Over 30 Years of Experience in the Recruitment and Training industry

Type: Full-Time
Title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £25,000 – £40,000 per annum
Assessment/Interview: TBA

Our client, a well-respected law firm based in the North West is looking to appoint a confident and experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive. The successful candidate will be required to run their own caseload and deal with all types of Clinical Negligence claims, from instruction through to post completion.

The ideal candidate should have a wide range of experience in claimant Clinical Negligence work. You will be capable of managing your own caseload of Fast track files, although experience in handling Multi-track files will be highly regarded.

Required Skills & Experience / Responsibilities:

Desirables
• Experience with complex, multi track and fast track claims
• Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail

About you:
• You are organised
• You have well-articulated and excellent communication skills
• You are a team player
• You possess the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• You have excellent time management and organisational skills

Job title – Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive

Salary – £25k – £40k (dependent on experience)

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Lancashire

The FR Group acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Type: Full-Time
Title: SEO Executive
Location: London
Salary: 23k – 26k (Dependant on Experience)
Assessment/Interview: TBA

The FR Group have partnered with a innovative thriving Digital Marketing Agency in Manchester.

What’s the opportunity?

Our clients are looking for an experienced Search Executive.

The role will be responsible for working closely with the Search management team by providing in depth keyword research, competitor analysis reports, developing content marketing strategy plans and managing the on page and off page search marketing campaigns for clients. You will be working in closely with the Search Manager to provide the best search solutions for clients.

You will be required to help develop search marketing campaigns and implement them accordingly.

Who might you be?

You’ll be an experienced Search Intern or Executive, who ideally has 1 year of search marketing experience from an agency background and who has experience in working with successful search campaigns.

You’ll be familiar with current analytics and analysis tools and be highly organised and efficient. You will be someone who is extremely keen to learn and develop their SEO skills.

Purpose of Role:

To work closely with the Search management team on search campaigns by providing in depth keyword research, competitor analysis reports and managing the on page and off page search marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

  • Executing monthly link building and outreach campaigns.
  • Creating monthly competitor analysis reports.
  • Implementing website content changes.
  • Conducting keyword research for client campaigns.
  • Performing website audits.
  • Preparing content research and strategy plans.

Experience & Skills:

  • At least 1 year SEO experience within an agency and the industry.
  • A good understanding of on page and off page SEO techniques.
  • To be able to monitor and report on SEO campaigns successfully.
  • Have experience of running successful link building and outreach campaigns.
  • Understand HTML, WordPress, Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools and various SEO Tools.
  • Have experience with creating content.
  • Have experience in conducting keyword research for potential niches.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work to tight deadline and be able to handle multiple projects

Person Specification:

  • Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • To be up to date on the latest SEO news and practices.
  • To be able to work on their own and within a group.
  • To be well organized.
  • Be analytical and have a creative mind set.
  • Flexible approach

Type: Full-Time
Title: Graphic designer
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £13,000 – £14,000
Assessment/Interview: TBA

Graphic designers/artists design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage. Typical activities include:

  • Liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget
  • Managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
  • Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
  • Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
  • Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
  • Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
  • Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
  • Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality

Graphic designers work mainly nine-to-five, but deadlines may require working additional hours. Opportunities for graphic designers exist in cities throughout the country, although freelance designers can work from home.

Career development will more than likely require frequent job movement to widen your experience and develop your portfolio.

Typical employers of graphic designers

  • Advertising agencies
  • Large print houses
  • Brand agencies
  • Signage companies
  • Book and magazine and newspaper publishers
  • Multimedia companies including the games industry and web development
  • Television and broadcasting companies
  • The packaging industry
  • In-house graphic design services of major national and international organisations and companies

Qualifications and training required

While entry is open to non-graduates, preference will be given to those with relevant degrees. A degree in graphic design is advantageous although other art and design subjects will be accepted. A range of relevant postgraduate programmes are also available in many higher education institutions.

You will need work experience and a portfolio of work to show employers. This can be obtained through internships and holiday work. Employers also expect a good knowledge of design software, such as Quark, InDesign or Illustrator plus photo-editing software, including PhotoShop.

Vacancies for graphic designers attract strong competition so speculative applications are advisable.

Key skills for graphic designers

  • Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
  • Exceptional creativity and innovation
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
  • Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines

Job Title: Business Development / Sales Executive (Managed Print / Office Workflow Solutions)
Territory: North West
Wage: £18,000 plus Uncapped Bonuses
Other Benefits: car allowance, laptop, mobile

Due to continued success and further company expansion my client is looking for new business focused industry experienced top performers who want a long term career with a forward thinking and award winning company. On offer is an excellent uncapped bonus structure, competitive salary and great long term career prospects. This company has a very attractive growth plan over the next few years which will take the business to being one of the largest resellers in the UK.

The Role:

– Opportunity to join an independent, well established, yet still growing organisation within the Managed Print / Office Workflow / Document Management industry who have been trading for nearly 30 years and are currently going through major expansion
– You will lead with their full office workflow solutions to include Photocopiers / MFP’s / MFD’s / Desktop Printers and all related Print Management Software solutions as well as their full Managed Print Service solution
– New business focused and you will retain all won accounts for future development
– In this field based role you will be mainly selling into the SME and Corporate marketplace within a defined geographical territory

Candidate Requirements:

– All candidates MUST have at least 2 years field sales experience
– Solution driven and consultative (no box shifters)
– Candidates must have stable career backgrounds
– Excellent work ethic
– Must be highly money and success driven
– Proven track record of winning new business (brag file / P60’s / pay slips etc)
– Looking for stability and longevity

Job Title: Industrial Disease Paralegal
Territory: Blackburn
Basic: £14,000 – £15,000 per annum
Assessment/Interview: TBA

The Client:

Our Client based in Blackburn, Lancashire; is a dynamic, diverse and candidate driven firm with over 10 years of being specialists within Personal Injury, in particular Industrial Disease and Road Traffic Accidents. Due to solid growth, numerous paralegals are required to join a growing outfit along with training being provided.

