VH Talent Limited

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Leicester - LE4 Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (40 hours per week) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum VH Talent is delighted to be working in partnership with a global manufacturing facility to appoint a proactive Personal Assistant. Providing comprehensive support to the CEO of a successful manufacturing business based in Leicester. This is a varied and fast-paced role that will suit an experienced PA who thrives in a professional environment and enjoys being at the heart of business operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while providing exceptional administrative and organisational support to the CEO and wider business. Quick snapshot of the Personal Assistant role: Provide dedicated administrative and personal assistant support to the CEO Manage and coordinate the CEO's diary, appointments, and daily schedule Arrange travel, flights, accommodation, and itineraries for business trips Prepare meeting rooms and ensure audio-visual equipment is set up for both virtual and in-person meetings Welcome and assist customers, visitors, and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional experience Maintain office supplies, stationery, and equipment, placing orders when required Organise, manage, and maintain company paperwork and filing systems Store and manage invoices, collating relevant documentation for bookkeeping and tax purposes Support general office management activities to ensure efficient business operations Manage personal administration, household matters, and property portfolio coordination. Assist with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks as required. You ll need: Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager role Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment would be advantageous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at all levels Exceptional organisational skills with a methodical approach and keen attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure Ability to anticipate issues and proactively implement solutions Adaptable and able to respond quickly and effectively to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills and proficiency with Google Workspace would be advantageous Full UK Driving Licence is essential, as occasional travel may be required Flexibility to undertake occasional out-of-hours work in line with business requirements Please note: This is a fully site-based position and does not offer remote or hybrid working What's in it for you? 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays Company pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Opportunity to work directly alongside the CEO in a trusted and influential role Exposure to all areas of the business, providing valuable insight into company operations and leadership The chance to make a genuine impact on the day-to-day success and growth of the business Stable, permanent position within an established and successful manufacturing company Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to key business activities. Free on-site parking. VH Talent Your Permanent & Fixed-Term Contract Recruitment Partner

Title: Material Technologist (Compounds) Salary: Dependent on experience Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week) Location: Leicester, Leicestershire VH Talent is delighted to partner with our renowned client, a leading global engineering company, to appoint a skilled Material Technologist (Compounds). The Material Technologist will support the development, testing, and evaluation of raw materials, chemical solutions, and compound formulations used in manufacturing. Whilst also assisting in analysing material properties to ensure performance, quality, and suitability for production applications. If you re ready for the challenge, we d love to hear from you! Please note this is a site based role not hybrid The Material Technologist Role: Assist in developing, testing, and evaluating new compounding materials and mixing processes to ensure they meet required specifications Identify, investigate and assist in addressing production and process-related failures Evaluate chemical risks in accordance with COSHH regulations and provide corresponding hazard warning cards Update, monitor and maintain process and solution specifications Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis/investigation Regular communication with internal departments, other sites, customers, suppliers and other external personnel Support with carrying out testing methods Conduct laboratory experiments and physical testing of materials Generate and maintain Bill of Materials for all production compound recipes Accurate report writing, documenting and filing Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement Compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards Work to department targets and wider business objectives Support with other duties and activities within the department as required You ll Need: Analytical approach and excellent problem-solving skills Experience of interpreting test results and identify trends or anomalies Basic understanding of compound formulation principles and curing systems Experience of reporting writing and reading specifications Has attention to detail and methodical approach Some knowledge of rubber polymers and their compounding procedures Experience in assessment of risks and hazardous materials Experience in conducting physical and chemical testing of rubber compounds (e.g., tensile, hardness, rheometry) would be highly advantageous Proficient in Microsoft packages and various IT systems Engineering or Scientific (Chemistry or Polymer) qualification(s) would be advantageous What s in it for you: 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays Early finish Fridays Onsite subsidised canteen Health and wellbeing activities Employee Assistance Program Company pension VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner!