Zenith People, the friendly and professional recruitment agency
- To produce daily, weekly and month end reporting which provides a professional service to both internal and external customers
- To ensure location assets are safeguarded and have adequate processes in place to support financial reporting.
- To ensure all internal controls are in place, that they are maintained and updated as necessary to meet company requirements and to actively participate in internal audit processes
- Overhead cost analysis
- Month end journals and reconciliations
- Assist with the standard costing and works order processes
- Ensure through timely and accurate provision of information the reporting of all financial results including financial statements, midyear reviews, forecasts, budgeting and all cost and financial reporting is done to schedule.
- Help with provision of required information for statutory reporting and taxation departments at head office.
- Offer support and advice to other locations within the division as needed.
- Provide information to support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Ensure accounting practises are carried out in accordance with current standards.
- Assist on special projects as required, as part of the Finance team and the wider business.
- Part of team which ensures that all accounting data and reporting requirements for the divisionare completed in a timely and accurate manner to corporate deadlines. This includes budgeting, planning and forecasting processes as well as regular cadence calls.
- Ensures that adequate internal controls are in place to ensure that business assets are safeguarded
- Provides timely and accurate data and analysis as required for management teams and Finance community.
- Newly qualified, passed finalist or finalist - CIMA or ACCA.
- Previous experience of cost accounting within a manufacturing environment to defined procedures, rules and policies is desirable.
- Experience of a standard costing environment is desirable.
- Previous experience of working across borders in a multi-national organisation is an advantage.
- Previous experience of project cost accounting would be advantageous.
- Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, SoX, IFRS etc
- Previous experience of audit processes is desirable.
- Strong working knowledge MS Office (particularly Excel) is essential
- Experience of JD Edwards would be an advantage
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills which allow the job holder to influence and persuade at all levels within the organisation.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Self motivated with the ability to work on own initiative either alone or as part of the team working to and achieving strict timescales
- Ability and willingness to continually expand and develop professional financial knowledge.
Job Features
Job Category | Commercial |
Salary | £40,000 |
- Supervising heat pump installations on domestic properties.
- Assisting Site Agent with the daily running of the site.
- Working on projects across the Grantham area.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to site activities.
- Must have a valid SSSTS and CSCS Card.
- Proven experience as a Site Supervisor.
- Ideally have knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps.
- Must have a full UK Driving license. (Company van provided)
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary: | £35,000 |
- Undertakes customers visits, working from plans or conducting remote surveys to measure the dimensions of roof areas for example.
- Identifies and addresses obstructions.
- Takes photos of key areas.
- Surveys cable runs between panel, inverter, batteries and home electrical supply.
- Identifies potential locations of equipment in discussion with the customer.
- Prepares reports summarising the proposal and highlights concerns or issues pertinent to the job.
- Uses the wholesaler portal to generate a supplier quote for the parts required.
- Generates a draft quotation in the finance system.
- Completes a proforma report to illustrate estimated energy generation and customer financial benefit.
- Following up on quotes as and when required.
- Previous customer service/sales experience
- Full UK Driving License
- Experience of working with renewable energy industry would be desirable
- Upholds the values of the organisation, acting with professionalism and integrity when dealing with people.
- Develops a team mindset by managing team dynamics and minimising conflicts.
- Uses own initiative and is self-motivated, working without the need for supervision.
Job Features
Job Category | Commercial |
Salary | £22,000 - £27,000 + Commission |
- Represent engineering department in all aspects from initial project phase to mass production
- Leading the development of a manufacturing area, working within a multi-disciplined team
- Develop processes from design to integration and implementation, attending design reviews and working with equipment suppliers.
- The successful candidates will have a broad-based experience in manufacturing and be able to demonstrate proven skills in the application of process engineering.
- The job will involve working as an integral part of a multi-discipline cross functional team and require skills in the following areas:
- Set & Measure process performance which are class leading, challenging but achievable.
- Agree quality strategies to achieve KPI and quality targets
- Provide / Approve the process engineering documentation necessary to allow standard operations to be followed at all stages of production
- Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management
- Procurement of production facilities & processes
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe working environment
- Good inter-communication & report writing skills
- Computer literate, MS project, Excel etc.
- Able to demonstrate a positive and logical attitude
- Good negotiation skills
- Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management
- The capacity to quickly learn and absorb new technologies
- Technical Degree / Certificate or equivalent
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £Competitive Salary |
- Actively support the Company’s goal to ‘create a zero-injury environment’ and adhere to health and safety requirements
- Encouraging all site employees to report close calls/near misses
- Participating in Company safety improvement activities
- Assisting in the installation of machinery and equipment
- Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of a range of equipment, including PLC
- Analysis and resolution of electrical and mechanical faults and repairs
- Timely response to equipment breakdowns and completion of equipment repairs
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on a range of winders, conveyors and robots in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and Industry/Company practices
- Accurately recording and communicating maintenance information
- Effective involvement in continuous improvement activities to achieve results
- Ability to provide and co-ordinate engineering project support
- Taking an active involvement in operational improvements, both systems and plant
- Ability to read and understand Technical drawings
- Knowledge of computer based maintenance/breakdown recording systems
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £40,900 Including Shift Allowance |
- Plan, schedule and coordinate mechanical work, considering factors such as H&S, customer demand, project timelines, and resource availability.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with contract requirements and guidelines, including compliance with relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure all risk assessments & method statements are relevant
- Support planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan
- Carry out Planned/Preventative & reactive maintenance
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £46,000 + Overtime |
- Plan, schedule and coordinate mechanical work, considering factors such as H&S, customer demand, project timelines, and resource availability.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with contract requirements and guidelines, including compliance with relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure all risk assessments & method statements are relevant
- Support planned maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance plan
- Carry out Planned/Preventative & reactive maintenance
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £34,000 - £40,000 |
- KPI’s to be reviewed every shift to maintain focus on delivery and cost.