My client recognises that industrial disease is one of the fastest growing areas in the legal market and with various avenues of marketing strategy, retained suppliers and status within the market, there is a flow of constant high quality work within this discipline and other areas within the firm.

The Individual:

Although preferable to have some experience within an Industrial Disease legal background, running or assisting with a caseload, experience of Personal Injury claims will also be an advantage. You need to be commercial, with a good range of academics, astute, hardworking and willing to learn a whole new skill. Well recognised for the ability to train and develop paralegals, this firm will encourage you to develop at the right pace for you. If you have the right attitude you will have a bright future at this firm.

The firm places a premium on ensuring their employees feel valued and there is ample room for career development as the team grows. With big ambitions, now is the time to be a part of this team. Personality is the key to this role, as teamwork is crucial for the success of the business.

Role: Industrial Disease Paralegal

Salary range: Negotiable (dependant on experience)

Title: Ebay Lister
Location: Blackburn
Wage: £15,000
Assessment / Interview: TBA

Our Client is a small and rapidly-growing company with a friendly but focused team. With the downturn in the economy they are busier than ever and are expanding there business.

They are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join there listing team. The role involves working in there warehouse creating eBay listings for a wide variety of either home/garden, electrical and fashion items.
Following there processes you will first learn how to describe and take good photographs of items in there studio. They will expect you to quickly develop skills to manipulate images and produce well-written clear and accurate files in there listing system. Your personal productivity will be key as well as your ability to get on with the team and help out where needed.
They will invite applications from people with suitable backgrounds preferably with experience listing on eBay or similar platforms and particularly with Trading Assistants.
They will invite suitable applicants for interview, with a view to starting immediately.

Title: EL/OL Fee Earner / Paralegal
Location: North West
Wage: Negotiable
Assessment / Interview: TBA

Our client is looking for a Claimant Personal Paralegal/Fee Earner with experience of handling Employers Liability (EL), Occupiers Liability (OL) files. Candidates will need to be able to point to a successful track record in handling a busy caseload and a good billing record.

This is a great opportunity to push your career forward in one of the fastest growing personal injury firms in the country. The position is to join their expanding team and the successful applicant will be dealing with excellent quality and high value work.

Our client envisages that candidates with 0-4 years PQE will have the relevant skills/knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. Newly Qualified Solicitors who can point to a track record of handling their own EL/OL cases would be of interest.

RTA Litigation Fee Earner / Legal Exec

Sector: Personal Injury
Salary: £18,000 – £25,000 + Bonus
Location: Oldham
Job type: Paralegal/ Illex /Solicitor

Our client are looking to recruit a Fee Earner to join our Personal Injury team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of 80 – 100 RTA files.

What they are looking for

  • At least 6 months experience handling a caseload of RTA Fast Track claims
  • Ability to manage a caseload of Multi Track claims (desirable but not essential)
  • Ability to manage a team
  • To have worked with Targets
  • Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files
  • To have worked with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Have an ability to plan and prioritise your workload
  • Working from your own Task List via our internal outlook management system
  • Good people skills for teamwork and building relationships with co-workers and clients
  • Good written and spoken communication

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Co-ordinator to join a training academy with head office based in Leeds. This rapidly expanding business are looking for someone with knowledge of formal project management methods and planning in Liverpool to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities include:

  • Main duty would be setting up a class of 12 people twice a month
  • Perform administrative tasks, including travel arrangements, maintaining a key calendar of events, supporting key release / project meetings / workshops, booking meeting rooms, ensuring papers are distributed in advance and minutes / actions / decisions are distributed shortly after
  • Maintain a complete set of project files and follow document control procedures
  • Manage project logs ensuring information is up to date, understandable and relevant (actions, risks, issues etc.)
  • Managing change requests in accordance with the project processes
  • Running change reports, tracking statuses of the changes throughout the process, following up changes where more information is required
  • Produce governance papers, minutes, actions etc. gain approval and distribute to stakeholders within timescales agreed
  • Work with key programme stakeholders to ensure the Programme Management Tool is kept up to date and data the system contains is accurate
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders

Who we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will be analytical with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The candidate will be personable with a good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and the ability to run reports. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of project management methods and planning. Hours: Depends on each project (estimated 28hrs a week)

Various Locations Available – Please contact Faheem at The FR Group

To manage the day to day operation of the Maintenance Department, ensuring customers are delighted with the hotel service, whilst ensuring all operations are carried out in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities:

Operations

1. To take accountability for the total maintenance operation, ensuring all maintenance is carried out quickly and effectively.

2. To liaise with Service Engineers with regard to breakdowns and schedule services and pick up as much background information on the problems in order to further develop personal skills.

3. To have a full understanding of all hotel systems and be able to act accordingly to any problems.

4. To liaise fully with all departments with regard to maintenance, especially housekeeping and the food production areas.

5. To maintain all maintenance stocks on a regular basis, ordering appropriate stocks when necessary.

6. To ensure all work carried out within the department is carried out safely without risk to health, in line with statutory/company policies.

Growing the Business

7. To be fully aware of all hotel facilities/promotions and promote wherever possible.

8. To develop new opportunities to grow operational department sales to meet and exceed budget.

9. To drive consistent delivery of the Rainbow Customer Service Programme.

Controlling the Business

10. Manage hotel payroll control in line with forecast business levels to achieve budget.

11. Manage maintenance costs in line with budget allocation.

Team Management

12. To lead the department and create a team environment which promotes good morale and ensures a high level of commitment and pride in the hotel.

