Accounts / Finance

Management Accounts Assistant              Ref. 2026               SE Wales   

Salary negotiable £23 - £28K

Our clients are a leading global manufacturing company who are currently expanding in the South East Wales area. Due to continued growth they now have an opportunity for an ambitious part qualified CIMA student Accountant to take up post as soon as possible.

Main Duties

• Assist in completion of weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports
• Maintenance of the company fixed asset register
• Administration of pricing controls
• Support the creation of forecasts and budgets
• Produce all necessary statements and reports relating to General Ledger
• Preparation of monthly Journals for accruals and prepayments, for inputting into accounts
• Ensure reconciliation of General Ledger accounts and sub systems

Candidate requirements

• Part qualified CIMA student (passed Certification stage), or equivalent
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with all levels in the organisation
• Comfortable with working in a high pressure environment
• Excellent IT skills in particular Excel
• Good communication and presentation skills

Please email your CV to Nick@prosperec.co.uk stating your notice period and salary requirements or telephone 01792 645151 for further information

Manager and Senior Managers (Data and Planning)                  Ref 1946

Cardiff         

£35 - £60K

Challenging opportunities at level 3 and 4 within a major successful UK bank responsible for acquiring greater value out of data / targeting through development of well thought out data strategy and appropriate testing plan.  

Main Duties

In a brand new position, sitting within the Marketing department, you will be responsible for owning the data strategy for Marketing. With a focus on driving greater value from our data, you will create a robust plan to maximise value and efficiency from the way the bank uses information.  With your strong relationship building skills, you will effectively manage the data suppliers, negotiating the best arrangements for the provision of the most appropriate data to the business. 

Candidate requirements

You should have previous experience of the UK Data Market and a strong working knowledge of data suppliers. You will have excellent problem solving ability and strategic thinking capability.  Your communication skills will be first class as you will need to develop strong working relationships with your internal customers as well as 3rd party suppliers and external contacts.

Please email your CV to Nick@prosperec.co.uk stating your salary requirements and notice period or telephone 01792 645151 for further information

Business Retention Manager            Ref. 1963                       Cardiff           

Up to £40K    

Excellent opportunity with a major UK Bank for a Senior Manager with responsibility for retention of accounts and balances within credit card business

Main Duties

• Your role will be to maximise the retention of customers through campaign planning, offer optimisation, data interrogation, model development, opportunity identification and tracking
• Work with cross functional teams to seek opportunities to improve existing operational practices

Candidate requirements

• A strong marketing and analysis background
• Excellent communicator and a dynamic analyst.
• Knowledge of either SAS, SPSS, SQL

Please email your CV to Nick@prosperec.co.uk stating your salary requirements and notice period or telephone 01792 645151 for further information

Business Statistical Analysts                    Ref: 1949                                Cardiff

Salary Up to £40,000 (Depending on experience)

Excellent Benefits (including: share scheme, share options, healthcare, product discounts, childcare vouchers, pension scheme and bonus)

These exciting opportunities are with a major UK finance company and bank, where there are openings at level 2 and 3 within the department. Continued growth and demand from clients has created the need for high calibre candidates to provide analysis and actionable insight to the company’s marketing message in new product development, account retention, dormant accounts, acquisition and revenue enhancement  

Main Duties

• Take ownership of in wide ranging depth statistical analysis to enable assessment of business models
• Work closely with relevant departments in marketing, risk, new product development, finance, acquisition in acquiring and reviewing statistical information and reports to influence future strategies / business models
• Communicate report findings effectively to internal non technical colleagues in a clear and effective manner  

Candidate Requirements

• Highly numerate candidates qualified with a degree or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, engineering or scientific field (2:1)
• Detailed understanding of SAS
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels, must be able to communicate technical data analysis to a non technical audience
• Experience of data analysis preferably in a banking environment

Interested candidates should email their CVs to info@prosperec.co.uk and   call Nick on 01792 645151 for further information

Graduate Statistical Analyst           Ref: 1926                          Cardiff

Salary C£19K - £24K

Excellent Benefits (including: share scheme, share options, healthcare, product discounts, pension scheme and an uncapped bonus)

