Zenith People, the friendly and professional recruitment agency
- Maintaining and repairing electrical systems within high security prisons.
- Performing planned preventive maintenance works.
- Installing wiring and electrical components, like switches and lights.
- Testing and inspection.
- Diagnosing and fixing problems.
- Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and in line with current regulations.
- Must have experience working on commercial maintenance projects.
- Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018.
- Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation.
- Must have a clean criminal record and no CCJ's/Black marks on a credit report.
- JIB/ECS.
- Can pass a CRB check.
- 17th/ 18th Edition.
- 2391 Testing and Inspecting or equivalent.
- Must drive and have their own transport.
- Salary depending on experience.
- Sign on bonus.
- Yearly bonus.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
- Carrying out loft and cavity wall surveys when needed.
- Measuring up and costing for IWI installs.
- Verify that IWI installations meet specified criteria and thermal insulation requirements.
- Documenting any findings.
- Attending prearranged appointments.
- The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of how to complete a cavity wall and loft installations / surveys.
- Fully qualified in Loft insulation. IWI ,Cavity wall, and Room in roof.
- Must have a full UK Driving License.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of using an iPad.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Company Uniform
- Company Van
- Fuel Card
- Company pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
- Training on the job
- Company iPad
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
- Maintain the company Health and Safety and Environmental Management systems to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standard including updating and implementing policies and procedures when required.
- Review and update the legal register
- Manage the risk assessment process
- Oversee first aid arrangements
- Organise and deliver training
- Update HSE Metrics
- Write and issue reports
- Write and issue Health and Safety briefings
- Carry out regular safety audits and tours
- Carry out Health and Safety & Environmental monitoring and assessments
- Chair health and safety meetings and issue minutes
- Coordinate accident and incident investigations including maintaining logs, statistics and ensuring actions are complete
- Liaise with the HSE and other regulatory bodies as required
- Develop and run health and safety initiatives
- Manage PPE
- Oversee Contractors procedures and permits to work
- Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.
Personal Criteria
- Flexible and adaptable
- Professional
- Approachable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deal with people at all levels
- Keen and enthusiastic
Knowledge and Experience
- Qualified to a minimum of NEBOSH Certificate level
- At least 5 year’s experience of Health, Safety and environmental practice in a manufacturing environment
- Experience as an internal auditor
- Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential
- Must have practical auditing experience of ISO 45001 and ISO14001
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £42,0000 |
- 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 |
- Commercial management of project including; cost control; variation control; invoicing; cash flow projections; financial reporting; import/export issues; risk management
- Compilation of tender/bid documentation
- Assist in the review of contractual requirements
- Assist in progress planning and reporting as required by the business and end Client.
- Contribution and participation in the improvement, development and implementation of company quality and management procedures
- Identify, participate, monitor and co-ordinate activities, equipment and materials associated with Health, Safety and Environmental considerations.
- Liaise with Client regarding site integration testing and/or offsite/offshore testing activity.
- Degree qualified, preferably Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline – Our client will consider applications from candidates who are not degree qualified providing they have the right level of expertise.
- A broad theoretical and practical knowledge relating to varied aspects of mechanical design and manufacture.
- Experience of computerised systems, including mathematical/spreadsheet software is necessary (Microsoft Office Word & Excel)
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £39,000 - £45,000 |
- Operate a counter-balance FLT
- Loading and unloading of product
- Interaction with the touch screens systems
- Report issues with FLT, and completing daily checks
- Ensure all standard Operating procedures (SOPs) are followed
- Ensure all safe working procedures are followed
- Keep plant and site to a high level of housekeeping (5S) and support processes
- Raise any issues in a timely manner
- Adherence to all current Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and guidance including company policies
- Other duties relative to the role.
- Experience of working in a high-paced warehousing environment.
- Have a refreshed and/or current Counter-balance FLT license
- Able to work as part of a team and on own.
- Able to work on own initiative when necessary
- Able to work to within tight cycles/deadlines and with minimum supervision
- Able to work in a safe manner
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and work to standards
- Previous experience as a FLT driver.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
Job Features
Job Category | Industrial |
Salary | £12 - £12.95 Per Hour |
- Assist in the development of relationships with existing and potential new customers and actively generate and price tenders for work.
- Liaise with customers and the planning/production team to ensure that a quality service is delivered within the planned timeframe.
- Along with the Management team, prioritise sourcing new work to match available capacity to maximise production.
- Generate quotations by the interpretation of engineering drawings to price materials, estimate labour times, progress tenders and create delivery schedules.
- Follow up submitted bids, and negotiate where necessary to win work within profitability margins.
- Pre-arrange and attend meetings with customers internally and externally.
- On order placement, communicate with production team and customer to ensure there is a seamless handover with the information required for the job launch.
- Negotiate extra costs for any additional work required by the customer once the job has commenced.
- Understanding of commercial risk and margins.
- Assist in the development of the company social media platforms
- Do you have a minimum of 3 years CNC programming experience?
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Certificate of Higher Education
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary | £35,000 - £37,000 |
- Carrying out surveys on domestic gas appliances.
- Assessing properties for energy efficiency and producing Energy Performance reports.
- Producing Retrofit Assessments in compliance with PAS2035.
- Undergoing the necessary training to become a Retrofit Assessor.
- Working as part of a busy renewables team for on of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers.
- Liaising with customers daily and providing advice on energy efficiency.
