Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager, Poole (hybrid working), £65,000 plus car allowance and bonus

Purpose

As Business Development Manager, you will be an integral member of the Leadership team for an expanding engineering company. Rubicon’s Client provides high quality products and solutions to a variety of industries globally.

Reporting directly into the MD and Group Sales Director, you will be a pivotal presence in the business, directly responsible for business development opportunities in order to drive growth and profitability.

In addition to a £65,000 base salary, you will also benefit from a company car/allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday (+ BHs) and life assurance.

Key Responsibilities as the Business Development Manager:

  • To increase and develop new market opportunities through OEM channels
  • Proactively following up on leads and quotations
  • Identify improvement opportunities/market trends through customer feedback and communicate this within the business
  • Ensure a clear market presence through the running and attendance of trade shows
  • Provide clear information to the internal teams on sales priorities

Experience and skills required as Business Development Manager:

  • Knowledge of Aerospace and Defence industry
  • Technical estimating skills
  • Demonstrable experience in technical sales preferably within a manufacturing/engineering environment
  • Strong business development experience with excellent communication skills
  • Background working with OEM client partnerships
  • Ability to build rapport and develop robust relationships

Interested?

Working as the recruitment partner to our client on this Business Development Manager vacancy, we have committed to submit suitable candidates ASAP, therefore please reply to this advert, or call Dominika or Amber to discuss the role in confidence.

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Technical Manager

Technical Manager, £70,000, Poole 

The purpose of this role: 

We are seeking a Technical Manager for our high-end client that specialises in the manufacture and supply of luxury solutions. They are continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of their industry and delivering solutions to the highest standard across the South of England.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural glazing or a related field, with a passion for innovative design and a commitment to excellence.

Background & Benefits 

This Technical Manager role provides the rare opportunity to build a benefits package tailored to your requirements. Agreed at the offer stage, you’ll propose benefits that align with your preferences, enabling you to shape a role that not only harmonizes with your work motivations but also resonates on a personal level.

As Technical Manager you will: 

  • Direct the technical team through the design, development and installation process of architectural glazing systems
  • Collaborate with sales and design teams to provide expert solutions in response to technical challenges
  • Provide training to team members, and offer technical advice and support to clients and contractors
  • Ensure all projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, complying with industry standards and regulations.

The successful Technical Manager will have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  • Proven experience in a technical management role, preferably in the architectural glazing industry
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Proficient in relevant software and technology.

Interested? 

Rubicon Recruitment Group are working with our client on an exclusive basis. We are committed to submitting suitable candidates for Technical Manager vacancy ASAP, so please apply quickly via this advert, or for more information call Dominika at Rubicon. 

Our team reviews every application. Please ensure your CV is submitted in Microsoft Word so that we can upload your details more easily to our system. If sent as a PDF, it will cause delays. 

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Welders & Fabricators

Welders and Fabricators – Dorset – Up to £18.50ph

Looking for an employer that appreciates you? Wanting to secure a new position offering progression in 2023? Needing to increase your income to contend with the cost of living?

Rubicon People are currently working with several reputable local businesses, looking to recruit for a number of welders and fabricators with any level of skill.

The employers we’re supporting are all based within Dorset and offering a range of shifts and rates of pay. Sectors include Defence, Aerospace, Marine and Oil to name a few.

Owing to the variety of positions on offer, we’d be keen to hear from welders and fabricators of all levels of skill from hobbyists through to time-served engineers.

Benefits may include:

  • 25 days of holiday + bank holidays
  • Monday – Friday hours with varying shift patterns (days, lates, nights etc) to suit your requirements
  • Flexi-time and shorter working week
  • Overtime available paid at a premium
  • Long-term career opportunity and permanent contract
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free parking

To be considered for these welder and fabricator roles you’ll need:

  • Previous welding (MIG or TIG) or fabricator experience from either a professional or hobbyist environment
  • Understanding of technical drawings and be able to interpret safety instructions, specifications, and manuals
  • High attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as a team
  • Residence within sensible distance to our customers’ site as relocations won’t be considered
  • Consistent work history and employers we can obtain references from

Interested?

For more information on our current welder and fabricator roles please give Joe a call on 01202 688555.  We’ll discuss what you’re looking for in your next job opportunity and will talk through the suitable jobs that match.

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Key words: welder, welding, fabricator, fabrication, fabricating, machining, machinists, engineering, engineer, production, manufacturing

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Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Ferndown | £40,000 pa

Are you passionate about operations, coordinating schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring that everything is operating like a well-oiled machine? You’ll be the glue that holds the team together, making sure that deadlines are met and customers are expectations are met.

Background and benefits

Rubicon’s exclusive client is an innovative and entrepreneurial distribution company which has experienced exponential growth that is expected to continue. They are looking for a driven and ambitious professional that will be the glue to ensure deadlines and met and customers are satisfied. You’ll also benefit from 22 days holiday (plus BH’s) and an annual bonus.

