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Our client has over the past 35 years has become a trusted provider of quality standardised and bespoke water, wastewater and pumping solutions. With extensive manufacturing capabilities, they have developed their own range of standard & bespoke cold-water booster sets & sealed system pressurisation units, as well as bespoke specialist pump solutions plus offsite engineered solutions such as packaged plant rooms & skid packages. Their core business activities also include distributing major pump brands, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of our own products as well as all major pump manufacturers; product sales and project delivery to the building services and built environment sectors. They are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover Birmingham and the West Midlands. Whether you are experienced within the pump industry or an internal salesperson with sector knowledge looking to make your next step, this could be the role for you. In this role you will manage existing accounts, generate new enquiries, meet with new prospects and work with the team on technical site visits for the sales of refurbishment projects booster sets, pumps, engineering equipment and services including repairs and installations across the region. Candidates will have technical sales experience ideally with knowledge of the water industry or of building services / facilities management OTE is circa £55 - 65,000 depending on experience plus benefits including 25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory Days Holidays and Company pension scheme.

Our client is a specialist technical services business operating across multiple UK locations, currently in a period of massive growth. Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Adviser is a broad generalist position covering the full range of day-to-day HR activity. The role has real substance to it: you will be handling ER case work, managing recruitment end to end, coaching line managers, producing and interpreting people data, and contributing to the ongoing development of HR systems and processes. It is nominally based at one of their sites in Worcester 2 or 3 days a week with the balance WFH. What You Will Be Doing - Providing a generalist HR service across the business, applying current employment law and ACAS codes of practice in a practical, commercially minded way. Managing ER case work across the full range of issues including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, supporting line managers throughout. Taking the HR lead on end-to-end recruitment activity, from writing job adverts and shortlisting through to interviews and offers. Designing and delivering training to line managers on HR policies, procedures and people management practice. Producing and interpreting people management information covering turnover, absence, leavers analysis, new starter surveys and EDI data. Maintaining accurate records across Sage HR and Sage Payroll, and assisting with the monthly payroll process. Leading on all forms of parental leave and managing flexible working requests. Supporting induction processes, wellbeing initiatives and engagement activity across the business. Keeping policies, procedures and the employee handbook up to date in line with legislative changes and document control requirements. Contributing to wider HR projects and continuous improvement of the overall people offer. What We Are Looking For CIPD Level 5 qualification or above. Proven HR generalist experience, ideally gained within a multi-site organisation. A solid working knowledge of employment law and ACAS codes of practice, and the confidence to apply it. Experience of handling ER case work across performance, disciplinary and grievance processes. Involvement in payroll administration and a good understanding of the associated processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with people data, identify trends and turn them into useful insights. The communication skills to translate complex HR matters into plain language for managers and employees who are not HR specialists. Proficiency across the MS Office suite and confidence with HR systems. High attention to detail, particularly in relation to people and payroll data. Why Consider This Role This is a role with genuine variety and the autonomy to make a difference. You will not be buried in admin; you will be visible across the business, trusted with complex case work and involved in shaping how the HR function develops. For an HR professional who wants a role they can genuinely get their teeth into and progress their career then this is worth a conversation. How to Apply This role is being handled exclusively by Simpson Recruitment Services. For a confidential discussion or to register your interest, please contact Gary Simpson.

Business Development Manager Automotive 1st tier West Midlands £80,000 £100,000 base + Substantial Bonus & Benefits Permanent Our client is a market-leading, award-winning global manufacturer of safety-critical assemblies, operating across the OEM, automotive, motorsport, defence and specialist vehicle sectors. With manufacturing and distribution operations in both the UK and USA, they are a tru click apply for full job details

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-val click apply for full job details

CNC Programmer Process Engineer Location: Birmingham, B71 Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Shift Pattern: Days, Monday to Friday Our client is a well-established, privately owned engineering business and a key 1st and 2nd tier supplier to the automotive industry. With a strong heritage and multiple sites across the Midlands, they have built an enviable reputation for the batch manufacture of precision componen click apply for full job details

