Current Vacancies
To apply for any of these positions, please contact Shard.
| Updated Sunday 1st August 2010 | ||
| Job Title | Accounts Assistant | Ref: W2897 |
| Location | Skipton outskirts | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Our client seeks an additional member of staff to join their busy practice at their offices in Skipton and Barnoldswick. The role will include preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, operation of payroll and preparing VAT returns for clients. Previous experience of working in an accountancy practice. We will consider applicants who are currently studying for intermediate level AAT or equivalent. | |
| Job Title | Marketing Assistant | Ref: W2896 |
| Location | Skipton | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Part Time | |
| Job Description | Our client is seeking a part time tele-marketing professional with investigative skills to generate potential sales opportunities.This is not a standard tele-sales position. You must have the ability to investigate business opportunities through researching individual projects. You are not expected to sell. You will be required to contact through telephone the selected recipients to obtain detailed information regarding a selected project and the personcompany who is accountable for it. This will require an investigative approach to determine the relevant contact. Once contact has been made and the relevant information procured the job holder will then forward on this information through the companies CRM system to the relevant sales representative for action. May be required to assist marketing support of telemarketing, exhibition and seminars. | |
| Job Title | Tool Machinist | Ref: W2895 |
| Location | BD20 | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Required to produce parts using general tool room machines to a very high standard for production tooling and plant requirements. Areas to cover: Turning/Universal Milling/Surface Grinding/General Bench Fitting Main Duties: Apprentice Trained An appreciation of all aspects of tool room machining and specialising in any one area. To operate to an acceptable level and consistently demonstrate improvements. To operate safely and effectively the full range of non C.N.C. tool room machinery when required (if applicable). To organise the workload within their respective areas. To demonstrate the ability to pass on instructions and training to other personnel within the department. To attain an acceptable standard of workmanship and quality within a reasonable timescale. Understanding engineering drawings for producing and inspecting tooling. Good housekeeping and maintenance of machines to a very high standard. Work in accordance with current health & safety regulations. To have the ability and knowledge to improve programming and machining techniques to increase machine performance. Provide backup and assistance to manager and team leaders when required. Participation in projects and improvement groups within the company when required. Working with design engineers to improve tooling and machining techniques. Produce machine data for recording machine efficiency (if applicable). Work part of a team but also on your own. When requested train in other areas to meet department demands. Ordering machine supplies when required. | |
| Job Title | Maintenance Fitter | Ref: W2894 |
| Location | BD20 | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Required to repair, maintain plant and machinery on site to a high standard. Areas to cover: Mechanical drawings, Hydraulic circuits, Pneumatic circuits, Gas systems, Welding, Pipe fitting, General machining, Basic electrical, Metal Blanking presses/wire drawing & forming machines or Heat Treatment equipment. Basic plumbing and pipefitting. Main Duties: Must have at least a mechanical city & guilds certificate with at least 3 years experience working in a high volume production maintenance environment. An appreciation of all plant an machinery on site. To work to an acceptable level and demonstrate continuous improvement. Responsible for servicing, repairs and maintenance to plant and machinery on site. Responsible for repairs to Hydraulics, pneumatics equipment on site. Responsible for dismantling and re-assembly of machinery and working to checklists. To be able to work to service sheets and complete appropriate record sheets. To operate safety and effectively general machinery. To demonstrate the ability to pass on instructions and training to other personnel in the department. Understanding of engineering drawings. Good Housekeeping. Work within accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Participate in projects and improvement groups within the Company when required. Work with/alongside Sub-Contracts on site. When requested train in other areas to meet departmental demands. Basic Machine installation. | |
| Job Title | CNC Setter/ Operator | Ref: W2893 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Skilled Mechanical Engineer to program, set and operate STAR SLIDING HEAD LATHES,Have the ability to read technical drawings.Edit or Program lathes using FANUC controls. Set machines using existing programs to produce first off components.Run and Operate sliding head lathes a benefit. Work to fine surface finishestolerances.Successful candidate will be responsible for own quality and able to work within a small company and communicate with other members of staff. Candidate is required to have a good general education and be an apprentice trained skilled engineer.Experience of Fanuc or similar programming experience desired.Must have vast Turning knowledge and be self motivated and dedicated. | |
| Job Title | Office Adminstrator | Ref: W2889 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Temp-Perm, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Our client requires an office administrator to join their manufacturing company. The successful applicant must have experience of using SAGE which will be used to do invoicing, purchase orders, inputting general data etc. You will also be required to carry out general office duties. | |
| Job Title | Driver | Ref: W2890 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Temporary, Full Time | |
| Job Description | We require a driver with an ADR licence (carrying hazardous waste) to drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle. This is an ongoing temporary position. | |
| Job Title | Paralegal | Ref: W2888 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our clients expanding company. The Paralegal will play a pivotal role within the company. The main objective of the post is to process claims through out the litigation process. You will be preparing litigation bundles, managing case files and be a point of contact for other employees of the company. This is a new position and offers the right candidate a very good career opportunity to grow with the company and develop the role. This position is working within a commercial company and as you will be the sole point of contact for all legal queries previous experience is essential. | |
