New Job for Operational Manager with plumbing/Bathroom experience & background at Management level

Operations Manager ( Retail/Wholesaler) c40k Euros  + incentive +  company vehicle – Buncrana Co Donegal

A new role has been created for an experienced proactive Operations Manager from a retail background or customer focused background in any of the following areas: Plumbing, tiling, bathrooms, tiling, kitchens or construction.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in managing people as well as the day-to-day operations of the business. The successful candidate must have a positive can-do attitude offering new ideas and solutions in driving the business forward. This is a senior role reporting to the Directors.

The Role

  • You will be responsible for managing all staff looking after the warehouse, show room and trade counter for this organisation.
  • Industry Knowledge within plumbing, bathrooms and tiles advantageous.
  • You will manage operational processes to ensure the effective flow of goods into, through and out of the warehouse to the point of delivery. Maintain focus on quality management systems and lean principles.
  • Have a clear commercial focus and well-rounded understanding of business requirements and objectives, including financial understanding and the impact the warehouse has on overall profitability.
  • Understand the importance of customer service and the company culture relating to meeting our customers’ expectations and manage the team effectively to ensure this is achieved, within company guidelines.
  • To oversee the running of the showroom to ensure that the showroom is visually merchandised to an excellent standard and to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are given at all times.
  • Liaise effectively with the ICT & Marketing Executive to ensure effective implementation of relevant marketing strategies.
  • Ensure that the sales team are appropriately trained to question and understand customer requirements and match their needs to the company’s excellent and diverse product range.
  • Ensure that all sales team members complete quotations in line with Company pricing and accurately record all customer information to ensure efficient follow up.
  • Ensure and reinforce that all customer quotations are to be actively followed up within 3 Days of initial visit to the showroom.
  • Ensure that all orders are planned and scheduled so that clients’ expected delivery times are met.
  • Actively drive the performance of the sales team to maximise all revenue opportunities through developing strong customer relationships and the upselling and cross selling of products and associated materials
  • Ensure the efficient and accurate inspection of materials, products, or equipment to detect defects to eliminate customer returns
  • Attend weekly Senior Management team meetings, advise the MD, prepare reports and contribute to the development of the Company business plan.
  • Ensure that systems are established, monitored and maintained to deliver the best possible service standards.
  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Provide guidance and direction to all operatives, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance through daily/weekly meetings,
  • Keep records of employees’ attendance and hours worked.
  • Through improvements in efficiency and mechanization continually challenge targets for on time delivery, quality, waste and other KPIs.
  • Take full ownership and responsibility for all quality and delivery issues to ensure they are investigated and an acceptable outcome is reached by working with relevant departments.
  • Lead the morning meeting, ensuring all points raised can be responded to and resolved appropriately.
  • To reach planned delivery schedules at all times and ensure that any challenges are tackled pro-actively ensuring customer expectations are not affected.
  • Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve work methods, equipment performance, and efficiency.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Previous experience working as an Operations or Retail Manager within a builders merchant or Plumbing/Electrical/heating/Tiles whole saler required.
  • Must have minimum 4 years’ experience working in a management role at this level in any of the following areas: Retail management, store management, builders merchant, plumbing wholesaler, electrical wholesalers, tiles or kitchen or any relevant discipline.
  • Experience managing a show room preferable.
  • Experience managing a warehouse also preferable.
  • A positive can-do attitude and willingness to work as a team player.
  • Problem solving skills and customer focused.
  • Priority will be given to candidates with relevant experience.

This job is based in Buncrana in Co Donegal.

Hours of work are Monday – Saturday 8.30 – 5.30 pm and Saturday 9.30 – 3 pm with 2 days off. Please only apply for this job if you can work the hours stated and able and happy to commute daily to this location.

 

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New job for Process Engineer Co Antrim

Process Engineer 30k-50k depends one experience – Co Antrim

This is an exciting opportunity to join this successful Project Engineering firm who specialise in manufacturing projects . As a Process Engineer, you will play a vital role in the growth of the business. The Process Engineer is responsible for designing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental and safety controls into a process.

In this role you will be involved with the final handover of a new facility to operations. You will be required to upgrade the processes and factor in environmental and health protection. The role will focus on process capability and product reliability. You will assist the manufacturing and support areas of the business to improve the process on site.

Reporting directly to the Project Director.

