Current Opportunities

My client is a leading Telecoms Solutions Provider who specialises in the manufacture of Fibre, Blown Fibre Tubing and Ducting systems for the telecoms sector as well as Drainage, Water and Power Sectors. This is a global business based in the Scottish Border with a strong reputation for delivering excellent results to their customers. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to join the UK Sales team within the business’ Duct Systems product range within the Power Sector. The role involves working closely with customers, distributors, operations and all relevant departments within the business to deliver effective sales and account management in the North England region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing, reputable organisation who supports their employees to further their career. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sales Account Management in conjunction with customer base including distribution partners and contractors.
• Establish, drive and maintain customer relationships with a focus on maximising and realising sales target.
• Sales reporting and marketing activities.
• Technical field support and new business development. 

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience within an external sales role.
• Knowledge of the UK civils market place and customer base, preferably within the Power or Telecom sectors.
• Demonstrable ability to effectively manage a simultaneous range of diverse activities.
• A practical level headed individual with strong sales and account management ability.
• A structured approach to problem solving based on the utilisation of data.
• Demonstrable experience working closely with customers.
• Full Drivers Licence.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Head of Operations within a leading Contract Development and GMP Manufacturing Organisation in the ever-evolving field of Biologics and Regenerative Medicine.

As a commercially structured operation, the company displays considerable ambition in both leading the market and in building an effective physical model to meet the demand that is envisaged.

This Edinburgh-based company operates at the leading edge of therapeutic discovery providing services for companies involved in European and US clinical trials.

This position will be responsible for Process Development (both internal and external), Health and Safety, Facilities and Client Management, as well as delivering on manufacturing in compliance with all necessary regulations and legislation and in line with Good Manufacturing Practice.

This role will be heavily involved in project managing the planned transfer of all manufacturing to a new purpose-built facility whilst also sustaining the delivery of manufacturing commitments with customers.

This individual will be key to the business and its success in striving to achieve the 5-year growth plan that has been mapped out for the company. Subsequently, this opportunity presents significant potential for progression further down the line.

Qualifications:

• An honours degree in a relevant life science or equivalent qualification.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Extensive experience and a proven track record in a senior operations role, as part of a site or business management team in the Biologics manufacturing industry or related field.
• GMP experience is essential and good working knowledge of GMP clean rooms.
• Understanding of biological systems is essential.

My client is a leading Telecoms Solutions Provider who specialises in the manufacture of Fibre, Blown Fibre Tubing and Ducting systems for the telecoms sector as well as Drainage, Water and Power Sectors, we are a manufacturer with a global presence based in the Scottish Border, they have a strong reputation for delivering excellent results to their customers.

The Operations /Factory Manager will have a demonstrable track record of achievement and ideally be familiar/experienced in manufacturing of products similar in nature to the process of extrusion. Ideally the Operations /Factory Manager should have had some experience of P&L, budget control, manufacturing performance, new product introduction/design and costing. This position would also suit an ambitious and capable middle manager who is ready to take the next step.

The company has an excellent reputation for supporting our employees and this represents an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing, reputable organisation. The Operations /Factory Manager will take a senior position at the main facility in the Scottish Borders with the responsibility to lead and develop a close team whilst ensuring the company's products are the best in the industry.

The Operations / Factory Manager's Key responsibilities include

• Managing daily operations within the Factory.

• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of production operations.

• Implementing new procedures/products.

• P&L/Product costing responsibility.

• Staff management and development.

• Training new employees.

• Developing new business opportunities/products.

• Ensuring KPI and Revenue targets are met.

• Reporting.

• Any other ad hoc duties.

• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure communications with customers (internal/external) are of the highest standard.

Key skills

• Managing people in a production environment of reasonable scale (£25million +).

• Lean or Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.

• Leadership and team work skills.

• Ability to communicate with customers and all levels of staff in a professional and responsive manner.

• Ability to develop and implement new procedures and products with good understanding of manufacturing costing.

• Problem solving and conflict management skills.

• Negotiation skills and ability to build relationships

• Quality focus

This is a role with a leading development and manufacturing organisation operating at the leading edge of discovery providing services for companies involved in European and US clinical trials. 

Based in Edinburgh, this rapidly growing business are looking for a GMP Production Technician to help support their future growth. 