- Consistent reporting of all activities including breakdown repair
- Carry out RCAs for repetitive breakdowns or large losses to OEE
- Target the completion of 100% of PM’s, using forward thinking to get maintenance done whenever possible.
- To provide an engineering function that can deliver 85% OEE on site.
- To review and allocate the workload between the other Multi Skilled Engineer’s on shift.
- To liaise with Shift managers, Product leads etc to be proactive to the production plan, issues that arise and gaining access to machines.
- To make best placed decisions based on information, tools available and discussed between Operations and engineering teams
- To ensure that a thorough technical handover is given between previous and following shift.
- Daily downtime sheets/ filling in shift or downtime book/ Maintenance records
- Correctly completed history in Maintenance system, and engineering shift report
- Service sheets completed and adherence through daily and weekend plan
- Natural leader and decision maker and will be confident to work autonomously but also with all people and will easily adapt their style depending on the audience.
- You will have the ability and flexibility to work effectively across all departments
- A relevant Mechanical/electrical trade qualification or diploma
- Experience within a Fast – Moving Manufacturing Environment
- Strong troubleshooting and technical ability
- Positive mindset, with a flexible mindset that is open to change
- Experience of PLC, HMI Scada controlled systems is desirable although not essential
- 42 hours / Shift pattern
- Overtime rate paid above standard working hours
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £45,000 - £47,000 |
- The operation of manufacturing equipment
- The assembly of one-off mechanical and electrical prototype demonstrators
- Identify improvements
- To apply appropriate quality systems
- Understanding of and adherence to ESD control within a prototype electronics environment
- Manual soldering of small electrical components and connectors and undertaking custom wire harness, assembly and testing
- Contribute to root cause failure analysis, using industry standard techniques and input to appropriate documentation
- Administration and control of electrical and mechanical components through a defined stock process
- 6 months prototype production line manufacturing
- Hand soldering and SMT
- A demonstrable practical aptitude
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of engineering and prototyping building techniques
- Work well as part of a small, extremely busy team as well as the ability to be self-motivated and work independently under their own initiative, prioritising workload
- MS Office PC skills
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £Competitive |
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective communication and information sharing delivering excellent customer service, internally and externally.
- Carrying out clerical duties such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents, including office correspondence, memos, resumes, and presentations.
- Coordinating and managing appointments, meetings, and the conference room schedule in order to prevent duplicate bookings.
- Maintaining general office files, including job files, vendor files, and other files related to the company’s operations.
- Performing other relevant duties when needed.
- Deal with escalated customer issues, incident reports and legal issues, through to resolution.
- Develop and implement marketing and advertising plans, working closely with the Marketing & Communications team.
- Supporting both sales and operations team to assist with meeting KPIs
- Contributes to a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, complying with organisation health and safety policies in accordance with current legislation.
- Complete and assist with handover packs, compliance, and commissioning packs for the group.
- Office administration and customer service experience.
- Highly organised and with attention to detail.
- Ability to build strong relationships in a professional and friendly manner.
- Is able to identify problems and facilitates a process to solve problems and resolve issues.
Job Features
Job Category | Commercial |
Salary | £22,000 - £23,000 |
- Customer and supply qualification
- Acquire all relevant documentation relating to customers, suppliers and products
- Source and complete customer and supplier documentation
- Customer complaints follow and resolution
- Controlled drug licence application and associated administration
- Complete risk assessments related to products
- Master label checks
- Monitor and analyse deviations to standard operation procedures
- Batch approval and product release
- A Complete and record dispositions
- New product set up and approval
- Quality assurance administration
- Work closely with internal departments (logistics, inventory, finance, commercial) to ensure product availability
- Pragmatic and proactive approach to the delivery of profitable sales and objectives.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in quality assurance
- Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite D365
- GDP knowledge and or experience would be advantageous
- Preferably working experience or traineeship in pharmaceutical or pharmacy industry
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Process orientated approach
- Ability to work within a team or independently
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Job Features
Job Category | Commercial |
Salary | £25,000 - £30,000 |
- Working with copper press fit up to 54mm.
- Installing commercial sanitaryware.
- Working on commercial heating systems.
- 1st & 2nd fix plumbing.
- Working in line with company health and safety regulations.
- Must have previous experience working on commercial properties.
- Must have a full UK driving Licence and own vehicle.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Must have valid; Asbestos awareness, CSCS and manual handling certificates.
