We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and hardworking individual to increase our digital marketing footprint as well as someone to look after our CRM database system.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for someone to create and maintain digital marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities including developing relevant content topics to reach the company’s target customers and expanding community and/or influencer outreach efforts.

A typical day will include:

• Development of brand awareness and online reputation
• Maintain, update and support consultants with the use of our CRM system
• Create, curate, and manage all published content (images, video and written)
• Identify and improve organizational development aspects that would improve content
• SEO (search engine optimization) and generation of inbound traffic
• Website Support Management and website analytics (Data/Reports from our site)
• Manage efforts in building online reviews and reputation and monitor online reviews
• Analyze key metrics and tweak strategy as needed
• Compile reports for management showing results (ROI)
• Writing blogs and keeping the news sections updated
• Research and analyse social media trends
• Develop, administer, maintain and support the CRM system, documenting critical processes.
• Understand, report and seek to rectify data quality issues.
• Develop, maintain and execute reports as required by the business.
• Review how data generally outside of the CRM is formatted, stored, and integrated within the global business and review the processes required to support this, to enable data to be used with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Candidate profile:

• Highly creative and technically skilled, the candidate will be comfortable blogging, tweeting and driving our social media strategy and increasing our brand presence on social media
• Experienced in Corporate Social Media Marketing is highly advantageous but not a necessity
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent copywriting skills to ensure high standards of spelling and grammar
• Highly motivated with a confident approach
• Excellent knowledge of social media and varying social media platforms
• Highly ambitious, energetic and focused
• Money/reward driven and thrive in a fast paced environment

Salary & Benefits:

• Regular performance & pay reviews 
• Annual, employee of the month & long service awards
• Company Performance Incentives – Holidays to New York/Las Vegas and/or similar
• Early finishes, dress down days, company lunch once a month.
• Plenty of opportunity to progress and advance within the company
• Free parking

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and hardworking individual to increase our digital marketing footprint as well as someone to look after our CRM database system.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for someone to create and maintain digital marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities including developing relevant content topics to reach the company’s target customers and expanding community and/or influencer outreach efforts.

A typical day will include:

• Development of brand awareness and online reputation
• Maintain, update and support consultants with the use of our CRM system
• Create, curate, and manage all published content (images, video and written)
• Identify and improve organizational development aspects that would improve content
• SEO (search engine optimization) and generation of inbound traffic
• Website Support Management and website analytics (Data/Reports from our site)
• Manage efforts in building online reviews and reputation and monitor online reviews
• Analyze key metrics and tweak strategy as needed
• Compile reports for management showing results (ROI)
• Writing blogs and keeping the news sections updated
• Research and analyse social media trends
• Develop, administer, maintain and support the CRM system, documenting critical processes.
• Understand, report and seek to rectify data quality issues.
• Develop, maintain and execute reports as required by the business.
• Review how data generally outside of the CRM is formatted, stored, and integrated within the global business and review the processes required to support this, to enable data to be used with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Candidate profile:

• Highly creative and technically skilled, the candidate will be comfortable blogging, tweeting and driving our social media strategy and increasing our brand presence on social media
• Experienced in Corporate Social Media Marketing is highly advantageous but not a necessity
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent copywriting skills to ensure high standards of spelling and grammar
• Highly motivated with a confident approach
• Excellent knowledge of social media and varying social media platforms
• Highly ambitious, energetic and focused
• Money/reward driven and thrive in a fast paced environment

Salary & Benefits:

• Regular performance & pay reviews 
• Annual, employee of the month & long service awards
• Company Performance Incentives – Holidays to New York/Las Vegas and/or similar
• Early finishes, dress down days, company lunch once a month.
• Plenty of opportunity to progress and advance within the company
• Free parking

We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Data Management (VDM) Technician to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Vehicle Data Development Manager, the VDM Technician will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of vehicle databases, ensuring they are kept up to date with new models and group ratings so that they can be used effectively by our motor insurer members to guide premium pricing strategies.

So, if you have detailed knowledge of vehicle repair methods and are excited to play a key role in promoting safety, repair and best practice through the provision of vehicle data, then we want to hear from you!

