<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="Styles/RSSFeed.css"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Jobs in Ripon | Find a job now with www.jobs4ripon.co.uk RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/</link><description>Jobs in Ripon by www.jobs4ripon.co.uk. Find a job that is right for you. Search through the best www.jobs4ripon.co.uk jobs from local employers and recruiters</description><lastBuildDate>2012-02-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastBuildDate><item><title>Promotional Staff - Ad-Bike.</title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>Do you enjoy cycling and love being in the outdoors, if so we want to hear from you. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people who relish a challenge whatever the weather! 
As our Ad Bike representative, your role will be to cycle round towns and cities across the UK promoting our clients recruitment campaign.                                                                                                                                    

The ad bike will boast a small company branded advertising trailer, allowing the public to see who are recruiting. One hour you may be cycling round town the next you may be in a park, this is an exciting role where every day is guaranteed to be different.
As well as riding the bike, you will be required to stop in areas of high footfall for maximum exposure (depending on the campaign, a flyer give-away may also form part of your role).

This unique role is a fantastic opportunity for people who prefer to work in the outdoors, it is also a great way of keeping fit! 

&lt;i&gt; You will ideally own a bicycle in good working order. &lt;/i&gt;

 
Sound like your kind of job? click ‘apply’ now. 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/promotional-staff---ad-bike-_1173748.aspx</link><guid>8b31d8fd-9bdf-47ed-90c2-f2bbd3d09aaa</guid></item><item><title>Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor </title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>Are you passionate about Sport, Health and Fitness?
Then a career in Personal Training could be for you

If you’re longing to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then The Training Room could be just the answer. 

As the UK’s leading Personal Trainer Academy, we are now recruiting for 2011/2012 intakes and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success. We offer some of the UK’s leading training facilities, distraction free learning and the opportunity to work and train alongside the very best. We are also the chosen provider of employees to the UK’s leading leisure companies such as David Lloyd Health Clubs, Virgin Active, Esporta Health Clubs, Greens Health Clubs, LA Fitness PT, Harding Brothers Spa Division (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements). 

If successful, you will be offered an exclusive place on our Fast Track training scheme where you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications in Personal Training (REPS 3), Spinning, Circuit Training and Sports Nutrition. You’ll also enjoy professional development and mentoring from our experienced tutors and personal trainers so you can enter the industry with all the qualifications and experience required to win the right job for you. 

During training we will guarantee you interviews with the UK’s leading employers (500+ UK Health Clubs) with an average starting OTE of &#163;20K-&#163;30K. You’ll also benefit from our experience and ongoing career support once you’ve graduated.

Our Corporate Partner Sponsored programme can be fully funded through our Career Loan Scheme so that you can complete your training and repay once employed and working.

Places are limited and strictly by application only. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.

Apply below and one of the team will contact you
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/trainee-personal-trainer-fitness-instructor_1044752.aspx</link><guid>2f218e00-a2a6-461d-ae17-8a243993d202</guid></item><item><title>Customer Service Officer </title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours.

As the face of the bank, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure our customers are listened to, engaged and supported. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities ranging from greeting customers at reception and discussing their needs to carrying out cash transactions. Another important part of your role will be to identify sales opportunities that will deliver a better service to customers and meet targets.
 
We need confident, motivated people, who aren’t afraid to jump right in and start talking to customers. You’ll need to be a team player, friendly, helpful and able to use your initiative. Commercial awareness is also important, as is a willingness to learn. We offer a comprehensive training scheme that will build on your professional knowledge and technical competence, and will help you deliver the best possible service to our customers. 
You’ll need to bring confidence, energy and a competitive spirit that’ll see you get results. We want people who will push to exceed their targets, keep 100% motivated and help both customers and colleagues alike see us continue our success.
 
At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance.

</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/customer-service-officer_1099929.aspx</link><guid>f819ec5b-18fc-4b36-9f75-46952d573c58</guid></item><item><title>Door to door canvasser</title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with good communication skills. You must have a passion for customer care and service with a drive to succeed. Expect to initially start in a field based face-to-face marketing role with the opportunity to progress within the company at a rapid rate. 