This exciting opportunity is with a major UK finance company and bank. Continued growth and demand from clients has created the need for high calibre graduates to provide portfolio level analysis and actionable insight to the Account Management Retention team in order to shape business direction in line with business goals. The position offers excellent potential for training and development

Main Duties

• Responsible for providing detailed portfolio and campaign analysis in order to drive business strategy to retain existing customers
• Provision of detailed and insightful analysis that enhances the understanding of campaign and portfolio metrics and relationships between product mix, channel and price
• Effective communication of findings to the wider business in order to effectively influence the strategic direction
• Provision of detailed analysis that proactively seeks out new business opportunities
• Forecasting, planning and design of retention specific campaign activity
• Develop strong relationships with Marketing Delivery, Operations, Marketing Finance and Risk Departments

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in an analytical environment, with a degree in Maths, Statistics or Science discipline, 2:1 preferred
• Understanding / experience of SAS essential with a good understanding of data organisation and industry best practice in relation to data extraction, manipulation and communication of results.
• Excellent communication skills

Interested candidates should email their CVs to nick@prosperec.co.uk or call Nick on 01792 645151 for further information.

Business Statistical Analysts                    Ref: 1949                                Cardiff

Salary Up to £40K

Excellent Benefits (including: share scheme, share options, healthcare, product discounts, childcare vouchers, pension scheme and bonus)

These exciting opportunities are with a major UK finance company and bank. Continued growth and demand from clients has created the need for high calibre candidates to provide analysis and actionable insight to the company’s marketing message in new product development, account retention, dormant accounts, acquisition and revenue enhancement  

Main Duties

• Take ownership of in wide ranging depth statistical analysis to enable assessment of business models
• Work closely with relevant departments in marketing, risk, new product development, finance, acquisition in acquiring and reviewing statistical information and reports to influence future strategies / business models
• Communicate report findings effectively to internal non technical colleagues in a clear and effective manner  

Candidate Requirements

• Highly numerate candidates qualified with a degree or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, engineering or scientific field (2:1)
• Detailed understanding of SAS
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels, must be able to communicate technical data analysis to a non technical audience
• Experience of data analysis preferably in a banking environment

Interested candidates should email their CVs to info@prosperec.co.uk and   call Nick on 01792 645151 for further information

Administration

Archivist (Scientific Sector)              Ref. 2020                   Mid Glamorgan

Salary c£16k + depending upon experience

Our client is a successful contract research organisation serving the international pharmaceutical industry. They have modern, well-equipped facilities to determine the effects of new drug substances. They currently have a new opportunity for an Archivist to be responsible for maintaining the company archive related to clinical trials and bio analytical studies.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and maintaining an awareness of Good Practice regulations and guidelines.

Duties of the role:

·         Receiving and checking documentation from completed clinical trials and bioanalytical studies into the Archive

·         Document the storage location of such data/documentation via an access database

·         Track and retrieve documents on loan from the Archive

·         To provide management with data and information as required

·         Liaison with, and monitoring of the external Archiving facility

·         Maintain Company SOP system  

Candidate Requirements:

·         Good interpersonal and organisation skills

·         Computer literate

·         Working with minimum supervision in a regulated environment

·         Mature attitude and be able to take responsibility for the task assigned

·         Applicants should be aware that the position involves lifting/moving boxes up to approx 15kg

Interested candidates should email their CVs to joanna@prosperec.co.uk and call Joanna Llewelyn on 01792 645151 for further information.

Business & Management

Order Entry Administrator                    Ref 2027                          Gwent         

Salary Circa. £18K

Our client is a highly successful manufacturing company within the automotive sector which is part of a large and diverse international group. This appointment forms an important part of sales and manufacturing with responsibility for dealing directly with customers regarding the logging and progressing of orders to ensure timely delivery.

