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VAT Accountant

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VAT Accountant – EMEA
£55,000 + Bonus & benefits
Coventry
Hybrid – high flexibility
Full time, Permanent

An excellent interim opportunity within a large, complex, and growing organisation, supporting a key division with statutory reporting, VAT, and wider regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe.

This role would suit a hands-on, technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys ownership, stakeholder interaction, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.

The Role

You will take end-to-end responsibility for statutory and VAT reporting across multiple legal entities, acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities
* Ownership of VAT compliance across the group (monthly, quarterly, and annual returns)
* Intrastat and wider regulatory reporting across EMEA
* Full responsibility for international entities, ensuring accounting and tax obligations are met on time
* Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
* Weekly cash flow forecasting for European businesses
* Acting as the main liaison with external auditors, corporate tax advisors, and internal tax teams
* Supporting month-end close and ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved
* Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls
* Supporting audits by providing accurate, timely financial information
* Ad hoc project support as required

About You

You will be a confident, delivery-focused finance professional with strong statutory and VAT experience.

Essential experience:

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) – practice or industry background
* Strong statutory reporting experience across EMEA entities
* Solid VAT compliance experience, including complex and multi-entity environments
* Experience working with international entities and intercompany processes
* Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams
* Proven ability to improve processes and implement best practice
* Able to work autonomously and take ownership in an interim capacity

Why Apply?

* Clearly defined scope with real ownership
* Exposure to a complex, international finance environment
* Opportunity to add value through process improvement
* Hybrid working model
* Competitive day rate and a well-supported finance team

Field Sales Manager

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Field Sales Manager

Co. Kildare, Ireland

Major Recruitment is working alongside a food manufacturing business in the UK, which offers products across ingredients, meat, packaging, casings and machinery. We are looking to speak with candidates to join the team as a Field Sales Manager

As a Field Sales Manager, you will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence and selling solutions into the meat and meat processing industries

This is a hybrid role that will be based in County Kildare.

Key Responsibilities of a Field Sales Manager

  • Manage and grow customer accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships
  • Lead and/or facilitate trials in factory environments to propose ROI, yield improvements and overall product value.
  • Responsible for managing the steps in the sales process from developing the initial brief with the customer, negotiation, sale, production set-up and demand planning.
  • Sell the full suite of product solutions: seasoning, netting and twine, manufacturing machinery, packaging and consumables
  • Build strong, long-lasting relationships with customers through visits, creating JBP’s, supporting customer trials in production environments and demonstrating products and meat manufacturing machinery.
  • Forecast growth and manage long-term sales pipelines.
  • Identify new prospects and convert to active customers.
  • Maintain and develop the current customer portfolio.
  • Responsible for managing pricing and gross margin.

Skills required to be a successful Field Sales Manager

  • A talent for strategic critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject and/or ability to display exceptional results.
  • A collaborative approach to customer relationships, being able to look for and identify win-win solutions.
  • A proven track record of sales growth, with a focus on value creation.
  • Excellent time management, organisational and literacy skills.
  • Experience in the sale of multiple products in a complex environment.
  • Visiting customer sites is key for this role; therefore, flexibility to meet business travel needs is required.
  • Experience working within the meat or butchery industry

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary up to £35,000 to be increased to £38,000 after 6 months
  • Company-branded van
  • Company bonus
  • Commission

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward. INDBD

Production Engineer

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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business in Thame!

As a Production Improvement Engineer, you’ll support production engineering initiatives, driving process improvements, system enhancements, and capital expenditure projects to boost efficiency across the site. You’ll work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, focus groups, and cross-functional teams, as well as engage with global engineering teams as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement process improvements across production and assembly areas
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to enhance manufacturing processes and work instructions
  • Support Lean Six Sigma initiatives including Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
  • Drive Industry 4.0 adoption and innovative manufacturing solutions
  • Cost new/existing products for successful implementation and capital expenditure submissions
  • Implement, monitor, and improve Statistical Process Control (SPC) across site processes
  • Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) improvements across the product range
  • Raise and resolve problem reports to improve manufacturing systems, machinery, and tooling

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 3 Management (CMI or equivalent) and Level 3 Engineering or equivalent
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained
  • Experience with Industry 4.0 tools and techniques
  • Strong project management skills
  • Skilled in problem-solving tools such as Ishikawa, Five Whys, Pareto, DMAIC
  • Full UK Driving Licence (or approved equivalent)

Location & Hours

  • Based in Thame, with standard hours: Mon-Thu: 07:00-15:30, Fri: 07:00-12:00 (negotiable to suit the individual and business)
  • Occasional UK travel and overseas site visits may be required

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and driving production excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Apply today and join a team that’s shaping the future of manufacturing!