Opportunity
Our client is offering an opportunity for career progression within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

The key attributes for this role are:
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Drive and determination
•	Customer service
•	Ambition to succeed
•	Leadership
•	Ability to work as part of team

*Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important. Full product training is provided.

&#163;250 - &#163;500 per week, uncapped + BONUS

Please press the APPLY button – immediate start preferred.
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Opportunity
Our client is offering an opportunity for career progression within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

The key attributes for this role are:
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Drive and determination
•	Customer service
•	Ambition to succeed
•	Leadership
•	Ability to work as part of team

*Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important. Full product training is provided.

&#163;250 - &#163;500 per week, uncapped + BONUS

Please press the APPLY button – immediate start preferred.
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/door-to-door-canvasser_1133803.aspx</link><guid>d6e9430d-82c6-4bf0-ba96-0c7893deb767</guid></item><item><title>Door to door canvasser</title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with good communication skills. You must have a passion for customer care and service with a drive to succeed. Expect to initially start in a field based face-to-face marketing role with the opportunity to progress within the company at a rapid rate. 

Opportunity
Our client is offering an opportunity for career progression within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

The key attributes for this role are:
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Drive and determination
•	Customer service
•	Ambition to succeed
•	Leadership
•	Ability to work as part of team

*Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important. Full product training is provided.

&#163;250 - &#163;500 per week, uncapped + BONUS

Please press the APPLY button – immediate start preferred.
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Opportunity
Our client is offering an opportunity for career progression within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

The key attributes for this role are:
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Drive and determination
•	Customer service
•	Ambition to succeed
•	Leadership
•	Ability to work as part of team

*Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important. Full product training is provided.

&#163;250 - &#163;500 per week, uncapped + BONUS

Please press the APPLY button – immediate start preferred.
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/door-to-door-canvasser_1138838.aspx</link><guid>203cfede-16c0-4886-901f-cf3ce7ed2e3c</guid></item><item><title>Retail Advisor </title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>To give our customers an outstanding experience, we need outstanding people. Advisors who love gadgets, new technology and helping customers. If that sounds like you, you’ll be right at home in one of our stylish stores. 

We operate in a fast-moving market. We’ll expect you to be up to speed with the latest developments and full of information for our customers. Of course, our training will help, but it’s your expertise and enthusiasm that will inspire people. With a like-minded team behind you, you’ll have all the support you need – plus a lively, welcoming workplace where you’ll be free to learn and excel. 

You will need experience working with customers. As well as being friendly, keen and helpful. Ready to chip in and determined to make customers happy. Make the grade and we’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. We offer a range of benefits and incentives, plus the chance to progress. In a business that’s always evolving, there’s no telling how far you could go. 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/retail-advisor_1247183.aspx</link><guid>0b40ffea-b10f-45d9-a7f1-3e174c2db937</guid></item><item><title>Lead and Appointment Advisers </title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>At npower we recognise the importance of motivating individuals and teams to reach their full potential. That’s why we ensure that you as a Lead and Appointment Adviser would receive training, support and financial incentives to achieve our goals and provide a quality service to our customers. 

Join us, and you’ll be generating leads for our sales teams, who promote and explore our customer’s energy options though our gas, electricity and other energy solutions. 

Working in supermarkets, shopping centres and at events across the country you could potentially earn &#163;22K pa on a regular basis if you hit your targets. Smash them and the sky’s the limit. Our uncapped commission structure means there’s no ceiling to what you can earn.

If you have Sales or Promotional experience and plenty of drive, we’d like to sign you.

Find out more and apply online by clicking here.
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/lead-and-appointment-advisers_1152518.aspx</link><guid>09207bea-38ca-42c3-99f1-0926dd304e5b</guid></item><item><title>University Brand Ambassador </title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>&lt;strong&gt;Wanting to earn a little extra cash whilst at university? Apply for our on-campus rep position now!&lt;/strong&gt;  

We are recruiting existing students across all universities in the UK to act as our official Grad Brand Ambassadors.                           This varied and exciting role is perfect for those who want to earn easy money in and around your studies - whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge for future employment.  

