Project Assistant

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation based on the outskirts of Colchester — they are looking for an experienced and motivated 'Account Manager' to join their dynamic team.

To be considered for this role, you ideally will have had some exposure to a client-focused role.

You will need to offer a solid understanding of materials and managing time frames.

The key purpose of the role is to grow and service existing clients, working with the team to provide excellent service to ensure repeat business and deal with incoming enquiries. You will also assist with sourcing new business, via researching new potential projects.

Key duties will include:

• Managing a portfolio of accounts, upselling and cross-selling — with a client-centred approach.
• Securing new business opportunities as they arise as well as dealing with all incoming enquiries — using your commercial focus, ensuring revenue growth.
• Reviewing and negotiating bids offered by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maximising the turnover and profitability of all projects allocated.
• Gathering information for the design and estimate to complete the project — working with a team on the client’s budgets and timeframes.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Ideally at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in either the property/construction or signage industry.
• Excellent customer skills.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with a client-focused, commercial approach.
• Full driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team — offering excellent benefits and a competitive package.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment seeks an Order Processing Administrator for a manufacturing business based in Witham.

You will be responsible for processing and vetting bespoke orders/quotes — confidently reading dimensions from drawings with a keen eye for detail to ensure the order is produced with a right-first approach.

Duties include:

• Processing orders and quotes on a daily basis.
• Performing technical vetting of orders, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Identifying and addressing discrepancies or unclear specifications.
• Processing remake paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Undertaking any administrative functions within the office as allocated by your team leader.
• Covering for Customer Service role when required.
• Handling customer enquiries professionally, ensuring excellent service, when required.

Key skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with technical information (or confidence to learn).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literate (Excel/Word).

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.

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a transport and logistics business based on the outskirts of Colchester. They are looking to add a Transport Planner to their existing team.

You will come from a planning background within the general haulage or pallet network industries.

You will also have previous experience managing a fleet of rigid/artic vehicles.

Duties include:

• Routing vehicles and covering deliveries across the UK.
• Providing good communication with the Traffic Office teams and Drivers to ensure customer KPIs and targets are achieved and maintained.
• Using 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).
• Planning rigid and artic work for the following day.
• Warehouse checks.

Being a CPC Holder will be an advantage, but not essential.

Please note due to location you will need to drive.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is pleased to support a transport and logistics business located on the outskirts of Colchester — they are seeking to add an Administrator to their existing team.

Key duties:

• Carry out the data entry of information onto the relevant system, identifying and resolving any discrepancies and preparing all documentation relating to the movement/transportation of goods in an accurate and efficient manner to deliver high customer service levels
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to all relevant external and internal clients to maintain the key flow of information
• Answer and direct queries promptly and in a professional manner providing accurate information to ensure excellent customer service is being delivered
• Complete general administrative duties in an efficient and effective manner to deliver a world-class service
• Maintain relevant system by accurately inputting the required data, in addition to checking and reconciling data where appropriate and identifying and resolving any discrepancies to ensure 100% accuracy
• Update, produce and communicate all business KPIs to monitor service delivery levels
• Work as part of a team and participate in cross-training initiatives to provide effective cover in a colleague’s absence
• Operate a high standard of general housekeeping and work in a safe manner complying with all health and safety regulations in order to maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering a competitive package, further training and development and free parking is available on site.

Due to the nature of the business — working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm — some flexibility if offered.

Please note, due to location you will need to drive.

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

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation based in Ipswich that is looking for a Conference & Event Manager.

You will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing all company conferences and events—both corporate and social—and should have experience in project planning.

Hybrid working is available after successful completion of the probationary period (min. of 3 days in the office, up to 2 days at home).

Duties include:

• Devise structure, processes and procedures to manage all company events, including budgetary controls and ensure adherence.
• Devise processes and procedures to manage the company’s event calendar and company event rollout.
• Compile list of preferred suppliers for approved hotels with negotiated costings and periodically review.
• Compile list of preferred events/entertainment management companies etc. ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote events.

Core skills:

• Strong management skills combined with the ability to motivate others.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to deal with multiple events and associated stakeholders.
• Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment with a strong solution focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills to devise alternate plans when problems arise.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong negotiation abilities to secure contracts and pricing.

Qualifications:

• Foundation degree, higher national diploma or a degree in events management, Level 4 Diploma in Event Management or a Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role.
• Project Management qualification (advantageous).

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.