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

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CNC Machine Setter Operator
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Halstead, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: TB26
About the role

Due to continued growth, a leading UK Supplier of premium building products, systems and solutions is recruiting for a CNC Machine Setter Operator.

Working hours: 40 hours per week on a weekly rotation shift comprising earlies and lates.

Early shift:
Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm (paid 0.5hr lunch).

Total = 40hrs

Late shift:
Monday to Thursday, 2pm – 11pm = 36 hrs. (paid 0.5hr lunch)

Friday 2pm – 6pm = 4 hrs.
Total = 40hrs

Key requirements include:

  • Proven experience as a CNC Machine Setter Operator / Programmer
  • Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools
  • Previous setting/programming knowledge of CNC multi-spindle machines preferred
  • Previous Mazak CNC machine experience is advantageous
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Tool setting
  • Part inspection

Role will involve:

  • Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle
  • Producing components in accordance with layouts, drawings, sketches, production orders or verbal instructions, working to the stated limits of tolerance
  • Controlling and adjusting machine settings (e.g., speed)
  • Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
  • Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
  • Testing the operation of machines periodically
  • Fixing issues that might occur during the shift
  • Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
  • Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
  • Maintaining activity logs
  • Using cranes and forklifts

Benefits include:

  • Holidays: 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension
  • Scheme Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Quarterly Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Benefits Hub (Discounts, Rewards and Perks on 1,000s of brands)
  • Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Platform
  • Free parking

 

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

 

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Sales and Office Assistant
Sector: Public Service and Administration
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Location: Sudbury
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913743
About the role

Just Recruitment is supporting a growing business in Sudbury that is looking for a Sales and Office Assistant to join their team.

Duties include:

  • Taking telephone orders and answering customer queries/taking telephone messages
  • Processing customers' orders, picking stock and processing customer details
  • Assisting the E-commerce Sales Manager in labelling stock, making up boxes, inserting marketing materials, etc
  • Assisting with creating purchase orders
  • Assisting with replies to email enquiries
  • Sending out written customer communications as required
  • Processing customer account statements

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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Service Engineer (Gas Safe)
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Guildford
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: TB15
About the role

Just Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Service Engineer, ideally located in the Guildford area, to cover South East London and the South East England region.

The role will involve carrying out routine servicing and maintenance, including filter changes and breakdown repairs, across a wide range of company units. You will need to have a good level of physical fitness and be comfortable working at heights.

Occasional call-out cover will also be required to support a key local customer.

Key requirements include:

  • Must have a full driving licence
  • Must be Gas Safe Registered, ideally with CoNGLP1 PD COCN 1 CIGA 1
  • CDGA 1 ACS accreditations
  • Electrical/Mechanical/Engineering background required
  • Experience with gas/oil burners
  • Self-motivated and innovative
  • Ability to use initiative and have excellent customer liaison skills

The benefits package includes:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience, overtime, paid door to door (at 1.5x (travel included)
  • Company Vehicle
  • Mobile Phone / Tablet
  • Pension
  • Private Health Scheme
  • 25 Days Holidays

 

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

 

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days)
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Braintree, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: TB22
About the role

Just Recruitment is currently recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their client based in Braintree, Essex.

The purpose of this role is to take a proactive approach to preventing equipment failure and to ensure that all planned preventative maintenance (PM) schedules are completed effectively and on time.

You will work as an integral part of the maintenance team, supporting the achievement of quality, waste reduction, efficiency, and KPI targets, while ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
20 days holiday rising to 25 days for every year worked, plus bank holidays.
The company operates a 1:3 call-out system.

Qualifications and job skills required:

  • Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold store industry experience.
  • Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
  • 4 years’ experience
  • A good standard of both written and oral English.
  • Basic Health & Safety.
  • Data and analytical skills.
  • Computer literate. (Word/Excel/Windows-based packages).

Desirable skills:

  • PLC, hydraulics, temperature control, instrumentation, welding, FLT/MEWP licence.
  • Can do approach, drive and ambition towards maintenance excellence.

 

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

 

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