The Role

  • Tracking and completion of outstanding works / defect remediation
  • Liaison with contractors client operations and engineering teams to identify windows for completion of snags.
  • Liaise with contractors and ensure RAMS reflect the works to be undertaken and are available on-time to obtain permit to work from client permit issuer)
  • Set-up and monitor production and energy consumption reports including construction of KPI’s
  • Review plant operation and identify latent defects / further opportunities for optimisation.
  • Discover, investigate, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and equipment
  • Manage equipment verification and validation activities, on new equipment
  • Discover, investigate, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and equipment.
  • Provide technical input and information gathering to enable front end engineering study to be undertaken for a further expansion project.

Qualification and Skills

  •  The ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years plus experience working as a Process Engineer in manufacturing or project engineering.
  • You will be educated to degree level in either process engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing or a relevant engineering degree.
  • You must have a positive can-do attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Resilience and tenacity and the ability to problem solve are essential
  • You must be adaptable and work with the client when changes are required.
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
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New job for Graduate Software Developers based in Derry/Londonderry

Graduate Software Developer

c22k – 26k + additional benefits

Based in Derry/Londonderry

A new opportunity has arisen to work with this technology company who has expanded their office to Derry. The company is built by and for Technologists who pursue the best innovative solutions for the marketplace. They value their staff and offer a flexible working environment.

Currently staff are working from home, however, there is flexibility to work in the office if required. This is a great opportunity for a Graduate with at least 1-2 years’ experience in .Net and Javascript.

If you are a Graduate/Junior Developer looking to join a winning team with 1-2 years’ experience in .NET and Javascript then this could be the role for you.

The role

  • As a Graduate Developer you will be an essential part of a small growing software development team helping to bring innovative ideas to life.
  • You will be involved in collaboration on the development and testing, technical backlog and Agile estimating.
  • You will design and develop software for internal and external facing Azure cloud and hybrid cloud applications.
  • Design and develop UI web components with VueJS, .NetCore, REST based services, API development & management, Single Page Applications, Google material design and other leading edge technical innovations.
  • Establish software best practices, norms, patterns, and libraries to enable consistent and quality development across distributed teams and vendors
  • Be involved in the design, development, debugging and testing of software for exciting technologies.
  • Take an active role lead in ensuring that the companies software maintains its ISO27001 information security accreditation by implementing best practices across the delivery lifecycle

Experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or Engineering. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 1- 2 years software development experience ideally using .NET and JavaScript, must be proficient in Javascript
  • Ideal software development experience (JavaScript*, VueJS, * .Net Core*, Knockout*, JQuery, Angular, GIT/GITHUB, TFS, .NET, C#, others) *- Most important skills/experience.
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Attitude with a positive can-do attitude is key.
  • The successful candidate must be passionate about building the best technical solutions with a willingness to constantly keep up to date with new technologies.

The package

  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  •  25 days holiday + bank holidays
  •  Free car parking if working in the office
  • Team building lunches
  • Social environment, with nights out, all before Covid restriction, but this will return
  • Flexible working environment, including remote working options, outside of Covid time
  • A positive, proactive company who value their staff as assets and a great place to work.

New job for Sales/Business Development Manager with packaging or food manufacturing experience

New job for Sales/Business Development with packaging or food manufacturing background

Sales / Business Development Manager- Northern Ireland

c35k-40k + bonus + company car + mobile phone + laptop

A well-established, successful, packaging company have a new opportunity for a highly organised, commercially focused, Sales professional looking to further their career.

This is a great opportunity for someone working, within the packaging or food manufacturing industry looking for the next step up. Your role will be to identify and grow sales of the companies packaging solutions throughout Ireland, North and South and the UK.

The company are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to grow and progress within the company to a senior level.

If the thought of sitting behind a desk all day gives you itchy feet, this could be the job for you as you’ll be required to spend a large amount of time visiting clients.

This is a field-based role, however, you will be required to work in the office a few days each week.
An excellent renumeration package is on offer to the successful candidate. You will be well rewarded financially, as well as having long term career opportunities with the company.