&lt;strong&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt; 

1) You will be responsible for growing our user database throughout your campus by actively encouraging students to register with jobs4-graduates. This will be achieved by using online and offline marketing initiatives (Twitter, Facebook, Intranet, student union and so forth).      

For each person you sign up you will receive 90p. Working flexible hours that suits you mean you are in control of your own activities - thus allows for fantastic earning potential. Incentives include ‘Top Agent’ per month, if you prove to be our top earner you could be awarded with a very handsome reward. 

2) Top graduate recruiters who want to target students in a creative, offline outlet utilise jobs4-graduates to deliver their targeted recruitment drive campaigns. You will be deploying marketing activity on behalf of our clients, work is project based and will involve working on campus interacting with both clients and students. The amount of campaigns per academic year will vary. 

The pay rate is &#163;8 per hour.  

&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;/strong&gt; 

We are looking for:
• Current or prospective students
• Savvy individuals with sound interpersonal skills 
• People with great networking ability, you need to be able to talk and ‘sell’ our site to fellow students
• Have a confident and persuasive personality 
• Relish a challenge, you must be persistent and resilient 
• Have a professional and entrepreneurial mindset 
• People with the ability to work independently and in a proactive manner
• Sales / customer driven people who can generate results

&lt;strong&gt;About&lt;/strong&gt; 
 
Jobs4-graduates are part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, one of the largest networks of independent jobs boards. We are a new and exciting graduate site who specialise in graduate recruitment, our network of top graduate employers and advice centre means our site is the ultimate hub for graduates. 

This is a brilliant opportunity, press &lt;strong&gt;&#39;apply’ now!&lt;/strong&gt; 
 

</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/university-brand-ambassador_1209111.aspx</link><guid>9c12287e-3c27-4890-85e8-6ba8e7d7d9b3</guid></item><item><title>Student and Graduate Bloggers</title><pubDate>2012-02-23T05:00:01+00:00</pubDate><description>&lt;strong&gt;Are you a student or graduate? Do you love writing? Studying Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or HR - become our resident guest blogger and gain valuable credentials for your CV.&lt;/strong&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Role&lt;/strong&gt;

We are looking to recruit graduate and student bloggers with an active interest in writing.                                       

This is a fantastic opportunity for budding journalists, writers, marketers, public relations and human resource executives wanting to showcase their writing talent.

As our voluntary guest blogger we’d like one article from you a week about anything student or graduate related. This can be graduate/recruiter news, latest student fees, employability stats, your graduate experience, the application process – anything and everything relevant to the graduate and student market. 
The length of the articles will be left to your discretion.

With studying and additional commitments we appreciate you may only be able to write one every 2 weeks; however whatever your availability, please drop us an email and we’ll be sure to come up with a proposal that suits you!  

&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;/strong/&gt;

Awarded resident blogger status boasts its advantages:

1)You are actively enhancing your writing ability 
2)There’s the potential to be headhunted by recruiters
3)It is quality content that will be well received by employers

&lt;strong&gt;Company&lt;/strong&gt;

We are grads.co.uk, a new and exciting jobs board dedicated to graduate recruitment. Part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, we have an extensive client base across all sectors. 

If this sounds like a job for you, press &lt;strong&gt;&#39;apply now!&lt;/strong&gt; 

We’ll be in-touch with you soon.  

</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/student-and-graduate-bloggers_1209112.aspx</link><guid>fa20d01a-2588-44a8-88ed-04fec453e459</guid></item><item><title>CNC Miller / Turner</title><pubDate>2012-02-23T03:05:53+00:00</pubDate><description>THE ROLE
We are looking for a time served, apprentice trained CNC Turner and Miller (Programmer / Setter / Operator) to work in a medium sized engineering workshop in North Yorkshire. 
Candidates must be conversant with FANUC controls and be able to read drawings. The ability to work to fine tolerances would be an advantage.

THE HOURS
You will work 8.00am - 5.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.00am - 3.30pm (Friday).

