Zenith People, the friendly and professional recruitment agency
Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced Prototype Technician on a permanent basis. Working Monday to Friday duties will involve carrying out Soldering and Mechanical Assembly. The role responsibilities:
- The operation of manufacturing equipment
- The assembly of one-off mechanical and electrical prototype demonstrators
- Identify improvements
- To apply appropriate quality systems
- 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
- 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
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £Competitive |
Our client is currently looking for experienced Commercial Gas Engineers to work on a large contract in the North East. The role responsibilities:
- Carrying out maintenance inspections, repairs and servicing of commercial gas and general plant room equipment.
- Attending reactive, diagnostic and repair calls to commercial gas appliances and plant.
- Completing associated gas certification documentation in line with industry requirements.
- Strive to First Time Fix on all reactive job
- Emergency call out rota system in place 1 in 6
- Wide experience of gas maintenance and repair work.
- 5 years post experience after apprenticeship
- Relevant Gas Certificates
- FGAS
- Full UK Driving Licence
- IT Literate including iPhone/iPad and Android devices
- Van and fuel card supplied.
- Uniform and phone supplied.
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| Job Category | Construction |
| Salary | £38,000 - £40,000 |
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and rapidly growing entrepreneurial, multimillion-pound, global business. They manufacture and sell their products throughout the UK and overseas through their websites, 3rd party retailers and TV shopping channels.As a Junior Full Stack Developer, you will be working on a wide range of technologies across multiple business streams. Working on feature updates and bug fixes for existing infrastructure alongside full design, development and implementation of new technologies to support the business goals. The role responsibilities:
- Managing the website back-end.
- Monitoring and Maintenance of core integration platform.
- Conducting website feature testing and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborating with senior IT leads and contributing across all tech streams.
- Designing, implementing and delivering features and fixes.
- Database maintenance.
- Support implementation of new systems and integrations.
- Actively manage and improve our existing systems, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
- Knowledge and experiences of the following Tech Stack o SQL
- Shopify
- NetSuite
- JavaScript
- CSS
- HTML
- iPaas
- SSIS
- API Integrations
- Google Big Query
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a development role.
- Knowledge & experience in development and feature delivery.
- Ability to communicate with service providers through support tickets to resolve issues.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing.
- Strong cross-departmental skills to support wider business goals.
- Create, maintain, and promote good working relationships.
- Able to achieve deadlines and targets.
- Attention to detail.
- Tactful, discreet, and diplomatic.
- Occasional Travel to Head Office in Newton Aycliffe DL5.
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| Job Category | IT and Digital |
| Salary | £25,000 - £35,000 |
Our client based is looking for an experienced Plumber with Gas to join their team. The role responsibilities:
- Working on domestic properties carrying out responsive repairs.
- General plumbing duties.
- Maintenance and repairs of plumbing fixtures and gas appliances i.e. sanitary wear, radiators, boilers etc.
- Ensuring work is carried out in line with current legislations and guidelines.
- Providing excellent customer service to all customers.
- Must be time served or equivalent
- Must have valid CSCS/JIB
- Must have previous experience carrying out repairs within domestic properties
- Must have a valid UK driving license
- Competent in repairs and maintenance of gas appliances
- Valid ACS gas qualifications are essential.
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| Job Category | Construction |
| Salary | £22.39 Per Hour |
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful global manufacturing company based in Jarrow who are currently expanding. They have an excellent reputation for wellbeing of their staff including ample opportunities for training and progression. The business is currently seeking a number of Customer Service Executives to join their established team.This is an office-based role requiring a customer service driven individual, who provides a hassle-free service to our customers, whilst supporting the business growth through generation of leads, upselling and cross sales. The role responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate account and customer data.
- Respond to customers inquiry within SLA and aim for one call / case resolution.
- Identify and take ownership of customer concerns
- Identify new product opportunities and generate leads
- Liase and build network with internal departments
- Upsell and cross sell new products
- Follow up on all commercial activity
- Operate effectively and adhere to current business policy and procedures
- Delivers consistent performance and achieves KPI’s and business targets
- Drives self-development
- Mange time effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of company strategy and propositions
- Support other departments
- Excellent Communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Commercially aware
- Experience in service/sales environment
- Minimum “A” Level Standard
- Delivery of agreed commitments and objectives
- Highly organised
- Team player
- Strong work ethic
- Complaint Management/Resolution experience desirable
- Manufacturing knowledge desirable
- Experience of Microsoft package (Excel, Word etc.) desirable
- £24,000 starting salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Up to 5% matched pension contribution
- 4x annual salary life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee discounts through Edenred
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- UK Sharesave Scheme
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| Job Category | Commercial |
| Salary | £24,000 |
Our client based in the North East is looking for an Estimator who has experience in engineering, welding and fabrication. The role will be responsible for gathering project quantities so that accurate estimates can be calculated during the tendering process. The role will work with the supply chain and project teams to ensure proposals can be turned around as quickly as possible. The role responsibilities:
- Responsible for the accurate estimation of materials and the preparation of quote submission of multiple bids
- Analyse and interpret technical specifications, reference drawings and technical documents
- Identify areas of risk in the estimation and implement plans to mitigate such risks, escalating whenever necessary
- Assist with post tender and pre-contract requirements providing cost considerations and evaluating of the contract
- Ensure that the cost estimates are prepared and submitted on time and in full
- Complete all cost estimation requests in a timely manner
- Support Lean System activities within the team and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop, implement, and continuously update the cost estimation strategy
- Support the supply chain with the benchmarking of suppliers
- Track all material costs against initial estimates and escalate any risk of margin erosion with Application team and management
- Agree and communicate cost estimates, lead times to the proposals team.