The role

• Your job as a Business Development Manager is to identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
• Your key responsibility will be establishing and successfully closing new business opportunities and delivering a high level of customer service and feedback at all times.
• To develop an annual sales and marketing plan to maximise revenue / profit and meet budgeted targets.
• Undertake in-depth account management to develop strong customer relationships and carry out all duties with high levels of customer care ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction from start to finish.
• To establish and manage sales systems ensuring details of all client enquiries, requirements and relevant sales activity are kept up to date.
• Developing and delivering sales and marketing presentations and pitches to potential new clients.
• To work to targets and achieve agreed sales KPIs.
• Attending conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
• Reviewing all inhouse marketing opportunities and come up with a marketing plan for the company.
• Manage and delegate leads from the website to the internal sales team.
• Lead, manage and motivate a team of Inside Sales professionals.
• The ability to plan ahead to build the sales team.
• Liasing closely with internal departments.

Qualifications and Skills

• The ideal candidate must have previous field sales experience, in packaging or food manufacturing, this is an essential requirement.
• You must have a successful track record in business development within the packaging or food manufacturing industry
• The successful candidate must have the ability to identify and seek out new opportunities and close sales.
• Experience in developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships that lead to sales success.
• Self-motivated and highly organised and well disciplined, are skills that are essential to this role.
• Proven track record of achieving/exceeding targets.
• Experience working in a target orientated environment to KPIs preferred.
• Previous experience managing and leading a sales team ideal.
• Ability to delegate, however, lead by example is critical.
• Working on own initiative, prioritising work, and working to deadlines are key attributes.
• Experienced using computer technology and managing a CRM system.
• You must be highly organised with good time management skills.
• The ability to be proactive and resourceful in prospecting and winning new business.
• Personal qualities required are great communicator with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Strong business acumen with commercial focus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

 

 

 

New Job – Junior /Mid-level Software  Development Engineer

Junior /Mid-level Software  Development Engineer

c25k – 35k + additional benefits 

Based in Derry/Londonderry

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior/Mid-level Software Developer to work and assist the Lead Developer with this technology company based in Derry/Londonderry.

This is a great opportunity to work for a fresh new team based in Derry

Minimum requirement is 2 years + commercial experience and ideally 4 years .

The role

  • The 3 key elements of your role will be development and testing ,technical backlog and Agile estimating.
  • You will design and develop software for internal and external facing Azure cloud and hybrid cloud applications.
  • Design and develop UI web components with VueJS, .NetCore, REST based services, API development & management, Single Page Applications, Google material design and other leading edge technical innovations.
  • Provide vision and technology leadership based on strategic goals and industry best practices
  • Establish software best practices, norms, patterns, and libraries to enable consistent and quality development across distributed teams and vendors
  • Provide leadership to the software development teams in the execution and completion of ongoing projects
  • Work closely with the Architect to ensure alignment of goals and technology objectives to the Company Strategy.
  • Take an active role lead in ensuring that the companies software maintains its ISO27001 information security accreditation by implementing best practices across the delivery lifecycle

Experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or Engineering. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 2 years and ideally 4 years’ experience in Software development experience (JavaScript*, VueJS,* .Net Core*, Knockout*, JQuery, Angular, GIT/GITHUB, TFS, .NET, C#, others) *- Most important skills/experience.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Most importantly, a genuine interest in building ‘the best’ technical solutions. Your attitude to technology and your willingness to keep up to date with emerging technologies will be the key differentiator

The package

  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free car parking if working in the office
  • Team building lunches
  • Social environment, with nights out, all before Covid restriction, but this will return
  • Flexible working environment, including remote working options, outside of Covid time
  • A positive, proactive company who value their staff as assets and a great place to work.

 

New Job Software Tester for Derry/Londonderry

Software  Tester

c20k – 30k + additional benefits

Based in Derry/Londonderry

 

A new role has been created for an ambitious Computer Science/Engineering Graduate with 2 years’ experience looking to secure a career in Software Testing based in Derry/Londonderry.

They are a technology company based in Belfast and expanding to the North West.

The role

  • You will be required to carry out the following; the planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests, using appropriate testing tools and techniques and conforming to agreed process standards and industry specific regulations.
  • Take technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software development.
  • Plan and drive software construction activities.
  • Adopt and adapt appropriate software development methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
  • Measure and monitor applications of project/team standards for software construction including software security.
  • Contribute to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software development.
  • Demonstrate an interest in improving the team’s technical awareness, depth and use of technology across the business.
  • Participate in the evolution of best practices, standards, and policies as it related to software development.
  • Show appetite and aptitude for owning responsibility of technical decisions and direction for one or many projects/teams.
  • Aptly manage team demands on his/her time and shows willingness/ability to delegate technical execution or responsibilities when appropriate.
  • Attend to both business and technical considerations when designing solutions to project/team or company related issues.
  • Review requirements and specifications and define test conditions.
  • Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes.
  • Analyses and reports test activities and results.
  • Identify and report issues and risks associated with own work.

