Inspirational People

Inspirational People - Just Recruitment

We all know people that have inspired us. Sometimes they are from the world stage of business, sport or politics and sometimes they are everyday folk who have touched our lives; teachers, colleagues or friends.

We have put together some brief portraits of men and women who have inspired the employees of Just Recruitment. A maths teacher, a kids football coach, a tennis player, an engineer who pioneered employee ownership and a bicycle repairer who went on to form his own motor company.

Peter Foy remembers a man who inspired him to realise his dreams with tales of Colditz and an infectious love of mathematics – Published: 6 December 2018 ...read more

Just Recruitment sponsors Needham Market FC. Company director Peter Foy takes a lesson in life from the team’s head coach – Published: 6 December 2018 ...read more

It took an impressive person to put women’s tennis on the map. 20-time Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King was more than up to the task – Published: 2 April 2019 ...read more

Ove Arup wasn’t only the finest structural engineer of his generation. He led the way in forming one of the earliest employee-owned companies, too – Published: 6 December 2018 ...read more

Morris Motors was at the forefront of the UK’s automotive sector for much of the twentieth century. But while the Morris badge no longer survives, its founder’s name lives on thanks to his many acts of generosity – Published: 6 December 2018 ...read more

Jobs currently available

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Warehouse Operative
Sector: Transport, Logistics and Shipping
Salary: £26,800 per annum
Location: Sudbury
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913729
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to support the business with the movement of raw materials and finished products as required.

In order to be considered for this role, you must possess a valid counterbalance forklift licence.

Key duties include:

  • Carrying out warehousing tasks, including order picking, storage allocation and record keeping
  • Carrying out dispatch duties, including consolidating finished goods for daily loads
  • Taking responsibility for ensuring goods are checked in and out using the stock management system
  • Replenishing stock throughout the day and assisting with stock checks

Role requirements include:

  • Counterbalance forklift driving licence and experience in driving forklift trucks
  • The ability to follow written instructions, quality and safety standards
  • The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and the confidence to escalate any issues to ensure quality and safety
  • Computer literate — able to input data into the systems and maintain accurate records
  • Conscientious with strong attention to detail

Working hours:

  • This role follows a three-week rotating shift pattern: Weeks 1 and 2 run Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and Week 3 runs Monday to Friday, 4:30pm–1:30am.
  • With a competitive salary, shift allowance, and benefits package on offer, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business.
  • Free parking is available on-site, and due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

 

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

 

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Sales Office Coordinator
Sector: Public Service and Administration
Location: Ipswich
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: JC11
About the role

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Sales Office Coordinator to join a well-established company based in Ipswich.

The ability to problem solve and seek solutions is essential, as is the ability to control workload with varying demands whilst applying attention to detail with a diplomatic and proactive approach. As an individual, you will possess previous experience within a similar role.

You will work within a busy, fast-paced, team-oriented, and customer-focused sales office. The emphasis of the role will be to manage customer expectations by organising the pricing of materials to meet project deadlines. Previous experience in processing quotes, sales purchase orders and invoices is preferred.

Duties include:

  • Preparing project quotations
  • Processing sales and purchase orders
  • Preparing/checking customers' invoices
  • Proactively managing customer relations with both approved contractors, suppliers and external sales teams
  • Managing inter-departmental communications relating to project quotes/orders/deliveries/invoicing
  • Checking/monitoring stock levels to meet customer requirements
  • Planning and scheduling customer deliveries to suit project timescales
  • Working as an integral part of a busy team
  • Providing support to other team members to meet the needs of the department/business

Key skills/qualifications include:

  • Sound administrative experience
  • High degree of accuracy to support data validation/processing
  • Experienced order processor
  • Proven organisational abilities
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written mediums)
  • Ability to work successfully within a fast-paced environment
  • Proven advanced level of computer literacy – Microsoft packages Excel/Word/Teams
  • Self-motivated, driven and dedicated to delivering and maintaining an exceptional customer service standard

 

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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Fitter/Labourer
Sector: Property and Construction
Salary: Competitive
Location: Colchester
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913696
About the role

Just Recruitment is looking for a Fitter/Labourer based near Colchester, to join a nationwide, manufacturing-based construction company known for delivering high-quality solutions and excellent customer service. With a wealth of industry experience, they understand the importance of producing top-quality products for their clients.

Ideally, you will have groundworks experience and a fencing background.

You will be travelling to sites to support the team leaders and will be involved with a lot of heavy work such as digging, lifting and manual labour.

Role requirements include:

  • Willing to work long hours
  • Physically able and willing to do manual labour
  • CSCS card is a must
  • Manual labour experience is preferable
  • A driving licence is essential
  • Happy to stay away from home as required
  • Other site-based tickets, such as Ipaf and SSSTS, are advantageous

Benefits include:

  • Competitive basic salary plus overtime
  • 20 days of holidays plus bank holidays
  • Lots of progression is available, as this company like to promote within
  • Opportunity to be put through training courses

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant company on a full-time, permanent basis.

 

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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