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WRS are pleased to announce that we have moved to larger newly refurbished offices we are now based at;
2 South View Roade Northamptonshire NN7 2NS

Weetabix bought by China’s Bright Food http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17935661

Restaurant Managers UK wide £25-30k + c£10k Bonus + Full Autonomy & Support to deliver Results & achieve your Potential call 07787 40 88 44

WRS are seeking a Production Manager £40k in Bucks on an initial 6 months contract.

Samworth Brothers pushing for £1 billion turnover http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Samworth-Brothers-pushing-for-1bn-turnover

Fire at Carlsberg brewery in Northampton  –  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-14392283

Buyer Non Food Inventory & Services c£40k + Car + Bonus + Benefits – Berkshire call WRS to discuss on 07787 40 88 44

Export Sales Executive £17-19k an excellent opportunity to establish your career within a branded FMCG environment

Maintenance Engineer £25k Oxon Day Shift Call WRS to discuss 07887 40 88 44

2x Electrical Engineer £29k + o/t Northampton Day Shift PLC skills (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley) Call WRS on 07787 40 88 44

NAE required for a branded Food Manufacturer c£30k + Bonus – Call 07787 40 88 44 to discuss in more detail

AutoCAD Contractor Building Services £20 per hour; Northampton

Posted by on Jun 4, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

  We are currently seeking freelance AutoCAD contractors to work for a successful £multi-million privately run building services business based inNorthampton.  The position has arisen due to a significant increase in new contracts won and the associated drawing requirements. Working on M&E drawings for the installation of all heating ventilation and air conditioning you will be required to over lay five or six different drawing to produce a finished as build drawing which in turn will be used for the installation work.  As such you will need to have previously used your AutoCAD skills within a building services environment and have the ability to think in 3D to ensure that the drawings can be produced in practice.   You will have previous experience of producing drawings of the building services including; HVAC duct work models and also for all their supporting 2d schematics and plan drawings on Auto desk 2010.  You will have a strong work ethic, be able to work to tight deadlines and most importantly have an eye for detail.  If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium building services Auto CAD drawings to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44....

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Regional Sales Consultant Mapping & GIS £25k + Uncapped Bonus + Car; Newcastle North East

Posted by on Jun 4, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising the sales of Trimble Hand Held GNSS Data Collection solutions for a wide range of applications.  You will have experience in GIS Data Collection, Land Surveying or GIS Software solutions. The right candidate will be a self-starter, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’  Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Previous B2B sales experience working with a technical product range would be an advantage.  Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with an ambitious team. Full Product and Professional External Sales Training will be provided. A substantial package, including company car, is available to the right candidates. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M: 077 87 40 88...

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Regional Sales Consultant Mapping & GIS £25k + Uncapped Bonus + Car; Bristol South West

Posted by on Jun 4, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

About KOREC KOREC is a well-established nationwide company providing innovative measured solutions for the Construction, Machine Control, Survey and Mapping industries. From GNSS Receivers to Lasers, Robotic instruments to Total Stations, KOREC offer Sales, Hire, Service and Repair. Position Summary The successful candidates will be responsible for maximising the sales of Trimble Hand Held GNSS Data Collection solutions for a wide range of applications in our South East and South West England sales areas.  You will have experience in GIS Data Collection, Land Surveying or GIS Software solutions. The right candidates will be self-starters, with evidence of sales success in a business-to-business sales environment, be ambitious, tenacious and have a ‘sense of urgency.’  Candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and outstanding negotiation and presentation abilities at all levels. Above all you will have the confidence, commitment and ability to sell innovative positioning solutions.  This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with an ambitious team.  Full Product and Professional External Sales Training will be provided.  A substantial package, including company car, is available to the right candidate. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M: 077 87 40 88...

