Permanent Recruitment

Head of Operations

Are you experienced in retail operations or have worked within a senior role within a fast-paced distribution centre?

Are you able to not only successfully lead a team but to review exiting processes and to improve the whole operation.
A fast-growing international online fashion and clothing outlet are adding some key figures to the business to enable the business to have the correct structure in place to not only cope but excel with the growth it is currently undergoing.

One of these roles is this, a Head of Operations. Working closely with the Operations Director you will take responsibility for the ongoing management and development of multiple departments including Customer Service, Warehouse, and Logistics with a headcount of around 50 people.

This role offers hybrid working, an excellent salary, free parking, a significant annual bonus and additional benefits the most attractive being a definite route to becoming an Operations Director.

I want to talk with anyone from the e-commerce, Warehouse and/or logistics environment.

Responsibilities of the Head of Operations:

* Plan and utilise resources in each department to run an efficient, cost-effective operation.
* Monitor/control KPIs to achieve business, financial and service targets
* Train, motivate, manage and lead your teams, identifying and nurturing strengths, identifying areas for development
* Oversee the operational processes for the entire business ensuring that they are as efficient and growth ready as possible
* Take responsibility over Carrier solutions.
* To ensure the direct labour resource is utilised to maximum productivity and P&L, will take full ownership throughout the work with the Operations Director.
* Production of operational reports support the roll out of new operational systems, processes, and procedures
* Build excellent working relationships with wider internal teams
* Responsibility for assurance across Quality and Health & Safety standards

Experience Required to become their Head of Operations

* Familiar with online, e-commerce retail/distribution.
* Previous experience in a similar role, specifically relating to high volume parcel delivery
* A proven track record of managing multiple departments and large teams
* Knowledge and experience in applying Lean methodologies or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
* A love for the detail and being involved

This role would suit an experienced Head of Operations or operations manager with previous experience in e-commerce, warehousing and logistics. We want someone highly motivated to develop and progress professionally.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A well-established, forward facing bespoke development agency are looking for a web developer to join an expanding development team, working and consulting with clients in order to produce web solutions and products. Benefits for the role include remote working, flexible working hours, salary reviews, and access to tech blogs.

In this web developer role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing web solutions and consulting with clients
• Working as a senior member of a team
• Taking part in all elements of the SDLC

I would like to speak to individuals with previous experience with working with bespoke software companies/ digital agencies, and team working environments.

To be successful within the role you will have:

• Several years of web development experience working with PHP7 and MySQL
• Comfortable working with web technologies including React, or other similar modern JavaScript Frameworks
• Experience with MVC, particularly Symfony
• Experience with version control system (Git)

The position offers benefits including:

• Remote working
• Flexible hours
• Holidays
• Access to technical blogs

If this web developer opportunity is of interest, then please respond to this advert with your details and we will review them as soon as possible.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Coordinator who is looking to join an established distribution company- specialising in palletised freights. With over 20 years of experience, this company operates a diverse range of vehicles for a well-maintained and loyal customer base.

As a coordinator shifts would be day shifts and Mon- Friday.

Job Duties as their Transport Coordinator:

• Work alongside a team of transport planners and drivers.
• Assist with maintaining/verifying time and attendance for drivers
• Contact drivers to understand delays, manage any ad-hoc issues and escalate where appropriate
• Brief all drivers, ensuring all paperwork & equipment is issued.
• Use the inhouse system to contact drivers with any updates.
• Ensuring all compliance regulations are followed and maintained
• Deal / resolve any issues from drivers and customers

To be successful in this role we would like to talk to you:

• If you have worked in a transport role - admin/ planner /clerk
• Experience in a fast-paced route planning environment
• Delivered exceptional customer service to external and internal customers
• Have great IT skills
• Manage your own time, plan and performance on a day-to-day basis

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

An Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler is required for a steel processing company based in the Brierley Hill area of the West Midlands.

This position is working on a temp to perm basis - with a permanent contract awarded after a probationary period.

Duties include:

• Operating an overhead crane to handle steel
• Assisting with loading / offloading steel on machine lines (multi-strand blanking lines)
• Banding, packing and palletising stock
• General material handling duties

You will NOT need an Overhead Crane Operator licence, experience of operating overhead cranes to handle steel is all you need.

This position is working mornings and afternoons;

6am - 2pm (6am - 12:30pm Fridays) / 2pm - 10pm (12:30pm - 7pm Fridays)

The rate of pay is £10.93 per hour £15 per week timeskeeping bonus.

If you think this Overhead Crane Operator role is right for you, APPLY NOW!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A rapidly growing ecommerce organisation, who are a Sunday times top 100 growing company, are looking for a development manager who will be a pivotal member of the IT team, in order to help design and optimise the company's systems, including their ecommerce offering as well as intra-business data management. The role offers remote working, mental health schemes, a tight-knit team, and training opportunities.