Main Duties

• Ensuring efficient and effective response to customers
• Sort and action all matters relating to order processing
• Progress chasing, to ensure timely delivery
• Identifying opportunities for cost and efficiency savings
• Providing reports as requested
• Be able to manage customer meetings and site visits
• Liaising between production and sales teams internally and customers externally
• Ensure Continuous Improvement activity takes place

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Second European language would be desirable but not essential
• Strong technical sales skills
• Knowledge of production demands and customer base
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Oracle would be a distinct advantage

Interested candidates should email their CVs ASAP to nick@prosperec.co.uk stating their salary requirements and notice period or call nick on 01792 645151 for further information.

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Commercial Co-ordinator                  Ref: 2013                       Nr Swansea

Salary circa £20-23k (dependent upon experience)

Our clients are a successful automotive company and as a result of their continued growth and changing business needs, they are seeking an effective commercial co-ordinator who has experience in operating in a commercial/engineering environment with an understanding of commercial duties and functions.

Duties of the role:

Reporting to the Account Manager, the role requires pro-active support for the existing Sales/Engineering team with very strong administrative, organisational and planning skills.

The key responsibilities of the position are:

·         Manage customer enquiries

·         Maintenance of customer selling prices

• preparation of customer price quotations
• raising and controlling sample and tooling orders
• preparation of customer presentations
• maintaining customer relationships
• customer systems – training would be provided

Candidate requirements:

·         Success in the role will include the ability to - operate with limited supervision with evidence of acting on ones own initiative; demonstrate high levels of drive, determination and resilience and meet deadlines, often with short lead times

·         First class communication skills and confident use of Microsoft Office are essential with a Business Administration or similar qualification an advantage.

·         While the role demands a high degree of technical input, recognition of the need to effectively manage the routine elements and to support other general duties required by the Company will be essential.

·         Communication with all internal departments, close involvement with finance, logistics and engineering.

Interested candidates should email their CVs to joanna@prosperec.co.uk stating their salary requirements and notice period. For further information please call Joanna Llewelyn on 01792 645151.

Business Development Manager                 Ref: 1996                  Nr Cardiff

Salary: Excellent and negotiable remuneration package 

Our UK based client is a specialist manufacturer and global distributor of analytical instrumentation and associated sampling equipment. The company's comprehensive portfolios of products have led to a continued period of successful expansion and as such are looking to recruit to a number of positions.

This key management role will require extensive general management and business development experience within the analytical instrument business.

Main duties

• Contributing to and executing a strategy for business growth

• Day-to-day operations of the company’s new 'Detection and Software Technology' division
• Covering distribution, technical marketing and product development.
• General management operations associated with a start up division

Candidate requirements

• Prior experience of business building in the analytical instrument sector
• Knowledge of the mass spectrometry industry an advantage.  
• Proven business development and management experience

Interested candidates should email their CVs to joanna@prosperec.co.uk  indicating their salary requirements. For further information please call Joanna Llewelyn on 01792 645151.

Engineering / Technical

Graduate Technical Sales Coordinator               Ref 2009       

Mid Glam        Salary Circa £18k – 25k dependent on experience

Our clients are an established and highly successful manufacturing company based in the Mid Glamorgan area supplying a range of products to major international companies. Their continued success and the need to maintain and develop their services has created an opportunity for a Trainee Technical Sales Coordinator to join their busy but small team.

Duties of the job

• Lead identification and generation
• Generation of sales plans and targets
• Creation of technical and commercial presentations
• Preparation of customer quotations
• Sales account management
• Negotiating with customers and global suppliers
• Provision of technical information to and support of the Purchasing function in sourcing components

Candidate requirements

• Candidates are required to hold a degree in a technical / engineering discipline
• Candidates with either a year or two’s experience will also be considered.
• You must be willing to travel both within Europe and the Far East. The ability to speak a second language, particularly German would be advantageous.          
• Applicants are required to have a good mathematical ability.  

Please email your CV to katie@prosperec.co.uk stating your salary requirements and notice period or telephone Katie McGrath on 01792 645151 for further information

Workshop Supervisor                        Ref: 2041                               Dyfed

Salary C£22K

Our client is a successful engineering company who offers a variety of toolmaking, press production, assembly work and general engineering services. A challenging appointment has now become available for a Workshop Supervisor to manage the shopfloor team.

