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We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer to support our continued strong global growth within the regions of Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria in the UK.

Scope:

The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of mechanical engineering practices. Some engineering design experience would also be an advantage. A formal qualification HNC, HND would be beneficial.

To be successful the candidate will need to use these engineering skills to identify customer’s linear applications and have an ability to understand technical and budgetary requirements to specify the correct Hepco solution. They must have the ability to recognise new application opportunities by questioning and understanding customer needs.

Summary of Day-today tasks:

Making technical product presentations and demonstrating how the product  will meet customer requirements.
Visiting customers / prospects to discuss technical applications.
Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education.
Solving customer problems.
Establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with customers.
Identifying and interpreting customer requirements.
Convincing clients that a product best fits their requirements.
Technical report writing and quote preparation.
Recording and maintaining customer information and data on the CRM system.
Management of CRM system.
Negotiating price, delivery and terms.
Co-ordinating and field management of large projects.
After sales support.
Researching industries for new clients.
Preparing quarterly sales reports.
Preparing sales action plans as required.
Ensuring sales targets are met.
Attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events when requested.
De-briefs with UK Sales Manager.
Hours of Work

Hours of Work

35 hours per week.

The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible and to work the required hours to succeed in the role, and will be required to live within the North West area.

Benefits

The position offers an attractive basic salary along with on target commission which is payable upon successful completion of probationary period.  Car, laptop Mobile phone will be provided along with life assurance and private medical insurance again following successful completion of probationary period.

A personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays.

Closing Date: Friday, 17 June 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 2

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer to support our continued strong global growth within the regions of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire in the UK

Scope:

The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of mechanical engineering practices. Some engineering design experience would also be an advantage. A formal qualification HNC, HND would be beneficial.

To be successful the candidate will need to use these engineering skills to identify customer’s linear applications and have an ability to understand technical and budgetary requirements to specify the correct Hepco solution. They must have the ability to recognise new application opportunities by questioning and understanding customer needs.

Summary of Day-today tasks:

Making technical product presentations and demonstrating how the product  will meet customer requirements.
Visiting customers / prospects to discuss technical applications.
Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education.
Solving customer problems.
Establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with customers.
Identifying and interpreting customer requirements.
Convincing clients that a product best fits their requirements.
Technical report writing and quote preparation.
Recording and maintaining customer information and data on the CRM system.
Management of CRM system.
Negotiating price, delivery and terms.
Co-ordinating and field management of large projects.
After sales support.
Researching industries for new clients.
Preparing quarterly sales reports.
Preparing sales action plans as required.
Ensuring sales targets are met.
Attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events when requested.
De-briefs with UK Sales Manager.
Hours of Work

Hours of Work

35 hours per week.

The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible and to work the required hours to succeed in the role.

Benefits

The position offers an attractive basic salary along with on target commission which is payable upon successful completion of probationary period.  Car, laptop Mobile phone will be provided along with life assurance and private medical insurance again following successful completion of probationary period.

A personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking is also provided.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 2

BACK

Scope:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller to prepare and process monthly payroll to set timescales based from our Head Office based in Tiverton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking the number of hours employees have worked
• Calculating wages and salaries to include shift payments, overtime compensation and pension contributions
• Issuing employees’ salaries by electronic transfer
• Collaborating with the human resources department to maintain employee data
• Calculating pay raises bonus and other payments
•  Deducting tax and insurance payments
• Resolving issues line managers or employees have with timesheets, payslips and other payroll matters
• Changing employee bank records when necessary to process payments accurately
• Initiating direct deposits
• Prepare correspondence, documentation and forms as necessary
• Compile and analyse payroll reports for the management team

Key Skills:

• Payroll knowledge and experience
• Able to work to tight deadlines with good understanding of time management
• Exceptional communication skills to include; interpersonal, verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in line with GDPR at all times
• Adaptable, self-motivated, team worker with a can-do attitude

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare cashback schemes; a personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 1

We welcome applications for this exciting opportunity to join our Research & Development team focusing on:

• Assisting the lead engineer in the development of our product range
• Maintenance of design records
• Collecting, collating and analysis of test records
• Assisting in the implementation of agile design practices
• Implementing and administrating new designs and updates

Qualifications/Experience:

Reporting to the Design Manager, this position will suit an engineer with at least a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject together with a number of years’ experience in a design/engineering role.

