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<p>Quick Staff UK is a leading independent multi-sector recruitment agency that matches talent with the very best opportunities throughout the UK. Our specialist sectors are manufacturing, contact centre, office support, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.</p>

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Quick Staff UK is pleased to be recruiting a Logistics Coordinator for a market-leading business based in the Bath area. On their behalf, we are seeking a Logistics Co-ordinator to join their team in a permanent role. Key Responsibilities: • Run production reports to review stock levels and instigate reorder processing to maintain stock levels. • To oversee any orders to ensure stock is available in accordance to requirements. • Liaise with product planner to continually review products taking into account product life, season and average monthly sales. • Produce and distribute weekly and monthly reports. • To raise purchase orders as and when required. • Monitor sales and suggest requirements to meet delivery demands. • Run forward order report to make sure stock available to satisfy delivery demands. • Produce and circulate stock &quot;availability&quot; reports as required. • Help set up and make sure product launch requirements are met • Liaise with colleagues to make sure product available to meet launch/delivery deadlines • Extrapolate sales and plan economic production schedules to meet customer and company objectives. • Communicate and monitor all aspects of project ensuring delivery on time. • Keep a record of all &quot;national&quot; orders with received and delivery dates • Create and input new requirements on the Management Information System as and when required. • Ability to work closely with all other production staff to allow efficient and cost effective processing of all purchase orders. • To make sure all delivery dates for product are accurate on request. • To liaise with appropriate shipping agents and Far-East suppliers to ensure goods are delivered in to the UK in a timely way and at best price to meet with company requirements and expectations Key Requirements: • Ability to demonstrate experience in &quot;direct&quot; procurement, gained in an FMCG environment • Experience of delivering savings/value from existing suppliers and contracts • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, ideally gained in a complex multi-divisional environment with ability to demonstrate strong negotiation skills • Excellent communication skills Quick Staff UK values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in industry. It is our mission to connect the right talent with the right opportunities. Quick Staff UK is committed to selecting and recruiting the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we hope to work with you in the future.

Logistics Coordinator

Quick Staff UK is pleased to be the recruitment partner of a leading manufacturing organisation based in the Bath area. On their behalf, we are seeking to recruit a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team in a permanent role. Key Responsibilities: • Through liaison with the purchasing and production managers assist in the forecasting of requirement and ensure the on time supply of all greetings cards and any associated components. • For both ongoing reprints and new launches this requires liaising with all internal stakeholders to ensure the critical path is maintained, the best supplier at best price is mandated, on time shipping is achieved and all information and specifications are in full and correct first time. • Work with the team to understand supplier capabilities and capacities and also customer requirements and look to add value when helping to decide where orders are to be placed. • Manage the order process from beginning to end ensuring accuracy and clarity of paperwork at all times, including volumes, price and any special instructions. • Work with the wider team and the group to maximise all shipping efficiencies, including Container fill and schedule. • Input product cost estimates and all aspects and attributes of the product to ensure the company computer system reflects the correct specifications. Where possible look for savings and efficiencies to reduce cost and/ or increase quality. Proactively suggest improvements. • Ensure that the product is purchased and supplied to budget. • In addition be responsible for the stock levels of all components as requested. • Work with stakeholders to review forecasts and requirement and ensuring adequate supply at the correct price at all times. Negotiate price and supply where appropriate to the best result of the company. • Identify effective solutions when problems occur. • Co-ordinate the production of sales brochures and samples and ensure everything is on time and to budget • Assist in the general running of the production department and be a 'product expert’ for the wider senior sales community. • Run and analyse monthly reports in relation to KPI measures on availability and shipping performance, proposing actions to improve where needed. Provide timely data and insight when requested. Key Requirements: Organised and able to prioritise and multi task Methodical and organised with excellent attention to detail Numerate and analytical with excellent Excel spreadsheet skills Confident with lots of product and data and can ensure excellent results. Proven expertise in negotiation Able to use multi-faceted systems Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills Good team player and confident self-starter Ability to work under pressure and deliver strong results. Hours of work: 9.30am - 5.00pm Quick Staff UK values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in industry. It is our mission to connect the right talent with the right opportunities. Quick Staff UK is committed to selecting and recruiting the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we hope to work with you in the future.

Purchasing Coordinator

Quick Staff UK is pleased to be recruiting an Automotive PDI Technician / Mechanic on behalf of an established, large used car dealership based in the Newport area of south Wales. Our Automotive Client has a need for a PDI Technician who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative. The ideal Motor Trade Vehicle Technician will be qualified and experienced within the role. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity after 12 weeks on assignment. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for new and used car preparations. You will need to complete the paperwork and final road test. Responsibility for inspecting the exterior and interiors of vehicles and reporting defects You will be working within a team of skilled Technicians and supportive management, working alongside them to ensure all PDI's are completed swiftly. Key Requirements: A Qualified PDI Technician to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (desirable) A Current and Valid UK Driving Licence Dedicated and committed approach. Your job as a PDI Technician will be your passion and you will enjoy all aspects of your work. You will have worked as a PDI Technician previously Hours of work: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday (You will be required to work one Saturday every fortnight also, but you will get a day off in that week) Quick Staff UK values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in industry. It is our mission to connect the right talent with the right opportunities. Quick Staff UK is committed to selecting and recruiting the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we hope to work with you in the future.

Automotive PDI Technician

Quick Staff UK is pleased to be recruiting a Factory manager for an established food manufacturing business based in the Blackwood area of south Wales. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Factory Manager will be responsible for overseeing the physical operation over two fast growing nutritional food manufacturing facilities, the manufacturing process and to manage the day to day running of the sites. The Factory Manager is to ensure the company strategy is followed and business objectives are met; it is their duty to train, supervise, and manage production. The Factory Manager will have an interest and passion for food and processing. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee two fast-growing food manufacturing facilities, managing a growing team consisting of the production manager and shift managers. • Meeting production targets and liaising with Senior Management regarding planning. • Responsible for managing daily functions, streamlining processes, reducing waste, and increasing productivity. • People management and motivation to create a flexible, effective and multi skilled workforce across all disciplines • Provide training and resources to ensure production teams understand safety protocols • A good people manager with the drive and strength of character to build and sustain a cohesive team, leading by example and encouraging success. • Able to identify, prioritise and delegate actions maximising available resources ensuring effective management of workload • Develop and sustain a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support in the Company’s values, behaviours, policies, and procedures. • Prepare production reports for senior management/directors Key Requirements: • Experience of leading a team to achieve positive results. • Good knowledge of technical Health &amp; Safety requirements and demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives. Experience of promoting a 'safety first’ culture. • Excellent leadership and coaching skills • Demonstrable application of problem-solving tools and techniques to deliver efficiency improvement • Able to implement and drive performance improvement using lean tools, KPIs and visual management • Confident decision maker who understands the commercial implications of decisions. • Effective team player. • Proven track record of delivering performance improvements. • Previous managerial experience, with knowledge and experience of HR processes. • Food safety qualification level 3 and above. • HACCP level 3. • Knowledge and experience of external audits. • People management qualification to level 5 or higher e.g. ILM or NVQ. • Continuous Improvement qualification / experience in Lean / Toyota Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday - 08:00am - 16:30pm / Friday 08:00am - 15:30pm (may need to show flexibility with alternative shifts in line with business needs) Benefits: 33days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), Death in Service (x3 annual salary), EAP service, Pension - 5% employer, private health care. APPLY NOW! Quick Staff UK values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in industry. It is our mission to connect the right talent with the right opportunities. Quick Staff UK is committed to selecting and recruiting the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we hope to work with you in the future.