Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd

28/03/2022

16/06/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are seeking an experienced, dedicated and professional Recruitment Consultant to join their Leicester branch.

Established in 1974, today we are the oldest recruitment agency based on Leicester's High Street. Privately owned and family run, ensuring both candidates and clients received an outstanding, transparent and highly efficient service is at the heart of all we do.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 17:00pm (30 minutes for lunch)

Ideally we are seeking someone with previous experience of working in the recruitment industry able to join our growing team in Leicester city centre.

Your primary responsibility will be in attracting candidates for jobs and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with our clients. You'll build positive relationships in order to gain a better understanding of our clients recruitment needs and requirements.

We are seeking someone with proven experience of attracting candidates by drafting advertising copy for use in a range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals. You'll screen candidates, interview them, run background checks and finally match them to ideal job roles.

You also be required to provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

You are the vital link between clients and candidates. The role is demanding, diverse and involves:

• using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from client companies
• visiting clients to build and develop positive relationships with them
• developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, their work culture and environment
• advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, such as newspapers, websites and magazines
• using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships
• headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work
• using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy
• receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client
• requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client
• briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question
• preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable applicants
• organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client
• informing candidates about the results of their interviews
• negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates
• offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression
• working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated
• reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes.

Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Elisabeth Best for consideration.

12/02/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are seeking an experienced for a Flexi FLT Driver client based in Lutterworth.

Shift: 6am - 14:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Start date: Immediate

This is a temporary post offering a permanent contract to the candidate displaying the right attributes.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid / in-date Flexi FLT licence and previous experience in a similar job role.

Our client is a manufacturer and market leader in their area of expertise and are recognised and trusted worldwide.

We are seeking a reliable and committed individual seeking to be part of a family company offering the right candidate job security and employment stability.

Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Dagmara for review.

Please note, we are only able to contact applicants whose work history and skill set demonstrate the key attributes sought by our client.

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are acting as an employment business and as such will hold your data on our system for a minimum of 12 months and you may be considered and contacted regarding future work based opportunities within our business.

04/02/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are seeking professional and experience Production Technician / Panel Wirer for a client based in Coalville.

This is a temporary to permanent post offering an immediate start.

Temporary to Permanent duration is 12 weeks.

Worknight Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 h per week (with overtime available).

The ideal candidate must have previous Control Panel Wiring experience and come from a manufacturing/production background. You must have the ability to think logically, be able to work from schematic drawings, have good communication skills, be willing to be decisive and make decisions and be a team player.

The successful candidate will produce a range of water treatment systems, test them and occasionally assist installation engineers on site

The job includes:

Control panel wiring
Plastic pipework
Various light mechanical engineering and electrical fitting
Full product testing
The ideal candidate will:

Have electrical experience including panel wiring/electrical fault finding
Be qualified to 18th edition
Have a good general knowledge of light engineering and electro/mechanical engineering practices
Work well as part of a team
The ability to meet deadlines
Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Dagmara Kruczkowska.

03/02/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd. are seeking an experienced and highly proficient Production Manager for a client based in Leicestershire.

This is a permanent post.

The successful candidate will be reporting directly into the Managing Director.

Previous experience within the construction and joinery is advantageous but not essential.

This role is open to an individual with strong leadership skills required to take on day the day-to-day management of a production team of bench joiners, sprayers and machine operatives. The role is well suited to an experienced manufacturing and production professional with at least 2 years’ experience within a manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be required to role model safety standards in our clients factory / workshop and ensure team members are doing so too.

The role is available for an immediate start.

The core working hours are: 07:30am – 16:00pm Monday – Friday. You should expect to work at least 40 – 45 hours most weeks as working hours can be affect by product demand and are subject to change during busy periods.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the daily and weekly work schedule is visible and fixed.
Set daily performance targets and manage performance against targets
Ensuring all drawings, programmes and materials are available when needed.
Lead daily production and ensure work is completed within budget.
Facilitate learning and continuous improvement of productivity and quality amongst the factory / warehouse team.
Health and Safety compliance and improvement within the factory.
Quality control.
Responsible for motivating the team towards better productivity and sustaining positive team morale.
Working with other members of the management team to win new work and deliver projects successful to clients.
Checking and maintaining equipment including general servicing and making any recommendations as required.