The GMP Production Technician will be responsible for supporting the production activities for the company’s contract manufacturing operation. This support role will involve performing a number of clean room housekeeping activities in addition to: 

• Performing controlled cleaning of laboratories, clean room facility and equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures
• Performing stock checks of production consumables and materials
• Placing and processing purchase orders and checking documentation
• Processing and disposal of biological laboratory waste
• Assisting GMP Production Scientists during processing, including labelling of vials, recording data, transferring materials into the production area.
• Processing clean room garments and lab coats for laundry
• Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures 

Candidates for this role must also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to core values:

• Passionate about Customer Satisfaction
• Able to support a ‘one team’ approach
• A great communicator
• Accountable for their work 

The ideal candidate will also have: 

• Good computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in effectively communicating with customers

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Officer within a leading Contract Development and GMP Manufacturing Organisation in the ever-evolving field of Biologics and Regenerative Medicine. 

This Edinburgh-based company operates at the leading edge of therapeutic discovery providing services for companies involved in European and US clinical trials. 

This role of Supply Chain Technician will provide support to the Supply Chain and Production team with regard to the management of raw materials procured in support of GMP manufacture and suppliers, planning, logistics and distribution. 

The ideal candidate will have had an introduction to Supply Chain and experience in purchasing and warehousing within a manufacturing environment.

 Some responsibilities are detailed below:

 Specific Responsibilities 

• Maintain appropriate stock levels of all general consumables.
• Manage deliveries of materials from warehouse receipt and transfer through to release.
• Liaise with Suppliers to ensure all required documentation for delivered products is available when required.
• Work with the Production and Supply Chain departments to maintain the day to day procurement activities including planning delivery timetables, stock control and planning schedules.
• Ensure accurate BOM are maintained for all current processes.
• Assist in distributing products to clinical trial sites in accordance with Good Distribution Practice.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, clients and contractors that facilitate the smooth flow of our CMO services.
• Assist as required with customs clearance of imported supplies, materials and equipment.
• Procurement of required products, including checking orders against incoming deliveries to ensure quick payment of supplier invoices.
  
  

The company is embarking upon an exciting journey of growth and is looking to fully support and develop its employees to ensure future career progression.

My client is a leading Contract Development and GMP Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) in the evolving field of biologics and regenerative medicine. This Edinburgh-based company operates at the leading edge of therapeutic discovery providing services for companies involved in European and US clinical trials.

Significant growth has led to the formation of the Facilities Engineer role, providing an opportunity for the right individual to develop the position and provide a key support service.

The Facilities Engineer will support the entire operation in maintaining facilities and equipment to meet the needs of the business.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained to meet operational demands and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Working with contractors and equipment providers to provide onsite facilities support
• Establish a program to bring facility and equipment maintenance activities in-house as appropriate
• Completion and review of GMP documentation
• Perform and co-ordinate regular PAT testing of equipment.
• Training staff in facility and equipment procedures both operational and safety

Skills and Experience

• Relevant industry experience within a GMP environment, and appropriate engineering / scientific qualification
• NEBOSH qualifications
• Experience in a TPM-led environment
• Maintenance, repair and calibration of lab/manufacturing equipment experience
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation
• Handling investigations and carrying out audits

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent administration and record keeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a desire to continually develop and improve our processes
• Determination to succeed and deliver results
• Ability to learn and share knowledge with management and the wider team

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the role within the organisation as the company continues this period of significant growth. The job offers attractive salary and benefits.

This is a role with a leading development and manufacturing organisation operating at the leading edge of discovery providing services for companies involved in European and US clinical trials.

Based in Edinburgh, this rapidly growing business are looking for a Production Technician Team Leader to help support their future growth by managing a small and growing team.

The team of Production Technician's are responsible for supporting the production activities for the company’s contract manufacturing operation and involves performing a number of clean room housekeeping activities in addition to:

• Performing controlled cleaning of laboratories, clean room facility and equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures
• Performing stock checks of production consumables and materials
• Placing and processing purchase orders and checking documentation
• Processing and disposal of biological laboratory waste
• Assisting GMP Production Scientists during processing, including labelling of vials, recording data, transferring materials into the production area
• Processing clean room garments and lab coats for laundry
• Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

This role will be hands-on whilst being the go-to person responsible for the team within the cleanroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working within a GMP production environment or similar controlled scientific environment
• Good computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in effectively communicating with customers

If you have a background in leadership and production then this could be the role for you!