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Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with a manufacturing business based in Alfreton with a long-standing heritage in quality, who are looking for a Finance Director. Operating as a vertically integrated, product-led organisation, the business is entering a critical phase of strengthening financial discipline, improving operational alignment, and enhancing cash performance. The Finance Director will play a central role in shaping the financial and operational future of the business. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in hands-on environments and is motivated by driving tangible business performance. This is not a traditional stewardship role. The Finance Director will operate at the heart of the business, ensuring that financial insight directly drives decision-making across sales, production, and inventory. What will you be doing? Own and continuously enhance short-, medium-, and long-term cashflow forecasting Maintain tight control over payment cycles, capital expenditure, and discretionary spend Lead the annual budgeting process, defining a clear affordability envelope Implement robust and dynamic forecasting aligned to commercial and operational realities Track performance against budget, investment plans, and contingencies Establish clear cost centre accountability across the business Own the working capital strategy, with a strong focus on stock and debtor management Partner with Sales, Production, and Operations to optimise inventory levels Reduce obsolescence and improve stock turn and cash conversion Increase visibility and control over stock risks and provisions Align sales forecasts with production planning and capacity constraints Support integrated planning processes (e.g. S&OP) to improve decision-making Bring financial rigour to demand and supply planning Provide insight into product profitability, margin, and cost drivers Challenge pricing, discounting, and product mix where appropriate Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements Lead year-end processes, including key judgement areas such as stock provisions Build and lead a high-performing, commercially focused finance function Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and Board Manage relationships with auditors, lenders, and external advisors What skills are we looking for? You are a commercially astute Finance Director (or a high-calibre Head of Finance ready to step up) with a proven ability to operate at the intersection of finance and operations. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong experience within manufacturing or product-led environments Demonstrated success in improving financial performance and cash management Track record of working closely with operational teams (production, supply chain, sales) Experience in SME or owner-led businesses is highly advantageous Deep understanding of cashflow, working capital, and stock dynamics Strong planning, forecasting, and financial modelling skills What's on offer? c. 90,000 + car or car allowance Pension salary sacrifice scheme Initially office-based (first 3-6 months) to embed into the business Hybrid working thereafter (minimum 2 days per week in the office) 36 days holiday (including public holidays) If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, drive operational discipline, and make a measurable impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Apply for this role below or contact Kayley for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Purchase Ledger Assistant Derby Salary up to circa £28,000 Permanent The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a high-growth rail specialist in Derby to appoint a resourceful and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that truly values collaboration and clear communication across all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of the purchase ledger for two key entities within the group. If you are a finance professional who thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment and wants a role that offers both stability and professional growth, this is the perfect next step. Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Management: Take full ownership of the purchase ledger process, including invoice matching, coding, and posting invoices to purchase orders. Reconciliations: Manage accrual account reconciliations, prepayments, and support weekly and monthly purchase ledger account reconciliations. Payment Processing: Prepare both domestic and international payment runs (BACS and ad hoc) and process employee credit card and cash expenses via Sage. Supplier Relations: Act as the main point of contact for contractor and vendor queries, handle supplier set-ups, and perform regular statement reconciliations. Audit & Compliance: Maintain organised financial records to support audit readiness and ensure all transactions align with internal financial controls. Team Support: Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team, including general ledger corrections and tracking engineering labour movements. