We are looking to attract an IT Learning Specialist to join the busy IT Team Manchester.

The IT Learning Specialist is responsible for designing training programmes appropriate to the needs of the business as well as delivering training via a variety of methods, including classroom-based training, remote training/webinars and one-to-one desk-side or telephone assistance. This role also delivers weekly new starter inductions and scheduled training sessions on a variety of applications including Microsoft Office, case management software, document management software, customer relationship management software, digital dictation software and practice management systems.

We are keen to speak to candidates with considerable experience of delivering training sessions to audiences of varying sizes and abilities who have experience of working with Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office with particular focus on Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

We offer a nurturing and collaborative environment alongside a competitive salary. Our company benefits include 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase, an additional day off for your birthday, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a number of discounts to use for gym membership, car leasing, mobile phones and insurance products.

BLM is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

We are looking to attract an IT Learning Specialist to join the busy IT Team Manchester.

The IT Learning Specialist is responsible for designing training programmes appropriate to the needs of the business as well as delivering training via a variety of methods, including classroom-based training, remote training/webinars and one-to-one desk-side or telephone assistance. This role also delivers weekly new starter inductions and scheduled training sessions on a variety of applications including Microsoft Office, case management software, document management software, customer relationship management software, digital dictation software and practice management systems.

We are keen to speak to candidates with considerable experience of delivering training sessions to audiences of varying sizes and abilities who have experience of working with Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office with particular focus on Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

We offer a nurturing and collaborative environment alongside a competitive salary. Our company benefits include 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase, an additional day off for your birthday, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a number of discounts to use for gym membership, car leasing, mobile phones and insurance products.

BLM is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of technical issues
• Fully engage with clients by telephone & email to assist with problem resolution and to keep clients fully informed of progression from logging to resolution.
• Prioritise and manage workloads to ensure SLA’s are met.
• Play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments in the business.
• Use Service Management System and other internal systems to log accurate and timely updates to issues.
• Document technical activities in the form of knowledgebase articles, processes & procedures where appropriate.

• SQL Server –Basic knowledge of administering & troubleshooting SQL server
• Windows OS – Basic knowledge of administering & troubleshooting Windows OS (Desktop & Server)
• Windows 7, 10 Desktop O
• Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 Server OS
• Active Directory
• Networking

• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of technical issues
• Fully engage with clients by telephone & email to assist with problem resolution and to keep clients fully informed of progression from logging to resolution.
• Prioritise and manage workloads to ensure SLA’s are met.
• Play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments in the business.
• Use Service Management System and other internal systems to log accurate and timely updates to issues.
• Document technical activities in the form of knowledgebase articles, processes & procedures where appropriate.

• SQL Server –Basic knowledge of administering & troubleshooting SQL server
• Windows OS – Basic knowledge of administering & troubleshooting Windows OS (Desktop & Server)
• Windows 7, 10 Desktop O
• Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 Server OS
• Active Directory
• Networking

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a UI/JavaScript Developer for a 6 Month contract based in London.

Purpose of the Role:

• To further enhance an FX platform, to help complete platform migrations and to extend capabilities and interoperability with other applications

As a UI/JavaScript Developer you will be responsible for:

• Participate in an Agile based software development life cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with the production support team for release and maintenance of the components
• Work closely with the other developers in determining and following best development and architecture practice
• Propose and provide feedback from experience/knowledge on architecture, design, technology choices and technology direction of the platform
• Fully participate in requirement and design meetings for new functionality
• Develop reference implementations and documentation for platform features
• Moderate and review development contributions from the development community

What we require from the candidate:

• At least 8 years software development experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong development skills and experience with JavaScript
• Experienced with TypeScript, CSS and HTML
• Strong development skills and experience with the common JavaScript Libraries and other Web Technologies
• Single Page Application development
• Front Office development experience in any of: FX, FX Options, Interest Rates Products is desirable but not essential

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a UI/JavaScript Developer for a 6 Month contract based in London.

Purpose of the Role:

• To further enhance an FX platform, to help complete platform migrations and to extend capabilities and interoperability with other applications

As a UI/JavaScript Developer you will be responsible for:

• Participate in an Agile based software development life cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with the production support team for release and maintenance of the components
• Work closely with the other developers in determining and following best development and architecture practice
• Propose and provide feedback from experience/knowledge on architecture, design, technology choices and technology direction of the platform
• Fully participate in requirement and design meetings for new functionality
• Develop reference implementations and documentation for platform features
• Moderate and review development contributions from the development community

What we require from the candidate:

• At least 8 years software development experience in an enterprise environment
• Strong development skills and experience with JavaScript
• Experienced with TypeScript, CSS and HTML
• Strong development skills and experience with the common JavaScript Libraries and other Web Technologies
• Single Page Application development
• Front Office development experience in any of: FX, FX Options, Interest Rates Products is desirable but not essential

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

1st Line Electronics Support Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Blackburn

Post Code: BB1 2NN

Salary: £21,000 to £22,000

Start Date: ASAP

You will join an established business in the electronics manufacture and installation sector. As a 1st Line Electronics Support Engineer, your role will be to provide first line telephone support to engineers, distributors and colleagues. You will diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including asking customers targeted questions to quickly understand the root of the problem. You will talk clients through a series of actions, either via phone, email or chat, until they've solved a technical issue.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in electronics and prior experience in a Telephone Support role of an electronics product set.