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Maintenance Engineer Late Shift £30k; Kent

Posted by on Jun 4, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

 We are seeking to recruit an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to support the production team at a high volume chilled food manufacturing business on the late shift.  This is an opportunity to work with a large scale food manufacturer  within a truly fast paced and high volume manufacturing environment.  The business operates with the UK Food industry providing a range of Branded and Private Label chilled and frozen products to the UK Grocery retail market.  Having a strongly customer driven approach has enabled the business to develop long term relationships with some of the UK’s leading grocery retailers which in turn ahs led to significant growth and business expansion. As a Maintenance Engineer based on the late shift you will operate in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Operation Manager to ensure the automated equipment runs at an optimum.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a Monday – Friday late shift that would enable you to have time during the day for other activities – such as doing both school runs! As an apprentice trained engineer you will ideally have an electrical bias or be a mechanical engineer who also holds C&G 16th Edition or ideally 17th Edition.  You will already have gained experience of supporting a high volume manufacturing operation and have a progressive and pro-active approach to engineering services.  Working with highly automated plant equipment engineering as a function would be a distinct advantage as would previous experience with a food or drink environment.   In addition to your apprenticeship and time served experience you will ideally have experience of working with PLCs and have a strong appreciation of lean manufacturing.  For further details please call Kieron Madden at WRS on M: 07787 40 88 44 or email your CV to km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk ...

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Regional Sales Consultants – Work Scheduling – UK Wide – £Competitive + Car + Uncapped Bonus

Posted by on Feb 19, 2014 in All Locations, Sales Manager | 0 comments

We are currently looking for three sales consultants responsible for the South, Central and Northern regions. KOREC are the distributor in the UK and Eire for Trimble Field Service Management (FSM) products and services. Trimble is the largest global supplier of GPS products serving many vertical markets of which FSM is one distributed by KOREC as well as the surveying and GIS sectors. The FSM business unit is a recent addition and offers huge potential to improve the mobile workforce with innovative and intuitive leading industry solutions to improve workforce efficiency, reduce costs and improved customer service. To drive the business to become the market leader, KOREC are investing in individuals who yearn to have success with a highly recognised brand that heavily invests in new product development and with a company who have the track record of successfully delivering a high standard of service to their customers. We are looking for individuals who are commercially aware of how business operates, should have a structured sales approach and be able to demonstrate the ability to win and maintain new business. You must be capable of motivating customer confidence in the solution we provide to meet their needs and requirements. You must be able to identify and target new business opportunities where you can clearly influence your customers working practise thus improving their profitability with the Trimble FSM integrated business solutions. KOREC will give you comprehensive and ongoing training and development of how our solution fits the customer needs. Our FSM and WorkManager solutions provide unlimited opportunities in today’s market and this will be reflected in the open-ended commission structure. Your results will directly impact the growth of your business responsibility and provide you with ever increasing long term financial rewards and career development. We offer a competitive salary, open-ended commission structure and car.  If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality, premium surveying equipment to meet our customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

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Associate Surveyor – Residential Valuation – Central London

Posted by on Feb 12, 2014 in £40,000 - £50,000, London, Surveyor | 0 comments

Competitive Salary + Company Car / Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits You will be working for a national firm of chartered surveyors and property consultants with a network of nine offices and a current headcount of more than 350. This includes 86 partners and 53 associates – one of the highest partner-client ratios for our sector. Our hands-on style produces exceptional results and offers a unique relationship which, we believe, sets us apart from our competitors.  We provide comprehensive property advice to public and private sector organisations and our clients – including over 40 per cent of the FTSE100 – hold some of the largest property portfolios in the country. We ensure that their operational investment and non-operational properties deliver the maximum return possible and cost them as little as possible. We believe our core values distinguish us from our competitors.  These include: Trust & Integrity –  lie at the heart of our business Respect  –  We respect individuals’ strengths and build complementary teams Friendliness –  Friendship, happiness at work and a sense of humour are central to our culture Excellence –  We aim to provide a quality of service that is second to none About the Team This is a new team being built by an experienced Partner with a strong instinct for supporting, encouraging, and developing individual team members, and for recognising and rewarding achievement.  The work is focused, but it also has to be enjoyable and the team should respect each other’s skills and enjoy each other’s company. Job Description & Responsibilities The core function of this role is to undertake valuations of residential property, including investment, ground rent and mixed-use portfolios for: • Secured lending • Accounts • Acquisition • Disposal • Re-gear • Advising on rented housing investment models and strategies Main responsibilities Support the Residential Valuation Partner to grow revenue and client base in the residential investment sector.  Lead and support junior members of the team as an expert in residential investment valuation to achieve target revenue. Key attributes and qualifications • MRICS • Minimum 3 years PQE with specific skills in: residential valuation for secured lending and company accounts; residential development advice for landowners (Argus); and specialist valuations of ground rents. • Residential development skills ranging from tens to thousands of units, requiring Argus/Circle developer and Excel skills. • Proven IT skills, including high-level Microsoft Word and Excel competencies. • Well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.  Good written/communication skills with an eye for detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for details, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships. • Flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service. • Positive attitude and willing to learn with and develop the team. Salary and benefits • Salary: competitive based on market,  professional experience and qualifications • Cash allowance / Firm car • Performance related staff profit share scheme • 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year (3 days in 2013). • Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period) • Life/Accident/Permanent Health insurance • Private Medical Cover • Fitness Allowance • Interest Free Season Ticket Loan • Employee assistance programme • Edenred childcare vouchers Working hours The normal hours of work for this position are 0900hrs to 1730hrs, Monday to Friday. This position also involves out of hours working on an ‘as necessary’ basis.   If you feel that you share our client’s...