- Time served Engineer qualified to HNC level and above
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing technologies such as fabrication, machining, forging, welding etc
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Good organisational skills with a high degree of self motivation
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self-starter.
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £40,000 - £45,000 |
We are currently working with a global engineering and manufacturing business operating in the Oil, Gas and Renewables sectors. They are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in mechanical engineering and have experience of FEA. The role responsibilities:
- Support Projects and new product engineering activity on engineered products used across a range of sectors
- Technically understand scope of equipment and services provided by the company
- Resolve engineering and technical design issues
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements concerning the design and application of equipment used on each project
- Act as the company engineering representative in Technical Design Reviews
- Ensure that technical queries from the client are answered accurately and in a timely manner
- To be the company technical representative with regards to applicable engineering specifications such as API, ASME, BS etc
- Ensure schedule is met for project deliverables within their scope
- Support the Supply chain department by advising on purchase order technical specifications
- Maintain excellent working knowledge and experience of 3D CAD systems including the ability to carry out detailed integrated design and guide other engineers in best practice
- Provide accurate drawings of Engineered products that can be provided to suppliers
- Provide calculations to verify that the agreed design meets the required client or international standards
- Engineering and technical support to internal and external customer base, ensuring customers are provided with excellent service.
- Resolution of engineering issues which occur
- Final technical approval for products
- Qualified to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Strong experience of FEA
- Experience of Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Renewables industry
- Previous experience of working with teams in different sites
- Proven draughting/modelling experience is essential
- Previous experience of using a 3D Design package such as solidworks, Inventor or Creo
- Strong communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £45,000 |
Our client are a well established Mechanical and Electrical contractor who are looking for experienced Plumber/Bathroom Fitters to join their team on a permanent basis. The role responsibilities:
- Bathroom installations.
- Installing and maintaining various bathroom fixtures within domestic properties.
- Shower Installations.
- Pipe fitting.
- Carrying out general plumbing maintenance.
- Communicating professionally and effectively with all clients and work colleagues at all times.
- Valid skilled CSCS Card or Valid JIB Card
- PPE & tools
- Valid UK driver’s License
- Valid Asbestos Awareness certificate
- Valid DBS certificate or willing to obtain before starting employment.
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| Job Category | Construction |
| Salary: | £30,000 - £33,000 |
Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a permanent basis. This is an exciting time to join a growing business who specialise in their field. Reporting into the Managing Director, duties and responsibilities will be as follows:- The person we're looking for:
- Ensure the performance of the Project in producing a quality project in a safe environment for the client and the installation team, with on time and on or below cost delivery
- Maintain all project reporting protocol
- To act as a communicator between the client, the Business and delivery team inclusive of sub-contractors and consultants
- Lead by example, maintaining the standards and ethos of the business providing inspiration and motivation to the team
- To comply with responsibilities laid down in the Group’s and Government Health and Safety Policy, GDPR and HSE to ensure a safe working environment
- To champion strong and effective communication, both internally and externally at all times
- Undertake regular career and professional development and identify opportunities for personal training or improvement
- Plan and programme work methods and build sequence on sites under his/her control.
- Ensure that reporting and plans are completed and updated within stipulated time frames
- To ensure that site preliminary/overhead costs are properly controlled
- To ensure that team maximises revenue generation and profitability by identifying additional revenue or cost saving opportunities
- Take full responsibility to see that all aspects reflecting change to procedures of programme and design are passed to the site team and client in writing and fully explained.
- Regularly visit sites and ensure sub-contractors provide weekly progress reports as well as ensuring weekly reports to clients.
- Hand over the completed project to the maintenance engineer, using the commissioning report and the documented process as well as a site visit.
- Inspect quality of work during installation process and give advice to the site team as may be necessary ensure that drawings and schematics are kept up to date as the installation process continues.
- Ensure all Health and Safety documentation is kept up to date including the preparation of individual site Health and Safety folders including production and review of current traffic/pedestrian management plans and fire risk assessments. Identify specific tasks associated with each site under your control which require method statements and/or risk assessments and produce/request and review the documentation to ensure they are satisfactory prior to the works commencing.
- Provide a weekly report to the Directors.
- Manage the sites to ensure that there is a chain of accountability through the sites ensuring timeframes and designs are adhered to as outlined in the project plan.
- Using manufacturer’s specifications and ensure that no warranties are voided through the incorrect use of the product.
- Ensuring that installs are as per designs and are keeping within industry standards and legislation.