The role will suit individuals currently working as 1st Line Electronics Support Engineer, 1st Line Technical Support - Electronics, Helpdesk, Customer Support and be living within a commutable distance of Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, Rochdale or be willing to relocate.

Please forward your CV by clicking Apply Now!

1st Line Electronics Support Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Blackburn

Post Code: BB1 2NN

Salary: £21,000 to £22,000

Start Date: ASAP

You will join an established business in the electronics manufacture and installation sector. As a 1st Line Electronics Support Engineer, your role will be to provide first line telephone support to engineers, distributors and colleagues. You will diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including asking customers targeted questions to quickly understand the root of the problem. You will talk clients through a series of actions, either via phone, email or chat, until they've solved a technical issue.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in electronics and prior experience in a Telephone Support role of an electronics product set.

The role will suit individuals currently working as 1st Line Electronics Support Engineer, 1st Line Technical Support - Electronics, Helpdesk, Customer Support and be living within a commutable distance of Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, Rochdale or be willing to relocate.

Please forward your CV by clicking Apply Now!

Technical Administrator / Estimator
Up to £30,000 DOE
Paddock Wood, Kent

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Technical Administrator/Estimator to join our client at their offices in Paddock Wood, Kent.

Our client is an innovative, international provider of Architectural lighting solutions illuminating retail spaces, museums, offices, airports, sports stadiums, hotels, chain stores, private dwellings as well as all external environments. They specialise in providing high quality Architectural solutions to the project and retail lighting sectors.

Roles & Responsibilities:
As Technical Administrator / Estimator your duties will consist of (but not be limited to): -

• First point of contact for incoming calls, whether they be clients, wholesalers, contractors, suppliers or sales team
• Carrying out take-off's to be produced in conjunction with luminaire schedules to understand and confirm the drawing matches the schedule
• Preparing detailed costing schedules in Excel, making allowance for all components required for each fitting
• Raising accurately priced quotations for project opportunities within our accounting software and ensuring all tenders receive a quote within the tender period prescribed by clients
• Placing all the supplier orders and sub orders required to fulfil projects received accurately and within the time restraints that the company has agreed to meet
• Chasing deliveries and liaising with our logistics network to co-ordinate incoming and outgoing shipments

Skills & Qualifications:
We are looking for a Technical Administrator / Estimator with the following: -

• Previous experience working within the lighting/luminaire sector is desirable although general M&E or construction experience would be considered
• Ability to understand Technical CAD drawings would be advantageous
• Previous estimating experience is essential

Salary & Package:
What's on offer for this Technical Administrator / Estimator role: -

• Competitive salary in line with experience
• Chance for career progression within an expanding company

If this role is of interest, please contact Ben Guppy on (phone number removed) alternatively email your CV along with a cover letter to (url removed)

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Technical Administrator / Estimator
Up to £30,000 DOE
Paddock Wood, Kent

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Technical Administrator/Estimator to join our client at their offices in Paddock Wood, Kent.

Our client is an innovative, international provider of Architectural lighting solutions illuminating retail spaces, museums, offices, airports, sports stadiums, hotels, chain stores, private dwellings as well as all external environments. They specialise in providing high quality Architectural solutions to the project and retail lighting sectors.

Roles & Responsibilities:
As Technical Administrator / Estimator your duties will consist of (but not be limited to): -

• First point of contact for incoming calls, whether they be clients, wholesalers, contractors, suppliers or sales team
• Carrying out take-off's to be produced in conjunction with luminaire schedules to understand and confirm the drawing matches the schedule
• Preparing detailed costing schedules in Excel, making allowance for all components required for each fitting
• Raising accurately priced quotations for project opportunities within our accounting software and ensuring all tenders receive a quote within the tender period prescribed by clients
• Placing all the supplier orders and sub orders required to fulfil projects received accurately and within the time restraints that the company has agreed to meet
• Chasing deliveries and liaising with our logistics network to co-ordinate incoming and outgoing shipments

Skills & Qualifications:
We are looking for a Technical Administrator / Estimator with the following: -

• Previous experience working within the lighting/luminaire sector is desirable although general M&E or construction experience would be considered
• Ability to understand Technical CAD drawings would be advantageous
• Previous estimating experience is essential

Salary & Package:
What's on offer for this Technical Administrator / Estimator role: -

• Competitive salary in line with experience
• Chance for career progression within an expanding company

If this role is of interest, please contact Ben Guppy on (phone number removed) alternatively email your CV along with a cover letter to (url removed)

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.