Technical Sales Engineer

CNC Lathe Programmer Location: Glasgow Salary: Up to £21 per hour depending on experience Reference: ASPLIV Our client, a well-established precision engineering business based in Glasgow, is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This opportunity would suit an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer with strong Fanuc control experience, capable of programming, setting and operating CNC lathes to manufacture high-quality precision components. Experience working within the oil and gas industry would be advantageous but is not essential. Responsibilities: - Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls. - Developing and optimising CNC programmes to manufacture precision components. - Reading and interpreting technical and engineering drawings. - Setting up tooling, materials and machines for production runs. - Machining components to tight tolerances and required quality standards. - Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. - Identifying and resolving programming or machining issues. - Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Requirements: - Previous experience as a CNC Lathe Programmer. - Strong experience with Fanuc controls. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. - Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes. - Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and precision engineering. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Oil and gas industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Working Hours: - Monday to Thursday: 07:45-17:30 - Four-day working week, with Fridays available for overtime. Overtime: - First 7 hours: Paid at x1.5 - Any additional hours: Paid at x2 Benefits: - 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. - Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 8%. - Full-time, permanent position. - Four-day working week. - Enhanced overtime rates. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data - these can be viewed on our website.

Senior Sales Account Manager Location: Hampshire Salary: £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Reference: ASPLIV Our client, a leading UK metal stockholder, is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Account Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales and account management, ideally within the metals or steel stockholding industry. Candidates from similar distribution environments, such as electrical wholesale or distribution, will also be considered. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing customer relationships, maximising sales opportunities and driving business growth. Responsibilities Manage, develop and grow relationships with existing customer accounts. Identify and secure new business opportunities to increase revenue. Proactively generate sales through telephone, email and customer engagement. Prepare and negotiate quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and commercial profitability. Follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion rates. Identify opportunities to increase spend and expand existing customer accounts. Build a strong understanding of customer requirements, providing suitable products and solutions. Work closely with internal teams to ensure orders are processed efficiently and customer expectations are met. Monitor market conditions, pricing and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth. Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and pipeline information. Work towards agreed sales targets and contribute to the overall commercial success of the business. Requirements Previous experience in a sales or account management role within the metals or steel stockholding industry is highly desirable. Experience within a similar distribution environment, such as engineering, manufacturing, electrical wholesale or distribution, will also be considered. Proven track record of developing customer accounts and generating revenue. Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to negotiate pricing and maximise profitability. Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building and customer service skills. Proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities. Target-driven approach with a focus on delivering results and building long-term customer relationships. Package Salary of £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience. Bi-annual bonus. 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Opportunity to join a leading UK metal stockholder. Excellent opportunity to develop existing customer relationships and contribute to business growth. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data - these can be viewed on our website.

Maintenance Manager - Shredder Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive, depending on level of experience Industry: Metals / Recycling Reference: ASPLIV Our client, a leading UK steel manufacturing and recycling business, is looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at its recycling facility in Cardiff. The site operates a modern, high-value industrial shredder, representing a £25 million investment, and is looking to strengthen its engineering function with someone who can take ownership of maintenance activities, improve preventative maintenance routines, and maximise plant reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with a background in scrap metal recycling, heavy industrial processing, or similar mechanical environments. Shredder experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other heavy process industries with strong technical knowledge and proven team management experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will lead a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and delivered to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities - Take ownership of maintenance operations across the site's industrial shredding facility. - Develop, implement, and maintain effective preventative maintenance schedules. - Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise disruption and maximise equipment uptime. - Lead and manage a team of mechanical and electrical engineers and fitters. - Oversee reactive maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding, and repair activities. - Identify recurring equipment failures and implement improvements to plant reliability. - Ensure maintenance tasks are prioritised, scheduled, and completed effectively. - Work closely with operational teams to coordinate maintenance requirements around production schedules. - Maintain high standards of engineering practice, health and safety, and equipment compliance. - Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. - Ensure appropriate maintenance procedures, routines, and records are in place. Key Skills & Experience - Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Manager, or similar senior maintenance role. - Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a preference for mechanically biased candidates. - Experience managing a team of engineers, fitters, or maintenance technicians. - Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, maintenance planning, and scheduling. - Experience maintaining heavy industrial machinery or continuous process equipment. - Shredder experience within scrap metal recycling or waste processing would be highly advantageous. - Ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and understand equipment failure in detail. - Experience managing reactive maintenance and improving planned maintenance performance. - Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. - A proactive approach to improving maintenance standards, plant reliability, and operational performance. - Flexible approach to supporting a busy industrial operation and its maintenance requirements. Package & Benefits - £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience - 5% annual bonus - Electric car scheme - save up to 40% through salary sacrifice - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - 5% employer pension contribution - Relocation package available for the right candidate - Life assurance - Retail discounts - Cycle to work scheme - MyMindPal wellbeing support To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Graduate Sales Executive Location: Swanley Salary: £25,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience Industry: Metals Reference: ASPLIV Our client, a leading UK metal stockholder, is looking to appoint a driven and ambitious Graduate Executive to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and developing long term customer accounts. The business is open to candidates from a range of sales backgrounds - attitude, resilience, and people skills are more important than industry experience. They are looking for someone who is naturally curious, commercially minded, and confident picking up the phone and creating opportunities. Key Responsibilities - Proactively identify and win new business opportunities. - Build strong relationships with both new and existing customers. - Manage and grow customer accounts to maximise revenue opportunities. - Conduct outbound sales activity including cold calling and lead generation. - Understand customer requirements and provide tailored solutions. - Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close deals effectively. - Maintain regular communication with customers to develop long-term partnerships. - Keep CRM systems updated with sales activity and pipeline information. - Monitor market activity and identify potential areas for growth. Key Skills & Experience - Previous experience within a sales or business development environment desirable. - Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills. - Comfortable making outbound calls and generating new business opportunities. - Self-motivated, resilient, and target driven. - Competitive mindset with a strong desire to succeed. - Naturally inquisitive and confident asking questions. - Strong organisational skills and good initiative. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Package & Benefits - £25,000-£30,000 depending on level of experience - Annual profit share scheme - Salary incentives - 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday - Clear progression pathway with an industry leader To Contact Direct Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.