Draughtsperson
Required for a busy Engineering Design Office, it is essential that you have experience in Mechanical Design and Solidworks.
The company
Providing a precision manufacturing service to OEM's requiring mechanical prototype parts or small batch production. Providing parts manufacturing support service to other group companies having products in the automotive, machine tool, fibre composite and cutting tool industries
The Role
As Draughtsperson you will be:

• Preparing detailed drawings  from design schemes
• Producing and maintaining design office records

The Person
The right person for this role will have:
• Extensive Solidworks experience
• Electrical design experience would be an advantage

What's in it for you:

• Excellent benefits

Multi-skilled Engineer
Our client based near Ipswich is currently seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer to support the Manufacturing Plant and all equipment and buildings including the offices at all sites, to ensure optimum production performance at all times.
The company
The UK brand leader of insulation solutions for the building and construction market. With a history of continual product innovation, technical progression and an unrivalled product and service package spanning over 85 years, the company remain the insulation specialist of choice.
The Role
As Multi-Skilled Engineer you will be:

• As Multi-skilled Engineer you will be responsible for completing all preventative maintenance work on site on time and ensuring all records are completed and up to date at all times, ensuring unplanned downtime is kept to a minimum with regard to mechanical and/ or electrical failures.
• To ensure that all equipment is maintained to the manufacturers recommendations.
• To be proactive in detecting and diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems whether existing or potential on all equipment.
• To interpret engineering drawings and specifications when required to diagnose and resolve problems or when installing new equipment.
• To install or modify all existing equipment on site as and when required.
• To provide mechanical and electrical support and guidance to other Engineers as and when required.
• To drive and maintain forklift trucks working with external contractors, when required.
• To maintain factory servings very good order and ensure housekeeping around electrical substation and distribution panels are kept to the highest standard.
The Person
• You must be a fully experienced electro-mechanical engineer with a proven track record of having worked successfully in a similar fast moving continuous manufacturing environment using TPM and other preventative maintenance systems.
• You must also possess a recognised electrical and mechanical engineer qualification, such as HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 or 4.
• It is essential that you also possess PLC programming experience and a proven training record.
What’s in it for you:

• Salary £30,000 + Shift Allowance
• Excellent benefits
• Free parking

Recently qualified accountant seeking a position to begin their career required for our established client.
The company
Our client is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Auditors & Business Adviser who aim to provide a complete range of services tailored to meet the needs of their wide ranging client base. Their approach is based on building partnerships with clients, which they combine with sound skills in accounting, taxation and business matters, resulting in a service that meets the requirements and exceeds the expectations of their clients.
The role

• Managing the need of clients
• Liaising externally and internally
• Handling all aspects of accounts
• Audit
• Reporting directly to partner level
• Responsible for mentoring and supervising others

The person
• Must be fully ACA or ACCA qualified
• Ideally some practise
• Some general practise experience
• Ideally audit experience art a supervisory level

Benefits to you
Lovely working environment
Small practise giving you the chance to learn and progress in all fields
Competitive salary up to £28k
Fantastic career opportunities

Fantastic opportunity for experienced civil technician engineer to join our well respected Colchester based client. For the right person immediate start and competitive salary will be offered.

The Company
Our client is a Consulting Civil and Structural Engineering Practice providing a full design consultancy service and on-site supervision for the building and construction industry. They offer an extensive range of services offered. The Practice has, for many years, been involved with brown field development sites and on multi storey projects with unusual site constraint difficulties.

The Role
• Provide technical support to civil engineers on engineering construction projects
• Assisting with initial site surveys
• Arranging for lab analysis of soil, rock and materials samples
• Developing engineering design plans, by hand or with computer aided design (CAD) software
• Preparing estimates of labour costs and the amount and type of materials
• Drawing up timescales for the delivery of supplies, equipment and labour
• Negotiating with suppliers to get value for money when buying resources
• Inspecting projects and supervising progress
• Reporting problems to site managers and preparing reports for engineers.

The Person
• Minimum HNC/D
• Experience with AutoCAD 2011 (viewports, X-refs),
• Experience of work as a civil technician engineer
• Experience PDS and preferably Windes FW/SW Simulation networks etc

Benefits to you
• Excellent opportunities
• The chance to work for a well respected company
• Competitive salary

We require an experienced senior civil design engineer for our well respected client based in Colchester. For this role it essential that you have previous experience within a similar role.