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role, with a solid understanding of the purchase ledger function. You should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel) and ideally have experience using Sage. We are looking for an individual who is resourceful, able to work on their own initiative, and possesses the organisational skills to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers daily. Location: Derby (Free on-site parking available). Salary: Circa £28,000 dependant on experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Sewell Wallis is looking to secure a Finance Business Partner (with a costings, commercial, and operations focus) for a fast-growing Manufacturing business in Sheffield. This South Yorkshire role involves working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand product margins, while analysing and forecasting raw material costs, including foreign exchange impacts and potential hedging needs. It also requires integrating standard costing into product pricing and cost structures, alongside regularly monitoring operational costs against budgets to identify variances and drive performance improvements. This role isn't just pulling the data together, but requires someone who can digest and communicate the meaning and implications to the SLT, be heavily involved with decision making, managing large budgets, and, in return, will get real insight & experience in the business's commercial and operations functions. You'll need to have an extensive background in Manufacturing, strong experience with modelling & Excel, and good commercial acumen. What will you be doing? Regular analysis and reporting of raw material costs, including forecasting of elementals, foreign exchange and potential hedging requirements Understanding of the full operational process of the company's product portfolio, incorporating standard costing into product cost and pricing mechanisms Daily review, analysis and informative reporting of operational costs in line with budget/forecast, including assessment of manufacturing variances such as mix/yield/price/quantity, promoting cost awareness with insight to drive action and improve future performance Daily review, analysis and reporting of production vs forecast, including assessment of volume/revenue/GCM Identify operational process inefficiencies and suggest necessary improvements to enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Strengthen both proactive and reactive operational decision making by providing appropriate challenge to assumptions and proposals, including scenario modelling where necessary Actively review and drive improvements in KPI metrics Present cost models and pricing for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (will consider QBE) Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong financial modelling experience Desire to continually improve processes Manufacturing experience Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance managers What's on offer? A competitive salary of 65,000 Generous quarterly bonus Flexible working hours within core hours 7:30am-6pm Recognition of additional work put in during tight deadlines Matched pension up to 8% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas Shutdown Private healthcare Free secure parking Annual salary reviews Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

My client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist law firm, known for its expertise in volume and contested debt recovery litigation. Renowned for commercially focused advice and excellent client service, the firm is now seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Litigation Solicitor (£400 - £650 Per Day) on an temporary basis to provide leadership and stability while a permanent hire is made. Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Solicitor (£400 - £650 Per Day) Location: Caerphilly Day rate: £400 - £650 per day Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) What you'll be doing: Managing and leading a team handling high-volume debt recovery litigation matters Overseeing a complex caseload of defended and contested claims Handling escalations and sensitive or technically challenging cases Reviewing, drafting, and amending procedural and legal documentation Advising colleagues and stakeholders on defended claims and litigation strategy Communicating with clients, defendants, and third parties throughout the litigation process Producing and presenting management information (MI) and KPI reporting to senior stakeholders Supporting training and development within the team Maintaining service delivery, performance, and continuity during a period of transition Why this role is exciting: This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation solicitor to step into a key interim leadership role within a busy and high-performing environment. You will play a vital part in maintaining stability, driving performance, and ensuring continuity of client service , while working on complex and high-volume debt recovery litigation matters. About you: Strong background in debt recovery litigation and/or consumer credit disputes Experience handling complex and defended litigation cases, ideally including trial work Proven leadership or supervisory experience If you are interested in this Debt Recovery Litigation Solicitor (£400 - £650 Per Day) opportunity, please apply to this email with your CV and availability, and I will be in touch should your experience be suitable. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a reputable and community-focused local business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking for an Administrator/Rota Coordinator on a part-time (25 hours per week) basis. They can be flexible around working days and hours, making it ideal for someone looking for a role that can fit around other commitments. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to take on a varied and responsible role within a supportive and collaborative team. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the business, with a strong focus on rota coordination, scheduling and administrative support. What will you be doing? Creating, managing and updating staff rotas to ensure effective service delivery. Coordinating schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels, taking into account availability, travel time and working regulations. Managing rota changes, including annual leave, sickness and absences. Communicating updates clearly to staff and internal teams. Liaising with colleagues across the business to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Maintaining accurate records and supporting with reporting and administration. Supporting compliance with working time regulations and internal policies. Assisting with general administrative duties and supporting the wider team as required. Providing occasional out-of-hours support on a rota basis. What skills are we looking for? Experience within a busy and varied administrative role. Previous experience dealing with rotas, or within a coordination, scheduling or similar role would be highly beneficial. