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The Work Shop are currently working with an award winning design company dealing with retailers across the globe to supply bespoke, innovative and eye catching packaging products within the food sector.
They are looking to bring on board a creative designer / illustrator to join their art team to brainstorm new product concepts, create high quality flat and 3D Visuals, mock up's and finished artwork.
Skills Required for Creative Illustrator: -
- Creative and versatile illustrator / artist.
- Proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Able to develop new ideas.
- Must be able to draw free hand but most importantly use a digital pen on Mac.
- Digital illustration.
- A genuine passion for innovative and inventive design.
Job Features
| Job Category | Operations |
| Salary | £DOE |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 1899/8 |
A specialist supplier and installer of fire door products, providing service nationwide to residential care, social housing and retirement living sectors has an exciting opportunity to work alongside the general manager and company owner joining a successful sales team and further growing the business. This is a commercially focused, office-based sales role responsible for converting inbound enquiries, developing existing client accounts and driving recurring service and installation revenue.
The successful candidate will play a key part in growing the company’s annual servicing and maintenance offering, increasing repeat business and maximising the lifetime value of the customer base.
Responsibilities of the Internal Sales Executive:
- Manage and respond to inbound enquiries promptly and professionally
- Call and develop current lists of generated leads
- Qualify opportunities and identify appropriate installation or service solutions
- Prepare and issue quotations
- Proactively follow up quotations to maximise conversion rates
- Manage a portfolio of existing customers
- Identify opportunities to introduce annual servicing and maintenance plans
- Re-engage previous installation clients to secure repeat business
- Build long-term client relationships to increase customer lifetime value
- Promote annual servicing and compliance plans
- Identify upgrade and cross-sell opportunities
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline tracking
- Monitor quotation pipeline and sales performance metrics
- Has proven B2B internal sales or account management experience
- Is confident, professional and consultative in approach
- Can identify and develop opportunities within an existing customer base
- Is organised and capable of managing multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £28000 - £32000 DOE |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7895/2 |
We have partnered with an established manufacturing company based in West Wellow, near Romsey. Due to recently securing a contract with a global technology company, our client is now looking to recruit an experienced Fabrication Manager to join their growing team.
Candidates with experience as a Production Manager, Fabrication Supervisor, or Production Team Lead may also find this role an excellent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities of Fabrication Manager:
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Managing and monitoring KPIs
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Developing, training, and supporting staff
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Maintaining and overseeing production schedules
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Handling conflict management and team leadership
This role will involve managing a team of approximately 15 fabricators, so strong production experience and operational leadership skills are essential. The position will also involve the use of hand tools, therefore relevant hands-on professional experience is required.
Due to the location in West Wellow, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity within an established and growing company, please submit your CV or get in touch with The Work Shop for more details.
Keywords:
Welder, Plastic, Data Centres, Team Lead, Supervisor, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Romsey, West Wellow, Production Manager, Fabrication Supervisor, Production Team Lead, Fabrication Manager
Job Features
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
| Salary | Upto £40,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | // |
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Customer Support Administrator to provide essential support across customer service, scheduling, logistics, and general administration. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities efficiently, and is committed to delivering excellent internal and external service.
Key Responsibilities of the Customer Support Administrator:
- Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and other channels.
- Provide timely updates and resolutions to customer issues.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and feedback.
- Manage internal documentation and filing systems.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and support materials.
- Organise works and service schedules.
- Maintain calendars and ensure timely communication of changes.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist with planning and tracking deliveries and maintenance jobs.
- Liaise with suppliers and service partners to ensure timely execution.
- Maintain accurate records for invoicing purposes
- Ensure all information is collated ready for invoicing
- Previous experience in a customer service or administrative support role.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and self-motivated.
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
- A team player with a proactive approach.
Job Features
| Job Category | Office & Administration |
| Salary | £28000 - £30000 |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 6238/17 |
Our client a long established manufacturing company based close to Romsey are currently looking to recruit for a General Sales Manager (Technical)
Purpose of General Sales Manager (Technical):
To promote the company, its products and services, ensuring a level of sales to meet the company budget and objectives.
Main Job Requirements General Sales Manager (Technical):
- To identify and actively pursue sales opportunities and secure orders for DMS products. This will include quotations, tenders, customer liaison and all sales activities for distributors and customers based through the UK.
- Achieve growth and hit sales targets.
- Design and implement strategic business plans that expand the customer base and ensure continuous strong presence.
- Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies and programmes.
- Support/develop distribution channels.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Identify and bring to market new products.
- Attendance will be required at Exhibitions where necessary.
- Recruiting, KPI setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
- Manage the sales team and all sales/marketing activities Team
- Preparation of literature
- Web Site Updates
- Social Media updates
- Exhibitions
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £60000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 4860/2 |
Are you a commercially savvy supplier management professional who thrives on building strong relationships, driving savings, and delivering innovative product strategies?
Our client is a fast-paced, global solutions provider famous for their fantastic customer service and end-to-end solutions - they help customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
Due to their continued growth, they are looking for a Supplier & Category Manager to join their forward-thinking team and help shape the future of their supplier partnerships, own-brand growth, and sustainability goals.
What you’ll be doing as Category Manager:
- Lead supplier management including supplier scoping, right-sizing, risk management, ESG and compliance oversight.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure the best pricing and rebate deals.
