Latitude Recruitment

Our client is currently looking to hire a trainee recruitemnt consultant to join their busy and growing recruitment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business, based just outside Southampton. The job role will involve the following duties: Contacting candidates via phone about local job opportunities Updating candidate profiles Speaking to candidates about a range of contract, temp and perm opportunities. Utilising the range of attraction tools to identify suitable candidates for vacancies. Writing job adverts Supporting senior members of the team during site visits Dealing with payroll and contractor queries Full training will be given in this position. The ideal candidate will be motivated, an excellent communicator and well organised. If you have worked in retail, hospitality, leisure or customer service industries we would be keen to hear from you. Hours: 08:30am - 17:00pm (Mon - Thurs) 08:30am - 14:30pm (Fri) 37.5 hours per week Salary: 25,000 (Basic) + commission YR1 OTE circa 29,000p/a

Sales Account Manager We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Account Manager to join a friendly and busy sales team for a leading engineering company based in Southampton. Introduction The Sales Account Manager with be responsible for maintaining and growing sales revenue accounts in the Europe territory by ensuring an excellent customer experience across a full range of the sites pro click apply for full job details

Our client is currently looking to hire a resourcer (Trainee recruiter) to join their busy and growing recruitment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business, based just outside Southampton. The job role will involve the following duties: Contacting candidates via phone about local job opportunities Updating candidate profiles Speaking to candidates about a range of contract, temp and perm opportunities. Utilising the range of attraction tools to identify suitable candidates for vacancies. Writing job adverts Supporting senior members of the team during site visits Dealing with payroll and contractor queries Full training will be given in this position. The ideal candidate will be motivated, an excellent communicator and well organised. If you have worked in retail, hospitality, leisure or customer service industries we would be keen to hear from you. Hours: 08:30am - 17:00pm (Mon - Thurs) 08:30am - 14:30pm (Fri) 37.5 hours per week Salary: 25,000 (Basic) + commission YR1 OTE circa 29,000p/a

Our engineering clients based close to Long Crendon have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Cost Analyst to join their growing team! Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, but having close working relationships with Sales, Production and Supply chain functions across all sites (both in the UK and overseas), this role will maintain the standard cost accounting system and monitor variances through regular detailed reporting The role will ensure the business maintains robust costing records, providing accurate margin information to inform pricing decisions, and also to ensure compliance with all accounting requirements Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain the standard costs of all products, which includes both internally manufactured and externally purchased parts Ensure the accuracy of all standard costs within the D365 ERP system, so that the business can fully rely upon them for both internal reporting, and also for stock valuations prepared in accordance with UK accounting requirements Lead the annual standard cost revaluation process, including calculations of direct labour rates and indirect overhead recovery rates in the ERP system. Ensure that Bills of Materials and labour routings are maintained accurately within D365, working with the production team to ensure accurate timings (and therefore costs) are in place for all activities Preparation of all variance reporting (Purchase Price Variance, production/industrial variances reporting etc) and also provide suggestions to the wider business for cost savings opportunities and possible improvements that are identified from this reporting Lead the Monthly sales margin review process and liaise with sales and purchasing managers to help the company maximise profit and cashflow Provision of other operational reports to the business (weekly, monthly and annual) Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the analysis of margin performance vs budget in the monthly accounts Interrogation and analysis of the D365 ERP system to assist with any data requests from the business Assist the Chief Financial Officer with any other adhoc tasks as required Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience within a similar role, including the use of standard costs within a manufacturing environment Prior experience of using Bills of Materials and labour routings within a multi-site entity Role would suit a candidate who is part qualified in a professional accountancy qualification, or someone who has demonstrated ability in previous roles and possesses the equivalent experience Well organised with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with strong Excel skills

Sales Account Manager We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Account Manager to join a friendly and busy sales team for a leading engineering company based in Southampton. Introduction The Sales Account Manager with be responsible for maintaining and growing sales revenue accounts in the Europe territory by ensuring an excellent customer experience across a full range of the sites products. Responsibilities: To provide customers with excellent customer service and support Communicate frequently with customers by telephone, e-mail, virtual platforms and occasional travel to Europe for face to face meetings. Prepare quotes and technical information for customer applications Liaise with the Production and Quality Manager to ensure that customer requirements are met and also with Engineering to ensure product specifications are fit for purpose Assist with commercial screening for new product requests Assist in day-to-day customer facing tasks to support the needs of the business including order verification reviews, working with outside vendors, assisting finance with past due invoices, assisting marketing with content and customer specific input, and other task as needed. Attend and participate in international and regional trade shows and conferences when required. Identify new leads for potential customers to scope extent of the business opportunity Respond to sales inquiries Maintain accurate forecasts for customers and products Ideal Experience: The ideal candidate will have a proven sales account management background, ideally within a technical sales or technical customer service role. A good team player with excellent communication and documentation skills and a customer focussed approach. Computer literate in relevant software including Word, Excel, Access, SAP and Salesforce (training provided where required) Desirable A Degree within engineering / manufacturing or scientific discipline would be beneficial. Being fluent in any European languages would be highly advantageous, however not essential Exposure to different cultures in Europe would also be beneficial for this role. Salary 38K - 40K basic & commission opportunities Hours Monday to Friday with a hybrid opportunity of 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Benefits Hybrid working Pension: 7% employer. Private health and dental care Life assurance: 4 x basic pay Subsidised gym membership Cycle to work scheme If you could be interested in this excellent Sales Account Manager role, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.

Our manufacturing client based in Winchester is looking for a Production Operative to carry out basic quality checking of products. Key Skills and Attributes Quality control checking products Visual Inspection Patient, careful and detail focussed Various production duties This is an excellent opportunity to work for an established company on a 3 month contract that could be extended. Please note that an immediate start is required. Pay rate: 12.71 per hour Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm If this role is of interest, please apply below and we will be in contact shortly!

Our clients are a company who manufacture and produce specialist fire and safety products for the construction industry. They have an exciting opportunity for aSales Manager to join their growing team. The Specification Sales Manager will maximize sales and order intake at the required margins by identifying new commercially related opportunities, generating leads and converting the leads into firm click apply for full job details

Customer service - Maintenance Co-Ordinator Latitude Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Co-Ordinator, for our client based in Fareham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work within the engineering and manufacturing industry within a well-established company who pride them self in great customer service and building lasting relationships click apply for full job details