13. To ensure effective communication with team members by holding regular briefing sessions and attending meetings.

14. To carry out quality training and development in a systematic and professional way in order to meet the needs of the business. To ensure training is recorded and all new members of staff attend the “Building for the Future” Induction Programme and are consistently coached and counselled on a one to one basis.

15. To review the performance of all your employees at least every six months using company guidelines.

Other

16. To keep yourself informed of the hotel goals and objectives.

17. To attend training when required.

18. To be fully aware and strictly adhere to food hygiene company and statutory requirements.

This Job Description cannot be exhaustive due to the peculiar requirements of the hotel industry. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out tasks requested by the Management.

A well-known multi-channel retailer is looking for a Digital Marketing Executive/ SEO Executive to join their ecommerce team. As an SEO specialist you will be both strategic and hands on in carrying-out the company’s organic search strategy. You will ensure that the website is optimised for SEO, from link development, keyword research and on-site audits.

To apply, you will have sufficient experience with SEO, ideally gained within a retail/ ecommerce environment. Specifically you will have expertise in content, outreach and technical SEO. You will be experienced using some of the SEO tools and google analytics. You will be a self-starter and be able to think up SEO strategies and be able to carry then out in house. You will also be knowledgeable about other digital channels and help incorporate SEO into these: Social, Content, PPC/ Paid Search.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, omni-channel retailer. You will be joining a close knit-team with a friendly, family-like culture! 

Vacancies for experienced Customer Advisers working within a small team in a busy office.

Key responsibilities:Communicate effectively with customers via inbound telephone, e-mail and other software systems.
Effectively identify and resolve all customer queries.
Deliver all work activity within timescales.
Refer issues to the Team Leader through escalation procedures.
Build excellent relationships and understand the specific client requirements.
Effectively work with software systems and applications.
Ensure efficient administration process for all projects.
Prioritise daily workload and communicate any issues to Team leaders.
Work closely with other team members to deliver an effective service.
Carry out additional tasks as required by the customer and business.

Experience preferred:

• Experience of inbound and outbound customer contact environment.
• Understanding of client requirements.
• Experience of working with customers within a similar sector
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant computer systems and applications.

You will be managing a caseload of around 150 cases, delegating work to group members to ensure cases are managed and dealt with efficiently and targets are met on a monthly basis.

Essential Skills & Experience> Excellent organisational skills
> Good Communication skills with an approachable nature
> Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
> Target driven

Main Responsibilities

> Providing general supervision to team members with any queries
> Review group members task lists daily, ensuring that team members are working within the ‘Best Practice’ policy
> To make sure that there is a coordinated approach to the work being carried out by the team
> Distribute work within the team to ensure that the cases are progressing within the timescales set
> Ensure cases are progressed in a timely manner to hit monthly targets
> Checking and signing correspondence produced by the team members
> Carry out monthly 1:1’s with the team members
> Liaise with Medical Negligence Manager over any technical issues on the cases
> Liaise with the Training Manager with a view to assessing the training needs of team members, and to assist the Training Manager in addressing those needs
> Provide training to the team members where requirements for training are identified
> Manage the team’s absences by authorising holidays and dealing with sick leave

Our client requires an experienced Trusts & Estates secretary required for the Lytham Office.

The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience of working within a Trusts & Estates department, and a good understanding of the department.
• Residential Conveyancing experience would be an advantage
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Be highly organised with the ability to work to deadlines
• Have excellent typing/IT skills
• Be client focused and be aware of client expectations
• Be “hands on” and a team player
• Familiar with standard legal terminology
• Hardworking, adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work as part of a teamDuties include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with the provision of a high quality Trusts & Estates service
• Dealing with client enquiries
• Opening new files
• Preparing documentation and general correspondence
• Providing clients and other solicitors with updates
Hours 0830 – 1730 with 1 hour for lunch.

We are looking for a experience Credit Hire Litigation Executive to join the head office in Bolton

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Handle a full caseload of RTA and Credit Hire litigated matters
• Comply with tight court deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Need to demonstrate that they can cope well under pressure
• Be able to build strong relationships with clients

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience:
• Must have extensive Credit Hire/ Personal Injury litigation experience
• Ideally have current experience of handling a large caseload of RTA and Credit Hire mattersKnowledge of legal position/ arguments for Credit Hire
Full understanding of Credit Hire case Laws
• Have previous experience of using a Case Management System
• Be able to work to a consistently high standard
• Possess excellent Client care and communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines
• Be a team player and be able to get along with others
• Be self motivated
• Enjoy working in a culture that is highly focused but friendly and supportive

If you think you have what we are looking for then click APPLY now!

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED RTA, INDUSTRIAL DEAFNESS, OR TELECOMS TELESALES EXECUTIVE WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD?

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH A NEW CALL CENTRE IN COLNE.

COMPETITIVE BASIC OF £12,000 + OTE IN EXCESS OF £40,000 FOR TOP PERFORMERS + INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS – FORTNIGHTLY PAY TOO!

This fast growing claims handling centre are looking for self-motivated individuals that are willing to work hard to achieve goals and join our small friendly team in our fantastic offices.

You will be calling residential customers from specialist data to attain information in relation to road traffic accidents, Industrial deafness and more campaigns to look forward too.

Previous Telesales / Telemarketing / Call Centre experience is VITAL.

Have you got bags of charisma that always win people round in an argument?

Do you always manage to get yourself out of trouble using your charm alone?

If you’ve got the gift of the gab and could sell ice to the Eskimos, then a career with us is calling you!

We are currently recruiting for a number of Advisor positions within the company for experienced individuals only.

The ideal candidates should have;

Excellent communication and listening skills
A polite and friendly manner
Lots of initiative
A positive attitude
The ability to think on your feet
Money Motivated
Experience within a previous sales role is essential as full product and sales training will be provided.