The Company
Our client is a Consulting Civil and Structural Engineering Practice providing a full design consultancy service and on-site supervision for the building and construction industry. They offer an extensive range of services offered. The Practice has, for many years, been involved with brown field development sites and on multi storey projects with unusual site constraint difficulties.

The Role
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments.
• S38, S104 submissions etc
• Simulation design and Source Control.

The Person
• Chartered, Civil Engineering Degree
• Minimum 5 years post graduate design experience in both roads and drainage schemes for residential developments,
• Good experience with Microdrainage, including SUDS,
• Familiar with Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulation Part M requirements.

Benefits to you
• Excellent opportunities
• The chance to work for a well respected company
• Competitive salary

Sales Engineering required for our global leading company. Responsible for all activities in respect of producing client proposals specific to Oily Water, Gas and Liquid Fuel treatment packaged systems for the Gas, Petro-Chemicals and Power industry.

The Company
 Our client a global leader in the filled design and supply equipment globally to the gas, petro-chemical and power industry.  Products are Peerless separation and filtration systems, Skimovex waste water treatment, Environmental Systems for the reduction of NOx, and, Industrial Silencers. 

The Role
• Enquiry receipt, application design/proposal preparation
• Issue and follow up of quotation
• Perform technical and commercial evaluation of bids
• Prepare calculation and code requirements as specified by client
• Review and complete checklists ready for handover to Contracts department
• Develop and maintain contact with clients, representatives and suppliers
• Contribute ideas and strategies within departmental team to develop sales and marketing opportunities
• Reporting to sales manager
• Supporting sales and contracts team

The person
• HNC Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• GCSE English and Maths – Grades A-C (or equivalent)
• Commercially minded and competent with the ability to prioritise
• Verbal and written language skills
• Pro-activity and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated, organised and confident

Desirable Experience:
• Oil and Gas Industry knowledge
• Experience of field work and factory testing
• Autocad/PV Elite
• Good keyboard and PC skills
• Good telephone manner and customer interface skills
• Ideally candidates will possess 5 years experience in waste water treatment, preferably in the oily water separation industry.
• Knowledge of sizing and experience in designing hydro-cyclones would be an excellent attribute.
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What’s in it for you:
• 25 days p.a. from Jan 1 to December 31 (pro rata)
• Salary up to £30k
• 0830 – 1700 Monday to Thursday 1 hr lunch
• 0830 – 1630 Friday with 30mins lunch

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Sales Executive
Working for a one of the largest well established local publishers. Due to development a new opportunity has arisen for a driven, competitive and sales focused executive to join a small team of executives. This role will allow you to show off your sales ability and motivate others in driving the business forward.
The company
Well established publishing company who publish over 30 B2B and consumer magazines based in Colchester. Trading for over 10 years they are a well known and reputable company with good career development opportunities.
The Role
As a sales executive your role will be:
• Secure the sale of advertising space within a given title, to contribute towards hitting set financial targets. 
• Oversee the production and proofing of all copy for the advertisements they have sold each issue.
• Responsible for ‘growing’ and maintaining their sector of the alphabet split. 
• Expected to know the deadline of each issue and ensure that all their duties are carried out in time for the magazine to fill it’s deadline
• Providing copy to the studio – to the correct specifications – copy chasing and making sure that every client with an advertisement booked has been contacted and informed of the date by which copy is required.
• Expected to handle their own administration pertaining to their bookings and their leads. 
• Where necessary to attend exhibitions relevant to their magazine. 

The Person
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written – most importantly an impeccable telephone manner.
• Ability to keep paperwork in order and perform basic administrational duties.
• Good organisational skills and ability to co-ordinate several tasks at once.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to be a team player.
• Experience of selling over the phone or face-to-face.
• Knowledge of the publishing industry.

What’s in it for you:

£14 - £16k + competitive bonus
Free parking and easy to reach on public transport
Modern offices

Are you target drive? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?
Do you think you have what it takes to succeed on the apprentice?
We are seeking driven, motivated, confident, experienced sales people to join our Colchester based client. Working within their modern offices in a creative environment where working to deadlines, and the ability to cope in an ever changing environment are paramount.
The company
Our client works within sales in both consumer and business to business market. They have been trading for over 25 years and are a specialist within their industry.

