Position: Sales Office Manager
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Products: Bespoke Industrial, Conveyor & Motorcycle Chain Solutions
Company: Major, International Manufacturer
Salary: Basic Circa £22K + Bonus Scheme + Company Pension + Life Insurance + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

Working closely with the Branch Manager, the Sales Office Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of both the sales office and the warehouse. This is best described as a player-manager role as the Sales Office Manager will be required to get involved with all aspects of the branch, dealing with customers, helping with the rebuild of chain and most importantly managing staff members on the team.

As the successful Sales Office Manager you will have a mechanical engineering/technical background coupled with a commercial edge. This is a rounded role where all duties will be undertaken, but you will also need to have the ability to people-manage the rest of the team; guiding them and nurturing their potential in order to develop a successful sales office.

Summary of skills needed for the Sales Office Manager position:
- Sales/Commercial Awareness
- Willingness to cover all areas when required (Sales Admin, Warehouse Work, Sales, Creating Bespoke Chain Solutions (Chain Assembly), etc.)
- Strong understanding of customer service
- Desirable is Chain, Power Transmission, Gearbox or Bearing experience and knowledge
- The ability and desire to take control of the job role and make it your own

Our client is a Major, International Manufacturer of Bespoke Industrial, Conveyor & Motorcycle Chain Solutions. This position is an integral part of their growth and expansion plans in the UK. The role will ultimately evolve into a Branch Manager position within the company, so if you are interested in a career full of variety, challenge and rewards, both emotional and financial, then we would like to hear from you now.

Position: End User Automation Sales Engineer
Location: UK & Ireland
Products: Factory Automation Components, Systems & Software
Company: Leading European Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £NEG DOE (competitive) + competitive OTE + Company Car + All Tools Needed (Home Office etc.) + Pension + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

The End User Automation Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing all-new business in this brand new role, selling the Company's full range of Factory Automation Components & Systems alongside their Process Control Software Package (for full plant control) into End Users across all industries.

The successful End User Automation Sales Engineer will ideally have two skill sets to draw upon due to the challenge of marrying a Component & System sell with a Process Control Software solution sell. You will have a strong grounding in Factory Automation and will be able to deal from boardroom level downwards. A prerequisite is End User experience and understanding; this can come from either working within an End User or from selling to them previously.

Our client is a leading European Manufacturer of Factory Automation Components, Systems & Software. The End User Automation Sales Engineer role is integral to the growth and development of their operations within the UK. This position offers rewards financially via on-target earnings and also emotionally as long term there is the opportunity to take ownership of the End User team; hiring for the division and developing it further. So, if you wish to enter into a close-knit, friendly, professional and focused company who offers genuine career progression and challenge, then we want to hear from you now.

UK Sales Manager based in the South/Mid Central region of England for a Global Manufacturer of Sensors & Instrumentation, Salary £Excellent + benefits (DOE)

Position: UK Sales Manager
Location: South/Mid Central region of England
Products: Sensing & Motion Control
Company: Sensors & Instrumentation Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Health Cover + Pension + various other benefits

UK Sales Manager living or relocatable to the South/Mid Central region of England. The role will encompass managing the UK sales team to ensure delivery of the company’s business and sales objectives, marketing of the full portfolio of products and key customer account management.

As the successful UK Sales Manager you will not only have a provable & successful field sales/key account management background, you will also have demonstrable success as a leader showing top class team management qualities. You will be technically conversant with the product groups described, and will have the ability to offer applications support and add technical value to the customer and team. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an equivalent (Degree preference) and you will be charismatic, self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to driving and developing the team.

The Company is a global Manufacturer covering Automation and Process Instrumentation. The new UK Sales Manager role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term. So, if you have the ambition, skills and experience stated above and wish to enter into an interesting, fulfilling, long-term career with the opportunity to progress then we wish to hear from you now. Call 01392 255700 to find out more.

Position: Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls
Location: East/South East England
Products: Drives and Controls (Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls, Hydraulics)
Company: Global Drives and Controls Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + various additional benefits

Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls based in the East/South East. The scope of this role is to manage existing business and develop new business covering Drives and Controls systems and components including Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls and Hydraulics to OEM's, End Users, Machine Builders specifically covering the food, packaging and printing sectors

As the Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially in the food, packaging and printing sectors. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of Drives and Controls systems and components including Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls and Hydraulics.

The Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls role is new role and forms part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation globally for innovation, offering a value driven product range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a global brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls
Location: North West England
Products: Drives and Controls (Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls, Hydraulics)
Company: Global Drives and Controls Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + various additional benefits

Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls based in the North West. The scope of this role is to manage existing business and develop new business covering Drives and Controls systems and components including Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls and Hydraulics to OEM's, End Users, Machine Builders specifically covering the food, packaging and printing sectors

As the Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially in the food, packaging and printing sectors. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of Drives and Controls systems and components including Inverter Drives, Servo Motors, PLC, Controls and Hydraulics.