In this development manager role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and designing the company's SAP systems for intra-business data management
• Creating SQL reports
• Working as a senior member of the IT team within the organisation
• Working within SAP 10.0 and B1 user management
• Developing the front end and back end of the ecommerce platform using Magento2
• General IT support throughout the organisation

I would like to speak to any development managers or heads of development with previous experience with working within large ecommerce businesses, with experience with working on applications to optimise work processes and managing business requirements.

To be successful within the role you will have:

• Several years of commercial experience working with SAP environments (particularly B1)
• Comfortable working with SQL Reports
• Commercial experience working with ecommerce platforms, particularly using Magento2
• Working with senior business stakeholders and developers

The position offers benefits including:

• Remote working
• Mental health schemes
• A tight-knit working environment
• Training opportunities
• Pension Contributions

If this development manager opportunity is of interest, then please respond to this advert with your details and we will review them as soon as possible.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A rapidly growing ecommerce organisation, who are a Sunday times top 100 growing company, are looking for a SAP B1 developer to be a pivotal member of the IT team, in order to help design and optimise the companies servers and systems. This individual will also be working closely with the head of technology. The role offers remote working, mental health schemes, a tight-knit team, and training opportunities.

In this SAP B1 developer role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and designing the company's SAP systems.
• Creating SQL reports
• Working as a senior member of the IT and development team
• Working within SAP 10.0 and B1 user management
• Managing data

I would like to speak to any SAP B1 developers with previous experience with working within large ecommerce businesses, with experience with working on applications to optimise work processes and managing business requirements.

To be successful within the role you will have:

• Several years of commercial experience working with SAP environments (particularly B1)
• Comfortable working with SQL Reports
• Previously developed solutions with B1 user management.
• Working with senior business stakeholders and developers

The position offers benefits including:

• Remote working
• Mental health schemes
• A tight-knit working environment
• Training opportunities
• Pension Contributions

If this SAP B1 developer opportunity is of interest, then please respond to this advert with your details and we will review them as soon as possible.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Salary up to £33,273 28 days plus holiday Excellent Benefits!

A company with a national contract within the defence industry is looking to add Mechanical Fitters to their growing team. In order to continue to fulfil their contracted KPIs, they're now looking for four experienced Mechanical Fitters who have maintained and fitted Merlin or Wildcat Helicopters. These facilities are imperative to maintaining the country's defence capabilities, making this one of the most important and rewarding positions available right now.

If successful at interview stage, the Mechanical Fitter would support the aircraft engineering services in a highly regarded military environment.

We would love to hear from a Mechanical Fitter with the following -

• A good working knowledge of Aircraft Engineering & Aircraft systems
• An understanding of Engineering & asset management systems
• Has completed Maintenance Human factors course
• Work alongside the electrical & mechanical team to make sure assignments are completed.

What is on offer for a Mechanical Fitter -

• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen & Free parking
• Benefits that include - Discounts on cinema tickets, online shopping & entry to merlin attractions
• Interesting & enjoyable work!

If you have previous experience in assisting with the maintenance & repair of AugustaWestland Aircrafts please apply to this advert.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Salary up to £33,273 28 days plus holiday Excellent Benefits!

A company with a national contract within the defence industry is looking to add Mechanical Fitters to their growing team. In order to continue to fulfil their contracted KPIs, they're now looking for four experienced Mechanical Fitters who have maintained and fitted Merlin or Wildcat Helicopters. These facilities are imperative to maintaining the country's defence capabilities, making this one of the most important and rewarding positions available right now.

If successful at interview stage, the Mechanical Fitter would support the aircraft engineering services in a highly regarded military environment.

We would love to hear from a Mechanical Fitter with the following -

• A good working knowledge of Aircraft Engineering & Aircraft systems
• An understanding of Engineering & asset management systems
• Has completed Maintenance Human factors course
• Work alongside the electrical & mechanical team to make sure assignments are completed.

What is on offer for a Mechanical Fitter -

• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen & Free parking
• Benefits that include - Discounts on cinema tickets, online shopping & entry to merlin attractions
• Interesting & enjoyable work!

If you have previous experience in assisting with the maintenance & repair of AugustaWestland Aircrafts please apply to this advert.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A leading manufacturer of components supplied to some of the world's leading brands in the FMCG industry is currently seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician. This role will play a key part within the business, supporting the production department in all aspects of injection moulding, ranging from tool setting to trouble shooting.

As Injection Moulding Technician, your duties will include -

• Carrying out tool and colour changes, as well as condition setting of machinery
• Trouble shooting of process issues such as short shots, flashing, etc
• Monitor machines periodically to check output and scrap targets are being achieved

Based near Dunstable, this role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Luton, Aylesbury, Bedford, Brackley and Thame.

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Technician, the ideal candidate will

• Have significant experience of working in a plastic injection moulding environment as an Injection Moulding Setter or Technician
• Be experienced in tool changing, condition setting and trouble shooting
• Know how to improve cycle times, OEE and reduce scrap without impacting on quality
• Have an in-depth knowledge of moulding machines, moulds, robots, and ancillary equipment

On offer -

A salary of £30-37k depending on experience

Working Monday - Friday 22:00-06:00

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.