Just Recruitment
Call us on 01206 656656
Just Recruitment
Call us on 01206 656656

About us...

about Just Recruitment

First, and foremost Just Recruitment is a family. A family of clients, candidates and employees.

Founded by Jenny Wrightson in 1983, it began life as a family business that was passionate about recruitment. It grew quickly; Jenny’s entrepreneurial spirit took a bedroom project to being a multi-branch recruitment agency. An agency serving clients and candidates across Essex and Suffolk. Though, what made it different was its integrity; a commitment to treating every person as a human being.

We have always been firmly rooted in our local community...  

Just’s business has always been divided between placing people in permanent employment and finding work for temporary workers. That remains true today. Last year over 650 individuals found their next career position through Just and over 3,000 temporary workers were paid through our payroll.

So we find people work. That’s good, but it’s not what we are.

We started life in an office in the market square in Braintree, Essex. Why Braintree? Because that is where Jenny was brought up and lived. A local girl with local ambition. We have always been firmly rooted in our local community.

The business prospered and branches opened in Witham, Colchester, Sudbury, Ipswich and Haverhill. Throughout the expansion, we were committed to developing roots. Roots and relationships; with clients, candidates, employees and the community.

We understand that when a client outsources its recruitment needs to us, it is outsourcing part of its brand. We treasure that brand as much as our client does. Not just because it makes commercial sense, but because we know that our brand is also on the line. Thirty-five years of reputation is not a thing to be treated lightly.

We understand. We respond.

We appreciate that when a candidate comes to us they are looking for professional help. They might be discreetly exploring a career move. They could be desperate for money because they have been made redundant. Or anything in between. Life’s pageant passes through our doors every day. In every case, we take time to listen, to ask, to listen again and then to advise.

Life’s pageant passes through our doors every day. In every case we take time to listen, to ask, to listen again and then to advise.  

We appreciate. We engage.

We know that temporary work is a major part of the 21st-century economy. That folk look for temporary work as a work style choice or out of necessity. Regardless of motivation, we treat every Temporary worker as we would an employee. They are paid PAYE, they receive holiday pay, they receive sick pay and they become eligible for Just Extra™. Just is, we believe, the only temporary recruitment agency in the area to provide a voluntary benefits scheme for temporary workers.

We know. We care.

We rejoice in the fact that after thirty-five years we have planted roots in our community. We are here and we belong here. We work with local schools to advise pupils and staff about the job market and how to approach it. We raise money and give support to local charities, not because it’s good PR but because it’s good. We don’t tick a CSR box, we have CSR in our core.

We rejoice. We share.

In December 2017 we changed our ownership. We went from being a family-owned company to an Employee Owned Trust (EOT). There’s lots of fancy legalise that surrounds that transition but the essence is; we stopped being family-owned and became a family. The bottom line is; on a day-to-day basis, nothing changed.

At heart, though, we are a professional recruitment agency. Skilled at the matchmaking of candidate with job and job with candidate. Committed to understanding our clients’ recruitment plans and ensuring they are met.

We are Just Recruitment. You ought to talk with us.

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Jobs currently available

New job
Marketing Executive
Sector: Marketing, Advertising and PR
Location: Ipswich
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913375
About the role

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation based in Ipswich – actively seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing Executive to join its dynamic team.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will be required to create and deliver across all aspects of the marketing mix and PR programmes. This challenging role requires a self-motivated team player, with a can-do attitude, who works well in an extremely busy environment. You should be professional, articulate and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with the confidence to deal with people at all levels, both internally and externally.

You must be able to demonstrate a strong record of achievement in successfully developing, improving, and implementing all forms of marketing programmes and platforms, collateral materials and content-driven marketing.

Duties include:

  • Work with a full understanding of the importance of maintaining the corporate brand.
  • Create and deliver marketing activities in accordance with the company marketing plan.
  • Deliver all forms of marketing campaigns, measure effectiveness and propose improvements based on outcomes and associated metrics.
  • Plan and deliver physical and digital exhibitions and events programmes.
  • Deliver social media across all B2B platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter etc); plan, schedule and copywrite content.
  • Script and produce printed and digital materials.

