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

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Sales Executive
Sector: Customer Service
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location: Braintree
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913331
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing organisation based in the Braintree area – actively seeking a Sales Executive to join its friendly and vibrant team.

As a Sales Executive, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth and expanding the customer base through proactive outbound sales, strategic planning, and effective relationship building.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute outbound sales strategies to identify and target prospective customers.
  • Utilise a variety of channels, including cold calling, email outreach, social selling, and networking, to engage potential clients and generate leads.
    Build and nurture relationships with customers through ongoing communication and engagement.
  • Understand the needs and priorities of potential customers and offer a bespoke sales solution to address their specific requirements.
    Develop rapport and trust with customers to maximise opportunities.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 17.30 (with 1 hour lunch).

Due to 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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Sales Administrator
Sector: Customer Service
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
Location: Braintree
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913330
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing organisation based on the outskirts of Braintree - actively seeking a Sales Administrator to join its friendly and vibrant team.

As a Sales Administrator, you will assist the sales team ensuring smooth operations within the sales department. Your responsibilities will revolve around providing administrative assistance to sales representatives and management.

You will facilitate efficient communication between internal departments, raise quotes and orders, and ensure the accurate input of data within the sales order.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Process sales orders received from customers.
  • Liaise with relevant departments such as sales, operations and accounts to fulfil orders promptly.
  • Act as a point of contact via telephone and emails for customer inquiries and requests.
  • Work closely with the sales team to provide administrative support, raising quotations, creating sales orders.

As a Sales Administrator, you will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales team by managing administrative tasks, supporting sales, operations and continuing to create/maintain positive relationships with the customers.

Hour: Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 17.30.

Free parking is available on-site.

 

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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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913337
About the role

Just Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a company based in Gillingham, Kent.

You will be working for an established highly skilled team, providing reactive and preventative maintenance support within its automotive manufacturing and R&D facility.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Fault finding, rectification, modification, and development of machinery as necessary.
  • Liaise with internal and external suppliers in sourcing service engineers, spares etc.
  • Understand the impact key machine downtime will have, and plan/organise accordingly.
  • Identify and monitor trackside spares for your areas. Keep an up-to-date record of required parts.
  • Understand and identify required spares. Raise purchasing requests and liaise with purchasing to understand deadlines.
  • Be a team player with the ability to work closely with other members of the maintenance team.
  • Use of CMMS system for maintenance handovers and asset traceability.
  • Breakdown response for machine tools, assembly and test machines.

Skills required:

Mandatory

  • An engineering background with involvement with machine tools and processes.
  • Experience in maintaining, repairing and developing machinery.
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic fault finding.
  • Structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Capable of reading engineering and schematic drawings.

Desirable

  • Basic electrical skills (motor disconnection/connection, contactors and sensor replacement).
  • Welding Mig, Tig and Arc.
  • Workshop skills (turning, milling, grinding and bench fitting).

Qualifications/Educational/Experience:

Mandatory

  • Educated to HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Fork truck licence.
  • Apprenticeship served.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualified.

Weekly working hours are 37 as stated below, however, some flexibility would be required:

  • Mon: 07.30 – 16.00.
  • Tues – Thurs: 07.30 – 15.30.
  • Fri: 07.30 – 14.30.

 

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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