Five goals to achieve within your first year at a new job

Five goals to achieve within your first year at a new job

The first year in a new job is crucial to laying the foundations for future success. Make your first 12 months count by achieving these five important career goals...

You’ve aced the interview and landed that career-defining new job, congratulations! However, the hard work is not over yet. When starting a new job, there are a few goals you should strive to achieve which will help you stand out and thrive in your new workplace.

Networking with individuals in other departments can help you gain a better understanding of overall business objectives,...  

Network

When starting a new job, it’s easy to forget that other departments exist, as you will spend so much time getting to know your team. Networking with individuals in other departments can help you gain a better understanding of overall business objectives, and can provide a great source of new perspectives and ideas to help you further your career.

Listen and learn

No two jobs are ever the same. You may have had the same job title in your last role, but all companies operate differently. Listen closely to your new leaders – they may have invaluable techniques and approaches that can help you improve your performance.

Be friendly

Research shows that warmth is one of the first characteristics we judge when meeting somebody for the first time. Colleagues are more likely to help those who are kind to them, or have been in the past. At the end of the day, we all want to work with those who can put a smile on our face, don’t we?

Remind your boss

When you have just started a new job, it’s critical that you prove to your boss that they made the right decision by hiring you. If you show how capable and productive you are early on, it sets a positive tone and can get you noticed for all the right reasons.

Keep track

When I first started out on my career journey, a mentor told me to always keep track of my achievements at work, as it’s easy to forget them when the time comes to find a new role. Implemented a new system? Gained a big new client? Made a large cost saving for the company? These are all great achievements; write these down somewhere you won’t forget.

 

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Published: 14 May 2025
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913716
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their long-standing team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to provide a knowledgeable, safe, cost effective, efficient multi-skilled maintenance service to the site that adheres to all engineering/electrical standards and procedures for compliance with statutory and business requirements.

Key duties include:

  • Undertaking maintenance activities on all buildings, plant and services in a safe and cost-effective manner through effective maintenance programs, ensuring traceable and auditable records are maintained.
  • Ensuring the changes to plant and infrastructure are adequately managed via the Management of Change site procedure.
  • Ensuring that all engineering/maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant site and regulatory regulations.
  • Identifying, ordering and supporting the business in ordering parts or services required to satisfy the day-to-day engineering requirements of the business, and to manage/control the level of spares to be held on-site as deemed necessary.
  • Undertaking and supporting the coordination and implementation of any capital projects or site improvement works, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Working with Site Management, Production and Technical teams to identify plant efficiency and minimise processing times, ensuring data is recorded to enable analysis to take place.
  • Utilising the computerised Maintenance System to work effectively, ensuring schedule adherence and updating all maintenance records in a timely manner.
  • Undertaking failure mode investigations to identify root cause failures and document.
  • Ensuring all engineering contractors meet the agreed standards and competencies required to carry out maintenance and engineering tasks on-site.
  • Performing all duties in compliance with all EHS, business conduct policies, guidelines, and local Life Saving Rules at all times.

Key requirements for the role:

  • Recognised apprenticeship or ONC/Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
  • 3 years’ experience working in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in fault identification/repairing, and maintaining motors, instruments and control panels.
  • Undertake basic welding tasks.
  • Experience in repairing effluent/water pumps.
  • Broad knowledge of pneumatic, air logic, pressure and hydraulic systems.
  • Willingness to gain skills in electrical fault-finding and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents and drawings.
  • Experience of working in Zoned Areas, and knowledge of ATEX Equipment.
  • IOSH trained in Working Safely.
  • Mobile boom and scissor lift trained.
  • Gas Safe / Gas qualification.

This is a full-time permanent role on a 2 shift rotating pattern:

  • Mon – 6.15 am – 2.00 pm, Tues - Thurs – 5.45 am – 2.00 pm, Fri – 5.45 am – 1.15 pm, each day with 2 x half-hour paid breaks, total 39.5 hours.
  • Mon – Thurs – 1.30 pm – 9.45 pm, Fri – 12.15 pm – 7.15 pm, each day with 2 x half hour paid breaks, total 40.5 hours.

This role offers a stable team environment, along with opportunities to progress and develop your skills.

 

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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Sector: Warehouse
Salary: £12.25 - £13.07 per hour
Location: Snetterton
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913715
About the role

Just Recruitment is working with a growing organisation, based near Snetterton, to recruit a Warehouse Operative on a permanent basis to their long-standing team.

The key purpose of this role is to ensure that all items are correctly received and packed to meet company requirements.

Duties include:

  • Operating MHE safely and effectively according to requirements
  • Unloading goods-in
  • Checking in goods
  • Putting away products, keeping the warehouse tidy
  • Picking products as per order requirements
  • Checking orders, ensuring accuracy
  • Packing orders to ensure safety in delivery
  • Loading deliveries
  • Undertaking any other duties as may be required
  • Using WMS

Key skills required:

  • Good level of numeracy and literacy
  • Basic PC skills
  • Knowledge of company's health and safety policy
  • Housekeeping awareness
  • Qualifications to operate Bendi/Flexi
  • Physically active

Please note that this is a very manual-based role; you will need to be able to lift heavy items safely.

Due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team.

 

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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Sector: Customer Service
Salary: Discussed on application
Location: Braintree, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913714
About the role

Just Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded business based in Braintree who are recruiting for a Brand Coordinator to add to their team.

This role will involve working closely with Account Managers on new developments, handling samples of new products and sending them to the client for approval.

Duties will include:

  • Liaising with design to generate new artwork and amend existing artwork correctly
  • Liaising with purchasing at UK and international sites to obtain pricing and sampling quotations, and updating the CRM/Creator system accordingly
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  • Producing periodic reports when required for the Account Manager and the client
  • Monitoring stock usage of certain products and taking ownership for ordering stock within company guidelines
  • Setting up brand manuals to include order forms, procedures, item references and prices
  • Keeping department code lists and size charts up-to-date
  • Liaising with the international sites regarding customer and retailer enquiries in regard to the production and dispatch of products
  • Keeping the CRM/Creator updated with all relevant artwork required for each brand
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Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

 

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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