The ideal candidate will bring to the role the following:

Strong leadership and communication skills.
Planning and organisational skills.
A strong personality who is driven to motivate others.
Ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet deadlines.
Good problem solving skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Have an excellent rate of attendance.

Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Elisabeth Best for review

21/01/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are recruiting for an experienced and reliable Telesales Executive for a client based in Leicester.



Start Date: January 2021.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday. 8.30am – 17.00pm.

Office based, with option for working remotely.



We are on the search for a Telesales Executive to join our small, but growing sales team.



The successful candidate will be targeting our existing client base along with new customers from provided data, this person will look to sell a range of our services to meet customer requirements.

About you:

Previous telesales/sales experience
Used to making in excess of 80 calls per day
Effective communicator, good listener and strong influencing skills
Proven sales ability
Self-motivated with a personal desire to succeed
Understands CRM’s and their importance to the wider business.
Target driven
Uses own initiative to solve problems


The Package:

£10.25 per hour, up to £21k Basic salary if offered a full-time contract
Uncapped commission
Profit share scheme after 12 months employment
Pension scheme


Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Dagmara Kruczkowska.

20/01/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd. are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Home's Manager for a residential homes setting based in Northamptonshire.

Hours per week: Full-time (in accordance with the shift and rota system, including weekends).

We are currently looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the rewards and challenges of working with looked after vulnerable people.

Successful candidate will ensure that the team provides the highest quality care and therapeutic support to the young people at the Homes.

Duties and responsibilities:

Participates fully in the rota as part of the care team.
To include: care and domestic duties, accompanying young people to school and supporting them during the day as part of the team, night time sleeping-in duties.
Takes charge of the day-to-day management of the Home in the absence of the Registered Manager, as agreed.
While on duty makes entries in young people’s records, diaries and reports as necessary, strictly in accordance with company policies.
Exercises vigilance in respect of Health and Safety matters, promptly reporting all hazards and/or remedying them where appropriate. Works in such a manner as to minimise unnecessary risks to self or to others.
Operates at all times in accordance with contents of the Total Care Matters policy folder, as amended locally, with particular reference to Young Person Protection, Equal Opportunities, Complaints and Behaviour Policies.

ABOUT YOU:

At least 2 years experience in Children’s residential care,
Full driving license with access to own transport.
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Must be willing to work towards level 5 in Leadership and Management.
Flexible to work on shift and sleeps in shifts.
BENEFITS:

Market leading rates of pay with additional over time & sleep-in enhancements.
Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Management Diploma and progress as Registered Manager
Extensive in-house training
Flexible working hours

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Dagmara Kruczkowska or email your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

06/01/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd. are recruiting for an experienced and professional Stock Controller for a client based in Lutterworth.

This is temporary ongoing position, may become permanent for the right candidate.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 14.00pm – 22.00pm (while training the shift will be 06.00am-14.00pm.).

As a Stock Controller, you play a key part in the success of our client operations. Working behind the scenes your skills help keep our Warehouse running smoothly, which endeavour to make our Operations team run efficiently – ensuring they provide an excellent service to our valuable customers.

Duties will involve:

To maintain enough levels of stock to run the Operations Centre, including uniforms and protective clothing.
To issue and receive back in, stock needed, and stock returned against drivers’ routes.
To maintain manual issue and manual receipt records.
To maintain all records relating to the sale of Vend consumables.
To carry out & log periodic stock takes.
To keep stock areas and warehouse clean


HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Dagmara Kruczkowska or email your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

06/01/2021

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd. are recruiting for an experienced Flexi Forklift Drivers who has gained previous experience in similar role.

Work Location: Lutterworth.

This is a Temp to Perm Position, so will be a permanent position at the end for the right candidate.

Candidate must be available to work below shifts:

Monday to Friday 06.00am – 14.00pm
Monday to Friday: 14.00pm – 22.00pm

To be a successful candidate:

You will have a valid counterbalance licence and Flexi license as well as recent practical experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Dagmara Kruczkowska or email your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

22/12/2020

Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd Temporary division is currently recruiting for excellent customer service advisors/administrators to work from home on a 6 month temporary contract.

Pay Rate – £9.00 Per Hour.

