Acorn Recruitment And Training

Part Time Residential Property Inspector - Taunton - Permanent Are you looking for a part time job that gives you flexibility on when you work during the week and gives you the choice of working from home or going into the office. The working hours are between 18 - 21 hours a week depending on the workload, with flexibility on when you work between Monday and Friday. A leading property specialist are looking for a Part Time Property Inspector to join their team. You will need to contact tenants on behalf of the landlords to arrange a quarterly inspection as per their tenancy agreement. You will then attend the property to carry out the inspection. Using a tablet to take photos and to complete the inspection report which is then sent direct to the landlord. You will need to complete on average 16 - 18 inspections per week which will be within a 10-mile radius of Taunton. You will need a full driving licence and own vehicle to complete the inspections. Organisational and Customer Service skills are key to this role. Salary will be disclosed upon application and includes bonus and fuel allowance for business miles used. Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Job Title: Technical AdvisorDepartment: Building SystemsLocation: Shotton Salary: Up to £35,000 per annumAcorn is recruiting for a Technical Advisor on behalf of their client, which manufactures structural flooring and roofing products as well as building envelope systems that are specified and sold for use in UK and worldwide building projects.The Technical Service department role is to answer enquiries on technical declarations and design advice with regards all products and systems within the company's portfolio to clients, specifiers and customers (internal and external) throughout the building design process, the construction phase and the operational phase. Reporting on trends and activity in this area is vital to increase sales and drive product development Principally, your job is to enhance customer satisfaction, grow specification sales, and reduce risk to the business. You will provide technical support on construction products and their use to business relations in the widest possible sense, in order to support and enhance (value added) sales. You will also create project specifications and calculations to comply with client product recommendations, client needs, building regulations, and any insurance requirements.Values: Identifying, understanding and giving priority to meeting the needs of the customer (both internal and external) and delivering a quality service Doing things better, to meet and exceed goals and beat deadlines Striving for excellence and continuous improvements, overcoming obstacles and pressure to deliver business results Gathering appropriate information, breaking it down into smaller parts and planning to solve problems Tracking the implications of a situation in a logical way, drawing sound conclusions and developing plans of actionYour skills: Construction knowledge Customer service and communication skills Construction drafting - AutoCADBenefits: A market competitive salary 35 days holidays per annum Annual Pay Review Annual Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance Private Healthcare Scheme One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking a very experienced, organised and professional Administrator for their client in Bristol. You will be part of a large team of Business Support Administrators. This is a full time permanent role paying a salary of up to £31,000 based on experience. After training you will be able to work 3 days from home and 2 days from the office.The Role: Responsible to the Business Support Manager in the provision of clerical support activities including raising work orders to provide an effective and efficient work scheduling service to quality, cost and time targets to the satisfaction of internal and external customers.Key responsibilities & accountabilities: Respond to general customer enquiries according to the requirements of customer contracts in accordance with defined procedures. Liaison with Business Support Manager regarding daily manpower availability. Scheduling/Programming of Field Operatives work, having regard to travel, work allowances, and operative's skill level. Dispatching of work to operatives using the most effective method. Arranging completion of short notice emergency work to appropriate field operative considering productivity, operational and customer service requirements, including liaison with other departments and external organisations. Raising and scheduling of meter work orders and the deprogramming of meter orders and resolve problems Update database records of meter technical details on a daily basis Provision of office-based support for all Field Staff. Prepare and dispatch invoices for chargeable work, monitor debt follow up and resolve customer queries. Follow sickness and accident reporting procedures on behalf of the Business Support Manager. Provide information/data in respect of customer contract failures, aborted visits and complaints. Continually improve working methods and processes and make recommendations.What you'll bring: Basic education (4 GCSEs). Good interpersonal and customer care skills. Keyboard/personal computer skills. Completion of relevant training programs. Knowledge of relevant company procedures. Knowledge of internal organisation and other departments operations. Extensive related experience.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Import/Export Account Manager for a shipping company based at Portbury Docks, Bristol. This is a full-time permanent role, with a salary of £29,000 to £33,000 per annum.To be considered for this role, you will need the following: Import / Export experience Ocean 90% Air 10% Trade lanes: worldwide Goods: general, pharma Software: SA400, Cargo wise Customs entries: 3000 per monthFor more information, please contact Coral Jenkins at Acorn Recruitment, or apply here and a member of the team will be in touch.