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Fire Suppression Maintenance Engineer

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Fire Suppression Maintenance Engineer

  • Location: Field Based around the Midlands & North of the UK.
  • Salary Circa: up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience) + Annual Profit Share + Overtime.
  • Provided: Van, fuel, uniform and specialist tools.
  • Contract: Full Time, Permanent (PAYE).

Our client is an award-winning leader in fire protection, specialising in cutting-edge fire safety solutions with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. From consultation and design to manufacturing, installation and ongoing maintenance, they offer a complete service that keeps businesses safe, secure, and compliant. Their expertise is in innovative water mist systems and technology (think fine mist nozzles), all while delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.

With over 30 years in the industry, they’re proud to be at the forefront of fire safety, they are looking for a dedicated Fire Suppression Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team working on a mobile basis around the Midlands to the North of the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Installing, maintaining, and servicing large water pumps used in fire suppression systems including wall mist solutions.
  • Applying your knowledge of fire prevention systems (sprinklers included) to ensure everything is running at peak performance.
  • Working across commercial sites, maintaining water pipes, pumps, and associated equipment.
  • Aiding with both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with large water pipes, pumps, or fire suppression systems within commercial buildings.
  • Skills: You should have worked with large water pumps and fire suppression systems. If you’ve got experience with sprinklers or mist systems too – great!
  • Background: you’ll come from a commercial mechanical background of installation and fixing of large water pipes/pumps, if you’ve also got a bit of electrical M&E experience, that’s a bonus.
  • Location: They’re looking for someone based within the Birmingham area.
  • Clearance: You’ll need to pass an enhanced level 1 background check, so a clean record is essential.
  • Driving: A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points (for insurance purposes).

What’s In It For You:

  • Salary: up to £45,000 based on your experience, plus a profit share to add a little extra sparkle to your pay packet.
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half, approved by management – if you’re up for it.
  • Holiday: 24 days a year + bank holidays. Plus, an extra day for every 5 years of service and another day at 10 years of service .
  • Benefits: Life insurance (x3 your salary post-probation), pension, salary sacrifice, and a range of employee wellbeing perks, including free counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Work-Life Balance: 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. After six months, you’ll join the on-call rota (one week at a time) rotating around a team of 10 engineers.
  • Company Perks: Two all-expenses-paid company events each year – one in the summer, one in the winter.
  • Tools: Van, uniform, and specialist tools provided. For the regular stuff, you’ll need to bring your own, but we’ve got your back on the key equipment.

They’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced with large water pipes, pumps, or fire suppression systems within commercial buildings but also eager to grow and thrive within their Company as they continue to lead the way in fire protection technology!

If you’re ready to join a team that’s as passionate about fire safety as you are, apply now!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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3.5T Driver

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K&D Recruitment is hiring a 3.5-Tonne Delivery Driver in Feltham!

Do you hold a full, clean 3.5-tonne licence and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
Are you reliable, customer-focused, and confident in handling and delivering heavy, high-value items?

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a motivated Delivery Driver to join their team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Loading, transporting, and delivering goods to businesses across Feltham and the surrounding areas

  • Completing 8-12 deliveries per day safely, efficiently, and on time

  • Providing excellent customer service at every drop

  • Ensuring items are handled with care and delivered to the highest standards

What we’re looking for:

  • A full, clean 3.5-tonne driving licence

  • Strong customer service and time management skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure and use your initiative

  • A positive, professional attitude

The details:

  • Full-time, 47.5 hours per week

  • Salary: £31393.70 per annum

If you’re a dependable driver who takes pride in delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with us for more information.

INDKD

Hydraulic Fitter

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Hydraulic Attachments Fitter – Nottingham
£34,000 – £37,000 per annum + On-Site Work Van (business use only)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hydraulic Attachments Fitter to join a busy and expanding operation in Nottingham. This is a practical, field-based and workshop-supported role suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem solving and working with heavy plant or construction equipment.

The position involves fitting, servicing and repairing hydraulic attachments, along with delivering and collecting equipment and safely attaching or removing attachments on customer sites.

The Role

  • Deliver and collect machinery and attachments to and from customer sites
  • Fit, remove and assemble hydraulic attachments on a range of plant equipment
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) to ensure machines and attachments are safe and operational
  • Diagnose hydraulic faults and complete repairs in a timely manner
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Complete job sheets and maintain accurate service and parts records
  • Work alongside technical teams to improve equipment performance where required
  • Follow all company health & safety procedures at all times

About You

  • Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and mechanical fitting
  • Confident reading technical drawings and hydraulic schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
  • Reliable, self-motivated and able to manage workload independently
  • Good communication and customer-facing skills
  • Full UK driving licence is essential

Advantageous but Not Essential

  • Experience with plant, agricultural or construction machinery
  • Relevant hydraulic or mechanical qualifications/certifications

Working Environment

  • Split between workshop duties and on-site field work
  • Physical role involving lifting and manual handling
  • Occasional overtime and travel depending on workload

This is a great opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual looking for a varied role with a competitive salary, stable hours and the chance to work with a wide range of equipment and customers.

