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Reporting to the Group Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio including manufacturing, production, operations, quarrying, aggregates engineering, and maintenance, while supporting a significant multi-million-pound CAPEX investment programme, including the development of a new manufacturing facility within the existing group portfolio across the Midlands Region.
This is a broad operational leadership position with responsibility for driving manufacturing performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement across multiple business units.
What's in it for you as Operations Director
£85,000-£100,000 Basic Salary
Annual Bonus (typically 15-30%)
Company Car
Private Healthcare
Pension
Excellent Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Lead multi-site manufacturing and aggregates operations
Deliver Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Improve OEE, productivity, cost and operational performance
Lead significant CAPEX and manufacturing investment projects
Develop operational strategy and high-performing leadership teams
Drive Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental performance
Work closely with Commercial, Finance and the Executive Team to support future business growth
You'll probably be working as a:
Head of Operations
Operations Director
Manufacturing Director
General Manager
Production Director
Regional Operations Manager
Ideally within:
Building Materials
Quarrying & Aggregates
Concrete
Cement
Brick Manufacturing
Industrial Minerals
Mining
Heavy Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing
You'll have experience leading manufacturing operations, delivering Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes, improving OEE, leading CAPEX projects and developing high-performing operational teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant investment plans, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of its manufacturing and operational strategy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Alfreton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £85000 - £100000 per annum + + Car, bonus, Exc Benefits
Posted: 2026-07-15 12:39:19
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Flexi-Time, 33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Head of Production will enjoy whilst working with this award-winning engineering organisation.Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele.
Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Head of Production will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.Key Responsibilities of the Head of Production will include:
Ensuring EHS compliance, regulatory adherence and operational governance across manufacturing activities, maintaining safe and efficient operations.
Leading quality strategy and production quality improvement initiatives, driving performance through robust quality policies, continuous improvement programmes and manufacturing excellence.
Accountable for production plan execution, throughput performance and maximising workforce efficiency to achieve operational targets and business objectives.
Develop and deploy integrated operating systems including visual management, SQDCC performance reporting, KPI monitoring, A3 problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Drive lean manufacturing principles through improved material flow, continuous flow processes and optimisation of ERP/MRP systems to enhance OTIF performance and inventory control.
Oversee preventative maintenance programmes, facilities management and MRO activities, ensuring equipment reliability while identifying new technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Provides strong leadership and coaching to operational teams, fostering collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance and HR functions while contributing to budget management and implementation of standard operating procedures.
For the Head of Production, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:
Manufacturing / production Engineering degree or similar
Lean manufacturing certification (essential)
6-Sigma Green belt (desirable)
5+ years' experience leading production & manufacturing transformations (Essential)
Proficient user of MRP/ERP systems (Ideally have been involved in a recent system implementation)
Project management experience
IOSH Managing safely certificate (NEBOSH Desirable)
Salary and benefits:
Up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
Competitive bonus scheme up to 40% depending on personal and company performance
Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
4-Hour minimum day (2hrsxAM & 2xhrsPM)
Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
10% Combined Pension
BUPA Medical Insurance for immediate family
Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme after 12-Months of employment
To apply for the Head of Production role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £70000.00 - £80000.00 per annum + up to 40% Bonus
Posted: 2026-07-14 11:46:47
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion.
We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for an innovative Sr.
pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability.
In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.
To ensure success as a Sr.
pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role.
An accomplished Sr.
pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin.
End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects).
End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports.
Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions.
Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files.
Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute.
Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files.
Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.)
Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards.
Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports.
Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports.
Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics.
Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality.
Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends.
Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc.
Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field.
A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry.
Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI.
Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous.
Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share.
Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments.
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools.
Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to travel up to 15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Primary Role (Summary)
Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics
Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs
Supporting design and tracking of price approval process
Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability
Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs
Skills: Behavioral & Technical:
Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details
Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs
Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel
Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g.
via SQL)
Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g.
Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job:
Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders
Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions
Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay
Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance
Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales
Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000.
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2026-07-11 15:09:24
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion.
We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for an innovative Sr.
pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability.
In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.
To ensure success as a Sr.
pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role.