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consultant to work for their niche commercial property consultancy client, who provide advice to commercial landlords and tenants. This is a full-time permanent role, offering a salary of up to £50K per annum dependent on skill and experience. Key Responsibilities: To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards Review of service charges and other M&E related costs.Professional Skills: Project Management Maintenance contract advice and procurement Contract Administrator & Employer's Agent Design & specification writing up to £2M M&E value PPM and asset condition schedules Quality audits & Technical Monitoring Defects Diagnosis Dilapidations Principal DesignerPerson Specification: Degree or HNC level qualified in Mechanical / Electrical or similar technical discipline Previous experience in surveying commercial premises Experience in CDM Health & Safety experience or training Strong technical delivery experience Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner Excellent specification writing skills Good understanding of JCT Contracts Strong track record in project management of projects from inception to completion Track record of working with disparate stakeholders Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery Able to build long-term relationships Previously employed by a consultancy A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines A team player, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitiousSalary & Package: ?Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience and aptitude plus mileage allowance and benefits including company pension contributions, generous annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays, and option of childcare vouchers.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Production Process Operator Tiverton, Devon EX16Permanent Salary: £28,000 per annum + depending on experience.The role is on a rotational shift pattern of days and nights.Duties: Work in the mixing department - following recipe bath sheets Mixing of batches to ensure the product is processed to their customer's specification Setting up and operating automated machines in accordance with production requirements on site General production duties Requirements: Experience in a fast-paced production industry You will need a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills You are organised with good communication skillsThe company offers a good benefits package along with great working environment.If you think you are the candidate for this role, please contact us for further details or simply apply now!Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for their client that specialise in the supply and installation of pallet racking, shelving systems, mezzanine floors and partitioning for commercial and industrial use. The salary for this position is Circa £35,000 per annum + car for the right candidate.Job Specification: You will be responsible for processing of projects from point of order to completion, including checking of design and ordering materials, booking of sub-contract labour, booking and ensuring cost-effective use of plant and equipment on site. To meet performance targets of on-time completion, customer satisfaction and cost control, you will have the ability to work with clients, manufacturers and contractors to achieve results without compromising quality or safety. Your bias for action will enable you to manage a number of projects at various stages of completion and your construction/engineering background will enable you to manage all technical interfaces both internally and externally that affect the project. To ensure that progress is reported regularly and effectively and potential problems, i.e. Technical, Contractual, Cost & Programme issues, are highlighted at the earliest opportunity to the MD as appropriate. Maintain a close working relationship with Customers, Suppliers and Sub-contractors. Demonstrate appropriate awareness of design and manufacturing capabilities and processes within our supply chain network and liaising with clients with regard to design and installation. Develop and maintain product knowledge to ensure that each project is fully understood and therefore co-ordinated with the various internal functions. Work within the procedures & processes laid down by the company. Ensure that all activities with regard to the CDM (Construction, Design & Management) Regulations are carried out in a risk determined and safety assured manner. Development and maintenance of highest levels of on-site health and safety. Conducting pre-installation site surveys and Toolbox Talks and management and motivation of sub-contract labour teams to deliver projects within the programme and to the required expectations of the customer.Personal Skills / Attributes: Good interpersonal & communication skills. Good telephone manner. Self motivated, confidant dependable. Team player with flexible approach to working in a small dynamic team environment. Results focussed, prepared to expend the necessary effort to fulfil the requirements. Good basic computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, Access & AutoCAD. Willing to learn new programmes Auto Cad, Dexion Design System ToolsAcorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking a Tool Hire Supervisor for their national building supplies merchant. The job is based in Hammersmith, London and is offering a salary of up to £34,000 per annum for the right candidate.You will have one Tool Hire Assistant reporting to you. We are searching for candidates with following skills/experience: Full UK driving licence Ideally you will have Tool Hire experience but you may be considered if you have other relevant experience If not industry experienced, you should have Account Management experience or similar but should show an interest in machinery A customer-focused approach and the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers and suppliers Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage customer needs whilst maximising profit Strong mechanical mind-set - you may not have worked with tools before but can demonstrate an understanding of, or interest in mechanical equipment A positive attitude and the desire to want to continually improve serviceThe daily working hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm and 8:00am - 12pm on alternate SaturdaysWhat will I be doing in this role? The Hire Controller is a varied and busy role. You will be focused on generating profitable business by building relationships with customers both face to face and via the telephone to achieve maximum sales, while ensuring effective and efficient running of Tool Hire in line with Health & Safety guidelines. This role offers