My client are well established in the design and manufacture of High Pressure Gas Control, Measurement and Analysing Equipment for the Worldwide market. They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager. This position is a Field-Based/Home-Based position, selling the range of products and services, covering a territory of the South East & South West of England, and Wales. Skills & Experienced Required: Background in Sales Management. Previous experience of Sales within the Utilities (Gas, Electric) industry is essential. A proven record in external Field Sales. The ability to develop relationships and sales via the Internet and phone is essential. A relevant degree (eg. Engineering or Business Administration) or equivalent, would be an advantage. Export Sales background preferred. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent research skills, report writing skills and presentation skills are essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a pro-active, self motivated approach. Must be eager to develop a diverse customer base, with a multi-segment, multi-product approach. Commercial and budgetary awareness is essential, together with excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Experience of working in a home-based sales role is a major advantage. The Role: The purpose of the role is to promote and develop the sales of Gas Control Systems throughout Wales and the South of England. The role is predominantly an Account Management role, with on-going responsibility for new business development. The emphasis will be on Consultative Sales (primarily application knowledge), customer support (including the interpretation of customer specifications and producing quotations, building relationships and securing increasing spend from current accounts. Main customers are likely to be gas utilities, construction contractors and developers. The role may also involve some overseas travel, in particular to The Middle East and India.

Health and Safety Officer Salary: £30k to £40k + BONUS SCHEME Location: UK Wide The company are the UK leader in the manufacture of Heavy Industrial machinery for the Construction Industry. The company has doubled their workforce in the past 18 months and are continuing to win new projects throughout the country. Because of this company growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Officer with site experience. The position is an excellent opportunity for any Health and Safety professional within the construction industry. You will have a minimum NEBOSH Diploma and a strong safety background, combined with working knowledge of CDM 2007 regulations and membership of IOSH or equivalent. You will provide accurate and specific advice on all Health and Safety matters on a variety of construction projects, covering all aspects within the new CDM regulations. You will be expected to provide a comprehensive, accurate and cost effective service for a variety of clients. As this is a role involving meeting clients face to face you should be a confident communicator, passionate about health and safety, with the ability to enthuse and influence clients with the construction safety message. Interested applicants please forward a copy of your CV details to beverley.reavill@syntaxtech.com (Agy)

My client is the leading manufacturer of composite materials and components for aerospace, motor racing, sports and leisure industries throughout the world. Due to expansion in their Materials Division, a new opportunity exists for a resourceful and committed individual to join the Process Development Team. The Role: You will report to the Operations Manager and you will provide a key link between Research & Development and production, through the establishment of manufacturing procedures for the manufacture of composite materials with newly developed epoxy thermoset resin systems. Assisting with the continued improvement and development of prepreg manufacturing processes within Advanced Composite Materials, looking to reduce scrap levels, improve yields and efficiency. Playing a major role in the design and specification of capital equipment purchases, including detailed discussion with supplier, commissioning and preparation of works instructions, prior to handover to production. You will have: A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science and will ideally have several years experience in the manufacture or development of preimpregnated materials in the composites or allied industry. Experience of introducing and working to procedures that meet the standards demanded of an international, high technology company operating to AS9000 accreditation. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Person Specification Essential Skills Excellent communication skills Proven ability to solve problems, understand cause and effect Computer literate, working knowledge of Word, Excel, Project Excellent literacy and numeracy Desirable Skills Use of AutoCAD Essential Experience 5 years industrial experience working in process development/improvement Experience of coating, laminating or similar batch production Experience of working to and introducing procedures to meet ISO9001 and AS9000 Desirable Experience Experience of prepreg manufacture or use of composite materials Experience of quality standard TS16949 Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Specification of production equipment using tools such as FMEA Risk assessments and Health & Safety Commissioning of new production equipment Essential Qualifications Further education to HNC/HND in engineering or chemistry Desirable Qualifications Educated to degree level in engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering or material science Personal - Essential Holds current driving licence Good dexterity, shows a desire to get hands dirty, not afraid to go onto shop floor to demonstrate how the job should be done, practical Personable - Desirable Lives local To apply please forward your CV and salary requirements to laura.lee@syntaxtech.com