An accomplished Sr.
pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin.
End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects).
End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports.
Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions.
Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files.
Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute.
Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files.
Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.)
Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards.
Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports.
Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports.
Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics.
Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality.
Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends.
Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc.
Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field.
A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry.
Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI.
Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous.
Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share.
Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments.
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools.
Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to travel up to 15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Primary Role (Summary)
Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics
Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs
Supporting design and tracking of price approval process
Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability
Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs
Skills: Behavioral & Technical:
Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details
Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs
Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel
Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g.
via SQL)
Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g.
Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job:
Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders
Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions
Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay
Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance
Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales
Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000.
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2026-07-11 15:08:24
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Harper May is partnering with an established UK care home group operating residential and nursing homes, with central operations based in Harrow.
The business has a long track record of delivering high-quality care and continues to grow steadily through both new sites and operational investment.
Finance sits close to the operation here, with a direct line into senior leadership.
The team is now appointing a Head of Finance to take full ownership of the function, lead a small in-house team, and bring real commercial insight to how the homes are run.The RoleReporting to the senior leadership team, the Head of Finance will own the finance function end to end, from day-to-day control through to the reporting and insight the board relies on to run the homes.
The remit blends close-to-the-detail operational delivery with the wider judgement needed to guide the business as it grows.
The right candidate at Financial Controller or Finance Director level will also be considered.Key Responsibilities
Own monthly management accounts, board reporting, and the year-end process through to auditLead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow across the group and at individual home levelReport on the operational drivers that matter in care: occupancy, fee income, agency and staffing costs, and home-by-home performanceManage and develop a small finance team covering ledgers, payroll oversight, and credit controlOversee banking, treasury, and relationships with funders and auditorsStrengthen financial controls, systems, and processes as the group growsSupport the leadership on commercial decisions, new sites, and any acquisition activity
What we are looking for
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)Experience leading or running a finance function, ideally in a multi-site, care, healthcare, or other operationally driven businessStrong on management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow, and confident presenting numbers to non-finance leadersHands-on and practical, comfortable working close to the detail in a lean teamGood systems skills and an eye for improving process and controlLocal to, or within a sensible commute of, Harrow
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Type: Permanent Location: Harrow, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £70k - 80k per year
Posted: 2026-07-10 16:51:27
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Harper May is partnering with a specialist accounting and reporting technology business serving the media and entertainment industries, based in central London.
The business has built a distinctive position combining proprietary software with deep domain expertise, and works with a growing client base of publishers, labels, rights holders and other industry participants.
Following a period of strong commercial momentum and continued platform investment, the leadership team is now appointing a Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function, partner closely with the executive on the commercial agenda, and support the business through its next stage of growth.The RoleReporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will own the day-to-day running of the finance function, lead a small in-house team, and partner with the leadership on commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.
The role blends hands-on operational delivery with the wider judgement needed to support a growing technology-led business, and offers real scope to shape the function over time.Key Responsibilities
Own the month-end close and produce timely, accurate management accounts and board reportingLead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management across the businessStrengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting under UK GAAPPartner with the CEO and leadership on commercial decisions, pricing, and unit economicsManage the external audit and statutory reporting relationshipsDevelop the finance team and build the systems and processes to support continued growthSupport the business on any capital events, funding rounds, or strategic partnerships
What we are looking for
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experiencePrior experience in a technology, SaaS, media, or professional services businessStrong technical accounting foundation with confidence in UK GAAP and multi-entity reportingCommercially minded, comfortable partnering with founders and non-finance leadersHands-on and practical, happy to work close to the detail in a small teamTrack record of building or shaping a finance function through a period of growth
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £80k - 90k per year
Posted: 2026-07-10 16:51:18
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Harper May is working with a well-funded technology business, founded five years ago and backed by experienced angel investors.
The business has built a strong product foothold in B2B SaaS with recurring revenue now exceeding £5m.
Profitability is within reach, but the finance function has not scaled with the business-reporting remains fragmented, cost allocation is unclear, and the CEO currently handles most commercial analysis.
To support the next phase of sustainable growth and prepare for future capital investment, the business is now recruiting a Head of Finance.