 

Experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or Engineering. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 2 years Software testing experience
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Most importantly, a genuine interest in building ‘the best’ technical solutions. Your attitude to technology and your willingness to keep up to date with emerging technologies will be the key differentiator.

The package

  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free car parking if working in the office.
  • Team building lunches.
  • Social environment, with nights out, all before Covid restriction, but this will return.
  • Flexible working environment, including remote working options, outside of Covid time.
  • A positive, proactive company who value their staff as assets and a great place to work.

For a more detailed Job description contact Cathy by emailing cm@cathymoranrecruitment.com or click on link.

NB .Please note if you are looking for a role as a Lead /Senior Developer in Derry/Londonderry we will also be recruiting.

 

 

Lead Backend Developer Belfast

Senior Lead Software Development Engineer
c45k – 55k based in Derry/Londonderry + additional benefits

Are you currently working in Belfast or further afield and would like a role back in Derry/Londonderry? If so this is the perfect time to join this expanding team.

My client delivers bespoke digital solutions to a variety of private and public sector clients.
They have a portfolio of interesting projects lined up and the good news is they are expanding to Derry/Londonderry.
They have an office in Belfast, however, looking to expand with an additional team in the North West. Initially they require a Lead Developer to lead and develop the team.

The role

•As a Lead Developer, you will help build and develop the new team of Software Developers based in Derry/Londonderry.
•You will work within an Agile team developing bespoke digital software solutions for a variety of clients.
•Designing, implementing and testing complex software applications/services/systems.
•Your role involves managing strong understanding of how to estimate, design and deliver applications for enterprise level systems.
•Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to apply software solutions in solving business problems at an enterprise level.
•Proven track record of successfully delivered application solutions
•Your role will involve managing and leading the development and testing, the technical backlog and agile estimating.

Experience and qualifications required

• BSc in Computer Science or Engineering equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 10 + years direct software development experience (JavaScript*, VueJS,* .Net Core*, Knockout*, JQuery, Angular,GIT/GITHUB, TFS, .NET, C#, others) *- Most important skills/experience.
• Substantial exposure to hardware platforms and enterprise software applications
• Strong understanding of how to estimate, design and deliver applications for enterprise level systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to apply software solutions in solving business problems at an enterprise level
• Proven track record of successfully delivered application solutions
• Most importantly, a genuine interest in building ‘the best’ technical solutions.
.Your attitude to technology and your willingness to keep up to date with emerging technologies will be the key differentiator

The package

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free car parking if working in the office
• Flexible working environment, including remote working options, outside of Covid time.
• Team building lunches
• Social environment, with nights out, all before Covid restriction, but this will return.
• A positive, proactive company who value their staff as assets and a great place to work.

NB .Please note if you are looking for a role as a Software Developer in Derry/Londonderry we will also be recruiting for all levels from Junior to Senior so please apply.

For more information Email cm@cathymoranrecruitment.com or call Cathy on 07751856436


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Laravel Back End Software Developer Belfast

Laravel Back End Software Developer – c30k 45k + benefits – Belfast

My client is an award winning, innovative design agency currently expanding their team in Belfast. They are looking for a Back End Laravel PHP Software Developer.

There has never been a better time than now to join this fast-paced digital team, due to the fantastic range of projects they are working on. They value their staff and this is reflected in the team spirit.

The successful candidate will be working on a range of existing and upcoming client’s projects. They will collaborate closely with the Laravel Developers and team of Front-End Developers. Their client base expands from NI/UK to further afield.

The Role

  • As a Back-End Developer, you will be developing high quality mobile and web applications that will make a difference.
  • You will be analysing and maintaining existing software applications.
  • The successful Developer will also be responsible for implementing testable / scalable code and work within a dynamic and forward-thinking development team.
  • You will be working with Linux servers and AWS to deal with client servers
  • Proficient in PHP and Laravel technologies with the ability to build your own Restful APIs.