The Area Sales Manager - Drives and Controls role is new role and forms part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation globally for innovation, offering a value driven product range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a global brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Sales Manager - Relays
Location: South East England
Products: Protection Solutions
Company: Manufacturer
Salary: circa £45K (DOE) + Bonus (OTE £60K) + Car + Pension + Health + various additional benefits + Progression Opportunities

Sales Manager - Relays based in South East England. The scope of this role is to drive and develop the business strategy to grow business across the UK and Eire for Protection Solutions covering Protection Relays and a portfolio of control components. Customers range from Switchgear OEM's to Grid applications for End Users covering both LV & MV.

As the Sales Manager - Relays you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills and experience. Knowledge in Electrical Power Distribution is paramount particularly MV Protection Relays. Additionally you will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have evidence of previous achievement in this area.

Sales Manager - Relays role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent value driven product range and provides its employees with a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics
Location: South West (M4 Corridor)
Products: Pneumatics
Company: Global Drives and Controls Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + various additional benefits

Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics based in the South West (M4 Corridor). The scope of this role is to manage existing business and develop new business covering Pneumatics systems and components to OEM's, End Users and Machine Builders and through local and national distributors covering all industry sectors from food processing through to heavy industry.

As the Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of Pneumatic systems and components.

The Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics role is new role and forms part of the Company's strategic growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation globally for innovation, offering a value driven product range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a global brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Job Title: Apprentice Resourcer/Recruitment Consultant
Location: Exeter
Products: Search & Selection recruitment services
Company:  Affinity Search Ltd
Salary: £DOE + additional benefits

The successful Apprentice Resourcer/Recruitment Consultant will work from our modern open plan Exeter office. Your role will be demanding and diverse and encompasses making a positive contribution by supporting the consultant team. By developing the necessary skills and knowledge through continuous training and development you will be able to build business, generate leads, formulate and nurture business relationships and ultimately facilitate the recruitment process. 

Key areas of responsibility that will be developed in order to for you to achieve pre agreed targets include:
•    Canvassing niche market employers to establish new contacts and recruitment requirements
•    Advising on service levels required by clients in order to provide a professional and tailored service
•    Documenting Client details and defining the recruitment brief, organisation culture and business drivers
•    Adopting Search & Selection techniques (dependant on service level agreed)
•    Writing copy for vacancy advertising both web-based and journal publications
•    Reviewing applicants, managing interviews, facilitating all party communication
•    Maintaining candidate and client contact to establish/build rapport
•    Database management
•    Maintaining personal work statistics for reviewing performance
•    Attending weekly training sessions to enhance key skills

As the successful Apprentice Resourcer/Recruitment Consultant you must hold at least 5 GCSE’s A-C, including Maths and English or equivalent. A or A/s levels would be an advantage. You will be a team player, who is confident with an outgoing personality you will have excellent oral and written communication skills and a mature attitude.

Key personal attributes will include:
•    A willingness to learn
•    Self-motivation
•    An abundance of enthusiasm
•    Resilience (Work well under pressure)
•    Tenacity (ability to follow a task through to the end)
•    Ambition & Drive
•    Flexibility
•    Consciousness
•    Good work ethic
•    Money motivation
•    Reliability
•    Honesty

Key business attributes will include:
•    Results focused
•    Customer centric
•    Supportive to peers

Obviously knowledge of Microsoft Office the Internet and email is a distinct advantage as well as insight into social media.

Affinity Search is a small friendly “boutique” Search and Selection Consultancy with specialist experience in engineering sectors covering industrial control, process automation and energy. As a specialist Affinity Search has built an excellent reputation and as such partner some of the leading organisations in the industry. To have the opportunity to kick start your career, learn an abundance of new skills and take control of you own long term earning potential, get in contact now by calling 01392 255700. (DEADLINE 14th June 2013)

Postion: Technical Sales Engineer
Location: UK
Products: Electric Motors
Company: Major, Leading Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £NEG DOE - Competetive + Good OTE + Contributory Pension + All Tools (Mobile/Laptop etc.) + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

The Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for the business development and key account management of new and established accounts, dealing primarily with OEMs and some Distributors. The role is selling a full range of Electric Motors, dealing from boardroom down and will cover the whole of the UK.

The successful Technical Sales Engineer will be have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of Electric Motors (fractional horsepower as a preference) and will have a demonstrable background & experience in selling them, preferably into OEMs. Our client is also open to hearing from accomplished Technical Sales Engineers from the Air-Moving industries (fans & blowers etc.) as this is a market in which their product has a well established history.