In return for your hard work you will receive a competitive basic salary plus a fantastic opportunity to earn unbelievable bonuses’ as well as daily, weekly and monthly incentives.

If you think you have got what it takes to make a success of yourself then stop putting off the inevitable and take the first step towards your new career by contacting us for an immediate interview

What we are looking for:

Highly motivated
Target driven
Confident
Excellent communication skills
Professional telephone manner
Ideally from a sales background
Good at objection handling
Good attention to detail
Good at rapport build

Hours:

11am – 7pm Sunday – Thursday
12pm -8pm Sunday- Thursday

Sounds to good to be true! So just Apply!

Salary/Rate
£14000 – £18000/annum
Location
Preston, Lancashire
Posted
16/06/2015 (13:24)
Company
The FR Group
Description

Our client in Preston is looking for an individual to deal with a full pre litigated caseload of up to 190 files.

The cases would have all fallen out of the portal.
The ideal candidate would have had experience in a similar role.
Proclaim experience would be beneficial.
Good organisation and time management skills required.
A team player.
Will be required to achieve monthly targets.
Work well under pressure.
6 months minimum experience.

Job Type              Permanent
Start Date            July 2015
Contract Length permanent
Contact Name    Farhad Khan
Telephone         01254 503200 / 07816789139
Salary/Rate   £17000 – £21000/annum
Location        Preston, Lancashire
Posted           16/06/2015 (13:29)
Company     The FR Group
Description

Our client in Preston is recruiting for a Litigation fee earner.

Dealing with their own litigated caseload
Achieve their monthly billing target
Have a proven track record in a similar role
Proficient with proclaim
Work well under pressure
Organised and thorough
Good eye for detail
Minimum 12 months experience in RTA.

Job Type               Permanent
Start Date             July 2015
Contract Length  permanent
Contact Name      Farhad Khan
Telephone             01254 503200/ 07816 789139

We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial property solicitor to advise a range of clients from well-known SMEs to large-scale developments in theFylde coast office. Our client pride themselves on their enviable and growing client list and this is an excellent opportunity to join the expanding team.

Principal duties and responsibilities
Responsible for own caseload Excellent training and supervision provided
Broad spectrum of work including M&A, corporate governance, reorganisation and restructuring work
Business developing new clients and ensuring excellent standards when servicing existing connections adopting the core values of the company

Key skills and experience
2-5 years PQE in a commercial property role
Experience of dealing with general commercial property cases and sales/acquistions, landlord and tenant and secured lending matters
Excellent organisational, written and IT skills
Knowledge of case management systems is distinctly advantageous but not essential
Good attention to detail with outstanding time management skills

Job Type               Permanent
Start Date             July 2015
Contract Length  permanent
Contact Name     Farhad Khan
Telephone            01254 503200/ 07816 789139

The main purpose of this role is to provide a full secretarial service to the Commercial Property Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of our largest teams in a varied and fast paced role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Typing of complex documents using the digital dictation system
Office administration duties such as filing, photocopying and faxing
Inputting information onto the case management system
Production of bills and completing relevant forms
Liaising with legal personnel and providing assistance as required
Responding to client queries and arranging meetings
Any other duties as and when necessary

Key skills and experience
Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills
Legal property experience is essential, commercial property experience desirable
IT proficient, predominantly in Microsoft programs

Job Type               Permanent
Start Date              July 2015
Contract Length    permanent
Contact Name       Farhad Khan
Telephone              01254 503200 078167 89139
Salary/Rate   £15000 – £18000/annum
Location        Preston, Lancashire
Posted            16/06/2015 (15:22)
Company      The FR Group
Description

The successful applicant will give a full secretarial service to the Corporate Department.

The role will entail the creation and typing of lengthy, complex legal documents, many involving track changes. Therefore, proven previous legal secretarial experience in this field, excellent typing skills and a sound knowledge of track changes are essential.

A high standard of initiative, organisational and administrative skills, including diary management are also essential. Knowledge of Microsoft office suite is vital and experience of corporate matters and case management systems would be distinctly advantageous.

Job Type                Permanent
Start Date               July 2015
Contract Length    permanent
Contact Name       Farhad Khan
Telephone              01254 503200 / 07816 789139

Trainer / Assessor

Salary/Rate
£18350 – £26900/annum
Location
Lancashire
Posted
09/07/2015 (12:39)
Company
The FR Group
Description
Role Title: Trainer/AssessorResponsible to: Principal Consultant

Remuneration: £18,350 – £26,900

Primary Role Function:

1. To liaise with candidates and employers to deliver QCF qualifications
2. To meet operational targets and success rate targets in a timely manner
3. To deliver functional skills training, assessment and support, to individuals, and groups, of learners

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

To manage a caseload of learners across a range of age groups working towards relevant QCF qualifications ensuring good teaching and learning and assessment, specifically in Health and Social Care.
To support the recruitment process for our client including carrying out initial assessments for learners and identifying repeat business opportunities for the business.
To achieve recruitment targets and profiles to ensure contract volumes are met.
To work with appropriate systems including e-portfolios to support timely achievement of learners.
To deliver functional skills training, assessment and support, ensuring timely completion of Apprenticeship/Traineeship frameworks.
To support the delivery of employability training and assessment of learners including ESF NEET and Traineeship delivery.
To support the colleagues in monthly profiling of starts, achievements and progression of learners using relevant data reports to support quality.
To provide accurate completion of documentation in line with client’s quality processes and procedures.
To undertake continuous professional development in the delivery of teaching and learning and assessment.
To undertake any other duties as may be required and commensurate with the level and intent of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

1. NVQ 4 or equivalent in Health and Social Care E
2. NVQ 5 desirable or equivalent in Health and Social Care D
3. Teaching qualification to Level 4. E
4. Assessor and Verifier Level 3. E
5. Management qualification. D

