An excellent package is available for this role, including open ended commission.

Our client, a manufacturing business in the West Midlands area, is seeking a fluent speaking French Sales Executive to join their successful sales team, with responsibility for managing existing and new customers throughout France, building long and meaningful relationships with French customers.

Specific duties include:

Managing existing customers in France, optimizing sales revenue from established accounts

Introducing new business from prospective accounts in France and regenerating business from dormant accounts.

Attend exhibitions and visit key customers in France as required.

Contribute to the development of the company’s Sales & Marketing Strategy.

Aspire to achieve personal KPI’s, including the annual sales target for France.

The Candidate:

We are seeking someone with a passion for sales and a proven track record within a fast-paced sales environment.

Full product training will be provided so no specific product experience is required - if you speak French, and have at least 12 months’ sales experience, we want to hear from you.

You should have a good level of education, along with an abundance of personal drive & determination.

To apply for this French Sales Executive role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal, or if you would prefer to speak with Carl in the first instance, feel free to call him on 07766552676

Swindale Parks is recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable company in Buckinghamshire, seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to enhance their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Conduct internal audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor production processes and perform inspections.
• Analyse data to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation related to quality management systems.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and client specifications.
• Product testing and analysis.
• Attend global quality meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, particularly in a technical or engineering environment, ideally industrial fasteners related.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and regulations.
• Experience with quality assurance tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualification.
• High level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel in partucular)

Apply Now

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs to Swindale Parks. Take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking organisation in Buckinghamshire today!

The Role

Reporting to the UK & Ireland Country manager, this is a balanced hunter/farmer position where you will:

• Maximise sales from an established customer base while identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Deliver a design-in technical sales process, working closely with OEMs in sectors such as Aerospace, Industrial Machinery, Robotics, Packaging, Logistics and Rail
• Provide technical guidance, product expertise, and solution-based consultation throughout the sales cycle
• Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and technical teams
• Manage your own schedule in a home-based role, travelling across the UK to visit customers as required
• Attend occasional meetings at the company’s UK office

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in an Engineering discipline (mandatory)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a technical sales environment (internal or field-based)
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly
• A proactive, ambitious, and self-motivated approach to business development
• Ideally, you will be based in the Midlands with good access to the motorway network. However other locations will be considered for the right candidate.

Package

• Salary: TBC basic
• 25% bonus
• Company car
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a fast-growing global organisation

To apply for this excellent Technical Sales Engineer role, please send your CV via this job portal

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of established accounts, while also identifying and converting new business opportunities across targeted industrial markets.

The role is predominantly home and field-based, however you will be expected to attend the company’s head office on a weekly or fortnightly basis. As such, candidates should ideally live within an hour’s commute of the West Midlands.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of selling industrial adhesives or closely related technical solutions, ideally into markets such as general manufacturing, transport, off-highway, automotive, and specialist engineering. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong and consistent sales track record within a technical or engineered product environment.

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, commercially astute, and driven to succeed, with a positive attitude and a genuine hunger to grow accounts and build long-term customer relationships.

On offer is a very competitive remuneration package, including:

• Excellent basic salary

• Open-ended commission structure

• Annual bonus

• Company car

• Excellent pension scheme

• Private medical cover

• Death in service benefit

To apply for this Business Development Manager/Senior Sales role, please submit your CV via this job portal.

Our client, a long established and highly successful manufacturing business with particular strengths in fabrication and precision engineering, is seeking an accomplished Technical Sales Engineer to join their successful team.

We are seeking an all-round technical sales specialist to target prospective customers with a view to establishing a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities. The company is based in the West Midlands region and it would be beneficial if you lived within one hour's commuting distance. You will be expected to undertake UK wide travel to attend client meetings, and, if required, also European & International travel to suit customer needs.

The Role:-

Identify and approach new customers, creating a pipeline of profitable opportuntiies, centred around fabrication and precision engineering solutions.

Generate estimates and sales proposals, presenting them to the client as required.

Once new customers become established, focus on Account Management to optimise profitable revenue from each client.

Help to grow the team as turnover grows. 

The Candidate:-

For this Technical Sales role we are seeking a self starter with a proven track record of sales achievement within the precision engineering sector.

Ideally you will be from a fabrication and/or machined components background, with the ability to read engineering drawings.

You will be comfortable producing your own quotes & estimates, with the full support of the Engineering & Production teams, and ideally qualified to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical engineering. 

To Apply

Please send your CV via this job portal and Carl Booth, Managing Director, will get back to you.

Technical Support Manager

Our client, a long-established mechanical engineering solutions provider based in the West Midlands is seeking a Technical Support Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality technical support services whilst driving commercial performance across the business.  This role blends string technical expertise with commercial acumen to ensure customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and revenue growth. The position acts as a key link between customers, sales teams and technical staff, to deliver exceptional service and identify new commercial opportunities.