- Essential - Prince 2
- Essential - SSSTS
- Essential – Evidence of successful completion of similar M&E contracts
- Essential – 5+ yrs of experience as a PM
- Desirable – Electrical design qualification or certification or experience
- Desirable - PMI or APM
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £45,000 - £55,000 |
Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and are looking to recruit an experienced Project Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.You will be responsible for the project administration, commercial management and engineering of all contracts. The department is also responsible for the compilation of tender documentation.To establish client confidence through the effective management and delivery of all Quality related documents including specifications, products and equipment required for successful completion of all project related activities. Liaison with the Project Team on all Quality aspects of the project and the interpretation of client Quality requirements.In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. The role responsibilities:
- Assist in the interpretation of and adherence to all Client Quality requirements and specifications related to the project, enabling Quality Planning to be effective.
- Manage and control the associated Project Quality Plans, Project HSE Plans and ITPs relating to a specific project, and to be the client primary contact for QHSE activities on assigned projects.
- Inspect (client to be in attendance) all project Free Issue Materials, ensuring onsite acceptance and equipment protection and traceability.
- Liaise with the client and manufacturing departments and suppliers (as support to SQA when necessary) on all non-conforming issues and quality requirements, including agreed actions and concession management.
- Support/coordinate the Quality Control department in the compilation of Project Data books.
- Support as and when required both the SQA and QC on project related matters both internally (manufacturing) and externally (supply chain).
- Assist the project team in the effective running of the project thereby achieving a satisfactory conclusion, including attendance at project meetings, audits, reviews, pre-production meetings, internally and at clients.
- Review, monitor and provide support to the Manufacturing tracker process.
- HND or Degree qualified in a relevant Discipline (Quality Assurance or Engineering)
- Auditing experience (ISO9001)
- Demonstrable problem solving skills
- Highly IT literate – including MS office (specifically Excel and Word)
- Good time management skills
- A full driving licence is required
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £39,000 - £42,000 |
Zenith People are excited to be working with our client Energizer who are an expanding North East based Manufacturer and are recruiting for Multi Skilled Maintenance Technicians on a permanent basis. The main purpose the role is to proactively maintain and improve production equipment across the plant. Main duties include but are not limited to
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment
- Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS
- Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers
- Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair.
- Assisting with the commissioning, development and improvement of production equipment
- Some overtime working is expected
- Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.
- Time served & qualified to a minimum level of BTEC ONC is Essential
- Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders.
- Help to develop and improve PPM’s
- At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience
- Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro - Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled
- Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry
- Capable of machining to <0.1mm tolerances on lathe/milling m/c.
- Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled
- Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills
- The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable.
- Ability to perform when under pressure.
- Annual Holidays - 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rated for continental shift)
- Enrolled in Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Additional Holidays for Long Service
- Service Awards – Recognised every 5 years with gift from a selection of choice
- Employee Assistance Programmes
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £55,500 |
Our client based in County Durham are looking for experienced Gas Installation Engineers to join their team. This can be either on a contract or permanent basis depending on the candidate. The role responsibilities:
- Installation of new central heating systems.
- Combi boiler swaps.
- Working within occupied domestic properties.
- Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standard at all times.
- Offering a warm, friendly yet professional approach to all customers.
- Completing relevant paperwork.
- Ensuring Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations.
- The ideal candidate will be experienced in working alone and as part of a team.
- Must hold domestic gas qualifications (CCN1, CKR1, HTR1, CENWAT, CPA1, MET1)
- Must have or be willing to undertake a DBS check.
- Full UK Driving license.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Proven experience installing domestic gas appliances.
- Willing to travel across the North East.
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| Job Category | Construction |
| Rate: | Negotiable |
Our client based in County Durham are looking for an experienced Gas Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team with one of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers. This role includes all training needed to carry out Gas and Retrofit Surveys within domestic properties, gaining you a Retrofit qualification (PAS2035).The role responsibilities:
- 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.
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| Job Category | Construction |
| Rate: | £100 per assessment |
Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in the North East and are looking to welcome an Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. Working a 2 Shift Pattern Monday to Friday with every weekend off and an early finish on a Friday, the main purpose of the role is to ensure that plant, machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired as required to ensure the effective operation of the Plant.Although an Electrical bias is required for this role however current day to day activity is currently predominantly mechanical. The role responsibilities:
- 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
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | £40,900 |
Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based here in the North-East and are looking to recruit an experienced Process Engineer on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business who are well established and have a bright future ahead of them. The role responsibilities:
- 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
- ***New Graduates may be considered for this role***
- The ability to represent the engineering perspective within a multi-disciplined team and be able to introduce cutting edge manufacturing processes is essential.
- Demonstrate management of contractors, and interfacing with potential equipment suppliers.
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally as and when required.
- A self starter with the desire for personal future growth
- Experience in complex technical manufacturing processes and/or special purpose assembly machines would be a distinct advantage.
- Previous experience in high volume manufacturing
- Knowledge of current legislation of machinery standards
- Process layout planning experience
- Scheduling Management
- S.P.C (Exposure to Statistical Process Control)
- Data analysis
- Change management
- Process introduction / Modification control
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| Job Category | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary | Depending on Experience |
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.
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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