Experience

1. Delivery of QCF qualifications. E
2. Working within Health and Social Care. E
3. Delivery of apprenticeship.s E
4. Delivery of traineeships. D
5. Delivery of functional skills. D

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of data management and quality assurance of Maytas database. D
2. Knowledge of SFA funding rules and contract requirements. E
3. Knowledge of the labour market within Social Care. D

Skills

1. Use the range of Microsoft Office applications. E
2. Communicate with business owners/senior managers and candidates at all levels.E
3. Use of e-portfolios and e-learning to drive improvement. D

Personal Qualities

1. Able to work within an established team. E
2. Willingness to work flexibly. E
3. Positive and solution focused attitude to work. E

Other

1. Car driver or ability to demonstrate mobility suitable to the role. E
2. A willingness to undertake evening and weekend work. E

Principal Responsibilities
To assist service users who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet.
To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including in continence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
To care for service users who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding etc.
To help care for service users who are dying.
To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
To inspect, launder and mend service users clothing.
To set tables and trays; serve meals; feed service users who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room.
To answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone and great visitors
To read and write reports, and take part in staff and service users meetings and in training activities as directed.
To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
To comply with company’s guidelines and policies at all times.
To report to the agency manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.
To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.

Person Specification – Essential Criteria
The following personal attributes are considered essential to the post of care worker
(a) self motivated
(b) organised
(c) flexible
(d) caring
(e) sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
(f) an active team player but also able to work on own initiative
(g) a good communicator
All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters that they might learn in the course of their employment. All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.
All staff must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.

UK Driving Licence required.

Willing to work unsociable hours

Salary/Rate – [hidden]
Location – Manchester
Posted  – 02/10/2015 (12:33)
Company – The FR Group
Description

An established insurance claims management company based in central Manchester that strives to provide a full range of defendant claims handling and recovery services. The company works with a major insurance company.

The Role
Building and maintaining good working relationships with salvage agents, engineers, network repairers, hire companies and brokers in order to ensure an efficient and cost effective flow of services to our Insurer Client.

Attending upon suppliers and service providers to maintain relationships and resolve any service issues

Ability to recognise and resolve failures in service levels provided by suppliers and service providing companies

Ability to locate new suppliers and providers and negotiate favourable business terms with them

Conduct on site audits to validate SLA performance.

Good customer service and management skills

Ability to manage repair progression SLAs.

Liaise with salvage providers to ensure compliance with service standards.

Liaising with Engineers and dealing with engineering performance issues

Previous experience within a similar motor insurance role is essential.

The Candidate
Maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times

Have their own car and be willing to travel throughout the UK to visit suppliers and business partners

Have experience of motor repair processes and networks

Understand vehicle salvage and credit hire processes

Be thorough and investigative

Have the ability to make and maintain business relationships.

Benefits
20 days holiday (increasing annually) + pension. If you would like to explore further, please either call us on 07816789139 or send us your CV

Job Summary
Job Title: Supplier Liaison Manager
Salary: 25k depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manchester
Sector: Motor Insurance

Job Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
Contract Length
N/A
Contact Name
FARHAD KHAN
Telephone
07816789139
Job Reference
FR-SLM1
Salary/Rate – [hidden]
Location – Manchester
Posted – 02/10/2015 (12:20)
Company – The FR Group
Description
An established insurance claims management company based in central Manchester that strives to provide a full range of defendant claims handling and recovery services. The company works with a major insurance company.
The Role
Working as part of the Third Party Claims Unit, on a daily basis this would involve receiving new claims from the in house FNOL and MOJ Portal teams and then investigating liability, indemnity, validity of the claims and dealing with all quantum issues and negotiations with a view to dealing with the claims to conclusion satisfactorily and efficiently.
• Investigating indemnity, validity and liability for each claim and making sound decisions
• Making the relevant checks to identify and report any fraud
• Ability to deal with PI claims up to a value of £25,000.00
• Ability to manage repair progression and minimise ongoing losses such as credit hire
• Ability to deal with total loss claims
• Ability to work with claims in and out of the MOJ Portal
• Instructing Engineers, investigators, loss adjusters and medical experts
• Previous experience within an insurance claims role is essential.
The Candidate
• Maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Work well as part of a team
• Be thorough and investigative
Benefits
20 days holiday (increasing annually) + pension. If you would like to explore further, please either call us on 07816789139 or send us your CVJob Summary
Job Title: TP Claims Handler

Salary: £20,000+ Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manchester
Sector: Motor Insurance
Role: Claims
Type: Permanent

Job Type – Permanent
Start Date – ASAP
Contract Length – N/A
Contact Name – FARHAD KHAN
Telephone – 07816789139
Job Reference – FR-CH/TP1
Salary/Rate – [hidden]
Location – Manchester
Posted – 02/10/2015 (12:15)
Company – The FR Group
Description
Credit Hire Claims Handler (Level 1)
An established insurance claims management company based in central Manchester that strives to provide a full range of defendant claims handling and recovery services. The company works with a major insurance company.Mitigation Handler (Level 1) – Credit Hire
Due to rapid expansion the Credit Hire Mitigation Team is seeking talented and hardworking individuals to join its team. Reporting to a Credit Hire Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing, negotiating and settling credit hire/credit repair/recovery/storage claims within agreed authority limits.

• Maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of the credit hire industry including case law, ABI GTA and Non GTA claims.

• Liaising with third party companies such as insurers, solicitors and credit hire organisations to gather information and/or settle claims

• Maintain knowledge of areas inhibiting claims settlements such as indemnity/liability/fraud

• Ensuring financial integrity on all claims.