Key responsibilities encompass:

Operational Management – oversee daily operations of the pump repair workshop and field service activities including strip-downs, inspections, machining, assembly, alignment and performance testing; ensure jobs are scheduled efficiently and completed within agreed timescales; implement & monitor quality control processes to maintain high repair standards; conduct technical assessments and approve repair scopes, quotations and final reports; manage inventory, tooling and maintenance of workshop equipment; ensure compliance with safety procedures, industry regulations and company policies.

Commercial & Financial Management – prepare & approve quotations, repair proposals and tender submissions; support sales teams with technical presentations, site surveys and tender responses; identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and margin enhancement; build & maintain string relationships with key customers & suppliers.

We are seeking an ambitious and self-motivated HNC/HND qualified individual, with experience in pump repair, rotating equipment, engineering or mechanical services. A deep understanding of pumps and rotating equipment is highly desirable, coupled with strong leadership and team-management skills.

To apply for this Technical Support Manager role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal or if you prefer to engage with Carl in the first instance, he can be contacted on 07766552676.

Senior Project Engineer

Our client, a long-established precision engineering business based in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of engineering projects across the business, managing work from initial enquiry through quotations, planning, manufacture, installation and completion. The role acts as a practical link between customers, the commercial team, workshop teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities encompass:

Project & Customer Management – managing engineering projects from enquiry through to completion, acting as the key point of contact for customers throughout project delivery; attending customer sites to assess engineering requirements; carry out site surveys and produce clear technical notes, scopes and supporting information; coordinate machining, fabrication, repair, subcontractor and site service activities; monitor project progress, communicate updates and support the achievement of agreed delivery requirements; manage multiple live enquiries and projects.

Technical & Commercial Support – review customer drawings, specifications, samples and repair requirements; support reverse engineering projects and develop practical solutions; prepare technical & commercial quotations; liaise with workshop personnel regarding manufacturing methods, technical queries and job progress.

Health, Safety & Site Work – assess site projects and identify all practical requirements; prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements where applicable.   

We are seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual, with a minimum of five years’ experience working within a mechanical engineering environment, and a solutions-focused approach, together with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information clearly.

Whilst no specific academic qualifications are requested for this role, relevant practical experience within a mechanical engineering environment would be highly desirable.

To apply for this Senior Project Engineer role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal or if you prefer to engage with Carl in the first instance, he can be contacted on 07766552676.

QESH & Facilities Manager

Our client, a long-established precision engineering SME business based in Fife is seeking a QESH & Facilities Manager, with responsibility for the management of Health, Safety and Quality systems in accordance with both company and client requirements.

This is a perfect career opportunity for an ambitious individual who can grow his or her skillset as the business grows.

Key responsibilities encompass: Full control & maintenance of the company’s QMS system; Maintenance of all legal compliance processes; Management of all skills & training development for the business; Estate and building maintenance planning; Maintenance planning of infrastructure & plant; Maintenance of internal/external audit programmes; Contractor surveillance & management.

We are seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual, familiar with working with Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards, ideally IOSH/NEBOSH qualified.  

To apply for this QESH & Facilities Manager role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal or if you prefer to engage with Carl in the first instance he can be contacted on 07766552676.

Proposals Engineer

Our client, a long-established precision engineering SME business based in Fife is seeking a Proposals Engineer responsible for the development, execution, tracking and communication of quoting activities for new and existing customers.

The Proposals Engineer will lead the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring estimates are robust, compliant and aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities encompass: Producing quotations: Interpreting drawings, specifications & technical documents: Preparing detailed cost breakdowns covering labour, materials, equipment etc; Conducting risk & opportunity assessments; Engaging with suppliers & subcontractors, obtaining competitive quotes & evaluating proposals; Collaborate with managers, engineers and commercial teams; Present estimates & commercial recommendations to leadership; Supporting value engineering initiatives.

We are seeking a Proposals Engineer with experience within an engineering, manufacturing, machining or precision repair environment. You will ideally have a strong understanding of engineering methods and materials, and be experienced in the use of Excel, cost modelling and data analysis

You should have a proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and have relevant qualifications in an engineering field.

Consideration will also be given to senior machinists seeking a career change.  

To apply for this Proposals Engineer role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal or if you prefer to engage with Carl in the first instance he can be contacted on 07766552676.

Operations Director

Our client, a long-established precision engineering SME business based in Fife is seeking an Operations Director with full day-to-day leadership accountability, reporting into the Group Managing Director, responsible for delivering the annual revenue plan, whilst continuously improving profitability, delivery performance, capacity, quality, employee capability and customer service.

Key responsibilities encompass: Strategic Leadership; Operational Management; Financial Management; People Leadership; Compliance & Governance; Stakeholder Management; Key Performance Indicators.

We are seeking a strategic thinking Executive with extensive business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, strong communication & influencing abilities, excellent problem solving & decision-making capability, project & programme management skills, financial & analytical competence, plus strong organizational & planning skills.

You will have proven operational leadership experience, gained within an engineering, manufacturing, machining or precision repair environment.

Degree level or professional management qualification is preferred, but equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered.

To apply for this Operations Director role please send your CV to Carl Booth via this job portal or if you prefer to engage with Carl in the first instance he can be contacted on 07766552676.