- Must have relevant Domestic Gas qualifications.
- Technically minded with good attention to detail.
- Must have a full UK Driving License.
- Experience working in ECO is desirable.
- Full training provided.
- Company van and fuel card supplied.
- Company pension scheme.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary: | £30,000 |
- Carrying out surveys on domestic gas appliances.
- Assessing properties for energy efficiency and producing Energy Performance reports.
- Producing Retrofit Assessments in compliance with PAS2035.
- Undergoing the necessary training to become a Retrofit Assessor.
- Working as part of a busy renewables team for on of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers.
- Liaising with customers daily and providing advice on energy efficiency.
- Must have relevant Domestic Gas qualifications.
- Technically minded with good attention to detail.
- Must have a full UK Driving License.
- Experience working in ECO is desirable.
- Full training provided.
- Company van and fuel card supplied.
- Company pension scheme.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
- Working from plans and surveys to create an accurate quotation for customers following a survey.
- Identifies and addresses obstructions.
- Prepares reports summarising the proposal and highlights concerns or issues pertinent to the job.
- Work with the Technical managers to ensure the quotations are accurate
- Uses the wholesaler portal to generate a supplier quote for the parts required.
- Generates a draft quotation in the finance system.
- Work out heat loss calculations and provide support to customers with their quotation.
- Completes a proforma report to illustrate estimated energy generation and customer financial benefit.
- Following up on quotes as and when required.
- Works with the central sales team to ensure customers are moving through the sales process in a timely manner.
- Office administration and customer service experience.
- Computer literate in MS Office suite
- 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 - £24,000 |
- Domestic solar PV installations, installing panels on a range of different roof types.
- Carrying out the roofing only side of Solar Installations.
- Travelling nationwide to various sites. Accommodation and expenses will be paid for.
- Working to set time-scales and deadlines.
- Adhering to strict safety regulations and be able to work from heights.
- Lifting heavy materials.
- Must have a full UK driving licence.
- Clean DBS or willing to do.
- Must be a time served roofer.
- CSCS card very desirable.
- Any experience with solar panel installation would be advantageous.
- Company van and fuel card.
- Working away allowance.
- Company pension.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary: | Negotiable depending on experience |
- Collaborate with the Sales, Marketing and support teams to ensure alignment on shared business goals and targets
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline revenue-generating processes.
- Improving operational efficiencies by analysing processes across various departments
- Oversee data and systems administration and support data quality, analysis, and reporting improvement
- Assisting in developing a clear roadmap and execute projects that optimise revenue generation, as well as overall profitability.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in revenue operations to continuously improve processes and drive innovation.
- Analyse the customer journey from lead acquisition to retention to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize revenue generation at each stage.
- Proven experience in a similar Revenue/Sales operations role
- A strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach and a strong focus on results
- Experience managing cross-functional projects
- Excellent analytical skills and data-driven approach to problem solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Job Features
Job Category | Commercial |
Salary | £70,000 |
- Responsible for the installation and electrical wiring of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) on domestic properties.
- Willing to travel around Hereford, Birmingham and Luton for various projects.
- Conducting site assessments.
- Install all necessary components in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Wire and commission systems efficiently.
- Diagnose electrical faults and repair any issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Must be a fully qualified electrician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- 18th edition qualification.
- Strong electrical installation and maintenance knowledge.
- 2391 Test and Inspection.
- BPEC Solar PV or equivalent.
- Company van + fuel card supplied.
- Company pension.
- Death in service.
- 30 days annual leave.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary | £36,400 |
- Work as part of a team installing Cavity/loft insulation, internal wall insulation and room in roof into domestic properties.
- Measure and cut insulation materials to fit specific areas.
- Seal gaps and cracks with insulation materials.
- Apply insulation materials using various techniques such as stapling, taping, or gluing.
- Complete all relevant paperwork correctly.
- Strictly adhere to all Health & Safety procedures
- Work is located mainly in the North East and North West, however the team MUST be willing to travel and stay away when required.
- Must have joinery or plastering experience and ideally be multi skilled.
- NVQ in IWI/RIR is essential.
- Must have a full UK Driving License.
- You will need to have good manual dexterity as you will be required to work outside, work at height and in confined spaces.
- Previous experience as an insulator or in a related field is essential.
- Knowledge of different types of insulation materials and their applications.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints or specifications.
- Working away allowance.
- Accommodation will be provided.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Rate: | £150-£170 per day |
- Attending boiler breakdowns.
- Fault finding and repairs.
- Install or repair heating system pipe work.
- Give customers advice about gas safety and energy efficiency.
- Undertake works in accordance with current Gas Safety Regulations, H&S regulations.
- Prepare and maintain records of completed work.
- Must have ACS Gas Qualifications.
- Full UK driving license.
- Must hold a valid right to work in the UK.
- Must have a very high standard of work and be able to think for themselves.
- Must have a good attitude and be comfortable dealing with customers.
- Electrical knowledge essential, including wiring and fault finding on S-plan, Y-plan and combination systems and boilers.
- Be flexible, responsive and proactive towards workloads.
- Repair experience essential.
- Must be confident and have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Competitive salary
- Company van & fuel card
- Company pension scheme
- On site parking
- 30 days annual leave plus additional incentive days.
Job Features
Job Category | Construction |
Salary | £31,500 |
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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