As the Data Management Technician your responsibilities will involve:

• Producing accurate and timely data to inform stakeholder queries
• Validating OEM and Third Party data by cross-referring data sources
• Ensuring that the database management system (Plaza) is updated and maintained
• Ensuring data attributes meet the needs of clients
• Answering stakeholder questions regarding vehicle technology, providing data to support the technical responses as required
• Researching and sourcing vehicle information, including their availability and adoption of ADAS technology (and other systems as deemed necessary) and developing databases, spreadsheets and reports to clearly communicate the information through Thatcham to external stakeholders.

As the Data Management Technician your skills and experience will include:

• Experience working with vehicle data and attributes with an understanding of how databases are operated and maintained
• Good knowledge of vehicle anatomy with an understanding of their components
• Understanding of active safety collision avoidance technologies
• Understanding of vehicle engineering and body repair, preferably gained through practical experience
• Detailed knowledge of vehicle repair methods including ADAS calibration

What we’re looking for in you:

You’re an analytical problem solver and enjoy tackling complex data challenges. You have a strong attention to detail but are also mindful of the bigger picture, enabling a more strategic approach to tasks and projects. You have the drive to work independently on tasks, whilst also operating as part of a close team to ensure that reports and models fit together into wider projects and objectives

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Working hours: 8.30 – 16.30 Monday – Thursday, 8.30 – 15:45 Fridays

Salary: Circa £27,000 + competitive benefits, including a 10% non-contributory pension scheme

About Thatcham Research

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repairability.

With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre, Training Academy and Crime Lab, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Thatcham Research is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Data Management (VDM) Technician to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Vehicle Data Development Manager, the VDM Technician will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of vehicle databases, ensuring they are kept up to date with new models and group ratings so that they can be used effectively by our motor insurer members to guide premium pricing strategies.

So, if you have detailed knowledge of vehicle repair methods and are excited to play a key role in promoting safety, repair and best practice through the provision of vehicle data, then we want to hear from you!

As the Data Management Technician your responsibilities will involve:

• Producing accurate and timely data to inform stakeholder queries
• Validating OEM and Third Party data by cross-referring data sources
• Ensuring that the database management system (Plaza) is updated and maintained
• Ensuring data attributes meet the needs of clients
• Answering stakeholder questions regarding vehicle technology, providing data to support the technical responses as required
• Researching and sourcing vehicle information, including their availability and adoption of ADAS technology (and other systems as deemed necessary) and developing databases, spreadsheets and reports to clearly communicate the information through Thatcham to external stakeholders.

As the Data Management Technician your skills and experience will include:

• Experience working with vehicle data and attributes with an understanding of how databases are operated and maintained
• Good knowledge of vehicle anatomy with an understanding of their components
• Understanding of active safety collision avoidance technologies
• Understanding of vehicle engineering and body repair, preferably gained through practical experience
• Detailed knowledge of vehicle repair methods including ADAS calibration

What we’re looking for in you:

You’re an analytical problem solver and enjoy tackling complex data challenges. You have a strong attention to detail but are also mindful of the bigger picture, enabling a more strategic approach to tasks and projects. You have the drive to work independently on tasks, whilst also operating as part of a close team to ensure that reports and models fit together into wider projects and objectives

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Working hours: 8.30 – 16.30 Monday – Thursday, 8.30 – 15:45 Fridays

Salary: Circa £27,000 + competitive benefits, including a 10% non-contributory pension scheme

About Thatcham Research

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repairability.

With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre, Training Academy and Crime Lab, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Thatcham Research is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst / Test hybrid role. Are you looking for your next contract that allows you flexibility and the ability to actively impact a long standing fashion brand? 
 

Details:

• Manchester
• 4-month contract
• Immediate interview and start
• Flexible Working with some remote working 
• Onsite Parking 

What you'll be doing?

• Gathering business requirements, understanding process (both current and future) and translating into relevant software solution capability
• Running client workshops to gather views and feedback on design concepts and functional designs
• Documenting detailed designs, typically using Agile user stories
• Building detailed knowledge of Regatta’s business, processes and IT applications.
• Extensive manual test experience (ideally some with a retail environment)
• Supported testing in a multi-workstream implementation programme.   