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Senior Surveyor – Residential Valuation – Central London

Posted by on Feb 12, 2014 in £35,000 - £40,000, £40,000 - £50,000, London, Surveyor | 0 comments

Competitive Salary + Company Car / Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits About us You will be working for a national firm of chartered surveyors and property consultants with a network of nine offices and a current headcount of more than 350. This includes 86 partners and 53 associates – one of the highest partner-client ratios for our sector. Our hands-on style produces exceptional results and offers a unique relationship which, we believe, sets us apart from our competitors. We provide comprehensive property advice to public and private sector organisations and our clients – including over 40 per cent of the FTSE100 – hold some of the largest property portfolios in the country. We ensure that their operational investment and non-operational properties deliver the maximum return possible and cost them as little as possible. We believe our core values distinguish us from our competitors.  These include: Trust & Integrity –  lie at the heart of our business Respect  –  We respect individuals’ strengths and build complementary teams Friendliness –  Friendship, happiness at work and a sense of humour are central to our culture Excellence –  We aim to provide a quality of service that is second to none About the Team This is a new team being built by an experienced Partner with a strong instinct for supporting, encouraging, and developing individual team members, and for recognising and rewarding achievement.  The work is focused, but it also has to be enjoyable and the team should respect each other’s skills and enjoy each other’s company. Job Description & Responsibilities The core function of this role is to undertake valuations of residential property, including investment, ground rent and mixed-use portfolios for: • Secured lending • Accounts • Acquisition • Disposal • Re-gear • Advising on rented housing investment models and strategies Main responsibilities Support the Residential Valuation Partner to grow revenue and client base in the residential investment sector.  Lead and support junior members of the team as an expert in residential investment valuation to achieve target revenue. Key attributes and qualifications • MRICS • Minimum 3 years PQE with specific skills in: residential valuation for secured lending and company accounts; residential development advice for landowners (Argus); and specialist valuations of ground rents. • Residential development skills ranging from tens to thousands of units, requiring Argus/Circle developer and Excel skills. • Proven IT skills, including high-level Microsoft Word and Excel competencies. • Well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.  Good written/communication skills with an eye for detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for details, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships. • Flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service. • Positive attitude and willing to learn with and develop the team. Salary and benefits • Salary: competitive based on market,  professional experience and qualifications • Cash allowance / Firm car • Performance related staff profit share scheme • 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year (3 days in 2013). • Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period) • Life/Accident/Permanent Health insurance • Private Medical Cover • Fitness Allowance • Interest Free Season Ticket Loan • Employee assistance programme • Edenred childcare vouchers Working hours The normal hours of work for this position are 0900hrs to 1730hrs, Monday to Friday. This position also involves out of hours working on an ‘as necessary’ basis   If you feel that you share...

