All you need to know about interviews

All you need to know about interviews

From banishing nerves to what to wear, we’ve got it covered.

You just got the call you’ve been waiting for – you’ve been invited to that interview! After the initial excitement wears off, you begin to feel waves of dread encompass you. Sound familiar? You aren’t alone. Follow our plan to reduce nerves and nail that interview. ...read more

So, you’ve prepared for the big interview and nailed it. Should you breathe a sigh of relief and forget about it until you receive a call from your recruiter? Hint: the answer is no! ...read more

The day of your interview has arrived, you really want, you need this job. You’re nervously waiting in reception with all the other candidates for the interviewer to call your name, you’re thinking “are they more experienced than me? They look confident, they look like they are ready to go”. They may have what it takes to do the job, but can they smash this interview like you can? ...read more

Video interviews are becoming more common, as employers look to save costs on recruitment. So how do you prepare for a Skype grilling? ...read more

If you’ve been called to an interview for your dream job, you’ll be eager to make a good impression. Here’s how to dress for success. ...read more

Video interviews are the latest growing trend in hiring; here's everything you need to know to ace yours. ...read more

The handshake is an invaluable weapon in a job applicant’s armoury. Just Recruitment’s Lisa Cleverley tells Sarah Patten why. ...read more

Jobs currently available

New job
Design Technician
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Location: Ipswich
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913668
About the role

Just Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and successful business in Ipswich to recruit a Design Technician to join their long-standing team.

Working within the Technical department and reporting to the Design Technician Supervisor, this role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide support to the business through the production of technical design drawings, checking and processing of technical documentation, and production of technical calculations within a specialised environment.

Duties include:

  • Produce, check and process incoming design drawing requests, technical documentation and technical calculations.
  • Liaise with clients and Area Technical Managers.
  • Deal with telephone and email enquiries.
  • General administration.
  • Keep up-to-date with Part L & Thermal Calculations.

Skills required:

  • A basic level of CAD experience is essential.
  • Good understanding of specification construction, survey reports and construction drawings.
  • The ability to read and understand architectural drawings is essential.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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CAD Technician/Order Processor
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: £25,500 - £26,500 per annum
Location: Witham
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913665
About the role

Just Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded and long-standing business in Witham, looking to add a CAD Technician/ Order Processor to their team.

You will be responsible for processing daily drawings and have experience in reading dimensions from drawings with a keen eye for detail.

This role involves working in a customer service-oriented industry, and you will need to have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be assisting and helping the customer service team with general administrative duties when required — in addition, you will cover the Order Entry team with entering, vetting and checking when required.

Duties include:

  • Drawing a minimum of 60 bespoke drawings a day.
  • Maintaining customer service level standard with current and new customers.
  • Undertake any administrative functions within the office as allocated by your team leader.
  • Holiday cover for other administrative roles.
  • Responding to queries in a timely manner.
  • Vetting of customer drawings and orders.

Skills required:

  • Experience with Autocad.
  • Good understanding of Geometry.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Confident with technical information (or confidence to learn).
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Computer Literate (Excel/Word).

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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New job
Production Operative
Sector: Production and Stock Control
Salary: Competitive
Location: Colchester
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913669
About the role

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded business on the outskirts of Colchester to recruit a Production Operative to their existing team.

Working within a busy manufacturing facility, you will be required to work with the wider team to ensure production and business targets are met and that clients receive the required products on time.

You will come from a manufacturing or production background — used to handling large, heavy products, although if you have no experience and have a great attitude, you will be considered.

Working days: Monday to Friday on a shift basis (6.00am to 2.30pm and 1.30pm to 10.00pm) — overtime is available as per business needs.

This employer believes in investment and training.

An uplift in the basic salary will be offered with every machine you are trained on once you have met the required standards.

Free parking is available on site.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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New job
Finance Assistant
Sector: Accountancy, Banking and Finance
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Location: Ipswich
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913647
About the role

Just Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a company based outside Ipswich.

The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager with various administrative duties and assisting with the preparation of financial reports, as well as other duties related to the Finance department.

Duties include:

  • Taking ownership of monitoring the purchase ledger inbox.
  • Controlling incoming posts, scanning and distributing to the correct individual.
  • Processing invoices.
  • Dealing with supplier queries.
  • Raising self-bills and supplier statements.
  • Arranging supplier weekly and monthly payments to ensure timely settlement.
  • Answering incoming supplier calls efficiently, with a positive attitude.
  • Assist with the maintenance of key accounting software.

Requirements:

  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for use internally and externally.
  • Dynamic problem-solving skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Familiarity with Xero is preferable.

Please note that due to the company’s location, you will need to drive.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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