• Undertaking telephone negotiations with Credit Hire Organisations

• Acting as a technical referral point for other areas of the hire department.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications
• Previous exposure to the handling of credit hire claims
• Good Knowledge of ABI GTA and Non ABI GTA claims
• Exposure to credit hire litigation would be an advantage but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and good organisation skills
• Ability to use initiative and think outside the box
• Ability to proactively manage a caseload
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commercial awareness and commercial decision making
• Ability to assert yourself.
• Hard worker and a good team player

Full training will be provided and the company offers great opportunities to progress internally.

Benefits
20 days holiday (increasing annually) + pension. If you would like to explore further, please either call us on 07816789139 or send us your CV

Job Summary
Job Title: Credit Hire Claims Handler (Level 1)
Salary: £20k+ Negotiatble
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manchester
Sector: Motor Insurance

Job Type – Permanent
Start Date – ASAP
Contract Length – N/A
Contact Name – FARHAD
Telephone – 07816789139
Job Reference – FR-MH/CH2
Salary/Rate – [hidden]
Location – Manchester
Posted – 02/10/2015 (12:07)
Company – The FR Group
Description

Mitigation Handler (Level 1) – Credit Hire

An established insurance claims management company based in central Manchester that strives to provide a full range of defendant claims handling and recovery services. The company works with a major insurance company.

Mitigation Handler (Level 1) – Credit Hire
Due to rapid expansion the Credit Hire Mitigation Team is seeking talented and hardworking individuals to join its team. Reporting to a Credit Hire Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Proactively monitoring live hire period offering solutions to mitigate losses where applicable

• Liaising with third party companies such as insurers, solicitors and credit hire organisations to minimise claims spend

• Conducting file reviews and instructing suppliers where necessary

• Reviewing and authorising repairs/total loss payments to mitigate hire periods.

• Obtaining and recording vital information which may be applicable in settlement of the claim.

• Ensure financial integrity of all claims

Experience/Skills/Qualifications
• Background in motor claims (AD or TP) an advantage
• Ability to prioritise and good organisation skills
• Ability to use initiative and think outside the box
• Ability to proactively manage a caseload
• Knowledge of basic insurance principals would be advantageous
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent telephone skills required
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to assert yourself.
• Hard worker and a good team player

The role is predominantly telephone based. Full training will be provided and the company offers great opportunities to progress internally.
Benefits

20 days holiday (increasing annually) + pension. If you would like to explore further, please either call us on 07816789139 or send us your CV.

Job Summary
Job Title: Credit Hire Mitigation Handler (Level 1)
Salary: £20k+ Negotiatble
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manchester
Sector: Motor Insurance
Role: Claims

Job Type – Permanent
Start Date – ASAP
Contract Length – N/A
Contact Name – FARHAD KHAN
Telephone – 07816789139
Job Reference – FR- MH/CH1

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LITIGATION ASSISTANT

£12000- £13000 p.a.

Blackburn, Lancashire
We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Assistant to work with a senior litigator as part of the RTA team.

You will be given the flexibility and encouraged to progress to handling your own caseload of matters under the supervision of a senior fee earner.

The ideal candidate MUST have minimum 12 months previous litigation assistance experience, working in a similar role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation Assistant to progress their career

Candidates MUST

    • Have previous experience of working in litigation.
    • Work well in a team to ensure all tasks are completed quickly and efficiently to meet court deadlines.
    • Must be comfortable with reviewing and replying to defences, compiling witness statements, making applications, drafting letters etc.
    • Should be familiar with proclaim case management system

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITOR

LOCATION : SOUTHPORT, MANCHESTER

SALARY: £30,000 – £50,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

ROLE:

To process the litigated cases, ensuring that the same are conducted in a proactive and commercially focussed manner.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Appropriate levels of clinical negligence experience
  • High levels of litigation experience
  • Good knowledge of computer case management processes
  • Excellent case management skills
  • Commercial focus
  • Good time management

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducting litigated medical negligence claims of varying value.
  • Maintain regular contact with the designated senior solicitor to discuss procedural / evidential issues as required.
  • Ensure that medical /special damages / future loss/ witness evidence has been appropriately collated prior to litigation.
  • Attending meetings to discuss cases and ensure that cases are still progressing.
  • Discussing and confirming strategy with a senior solicitor to agree progress and choice of experts.
  • Once the case is ready for the commencement of proceedings, it will be transferred to the solicitor to manage the claim to its conclusion.
  • Liaise with senior solicitors to reach conclusion of claims as and when necessary.

Salary: £16,000 – £20,000 based on experience

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

My rapidly growing client based in Blackburn is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to gain a base of new accounts, develop existing accounts and to sell company medical Products and solutions in line with team strategy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify and establish new customers account e.g. call dormant accounts and obtain leads
  • Maintain and grow business with existing accounts
  • Generate and provide customer quotes
  • Follow up customer quotes
  • Provide product presentations and sales training for assigned products
  • Identify cross selling opportunities

Administrative/Self Development

  • Manage external Sales Diaries
  • Prepare for and participate in monthly sales meetings
  • Ensure forecasts are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
  • Prepare business development plans for strategic accounts
  • Meet all reporting deadlines with accuracy (e.g. call reporting, pipeline reporting, etc.)We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasize any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance. Communication SkillsSales
  • Lead Generation
  • Business Development
  • Required skills & expertise:
  • If you think you have the relevant skills and want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity send your CV to farhad@thefrgroup.co.uk for immediate consideration. Or ring us on 07816789139.

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary: £22,000 – £30,000 based on experience

A Senior Accounts Bookkeeper is needed to manage the accounts department of a firm of solicitors. The candidate must have good communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines.

Also be able to work as part of a team as well as independently and must have an eye for detail.

The main duties will include:

  • Data entry
  • Daily reviewing & reconciling of bank statements
  • Managing and processing client ledgers
  • Processing company expenses
  • Trial balance
  • Preparing & submitting Vat returns
  • Reviewing nominal expense entries
  • Preparing month end and year end accounts.

