Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working as an exclusive retained partnership with Made for Trade, the UK's largest and most respected manufacturers of aluminium roof lanterns and bi-folding doors. Due to the launch of their brand-new manufacturing and logistics site in Northampton, we are looking to recruit a Production Manager on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Northampton SALARY: Competitive LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Production Manager will have overall responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of all manufacturing processes, ensuring products are produced efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new manufacturing and logistics facility from the beginning, supporting the commissioning of a new production line and distribution hub within a bespoke manufacturing environment where every order is unique. DUTIES ARE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Recruit, train and develop production staff with support from HR and the General Manager. Manage weekly production planning and resources alongside Team Leaders. Ensure effective communication across all departments and present production updates at management meetings. Drive continuous improvement activities and maintain QHSE compliance across production. Support Team Leaders with employee management, operational performance and production planning. Work closely with Maintenance and QHSE teams to ensure machinery, servicing and quality procedures remain compliant and effective. Maintain production records, KPI reporting, order progress, quality information and incident reporting in line with company procedures. Monitor manufacturing performance and identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains. Conduct regular audits to ensure manufacturing systems comply with company QC standards. Ensure all production processes adhere to Health & Safety best practice and risk mitigation procedures. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE: Previous experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong planning, organisational and project management skills. Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control and continuous improvement. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities. Computer literate with competent Microsoft Office skills. Logical and proactive approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail. ALTHOUGH NOT ESSENTIAL, DESIRABLE: Experience within aluminium, fenestration or bespoke manufacturing environments. Previous involvement in commissioning new production lines or manufacturing facilities. Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. Knowledge of QHSE systems and compliance procedures. For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Rob Colgrave at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working as an exclusive retained partnership with Made for Trade, the UK's largest and most respected manufacturers of aluminium roof lanterns and bi-folding doors. Due to the launch of their brand-new manufacturing and logistics site in Northampton, we are looking to recruit a Production Manager on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Northampton SALARY: Competitive LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Production Manager will have overall responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of all manufacturing processes, ensuring products are produced efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new manufacturing and logistics facility from the beginning, supporting the commissioning of a new production line and distribution hub within a bespoke manufacturing environment where every order is unique. DUTIES ARE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Recruit, train and develop production staff with support from HR and the General Manager. Manage weekly production planning and resources alongside Team Leaders. Ensure effective communication across all departments and present production updates at management meetings. Drive continuous improvement activities and maintain QHSE compliance across production. Support Team Leaders with employee management, operational performance and production planning. Work closely with Maintenance and QHSE teams to ensure machinery, servicing and quality procedures remain compliant and effective. Maintain production records, KPI reporting, order progress, quality information and incident reporting in line with company procedures. Monitor manufacturing performance and identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains. Conduct regular audits to ensure manufacturing systems comply with company QC standards. Ensure all production processes adhere to Health & Safety best practice and risk mitigation procedures. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE: Previous experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong planning, organisational and project management skills. Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control and continuous improvement. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities. Computer literate with competent Microsoft Office skills. Logical and proactive approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail. ALTHOUGH NOT ESSENTIAL, DESIRABLE: Experience within aluminium, fenestration or bespoke manufacturing environments. Previous involvement in commissioning new production lines or manufacturing facilities. Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. Knowledge of QHSE systems and compliance procedures. For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Rob Colgrave at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Hygiene Supervisor Location: Leeming Bar Salary : £18.00 - £19.25 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday - 4:00pm - 01:00am Type: Full Time, Permanent Duties: Supervise the Hygiene staff on the late shift Ensure correct hygiene standards have been implemented and maintained Take part in the sites HACCP team Work within set budgets Take control of all aspects of the hygiene areas Ensure cleaning is conducted in a s food safe manner Ensure relevant training in given to all hygiene staff Carry out regular spot checks / audits Report any issues to the Technical Manager Requirements: Previous experience working within a FMCG environment (preferably food manufacturing) Team leading / Supervisory experience Food Safety and COSHH certificate For more information please contact Imperial Recruitment Group
May 11, 2026
Full time
Hygiene Supervisor Location: Leeming Bar Salary : £18.00 - £19.25 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday - 4:00pm - 01:00am Type: Full Time, Permanent Duties: Supervise the Hygiene staff on the late shift Ensure correct hygiene standards have been implemented and maintained Take part in the sites HACCP team Work within set budgets Take control of all aspects of the hygiene areas Ensure cleaning is conducted in a s food safe manner Ensure relevant training in given to all hygiene staff Carry out regular spot checks / audits Report any issues to the Technical Manager Requirements: Previous experience working within a FMCG environment (preferably food manufacturing) Team leading / Supervisory experience Food Safety and COSHH certificate For more information please contact Imperial Recruitment Group
