Rochdale

Software Support Engineer

Software Support Engineer

Rochdale

Salary IRO £30-£35K PA

Hours: 8.05am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 4.50pm

Major Recruitment’s Technical Division are delighted to be working with their exclusive manufacturing and engineering client based in Rochdale assisting them with the recruitment of a skilled Software Support Engineer to work alongside their Software team.

The successful Software Support Engineer will join the software team and assist with technical support on a range of electronic machinery.

This varied role would suit a skilled Software Engineer with experience in .Net frameworks, networking and Microsoft operating systems. Previous experience with strength testing machines or similar test equipment would be highly beneficial.

A flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new skills is essential.

Location – This role will be based primarily based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester but with the opportunity for some home working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed customer support for in-house ‘Wintest’ software used on a range of testing machines.
  • Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults.
  • Configuring, updating and supporting field devices.

Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Background in Software Engineering, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
  • Networking and PC systems knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems.
  • Experience with C#, .Net frameworks and Visual Studio.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Attention t-o detail.
  • Strong maths skills.
  • Prior knowledge of similar testing equipment or applications would be beneficial.

Benefits

  • Split working pattern, 9-day fortnight with alternate Fridays off
  • Christmas bonus
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Death in Service Insurance
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions (up to 5%)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free food/drink
  • Opportunity to work from home

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and established business within an interesting sector. Please apply online or contact Helen for more info. INDHM

Shipping Administration Assistant

Shipping Administration Assistant

Rochdale

Salary £16-17 hourly rate.

Hours: Part Time hours to be negotiated

Major Recruitment’s Technical Division are delighted to be working with their exclusive manufacturing and engineering client based in Rochdale assisting them with the recruitment of a Shipping Administration Assistant for their business.

The successful Shipping Administration Assistant will join the team and assist with administration and shipping duties.

This will be a varied role and will start as a part time position (hours and days to be negotiated) and will grow in hours in the future to replace a key member of staff who is retiring.

We are looking for a team player who enjoys a busy and varied workload.

Excellent IT and organisational skills are essential along with a key eye for detail.

Candidates must be able to plan and coordinate shipments to delivery deadlines.

Communication across various departments along with international suppliers and customers.

Duties Include

  • Arrange worldwide shipments and transfer transportation.
  • Complete all shipping documentation including customs clearance.
  • Resolve purchase order queries.
  • Liaise with all stakeholders
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • EUR1
  • Letters of Credit
  • Invoicing
  • Petty cash

Experience

  • A minimum of 2 years Shipping experience essential.
  • Experience of customs requirements for import and…

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Death in Service Insurance
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions (up to 5%)
  • Annual factory closure period over the Christmas/New Year period. (Includes extra paid holiday days in addition to statutory allocation.)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free food/drink

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and established business within an interesting sector. Please apply online or contact Helen for more info. INDHM