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities. A proactive and adaptable approach. What's on offer? 25 hours per week, with flexibility on working pattern. Supportive and friendly team environment. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you can make a real impact. Additional on-call payment for out-of-hours support If you are an experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, looking for a flexible role in Sheffield, please apply below or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Terminal Development Project Manager Location: Major UK Airport (North of England) Contract: 2-Year Interim Role Rate: 550 - 650 per day (Umbrella) Overview A major UK airport is seeking a Terminal Development Project Manager to lead a significant terminal redevelopment programme, supporting the transition of a currently non-operational terminal into full service. The role focuses on delivering complex projects within a live aviation environment, with strong emphasis on aviation security, passenger processing, retail improvements, and operational readiness . Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of terminal projects including security infrastructure, passenger processing areas, and retail/commercial fit-outs Manage full project lifecycle from design and planning through to construction and handover Ensure compliance with aviation security regulations and airport operational requirements Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders including operations, security, commercial, and contractors Manage programme, budget, risk, and change control, with clear reporting to senior stakeholders Support phased delivery to minimise disruption to airport operations and passengers Act as client-side lead across design and delivery teams Requirements Essential: Experience delivering airport terminal or passenger-facing infrastructure projects Strong understanding of airport operations and aviation security environments Proven ability managing regulated, safety-critical projects Excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple disciplines Proficiency with MS Project or P6 Desirable: Experience with aviation security infrastructure or screening facilities Retail/commercial fit-out experience in airports or transport hubs Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks Experience delivering phased works in live environments Qualifications APM, RICS, or equivalent project management qualification preferred Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Contract) Hybrid 6-Month Contract Start: ASAP Day Rate: 500p/d inside The Opportunity We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a forward-thinking public sector environment at a critical point in its cyber maturity journey. With a newly implemented outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) powered by Splunk and CrowdStrike , this role is key to maximising both investment and capability. You'll act as the senior technical lead-optimising tooling, strengthening detection and response, and upskilling the internal team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and elevate an evolving security function. Key Responsibilities Endpoint Security Leadership: Own deployment, configuration, and optimisation of CrowdStrike Falcon SIEM Optimisation: Partner with the SOC to enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models Incident Response: Act as escalation point for high-priority incidents, driving rapid containment Threat Hunting: Proactively identify hidden threats using advanced queries and telemetry Automation (SOAR): Build workflows to streamline response and reduce manual effort Capability Building: Upskill internal teams across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis Required Experience 5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering or SOC (Tier 3 level) Deep hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon (Prevent, Insight, Discover) Strong Splunk expertise, including SPL and Enterprise Security (ES) Solid understanding of: Network protocols Cloud security (AWS/Azure) MITRE ATT&CK framework Additional desirable experience: Vulnerability Assessment tools Penetration Testing / Web Application Testing exposure Security policy and standards development Certifications (Desirable) Cyber Security: CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, GSEC CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, CCSP CrowdStrike (ideally 2+): CCFA (Falcon Administrator) CCFR (Falcon Responder) CCSE (SIEM Engineer) Splunk: Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (preferred) Why Apply? Shape and optimise a modern SOC capability Work with best-in-class tools (CrowdStrike & Splunk) High-impact role with visibility across the organisation Opportunity to leave a lasting legacy through capability uplift and knowledge transfer If you're a senior cyber specialist who thrives in hands-on, technically challenging environments and enjoys building capability as well as solving problems, this is worth a conversation Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Delivery Manager for a 6 month contract based in London with remote work available (hybrid). Purpose of the role: As a Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of Point of Sale (PoS) Lending. What you'll do: Align scope with delivery capacity, ensuring that teams are working at an optimal level. Own the PoS Lending product plan, feed into the master plan, and ensure that any dependencies are understood and managed. Track progress versus plan, highlighting and mitigating delivery risks. Report burn