- Must be time served or equivalent.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary | £Negotiable |
- Ensure project deliverables within scope are met according to schedule
- Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant specifications such as ASME, BS/EN, API and ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and design codes
- Provide calculations to verify that designs meet client or international standards, and take responsibility for product approvals and third-party design verifications
- Interpret data sheets to ensure equipment compliance with client requirements
- Liaise with proposals and project teams post-order to transfer pre-order knowledge into project execution
- Provide engineering and technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring excellent service delivery
- Ensure products are designed, built, and operated in compliance with safety regulations and best practices
- Successfully deliver project goals within agreed timescales
- Develop solutions meeting safety, performance, cost, and reliability standards
- Implement review processes to ensure quotes offer technology that meets customer needs
- Support field testing capabilities as required by the market
- Conduct distributor and sales team application training at least once per year
- Ensure customers receive required service to maintain long-term relationships, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in relevant industries
- Interface knowledge with other disciplines, especially mechanical, piping, electrical & instrumentation
- Technical experience in process simulations using software such as Aspen Hysys
- Strong understanding of unit operations, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and experience in Oil, Gas & Chemical industries
- Proficiency in conceiving, designing, and testing systems to meet project requirements
- Familiarity with handling various materials of construction for different applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong IT literacy skills.
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £40,000 - £45,000 |
- Carrying out combi swaps, BBU conversions, Conventional boiler conversions and full heating system installations.
- Working within the North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Midlands.
- Working as part of a 2 man team.
- Working on government ECO schemes.
- Install experience working with all scopes of gas install works:
- Experience of installing on ECO work streams.
- Expected to provide availability for one month in advance.
- Willing to travel across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Midlands.
- Valid gas quals.
- Public Liability Insurance - £5m.
- Van insurance.
- DBS check.
- Gas safe qualified.
- Tetra kit.
- Analyser calibration cert.
- Waste carriers license.
- 1 man day rate at home is £206.25 – 2 man day rate at home is £453.75
- 1 man day rate away is £330– 2 man day rate away is £660 (Over 1.5 hours away from home address)
- For lengths of time spent working away the company will arrange accommodation.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Day rate: | £206 - £330 |
- Time-served Maintenance Technician and able to provide certificates Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds.
- UK Driving Licence as the role will involve travelling around the Teesside area.
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £42,000 |
Hi! We’re Zenith People, a friendly and professional recruitment agency. We possess over 20 years of experience connecting people with business. That means we help businesses grow and people realise their career ambitions. So, we will support you if you’re working for a business needing recruitment services. If you’re a person looking for a new start, we’re here to help.
Not to mention, we do both without any smoke and mirrors. Zenith People listen, and we produce because we believe in our personal and proven approach. Our recruitment consultants are experts and have in-depth knowledge of the North East recruitment market.
We use that insight to deliver tailored solutions for temporary and permanent recruitment.
And we do it across the Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Construction and Commercial sectors. Zenith works with a fantastic range of businesses that vary in size and culture and value true partnerships.
We’re located in Hebburn, just a few miles from Newcastle; if you need recruitment assistance, we’d love to help.
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What Our Clients Say
IT Recruitment
“Zenith People have been a breath of fresh air in the IT recruitment arena in the North East. They are a real pleasure to deal with, helpful, supportive, get results for us, and at the same time is not annoyingly pushy and appreciates we have day jobs to do as well as recruitment. Their support of the regional IT sector is first class. Their passion and commitment to enabling the region to be successful in filling the IT digital skills gap are so refreshing to see. Their consultants get that collaboration in the current digital climate is paramount to success for the industry as a whole. I would class Zenith People as a partner, not just one of our suppliers.”
Michelle Crosby
Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment
“I have worked with Zenith People since the business started way back in 2001 and have always had a strong relationship with the team. They understand the North East candidate market extremely well, enabling them to provide the best advice and guidance around recruitment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as your recruitment agency.”
Lee Selkirk
Construction & Commercial Recruitment
“We have been working with Zenith People now for over two years, and they have provided us with a range of services, including the recruitment of Trades, IT, Administration & Customer Support, HR and Technical staff. They have also provided apprenticeship training, leadership and management workshops and other staff training programmes where required. During that time, we have found them to be a reliable and consultative partner who provide a value-adding service that holds our business objectives and interests at heart. They are interested in what is best for our business and want to work together to help us successfully deliver our business strategy.”
Phil Pallister
Commercial & IT Recruitment
“Zenith People is a brilliant example of what a true partner looks like – highly responsive, behaves like one of your team and incredibly professional. The value they have added ranges from helping us specify what skills and expertise we need right through to rapidly scaling our operations. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them as a recruitment partner.”
Nicki Clarke
Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment
Faurecia Washington plant has been working in partnership with Zenith People since 2001. Zenith People are our preferred recruitment agency to supply temporary agency workers for our production and logistics operations. We have always found that Zenith People work with the business to find solutions and will go the extra mile to ensure a first-class service.
Diane Cartmell
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We offer an extensive range of apprenticeship, pre-employment, upskilling and commercial training through our sister company Zenith Training.