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Just Recruitment is partnering with an innovative company to recruit a Business Support Assistant for their team based in Ipswich.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Business Support Assistant’s purpose is to support the respective business unit with administrative resources and organisational and departmental functionality.

The ability to manage diaries and co-ordinate travel requirements is essential, as is the ability to maintain a high level of integrity, communicate, prioritise workload, and handle multiple tasks with a proactive, accountable, efficient and organised approach.

Duties include:

• Arrange and coordinate diaries for meetings and booking meeting rooms.
• Set up meeting facilities, organise refreshments/lunch requirements and IT equipment.
• Organise and coordinate travel arrangements; flights, hotels, parking and transportation.
• Organise and coordinate restaurant bookings.
• Compile general correspondence as required.
• Day-to-day administration support to business teams as designated.
• Management of department spreadsheets.
• Maintain credit card records.
• Production of documentation as required within the business area of responsibility.
• Support other members of the Business Support Team as and when required and cover during periods of absence.
• Order department stationary.

Role requirements include:

• Strong administrative abilities.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to always apply discretion, together with a high degree of confidentiality.
• To work as part of a busy integrated team.
• Extensive liaison and strong communication abilities.

Key experiences include:

• Previous experience within high-level administration.
• Previous experience with the full Microsoft Office package.
• Previous experience in diary management, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel and bookings.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday (9.00am to 5.00pm).
• Hybrid working is available after successful completion of the probationary period (min. of 3 days in the office, up to 2 days at home).

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

Just Recruitment is working with a well-regarded business at the forefront of its sector, located on the outskirts of Colchester, to recruit a Sales Negotiator to join their established and stable team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to achieve and exceed sales conversion targets from quotations, whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

You will be responsible for the accurate updating of the CRM and pricing systems, too.

Key duties include:

• Contact clients by phone or email to follow up on quotations with a view to securing orders for the business.
• Ensure internal systems are updated accordingly with accurate and current information.
• Negotiate with customers — listen to objections, understand requirements, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Develop relationships with key customers, influencers, and decision-makers within the industry.
• Use the bespoke pricing software to review and amend quotations in line with company processes.
• Perform other tasks and duties as reasonably requested by the Sales Office Manager.

Key role requirements include:

• Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Diligent and proactive in following up on quotations and capturing feedback.
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work methodically under pressure.
• A reasonable level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite; training provided for in-house systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and remain organised.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering a great working and team environment.

This role offers a competitive salary.

Please note that, due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

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

Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing engineering business based in Sudbury to recruit a CNC Punch Operator on a full-time permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for setting and operating the punch machines. Previous experience is necessary, preferably with running Trumpf CNC machines.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring that quality is the driving force behind all aspects of the role
• Developing and implementing best working practice for better punching productivity
• Optimising processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Confident in delivering to a production schedule

Role requirements include:

• Experienced background with sheet metal CNC punching
• Familiarity with various sheet metal materials, including steel, aluminium and stainless steel
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams — this will extend to management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an operating background to join an exciting and ever-growing manufacturing company, offering further training and development.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.30pm or 6.00am to 5.00pm.

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.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Sudbury to recruit a full-time, permanent Plastic Vacuum Form Setter/Operator.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for setting and operating the plastic vacuum forming machine. You need to have previous experience, preferably running machines with tools up to 1.5 metres long.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring that quality is the driving force behind all aspects of the role
• Developing and implementing best working practice for better punching productivity
• Optimising processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
• Confident in delivering to a production schedule

Role requirements:

• Experienced background working with vacuum forming machines
• Familiarity with various plastic materials and thicknesses
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams — this will extend to management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity for you if you have a setting and operating background to join an exciting and ever-growing manufacturing company, offering further training and development.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.30pm or 6.30pm to 5.00pm.

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.