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Regional Sales Engineer Water Management – West Midlands £Competitive + £Bonus + Car + Benefits

Posted by on Feb 2, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Sales Engineer with a recognised Civil Engineering Qualification and an established and professional reputation in the segment of civil and groundwork contractors in the West Midlands Area, with good knowledge and experience of the Storm Water Control market. Our client is a world leader in the design, development and implementation of sustainable surface water management systems. For over 50 years, they have pioneered unique solutions that satisfy the need for high performance, environmental excellence, optimal return on investment and long operational life across a vast range of applications.  As such you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer with a knowledge drainage. This role will cover the postcodes of B; CV; WR; DY; WV; WS; ST and TF. As a member of the National Sales Team, your aim is to develop and maintain commercial relationships with all relevant contractors, creating a strong awareness for all of our client’s Water Management products. Within this role you will have a particular emphasis on Storm Water Control products.  You will understand your customers’ needs and requirements, and the market trends and developments. Your main tasks will be: • Identifying and targeting Contracting Businesses, building commercial relationships at both site and office level and visiting projects. • Introducing, creating and developing demand for our product range. • Managing and owning your area, following up contractor and project leads. • Negotiating and following up term pricing agreements. • Organising and conducting product and installation training/CPDs for contractors. • Conducting business review meetings with customers. • Following up outstanding project quotations to conversion. • Carrying out drainage take-offs for projects. Education / knowledge • You have a recognised Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC/HND or above) or at least 5 years equivalent experience of dealing with on site civils contractors. • You have current market knowledge with particular emphasis on the contractors working in sectors where surface water management/drainage products are used, with a technical understanding of construction projects, and preferably of drainage design and installation. • Knowledge of SUDS is an advantage. • You will have developed your sales, negotiation and presentation skills with professional training. Personal skills • You are a dedicated and tenacious salesperson who builds relationships on trust, with an ability to impart technical information. • A networker and team player who enjoys working with others to achieve targets. • An excellent communicator, you are confident in presenting and negotiating. • Your customer service focus enables you to build relationships effectively. • Able to prioritise multiple tasks and appointments, you commit to promises you make and take ownership of what you need to deliver. • Computer literate. Preferably (but not limited to) candidates are located within the Birmingham and the West Midlands area. If you feel that you share our client’s passion and enthusiasm for delivering to the highest quality standards and their desire to exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:077 87 40 88 44....

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Design Services Manager c£Competitive + Car + Benefits – Bedfordshire Chartered Civil Engineer with Drainage experience

Posted by on Jan 30, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

We are seeking to recruit a Design Services Manager to work wthin a Civil Engineering environment.  Our client is a world leader in the design, development and implementation of sustainable surface water management systems. For over 50 years, they have pioneered unique solutions that satisfy the need for high performance, environmental excellence, optimal return on investment and long operational life across a vast range of applications.  As such you wil be a Chartered Civil Engineer with a knowledge drainage. The Design Services Manager is the in-house expert on Surface Water Management, SuDS and Storm Water Control. Managing a team of 5 Design Services Advisors providing customers with technical advice and appropriate drainage design. Ideally you will have site experience, an understanding of application of surface water management products and you are a knowledgeable user of WinDes. You will follow with interest the changing environment around Surface Water Management, SuDS etc. Experience of managing a team is preferable. Your knowledge will involve you with the entire Company from new product development, BIM Modelling to marketing of technical knowledge and installation detail. This role is a permanent position, based in Bedfordshire. Some travel in the UK and Europe will be involved. If you feel that you share our client’s passion and enthusiasm for delivering to the highest quality standards and their desire to exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:077 87 40 88...

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Design Engineer – Civil Engineering £30-35k Bedfordshire

Posted by on Jan 30, 2014 in All Sectors | 0 comments

We are seeking to recruit a draughtsman / design engineer to work within a Civil Engineering environment.  Our client is a world leader in the design, development and implementation of sustainable surface water management systems. For over 50 years, they have pioneered unique solutions that satisfy the need for high performance, environmental excellence, optimal return on investment and long operational life across a vast range of applications. As the Drainage Design Engineer you will co-ordinate and check the technical accuracy of the Design Service provided, explaining and educating along the way. Part of the team of 5 you are the ‘go-to’ person for the more intricate designs and the value-engineering of projects. You have great experience in Drainage Design and you enjoy developing your colleagues’ knowledge. You report to the Design Services Manager and will have a very good working knowledge of AutoCAD. If you feel that you share our client’s passion and enthusiasm for delivering to the highest quality standards and their desire to exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...

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