My client is a leading Telecoms Solutions Provider based in the heart of the Scottish Borders. They are a global leader in the manufacturing of Blown Fibre technology and have a strong reputation for delivering excellent results to their customers. The organisation recognises that data and applications that collect, collate, manage, interrogate and disseminate data have a critical role in the future success of the business.

They strive to have the right business systems management structure in place to offer continual support, development and improvements to their business systems and to provide insight into the organisation's data.

The post holder will support the business’s vision of developing, delivering and deploying group-wide information management and technology applications and solutions which drive business transformation, efficiency and improved services for customers.

Candidate Specification: 

• Deliver customer and employee focused systems with dynamic, mobile solutions designed to engage staff and increase interaction with our computer systems
  
• Responsible for the full life cycle of business systems to be implemented into this leading manufacturing company

• Demonstrable success in integrating solutions from multiple vendors so that benefits have been derived from using data as an asset

• Experience of implementing complex ERP systems into a manufacturing environment 

• Understanding of manufacturing business processes

• A high standard of proficiency and experience in Enterprise IT Systems (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)

• Evidence of experience managing multiple applications in an organisation of a similar size

• Hand-on and engaging individual with excellent technical know-how, who will help drive the devlopment of core business systems to transform the company to become a data-driven organisation 

10 January 2020

10 January 2020

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.

10 January 2020

10 January 2020

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

28 November 2019

10 January 2020

I have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Engineer to join a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic instruments within medical devices, telecommunications, optical communications, defence and scientific sectors.

Currently, the company is a combination of low volume development orders combined with an increasing number of new products entering into running manufacture following qualification in customer’s products. This Scottish business is growing rapidly and is ramping up production following a move to a larger facility last year.

The company are seeking an Optical Engineer to join their product development team and report directly to the Head of Product Development . This role will develop new products and support their transfer into production whilst acting as a key technical interface to customers and partners.

The role encompasses extensive technical work and project management with further responsibilities detailed below:

• Analysis of customer requirements and generation of product specification
• Design and test of optical components and systems, optical system modelling
• Optimisation of design for performance and manufacturability
• Development of software tools for product design and test analysis
• Ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Ensuring projects follow the current guideline on planning, delivery and reporting
• Providing technical support and coaching for new team members
• Advice on process capability requirements to support high product performance and yield

Experience:

• A strong Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Design, Optics/Lasers or a related field
• Experience in design and modelling of optical elements
• Understanding of laser beam characteristics
• Paraxial design, Gaussian beam propagation, diffraction analysis
• Design and modelling in ZEMAX or similar

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of optical test methods
• Numerical analysis of data for performance modelling and optimisation using Matlab or similar

Ultimately, this is an opportunity for a driven engineer who is ready to be part of a company at the cutting edge of what’s possible.

28 November 2019

10 January 2020

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Head of Quality Assurance within a leading Contract Development and GMP Manufacturing Organisation in the 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.

The Head of QA sits within the company’s leadership team and will ensure strategic and developmental decisions can be made on issues of quality and regulatory matters. Initially reporting to the COO, we are looking for an effective leader to motivate and develop the QA team in the ever-evolving field of Precision Medicine. The primary function of this role is to further develop the Quality Management System and manage the QA requirement of the company, including leading the team. This role will ensure that all manufacturing fully complies with GMP and various regulatory legislations.

This is an exciting position within the leadership team of an expanding company that involves liaising with clients and being a key contributor to the development of the business and ultimately its continued success.

28 November 2019

10 January 2020

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.

28 November 2019

10 January 2020