The RoleReporting to the CEO, you will own the entire finance function and act as a trusted commercial partner to the leadership team.
You will establish proper financial architecture, build a small but capable team, and provide the visibility needed to guide investment decisions, margin improvement, and go-to-market strategy.
This is a hands-on role with immediate operational focus and strategic scope.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead the finance team, establishing processes and systems that scale with growthProduce timely, accurate monthly management accounts with clear cost and margin analysisOwn cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and runway planningSupport the commercial team with pricing analysis, customer unit economics, and profitability by segmentEstablish robust controls, audit readiness, and compliance with accounting standardsAdvise on product investment decisions and capital allocation across sales, product, and engineeringManage relationships with external accountants, auditors, and future investors
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent experience in senior finance rolesTrack record in scaling finance operations within tech or fast-growing software businessesComfortable with hands-on work-you will own reporting alongside team leadershipStrong grasp of SaaS metrics, subscription accounting, and recurring revenue modelsAbility to translate financial data into commercial insight for non-financial leadersExperience in investor-backed businesses or exposure to fundraising processes ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £90k - 100k per year
Posted: 2026-07-08 17:58:35
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An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a family-owned builders merchants, supplying building materials, timber, hardware, and DIY products to trade professionals and homeowners.
As a Management Accountant, you will provide financial analysis, management reporting and cost control support across manufacturing operations while working closely with operational teams.
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Assistant Management Accountants with a strong manufacturing or production background will also be considered.
You will be responsible for:
* Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
* Producing balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
* Managing cost accounting, including raw materials, labour and overhead costs.
* Overseeing inventory valuation, stock reconciliations and month-end stock takes.
* Analysing production costs through detailed variance analysis and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
* Monitoring margins and supporting cost control initiatives.
* Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.
* Partnering with operational and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight.
* Ensuring compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
What we are looking for
* Previously worked as a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Production Accountant, Accountant or in a similar role
* Prior experience working within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment in an accounting role.
* Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support operational decision-making.
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
Whats on offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension scheme.
* Healthcare cashback scheme (following successful completion of the probationary period).
* Career development opportunities.
* Staff discount.
* Long service recognition and additional leave benefits.
Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity to join a respected business where you can make a genuine impact within a commercially focused finance team.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newry, Northern Ireland
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Posted: 2026-07-07 12:37:40
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Diagnostic Technician - Swindon - Vehicle Technician
Location - Swindon
Salary - £33,000 - £45,000
Job Title - Vehicle Technician
We are working with a franchised Volume brand dealership in the Swindon area who are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their busy Service Department
The Vehicle Technician role comes with a basic salary of between £33000 - £45000 with fantastic opportunities for progression.
Key Vehicle Technician Roles and Responsibilities:
- Undertake maintenance, service, and repair activities on motor vehicles to the highest standard
- As the Vehicle Technician Carry out all work completely and effectively whilst adhering to manufacturers scheduled times to maintain efficiency
- Effectively record details of diagnosis, work completed, and components utilised in line with group and manufacturer standards
Minimum Vehicle Technician Requirements:
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
- Have at least 2 years experience after a qualifying period, of working in a Dealership as a Technician (or similar)
- Good technical knowledge
- Must have a Driving License
If you want to hear more about the Vehicle Technician role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Rachael on 07885881841 or send your up to date CV to rachael.mortimer@holtrecruitment.com to discuss further.
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Holt Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.
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Type: Permanent Location: Swindon,England
Start: 06/07/2026
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-06 12:20:06
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Product Management
Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Summary:
As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business.
This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users.
You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams.
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends.
Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans
Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes
Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective
Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s)
Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan
Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category.
Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance.
Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns.
Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends
Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products.
Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs.
Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends.
Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations.
Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch.
Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process.
Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies.
Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred).
Strong new product development experience required.
Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols.
Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc.
Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management.
Leadership Traits
Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level.
Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates.
Learn new methods and technologies easily.
Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems.
Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change.
Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything.
Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends.
Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective.
Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes.
Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done.
Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace.
Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough.
Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market.
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results.
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer.
Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions.