INDKD

3.5T Driver

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K&D Recruitment is hiring a 3.5-Tonne Delivery Driver in Dagenham!

Do you hold a full, clean 3.5-tonne licence and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
Are you reliable, customer-focused, and confident in handling and delivering heavy, high-value items?

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a motivated Delivery Driver to join their team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Loading, transporting, and delivering goods to businesses across Dagenham and the surrounding areas

  • Completing 8-12 deliveries per day safely, efficiently, and on time

  • Providing excellent customer service at every drop

  • Ensuring items are handled with care and delivered to the highest standards

What we’re looking for:

  • A full, clean 3.5-tonne driving licence

  • Strong customer service and time management skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure and use your initiative

  • A positive, professional attitude

The details:

  • Full-time, 47.5 hours per week

  • Salary: £31,393.70 per annum

If you’re a dependable driver who takes pride in delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with us for more information.

INDKD

Hydraulic Fitter

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Hydraulic Attachments Fitter – Manchester
£34,000 – £37,000 per annum + On-Site Work Van (business use only)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hydraulic Attachments Fitter to join a busy and expanding operation in Manchester. This is a practical, field-based and workshop-supported role suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem solving and working with heavy plant or construction equipment.

The position involves fitting, servicing and repairing hydraulic attachments, along with delivering and collecting equipment and safely attaching or removing attachments on customer sites.

The Role

  • Deliver and collect machinery and attachments to and from customer sites
  • Fit, remove and assemble hydraulic attachments on a range of plant equipment
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) to ensure machines and attachments are safe and operational
  • Diagnose hydraulic faults and complete repairs in a timely manner
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Complete job sheets and maintain accurate service and parts records
  • Work alongside technical teams to improve equipment performance where required
  • Follow all company health & safety procedures at all times

About You

  • Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and mechanical fitting
  • Confident reading technical drawings and hydraulic schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
  • Reliable, self-motivated and able to manage workload independently
  • Good communication and customer-facing skills
  • Full UK driving licence is essential

Advantageous but Not Essential

  • Experience with plant, agricultural or construction machinery
  • Relevant hydraulic or mechanical qualifications/certifications

Working Environment

  • Split between workshop duties and on-site field work
  • Physical role involving lifting and manual handling
  • Occasional overtime and travel depending on workload

This is a great opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual looking for a varied role with a competitive salary, stable hours and the chance to work with a wide range of equipment and customers.

INDKD

Hydraulic Fitter

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Hydraulic Attachments Fitter – Birmingham

£34,000 – £37,000 per annum + On-Site Work Van (business use only)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hydraulic Attachments Fitter to join a busy and expanding operation in Birmingham. This is a practical, field-based and workshop-supported role suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem solving and working with heavy plant or construction equipment.

The position involves fitting, servicing and repairing hydraulic attachments, along with delivering and collecting equipment and safely attaching or removing attachments on customer sites.

The Role

  • Deliver and collect machinery and attachments to and from customer sites
  • Fit, remove and assemble hydraulic attachments on a range of plant equipment
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) to ensure machines and attachments are safe and operational
  • Diagnose hydraulic faults and complete repairs in a timely manner
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Complete job sheets and maintain accurate service and parts records
  • Work alongside technical teams to improve equipment performance where required
  • Follow all company health & safety procedures at all times

About You

  • Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and mechanical fitting
  • Confident reading technical drawings and hydraulic schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
  • Reliable, self-motivated and able to manage workload independently
  • Good communication and customer-facing skills
  • Full UK driving licence is essential

Advantageous but Not Essential

  • Experience with plant, agricultural or construction machinery
  • Relevant hydraulic or mechanical qualifications/certifications

Working Environment

  • Split between workshop duties and on-site field work
  • Physical role involving lifting and manual handling
  • Occasional overtime and travel depending on workload

This is a great opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual looking for a varied role with a competitive salary, stable hours and the chance to work with a wide range of equipment and customers.

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Executive Assistant

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Executive Assistant to the CEO – £30,000-£40,000
Location: Middlesbrough | Office-based | Full-time

A growing SME is looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant to support its CEO. This hands-on role blends executive support, business administration, and HR administration, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes ownership of getting things done.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage the CEO’s diary, emails, meetings, travel, and stakeholder communications
  • Prepare agendas, documents, briefings, and track actions to completion
  • Support office operations, supplier coordination, and general admin
  • Assist with HR tasks, onboarding/offboarding, employee records, and liaise with external HR support
  • Drive efficiency through AI and productivity tools

Who we’re looking for:

  • Experienced EA supporting senior leadership, ideally in an SME
  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently
  • Professional, discreet, and confident with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple priorities

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help a CEO run their business smoothly, this could be the role for you.

INDKD