Main Duties:

• Reporting directly to the General Manager you will be involved in the running of a small press and tool shop.
• Organise production schedule in order to meet delivery deadlines
• Development of production planning systems
• Management and development of all production staff
• Management of external customers requirements and queries
• Setting power press machines and checking safety guarding

Candidate requirements: 

·         Supervisory experience is essential from within an Engineering environment

·         Candidates are required to have hands on tool and press room experience and be able to set power press machines and check safety guarding

• Experience of ISO and QS systems

·         Experience from within the Automotive industry would be of interest as would candidates with toolmaking experience

·         Computer Literacy

Interested candidates should email their CVs to katie@prosperec.co.uk ASAP stating their salary requirements and notice period. For further information please call Katie McGrath on 01792 645151

Maintenance Craftsmen – Mechanical             Ref 2036           Nr Cardiff

3 month fixed term contract      Salary £22,240

Our client is a highly successful and major manufacturing company and two challenging appointments have now become available for Maintenance Craftsmen (Mechanical). The pattern to be worked will be regular Days.

Duties of the job

• The job falls into the ‘Senior Craft’ category, which requires a high standard in the areas of examination, technical skills, accountability and diagnostic work.
• Use of a range of hand tools for equipment dismantling.
• Use of a range of hand held power tools including drilling machines, angle grinders, jigsaws etc, also pneumatic tools / mechanical hammer devices, ratchets etc.
• Follow maintenance task plans and hit objectives and timescales.
• Carry out basic electrical tasks in line with the company multi-skill requirements.
• Required to work in confined spaces and at height.

·         To have an appreciation of plant condition monitoring.

·         A good appreciation of friction and lubrication effects in moving parts.

Candidate requirements

• A Craftsman will have attained at least 12 months experience as well as having completed a relevant certificated maintenance apprenticeship, preferably in a process industry, with an ONC/HNC preferred.
• A good all round mechanical maintenance ability and diagnostic technique.
• An ability to undertake bench fitting duties, plus basic machining duties, to include turning, milling, drilling and grinding.
• An ability to undertake various welding activities, to include electric arc, MIG and gas.
• To have a good understanding of common mechanical regulations, for example, abrasive wheels, gas safety, mechanical isolation, machinery guarding etc.
• A basic understanding of chemicals and the dangers that they present.

·     Able to use an electronic Maintenance Management System for task generation and work progress logging.

Interested candidates should email their CVs to katie@prosperec.co.uk or call Katie McGrath on 01792 645151 for further information. A full medical and security clearance will be undertaken at interview stage.

Maintenance Craftsmen – Electrical          Ref 2035                   Nr Cardiff

3 month fixed term contract           Salary £22,240 + benefits

Our client is a highly successful and major manufacturing company and two challenging appointments have now become available for Maintenance Craftsmen (Electrical). The pattern to be worked will be regular Days.

Duties of the job

• To make a positive contribution towards developing and maintaining the workplace and equipment to a high standard.  To independently carry out installation and commissioning of electrical equipment with up to 415V potential.
• Installation of distribution systems, including cable and equipment selection, and test procedures.    
• All work (and time) must be entered into MAXIMO (a Computer Aided Maintenance Management System).
• To work to the control procedures set out in the local DOM.
• Power failure correction, including overloads and replacing fuses.
• Sensing and switching device problems.
• Use of basic PLC fault diagnostics and programming.
• Component failures, repairs and replacement of relays, contactors, coils, solenoids and PCBs.
• Cable faults, testing and repair.
• Motor and drive faults (AC & DC) - thyristor motor drives.
• Motor repairs, including bearings and brushes.

Candidate requirements

• A Craftsman will have attained at least 12 months experience as well as having completed a relevant certificated maintenance apprenticeship, preferably in a process industry, with an ONC/HNC preferred.
• A good understanding of the use of PLCs (Allen Bradley / Siemens) in fault finding, and programming.
• To have a good knowledge of the electrical safety regulations.
• A good all round electrical maintenance ability.
• A good understanding of electrical measurements and instrumentation.