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-val click apply for full job details

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-val click apply for full job details

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and engineered components supplying the UK market. They operate from clean, modern premises in Lichfield with excellent access to train and bus links, alongside ample free on-site parking. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Internal Sales Engineer to join their commercial team click apply for full job details

Business Development Manager Automotive 1st tier West Midlands £80,000 £100,000 base + Substantial Bonus & Benefits Permanent Our client is a market-leading, award-winning global manufacturer of safety-critical assemblies, operating across the OEM, automotive, motorsport, defence and specialist vehicle sectors. With manufacturing and distribution operations in both the UK and USA, they are a tru click apply for full job details

Technical Author & Documentation Manager Brierley Hill £40-45,000 Are you the person who makes complex things clear? Our client is a global engineering business that designs and manufactures sophisticated products - intricate electromechanical assemblies, precision engineering components, the kind of hardware that genuinely improves people's lives click apply for full job details

CNC Programmer Process Engineer Location: Birmingham, B71 Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Shift Pattern: Days, Monday to Friday Our client is a well-established, privately owned engineering business and a key 1st and 2nd tier supplier to the automotive industry. With a strong heritage and multiple sites across the Midlands, they have built an enviable reputation for the batch manufacture of precision components, supplying several of the most recognisable OEMs across the automotive sector and beyond. The business is currently enjoying a sustained period of both organic and acquisitive growth, underpinned by significant investment in new machinery, systems and site infrastructure. It is a genuinely exciting time to come on board. As part of this expansion, they are now looking for a talented and motivated CNC Process Engineer to take ownership of efficiency and productivity within their CNC and traditional machine shop, which specialises in the machining of aluminium castings. This facility plays a central role in delivering components to demanding quality, cost and delivery standards, and the appointment of the right person will be pivotal to its continued success. The Role Working across the CNC machining facility, you will be genuinely hands-on with setting and programming, while also bringing a clear process engineering mindset to how the shop floor operates day to day. You will be expected to identify opportunities for improvement, refine methods, optimise cycle times, support the team, and ensure that the right component is produced right first time, every time. The work is varied and technically demanding. It will suit someone who enjoys getting the detail right, takes pride in their craft, and is always looking for ways to make things run a little better. Key Responsibilities Setting and programming across a range of CNC equipment. Reviewing and improving existing processes, methods and cycle times. Introducing best practice in tooling, fixturing and workholding. Supporting the production team with technical problem-solving on the shop floor. Working closely with quality, production and engineering colleagues to ensure components meet specification. Contributing to continuous improvement projects across the facility. Candidate Profile A solid CNC machining background, ideally as a setter-programmer. Proven programming experience on FANUC and Mazatrol controls. Strong setting knowledge across a range of CNC equipment. Ideally a background in industrial engineering, production engineering or work study. A methodical, improvement-minded approach with a genuine appetite for making things better. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at a real high point in its journey. Our client is committed to investing in its people as well as its plant, and offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000 alongside a stable, days-based working pattern. The role is Monday to Friday, days, although you may occasionally need to meet team members working on other shifts. For the right candidate, this is far more than just another engineering role. It offers a clear pathway towards senior management within a company that genuinely values technical expertise, professionalism and the drive to improve. How to Apply If this sounds like the next move for you, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV to Gary Simpson at Simpson Recruitment Services in the first instance, and we will arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the role in more detail. Take the next step in your career and play a part in the continued success of one of the Midlands' most respected engineering businesses.