| Job Title | Customer Service/Sales/Admin Person | Ref: W2886 |
| Location | Skipton outskirts | |
| Contract Type | Temp-Perm, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Duties to include - Looking after existing customers, advising of new products, general customer care. - Dealing with new enquiries, stockist enquiries, and mail order enquiries. Working closely with the sales manager. - Dealing with complaints - General Admin duties such as taking orders, doing invoices, organising transport for orders. - Answering the telephone Ideal Candidate - Would have strong customer service skills - Be able to use their own iniative - Ideally have some experience of Sage - Be enthusiastic, and keen to learn | |
| Job Title | Print Finisher | Ref: W2882 |
| Location | Skipton | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Our client is looking for a person to join their expanding workforce. Would suit someone who wants to learn the trade. Duties include printing, laminating and trimming large format graphics for display systems. Attention to detail, accuracy and an ability to work under pressure essential. Must be a team player. Training available for successful candidate. | |
| Job Title | Machine Operative | Ref: W2880 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Temp-Perm, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Production worker required to work in a busy Mill. We are ideally looking for someone who is previously trained in hank and comb winding although training will be provided for the right candidate. Due to the nature of the work we need someone who is able to work with fine detail using knitting machines and working with yarn. Must be a good team player and a hard worker. This is a temp to perm post. Immediate start is required. Please call us to apply 01535 690600 or email your CV to info@shardrecruitment.co.uk | |
| Job Title | Logistics Co-ordinator | Ref: W2878 |
| Location | Keighley outskirts | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | We are currently seeking to recruit a Logistics Co-ordinator for our client to work as a key member of their Logistics team. Your main duty will be to schedule, plan and coordinate customer orders through the Operations facilities and throughout the network of Service Centres. Provide cover to all roles within the Logistics function, as and when required and after training. Reporting to the Logistics Manager and working in a small customer focused team, your duties will also include: Main point of contact for Customer Care Team for lead time and production queries Liaison with Fabrication Supervisors and Team Leaders on resource and production capabilities Expediting of customer orders to achieve on time despatch Calculating material requirements for large multi-line orders Achieve maximum efficiency in material utilisation to minimise waste Work closely with Materials Management, Goods In and Despatch Communicate / report on daily order loading to all areas of the business Knowledge, experience and skills required: Strong communication skills Good understanding of production capabilities ideally gained in a conveyor belt manufacturing environment or similar Computer literate - proficient in Microsoft Excel to an intermediate/advance level Excellent planning and organisation skills A keen eye for detail Flexible approach to changing customer and work priorities Self motivated with an ability to work under pressure A can do approach with proven ability to generate ideas for improvements FLT licence required | |
| Job Title | Sales Executive | Ref: W2870 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | You will be selling security services to small/medium and large sized companies in various market sectors. Must have the drive and ability to develop a customer base so field sales experience is required. Working hours flexible. Company car for high achievers | |
| Job Title | Personal Account Manager Team Leader | Ref: W2862 |
| Location | Keighley outskirts | |
| Contract Type | Permanent, Full Time | |
| Job Description | MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB There are two main purposes of this role. The first is to manage, motivate and develop a team of Personal Account Managers to achieve targets and the second is to manage the team to ensure that it is running efficiently and effectively and providing an excellent service to customers, in accordance with the Firms Compliance standards and expectations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervising, monitoring and coaching direct reports and ensuring they fulfil their own responsibilities in these areas. KEY TASKS To monitor the workload of team members To coach, train and develop team members in order to ensure that they are achieving individual and team targets. Ensure the teams knowledge of the prevailing regulatory requirements i.e. OFT guidelines for Debt Management. Monitor on a regular basis. Ensure all members of the team have full knowledge of products sold to customers. Performance management of team members including monitoring calls, review pending reports, sample checking of files, one to one meetings as required, annual appraisals, return to work interviews, disciplinary action etc. To optimise ways of improving retention of the client base. To ensure cross-sale targets are fully understood and met. To communicate information and take feedback from the team, through briefings, monthly meetings etc To promote a motivated, committed team environment through the use of incentives, competitions etc To promote a customer first culture and a policy of continuous improvement To manage resources within the team to ensure that in the case of holidays and absence workload is redistributed To ensure effective and relevant quality control measures are in place Evaluate and seek to improve processes and ways of working within the team To produce and provide management information as required Creative innovative incentive schemes To manage project work as and when required To ensure the database is utilised correctly and spot check accounts. To ensure the CRM is met | |
| Job Title | Customer Service Advisor | Ref: W2837 |
| Location | Keighley | |
| Contract Type | Temp-Perm, Full Time | |
| Job Description | Customer Service Advisor required to join an expanding company. Must have a mature attitude and previous experience. Will be calling back customers and must be able to deal with difficult customers. You will be required to carefully handle large volumes of calls so must be able to work in stressful situations and remain calm. Good computer skills required. This company has a excellent staff retention rate. Previous experience with debt management required. | |