As Operations Manager, you’ll:

  • Lead and motivate a close-knit team of operations staff to ensure efficiency, productivity, and a positive working environment.
  • Manage the retail sales operations, aligning our processes with the retail partners to achieve SLAs/drive efficiency, overseeing customer services and managing retailer listings.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, implementing and enforcing best practices.
  • Manage inventory levels, procurement, and distribution to ensure optimal stock levels and minimise shortages or excesses.
  • Build supplier relationships including vendor onboarding ensuring all compliance requirements are met as well as ensuring all company, product and service information is accurate at all times.

As Operations Manager, you’ll be:

  • Experienced operations professional, ideally within ecommerce or a warehouse business
  • Proficient in IT software, specifically Microsoft Office, with data entry and analytical skills
  • Driven to meet deadlines, targets and have a strong desire to succeed
  • Able to prioritise task lists and work off your own initiative
  • Experienced in utilising WMS and ERP systems
  • Able to thrive and learn in an exciting, fast paced, collaborative environment

Interested?

Rubicon are committed to presenting candidates for this Operations Manager Vacancy ASAP. If you are interested, please apply directly to this advert, or call John or Grace at Rubicon.

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Dispatch & Shipping Co-Ordinator

Dispatch Co-Ordinator – £26k per annum –Edenbridge

Summary

An established business based in a central location are looking to expand the team. The business specialises in building, from scratch high value & high quality precision engineering units that are then dispatched globally.

Boasting an excellent retention record, this small, friendly, family feeling business offer security as well as a safe place to grow. This Dispatch role would suit individuals maybe looking to either progress there career or join a more intermate team.

The Job Part

As a Dispatch Co-Ordinator your role will be varied to say the least. Examples of specifics tasks include:

  • Packing, Picking and Shipping items to a high standard.
  • Being the final team member to see the item before it leaves for the customer, you’ll need to Visually Inspect the item for obvious issues.
  • Use the internal Computer System to log shipments, produce labels and generate costings.
  • Contact Suppliers (freight forwarders / shippers) to chase progress / status of packages.
  • Owing to the size of the team you’ll be expected to jump in elsewhere if required. Teamwork makes the dream work.
  • Forklift operating to help load shipments (license isn’t essential as can be trained)

The above is a flavor of what this Dispatch Co-Ordinator role has to offer.

The You Part

This Dispatch role would suit someone currently working in a similar position but wanting to progress. As advised above, owing to the size of the business you’ll be quickly take ownership of different tasks, becoming a big fish in a small pond within no time.

Below are some of the ‘ideals’ our customer is looking for. Don’t write yourself off if not all the boxes are ticked. Contact us to talk further.

  • Prior experience working with IT and on Computers
  • Previous experience working in a dispatch and shipping environment.
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Good numeracy & literacy skills
  • A desire to learn / progress
  • The ability work under pressure when required and multi-task

Your New Employer

Following a significant upturn in orders, our client is looking to ‘gear’ things up a notch and to increase the size of the shipping & dispatch team. The existing team work exceptionally well as a unit, collectively bringing a range of very specialist skills.

Other benefits include:

  • Off road parking
  • Overtime paid at X1.5 – lots of!!!
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • Extensive training

The Next Step:

Positions like this are few and far between – we’re expecting a huge response to this Dispatch position advert so please apply to this advert to be considered.

Commutable from Crawley, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Oxted, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Mars!

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Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Dorchester, £60,000

As Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in overseeing all financial activities, providing guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers the opportunity for someone with a strong financial background to contribute to the business decisions/success of the company.

Background and Benefits

You will work with a thriving, family-owned, technology business based in Dorset that will change the future of aerospace engineering. With over 50 people currently based in their beautiful offices in the heart of the Dorset countryside, the business is embarking on another stage of significant growth and is projected to double in size with revenues of £30million in the next 12 months.

As Finance Manager you will benefit from a flexible working environment, 33 days holiday (including BH), company pension, free parking. You will join a genuinely friendly and supportive working environment.

As Finance Manager your responsibilities will include:

  • Overall responsibility for monthly management accounts, year-end accounts pack, monthly reconciliations and reviewal of all VAT transactions
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Overseeing the Finance Assistant and reviewing their work
  • Monitoring the cashflow and updating on short-term and long-term forecasts
  • Keeping up to date with all R&D and IUK roles, tax legislation and accounting framework changes

As Finance Manager you will have:

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified (essential)
  • Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role, preferably in the technology or manufacturing sector
  • Prior experience of accounting treatment in work progress and long-term contracts (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices
  • Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Payroll experience
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Rubicon is working with this client on an exclusive basis and have committed to submitting suitable candidates for this Finance Manager vacancy quickly, so please apply via this advert, or for more information call Dominika or Amber at Rubicon.

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Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator, Poole, £25,000pa

Purpose

As a Logistics Coordinator for this manufacturing business, you will be a key member of the company, playing a vital role in the day to day picking, packing, and shipping to customers worldwide, ensuring the highest quality of service is delivered throughout.