Technical Author / Documentation Manager Brierley Hill £40-45,000 Are you the person who makes complex things clear? Our client is a global engineering business that designs and manufactures sophisticated products - intricate electromechanical assemblies, precision engineering components, the kind of hardware that genuinely improves people's lives. And they need someone brilliant to make sure the world understands how to use, service, and maintain them. This is a newly energised leadership role at the heart of their global R&D Engineering function. You'll take ownership of everything their customers and service teams rely on such as owner's manuals, spare parts catalogues, service instructions, and product literature and then push the whole operation forward into the digital age. The Role You'll lead a growing team of technical documentation professionals (currently 4, spread across global locations) and set the strategic direction for how they create, manage, and deliver technical content worldwide. That means moving from traditional print models to modern multi-channel delivery: online platforms, interactive tools, dynamic digital formats while keeping everything accurate, compliant, and usable. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with R&D, Product Management, Regulatory, and IT, championing structured authoring, CMS adoption, and reusable content approaches that scale. You'll own the documentation KPIs, the vendor and translation partner relationships, and the culture of continuous improvement within your team. What You Bring Experience in technical documentation, technical communication, or product information management Leading a a team you know how to develop people, not just manage them Solid experience documenting complex mechanical or electromechanical engineering assemblies Proven expertise with CMS platforms, structured authoring (DITA/XML), and digital publishing A track record of driving change across global, cross-functional teams Familiarity with CAD-based illustration and spare parts documentation is a real plus Degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related discipline Fluent English; additional languages always welcome Why This Role? Because it's genuinely strategic. You won't be maintaining the status quo you'll be reshaping how a global engineering business communicates with the world. There's a real team to lead, a real transformation to drive, and a business that's ready to invest in doing this properly. If you're ready to own it, we'd love to hear from you - send CV to Gary Simpson. Salary - up to £45k plus extensive benefits

Business Development Lead CRM / Software Salary: £50,000 £56,250 FTE depending on experience Location: Coventry / Hybrid (West Midlands). Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 37.5hrs a week. Our client is a boutique professional services firm dedicated to empowering the charity and non-profit sector through expert technical consultancy click apply for full job details

Technical Author & Documentation Manager Brierley Hill £40-45,000 Are you the person who makes complex things clear? Our client is a global engineering business that designs and manufactures sophisticated products - intricate electromechanical assemblies, precision engineering components, the kind of hardware that genuinely improves people's lives click apply for full job details

CRM Consultant Salary: £45,000 Hybrid Coventry Full-time (37.5 hours) Make technology work for organisations that make a difference. Our client is a specialist consultancy helping organisations get real, long-term value from their technology. They are expanding their CRM team and looking for someone who can blend technical thinking with analytical rigour and strong client-facing skills. If you enjoy solving complex process problems, designing elegant CRM solutions, and guiding clients through change, you ll fit right in. The Role You ll join their dedicated CRM team, working across the full implementation lifecycle discovery, design, configuration, testing, training and ongoing support. You ll act as the central point of contact for clients, ensuring each project feels clear, well-managed and in safe hands. You ll be responsible for: Leading CRM implementation projects from discovery to roll-out. Acting as the primary client-facing representative throughout the project. Interviewing client teams and mapping their processes, requirements and data. Translating real-world needs into CRM functionality and improved processes. Designing CRM solutions and related tools to meet client goals. Supporting data audits, transformation and migrations. Configuring CRM platforms and contributing to solution design. Delivering training and producing clear, user-friendly documentation. Reporting progress, risks and budget usage to your line manager. Owning client relationships alongside the wider CRM team. You ll typically work across multiple projects at once, collaborating closely with CRM consultants, developers and client stakeholders to deliver smooth transitions to new systems. What You ll Need Core skills Ability to understand, document and challenge client processes. Confidence leading projects and giving clients clarity on direction and progress. Strong analytical problem-solving in complex or unfamiliar domains. Ability to map requirements to CRM capabilities and design robust solutions. Understanding of data structures and the implications for user workflows. Accuracy, attention to detail and solid self-management skills. Collaborative mindset giving and receiving feedback openly. Excellent communication skills in British English, written and verbal. Strong numeric/spreadsheet ability (Excel/Google Sheets). Curiosity, eagerness to learn and a proactive work ethic. If you don t meet every requirement but believe you d excel with support, we still want to hear from you. We invest in developing great people. Desirable CRM experience in the charity/non-profit sector. Data auditing/analysis experience. Client-facing consulting or project management. Hands-on CRM configuration experience. What We Offer £45,000 salary, depending on experience. 7 weeks paid holiday. Very flexible working patterns, as long as core collaboration hours are covered. A modern, powerful MacBook plus everything you need for a productive setup at home or in the office. Hybrid working with minimum two days per week in the Coventry office (more during probation). A supportive, close-knit team that values high-quality work and meaningful impact. If this sounds like you, please send your application to Gary Simpson