Shifts Available:

Shift 1: Monday – Saturday 06.45 – 00.15 – 37.5 hours per week
Shift 2: Tuesday – Saturday 00.15 – 08.15 – 37.5 hours per week
Shift 3: Saturday & Sundays: 08.15 – 16.15 – 15.5 hours per week
Shift 4: Saturday & Sunday: 16.15 – 00.15 – 15.5 hours per week
Shift 5: Sunday & Monday 00.15 – 08.15 – 15.5 hours per week


Skills Required:

Good level of secondary education
Fast and accurate computer keyboard skills
Numerate with good verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate including excel and outlook
Excellent customer service and admin skills

Person Specification:

Be capable of operating effectively as a team member
Reliable and flexible
Ability to prioritise
Polite and courteous manner
Professional attitude
Attention to detail
Ability to Multi-task
Confident and assertive

You must be available to start on Monday 4th January for online training which will be for 2 days during office hours and ready to go live on Wednesday 6th January.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and successful well established organisation. There are plenty of opportunities for continued career progression and the training is excellent.

Apply online or contact [email protected] or call the Northampton Office to discuss further.

All applications are dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Due to the large applicant response to internet advertisements, only successful candidates will be contacted within 7 – 14 days. Thank you in advance for your application.

This vacancy is being advertised on the behalf of Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd who are operating as an employment business.

Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd is one of the longest established and most successful privately owned employment companies in the East Midlands. Founded in 1974 the original office in Leicester quickly gained such an excellent reputation that a branch in neighbouring Northampton was established 1976.


Much of our success stems from continuity and our commitment to ‘best practise’ within the recruitment business, enabling us to provide a professional and creditable service to our clients and candidates. As a result, we are proud that many of our clients and candidates have been with us for many years.

Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd employs experienced and professionally trained staff, ensuring continuity, reliability and creditability.

Ace Appointments (Midlands) Ltd is an active corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adheres to its codes of practise.

07/12/2020

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are recruiting for an experienced and reliable Telesales Executive for a client based in Leicester.

Start Date: January 2021.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday. 8.30am - 17.00pm.

Office based, with option for working remotely.

We are on the search for a Telesales Executive to join our small, but growing sales team.

The successful candidate will be targeting our existing client base along with new customers from provided data, this person will look to sell a range of our services to meet customer requirements.

About you:

Previous telesales/sales experience
Used to making in excess of 80 calls per day
Effective communicator, good listener and strong influencing skills
Proven sales ability
Self-motivated with a personal desire to succeed
Understands CRM's and their importance to the wider business.
Target driven
Uses own initiative to solve problems

The Package:

£10.25 per hour, up to £21k Basic salary if offered a full-time contract
Uncapped commission
Profit share scheme after 12 months employment
Pension scheme

Should you be interested in this job role,
please submit your CV to Dagmara Kruczkowska

03/12/2020

Ace Appointments Midlands Ltd are seeking professional and experience Children Operational Transport Drive for a client based in Leicester.

This is a temporary ongoing role offering start ASAP.

Pay rate is £9.16 per hour.


Worknight Hours: Monday – Friday, 07.30am – 16.30pm.

The candidate will need:

DBS check
D1 on the back of their driving licence.

The candidate will transport Service-Users between home & School, day Centres & other establishments as directed by the Operations Supervisor, ensuring their personal well being at all times and in a safe & appropriate manner.

Duties:

To make sure that before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Also weekly safety checks, including fire precautions as instructed or inform Operations Supervisor if immediate action is required.
To drive any suitable Operational Transport vehicle as required, maintaining the comfort of the Service User and in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic Law and in accordance with the procedures issued by Operational Transport.
To maintain any vehicle in a clean hygienic & tidy condition both inside & out at all times.
To respond to emergencies or unusual situations by summoning assistance in accordance with instructions.
To collect Payments from Service Users & accurately complete all documents & cash up for handing in to the designated office
To complete any record of work, record of driving, accident reports and any other record of vehicle utilisation that may be required by law,
Operational Transport, the code of practise or procedures manual.
To drive vehicles to & from maintenance depots for servicing & repair.
To return the vehicle daily to the appointed place.
To attend training events as required
To follow guidelines relating to Health & Safety as required
To respect the confidential nature of personal information
To ensure Health & Safety of all Service Users whilst being transported.
The responsibility to ensure the vehicle is carrying the correct equipment appropriate to the needs of the Service Users.


Should you be interested in this job role, please submit your CV to Dagmara Kruczkowska.