As a Logistics Coordinator, you’ll benefit from a permanent contract from day 1, regular day shift hours Monday-Friday, free parking and employer’s pension.

Responsibilities

As a Logistics Coordinator, your responsibilities will include, although not limited to:

  • Generate accurate and timely quotations based on the specifications provided by the sales team.
  • Provide various quotes for the sales departments for collection of goods.
  • Ensure all export deliveries leave on time and are with the specific documentation.
  • Undertake all logistical administration functions to ensure on time delivery of sales orders.
  • Ensure comprehensive building maintenance schedule is delivered.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent facilities issues
  • Manage Internal facilities staff and external contractors

Background

As a Logistics Coordinator, you’ll have:

  • A high level of Logistics understanding
  • A proven track record of stores control within a busy, high parts usage operation with direct responsibility for, picking, packing, and logistics.
  • Experience in dealing with logistics companies, booking shipments and deliveries.
  • The ability to use Excel and Outlook and stock systems. Specific training will be provided as required in the use of the company’s stock management system.

Interested?

To show your interest in this Logistics Coordinator vacancy please call Aimee TODAY or apply to this advert with an up-to-date CV showing your relevant experience.

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Key words: logistics, despatch, coordinator, shipping

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Trainee Carpenter / Bench Joiner

Overview

Our successful, Dorset based client is in need of some additional support at their Poole based manufacturing unit. The business has seen significant growth over the last 18 months and have recently been awarded a large contract for which they are now looking to recruit.

Due to the nature of the current projects, we’re presently considering all levels of skill from entry to time served. They provide safe, friendly, and supportive working environments where you’ll have the opportunity to use and / or fine tune your Trainee Carpentry and Joinery skills.

As a Trainee Carpenter / Bench Joiner, you’ll be able to:

  • Read technical drawings to assemble wood products
  • Selecting the right tools, fixing methods and materials 
  • Building high quality products using a variety of traditional and modern techniques
  • Hit the floor running and be able to work unsupervised
  • Happily, join site teams throughout the fitting / installation stages

In return you’ll be offered:

  • A highly competitive salary
  • Overtime (paid at a premium)
  • Clean, tidy and professional working environment
  • Off road parking
  • Weekly pay
  • Enhanced holiday pay
  • Pension

If you’re interested in this Trainee Carpenter / Bench Joiner position then please apply to this advert or call Terry at Rubicon.

Our team guarantees complete confidentiality and will never submit candidates’ details or share them with a third party without first obtaining their permission.

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Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker, New Milton, £18ph

Overview

As a sheet metal worker you will be responsible for fabricating and repairing sheet metal products using a variety of tools and equipment. You will become a critical member of the company by ensuring the products made are of the highest standards of safety and quality. This role would suit a skilled sheet metal worker who is looking for a new opportunity within a prestigious company.

Employer

Rubicon People Partnership’s client are a leading supplier to the aerospace industry and are looking for a talented individual to join their fabrication department. Benefits for this sheet metal worker vacancy include:

  • 25 days of holiday plus the bank holidays
  • Overtime @ X1.5
  • Day shifts Monday to Thursday or Monday to Friday – whichever would suit you best!
  • Flexi-time available
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Insurance
  • Friendly work environment
  • Free parking

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a sheet metal worker will include:

  • Using hand and power tools to work with stainless steel and aluminium sheet metal
  • Stretching, shrinking and adjusting sheet metal components
  • Shaping over blocks and forms
  • Assembly of welded fabrications
  • Basic inspection of completed work
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
  • Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times
  • General housekeeping duties

Background

The successful sheet metal worker must have:

  • Previous sheet metal experience within the aerospace industry
  • Knowledge of raw materials and production techniques
  • High attention to detail and quality control
  • Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
  • Residence within sensible distance to our customers’ site as relocations won’t be considered
  • Consistent work history and employers we can obtain references from

Interested?

If you are interested in this sheet metal worker vacancy, apply to this advert directly with an up-to-date CV, or call Joe on 01202 688555 and I’ll talk you through the details.

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Key words: sheet metal worker, metal working, sheet metal, fitting, mechanical assembly, assembling, fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, production

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Sales Administrator

Sales Administrator, Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid, £25,000

As Sales Administrator you will be playing a pivotal role within an industrial team providing excellent administration support. Additionally, you’ll handle customer inquiries via email and phone, create back-order reports, generate basic quotations, and provide administrative assistance to the external sales teams.

Benefits of a Sales Administrator:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working and flexitime program to support work-life balance (once passed probation)
  • Modern offices
  • FREE PARKING

As a Sales Administrator you will be:

  • Set up customers on internal systems and process orders efficiently
  • Maintain proactive communication with customers regarding order status
  • Handle customer inquiries via email and telephone, providing exceptional service
  • Create and manage back-order reports
  • Support external sales teams with administrative tasks

As a Sales Administrator you will have:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
  • Previous experience in a similar administrative role, with a focus on customer service.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.

If you are looking for a new role as a Sales Administrator apply today and get in touch with John at the office team at Rubicon.

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