** Although our client is open to hearing from applicants on patch within the UK, preference goes to those based all points south of the West Midlands. **

The Company is a Major, Leading Manufacturer of Electric Motors who are seeking to expand rapidly within the UK. They wish to hear of bright, enthusiatic business developers who want a stable, varied, challenging and rewarding long term career. If you have the ambition to match our client, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: South West & West Midlands
Products: Drive & Motion Systems & Solutions
Company: Manufacturer of Drive Centred Solutions
Salary: Attractive Basic £NEG DOE + Bonus + Car + Home Office + Pension + Additional Benefits 

As Area Sales Manager you will be selling 'drive centred solutions' into the OEM, End User and Distributor markets, this role will require the management and development of the existing customer base as well as creating new relationships with potential customers taking in West Midlands & South West region (Somerset/Devon/Cornwall/Wales/Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/West Midlands).

The successful Area Sales Manager will have a good technical grounding in Drives, Motion and Automation and preference will be given to those who are technically qualified, with good machine knowledge and experience selling technical solutions (a must is the ability to specify Drives). An engineering qualification such as an HND/HNC or higher is sought as a preference, a charismatic approach, a get-up & go attitude are a must for all of those who apply as is the ability to communicate at applications level with customers.

Our client is a major Manufacturer of Drive Centred Solutions with a respected name. The Area Sales Manager position is integral to the Company's continued growth & success. If you wish to work with this progressive & dynamic company then get in touch now.

Position: Sales Engineer
Location: South West & South Wales
Products: Industrial Automation (Drives, Control Gear, PLC, Motion Control Etc)
Company: Major Manufacturer of Automation & Control Products & Systems
Salary: Basic Circa £35K (NEG DOE) + Uncapped OTE + Company Car + Mobile + Laptop + Home office + Contributory Pension + Life Insurance + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for the development of all-new business and key accounts within the South West & South Wales, selling all Industrial Automation products such as Drives, Control Gear, PLC, Motion Control Etc. with a focus on OEM development for the Packaging, Materials Handling and Machine Tools markets.

As the successful Sales Engineer you will have a strong knowledge & grounding in the sales of Industrial Automation (Drives, Control Gear, PLC, Motion Control Etc) and will have demonstrable sales experience. You will have the drive & ambition to take ownership of the sales patch with the ability to work autonomously to achieve set targets and goals. A technical qualification (HNC/Apprenticeship in electrical or electronic engineering) is a prerequisite for this position.

Our client is a multi-national, leading Manufacturer in Automation & Control. This role is integral to their already successful growth plans for the Industrial Automation side of the business, so if you have a personable character, are hardworking and have the experience stated above, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: System Service Sales Engineer - Drive Train
Location: South West (M4/M5 corridors)
Products: Service/MRO Power Transmission & Drive Train
Company: Control & Automation Solutions provider
Salary: circa £40K (DOE) + Significant additional benefits (OTE Circa £60K)

System Service Sales Engineer - Drive Train based in the South West (M4/M5 corridors). The scope of this role is to develop a strategy to drive business development in the Drive Train/Power Transmission MRO/Service Maintenance space to end users in heavy industry such as aggregates, oil & gas, ports etc. This requires selling service and maintenance solutions, project upgrades and application upgrades.

As the System Service Sales Engineer - Drive Train you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Mechanical engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of process manufacturing, project management and service sales.

The System Service Sales Engineer - Drive Train is a new role and forms part of the Company's strategic growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation, offering a value driven product and systems range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a growing brand known for quality and value. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Job Title: Internal Support Engineer (General)
Location: South East (Lower M1 Corridor)
Products: SCADA Software, PLCs, Servo systems, Variable Speed Drives, Robots, and HMIs
Company:  manufacturer of Control & Automation Solutions
Salary: Circa £28K + additional benefits

The successful Internal Support Engineer (General) based from the offices in the South East (Lower M1 Corridor) will be responsible for providing internal technical support to customers in both the UK and abroad. This includes direct customers as well as distribution and system integrator partners. Additionally this role will be responsible for delivering customer training both on site and at customer premises.

As the successful Internal Support Engineer (General) you will have experience of SCADA Software, PLCs, Servo systems, Variable Speed Drives, Robots, and HMIs. Ideally as the Internal Support Engineer (General) you will be qualified to ONC level minimum in a relevant Engineering field however it is expected that candidates will be more relevantly qualified to degree level.