Effective project management skills
Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Is clear, concise and persuasive.
Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles
Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-07-04 15:10:21
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Product Management
Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Summary:
As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business.
This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users.
You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams.
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends.
Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans
Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes
Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective
Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s)
Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan
Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category.
Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance.
Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns.
Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends
Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products.
Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs.
Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends.
Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations.
Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch.
Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process.
Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies.
Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred).
Strong new product development experience required.
Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols.
Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc.
Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management.
Leadership Traits
Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level.
Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates.
Learn new methods and technologies easily.
Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems.
Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change.
Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything.
Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends.
Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective.
Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes.
Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done.
Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace.
Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough.
Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market.
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results.
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer.
Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions.
Effective project management skills
Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Is clear, concise and persuasive.
Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles
Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-07-04 15:09:45
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Head of Finance
Romford | Hybrid Working
37.5 hours per week
Salary up to £63,985 per annum dependant on experience
Reporting to the Directo
Lead Finance.
Influence Strategy.
Make a Difference.
We are partnering with a respected, purpose driven organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join its Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with charity or not-for-profit sector experience to take on a strategic leadership role, helping to shape the organisation's financial future while supporting the delivery of vital services within the community.
r of Finance and Resources, you will lead the Finance and Procurement functions, providing financial leadership, ensuring strong governance and delivering the insight required to support effective decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Finance and Procurement teams.
Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and Trustees.
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance.
Oversee statutory reporting, audits and regulatory returns.
Support organisational sustainability and future growth through effective financial management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership position.
Previous experience gained ideally within the charity, not-for-profit or wider third sector.
Experience of leading change management initiatives and driving continuous improvement across finance and wider organisational functions
Strong understanding of charity accounting principles, restricted and unrestricted funds, and charity governance.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight.
Why Apply?
Senior Leadership Team opportunity.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Strategic and influential leadership role.
Opportunity to support a highly respected organisation with a meaningful purpose.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are an experienced finance leader looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence with purpose driven work, we would love to hear from you.
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Your information will always be handled securely and professionally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Romford, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £63985 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2026-06-29 14:30:50
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Transformation Programme Manager- Quote to Cash / IT Transformation
London City, 2 days office 3 days Home
£500 p/day - £550p/day| Inside IR35 | 6 Month Contract poss 9 months
We are seeking an experienced Transformation Programme Manager/Director to lead a major Quote to Cash (Q2C) transformation programme, acting as the key bridge into a wider IT Transformation initiative
This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering interim Q2C transformation outcomes while ensuring all outputs are fully structured, governed, and matured into requirements for the future-state IT transformation programme.
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Role Overview
The Programme Manager will lead delivery across multiple Q2C workstreams, spanning sales, delivery, engineering, customer support, and corporate functions.
The role ensures:
, Q2C delivers tangible interim transformation value
, Business processes, data, and operational requirements are clearly defined
, Outputs are progressed into IT Transformation requirements-ready artefacts
, Strong alignment between business change and future-state technology design
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Key Responsibilities
, Lead delivery of seven Q2C workstreams, ensuring governance, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies are managed effectively
, Deliver interim Q2C transformation improvements while building a clear pathway into IT Transformation
, Translate workstream outputs into structured, requirements-ready inputs for future-state IT design
, Act as the coordination point between business transformation and IT transformation teams
, Capture and document Europe-specific process, data, and operational requirements