The successful candidate will be able to assist in the creation and documentation of designs using CAD tools, to identify where calculations and tests are required, and to perform and document these calculations and tests.  They will exhibit a degree of technical competence, computer literacy, and have a strong work ethic.  They will also have good written and verbal communication skills.

The position will require the use of SolidWorks and AutoCAD CAD programs, and experience of these packages would be an advantage, although training will be provided to candidates experienced with other design tools.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and to work the required hours to succeed in the role.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare cashback schemes; a personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 2

BACK

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in engineering, automation and robotics to join our manufacturing site in Braintree.  Our Engineering Apprenticeship will provide full on the job training on site and day-release at Colchester Institute, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

We have four Advanced Apprenticeships available aimed at candidates with the following:

4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), these should include Maths and Science at Grade 5 (B) or above

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To complete a programme of training within our Production departments
• To become skilled in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools including, but not restricted to, conventional and CNC turning and milling & grinding
• Fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools.
• Measurement and inspection techniques using a variety of metrology equipment
• Training in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using proprietary software packages
• Carrying out tasks and duties as directed by the Departmental Technical Manager / Supervisor that are calculated to contribute to the requisite levels of performance and competence

Skills:

• A keen interest in an engineering discipline
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Highly motivated and organised
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Hours of Work

39 hours

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare cashback schemes; a personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 1

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in engineering, automation and robotics to join our manufacturing site in Tiverton.  Our Engineering Apprenticeship will provide full on the job training on site and day-release at Exeter College, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

We have five Advanced Apprenticeships available aimed at candidates with the following:

4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), these should include Maths and Science at Grade 5 (B) or above

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To complete a programme of training within our Production departments
• To become skilled in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools including, but not restricted to, conventional and CNC turning and milling & grinding
• Fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools.
• Measurement and inspection techniques using a variety of metrology equipment
• Training in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using proprietary software packages
• Carrying out tasks and duties as directed by the Departmental Technical Manager / Supervisor that are calculated to contribute to the requisite levels of performance and competence

Skills:

• A keen interest in an engineering discipline
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Highly motivated and organised
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Hours of Work

39 hours (full time) per week

The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible and to work the required hours to succeed in the role.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare cashback schemes; a personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 1

Reporting to the Technical Sales Manager, we are looking for applications to provide an interesting development opportunity and to broaden the use of technical knowledge. The role will focus on the promotion and sale of Hepco products to prospective customers.

Scope:
• Providing a Technical Sales Service to our Customers
• Dealing first-hand with customer enquiries, by telephone and digital meetings where required
• Solving Design Problems and providing new design solutions
• Checking and validating applications, preparing costings and quotations
• Preparation of drawings
• Assisting the manufacturing team with design builds

The successful candidate could be educated to HNC level and have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or be educated to degree level or similar in a relevant engineering qualification.
Qualifications/Experience:

• Good telephone manner along with written communication skills
• Confidence with using video conferencing/digital meetings
• Organised with understanding of time management
• An aptitude for the workings of machine mechanisms would be useful
• Good Maths and English skills
• Working knowledge of 3D design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD

Experience in a Sales environment would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Hours of Work

35 hours

1 Hour for Lunch

Although the successful candidate will be expected to follow working patterns or hours required to meet the operational needs of the Customer Services Team, our Branch Markets and worldwide distributor network.  This will include working hours between 8.00 am and 17.00, flexibility is therefore required.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package including pension and healthcare cashback schemes; a personal holiday allocation of 25-days per year (full-time) plus Bank Holidays and free on-site parking.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022

How to Apply

To request an application form, please either:

Employee Introduction Scheme – Level 2