- Develop a deep understanding of managed categories, creating annual category strategy packs with execution plans for GP improvement, savings, and consolidation.
- Manage slow-moving stock and backlog with clear reduction strategies.
- Lead price negotiations, track savings, and ensure delivery against personal and team KPIs.
- Drive Own Brand product development and scaling, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring an effective, sustainable supply base.
- Deliver new product developments and customer projects from R&D through to launch, including data sheets, tech packs, and quality control.
- Work closely with our ESG team to ensure suppliers and products align with carbon neutral goals.
- Ensure data and compliance information is accurate and up-to-date across all product systems.
- Represent the business in customer meetings, presenting updates on product projects and pushing through new opportunities.
- Support with tenders, including compliance, pricing, and written submissions.
- Collaborate with Marketing on Own Brand strategies and product messaging.
- Monthly profit share bonus scheme
- Company sick pay
- Free onsite parking
- Perks at Work scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- And so much more!!
Job Features
| Job Category | Purchasing |
| Salary | £45000 |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 1882/29 |
Our client is an established and reputable property group with branches across the UK. Are you seeking a company committed to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the UK property market? If you are looking to grow your career with a market leading company that offers progression this opportunity is for you.
We are looking for an extremely motivated, and career driven assistant sales manager with experience in the current sales market with a proven track record for securing new business with listing and valuation experience.
Duties for Assistant Sales Manager will include:
- Grow volume of new sales business and income production to the branch
- Appraisal and instruction of residential sales properties
- Identify other potential business opportunities and ensure referral to the appropriate division
- Accountable quality of customer care
- Register, qualify and manage applicants
- Arrange and conduct viewing appointments
- To work in accordance with all legal obligations without exception
- Maintain up to date knowledge of available properties
- To implement effective canvassing and marketing strategies
- Develop the core business in the branch
- Assist with the management of the team
- Previous experience within a Senior Sales position, with a proven track record in securing new business
- Listing & valuation experience
- Excellent sales ability
- High level of customer service skills
- Good telephone manner and positive attitude
- The ability to negotiate
- Tenacity and be a self-starter with the drive to succeed
- Ability to build and nurture trusted relationships at all levels
- Be responsive to change
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £28000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7027/1 |
Our client is an established and reputable property group with branches across the UK. Are you seeking a company committed to professionalism, client satisfaction and expertise in the UK property market? If you are looking to grow your career with a market leading company that offers progression this opportunity is for you.
We are looking for an extremely motivated, and career driven assistant sales manager with experience in the current sales market with a proven track record for securing new business with listing and valuation experience.
Duties for Assistant Sales Manager will include:
- Grow volume of new sales business and income production to the branch
- Appraisal and instruction of residential sales properties
- Identify other potential business opportunities and ensure referral to the appropriate division
- Accountable quality of customer care
- Register, qualify and manage applicants
- Arrange and conduct viewing appointments
- To work in accordance with all legal obligations without exception
- Maintain up to date knowledge of available properties
- To implement effective canvassing and marketing strategies
- Develop the core business in the branch
- Assist with the management of the team
- Previous experience within a Senior Sales position, with a proven track record in securing new business
- Listing & valuation experience
- Excellent sales ability
- High level of customer service skills
- Good telephone manner and positive attitude
- The ability to negotiate
- Tenacity and be a self-starter with the drive to succeed
- Ability to build and nurture trusted relationships at all levels
- Be responsive to change
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £28000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7027/2 |
The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for a well-established metal distributor as a Quality Coordinator position based in Longbridge B31 has become available.
The Benefits of the Quality Coordinator (Logistics):
- Salary – up to £40k for the right candidate.
- Longbridge office
- Office based - 5 days per week. 8:30am – 5pm
- 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
- Pension – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service – max 8%)
- Flexitime (enables an employee to accrue up to 1 day per month and use/take up to 1 day per month - or split the time as half days)
- Life assurance and income protection after 3 months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24hr GP service
- Discount portal
- Free car parking
- Management of non-conforming material, product and interpretation of material specifications
- Maintaining the supplier rejections database, issuing NCRs and following up on Supplier credits and RCCA
- Maintaining the customer complaints database and ensuring timely review and close out
- Responsibility for the Root Cause, Corrective action process relating to internal process failures including organisation of meetings, initiation of investigations, collation and production of 8D reports and reporting to customers and senior management
- Responsibility for the maintenance and update of the Quality Inspection equipment calibration system
- Responsibility for Quality management system internal audits - set audit schedules in agreement with Head of Dept, conduct internal audits, follow up on audit completion and ensure close out of findings and actions
- Lead for customer audits and related corrective actions
- Lead in Third Party audits and related corrective actions
- Production of daily, weekly and monthly statistics with associated Quality data analysis as required and reporting of such to the Dept Head in a timely manner
- Preparation of the System Review reports for monthly meetings including metrics and actions
- Setting and leading annual Management Review meetings
- Management systems awareness training
- Knowledge about Quality systems management ISO9001, AS9100 and ISO19443
- Technical knowledge about material specifications
- Qualified and experienced Internal auditor preferable
- Computer literate with experience of excel and associated data processes
- Data analysis, interpretation, interrogation & problem solving
- Knowledge & experience of RCCA methods
- Knowledge about Environmental management systems (ISO14001), and H&S Management systems (ISO45001) - will be an additional asset
Job Features
| Job Category | Operations |
| Salary | £40,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 3788/29 |