The company is a well-respected manufacturer of Control & Automation Solutions; they offer the opportunity and encourage employees to develop themselves and their careers to their fullest potential. If you are interested in this great opportunity contact us now. 01392 255700

Internal Support Engineer (Solutions) based in South East (Lower M1 Corridor) for a manufacturer of Control & Automation Solutions. Salary Circa £28K + additional benefits

Job Title: Internal Support Engineer (Solutions)

Location: South East (Lower M1 Corridor)

Products: SCADA Software, PLCs, Servo systems, Variable Speed Drives, Robots, and HMIs

Company:  manufacturer of Control & Automation Solutions

Salary: Circa £28K + additional benefits

The successful Internal Support Engineer (Solutions) based from the offices in the South East (Lower M1 Corridor) will be responsible for providing internal technical support to customers in both the UK and abroad. This includes direct customers as well as distribution and system integrator partners. Additionally this role will be responsible for delivering customer training both on site and at customer premises.

As the successful Internal Support Engineer (Solutions) you will have experience of SCADA Software, PLCs, Servo systems, Variable Speed Drives, Robots, and HMIs, it would also be an advantage to have knowledge of higher level programming languages such as C++, C# and .Net enabling you to be able to offer support for the company's business software solutions. Ideally as the Internal Support Engineer (Solutions) you will be qualified to ONC level minimum in a relevant Engineering field however it is expected that candidates will be more relevantly qualified to degree level.

The company is a well-respected manufacturer of Control & Automation Solutions; they offer the opportunity and encourage employees to develop themselves and their careers to their fullest potential. If you are interested in this great opportunity contact us now. 01392 255700

Position: Sales Engineer
Location: South of England (below M4)
Products: Industrial Adhesives and Surface Treatments
Company: Market-leading global Manufacturer
Salary: Basic £28-33K DOE + Realistic 30% Bonus + Car + Pension + Health cover + additional benefits

The successful Sales Engineer will be responsible for selling the company's range of industrial adhesives and surface treatments primarily through distribution channels, but also to OEMs and end users in the South of England (below M4). This is an exciting role which will entail consultative selling by finding solutions to customer problems, and will involve hands-on mechanical engineering.

As the successful Sales Engineer, you will have a proven track record in external sales within an engineering environment, and a good understanding of mechanical engineering.

This highly respected organisation offers unrivalled career and training opportunities, a fantastic working environment, and the prestige of representing a global market leading brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics
Location: North West England (M62 corridor)
Products: Pneumatics
Company: Global Drives and Controls Manufacturer
Salary: £Excellent (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + various additional benefits

Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics based in the North West (M62 corridor). The scope of this role is to manage existing business and develop new business covering Pneumatics systems and components to OEM's, End Users and Machine Builders and through local and national distributors covering all industry sectors from food processing through to heavy industry

As the Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of Pneumatic systems and components.

The Area Sales Manager - Pneumatics role is new role and forms part of the Company's strategic growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation globally for innovation, offering a value driven product range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a global brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: National Sales Manager - Electrical Light Assembly
Location: England
Products: LV Electrical Control components
Company: Global Automation & Control Manufacturer
Salary: circa £55K (DOE) + Bonus (OTE £65K) + Car + Pension + Health + various additional benefits

National Sales Manager - Electrical Light Assembly based in England. The scope of this role is to drive and develop the business strategy for the industry group dealing with Electrical light assembly (including LV control components) with responsibility for the teams achievement of its financial objectives. This includes a mentoring and coaching style of management to maximise the team's potential.

As the National Sales Manager - Electrical Light Assembly you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills and experience in managing a small focussed team within a specific business sector. Knowledge in Electrical Light Assembly is paramount. Additionally you will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have evidence of previous achievement in this area.

National Sales Manager - Electrical Light Assembly role is part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent value driven product range and provides its employees with a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Key Account Development Manager
Location: UK
Products: Power Transmission & MRO
Company: Mechanical Power Transmission Company
Salary: Attractive Basic (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Car + Additional Benefits

As Key Account Development Manager you will be working within the Power Generation & Pharmaceutical markets. The key responsibilities will be to target and grow business by developing a number of select key national accounts whilst attracting and securing new key account contracts. In this Account Development role you will go beyond selling products to customers and will have the larger brief of providing an MRO business solution to large blue chip accounts at board level.

Therefore as the successful Key Account Development Manager you will already be a seasoned board level presenter, with corporate account experience together with exposure to contract law. Knowledge of the wider Power Transmission, Automation & Control industry as well as MRO is important together with an appropriate Engineering background.

The Company is a leading company in the Mechanical Power Transmission, Control and Automation industry with a leading industry brand name. The Key Account Development Manager position is part of their strategic growth plans to further infiltrate specific vertical markets.