Experience and Qualifications required

  • Degree educated to bachelor’s level or equivalent in a computing related field
  • At least 3 years’ experience in PHP and at least 2 years’ experience in PHP
  • Experience working on PHP and Laravel projects
  • Previous experience in the following ; AWS, MySQL database or relational database and Git Version control
  • Practical knowledge of MVC design patterns
  • Object oriented programming and data structure
  • Knowledge of JS framework preferably React/React Native

Package

A competitive package is on offer, with a casual work environment, in a modern office with car parking facilities in a great location. They offer flexi time and options for remote working in these challenging times as well as sociable activities. They value their staff and staff feel valued.

For more information Email cm@cathymoranrecruitment.com or call Cathy on 07751856436


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Financial Planning Administrator Derry/Londonderry

Financial Planning Administrator 20k – 22k Derry/Londonderry

My client is a well-respected IFA practice that seeks to build a long term, trusting relationship with their clients by providing their financial planning services to their clientele both at the outset and as an ongoing service.

They embrace the use of new technology and have a well-qualified support team assisting the IFA’s to make the best decisions for their clients.

They provide tailored financial planning advice and really go the extra mile to provide a personalised service.

Due to expansion a role for a top quality, experienced Administrator has arisen. The successful candidate must have experience within the financial services sector. This is a challenging yet rewarding role for the right individual.

We are looking for you to bring a positive can-do attitude. Attitude and willingness to work hard are key. Strong administration skills are essential with attention to details and willingness to work hard.

The role

  • All administration support for Financial Adviser
  • Updating data on CRM systems ensuring numerical information is keyed in correctly and checked.
  • Following up on documents required for customer’s files. Filing and storing documents correctly.
  • Record client communications (whether that communication is written, oral or electronic) including client related communications with third parties. Client communications and client related communications require to be recorded on the client’s file in line with company policy in clear and intelligible English.
  • Dealing with clients via email and on telephone to chase outstanding documents and get correct information for Advisers.
  • Prepare suitability letters and reports for approval by the Financial Adviser in line with company policy and prepare associated accompanying documentation as required. This will include the pre completion of documentation ready for clients to check and sign.
  • Working with the Financial Adviser you will discuss the client’s objectives, identifying and obtaining the information necessary to compile the financial report.
  • Able to take notes from Financial Advisers and follow up with clients.
  • It is important that the Financial Advisors and Administrators work well together as a strong team, offering assistance to clients irrespective of whether or not the Financial Adviser is available. You may be expected to cover for colleagues who are absent.

Skills required

  • This role requires strong administration skills within a financial role.
  • 5 years financial administration is required
  • Strong organisations skills – being able to multitask and prioritise work effectively.
  • Able to work on own initiative with limited supervision to produce highly quality and accurate work
  • Able to build relationships with clients.
  • Prioritise and plan own workload
  • Strong attention to details, meticulous with checking documents.
  • Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Ability to collate and present financial information
  • Ability to understand and analyse financial and non-financial data
  • Ability to multitask and able to work to deadlines without getting stressed.
  • Able to work within a regulated industry and adhere to systems and procedures.

Please note only candidates with relevant financial and strong administration skills will be considered


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New Vacancy for Book Keeper/Accounts Administrator/Accounting Technician,Derry/Londonderry

Bookkeeper/Accounts Technician/Accounts Administrator 20k – 23k Derry

A well-established, successful company are seeking an individual to join their busy accounts team. The ideal candidate will have previous Industry experience of 4 years + within a busy office environment.

You will be self-motivated with the ability to work within a team, with little mentoring and high level of accuracy. You must be reliable, trustworthy and dependable. Overall, you must be a good all-rounder in an accounts/bookkeeping role who can easily adapt

This role would ideally suit a self-motivated and experienced Accounts Administrator or Bookkeeper looking for full time work.

Your role

  • In this role, you will be required to work closely with the Financial Controller on a variety of accounting duties within the group using SAGE line 50
  • The role will see you undertake bank reconciliations, maintain the sales and purchase ledgers for the client whilst bringing the accounts to trial balance.
  • Other duties required are processing and paying invoices, recording receipts and payments and dealing with any accounts queries
  • Processing payroll.
  • Credit control duties
  • Experience of VAT an advantage although not essential.
  • Banking duties and other administrative duties as required
  • Reporting to the Financial Controller
  • Hours of work Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm.

Criteria

  • At least 4 years’ experience working as a Bookkeeper/Accounts Administration in a busy office environment or an Accounting Technician.
  • Experience of SAGE line 50
  • Good knowledge of bookkeeping procedures
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong IT skills using Microsoft word and ability to use excel and spread sheets.
  • Reliable and trustworthy and good timekeeper

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