down / progress at all levels of organisation in a transparent way, in line with Delivery Director's requirements. Apply specialist technical knowledge and industry best practices for PoS Lending to influence cross-functional teams when designing and delivering product solutions. Support the Product Managers with a business case to ensure that resources are being deployed wisely. Collaborate cross functionally and support during discovery, design, delivery, launch, and in-life phases for PoS Lending. Ensure appropriate levels of business readiness across all business functions and other suppliers. Ensure that product plans and specifications are appropriately documented in formats that can be shared with clients and internal stakeholders. Track and report delivery progress versus milestones with strong stakeholder management. Log and track risks and mitigation, identifying and resolving project bottlenecks. Work with Engineering teams to ensure that products are tested appropriately and that high standards of product quality are maintained. The skills you'll need: Strong industry understanding of delivering PoS or ePoS finance systems - deep understanding of retail payments, financing options (e.g., in-store / e-financing, installment plans, BNPL etc.), compliance requirements and vendor integrations across terminals, merchant websites and back-office finance platforms. First hand experience of successful launch(es) for a product in the required specialist area, including coordination across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Risk, suppliers etc. Strong understanding of Agile product development, including tooling, such as Jira and Confluence. Problem solver who can synthesise data and prevent problems from happening. Own, execute, and coordinate regular delivery governance and agile ceremonies. Ability to independently establish and manage RAID logs. Contribute to an 'always-evolving' community of practice, improving ways of working across delivery. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, white-labelled front-end applications, system integrations, and microservices architectures. Ability to create delivery plans and manage through to successful completion, with clear reporting into the master plan owned by the Delivery Director. Experience in developing customised reporting in Jira, with a good understanding of JQL (beneficial) Next steps This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Reed Finance is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected financial services organisation to recruit an experienced UK Finance Business Partner on a fixed-term basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, highly influential role responsible for leading UK finance activities and acting as the key financial interface between the UK Executive team, UK Boards and an international Group Finance function. You will provide strategic financial insight, maintain strong financial governance, and play a pivotal role in shaping commercial and operational decision-making across the business. This role combines senior business partnering, customer finance oversight, financial planning and reporting, and leadership of a specialist finance function within a highly regulated environment. Duties Include: Act as the primary UK finance lead and key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring transparency, consistency and alignment across all reporting. Lead the preparation, approval and ongoing monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans. Produce high-quality management information, board packs and financial commentary for Executive and Board stakeholders. Provide assurance around cashflow, liquidity planning and working capital management across the UK business. Oversee UK business finance operations, including banking arrangements, controls and revenue collection processes. Maintain strong financial governance over customer and client money, ensuring daily reconciliations and prompt resolution of variances. Ensure strict adherence to regulatory and client money requirements, maintaining robust, auditable financial controls. Oversee pension-related financial activities, including payroll-related finance processes, customer payments and contributions. Work closely with Operations, Compliance and Service teams to ensure customer-centric, compliant financial processes. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Extensive senior-level finance experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment (CASS/FCA knowledge highly desirable). Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, client money controls and financial governance. Proven experience of financial leadership, business partnering and strategic decision support. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive level The Business: Based in the Milton Keynes area, the organisation is a well-established and growing participant within the financial services sector. Known for its strong values, customer-focused approach and collaborative culture, the business offers a modern, flexible working environment and the opportunity to operate at Executive level within a complex and highly responsible finance function. Salary & Benefits: A salary in the region of £80,000-£100,000 per annum is on offer, alongside hybrid working (minimum three days per week in the office) and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is offered on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract , making it ideal for candidates seeking a senior interim or FTC opportunity. I'm keen to speak with senior finance leaders who thrive in business-facing roles, enjoy operating at Board level, and are passionate about strong governance and commercial impact. If the above sounds like your next career move, please send your up-to-date CV or contact Nathan at the Reed Milton Keynes office for more information.

Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.

Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working with a leading innovative technology business that is a leader within their field. Due to increased workload, they're now looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will be a driven, motivated and confident purchase ledger assistant who has experience with processing a high volume of invoices. What will you be doing? Accurately process supplier invoices related to aviation services, maintenance, fuel, and ground handling. Perform invoice matching (invoice, purchase order) to ensure correct approvals and compliance. Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner. Process multi-currency transactions (GBP, USD, EUR, etc.) and manage foreign exchange considerations. Ensure supplier payments are made within agreed terms, via BACS, CHAPS, or international wire transfers. Liaise with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to resolve invoice queries and PO issues. Handle expense reports and ensure compliance with internal policies and HMRC guidelines. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data, including banking details. Support internal and external audits with documentation and reporting. Ensure compliance with aviation industry standards, company policies, and UK regulatory requirements. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role, ideally within the aviation, logistics, or transport sector. Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and supplier management. Competent in Microsoft Excel, Google and finance systems (e.g. Sage). Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of transactions. What's on offer? Flexible working. Free parking. Competitive salary . Apply below or for more information, contact Lewis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Fleet Maintenance Planner Location : Chester Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 The Opportunity We're seeking a dedicated Fleet Maintenance Planner to join a leading organisation within the rolling stock sector, focusing on developing and executing a robust fleet planning strategy for both medium- and long-term maintenance. This crucial role involves close collaboration with the Production Team to ensure all necessary resources are in place, and with the Materials Management team to guarantee material availability. You'll be instrumental in integrating performance and efficiency initiatives, maximising depot capacity, and minimising unnecessary train visits, all while adhering to established maintenance standards. Responsibilities: Manage the fleet maintenance strategy in line with the approved vehicle maintenance plan to achieve the required fleet availability. Produce medium- and long-term maintenance plans in conjunction with the Production Team and Maintenance Engineer. Liaise with Engineering & Production departments, clients, and other key stakeholders to deliver vehicles for passenger service. Develop and implement strategies to reduce maintenance costs and efficiently use available facilities, minimising train visits. Manage scheduling for routine and unplanned maintenance activities and react to train failures to minimise impact on the production plan. Ensure the availability of necessary parts and equipment in cooperation with the Senior Materials Manager. Develop a thorough understanding of contractual clauses related to fleet planning to minimise risks and ensure full compliance. Conduct daily and weekly meetings with relevant teams (Production, Modifications, Overhauls, and senior project teams) to align plans and project requirements. The Candidate: We're looking for a highly adaptable and detail-oriented professional with previous relevant experience in a similar role within the transport or rail industry. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Level 6 Engineering Degree (Candidates with lower qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered). Thorough understanding of and ability in the use of IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially Excel, CMMS, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, etc.). Proven experience in fleet management, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and optimisation. Knowledge of railway transport operations and maintenance, and train care depot procedures. Experience in leading and managing teams within a transport or rail operations environment. Proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders, including engineering teams, clients, and regulatory bodies. Personal Skills: Strong organisational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable, able to manage change, and perform effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-national and culturally diverse organisation. Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross-functional teams. Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions. Location: Chester Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Fleet Maintenance Planner Location : Chester Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 The Opportunity We're seeking a dedicated Fleet Maintenance Planner to join a leading organisation within the rolling stock sector, focusing on developing and executing a robust fleet planning strategy for both medium- and long-term maintenance. This crucial role involves close collaboration with the Production Team to ensure all necessary resources are in place, and with the Materials Management team to guarantee material availability. You'll be instrumental in integrating performance and efficiency initiatives, maximising depot capacity, and minimising unnecessary train visits, all while adhering to established maintenance standards. Responsibilities: Manage the fleet maintenance strategy in line with the approved vehicle maintenance plan to achieve the required fleet availability. Produce medium- and long-term maintenance plans in conjunction with the Production Team and Maintenance Engineer. Liaise with Engineering & Production departments, clients, and other key stakeholders to deliver vehicles for passenger service. Develop and implement strategies to reduce maintenance costs and efficiently use available facilities, minimising train visits. Manage scheduling for routine and unplanned maintenance activities and react to train failures to minimise impact on the production plan. Ensure the availability of necessary parts and equipment in cooperation with the Senior Materials Manager. Develop a thorough understanding of contractual clauses related to fleet planning to minimise risks and ensure full compliance. Conduct daily and weekly meetings with relevant teams (Production, Modifications, Overhauls, and senior project teams) to align plans and project requirements. The Candidate: We're looking for a highly adaptable and detail-oriented professional with previous relevant experience in a similar role within the transport or rail industry. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Level 6 Engineering Degree (Candidates with lower qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered). Thorough understanding of and ability in the use of IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially Excel, CMMS, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, etc.). Proven experience in fleet management, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and optimisation. Knowledge of railway transport operations and maintenance, and train care depot procedures. Experience in leading and managing teams within a transport or rail operations environment. Proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders, including engineering teams, clients, and regulatory bodies. Personal Skills: Strong organisational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable, able to manage change, and perform effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-national and culturally diverse organisation. Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross-functional teams. Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions. Location: Chester Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Materials ManagerLocation: Ipswich (with regular travel) Day Rate: £250 - £350 - DOE (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Our client, a leading name in rail, is seeking a proactive Materials Manager to lead the transformation of stores operations across three key sites. The Role Based in Ipswich reporting into the Fleet Manager, you'll take ownership of stores operations at Ipswich and two other key sites. This is a hands-on, multi-site role requiring both strategic thinking and practical execution. While Ipswich will serve as the central hub, this is a mobile role with regular expensed travel. You'll work closely with transport planners, depot managers, and material controllers to ensure materials are stored, moved, and managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation and day-to-day management of materials / stores at Ipswich and two other key locations. Develop and implement strategies for storing overflow goods safely and efficiently. Collaborate with the Transport Planner to coordinate the movement of materials between sites. Set up and maintain well-organised, functional stores environments that support operational needs. Apply a hands-on, logistical approach to managing stock, layout, and material flow. Ensure accurate inventory control and timely availability of parts and materials. Drive continuous improvement in stores processes, layout, and efficiency. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all stores operations. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in managing materials and stores operations, ideally within a rail or heavy engineering environment (rail preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of how to set up and maintain an efficient, well-organised stores function. Comfortable applying both logistical planning and a hands-on approach to daily operations. Able to liaise effectively with key stakeholders including Transport Planners, Depot Managers, and Material Controllers. Willingness to travel frequently between Ipswich and other depots. Experience in managing multiple stores is beneficial but not essential. Ability to quickly learn the in-house EAM asset management system (prior familiarity is a plus). Capable of setting up systems and processes that ensure smooth and consistent stores operations across multiple sites. Additional Information All Travel and accommodation costs related to site visits will be covered by the client. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Materials Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operator with a valid and up-to-date Reach Truck license? Ford & Stanley The Rail Recruitment Experts are seeking Warehouse Operatives to join a leading global Rolling Stock Manufacturing company based at their purpose built factory in Newport, South Wales. Location: Newport, Wales Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am -4 pm / Friday 7 - 1pm Role and Responsibilities: As a Warehouse Operator, your role will rotate around a variety of key warehouse duties no two weeks will look the same. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to build a wide range of warehouse skills. You'll be involved in different aspects of the operation, helping ensure everything runs smoothly from goods inwards to stock control. Your responsibilities will include: Operating a Reach Truck Cycle counting of inventory and updating the internal system Taking delivery of goods inwards using forklift trucks, and/or other lifting equipment where required ensuring the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of materials across the site Ensuring materials are checked off accurately and promptly, inspecting for damages and verifying quantities Distributing deliveries in line with set timescales and targets Updating computer and/or manual systems to maintain accurate stock levels including the use of PDA hand-held devices (warehouse software) Putting materials away in stores after deliveries in accordance with stock control systems in place The Candidate This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is dependable, confident operating a Reach Truck, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Reliability is key we re looking for someone who will consistently deliver high standards and support day-to-day warehouse operations with care and attention. Essential Skills & Experience: Valid and up-to-date Reach Truck license Proven experience in a warehouse environment, including picking and packing A reliable and punctual individual with a strong work ethic Confident using warehouse systems, including handheld PDA devices Able to work independently and manage time effectively A positive attitude, with good attention to detail and strong teamwork skills Flexible to work on a rotating shift pattern Other information: A pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol test and Medical must be passed prior to start. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. 1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. 2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.