Position: Sales Manager
Location: UK & Overseas but working out of Buckinghamshire
Products: Capital Equipment for the Oil & Gas markets
Company: Dynamic Market-leading Manufacturer
Salary: £NEG (DOE) Extremely Competitive + Bonus + All Tools of the Trade + Other Benefits.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing established accounts whilst generating all-new business selling the Company's bespoke Engineering Systems, Capital Equipment and Solutions into the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry and marketplace. Dealing with multiple decision makers, the Sales Manager will undertake a long-term, high-value project based sell where the typical order values are in the millions with an average sales cycle of three to five years.

Summary:

• Long-term, High Value sales process (New Business & Account Development)
• Offshore Oil & Gas companies (Shipyard/Drilling/Design etc.)
• Frequent travel abroad throughout Europe, SE Asia, South America, Russia and Africa (as well as working the UK)
• Bespoke Engineering Systems, Capital Equipment and Solutions

As the successful Sales Manager, you will have a proven technical sales background, be articulate, professional and organised. Due to the nature of the sales process, preference goes to those with experience in a similar role. This position will be dealing with all walks of life on a project-sell basis, so you will need to have a presence and be able to manage the expectations of all involved. Preference will obviously go to those with high value Capital Equipment sales experience; however our client wishes to also hear of accomplished sales people with a general engineering background, particularly within a Mechanical bias.

Our client is a Dynamic Market-leading Manufacturer of bespoke Engineering Systems, Capital Equipment and Solutions. This position is part of the Company's strategic development and diversification. The Sales Manager position is an important role and will help strengthen the Company both short term via the development of sales, and in the long term by becoming the spearhead of the UK operations. So, if you wish to enter into a long-term career with a company who offers both financial & emotional rewards, clear succession planning and a friendly, close-knit working environment, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Field Sales Engineer
Location: Living in South East England but covering the South of England
Products: Precision Motion Control (Bespoke)
Company: Expanding & Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist
Salary: £NEG DOE - Competitive + Contributory Pension + All Tools Needed + Private Health Care + Other Benefits

The Field Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing established accounts as well as all-new business as part of a small but focused sales team.

Products/Systems:
Servo (housed & frameless), Stepper & Piezo Motor Technology, Controllers and Driver Electronics, Zero Backlash and Planetary Gear-Heads, Linear & Rotary Bearings, Profile Rails, Brakes and Clutches, Linear & Rotary Encoders, Ultra High Precision Stages, Industrial Linear Actuators, Ball Screw and Lead Screws. 

Key Markets dealt with:
Defence, Medical, Semiconductor, Metrology, Research and Industrial Manufacturing.

As the Field Sales Engineer you will have a good technical sales experience within Motion Control. You will have the presence and professionalism to develop accounts at all levels, dealing from boardroom downwards. It is a preference that you are technically qualified, however experience goes a long way with our client. You will be experienced in the management of multiple tasks and will lead from the front in what is very much a hands-on and challenging sales role.

** Although this is role covers the whole of Southern England, it is a prerequisite for applicants to be based south of the M25, in either Berkshire, Kent (south of M20) Hampshire, Surrey or Sussex . **

Our client are a Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist in the Precision Motion Control industry, who via huge growth and swift success are seeking a personable yet skilled Field Sales Engineer to help the development & diversification of what is already a very successful sales team. If you have the attributes and experience required, wish to join a professional team and enjoy a long career, then we want to hear from you now.

Position: UK Sales Manager
Location: Based south of the M25 covering the UK
Products: Precision Motion Control
Company: Expanding & Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist
Salary: £NEG DOE - Competitive + Contributory Pension + All Tools Needed + Private Health Care + Other Benefits

The UK Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and inspiring a sales team of 4 who will be selling bespoke motorised solutions within Precision Motion Control. This is a hands-on, people-managing sales role and the UK Sales Manager will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic development of established accounts and all-new business.

Products/Systems
Servo (housed & frameless), Stepper & Piezo Motor Technology, Controllers and Driver Electronics, Zero Backlash and Planetary Gear-Heads, Linear & Rotary Bearings, Profile Rails, Brakes and Clutches, Linear & Rotary Encoders, Ultra High Precision Stages, Industrial Linear Actuators, Ball Screw and Lead Screws.

Key Markets dealt with
Defence, Medical, Semiconductor, Metrology, Research and Industrial Manufacturing.

As the UK Sales Manager you will have a good technical sales background within Motion Control as well as the presence and professionalism to bolster the Company's continuing expansion plans as both a people-manager & in a client-facing support function. It is a preference that you are technically qualified to degree level, however experience goes a long way with our client. You will be experienced in the management of people and will lead from the front in what is very much a hands-on sales management role.

