You will be responsible for the calculation of the weekly payroll through to processing and providing adminstration support to the HR Manager.

Duties will include:

Calculation & input of all weekly payroll
Weekly headcount reporting
Telephone cover
Monitoring and booking of weekly holidays
Department housekeeping
Administration support to the managers
Booking of internal and external training courses
Maintaining, updating of all personnel and training records
Conduct company inductions - as necessary
Arrange lunches and refreshments as required
All other related policies and procedures

My client offers a competitive of up to £14′500.00 for the right candidate. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.30 - 4.30 and 12.30pm finish on Friday.

For more information contact Sue @ Advantage on 01274 714455 or email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info

The purpose of the role is to maintain all aspects of quality control database and controlled document library. To analyse and distribute the performance data.

Duties will include:

Adding & correcting characteristics on batchesfirst time run
Creating control plans for new live items, pre-launches, trials & rework batches
Implementing change requests
Comparing new/changed drawings with AX data
Document linking between the intranet & AX, new documents

Duties also include:

Monthly Performance data analysis and reporting
Cost of Quality - taken from Monthly Financial report
Customer satisfaction - taken from reports supplied by customers either by e-mail or via their portal (includes upkeep of portals)
Delivery performance from report supplied by sales
External ppm and incidents - From quality database customer concerns
Internal ppm and incidents - From database internal non-conformances
Premium freight - report from sales
Production value - taken from Monthly Financial report
Data has to be split into categories, analysed and presented in QOS format. Example Internal non-conformances are analysed by department

The company will offer a salary upto £14′500 per annum. Working hours are 7.30 - 4.30 monday to thursday with a finish time of 12.30pm on a friday.

For more information contact sue on 01274 714455 or email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info

Main duties include:

Daily firming of planned works orders
Create and Issue weekly production plans and reporting on failures
Issuing of Raw Materials to works orders
Raw Material inventory control
Liaise with Sales and Production as to possible late deliveries
Checking and posting of manufacturing output.

You will have ideally a minimum of 3 years experience in a mufacturing role. Knowledge of Dynamics AX Planning System and excellent interpersonal skills.

My client is offering a competitive salary upto £21′000 per annum.

For more information contact sue on 01274 714455 or email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info

Initial time will be spent with the engineering manager gathering information and skills to understand plastic extrusion processing methods and equipment functions.

The main duties of the role will include:

* Electrical breakdown, faultfinding and repairs
* Electrical cover to be provided 24 hours over 5 days
* Some Engineering duties
* General routine maintenance
* Replace and set up of wearable parts i.e knives and blades etc
* Assist in changing extruder screws

We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude, who is hands on and willing to work overtime to meet production requirements. having your own transport essential for this role as you may need to get to the factory in short notice.

Hours of work are 6am-2.15pm and 2pm-10.15pm rotating and night cover, these hours are Monday to Friday but you may be required to work some Saturday mornings for routine maintenance.

This role is offering a salary of £25-£28k.

For further information please call Laura on 01274 590066 or submit your cv online to laura@advantagegroup.info

Ideally you will have worked in a similar role, however a strong administration background would be suitable.

You must be computer and IT literate, be confident in speaking over the phone and answering calls.

You will be required to support the HR team with many tasks. An open mind is a must along with a can do attitude.

Potential opportunities could open up with this prestigous organisation, so if this sounds like the sort of opportunity for you then contact me. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info or call sue on 01274 714455.

Previous legal secretary experience is essential with knowledge of property (residential or commercial) being advantageous. You will be working on a job share scheme Monday to Thursday 1pm - 5:30pm and Friday 9am - 5:30pm, 25.5hrs per week.

Duties will include typing up of all documents from audio and digital dictation among other general secretarial tasks. If you meet the minimum requirements of this position please forward your CV through to me for immediate consideration.

As a Production Planner candidates will have a demonstrable track record within production and/or material planning and scheduling, have strong IT skills coupled with a thorough understanding of MRP planning operations.

Resilience and an ability to liaise with staff at all levels is essential, as is the drive to deliver a first class service to production departments. The candidate must also have the ability and experience to work within a fast moving production environment. Resilience is an important characteristic in this environment with the ability to drive and achieve the best result for the department, company and the customer.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning 3 fast moving production lines.
2. Formulating both short and long term production plans to ensure that targets are achieved.
3. Liaising internally with production colleagues, sales co-ordinators, and the customer (if required)
4. Co-ordination of activities with related departments to ensure the smooth introduction of all new products.
5. Daily duties involve checking and monitoring of production achievement.
6. Attendance of morning production meetings and contribution as required.
7. Management of all related finished goods stocks policies.

Essential Experience:
1. 3-5 years experience in material and/or production planning within working knowledge of MRP principles. Exposure ideally within a TS16949 automotive manufacturing or FMCG environment.
2. Highly developed organisational and time management skills with effective prioritizing.
3. Well rounded communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels in an organisation.
4. Working knowledge and expertise within of MRP systems ideally AS400 based.

Salary range starts at £20′000 per annum with other benefits.

For the chance to join this large organisation or for more information, contact Sue on 01274 714455 or email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info.

As a Material Planner you will have a demonstrable track record within production and/or material planning and scheduling, have strong IT skills coupled with a thorough understanding of MRP planning operations.