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of both Agile and traditional IT delivery models – the programme uses both
• Highly effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• Strong stakeholder management; both internal and client
• Good understanding of Project Management processes and key delivery frameworks
• Demonstrable drive to deliver to the highest standards and to encourage and support colleagues to do the same
• Strong work ethic that can be followed by fellow team members
• Manual test experience
• Supported testing in a multi-workstream implementation programme
• Jira and Atlassian suite including reporting
• Formal test tools and ideally XRay for Jira
• Planning, documentation and execution of test artefacts 

An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst / Test hybrid role. Are you looking for your next contract that allows you flexibility and the ability to actively impact a long standing fashion brand? 
 

Details:

• Manchester
• 4-month contract
• Immediate interview and start
• Flexible Working with some remote working 
• Onsite Parking 

What you'll be doing?

• Gathering business requirements, understanding process (both current and future) and translating into relevant software solution capability
• Running client workshops to gather views and feedback on design concepts and functional designs
• Documenting detailed designs, typically using Agile user stories
• Building detailed knowledge of Regatta’s business, processes and IT applications.
• Extensive manual test experience (ideally some with a retail environment)
• Supported testing in a multi-workstream implementation programme.   

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of both Agile and traditional IT delivery models – the programme uses both
• Highly effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• Strong stakeholder management; both internal and client
• Good understanding of Project Management processes and key delivery frameworks
• Demonstrable drive to deliver to the highest standards and to encourage and support colleagues to do the same
• Strong work ethic that can be followed by fellow team members
• Manual test experience
• Supported testing in a multi-workstream implementation programme
• Jira and Atlassian suite including reporting
• Formal test tools and ideally XRay for Jira
• Planning, documentation and execution of test artefacts 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Applications Manager to join my client’s IT team based in Derby, Derbyshire.

The successful candidate will have a number of responsibilities, not limited to systems analysis and delivery, business support and strategic development.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with users to recommend medium-term requirements for systems applications
• Working with the IT Manager to turn agreed user requirements into workable, costed IT system proposals which can be planned and managed to a commercial solution with appropriate user involvement and management of risk
• Work with users and where appropriate project manage the documentation, testing, training and implementation of agreed systems to time and budget
• Manage on-going relationships with user system providers including tendering of business
• Harness the knowledge and ongoing requirements of system super-users to continually make improvements
• Help identify reporting requirements and appropriate systems and reporting tools
• Provide ongoing user support including project management, trouble shooting, report writing, data analysis, documentation and training
• Provide technical cover as required and report on infrastructure and hardware issues, comms, telephony, networks, data storage and security

Essential:

• 3+ years of commercial experience supporting medium to large SME’s
• General experience in databases e.g. Access
• Team player who can manage all stakeholders and able to work around the wider requirements of the IT Team
• Commercial with a positive and practical attitude as well as being enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable:

• MS Dynamics NAV experience
• Report writing skills in BI, Jet or Cognos

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
 
Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Applications Manager to join my client’s IT team based in Derby, Derbyshire.

The successful candidate will have a number of responsibilities, not limited to systems analysis and delivery, business support and strategic development.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Work with users to recommend medium-term requirements for systems applications
• Working with the IT Manager to turn agreed user requirements into workable, costed IT system proposals which can be planned and managed to a commercial solution with appropriate user involvement and management of risk
• Work with users and where appropriate project manage the documentation, testing, training and implementation of agreed systems to time and budget
• Manage on-going relationships with user system providers including tendering of business
• Harness the knowledge and ongoing requirements of system super-users to continually make improvements
• Help identify reporting requirements and appropriate systems and reporting tools
• Provide ongoing user support including project management, trouble shooting, report writing, data analysis, documentation and training
• Provide technical cover as required and report on infrastructure and hardware issues, comms, telephony, networks, data storage and security

Essential:

• 3+ years of commercial experience supporting medium to large SME’s
• General experience in databases e.g. Access
• Team player who can manage all stakeholders and able to work around the wider requirements of the IT Team
• Commercial with a positive and practical attitude as well as being enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable:

• MS Dynamics NAV experience
• Report writing skills in BI, Jet or Cognos

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
 
Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire. Commutable from Preston, Bolton, Burnley, North Manchester

£ Highly Competitive (depending on experience and seniority) plus benefits

Innovative electric vehicle development company urgently requires experienced Software Engineer with strong CODESYS experience to join their team to program and document their vehicle management units, battery management systems and other ancillary electronic components.