Interested candidates should email their CVs to katie@prosperec.co.uk or call Katie McGrath on 01792 645151 for further information. A full medical and security clearance will be undertaken at interview stage.

Maintenance Technician              Ref. 2034                    South East Wales

£22,636 + 40% Shift Allowance + Pension

Our client is a major international manufacturing company in the automotive sector. Due to continued success and growth an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Maintenance technician to take up post as soon as possible.

Main Duties

• You will be responsible for maintaining maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a. high volume environment.
• Work closely with other team members in a flexible manner.
• Practice flexible working on a two shift basis.

Candidate requirements

• Maintenance experience from within a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Electrical and / or Mechanical trained with experience in breakdown and repair.
• Experience of plc’s advantageous.
• Cleanroom experience advantageous.
• Apprenticeship served / City and Guilds or ONC / BTEC.

Please email your CV to katie@prosperec.co.uk stating your salary requirements and notice period or telephone 01792 645151 and ask for Katie McGrath for further information.

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer        Ref. 2028              South Wales 

£23 - £30K + 15% Profit Share + Benefits

Highly successful and expanding company supplying to the aerospace and defence sectors has a new opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Engineer to implement a new manufacturing process for the production of  prototypes of cable systems and associated products and support equipment.

Main Duties

• Developing rapid prototyping techniques / engineering / manufacturing processes
• Work with bid team to produce a manufacturing / timing strategy
• Work closely with customers on cable harness/system requirements
• Maintain a Total Preventative Maintenance program
• Maintain and produce all production build visual aids and methods
• Continually identify and plan where possible to avoid bottlenecks
• Manage accurately Company’s Drawing Control procedure.
• Be responsible for setting and maintaining tooling, fixtures records / calibration.
• Manage / maintain BOM’s and Carry out costing analysis on builds processes.
• Design simple test jigs and fixtures.

Candidate requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Experienced Engineer with team leader qualities
• Range of knowledge of mfg technologies / computer controlled equipment
• It would be advantageous if you had experience in Aerospace / Defence
• Must be able to get Government Security Clearance

Please email your CV to Nick@prosperec.co.uk stating your notice period and salary requirements or telephone nick on 01792 645151 for further information

Maintenance Technician / Craftsmen – Mechanical                  Ref 2004

Nr Swansea

Salary £19,200

Our client is highly successful UK division of a world leading producer of high

technology stainless steels, special alloy materials and advanced value-added products. A challenging appointment has now become available for a Maintenance Technician / Craftsmen (Mechanical).

Duties of the job

• Undertake all mechanical work associated with preventative maintenance, breakdown maintenance and maintenance of site services within defined requirements or instruction.
• Comply with Standard Working Practices and Permits to Work where appropriate.
• Work safely within legal and company guidelines using appropriate PPE.
• Monitor the Engineering Request system and address breakdowns.
• Carry out the requirements of the Preventative Maintenance system.
• When requested, be prepared to attend the works site out of normal working hours to address issues of safety, security or production equipment breakdowns.
• Comply with the Company and departmental Quality Assurance procedures.

Candidate requirements

• A Craftsman will have attained at least 12 months experience as well as having completed a relevant certificated maintenance apprenticeship, preferably in a process industry, with an ONC/HNC preferred.
• A good all round mechanical maintenance ability and diagnostic technique.
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Equipment Technician                  Ref: 2024                                 Swansea

Salary £20000 + 35% 12hr continental shifts on rota basis.

Our client is an industry leader in reclaiming the next generation of silicon wafers and other services. They now require equipment technicians to maintain quality standards and maximise efficiency.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager:

Duties of the role:

·    Undertake both planned and reactive maintenance with respect to                            schedules and procedures, ensuring data is recorded.

·    Rectify breakdowns as quickly as possible to minimise downtime.

·    Ensure quality standards are maintained whilst work is carried out in a timely manner.

·    To diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement repairs, communicate all work carried out with the engineering dept and record all relevant information.

·     Analyse data to ensure all equipment at their site operates to the      expected standard and carry out remedial work if this is not being achieved.     

·   To enthusiastically participate in continuous improvement activities, optimising efficiency and reliability.