Key to the role will be to maintain sound co-operative relationships with other departments and key suppliers. Resilience and an ability to liaise with staff at all levels is essential, as is the drive to deliver a first class service. Candidates will need to be strong characters that are able to challenge discrepancy and progress chase successfully as well being able to manage day to day challenges.

You will be responsible for:
1. Efficient scheduling and expediting of material in short and long term through use of in house MRP system.
2. Ensure on time delivery to maintain planned production flow and meet customer delivery requirements.
3. Support achievement of business goals for efficient inventory management.
4. Reporting of supplier OTIF information and support for improvements in supplier delivery performance in cross functional improvement activities,
5. Creation and completion of corrective actions and contribute to improvement functionality of in house MRP in pursuit of business targets.
6. Engage and communicate with key contacts and stakeholders including external suppliers, and on site purchasing, quality, engineering and management teams.

Ideally you will have:
1. 3-5 years experience in material and/or production planning within working knowledge of MRP principles. Exposure ideally within a TS16949 automotive manufacturing or FMCG environment.
2. Highly developed organisational and time management skills with effective prioritizing.
3. Well rounded communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels in an organisation.
4. Working knowledge and expertise within of MRP systems ideally AS400 based.
5. Be able to build strong relationships with suppliers in order to expedite materials to support right first time manufacturing

Salary range starts at £20′000k for the right candidate with other benefits that come from working with a large organisation.

For more information contact Sue @ Advantage on 01274 714455 or email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info

This role will be responsible for the implementing the company’s overall purchasing strategy whilst achieving specific KPI’s and cost down targets.

Duties will include:
• Build supplier relationships; conduct negotiations regarding pricing, long-term contracts and quotations in accordance with company policies; develop strategies to ensure the company’s long-term purchasing goals are met. Interface with suppliers, attend regular supplier meeting to monitor service, cost and proposing corrective actions where required.
•Negotiating improved prices and terms of business with key suppliers, research and evaluate existing and new suppliers. Adopt a corporate approach to cost reduction whilst maintaining an exceptionally high level of quality.
•Work closely with the site supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams to proactively identify and develop external capability to support strategic out-sourcing opportunities, development of new products and associated new sources of supply. Project management of purchasing activities relating to new product development and engineering changes
•Execution of a global supply chain strategy for assigned commodities including supplier rationalisation, driving increased sourcing from best cost sources and implementing supplier agreements. Find and develop new Best Cost Country suppliers.
•Monitor and report upon supplier performance, liase with quality assurance on supplier status, produce monthly reporting on all of the above as required by Departmental Manager. Manage performance improvement activities with the suppliers.

You will have/be:
•Able to provide an excellent operational service within the local plant infrastructure and within the broader group business
•Strong negotiation and contract skills and experience in implementing lean concepts and familiar with Kaizen methodology. Knowledge of materials scheduling, pricing and costing practices.
•A strong relationship builder with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation as well as with external suppliers.
•Drive to achieve best value and ongoing cost reduction
•Able to achieve senior management expectations whilst delivering at operational level
•Well developed communication, negotiation and persuasion skills and a tenacious attitude to delivering change
•Must have a can do attitude with high levels of motivation to continually challenge the status quo
•Comfortable working within a small team environment, delivering change
•A self starter and confident decision maker who is able to think on their feet.
•Between 3-5 years experience and be from a 1st tier or OEM automotive, engineering, or general manufacturing background with a proven record of purchasing production materials or commodities.
Experience of sourcing and managing suppliers located in low cost countries is desirable.
•Experienced track record of plant and group deliverables
•Materials experience including Aluminium and Plastics
•A commercially focused professional who can demonstrate knowledge of best practice purchasing techniques and have the ability to plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines, work on own initiative and identify, analyse and solve problems.
•Degree/HND calibre preferably with a CIPS qualification, or be studying towards CIPS.

You will be rewarded with a competive salary and all that comes with working for a prestigious organisation.

Cv’s and general enquries to Sue Wardman. Email cv’s to sue@advantagegroup.info

If you feel you have the experience and skills for the role please forward your CV along with salary expectations by Wednesday 1st September.

Making outbound calls, business to business you will have a professional telephone manner and a knack for sales. Advising of product, pricing and quotes you will secure the sale and deal with all administrative duties that come with it.

Candidates for consideration MUST have previous experience within a high volume telesales environment and be fully computer literate.

The role is ongoing temporary with an hourly rate of £6 and excellent bonus structure in place to ensure you are rewarded for each sale made.

Shift work from 9am - 8pm, must be flexible to also work occasional weekends.

Email your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info

The range of work is extensive offering the chance to develop commercial and legal skills further. There is ongoing support and training in the role and genuine progression opportunities including partnership positions.

The role involves handling a portfolio of bike RTA compensation claims. You will be delivering a robust quality claims handling service to your clients and generating fee income and contributing to the general success of the department.

If you feel you have the experience needed to fulfill this role please forward your CV along with salary expectations to gill@advantagegroup.info

You must have/be:

*Good Excel / Word skills
*Flexible approach to working hours (7am start) , standard working hours are 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday with a 1.30pm finish on a Friday.
*Outgoing / strong personality
*Hi volume / fast pace environment
*Planning process : 7day report generated based upon customer demand which planner then level loads into production schedule based upon production capacities at line side

Salary up to £25k dependant on experience. Immediate start for the right candidate.

For more information contact Sue by emailing your cv to sue@advantagegroup.info or calling on 01274 714455.