THE PAY
You will earn a salary of upto &#163;25,000 / annum, plus benefits</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/cnc-miller-turner_1259164.aspx</link><guid>94e7874f-a6ec-4b5d-90cd-5a6849d31690</guid></item><item><title>Site Service engineer (Forklift Trucks/ Materials handling)</title><pubDate>2012-02-22T03:05:07+00:00</pubDate><description>Site Service engineer (Forklift Trucks/ Materials handling) 

Ripon

&#163;19500- &#163;20500 + Car allowance or company vehicle + Over time + Bonus + Pension + Life Cover + 5 weeks holiday

Do you have experience of service/ maintaining forklift trucks, cranes, plant or Agricultural equipment?

Are you looking to join a company that will train and progress you, offer you long term stability and opportunities to earn an excellent salary package through overtime and bonuses?

This company specialise in the design, manufacture and service of materials handling equipment such as forklift trucks. They have been established for over 80 years and operate in 50 different countries throughout the world. 

In 2010 this company increased its market share to over 65% meaning they are in a great place to further grow and expand the business over the next few years. The biggest contributing factor to this companies success is its excellent staff retention which is mainly due to the fantastic training and development they offer every employee within the business. 

In this role you will be working in one of the busiest distribution centre&amp;#39;s in the UK carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair on a variety of forklift truck and materials handling equipment. 

This is an ideal role for an engineer that wants to join a company where you will be constantly challenged in a busy environment were all your skills with be utilised but more importantly valued. 

The Role:

*Planned maintenance and breakdown cover on a variety of materials handling equipment such as fork lift trucks. 
*Ongoing training on mechanical and electrical engineering skills
*Working a days based role Monday to Friday
*Based in Ripon (North Yorkshire)

The Person:

* Mechanical handling industry (or closely related) background 
*Live within a 45 minute drive of Ripon.
*An engineering qualification.
*Ideally from materials handling
*Industry background such as agricultural, plant, mechanics will be considered.

Maintenance engineer, heavy plant, service engineer, forklift truck, maintenance, repair, service, forklift, mechanical, materials handling, cranes, plant, heavy, army, military vehicles, excavators, electrical,materials handling, manual handling, hydraulic, fork lift trucks, mechanical engineering, trucks, diesel engines, trucks.

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please contact us on: (Apply online only) or visit our website at (url removed)  

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. 
 Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/site-service-engineer-forklift-trucks-materials-handling-_1255435.aspx</link><guid>eaad6c1e-213a-4c32-aae5-868d5ef32aa9</guid></item><item><title>Debt recovery/credit control/collections </title><pubDate>2012-02-20T16:40:58+00:00</pubDate><description>&lt;strong&gt;About&lt;/strong&gt;

Liquid Recovery offers debt recovery, outsourced credit control and  credit control training services to businesses across the UK. 
                  
&lt;strong&gt;Role&lt;/strong&gt;

Working alongside skilled personnel with the most up to date IT systems, this is a varied role where responsibilities include:

Debt recovery 

• Inputting new debts 
• Calling debtors to make payment or isolating issue 
• Dealing with disputed debts 
• Liaising with clients and updating them 

Credit Control 

• Calling customers on behalf of the client as the client to remind them to pay or gentle reminders to pay 
• Inputting and updating cloud system for the client 
• Updating clients 

Admin

• Updating the database on excel and CRM 
• Taking enquiries 
• Making outgoing calls for leads
• Arranging appointments and updating social media


&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;

We are looking for someone with sound communication skills and a person who is confident when liaising with people across all seniorities  / backgrounds.  Great interpersonal skills are required.

A background in debt recovery, collection, credit control financial sector or a client / customer facing role is required. 

&lt;strong&gt;Job type / Salary&lt;/strong&gt; 

This job is on an initial 3 day per week contract, with the view to turn into a full-time position working 5 days a week.
                                    
The salary is based on competitive market rate.


&lt;strong&gt;Apply&lt;/strong&gt;

If this sounds like a role for you, please press the apply button now! </description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/debt-recovery-credit-control-collections_1251689.aspx</link><guid>bc552c32-dbf4-47fa-ae86-25e01d036cc0</guid></item><item><title>Become a Massage Therapist</title><pubDate>2012-02-16T11:05:58+00:00</pubDate><description>Premier&#39;s Sports Massage Therapy Diploma involves the use of individual client assessment, massage, related soft tissue techniques and post-treatment advice to manage, manipulate and rehabilitate the various soft tissues of the body.