Training will be provided. The working hours are 9am – 5.30pm and the position is permanent and will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

Salary: £7.20 per hour

Online content is a potential customer’s first impression of our products so it needs to be engaging, exciting and persuasive. We are recruiting for a creative individual with a skill for persuasive writing and experience of image enhancing. You will be working alongside our IT & marketing team to advertise items for sale on our website and across other ecommerce platforms. The key responsibilities of this role will include:

Researching market/competitors Researching relevant keywords and buzzwords Writing relevant, informative and keyword rich product descriptions Creating high quality product images Listing products for sale on our Website, eBay and Amazon.

Essential requirements:

Creative writing skills Knowledge of online selling platforms such as eBay, Amazon and Magento Good understanding of the importance of keywords and buzzwords Enthusiastic and able to work independently on own initiative Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines Preferred experience: Experience of Photoshop or other image editing software Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the furniture industry Knowledge of HTML Previous experience in a similar role is preferred however some training can be provided to the right candidate.

Please contact Farhad khan on 07816789139 or send us your CV to our email address.

Salary:£7.20 per hour

Our telephone staff are the voice of our business and often a customer’s first impression of our company. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic individual to join our ever-growing team. You will be working alongside our customer service team assisting customers over the phone, calls will include both sales and after-sales.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

Answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner

Taking payment over the phone, invoicing the product and ensuring that the customer is kept informed at each step

Resolving queries and complaints by reaching required resolutions.

Liaising with suppliers & carriers, retrieving required updates and information Building a rapport with customers and keeping their records up to date Selling and upselling products to potential customers over the phone Meeting all required targets (Sales, Response times etc)

Following business procedure and processes General office admin tasks

Essential requirements:

Polite and well-spoken telephone manner

Computer literate Enthusiastic and able to work independently on own initiative

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Previous customer service & sales experience

Preferred experience: (some training will be provided)

Knowledge of online selling platforms such as eBay and Amazon. Previous experience working in the furniture industry

Office hours: 09:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday & 1 Saturday each month.
Please contact Farhad Khan 0n 07816789139 or email us your CV

Salary: £16,000 – £18,000 p.a.
Furniture Distributor is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and efficient warehouse operation in order to provide a high quality service to our customers whilst working within the constraints of Company’s policy and legislation.
 Main duties:
– Assisting loading and unloading of the vehicles
– Updating system
-Organising stock in the warehouse
-Assisting Transport Manager with vehicle inspections and maintenance
-Dealing with the returns of the goods
Requirements:
– Experience in similar role
– IT skills
-Good verbal and written communication skills
– Awareness of Health and Safety legislations
Salary : Negotiable
An RTA Team Leader is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Legal firm based in Bolton. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
 Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit a Team Leader to manage a team of RTA Pre Litigation fee earners. You will provide technical guidance to a team of case handlers setting relevant objectives and performance managing, whilst inspiring and developing your team.
 You will be expected to audit files, appraise colleagues, and give constructive feedback to help them develop and grow in their roles. You’ll also make sure that everything is in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs.
 Applications are invited from Personal Injury Solicitors or Fee Earners with previous management/supervisory experience.
 You will be enthusiastic, motivated and articulate and have the ability to performance manage and achieve results.
 Apply now for immediate consideration.

Litigation Solicitor/Paralegal

Salary/Rate:
£30000 – £35000/annum based on experience
Location:
Wirral, Merseyside
Posted
22/02/2016 (11:26)
Company:
The FR Group
Description
Job title: Litigation Solicitor/ParalegalReporting to: Head of Contentious

Supervisory responsibility: Assists with supervision of junior staff within team

Job purpose: Manage a full caseload of: PI

• Mixed track cases including a significant proportion of more complex specialist NIHL type matters.

The job holder will be expected to conduct and manage all aspects of his/ her caseload. Supervision will rarely be required except in relation to the firm’s standard system, and the job holder will be required to supervise other team members, or may be responsible for a small team.

The job holder will accordingly require a sound theoretical knowledge of the work and an ability to conduct cases including complex cases from beginning to end. The knowledge required to do this will normally take many years to acquire. The candidate must have significant experience of litigated multi track matters, NIHL claims and 2 years PQE.

The job holder will play an important role in the team in helping to achieve the team’s objectives and in fostering team spirit. He/she will accept a share of responsibility for the success or failure of the team, and will assist with the motivation, delegation, coaching and supervision of junior team members.

Salary – between £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Salary: £18000 – £20000/annum Negotiable/based on experience + residual bonu
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Company: The FR Group
Description

Our Client offers a large variety of high quality LED lights and fittings for commercial/wholesale contracts, and private domestic users. Head office is based in Blackburn, Lancashire.

The role
A sales role which will involve working closely with the director to build, grow and expand the corporate database, while providing a professional, supportive and helpful service.

The role will include but will not be limited to:
• Calling potential clients to introduce the company, offer its services and build relationships
• Calling existing clients
• Managing the sales process whilst building our portfolio
• Liaising with the service centre staff
• Meeting potential clients throughout the countryPersonal requirements
• 1 – 2 year sales experience preferable
• Excellent time management
• The opportunity to build a sales team based on your own merit
• Customer service skills
• Team player
• Both creative and a problem solver
• Driven and willing to learn
• Computer literate (Word, excel etc.)
• Enthusiastic, passionate and ambitious
• Good sense of humour
• Access to own vehicle ( mileage will be paid

Benefits
• £18,000 – £20,000 (depending on experience) + residual bonus
• Working in a small growing company
• Good working environment
• High employee retention levels

£18500 – £20000/annum based on experience

Location
Blackburn, Lancashire
Posted
09/03/2016 (11:02)
Company
The FR Group
Description

Primary Role: To deliver the contracted service and ensure client expectations are met and exceeded

