’ll be happy working onsite 5 days per week. About The Job You’ll join as a Laboratory Technician and will work closely with the Senior Technician and Lab Manager. You will perform various testing on textile products and log your data; this could include colour fastness, pilling, tensile testing and flammability. You’ll manage the sample process; recycling where needed. Management of the lab consumables. About The Company A reputable textile manufacturer who have been trading for over 3 decades. Their USP is their staff retention; their people love working there and the opportunities presented. If the role looks like something you can do, then please apply now. For a faster response, please call Lucy Bailey at Bowmay Consulting Ltd.

Textiles Technician

Are you an administrator or finance administrator looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy investigating anomalies and data entry? Can you start ASAP? Join a hugely successful business who are growing at a phenomenal rate! Easily accessible from Stockport, Manchester Airport and Altrincham. This is a business where we've placed a great number of people over the years due to growth; we see nothing but successful careers forming and lifelong friendships being made. What You Get: Up to 23.5K base dependent on experience. Annual bonus scheme, pension, holidays and more! Enhanced Maternity / Paternity. Access to mental health / wellbeing support. It’s a fun place to work with lots of social events and team building sessions! Hybrid working upon successful completion of probationary / training period. The Job: You’ll join as a Purchase Ledger Operator . You'll be responsible for providing systems support to the wider Purchase Ledger team. You will monitor the document management system daily to ensure that stuck invoices are put through to be paid on time. If any invoices are found to be unprocessed, you'll investigate why - no PO number, no original quoted price from operations etc. - and manually update. Any customers who pay via Direct Debit, their invoices will automatically lodge and so you'll need to process it through the system manually in order for the payment to go through on time. Full training will be given. About You: You don't need to have a background in finance or accounting, but you should have some administrative experience. You'll not be looking for a traditional finance role; this is an administrative support position. You'll be a confident communicator and a genuine team player. Manchester based and commutable to Wythenshawe. The Company: They’re one of the fastest growing companies around in their field! Superb culture in the office with a low turnover of staff and a high staff retention rate - they like to reward their people! They are very &quot;team-focused&quot; and offer plenty of incentives for top performance. The Process: Apply now or call us to discuss further. There will be a two stage interview process.

Finance Systems Administrator

Are you a HSE Manager on the hunt for a new challenge? Are you looking for an autonomous role where you'll have full responsibility for managing the site H&amp;S function? We’re partnering with a highly reputable and successful engineering business to recruit a HSE Manager. Working as part of a strong team, you’ll report directly into the Global Head, and be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of Health, Safety and Environmental activities across multiple departments on site. This will include the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 standards. You could be looking for your next step up or just a new challenge; this is a great opportunity to have an autonomous role without the team management responsibility. Due to the nature of this role, you will 100% be based on site in North Manchester. What You Get On top of base salary, which is negotiable DOE, there is an annual bonus Pension Healthcare Life assurance Flexible start and finishing times Ongoing training and development About The Job You'll join as HSE Manager with responsibility for the health, safety and environmental provision including development of policies, procedures and documentation. It's a stand-alone role; you'll be the HSE site expert! Raising awareness of any breaches of Health, Safety or Environmental issues. Ensuring any assessments are conducted and recorded as necessary. Conducting HSE inspections notifying management where containment, correction, actions or improvement objectives are necessary. Highlight training needs. Drive implementation, development and maintenance of IMS, ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001. HSE reporting requirements eg, monthly reports, presentations Assessment of practices and behaviours from HSE perspective reporting unsafe or non-compliant matters About You You’ll have previous experience in a similar role from within a manufacturing/engineering environment. NEBOSH is a requirement. You’ll be a confident and articulate communicator with the ability to push forward HSE requirements. Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient with MS office applications. You'll be commutable to Middleton, North Manchester and will be happy working onsite 5 days per week. If this role sounds of interest and you have the required skills and experience, then get in touch now for further information.

HSE Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Financial Controller or Finance Director from the manufacturing sector? Do you have a CIMA or ACCA qualification? Do you thrive working in a role where you’ll have an impact on wider business objectives. We've been retained by a highly reputable manufacturer in Greater Manchester who, due to recent growth, are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a new divisional FD. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Global VP of Finance and Systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for that next step in their career. A key player in the C-suite, you'll be a partner to the Managing Director and together you’ll collaborate with the senior leadership team to meet financial objectives which will elevate the business further. About You You will be CIMA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (FMCG). You might be an FC looking for a step up. You’ll be looking for a role where you can join and stay for many years, making an impact on the finance strategy. It's essential that you've got a background in manufacturing - a strong understanding of costings and US GAAP is important. You’ll be an inspiring leader and someone who wants to drive the finance function forward - nurturing your team and developing them in their careers. Working as a partner to the MD, you'll thrive in this role where collaboration is key; you’ll work on strategic projects across all areas of the business. About The Job You'll join as Finance Director and will be responsible for the finance function for the UK. You will head up a large team encompassing transactional finance, IT and purchasing. As part of the leadership team, you'll guide the business on financial strategy - developing new policies and procedures, budget control and reporting. You'll develop and implement an internal audit programme, ensuring compliance with financial and statutory regulations. Your responsibilities also including reporting, analysis and risk management. There will be UK travel involved in your role at least twice per month and occasional US and EU travel. About The Company A well-known manufacturer in their field with a global presence. The site turnover is c 100m. As a group they employ over 5,000 people. Ongoing development of the business including CapEx investments, site expansion, new acquisitions and training and development. This business has an exemplary track record in retaining their people and their customers through ethical working practices and strong values. The business offers a highly competitive financial package including an exceptional car allowance. Further to an already trusted and successful working partnership with Bowmay, we’ve been retained exclusively to recruit a Finance Director for this business. For a confidential, yet transparent conversation about this role, please don’t hesitate to call and speak to Lucy. Alternatively, please apply now.