, Ensure all process revisions are fully documented (current, interim, and future state)
, Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and governance forums across business and IT stakeholders
, Maintain full programme artefacts including plans, process maps, requirement logs, RAID logs, and dependency trackers
, Support change management, adoption, and operational readiness across impacted teams
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Key Deliverables
, End-to-end delivery plan and governance structure for all Q2C workstreams
, Interim transformation outcomes delivered ahead of IT programme implementation
, Fully documented process maps (current, interim, future state)
, Requirements-ready workstream outputs for IT Transformation
, Data transformation requirements aligned to process change
, Full RAID, dependency, and workaround tracking across programme
, Traceability between Q2C delivery and future-state IT solution design
, Regular governance reporting and executive-level updates
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Required Experience
, Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes or complex business change initiatives
, Strong understanding of Quote to Cash end-to-end processes (quoting, contracting, order management, delivery, billing, revenue, collections)
, Experience managing multiple workstreams within structured programme environments
, Background in IT transformation, business architecture, or enterprise change delivery
, Strong experience bridging business operations and IT delivery teams
, Experience delivering interim transformation alongside longer-term strategic programmes
, Telecommunications, IT services, or enterprise infrastructure experience highly desirable
, Experience working across European operating models beneficial
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Skills & Competencies
, Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
, Strong programme delivery discipline across multiple parallel workstreams
, High attention to detail in documentation, governance, and process mapping
, Ability to manage ambiguity and structure complex transformation environments
, Strong influencing skills across business, IT, finance, and operations teams
, Commercial awareness of how Q2C impacts revenue, customer experience, and operational efficiency
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Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Duration: 6 Months
Salary / Rate: £500 - £550 per day
Posted: 2026-06-29 13:56:20
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Test Engineer - A Growing FinTech - Linz, Austria
(Tech stack: Test Automation, Test Design, Test Management, Selenium, Postman, JIRA, ISTQB, Agile, V-Model, Scrum, CI/CD, Test Reporting, Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, UAT, Jenkins, Test Strategy, Functional Testing, Non-functional Testing, API Testing, Software QA)
Headquartered in Linz, our client is redefining the future of FinTech, building next-generation solutions that blend AI and cloud computing to revolutionise financial services.
Their cutting-edge platform enables real-time payments, automated wealth management, and embedded finance, empowering businesses to provide seamless, data-driven financial experiences.
With a team of top-tier engineers, they are pushing the boundaries of digital transactions and decentralized finance.
As they expand their operations, they are looking for a Test Engineer to ensure the highest quality of their innovative products, develop and drive a robust testing framework, and play a key role in delivering secure, reliable financial systems.
Our client is looking for passionate Test Engineer candidates with experience in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Test Automation, Test Design, Test Management, Selenium, Postman, JIRA, ISTQB, Agile, V-Model, Scrum, CI/CD, Test Reporting, Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, UAT, Jenkins, Test Strategy, Functional Testing, Non-functional Testing, API Testing, Software QA.
All Test Engineer positions come with the following benefits:
Shares in the company.
Pension scheme (8%).
3 hours ‘free time' each week to investigate new technologies.
27 days holiday (excluding Public Holidays) plus your birthday off.
Flexible working hours.
Location: Linz, Austria/ Hybrid Working
Salary: €50,000 - €70,000 + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must be based in Austria and have the right to work in Austria even though remote working is available.
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Type: Permanent Location: Linz, Austria
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: €50000 - €70000 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits + Pension
Posted: 2026-06-29 02:02:04
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading fintech firm to recruit an experienced Delivery Lead / Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of both client-facing and internal projects.
Our client is a specialist financial services technology provider supporting institutional clients across multiple regions.
This role does require office and/or client site attendence.
Skills/Experience:
Strong experience in a project management role gained within a consultancy environment
Experience working in Agile / Scrum software development environments.
Experience with delivering software development projects within financial services.
Proven experience working with institutional or Tier 1 financial services organisations.
Strong background in managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
Experience contributing to or leading process development and execution initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.
Comfortable working flexible hours to support global delivery requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading client project deliveries in partnership with senior product consultants.
Spearhead internal delivery initiatives alongside product and engineering teams.
Coordinate internal and client-side project teams, constructively challenging stakeholders where appropriate.
Develop, maintain and manage client-facing delivery plans and budgets.
Develop and maintain internal sprint and delivery plans.
Facilitate regular team meetings and promote collaboration across global teams.
Plan and oversee release management activities through test and production environments.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes to support efficient implementations.
Define project success metrics and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
Proactively manage scope changes, risks, issues and dependencies, implementing contingency plans as required.
Produce and maintain agreed project reporting, updates, and communication materials.
Work closely with internal and client-side project leadership to ensure delivery plans remain aligned and achievable.
Contribute to retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives, including coaching or supporting junior team members where applicable.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16324
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-06-26 14:40:42