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Personal Assistant to the Managing Director Location: Laindon, Essex (Office-Based, Monday-Friday) Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Managing Director within a successful engineering and manufacturing business based in Laindon. This is a key position for a highly organised, proactive, and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll become a trusted right-hand to the Managing Director, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business activities while handling highly confidential information with discretion. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke filling and packaging machinery, supplying customers across a range of industries including pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and manufacturing. This is a fully office-based role, working Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities Provide confidential, one-to-one support to the Managing Director. Manage a busy and ever-changing diary, prioritising meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts. Organise meetings, prepare agendas, presentations and supporting documentation. Manage emails, correspondence and follow-up actions on behalf of the Managing Director. Arrange UK and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries. Prepare, format and proofread reports, presentations and business documents. Act as a professional point of contact for customers, suppliers and internal departments. Attend meetings where required, producing accurate minutes and tracking actions. Coordinate corporate events, exhibitions, conferences and business functions. Organise hospitality, refreshments and meeting facilities. Process expense claims accurately and within deadlines. Maintain an organised and professional working environment. Support a positive, collaborative culture across the business. About You We're looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. The ability to work independently and use your own initiative. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience arranging travel, meetings and corporate events. Confident communication skills when dealing with senior stakeholders, customers and suppliers. Typing speed of approximately 40-60 words per minute. What's on Offer Salary of 40,000- 50,000 depending on experience. Pension scheme. Comprehensive benefits package. Secure, long-term opportunity within a well-established engineering business. Modern office environment based in Laindon. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play an integral role within the business. If you're an experienced Personal Assistant looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Control & Automation Engineer Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Office-Based) Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 + Benefits The Opportunity An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The company designs and manufactures bespoke industrial process equipment for customers across a range of sectors, delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong PLC and automation experience who enjoys working on bespoke machinery and industrial systems throughout the full project lifecycle. The Role As a Control & Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, programming, testing and commissioning of control systems for bespoke industrial equipment. Working closely with electrical, mechanical and project teams, you will deliver automation solutions from concept through to customer handover. Key Responsibilities Designing and developing PLC and HMI control systems for bespoke industrial machinery Programming Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal Supporting and modifying Allen-Bradley PLC systems where required Developing HMI and SCADA applications Producing functional design specifications and technical documentation Supporting electrical design activities and control panel integration Conducting factory acceptance testing (FAT) and system validation Supporting installation and commissioning activities on customer sites Diagnosing and resolving control system faults and performance issues Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout projects About You Experience in a Control Systems, Automation or Controls Engineer position Strong Siemens TIA Portal programming experience Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs Knowledge of industrial automation, control systems and instrumentation Experience commissioning machinery, process equipment or industrial systems Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and technical drawings Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and project coordination abilities HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline Desirable Experience with SCADA systems Knowledge of industrial communication networks and fieldbus systems Experience within process equipment, manufacturing or special purpose machinery environments Benefits Salary 45,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work on bespoke automation projects Long-term career progression and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative engineering environment If you're a Control & Automation Engineer with Siemens TIA Portal experience and exposure to Allen-Bradley systems, we'd love to hear from you.