The Role
• Given a set key of clients new, old and existing to target
• Regularly contacting these people to pitch and sell to them
• Working to individual and team targets
• Liaising with all internal and external teams
• Ensuring different details are in on time
• Liaising with clients both face to face and over the phone
• Representing the company at trade events
• Visiting customers
• Working within business to business
• Searching for new business opportunities

The Person
• Previous track record in sales over the phone
• Used to work in a target driven environment
• Not afraid to call and close a sale
• Confident communication skills both face to face and over the telephone

Benefits to you
• The chance to work for a growing company
• The opportunity to earn bonus
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Free parking or easy access but Public transport
• Great team working environment

We have a great opportunity to join a fast expanding company based on the outskirts of Colchester. They are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic person who can make a big impact in the growing company who can bring their own ideas.

The Company
Our client has an extremely strong HSE culture and has been established since 2009. The company, crew and technicians are respected and acknowledge for the way they work and report back to their clients. Working within a very niche industry they are leaders in their field.

The Role
• The role is mainly office based but some travel and work away will needed intermittently in Europe a few times a year for exhibitions/shows.
• To look after all aspects related to publicity for the company.
• Organise attendance of exhibitions
• Organise company brochures
• Develop sales documentation
• Artwork
• Website development
• Overseeing of advertisements
• Write public relations releases
• Write company Newsletter
• Develop and write case studies

The person
• Must have good presentation and proven business writing skills
• Must be a enthusiastic team player
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Possess good IT skills with these packages – MS Word, MS Excel, & MS Powerpoint
• Have good knowledge in website management
• Hard working and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to keep paperwork in order and perform basic administration duties.
• Happy to travel if required

Benefits to you
• £20k - £30k DOE
• Progression within the company over a period of time.
• Free Parking

Our client requires an experienced and skilled CNC operator to produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
The company
Our client has been established for over 25 years, Their products are sold throughout the UK and Europe. Their modern facilities are up to date with the latest machinery and being an innovative company they are always looking ahead, constantly developing and improving the processes in which they work and the products they produce.
The Role
• Interpret productions orders and work instructions.
• Ensure the correct programme has been selected and the required tools are installed.
• Select and position materials as specified in the production order.
• If issues arise work with the programmer to correct the problem and fix the programme if needed.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure the product meets required specification.
• Work safely by adhering to safety procedures and regulations to prevent on-the-job injuries.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning and maintaining machine, tooling and parts to keep equipment in optimal production condition.

The Person
• Previous experience using a CNC Machine cutting sheet materials preferably within the plastics industry;
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy;
• Excellent Attention to Detail;
• Able to follow written procedures;
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Functional and Technical Skills;
• Able to work under own initiative and use their own judgement;
• Versatile with a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm;
• Flexible, courteous, friendly and positive approach;
• Eligible to work in UK.

Benefits to you
• Free parking or easy access by public transport
• Competitive salary £16-17k
• Working in a modernised factory

We are seeking an experienced sales executive to join large insurers based in Colchester. Working from their modern offices you will be part of the sales and customer service team developing new business by providing quotes in a business to business environment

The company
Our client has over 4,000 staff across 100 UK only offices. Each office is a specialist insurance centre in itself, these centres give you access to real product and market knowledge. They pride themselves on their personal touch and try to ensure that each centre employs less than 40 staff to ensure their customer receives a dedicated service.
The Role
Fantastic opportunity for experienced customer service and sales executive to join our large client based in Colchester town centre. You will be liaising with brokers and third parties ensuring they have the best possible products and also handling more complex cases. As the insurance sales executive you will ensure service standards are achieved by providing the best possible service. This is not a cold calling hard sales position it is a sales position that requires you to develop business by the service you provide and the ability to communicate with people at all levels and push for business from clients.

The Person
• Enthusiastic
• Confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Competitive basic and bonus

What’s in it for you:

Lovely working environment
Great career prospects
Town Centre location

Managers Assistant

We are currently looking for Managers Assistant to join a successful joinery company on the out skirts of Colchester.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has possible worked in construction or joinery looking for a more office based position. You will understand manufacturing drawings, pricing and basic joinery.

