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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.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - On-Call Location: Knottingley Salary: £42,537.46 per annum + overtime and on-call allowance Working hours: Daytime rota with flexibility required plus on-call cover one week in every four Contract: Full time, permanent Aspion Search is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, supporting the reliability and performance of production machinery, plant and site services. This is a hands-on role combining electrical maintenance, fault finding, installations and equipment improvements. You'll report to the Engineering Team Leader and provide on-call support as part of an agreed rota to minimise downtime. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment across production machinery, plant, buildings and site services. Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently. Identify the causes of recurring failures and implement improvements to prevent further breakdowns. Undertake development work to improve the performance and useful life of plant and equipment. Participate in the on-call rota, responding to equipment faults and breakdowns. Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with company procedures. Follow health and safety requirements and maintain high standards of housekeeping. Work closely with colleagues across departments to support production and operational requirements. Requirements An apprenticeship-trained electrical engineer. An ONC in Electrical Engineering. Strong technical knowledge and practical electrical maintenance skills. A methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving. Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safe working. Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Interested? To discuss the opportunity, contact Daniel Barnett at Aspion Search on 0151 209 2050 or email daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett - Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 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.

Sales Executive Location: Plymouth Salary: £30,000-£40,000 depending on level of experience Hours: Monday to Friday Reference: ASPLIV Our client, a well-established metal stockholder based in Plymouth, is looking for a motivated and commercially focused Sales Executive to join their team. Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with existing customers. Identify new business opportunities. Handle sales enquiries and provide accurate, competitive quotations. Identify opportunities to increase sales across existing accounts. Proactively follow up quotations and enquiries to maximise conversion. Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and provide the right products and solutions. Liaise with internal teams to ensure orders are processed efficiently and delivered to customer requirements. Maintain accurate customer and sales information on the company's system. Keep up to date with market conditions, pricing and competitor activity. Requirements Previous experience within the metals industry is desirable. Previous experience within a simillar industry essential. Proven experience in a sales and account management role. Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email. Commercially aware with a strong understanding of customer service and sales. Proactive, resilient and target-driven approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Package Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. Monday to Feiday 08:30-17:00 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. Annual profit share bonus Company pension Mind Health Schem Access to 24/7 GP Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business within the metals sector. 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.