The Role:

You will be expected to bring technical knowledge and guidance of programming CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5 for an automotive application. Ideally you will have working knowledge of vehicle HV battery (BEV) systems and be from a mechanical, electrical and or electronic engineering background. Automotive / Electric / Battery powered systems background is ideal. Your support will ensure the achievement of business objectives and technical development by delivering projects on time and within budget. The role will require you to take responsibility for the development, documentation and maintenance of CODESYS software libraries and systems from development to production. Day to day you will:

Write and analyse programs written in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Work within the parameters of ISO26262 functional safety (with support)

Support vehicle build and advise on the battery and charging design process

Plan and execute vehicle tests

Manage component change including costs

Responsibility for the collation and presentation of data as and when required

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role/ automotive application

Sound working knowledge and experience in writing programs in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Understanding of battery electric vehicles

Good electrical and electronic skills

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and their programming

Any working knowledge of LiFePo 4 Prismatic Cells, Lithium Pouch and Lithium Cells

Working knowledge of HV DC battery safe working practices

HV isolation, automatic disconnection and insulation monitoring

An understanding of battery layout, their electrical design and charging capabilities

Excellent computer skills and preferably with knowledge and familiarity of, CAN CANOpen, J1939, Software C-code, CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5, communication protocols, CANMoon and toolchain

Experience of developing control algorithms for EV/HEV automotive applications, including electric motor controls

The Person:

Multitasker and organised

Good team player with the additional ability to work alone unsupervised

Friendly person with good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to fit in

An eye for detail, high standard of work

The Benefits:

My client offers plenty of opportunity for career progression for the right candidates who wish to progress within our successful organisation and offers competitive salary, pension and life assurance, free parking etc

Please send CV now and call Tim Morris on (phone number removed) to find out more

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire. Commutable from Preston, Bolton, Burnley, North Manchester

£ Highly Competitive (depending on experience and seniority) plus benefits

Innovative electric vehicle development company urgently requires experienced Software Engineer with strong CODESYS experience to join their team to program and document their vehicle management units, battery management systems and other ancillary electronic components.

The Role:

You will be expected to bring technical knowledge and guidance of programming CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5 for an automotive application. Ideally you will have working knowledge of vehicle HV battery (BEV) systems and be from a mechanical, electrical and or electronic engineering background. Automotive / Electric / Battery powered systems background is ideal. Your support will ensure the achievement of business objectives and technical development by delivering projects on time and within budget. The role will require you to take responsibility for the development, documentation and maintenance of CODESYS software libraries and systems from development to production. Day to day you will:

Write and analyse programs written in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Work within the parameters of ISO26262 functional safety (with support)

Support vehicle build and advise on the battery and charging design process

Plan and execute vehicle tests

Manage component change including costs

Responsibility for the collation and presentation of data as and when required

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role/ automotive application

Sound working knowledge and experience in writing programs in CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5

Understanding of battery electric vehicles

Good electrical and electronic skills

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and their programming

Any working knowledge of LiFePo 4 Prismatic Cells, Lithium Pouch and Lithium Cells

Working knowledge of HV DC battery safe working practices

HV isolation, automatic disconnection and insulation monitoring

An understanding of battery layout, their electrical design and charging capabilities

Excellent computer skills and preferably with knowledge and familiarity of, CAN CANOpen, J1939, Software C-code, CodeSys 2.3 and 3.5, communication protocols, CANMoon and toolchain

Experience of developing control algorithms for EV/HEV automotive applications, including electric motor controls

The Person:

Multitasker and organised

Good team player with the additional ability to work alone unsupervised

Friendly person with good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to fit in

An eye for detail, high standard of work

The Benefits:

My client offers plenty of opportunity for career progression for the right candidates who wish to progress within our successful organisation and offers competitive salary, pension and life assurance, free parking etc

Please send CV now and call Tim Morris on (phone number removed) to find out more

CODESYS Software Engineer. Electric Vehicles, Battery Systems

Blackburn, Lancashire