The Company
Our client has been involved in the manufacture and installation, of all aspects of joinery, throughout the East of England.  The client holds large stocks of selected materials to meet today’s ever changing market demand whilst having an awareness of current ecological requirements.

 The Role
As the Managers Assistant your role will be:
• To prepare the manufacturing drawings and ordering materials
• This will involve some estimating
• General administration duties
• Reporting directly to the site manager
• Dealing with any customer enquiries and suppliers
• Making sure you meet deadlines when required

The Person
• Ideally background in the Construction industry
• Be an enthusiastic  team player
• Be able to assist in the day to day running of the busy joinery shop
• Good grades in Maths and English
• To be computer literate
• Good telephone manner
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Having the willingness to learn
• To have the hunger to progress within the company

 What’s in it for you:
• Salary - £DOE
• Hours of work: 7.30am- 17.30pm Monday – Friday ( This is negotiable )
• Additional hours may be required as necessary
• Non contributory pension (5%)
• Free Parking
• Onsite training

Part Time Customer Service Executive
Would you like to increase your income?
Are you available at weekends?
Are you looking for just part time work?
Are you a student needing extra money and are available at weekends?
We have a fantastic opportunity for part time customer service executives to join our bespoke company from their beautiful brand new modern offices. This is an ideal opportunity for a student studying looking for an additional income, someone working full time looking for an additional funds or someone just looking for part time work. The company offers a competitive salary and a lovely working environment. There are also career opportunities if people do want to pursue a career in this field. The role will require you to answer incoming calls and deal with appropriately, creating customer files on the system. The role will require the right person to work every Saturday and Sunday 10am – 7pm.
The company
Our client based in Colchester has built up an enviable reputation in the housing development industry and as such is now the second largest part exchange provider in the UK. With their extensive knowledge and experience and an understanding of what the client requires, their comprehensive service will give customers the confidence everything is being taken care of when moving properties. The company also provides Mortgages to First Time and experienced buyers alike.
The Role
• Taking inbound calls
• Taking details from an initial enquiry
• Creating a customer file on companies bespoken system
• Transferring calls where appropriate
• Ensuring you deal with every call professionally

The Person
• Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday 10am – 7pm (some flexibility)
• Computer literate
• Bubbly
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service experience

What’s in it for you:

• Fantastic working environment
• Easily accessible by public transport
• Competitive rate of pay
• Free parking

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced marketing executive looking for their next step and the opportunity to work for a company with real development opportunities. This would ideally suit someone who has been working marketing for some time and would like the opportunity to head up their own marketing department.
 The Company
Our client has been established since 1996 and has increased dramatically over the years with future growth seeing them increase to a 15 million pound turnover company. Their UK head office is dedicated to innovation to ensure they stay at the forefront of technology, whilst global strategic alliances provide them with flexible manufacturing capabilities for the largest projects. They pride themselves on being the best in their field, ensuring they keep up with modern technologies and trades and with a directors and MD’s who are dedicated to nurturing not only the business but also their staff.

The Role
• Digital (Content, SEO, PPC)
• Direct Mail (e-shots & postal)
• Exhibition stand content
• PR (via external agency)
• Advertising (trade - print & on-line)
• Assist in delivering further profitable growth by planning and executing marketing activity right across the marketing mix
• set-up great systems to measure campaign success or failure
• Social Media (manage content of  blog, twitter, linked in, face book)
• Brochure Maintenance (ensure brochure always up to date)
• Gallery Cataloguing (all photos saved where easy to find)
• Internal Comms (quarterly company meetings)
• Reports to - Company Director
• Hours - Mon to Fri 9-5.30. 1 hr for lunch.

The Person
• In-house marketing (rather than agency experience)
• Digital marketing
• Great Copywriter
• Social Media Expertise
• Graphic Design Skills
• Passionate about developing the companies brand
• Driven and motivated
• PR experience
Benefits to you
• Pay - £20 - £30k per annum depending on experience
• Team based rewards for achieving agreed team goals
• Good budgets in place and scope for new initiatives for the right person who can demonstrate a return on investment.
• Pension Scheme (Non contribution)
• Air Conditioned Offices
• Free Parking
• Free Coffee and Tea
• Kitchen Facilities