** Although this is a UK-wide role, it is a prerequisite for applicants to be based in the South Eastern part of England in either Berkshire, Kent (south of M20) Hampshire, Surrey & Sussex (all south of the M25). **

Our client are a Dynamic Manufacturer, Distributor & Turnkey Specialist in the Precision Motion Control industry, who via huge growth and swift success are seeking a personable yet skilled UK Sales Manager to help the development & diversification of what is already a very successful and dedicated sales team. If you have the attributes and experience required, wish to join a professional team and enjoy a long career, then we want to hear from you now.

Position: Account Manager - Robots
Location: North UK
Products: Robots & Integrated Systems
Company: Global Drives and Controls Manufacturer
Salary: £40K (DOE) + Bonus + Car + Pension + various additional benefits

Account Manager - Robots & Integrated Systems based in the North UK. The scope of this role is to manage existing business and develop new business covering Robots, integrated systems and ancillaries to End Users across 2nd & 3rd tier automotive, aerospace, process etc. industries. Additionally the role is responsible for managing supply to customers through channel partners.

As the Account Manager - Robots & Integrated Systems you are likely to be technically conversant particularly in an electromechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering capacity with strong business development skills especially. You will be able to conduct a consultative sales process that adds value to the customer and will have an excellent understanding of capital sales and manufacturing.

The Account Manager - Robots is new role and forms part of the Company's strategic growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career longer term. The organisation has an excellent reputation globally for innovation, offering a value driven product and systems range to its diverse customer base. As an employee you can expect a sociable, challenging, autonomous working environment with a global brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, long-term career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: South of England (from Leicestershire downwards)
Products: Electric Motor & Generator Solutions
Company: Global Manufacturer of Rotating Electrical Machinery
Salary: Basic Circa £35K (NEG DOE) + Pension + Car + Private Health + Additional Benefits

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for expanding upon existing business accounts whilst also developing all-new business across the Industrial, Hydro and Marine industry sectors within Southern England (from Leicestershire downwards). The Area Sales Manager will have responsibility for selling the Company's Electric Motor & Generator Solutions, dealing with OEM's, Rewinders and End Users directly.

As the successful Area Sales Manager you will not only have a provable & successful sales background, you will be technically conversant with the product groups described and you will have the ability to offer an added-value engineered solution to the customer. It is likely you will be qualified to a minimum of ONC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and you will be self-managing, enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to sales.

Prerequisites & Preferences for the Area Sales Manager:

• Experience with GenSet or Electric Motors is a must
• Our client is also willing to look at applicants who have been in an internal sales position and are eager to get out on the road
• Preference goes to those living in Oxfordshire or Berkshire, although all applicants living on patch will be considered

Our Client is a well-known Manufacturer of Rotating Electrical Machinery. The new Area Sales Manager role is part of the Company's restructure & expansion plans and will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career longer term with both financial and emotional rewards. So, if you have the skills and experience stated above and wish to enter into a long-term career with a successful, independent quality employer, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Consulting Engineer
Location: Central Europe
Products: Machine Safety Services
Company: Major Manufacturer of Automation, Control and Machine Safety Systems & Services
Salary: Basic Neg DOE + Company Car + Mobile + Laptop + Home office + Contributory Pension + Life Insurance + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

The Consulting Engineer will be responsible for assessing machines, training staff and remediating, validating machines on site, creating a high level of support to customers and will have specific project related tasks such as the creation of detailed safety requirement specification, the development of design drawings for safety control systems, the creation of conceptual designs of mechanical guarding, co-operating with the local sales organisation and Company Project Managers to address key customer issues with regards to safety compliance and specific site needs and to take a share in internal safety standards and procedure management. This role will require regular travel across the EMEA region.

** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIFIC MACHINERY SAFETY PROJECT EXPERIENCE **

Other duties include:

• The co-ordination of partners' on-site machine safety assessments for production machinery
• Overseeing partner activity during the conceptual design phase
• Identifying quality and compliance of contracted safety solutions ensuring they are in line with the relevant standards
• Ensuring partner activity is aligned with customer standards and local codes of practice
• Liaise with supplying partners to ensure pre-site preparation is checked
• Report daily on status of project progression
• Ensure customer expectation during installation phase and oversee the installation of remediation delivery by partner installation teams

As the successful Consulting Engineer you will have a strong knowledge & grounding in Machinery Safety equipment and standards, will ideally be qualified to degree level and will have a number of years’ worth of experience to draw upon. You will either have or will be working towards a Professional Safety certification and will have on-site experience of installation projects. You will be self-driven, target oriented and able to take decisions professionally, will be punctual & reliable and will have the ability to quickly and effectively respond to questions from managers, co-workers and customers alike. Due to regular travel across the EMEA region, you will have a current passport and full driving licence.

** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIFIC MACHINERY SAFETY PROJECT EXPERIENCE **

Other relevant experience & traits required:

• Strong Electrical / Controls background associated with industrial machinery
• Experience and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert identifiable needs into product solutions
• Ideally has a background in applying, working with and installing safety products on industrial equipment
• Have experience in conducting training and presenting in customer meetings
• Ideally you will have had responsibilities in applying and documenting application standards for a variety of manufacturing machinery
• Have experience in reading and or writing technical manuals or other operating procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and authorities
• Have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardisation exists
• High energy, ability to multi-task, and manage ever-changing priorities
• Strong problem solving mentality and skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills (effectively communicate with customers, colleagues and management)
• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed planning, organisation and implementation skills

Our client is a multi-national, leading Manufacturer in Automation, Control and Machine Safety Systems & Services. The Consulting Engineer role is integral to their already successful growth plans for the Machine Safety side of the business, so if you have a personable character, are hardworking and have the experience stated above, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Installation Supervisor
Location: Central Europe
Products: Machine Safety Services
Company: Major Manufacturer of Automation, Control and Machine Safety Systems & Services
Salary: Basic Neg DOE + Company Car + Mobile + Laptop + Home office + Contributory Pension + Life Insurance + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits

The Installation Supervisor will be responsible for assessing machines, training staff and remediating and validating machines on site. Other duties include the co-ordination of partners' on-site machine safety assessments for production machinery, overseeing partner activity during the conceptual design phase, identifying quality and compliance of contracted safety solutions ensuring they are in line with the relevant standards, ensuring partner activity is aligned with customer standards and local codes of practice, liaise with supplying partners to ensure pre-site preparation is checked, report daily on status of project progression, ensure customer expectation during installation phase and oversee the installation of remediation delivery by partner installation teams. This role will require regular travel across the EMEA region.

** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIFIC MACHINERY SAFETY PROJECT EXPERIENCE **

As the successful Installation Supervisor you will have a strong knowledge & grounding in Machinery Safety equipment and standards, will ideally be qualified to degree level and will have a number of years’ worth of experience to draw upon. You will either have or will be working towards a Professional Safety certification and will have on-site experience of installation projects. You will be self-driven, target oriented and able to take decisions professionally, will be punctual & reliable and will have the ability to quickly and effectively respond to questions from managers, co-workers and customers alike. Due to regular travel across the EMEA region, you will have a current passport and full driving licence.

Other relevant experience & traits required:

• Strong Electrical / Controls background associated with industrial machinery
• Experience and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert identifiable needs into product solutions
• Ideally has a background in applying, working with and installing safety products on industrial equipment
• Have experience in conducting training and presenting in customer meetings
• Ideally you will have had responsibilities in applying and documenting application standards for a variety of manufacturing machinery
• Have experience in reading and or writing technical manuals or other operating procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and authorities
• Have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• High energy, ability to multi-task, and manage ever-changing priorities
• Strong problem solving mentality and skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills (effectively communicate with customers, colleagues and management)
• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed planning, organization and implementation skills

** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIFIC MACHINERY SAFETY PROJECT EXPERIENCE **

Our client is a multi-national, leading Manufacturer in Automation, Control and Machine Safety Systems & Services. The Installation Supervisor role is integral to their already successful growth plans for the Machine Safety side of the business, so if you have a personable character, are hardworking and have the experience stated above, then we wish to hear from you now.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: West Yorkshire
Products: Switchgear & MCC
Company:  Process Control Solutions Provider
Salary: Negotiable DOE + Holidays + Death in Service + Other Benefits

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for Switchgear panel and MCC specification and design, as well as producing design documentation including specifications, diagrams and undertaking site surveys.

As the successful Electrical Design Engineer you will be experienced in designing and working with electrical equipment such as LV or HV Systems, MCCs, distribution boards and cables. Ideally as the Electrical Design Engineer you will also have design experience within the Water/ Waste Water industry. You must have knowledge of BS7671 IEE wiring regulations, be able to work within an established Quality Management System and have excellent communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships.

The company is a well-respected provider of Process Control & Automation solutions; they offer the opportunity and encourage employees to develop themselves and their careers to their fullest potential.

Job Title: Estimator/ Internal Sales Engineer
Location: West Yorkshire
Products: LV Switchgear & Software
Company:  Process Control Solutions Provider
Salary: £DOE + Bonus + Additional Benefits

The successful Estimator/ Internal Sales Engineer will be responsible for reviewing Client specifications for LV Switchgear & Software, as well as preparing quotations and providing technical and commercial support to External Sales Managers.