a varied mix of customer / account management and commercial focus. You're expected to be hands on involved with the sales counter, dealing with customers face to face & over the phone to build a profitable pipeline and good picture of the market. You will be provided with the product knowledge needed, however you will need to bring with you the right driver, determination and understanding of how to maximise on sales opportunities.Key day to day duties include: Supervising a small team to ensure that profitable customer relationships are built and maintained; driving sales and seeking new business opportunities with new and existing customers The creative and efficient scheduling, allocation and management of the tools - working closely with other local branches to ensure that all contracts can be fulfilled to maximum capacity Ensure sales orders and delivery schedules are processed accurately and promptly and advising customers on trading terms and conditions Servicing and maintenance of all tools making sure that any technical problems, faults and repairs are dealt with efficiently Administration duties to ensure that all tool hire reports and health & safety data is up to dateAcorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking Machine Operators for their market leading client, based in Yatton, near Weston-Super-Mare.The successful expansion has created a number of roles across their department. If you are looking for job security and a varied, flexible, challenging and rewarding career, there are real opportunities to be had.What can they offer you? After the first 12 weeks you can already look forward to an hourly rate of £10.36 with an attendance bonus bringing it up to £10.86 per hour The longer you are with them the higher up the ladder you can climb, with grade 2.5 at an hourly rate of up to £11.19 or even grade 3 at an hourly rate of up to £11.59!As you learn and grow you will have the chance to gain more responsibility and increase your hourly rate as wellThere are a variety of shifts available for you, from full-time to part-time, and even a rotating shift pattern with a 2pm finish on Friday, and a 2pm start on Monday, giving you a long weekend every other weekend!Set shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pmRotating shift pattern: Week 1 Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm Week 2 Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm Part time - Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm Part time - Monday - Friday, 4pm - 10pmIf you are someone who takes pride in your work, eager to learn new skills, or looking for your chance to build your future, please apply today!Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Telesales Advisor for their optical manufacturing client based in Thornbury. This position offers flexible working (after training) and a salary of £25,000 per annum plus up to £5,000 per annum bonus.Overall purpose of the job: ? To build successful relationships with both prospective and existing customers to generate interest, create opportunities, provide information, capture customer feedback and produce business leads that facilitate account acquisition To ensure timely, accurate and useful information is communicated clearly to the field based Business Development Managers in order to maximise sales opportunities and new business growthResponsibilities: High volume telephone liaison with both prospective and existing customers Cold calling prospective customers Confidently engage and effectively converse with key decision-makers and technical staff at target organisations Delivering a clear and concise scripted message to customers that makes the features and benefits of the brands both clear and tangible Recording details of all customer contact and key data accurately on a daily basis on Salesforce CRM system Working to pre-determined daily/weekly/monthly call targets Maintain a full understanding of new products and promotions as they arise Undertake any administration tasks that arise from calls Knowledge and experience: Experience within telesales / telemarketing or other direct sales/customer service environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to others Ability to prioritise own workload, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail Highly self motivated with a can-do attitude PC literate Confident and engaging telephone manner Resilient and able to handle rejection professionallyAcorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an HR Administrator for their educational client based in Thornbury, Bristol. This is a part-time permanent position (30 hours per week) offering a salary of £15,007 - £16,458 per annum. As HR Administrator, you will provide the following functions within the department:Recruitment To prepare and place recruitment advertisements To reply to all vacancy enquiries appropriately and process candidates for shortlisting To organise candidate interviews with Heads of Departments and Managers To assist at interviews if needed To complete all pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment policies and procedures to ensure full compliance is met with current guidelines and legislation To prepare personnel files and complete all New Starter and Leavers records To update the HR database and School Single Central Register To record absence and sickness certificationHR To maintain the HR database, personnel files, Single Central Register and all other records within the HR department with up to date and accurate information keeping in line with Data Protection requirements To deal with day to day administration and queries relating for all staff as required To prepare and submit reports or returns as needed by the Head of HR for internal and external bodies or meetingGeneral administration Answering the telephone, internal and external calls and passing on information in a timely and concise manner Photocopying Word processing - Microsoft Office Suite Filing Any other tasks that may support the HR Administrator in their rolePerson specification Grade C at GSCE level or equivalent in English and Maths Extensive experience in a similar administrative position Excellent time management and organisation Ability to manage and prioritise a varied work load Good IT skills, including intermediate Excel skills (comfortable with basic formulas)Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment is looking for a technically-minded person to join their client, based in Thornbury, to provide technical sales support for product design/costing for specific enquiries and orders. ?You will be joining a supportive and growing company with more than 50 years of experience and an excellent reputation, helping them to provide businesses across the UK with their expertise in pallet racking systems, shelving, mezzanine floors and steel partitions.Salary is circa £25,000 per annum.What will you be doing? Provide troubleshooting assistance for customer enquiries, orders, account statuses and relevant problems Provide data and guides to help the sales team and customers Qualify inbound leads, covering them from marketing to sales, alongside targeting identified prospects within customer segments Develop and monitor performance indicators Manage sales tracking tools and report on important information Demonstrate appropriate awareness of design and manufacturing capabilities and processes within our supply chain network Provide support for customers and colleagues in the creation of customer accounts Liaise with colleagues and account managers to develop specific sales strategies Reporting directly to Sales Manager Stay up-to-date with new product and feature launches and ensure the sales team is on board Review pending orders and specific customers requests to ensure excellent customer service and customer experience Keep abreast of trends, market data and competitors with an eye to providing key updates and improvements to meet client demands To develop customer relationships towards a standard where the company is always the first company they seek for advice and quotationWhat are we looking for? Our client looking for someone who can design solutions and create sales quotations that are cost-effective and based on approved suppliers' product ranges and meet customer specification (designs/quotations should be on time to the agreed deadlines and to required quality) In addition, our client is looking for an positive and proactive candidate who will confidently work with clients, manufacturers, and suppliers to achieve results without compromising quality or safetyAs well as this the following are required: Previous experience in a similar sales position Strong technical and troubleshooting experience Good telephone manner Proficiency with AutoCAD Outstanding organisational skills Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Able to communicate with confidence with technical experts and senior leadersAcorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Would you like to earn an extra £1,000 by transferring from temp to perm on the night shift? If so, read on This job opportunity would suit someone that is looking to work within a family headed business, offering stability of regular shift work based on four nights on, four nights off.Nights - £11.55 per hour with overtime!Location - HighbridgeThe Warehouse Operative shift will be 20:00 to 08:00.4 nights on 4 nights offDuties will include: Picking Packing Unloading lorries Working in a chilled environment Scanning goods in and out Stock taking Manual handlingThis fantastic job opportunity is based in Highbridge which has the added benefit of great public transport. The train station is within eight minutes walking distance!For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Kinga at Acorn Recruitment on , or email .Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Acorn Recruitment is seeking Customer Service Scheduling Assistants in central Bristol with the opportunity to have a blend of home and office working. Our client will be relocating to North Bristol in early 2023The salary for this position is £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.Holiday 26 days + bank holidays and free parking! 37.5-hour week, flexible 8am - 4pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9am - 5pm.For the first 6 months whilst training you will work fulltime in the office. You then have the option to work up to 3 days a week from home and the rest in the office.As a Scheduler within Smart Metering you will be responsible for liaising with customers via the telephone and email to arrange access and ensure that all jobs go ahead.Other specific duties will be: Making outbound calls and responding to general customer enquiries according to the requirements of customer contracts Liaising with the Business Support Manager regarding daily manpower availability Scheduling/Programming of Field Operatives work Dispatching of work to operatives using the most effective method Arranging completion of short notice emergency work to appropriate field operative considering productivity, operational and customer service requirements Provision of office-based support for all field staffTo be successful for the role of Scheduler: You will have excellent customer care skills Excellent communication skills and a confident telephone manner Have a good level of numeracy and literacy Superb IT skills with all Microsoft packages and the ability to learn new databases quickly The ability to multi task accurately and at speed whilst prioritising your own work load Precise administration skills Be able to present the company positively at all times You will receive industry recognised trainingIf you have experience in scheduling, appointment making, customer services, contact centre, call centre, utilities, smart metering, energy, administration, installation maintenance and repair, logistics or construction, I would like to hear from you.Please get in touch with to register your interest, or to find out more!Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led, highly regarded, family-owned food business. Working as part of a friendly, experienced production team, this role has immediate starts available!The role provides guaranteed hours, with the opportunities for overtime!Duties: Working on a production line Assisting with the production and packaging of food products Overseeing hygiene control and general cleaning duties Accurately completing production recordsBenefits: Full working hours paid, no deduction for breaks! Free car parking PPE provided Subsidised canteen - hot food available to purchase Full training provided Career progression opportunities Modern working environment Temporary to permanent opportunityDetails: £10:50 per hour 4 days on 4 days off From 6am - 6pm Overtime available Location is BlagdonFor more information on this job role, please get in touch with Lisa Jackson at Acorn Recruitment.Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Acorn is recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work 08:00 to 20:00 with paid breaks. Temporary to permanent opportunities are available for the right candidate, after 160 hours worked!Would you relish the opportunity to work for a successful company in the heart of the local community?Pay rate: Starting from £10.50 per hour on daysOvertime: Available!Duties will include: Picking Packing Unloading lorries Working in a chilled environment Scanning goods in and out Stock taking Manual handlingOwn transportation is not a necessity as the train station is only a mere eight minutes walk away.For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Kinga Jandy at Acorn Recruitment.Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Acorn Recruitment is proud to be working with their client, a charity based in Bath who build mobility scooters for young children. The charity is currently looking for two Production Operatives, offering a starting salary of £19,500 per annum.Working as a part of a small team of technicians, you'll help to build, refurbish, and repair products. As the successful applicant, you'll enjoy working with your hands, and be enthusiastic about creating products to help disabled people.Core responsibilities: Assembly of designability products - using hand tools when required Manufacture of parts for designability products - using hand or machine tools Cleaning, refurbishing and repairing used products Problem solving and use of initiative to resolve minor assembly issues Maintaining the quality of designability products through attention to detail Following written and verbal assembly instructions Packaging completed products ready for dispatch Ensuring the safety of yourself and the workshop team by adhering to Health and Safety guidelinesExperience and knowledge: Hands-on experience of a range of workshop tools and equipment Previous experience working in assembly or manufacturing Knowledge of workshop health and safety proceduresFor more information on this job role, please get in touch with Coral at Acorn Recruitment on , or email .Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn is recruiting for Refuse Loaders to work out of their client's Weston-Super-Mare depot on routes in North Somerset. This is a potential ongoing position.As a Refuse Loader, you will be responsible for the following: Kerbside collections - unloading waste into the refuse truck Sorting waste into correct containers You will need to work well within small team You will be walking long distances and be required to work in all weather conditionsAll PPE for this role can be provided.Pay rate starting at £10.09 per hour.For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Kinga at Acorn Recruitment, or apply now and a member of the team will be in touch.Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Acorn is delighted to present this opportunity working with a leading South-Wales-based construction business.Due to continued growth in the marketplace, the insurance division of our client, based in Caldicot, are recruiting for Insurance Claims Handlers. You will be part of a team managing the claims journey on construction repair claims liaising with customers, clients and suppliers.As a Claims Handler you will be expected to: Effectively manage all elements of an insurance claim ensuring timely progression Field incoming and make outbound calls to progress claim status Create and update records of claims progress and milestones on dedicated Claims Management Systems, including conversation notes and electronic files Manage suppliers to facilitate claim progression Liaise with the field management and diary management teams to successfully book appointments within Service Level Agreements Update policyholders both verbally and in writing of the status of key claim milestones Update as required insurer clients either verbally or in writing Perform various back office administration tasks as requiredCore skills and experience: Customer service experience in either a phone based environment or face to face Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, specifically ExcelDesirable skills & experience: Experience in the home claims insurance market or financial sector Experience in producing and reporting on internal team performance (MI) Experience in complaint management and resolution in an FCA regulated industryContract: full-time, permanentSalary: £22,500 per annumHours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pmFor more information on this job role, please get in touch with Joseph Nicholson at Acorn Recruitment.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Machine Operator - Wellington, Somerset - £11.03 to £14.28 per hour!Are you looking for a job with a clear training and progression scheme that rewards you with a pay rise for simply learning the job? Acorn is recruiting for Machine Operators in Wellington, Somerset on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to join a company who will invest time in training you and reward you for it.As a Machine Operator, you will be working in a small team programming and operating the machinery to carry out the manufacturing of products. This will involve quality control fault finding and problem solving. You will be working in a noisy environment at room temperature.Hours of work: 40 hours per week (on a rotating shift pattern) Monday to Friday 6.00am to 2.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm All of your breaks are paid Rate of pay: Starting rate of pay is £11.03 per hour (£22,942 per annum) After you are fully trained on one machine which will take around 3 months your pay increases to £12.13 per hour (£25,230 per annum) After you are fully trained on two machines which will take 6 - 12 months your pay will increase again to £14.28 per hour (£29,702 per annum)Overtime is paid at time and a half and up to double time if you work a weekend.Benefits: Training programme Pay rises with career progression All breaks are paid Enhanced pay for working overtime 33 days holiday (after 12 weeks) Free uniform that is cleaned for you (after 12 weeks)For more information on this job role, please get in touch with Matt Cocks at Acorn Recruitment.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.