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Just Recruitment is recruiting for a growing organisation, based on the outskirts of Colchester, looking to add another Warehouse Supervisor to their team.

The key purpose of the role is to work closely with the senior management team, supervising the warehouse and completing all associated tasks as expected.

Duties include:

• Manage employees’ day-to-day activities to ensure they are meeting their goals and deadlines
• Supervise employees and direct work as they undertake activities related to returns, re-works, order fulfilment and order management
• Monitor employee performance to ensure they are meeting company standards
• Work closely with the General Manager to monitor staff levels and adjust accordingly
• Perform regular Quality Audits, documenting the results
• Work closely with the Customer Account Manager to ensure any issues are resolved quickly and effectively with minimal disruption to both the customer and the company
• Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and relevant laws are adhered to
• Monitor depot housekeeping, ensuring a clean and safe work area is maintained
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that work tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Supervise the training of new employees
• Coordinate with colleagues on the retrieval of stock replenishment and outsourced stock

Key requirements for this role:

• Have previous warehouse experience or proven experience with a leadership position in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Have proven leadership and employee management skills
• Have knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Hold a valid Forklift Licence

This role is located in a great working environment with free parking available on-site.

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

Working hours:

8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
You are required to work 2 x Saturdays out of 4 (with a day off in lieu that week).

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 and long-standing family business based on the outskirts of Colchester, looking to add an Accounts Administrator to their team.

Please note that due to the location, you will need access to your own transport.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. 1 hour lunch break. The company can be flexible and offer a 4 day week.

Free parking is available on-site.

You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Sage 50 accounts and Sage payroll, with the ability to work on your own initiative.

This role is focused within the remit of bookkeeping up to trial balance using Sage software.

Duties will include:

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Daily financial operations, including posting of supplier invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, accounts payable management, creation of customer invoices, accounts receivable management, etc.
• Perform bank/credit-card reconciliations, including a factoring banking account and Petty cash accounts.
• Quarterly VAT returns and analysis. (including RTI submission to HMRC).
• Prepare weekly aged creditors reports and process weekly supplier payments, run accordingly.
• Prepare monthly aged debtors reports and provide credit control where required.
• Maintain cashflow forecast for the Finance Director to review.
• Process monthly payroll, payments, journal entries and year-end procedures (including RTI submission to HMRC).
• Manage auto-enrolment pension contributions, submissions and legal returns to the pensions regulator.

Skills required include:

• Significant experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software, Sage 50, and payroll.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software such as Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in data entry.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving techniques within a finance environment.

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.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a company based on the outskirts of Colchester to recruit a Quality & Compliance Manager.

You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s compliance and quality assurance activities, ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of ISO standards and internal controls across the business.

Duties will include:

• Expand the ISO 9001 system to cover all areas of the business, ensuring comprehensive documentation of workflows that accurately reflect business processes and activities.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ensuring ongoing compliance with the standards.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director to implement robust controls and internal audits related to all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA regulations, including record-keeping, reporting, and adherence to guidelines.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure that all processes are updated in line with FCA requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports for submission to regulatory bodies and ensure proper documentation of all compliance efforts.

Role requirements include:

• Proven experience in a compliance or quality assurance role, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and data effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in using compliance management software and tools.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in a related field is advantageous.
• Six Sigma certifications.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• PRINCE2 or PMI.

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme.
• Performance bonus.

Benefits include:

• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Free flu jabs.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking.
• Profit sharing.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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.

Just Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager to join a Colchester-based company as part of their Supplier Negotiation Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in purchasing, pricing strategy, and supplier communications, while gaining invaluable experience within a fast-growing national business.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the Commercial Management team in negotiating purchasing agreements and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Assisting with pricing queries from Managers and Estimators across the business.
• Collaborating with the Product File team to help maintain accurate pricing and product information.
• Working directly in the Profit Centres to gain valuable experience of the industry and how to run a profitable business.
• Identifying new product ranges and suppliers that will provide future-proofing for the years to come.
• Providing direct assistance to the Commercial Director with support from the other Commercial Managers.

Role requirements include:

• Confidence with Excel is preferred, but training can be provided.
• Key personality traits would be a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• You will have a strong interest in business, purchasing or negotiation. Any experience in related fields would be a bonus, but is not considered essential.

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.

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.