It can be applied to alleviate a variety of aches and pains, where they arise in a sporting or recreational context of simply from the stresses of modern life. 

If you would like to find out how we could help you kick start your career and understand more about us, simply press the &#39;Apply&#39; button now!</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/become-a-massage-therapist_1084101.aspx</link><guid>e920bf1d-635d-47a4-ba4c-6784f2b89437</guid></item><item><title>Become a Personal Trainer in 6 weeks! </title><pubDate>2012-02-16T11:05:58+00:00</pubDate><description>Thinking about a life in fitness? Train with the best and go further.

Premier&#39;s most popular course is the International Diploma in Advanced Personal Training. 

The Diploma will establish you as an authority in the field of health and fitness and allow you to immediately apply for work or set up on a self employed basis as a Personal Trainer. 
Once completed, you will have the real sense of personal achievement and satisfaction that comes from having completed an industry recognised &#39;gold standard&#39; training course!

As part of the Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training, Premier is proud to offer you a unique opportunity to gain the skills necessary to train clients using both ViPR and Kettlebell equipment – these are both highly versatile and functional pieces of training equipment which are a must for the personal trainer looking to deliver the highest quality of service.

If you would like to find out how we could help you kick start your career and understand more about us, simply press the &#39;Apply&#39; button now!
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/become-a-personal-trainer-in-6-weeks-_1084100.aspx</link><guid>d6028b48-5ca8-46b1-ac36-fc7351d724ac</guid></item><item><title>Become a Gym Instructor </title><pubDate>2012-02-16T11:05:58+00:00</pubDate><description>Thinking about a life in fitness? Train with the best and go further.

A new beginning! The Certificate in Gym Instruction is the starting point for your new and rewarding career in health and fitness and is one of Premier Training&#39;s most popular courses.  

Once qualified you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully instruct and supervise safe exercise as well as design effective exercise programmes. 

This course forms part of a wider programme of study and is the first module of the International Diploma in Advanced Personal Training. 

If you would like to find out how we could help you kick start your career and understand more about us, please press the &#39;Apply&#39; Button now! 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/become-a-gym-instructor_1084099.aspx</link><guid>2f6f34ff-a65b-484a-89c6-82293afb418b</guid></item><item><title>Production &amp;amp; Purchasing Manager - Director Designate</title><pubDate>2012-02-16T03:24:45+00:00</pubDate><description>Production &amp; Purchasing Manager - Director Designate
North Yorkshire
&#163;30K Basic Plus Bonus (&#163;40K OTE)

For over a decade our client has been supplying the finest contemporary and traditional interior fittings to some of the world&amp;#39;s most notable addresses. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted at their workshop, utilising a mix of modern &amp; traditional manufacturing techniques. An opportunity has now arisen for a Production &amp; Purchasing Manager to join their team.

This is the ideal role for a successful production or purchasing executive looking to progress their career into a senior role within a small but respected company.

As the Production &amp; Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing a small, high-end, decorative products manufacturing &amp; distribution facility, supplying the international design industry. 

You will be tasked with scheduling production to ensure all orders are despatched on time, to budget, and to a demanding standard of quality. Your other duties will include:

- Management and HR responsibility for small production team
- Introducing and developing QA, Health &amp; Safety, and modern manufacturing systems and practices.
- Implementing improved manufacturing cost control and reporting systems
- Purchasing &amp; Inventory Management, implementing improved Stock Control &amp; Purchase-to-order systems
- Providing technical product support to the sales office.
- Management of in-house product development program 

To be considered for this position, you must have:

- Production management experience working with both catalogue and bespoke products - preferably with decorative products involving &quot;hand-made&quot; processes.
- Experience implementing and working with modern manufacturing practices. 
- Inventory management &amp; purchasing experience.
- Excellent IT Skills, with CAD experience a plus.
- Financial reporting &amp; analytical skills

Additionally, as the Production &amp; Purchasing Manager you must be flexible, well organized, and totally committed. You should be equally comfortable working hands-on in production, analyzing costs or negotiating with suppliers .You must also be prepared to work variable hours to suit the project driven nature of the business. 