Business Development Manager West Midlands £90,000 - £110,000 + Bonus & Benefits Permanent Our client is a market-leading, award-winning global manufacturer of safety-critical assemblies, operating across the OEM, automotive, motorsport, defence and specialist vehicle sectors. With manufacturing and distribution operations in both the UK and USA, they are a trusted name in their field and are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Business Development Manager. The Role This is a varied, outward-facing position in which you will proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across existing, lapsed and prospective customers. You will take ownership of a portfolio of UK and European accounts, building strong working relationships at all levels within the OEM through regular face-to-face engagement. Internally, you will work closely with colleagues across Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Materials Control to ensure consistent customer satisfaction and effective account management. The Person We are looking for a graduate-calibre candidate, ideally in Engineering or Business, with at least three years of experience in key account management or new business development within automotive, aerospace or a related sector. Experience of engineered components is highly desirable, particularly within areas such as engine, powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, suspension, steering, cooling, exhaust, fuel or braking systems. The role involves extensive UK and European travel. As the manufacturing facility is based in the West Midlands, candidates within approximately one hour's commute of Birmingham are preferred. The Package Base salary of £90,000 to £110,000, plus bonus and benefits. If you are currently earning above this range, please do not let salary be a barrier to an initial conversation. Our client is committed to securing the right person. To apply, please send your CV to Gary Simpson.

Technical Author / Documentation Manager Brierley Hill £40-45,000 Are you the person who makes complex things clear? Our client is a global engineering business that designs and manufactures sophisticated products - intricate electromechanical assemblies, precision engineering components, the kind of hardware that genuinely improves people's lives. And they need someone brilliant to make sure the world understands how to use, service, and maintain them. This is a newly energised leadership role at the heart of their global R&D Engineering function. You'll take ownership of everything their customers and service teams rely on such as owner's manuals, spare parts catalogues, service instructions, and product literature and then push the whole operation forward into the digital age. The Role You'll lead a growing team of technical documentation professionals (currently 4, spread across global locations) and set the strategic direction for how they create, manage, and deliver technical content worldwide. That means moving from traditional print models to modern multi-channel delivery: online platforms, interactive tools, dynamic digital formats while keeping everything accurate, compliant, and usable. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with R&D, Product Management, Regulatory, and IT, championing structured authoring, CMS adoption, and reusable content approaches that scale. You'll own the documentation KPIs, the vendor and translation partner relationships, and the culture of continuous improvement within your team. What You Bring Experience in technical documentation, technical communication, or product information management Leading a a team you know how to develop people, not just manage them Solid experience documenting complex mechanical or electromechanical engineering assemblies Proven expertise with CMS platforms, structured authoring (DITA/XML), and digital publishing A track record of driving change across global, cross-functional teams Familiarity with CAD-based illustration and spare parts documentation is a real plus Degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related discipline Fluent English; additional languages always welcome Why This Role? Because it's genuinely strategic. You won't be maintaining the status quo you'll be reshaping how a global engineering business communicates with the world. There's a real team to lead, a real transformation to drive, and a business that's ready to invest in doing this properly. If you're ready to own it, we'd love to hear from you - send CV to Gary Simpson. Salary - up to £45k plus extensive benefits