Trapeze Recruitment Services Limited

We are working with an expanding client who are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Business Development Manager (General Cargo) to join their growing Commercial team. This is an exciting, commercial role that supports the development of general cargo services and helps drive new business opportunities. Role and Responsibilities Manage daily interactions with general cargo customers, ensuring high levels of service and timely responses. Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements across internal teams. Produce and maintain account management plans. Identify and qualify new commercial leads through networking, market insight, and industry engagement. Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, and customer presentations. Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting. Monitor service performance, escalating any issues or improvement needs. Attend industry and trade events, ensuring leads are captured and followed up. Gather and share market intelligence on competitors, cargo flows and emerging opportunities. Maintain accurate CRM records and prepare routine reports on market activity, customer performance, and events. Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress. Skills and Qualifications Experience in account management or business development within a commercial environment. Background in logistics, supply chain or ports (desirable). Strong customer relationship management skills across multiple accounts. Understanding of supply chain operations and basic financial principles. Competent user of Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence required. Benefits 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Generous contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus scheme Private Health Care Life assurance Employee assistance programme 3rd party discounts Cycle to work scheme Benefits and reward platform Free Parking Employee volunteering scheme Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained

Working on the back shift (3pm until midnight), your main responsibilities will be to maintain all production and plant equipment on a continuous improvement basis to ensure that corporate objectives are achieved in a fully effective and efficient manner. Due to the location of our client, you will need to have your own transport. Key Responsibilities of the Engineer Ensure all production equipment is maintained to an agreed standard. Execute planned and preventative maintenance programmes on time and within budget. Ensure conformance to Health & Safety at all times. Fault finding and fixing any equipment as required whilst maintaining a focus on daily demands. Continually review production processes and equipment. Monitor performance on all equipment against set KPI's. Provide input to continuous improvement to make an effective contribution to the overall running of the business. Assisting hygiene team with machine dismantle and reassembly as required. Skills and Experience of the Engineer A minimum of HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical biased engineering discipline or completed an engineering apprenticeship. Be qualified in 17th or 18th edition. Display a sound knowledge of PLC systems and an understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems in line with current legislations - HASAWA, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, WAHR and Electricity at Work Act. Solid experience in electrical control and drive circuits. Self-motivated and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment Benefits 28 days holiday per annum plus 8 days of bank holidays. Private Health Insurance. Company pension. Online GP access. Employee Assistance Programme. Learning and development opportunities. Medicash Medical Cashback Scheme. Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.

Job Summary This role will be suited to a keen and enthusiastic project engineer in either electrical or mechanical engineering, looking to further their career in project management. Reporting to a Project Manager, you will work closely with technical sales, Design and Production to help you with the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects. In this role you will be assisted in your development with internal and external training (as required). The ideal candidate shall have experience in project management and/or a manufacturing or engineering environment and ideally have some experience working with some or all the following areas and systems: Areas Heating & ventilation systems/equipment Sheetmetal fabrication Design of equipment for Hazardous environments (Atex) Electrical design/standards ISO 9001/14001 Offshore/Renewable markets Systems Draft Sight SolidWorks MRP Systems (Javelin) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Microsoft Project You will work Monday-Thursday with week 1 Friday off and week 2 Friday working 4 hours. The working hours are flexible starting between 07:00-09:00 and finishing between 16:15-18:15 Monday-Thursday, same start time on the Friday worked but finishing between 11:00-13:00. Responsibilities Planning and defining scope of Project, including meeting customer specifications and requirements Project timescale estimating Cost estimating and budget planning to meet the finical objectives of the customer project and Veotec Control and completion of project documentation including but not limited to; Quality Plans, Certificates of Conformity, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Monitoring and reporting progress to both senior management and customer Liaising with customers and sub-contract companies Checking of CAD designs / drawings prior to customer approval Generation of MRP parts / Bills of Materials / Works Orders / Drawing Packages for Production Skills and experiences required Minimum HNC qualified in a suitable engineering discipline An apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline Able to work on their own and manage their time Available to travel if required in UK and abroad to meet the requirements of business Good interpersonal skills and being able to communicate well with all departments and outside connections Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.

You do not need experience as full training will be given, but you must possess a confident, hardworking, tenacious and target driven attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking, dynamic organisation who specialise in accident management and vehicle replacement services. Our client is seeking a motivated and confident customer service and sales professional to join their growing business. You will be allocated admin days and issued with a company vehicle. You are expected to attend a 4-week period of training at the start of employment. Following this, there are occasions you may be asked to travel to the head office in Newcastle for training, updates or reviews. Role and Responsibilities of Business Development Executive Manage own diary for allocated region Maintain and grow relationship with existing clients to increase referral rate Develop business opportunities through body shop sales visits, telephone and email contact Provide management information on all previous and prospective site visits Maximise visits by careful planning of routes and site locations Plan and report to management on the next coming week Manage accounts and report complete fact-based issues back to head office Skills and Experiences required of Business Development Executive Confidence and the ability to build strong working relationships Excellent customer service and communication skills The ability to work well under pressure A clean driving license is essential to perform this position Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.