·         To react quickly to any process/quality control concerns ensuring that production targets and quality standards are not compromised. 

·    To always execute safe working practises ensuring all relevant Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

Candidate Requirements:

·         The successful candidate should ideally have served an indentured apprenticeship (electrical mechanical or mechatronics) or hold an ONC/HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

·         At least 2 years   production / process experience would be expected, and experience in a semiconductor / clean room environment would be a distinct advantage.

·         A sound understanding of production equipment including control systems and pneumatics would be expected, and strong fault finding and diagnostic skills are essential.

·         The candidate should be self-motivated with strong IT and communication skills, have a proactive approach with an ability to adapt and learn quickly.

·         A sound understanding of quality control i.e. SPC and 8D’s would also be an advantage.

Interested candidates should email their CVs to joanna@prosperec.co.uk and call Joanna Llewelyn on 01792 645151 for further information.

Production Engineering Manager       Ref. 2006            Mid Glamorgan     

Salary circa £40K + Benefits

Our clients are a highly successful international company which designs, manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of specialist emergency rescue and survival equipment to the military, coastguard and civilian aerospace markets. They are now seeking an experienced and ambitious Production Engineering Manager to be responsible for ensuring full support is provided to production processes within the Metals division, providing a degree of planning and full engineering support to the team

Main Duties

·         Manage a team of engineers and toolmakers with a hands on approach

·         Programme a range of CNC machinery including 2axis, 3axis, and multi axis types.

·         Generate process planning documentation, provide estimates of manufacturing times / costs

·         Assess planning methods after introduction, make recommendations and implement improvements to affect cost reductions / quality improvements, reduce scrap levels

·         Coordinate implementation of engineering changes and suggestions for improvement to assist production in all areas

·         Manage workload within the department planning / prioritising tasks

·         Manage the introduction of new products from receipt of drawings through to first article

·         Provide support to the production department on a daily bases to ensure both new and ongoing products are manufactured within the specified financial restraints

Candidate requirements

·         Graduate – Ideally in Engineering / Manufacturing processes (Or equivalent)

·         Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior engineer / engineering manager

·         Ability to demonstrate excellent people management skills

·         Proven ability in working to tight budgets and deadlines

·         You must have experienced in programming of CNC machinery

·         Experience of small to medium batch production

·         Use of MRP systems (Routings and BOMs)

Please email your CV to Nick@prosperec.co.uk quoting your salary requirements and notice period or telephone 01792 645151 for further information

Electrical Engineer                        Ref. 2005                 Mid Glamorgan        

Salary £25K

Our clients are a well established and highly successful international company within food manufacturing with an enviable record of success providing major brand products to the leading retail outlets. An opportunity has now become available for an experienced Electrical Engineer.

Main duties

• Working within a busy electrical team you will be responsible for ensuring the lines run effectively dealing with multiple machines, installations where appropriate and PLC’s in a fast moving environment.  

Candidate requirements  

• Time served Electrical Engineer with ideally some mechanical skills
• Ideally 16th / 17th edition qualified
• Experience with PLC’s, ideally Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi
• Ideally you will have previous experience within the food sector but this is not essential

Please email your CV to Katie@prosperec.co.uk stating your notice period and salary requirements or telephone Katie McGrath on 01792 645151 for further information

Senior Project / Applications Engineer         Ref:1992               Mid Glam

Salary £20-£30K

Our client is an international leader in the design, manufacture & distribution of advanced filtration and separation products and systems. They are seeking a Senior Project / Applications Engineer who will be responsible for assessing and interpreting customer enquiries and providing quotations in a professional and timely manner, as well as managing projects from conception to conclusion.

Duties of the job:

• Produce quotations for bespoke equipment

• Design process systems to meet customer requirements
• Project Manage and expedite a number of projects up to £500K in value including timely completion and submission of documentation
• Assess and accept orders in conjunction with engineering and the sales departments’ recommendations / requirements
• Interpret customer specifications / data
• Liaise with engineering manager, project engineers, designer and customers to address engineering issues and find cost efficient solutions
• Liaise with fabricators to discuss practical solutions to problems and