Job Title: HR Administrator Location: Northampton, UK Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday (office based) Overview We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the Human Resources function within our Northampton office. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate employee records, and providing administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR and company policies Support recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes Manage HR documentation such as contracts, absence records, and performance reviews Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures Support payroll by providing accurate employee data and changes Monitor and record employee attendance, holidays, and sickness Assist with training coordination and maintaining training records Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal policies Provide general administrative support to the HR team Key Skills & Experience Previous experience in an HR administrative or office support role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Basic understanding of UK employment law For more information please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group
May 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: HR Administrator Location: Northampton, UK Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday (office based) Overview We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the Human Resources function within our Northampton office. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate employee records, and providing administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR and company policies Support recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes Manage HR documentation such as contracts, absence records, and performance reviews Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures Support payroll by providing accurate employee data and changes Monitor and record employee attendance, holidays, and sickness Assist with training coordination and maintaining training records Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal policies Provide general administrative support to the HR team Key Skills & Experience Previous experience in an HR administrative or office support role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Basic understanding of UK employment law For more information please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group
Imperial Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician to join a forward-thinking organisation where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are key priorities. This role offers long-term stability, varied technical challenges, and the opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining production and engineering assets within a high-performance environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities Carry out all breakdown repairs to production equipment, plant, and services as required, not limited to electrical breakdowns Complete TPMs and ensure all documentation is accurately maintained Maintain daily records of completed and outstanding maintenance tasks Monitor stores stock levels and usage Operate to best-practice standards, maintaining high levels of health and safety, hygiene, and quality Support, progress, and complete on-site project work Contribute to improving equipment reliability and overall site efficiency Key Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 3 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing or engineering environment Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematic drawings Experience using PPM or CMMS systems Ability to work on own initiative Strong focus on continuous improvement and efficiency Effective team player with excellent communication skills Flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional overtime Advantageous (But Not Essential) Proven electrical skills with experience in plastics, injection, extrusion, or moulding environments 18th Edition qualification preferred but not essential PAT testing experience Benefits Basic salary up to £50,000 Pension Scheme Shift Rotation week 1: Monday, Tuesday 7AM until 7PM then Wednesday Thursday night 7PM until 7AM week 2: Monday, Tuesday night 7PM until 7AM then Thursday, Friday 7AM until 7PM Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and reputable engineering business, offering long-term prospects and varied technical work within a professional maintenance team. Imperial Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Imperial Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician to join a forward-thinking organisation where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are key priorities. This role offers long-term stability, varied technical challenges, and the opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining production and engineering assets within a high-performance environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities Carry out all breakdown repairs to production equipment, plant, and services as required, not limited to electrical breakdowns Complete TPMs and ensure all documentation is accurately maintained Maintain daily records of completed and outstanding maintenance tasks Monitor stores stock levels and usage Operate to best-practice standards, maintaining high levels of health and safety, hygiene, and quality Support, progress, and complete on-site project work Contribute to improving equipment reliability and overall site efficiency Key Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 3 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing or engineering environment Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematic drawings Experience using PPM or CMMS systems Ability to work on own initiative Strong focus on continuous improvement and efficiency Effective team player with excellent communication skills Flexible approach, including willingness to work occasional overtime Advantageous (But Not Essential) Proven electrical skills with experience in plastics, injection, extrusion, or moulding environments 18th Edition qualification preferred but not essential PAT testing experience Benefits Basic salary up to £50,000 Pension Scheme Shift Rotation week 1: Monday, Tuesday 7AM until 7PM then Wednesday Thursday night 7PM until 7AM week 2: Monday, Tuesday night 7PM until 7AM then Thursday, Friday 7AM until 7PM Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and reputable engineering business, offering long-term prospects and varied technical work within a professional maintenance team. Imperial Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Imperial Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Adlington