Extension Recruitment

6 job(s) at Extension Recruitment

Extension Recruitment
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Graphic Designer Location: Gateshead Salary: 29,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience Are you a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established business within the signage industry, is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their busy and collaborative design team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graphic Designer who enjoys transforming client briefs into engaging visual concepts while working in a fast-paced environment. The Role As a Graphic Designer, you will: Create compelling design concepts and presentations in response to client briefs. Develop creative solutions that align with brand guidelines. Build positive relationships with clients and manage design approvals. Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet project deadlines and budgets. Occasionally travel to meet prospective and existing clients. What We're Looking For Strong graphic design skills with a creative and original approach. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines. Knowledge of signage manufacturing processes would be advantageous. If you're a passionate Graphic Designer looking to join a growing business where your creativity can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting Graphic Designer opportunity.
Extension Recruitment Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Management Accountant Permanent Position Gateshead Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established international manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in the North East. This Management Accountant role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key areas of the monthly management accounts while working within a broad and hands-on finance function. The successful candidate will contribute to financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools. This position would suit an ambitious part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their technical accounting, commercial finance and systems expertise within a supportive and evolving business environment. About the Company With a phenomenal global reach, this organisation is passionate about employee development and provides genuine opportunities for learning, progression and career growth. Benefits include: Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days) Competitive pension scheme Better Health at Work initiatives Subsidised canteen Private medical insurance The Role The Management Accountant will be responsible for defined areas of the monthly accounting cycle, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and providing valuable insight into business performance. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of assigned areas of the monthly management accounts across the P&L, balance sheet and cashflow Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments Completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls, audit readiness and compliance requirements are maintained Analysis of monthly financial performance, investigating variances and providing meaningful commentary on underlying business drivers Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and rolling projections, helping to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand costs, performance and business activities Supporting stock, inventory, WIP and manufacturing cost reporting Assisting with year-end audit activities, statutory reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve reporting accuracy and increase efficiency About You The successful candidate will be a motivated and inquisitive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and developing new skills. Candidates should possess: Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification, or be actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification Previous experience within a management accounting, assistant management accounting or similar finance role Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and month-end processes Strong Excel and data analysis skills An interest in finance systems, reporting tools, automation and process improvement A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team Manufacturing, engineering or product-based industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful global manufacturer where the successful candidate will be given the support, training and exposure needed to develop towards full ownership of management accounting responsibilities.
Extension Recruitment
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Location: Birtley, County Durham Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Komatsu UK is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Account Manager to join its Sales Administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing relationships across Komatsu's European dealer and distributor network, ensuring exceptional customer service whilst supporting sales performance, order fulfilment and business growth. The Account Manager will act as a key point of contact for distributors and customers, coordinating orders, managing commercial enquiries and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position offers a blend of customer relationship management, sales support, reporting and operational coordination within a global manufacturing environment. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to join a global manufacturing leader. Exposure to a diverse international customer and distributor network. Career development opportunities within a successful global organisation. Involvement in business improvement and digitalisation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with distributors and customers across designated territories. Act as the primary point of contact for customer enquiries, ensuring excellent levels of service and communication. Coordinate sales orders, pricing requests, shipments and account-related activities. Monitor customer requirements and proactively support business opportunities. Produce, analyse and validate sales reports using Microsoft Excel and business systems. Work closely with internal departments including Production, Logistics, Finance and Aftermarket functions. Support the development of reporting tools, dashboards and process improvements. Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives across the business. Requirements Previous experience in an Account Manager, Sales Co-ordinator, Sales Administrator, Customer Service or Commercial Support role. Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Competent in Microsoft Excel and business systems. Experience of ERP systems would be advantageous. A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset. If you are an experienced customer-focused professional looking to develop your career with a global manufacturing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Extension Recruitment
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Our client is a highly successful manufacturer with manufacturing sites worldwide, including a large production facility in the North East. They are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with current legislation and company policies. Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, maintaining employee records, and providing exceptional support to colleagues across the business. About the Company With a phenomenal global reach, this Company is passionate about employee satisfaction and encourages personal development at all levels. Company benefits include; Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days) A great pension scheme Better health at work initiatives Subsidised canteen About the Payroll Specialist Position Process payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines. Manage starters, leavers and employee changes. Calculate statutory payments, deductions, overtime and other payroll adjustments. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation. Respond to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner. Support payroll reconciliations and reporting activities. About You Previous experience working as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll position. Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes. Strong attention to detail and numerical skills. Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. We re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you re excited about this Payroll Specialist role but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what they re looking for.
Extension Recruitment
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Location: Birtley, County Durham Salary: c.£34,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Komatsu UK is seeking an ambitious and motivated Graduate Sales Co-ordinator to join its Sales Administration team as part of its Graduate Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience within a global manufacturing business, developing commercial, operational and analytical skills while supporting sales administration, reporting, customer service and process improvement activities. Working alongside experienced colleagues across multiple business functions, the Graduate Sales Co-ordinator will play an active role in supporting the European dealer and distributor network while gaining valuable exposure to sales operations, business systems and continuous improvement initiatives. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Structured Graduate Development Programme. Opportunity to join a global manufacturing leader. Exposure to a wide range of business functions and stakeholders. Ongoing training, coaching and career development opportunities. Long-term career progression within the organisation. Key Responsibilities of Sales Coordinator Support day-to-day sales administration activities, ensuring information is accurate, timely and effectively communicated. Assist with sales orders, pricing administration, shipment coordination and customer enquiries. Produce, maintain and validate reports using Microsoft Excel and business systems. Provide administrative support to distributors, customers and internal stakeholders. Support the development of reporting tools, dashboards and automated processes. Assist with digitalisation and continuous improvement projects across the business. Participate in cross-functional projects and gain exposure to wider business operations. Requirements of the Graduate Sales Coordinator Degree qualified (or due to graduate) in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Management or a related discipline. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. Interest in digitalisation, business systems and continuous improvement. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you are a recent graduate looking to start your career with a successful global manufacturer and gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and operational activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Extension Recruitment
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Location: Gateshead Salary: c.£40,000 - £42,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Our client is seeking an experienced ICT Support Engineer to join their busy IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ICT Support Engineer who enjoys providing first-class technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering outstanding customer service across a fast-paced business environment. As an ICT Support Engineer, you will act as the first point of contact for ICT incidents and service requests, ensuring the efficient resolution of technical issues and maintaining high levels of service availability. The ICT Support Engineer will support hardware, software, mobile devices, printers, and network connectivity, while also contributing to continuous service improvements. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Exposure to a wide range of technologies. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Key Responsibilities Manage incidents and service requests through the Service Desk system. Install, configure, maintain and support PCs, mobile devices, printers and other workplace technology. Troubleshoot hardware, software and network-related issues. Perform user administration and access management activities. Maintain ICT asset records, inventories and equipment lifecycle management. Support backup processes, data restoration activities and routine system maintenance. Analyse service desk trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Requirements Previous experience as an ICT Support Engineer, IT Support Engineer or similar technical support role. Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, workplace technologies and network infrastructure. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and customer service abilities. Fluent English language skills. Experience working within a service desk or IT support environment. If you are a motivated ICT Support Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this ICT Support Engineer opportunity.