Key attributes:

  • Ability to work to deadlines and respond well under pressure.
  • Excellent communicator in both verbal and written mediums.
  • Highly creative mind.
  • Lateral thinker.
  • Motivational approach.
  • Organised and methodical with diligence and attention to detail.
  • Proactive self-starter.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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Maintenance Engineer
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: £26,000 - £28,544 per annum
Location: Braintree, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913378
About the role

Just Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a company based in Braintree, Essex to assist its maintenance team in planned maintenance and breakdown repairs throughout the site.

You will ideally have gained experience within an industrial/heavy engineering environment.

The focus of this role is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the company-wide machines and buildings.

The role will require close coordination with the maintenance team.

The main department responsibilities in this role are as follows:

  • Assist in the planning of breakdown maintenance of the whole site.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of new project installations.
  • Assist engagement and liaison with sub-contractors vehicle service operators and insurance inspectors.
  • Assist in Purchasing maintenance-related products and services. Maintain efficient maintenance of spares and factory consumables store.
  • Routine production-related tasks.
  • Site Security.
  • Assist in the management of staff overalls.
  • Assist in the management of company vehicles.
  • Supervision of labourers working in your immediate area.
  • Assist in Lean Manufacturing initiative and tidiness of your area.
  • Assist in Supervising apprentices/trainees when allocated to the maintenance department.
  • Provide full support to all maintenance teams.
  • Provide feedback to Managers.
  • Suggest improvements to procedures, equipment, operating methods etc. to increase efficiency.
  • Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates/times.

Note: Training will be provided on company-specific systems and machinery, but you should have a good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering and be able to learn the roles above quickly.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

  • Apprenticeship minimum to NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (Craft and Technician).
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics training.
  • Electrical qualifications - Electrical Maintenance basics at a minimum.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
  • Ideally, 3+ years’ experience as a maintenance Technician/Engineer.
  • Experience 3+ years of team working (2 or more people).
  • Ideally have 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English and Science (C or above).
  • A working knowledge of Windows and MS Office.
  • MS Office, Outlook, Word and Excel most importantly.

If you don’t have the above qualifications but can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience your application will be considered.

Hours of work:

  • 39 hours per week.
  • Monday to Thursday: 7.00am to 3.00pm.
  • Friday: 7.00am to 2.00pm.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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Sales Administrator
Sector: Public Service and Administration
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
Location: Earls Colne
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913372
About the role

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation based in Earls Colne – actively seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Administrator to join its dynamic team.

Duties include:

  • Monitoring, controlling and actioning incoming emails to the Sales and Estimating department.
  • Processing all incoming sales orders accurately and ensuring that all incoming orders are processed correctly.
  • Liaising with customers where relevant and required to obtain missing information or answer customer queries.
  • Completing customer Supplier Questionnaires when requested.

Skills required:

  • Proven experience in a Sales Administrator role.
  • Excellent organisational and multi-tasking ability.
  • The ability to confidently and professionally communicate to customers and colleagues in your department and wider business is essential.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and methodical approach to providing an exceptional customer experience.
  • A strong level of computer literacy is essential including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.

Please note that you will need to drive due to the company’s location.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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Transport Planner
Sector: Transport, Logistics and Shipping
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: Snetterton
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913374
About the role

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded transport/haulage-based organisation located on the outskirts of Snetterton – actively seeking a Transport Planner.

This is a great opportunity to join a business that can give you genuine progression within a fast-growing, forward-thinking industry.

You will come from a planning background with a strong background in planning UK routes for general haulage, you must have experience of running your own cost centre - with extensive knowledge of all major road networks and a good geographical knowledge of the UK.

You will also have previous experience managing a fleet of vehicles - working in a team of 3 planners.

Role and responsibilities:

  • Routing of vehicles and covering deliveries across the UK.
  • Previous experience in transport planning in a busy transport office.
  • Providing good communication with the Traffic office teams and Drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained.
  • Use in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
  • Ensuring internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated.
  • Controlling and planning of resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours regulations).
  • Plan rigid and artic work for the following day.
  • Warehouse checks.
  • Review the Manifest and update any amendments/notes.
  • Providing rates, quotes and processing customer bookings.
  • Monitoring delivery performance and advising customers of issues affecting time/completion.
  • Competent IT literacy.
  • Undertake any other ad hoc project or task within the company as required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, working 8am to 6pm with occasional weekend working if required - this will be on a very ad hoc basis.

This role offers genuine progression and an attractive salary.

Free parking is available on-site.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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