As the successful Estimator/ Internal Sales Engineer you will be experienced within Electrical Engineering, specifically LV or MV Switchgear, ideally you will be qualified to a minimum of ONC level in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. As the Estimator/ Internal Sales Engineer you will be highly skilled in verbal and written communication with a strong commercial acumen and technical background

The company is a well-respected provider of Process Control & Automation solutions; who are keen to provide the opportunity for employees to develop themselves and their careers to their fullest potential.

Position: Sales Engineer
Location: Scotland
Products: Planetary Gearboxes, Hydraulic Pumps and Motors
Company: Reputable Manufacturer
Salary: £DOE + Car + Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Other Benefits

The successful Sales Engineer will be responsible for selling solutions based around Planetary Gearboxes, Hydraulic Pumps and Motors to OEMs across various industrial sectors.  As a small but growing company, they are flexible on where you will be based to cover Scotland with the preference being the central belt.

As the successful Sales Engineer, you will have a strong ability to drive new business development, a proven track record within either gearboxes or hydraulics, (with preference in Hydraulics) and want to be part of an ambitious yet very friendly and collaborative organisation.

The Company is a rapidly growing Manufacturer of Planetary Gearboxes, Hydraulic Pumps and Motors.  They are very flexible to the new ideas that their staff bring to the table, and offer a great deal of autonomy as well as a supportive environment.  This is a great opportunity for the right person to build a successful territory and develop their career longer term.

Position: Business Development Director (Food and Beverage Conveying)
Location: Central Eastern Scotland with Global Travel
Products: Food & Beverage Conveying products
Company: Leading Manufacturer
Salary: Circa £50K + Equity Options + Additional Benefits.

The successful Business Development Director (Food and Beverage Conveying) will be responsible for seeking out and developing business opportunities across global markets to ensure the company's revenue and market share growth as part of their international growth strategy. The role will require extensive international travel. The customer base will include End User customers in the Food & Beverage sector along with Specialist Distribution partners who deal with Hygiene Chemical products sold to the Food and Beverage sector. Additionally the role will also support the Technical Director in developing projects won.

As Business Development Director (Food and Beverage Conveying), you will have a strong ability to drive new business development, a proven track record of developing high value international business, particularly identifying new customers and strategies to ensure successfully entering that market. Additionally the Business Development Director (Food and Beverage Conveying) will cultivate strong business relationships with new and existing partners, customers and other stake holders. You will have a degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent) be flexible and ambitious and motivated to exceed company objectives which result in significant financial reward.

The Company is a rapidly growing Manufacturer of consumable products used in the Food and Beverage Conveying process.  This role forms part of the Company's continued growth plans and provides you with the scope and opportunity to develop your career and financial ambition. The organisation has an excellent reputation for innovation, offering a best in class product range to its customer base. As an employee you can expect a challenging, autonomous working environment with a leading brand. If you have the skills, experience and attributes stated above and wish to enter into an exciting, career with great growth opportunities for the future, then we wish to hear from you. Call 01392 255700 now.

Position: Field Sales Engineer
Location: South West England
Products: Automation products (PLC, Control Gear, Drives, Sensors, HMI & Process Instrumentation)
Company: Leading independent Industrial Automation distributor
Salary: Circa £33K + Company Car + Pension + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Mobile & Laptop etc. + Other Benefits

The Sales Engineer will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets across parts of the South West taking in North Bristol, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and parts of Wiltshire (all north of M4 and along the corridor).

As the successful Field Sales Engineer, you will have a technical grounding in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a successful sales history as well as other positive attributes such as good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy. Ideally you will be located in or around the Gloucestershire region although we are also open to hearing from applicants on patch.

The Company is a leading independent Industrial Automation distributor that was established more than 100 years ago, and offers a friendly working atmosphere with a solid commitment to staff training and development. So, if you are interested becoming a Sales Engineer with the leader in their field who offer both financial & emotional rewards, then we wish to hear from you now.

Position: Recruitment Consultant (Trainee, Experienced & Senior)
Location: Exeter, Devon
Services: Specialist Recruitment to Engineering Industries
Salary: £Basic (DOE) + Excellent Commission Structure + Additional Bonus based on KPI + Pension + Additional Benefits + Training + Promotional Opportunity

As a Recruitment Consultant you will be providing specialist recruitment services including Search & Selection, Targeted Candidate Marketing and Contingency recruitment to engineering industries across the UK.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, ambitious and commercially aware with excellent communication skills. Ideally you will have proven sales experience in either B2B sales or recruitment. Although desirable, experience is not essential for a Trainee Consultant position. Ideally you will be educated to a degree level with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

Affinity Search are leaders in our field and are constantly evolving and embracing new ideas.

Affinity Search is an Investor in People and actively encourages the continued development of our team, utilising industry leading and custom training on an ongoing basis. At Affinity we encourage ambition and as such offer the opportunity for career progression.