on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Hybrid - Adlington SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Adlington on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Hybrid - Adlington SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote - Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote - Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Control and instrumentation Engineer Location: Thirsk Salary: £63,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday Type: Permanent Imperial Recruitment Group are working with a large manufacturer based in North Yorkshire who are looking for a C&I Engineer on a full time - permanent basis Main Purpose: To ensure PLC software and hardware is, safely controlled, updated and adequate to maintain and improve plant performance and to ensure all instrumentation is controlled calibrated and fit for purpose. Deliver solutions to problems using new and existing technologies and be at the forefront of both planned and reactive stops using the C&I skillset to diagnose and rectify issues. Duties: Ensuring instrumentation and control systems comply with the relevant health and safety regulations. Carrying out risk assessments on Process, plant, instrumentation and control systems. Trouble shooting and fault-finding process, plant, instrumentation and control systems. Maintaining and improving existing process, plant, instrumentation and control systems to ensure operational requirements are optimised; Maintaining instrumentation and control systems documentation and software back up, including responsibility for disaster recovery of all aspects of factory automated plant To work with the stores personnel to ensure critical spares are identified and held or available when required. To maintain instrumentation capability and calibration through personal and third party suppliers. To develop other capable engineers and apprentices Obtain and update software licenses To plan and manage your day to day duties, issues and projects to ensure timescales are agreed and met when necessary Providing call out back up to maintenance technicians in the event of breakdowns or other emergencies; Liaising with the stores and procurement coordinator when ordering relevant equipment, spares and service; Working collaboratively with suppliers, project and site teams; Production output will always be prioritised and you may be asked to perform various tasks, breakdowns or compliance issues, to ensure continuation of production. Any other duty which may be deemed necessary in order to meet the needs of the business Requirements: Ideally experienced in the development and maintenance of all aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) , Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems (essentially Siemens and Wonder ware); Current and relevant qualifications required for electrical and Electronic engineering. Ideally experience of working with complex Instrumentation and control systems in a food manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the operation, connection, test and calibration of such instrumentation and control systems; Working knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations and their application in the manufacturing environment; Familiar with all aspects of operation and fault finding on Servo Drive systems; Familiar with ATEX regulations; Familiar with flameproof and intrinsically safe system; Excellent creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Good team working skills; Ability to coach others and deliver training; A willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions For more information please contact Imperial Recruitment Group
May 01, 2026
Full time
Control and instrumentation Engineer Location: Thirsk Salary: £63,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday Type: Permanent Imperial Recruitment Group are working with a large manufacturer based in North Yorkshire who are looking for a C&I Engineer on a full time - permanent basis Main Purpose: To ensure PLC software and hardware is, safely controlled, updated and adequate to maintain and improve plant performance and to ensure all instrumentation is controlled calibrated and fit for purpose. Deliver solutions to problems using new and existing technologies and be at the forefront of both planned and reactive stops using the C&I skillset to diagnose and rectify issues. Duties: Ensuring instrumentation and control systems comply with the relevant health and safety regulations. Carrying out risk assessments on Process, plant, instrumentation and control systems. Trouble shooting and fault-finding process, plant, instrumentation and control systems. Maintaining and improving existing process, plant, instrumentation and control systems to ensure operational requirements are optimised; Maintaining instrumentation and control systems documentation and software back up, including responsibility for disaster recovery of all aspects of factory automated plant To work with the stores personnel to ensure critical spares are identified and held or available when required. To maintain instrumentation capability and calibration through personal and third party suppliers. To develop other capable engineers and apprentices Obtain and update software licenses To plan and manage your day to day duties, issues and projects to ensure timescales are agreed and met when necessary Providing call out back up to maintenance technicians in the event of breakdowns or other emergencies; Liaising with the stores and procurement coordinator when ordering relevant equipment, spares and service; Working collaboratively with suppliers, project and site teams; Production output will always be prioritised and you may be asked to perform various tasks, breakdowns or compliance issues, to ensure continuation of production. Any other duty which may be deemed necessary in order to meet the needs of the business Requirements: Ideally experienced in the development and maintenance of all aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) , Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems (essentially Siemens and Wonder ware); Current and relevant qualifications required for electrical and Electronic engineering. Ideally experience of working with complex Instrumentation and control systems in a food manufacturing environment. Must be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of the operation, connection, test and calibration of such instrumentation and control systems; Working knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations and their application in the manufacturing environment; Familiar with all aspects of operation and fault finding on Servo Drive systems; Familiar with ATEX regulations; Familiar with flameproof and intrinsically safe system; Excellent creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Good team working skills; Ability to coach others and deliver training; A willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions For more information please contact Imperial Recruitment Group