To apply for the role of Production &amp; Purchasing Manager, please apply via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with this requirement, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. By submitting your application to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, all qualifications listed are indicative and we confirm that we are willing to accept applications from persons holding equivalent qualifications.

Additional Keywords: Operations Manager, General Manager, Director, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Director, Purchasing Manager, Buyer, Purchasing Executive, Workshop Manager, Production, Furniture, Bespoke Furniture, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Manager, Continuous Improvement, Operations</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/production-amp-purchasing-manager---director-designate_1241924.aspx</link><guid>eaef83fa-fd22-490a-a1a9-2c83df2eddff</guid></item><item><title>Electrical Engineer</title><pubDate>2012-02-10T03:52:46+00:00</pubDate><description>Job purpose: 
The multi skilled shift Engineer will be responsible for maintaining or improving all plant/machinery and main services to the planned standard associated with the production of chilled food on a 24 hour 7 day a week shift working operation

Essentials: 
Time served apprenticeship in electrical, but prefer multi-skilled 
The ability to work flexibly within the requirements of the business. 

Desirable Attributes: 
Experience in PLC control, Three phase, Single phase systems, associated FELV/SELV control systems, Refrigeration, Pneumatics, Steam, Water, Gas and their associated control systems, and the ability to weld. 
Hold current BS7671 (17th Edition IEE) Certificate and have a minimum of three years engineering experience within the Food Industry. 

Role Accountabilities: 
1 Comply with all the company&amp;#39;s safety, Environment, hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times. 
2 Develop Preventive Maintenance to achieve planned plant availability and strike rates. 
3 Take part in Continuous Improvements to increase asset availability, improve strike rates and reduce change-over times 
4 To maintain accurate and timely records of root causes of failures and work carried out. Review historical data regarding failures through the Engineering Systems. Root cause analyses are routinely carried out for the failures and cost effective solutions are proposed 
5 Assist External Contractors working on the asset, be the business&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Point of Contact&amp;#39;. To ensure Contractors work within the current business procedures 
6 Provide Engineering support to Production to ensure performance of equipment and build a strong working relationship with colleagues and Production teams 
7 Review and investigate usage of spares and to control correct levels. Involve preferred suppliers to ensure ready availability and reduced costs of spares. 
8 To maintain and develop appropriate skills 
9 To plan, control and implement agreed project work</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/electrical-engineer_1226392.aspx</link><guid>548c9f1e-18ef-4901-82ee-165a7feaa5db</guid></item><item><title>Maintenance Electrician (Food)</title><pubDate>2012-02-08T03:00:08+00:00</pubDate><description>We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to work in the in the Food industry in the North Yorkshire area.

THE ROLE
You will be an apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician and will have experience of working within the Food manufacturing industry.

Responsible for maintaining plant and process equipment, such as mixers, ovens and conveyors. Also PPM&amp;#39;s (Planned Preventative Maintenance)and project work.  

THE HOURS
Rotating 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm (Monday to Friday).

THE PACKAGE
You will be paid &#163;29,000 per annum, plus overtime and benefits</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/maintenance-electrician-food-_1213241.aspx</link><guid>531917d2-bb65-415e-ad6e-1d0242d3887f</guid></item><item><title>mig welder</title><pubDate>2012-01-27T03:02:36+00:00</pubDate><description>Mig welder

North Yorkshire

&#163;10 per hour

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced time served Welder to progress within a large industry leader.

In This role you will be working with a team of experienced welders with the production of bespoke machinery for a worldwide market.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Welder to get into a large company and progress within a role, the company are offering long term contracts for the right people.

Mig, Welder, Engineer, fabrication, plant, machinery</description><link>http://www.jobs4ripon.co.uk/mig-welder_1182327.aspx</link><guid>eed0ef10-4fa6-4d55-bdaa-8c3aee2e0496</guid></item></channel></rss>