Main tasks:
• Visit (allocated) sites and liaise with clients regularly as per individual contract
• Promote team work and ensure staff remain motivated
• Maintain budgetary control of allocated sites to prevent overspend of wages, materials & equipment
• Ensure ‘area’ company vehicles are compliant with statutory legislation and are serviced under manufacturers advice
• To provide a monthly report for all sites
• Plan, manage and coordinate contract variations and periodic cleaning – record information on central database
• Raise worksheets for all non-routine tasks and forward information to finance manager for correct invoicing
• To be the line manager for site supervisors
• To complete QA check sheets and rectify any problems
• To ensure compliance with all Company procedures and systems, using Company disciplinary procedures when necessary
• To attend operations meeting and other meetings as required
• To check timesheets and input monthly payroll information for processing
• Attend client meetings as contracted/required, completing meeting notes as necessary
• Report shortfalls & problems to the Regional Manager as soon as possible
• Advertise job vacancies and follow company policy on recruitment, ensuring employment contracts and DBS applications are processed immediately a job offer is accepted
• To ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety Policy including PAT and Risk Assessment
• Work with HR to effectively carry out disciplinary and grievance hearings.
Secondary tasks:
• Provide leadership for onsite cleaning teams
• To read and comply with instructions in the Staff Handbook
• To be reliable, punctual and courteous at all times
• To wear identification badge when on client premises
• To rectify problems as quickly as possible and to inform client and line manager of actions taken
• To ensure QA’s and all relevant paperwork are up to date for sites and staff
• To report any Health & Safety concerns to line manager
• To ensure that no unauthorised people are brought on site in any circumstances
• Carry out ‘adhoc’ duties as may reasonably requested
The successful candidate will have the following essential skills and experience:
• Significant experience in a similar position or capacity
• Ability to influence and gain commitment
• Able to demonstrate customer focus
• High level of planning and organisational skills
A company vehicle, laptop and mobile will be provided

40 hours per week to be worked flexibly across Monday to Friday

Web Developer

Salary/Rate £18000 – £24000/annum
Location Blackburn, Lancashire
Description
Do you have a real passion for IT?
Are you an experienced Web Developer?
Are you a commutable distance to Blackburn, Lancashire?A Web Developer is required for one of UK’s leading on-line furniture retailers.
You will enjoy using your skills for the following:

* Ensure deadlines are met with accurate work packages to clients
* Ensure produced development work is tested and functions on all platforms
* Ensure maintenance of existing code base
* Develop efficient practices and processes
* Use knowledge and experience to ensure best practice, so projects run smoothly
* Record time spent on projects accurately

You will have the following:

* A passion for IT
* Demonstrable experience of development work
* Time management skill
* Strong CSS, HTML, and JavaScript skills with underlying programming knowledge that can be applied to any language
* An understanding of and desire to use good software engineering practices
* Significant experience of development and programming within a commercial environment
* Ability to work within a development team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and with clients
* Have strong PHP and MySQL experience
* Be HNC or equivalent in a software related subject
* Have strong interpersonal skills

The role of PHP / Web Developer offers:

* Competitive Salary depending on background and experience
* An excellent opportunity to join an expanding high profile IT Company
* Real career and development opportunities

Location:Blackburn, Lancashire
Posted:13/05/2016
Company:The FR Group
Description:
The Role
you will assist the centre management team by providing a consistent and outstanding level of customer care in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures.
As part of the team you will help to achieve centre objectives in order to maximise sales and enhance the profitability of the centre.
Key Responsibilities
• Attend various customer locations to replace or service light vehicle tyres
• Carry out breakdowns as and when required
• Support the centre management team to increase centre contribution, assisting in optimising sales of products and services and driving awareness of the Retail Mobile offer
• Ensure full Vehicle Health Checks and Breakdown Service Records are carried out and customers are advised accordingly
• Complete fast fit duties when in centre
• Ensure compliance with our Health and Safety standards
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering outstanding customer service
• Comply with all company standards, values, policies and procedures
The Person
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a full valid driving licence. Min 3 years experience in a similar role.
Ex ATS, National Tyres or Kwik Fit fitters Preferred but not essential.
Experience of;
• Front and rear wheel alignment
• tyre husbandry ,basic mechanics and vehicle geometry system
• working in a similar role
• delivering outstanding customer care and high sales performance
• Ability to;
• work autonomously
• manage multiple tasks
• adapt and change
• work as a team player
• problem solve
• work flexibly

Job Type:Permanent

Start Date:ASAP

We are recruiting for one of our clients looking for a carpet salesman for their business located in Burnley, Lancashire.

As a Sales Advisor you will be responsible for making sure that customers receive the best service. You will be highly motivated, approachable and can demonstrate great skills in building rapport with the customers.

You will be required to fulfil and understand the customer’s needs by providing an inspirational, creative consultation and making the customer experience one they will not forget.

No day will be the same, you could be advising on what product is best suited to our customer’s needs, arranging finance or dealing with measurements to looking after store presentation and promotions.

Skills

  • Previous experience in the carpet industry is essential. •
  • A Passion or an eye for design. •
  • Enthusiasm to drive our business forward and personally succeed. •
  • Delivering a Retail experience enabling natural conclusion of a sale. •
  • Creating a relaxed, fun and enjoyable shopping experience. •
  • A real passion for service and customers. •
  • A fun and positive attitude. •
  • Strong desire and belief to be the best in all aspects of your role.

Location: Manchester

Salary: Salary £30,000 – £50,000 based on experience

My client is a law firm based in Manchester. They are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Legal Practice Manager within their personal injury department. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your skills in a small, multi-service law firm as a Legal Practice Manager.

Required skills/experience:

  • Must have experience in a Pre – Lit and Litigation department within PI
  • Must be able to manage people professionally
  • Must have experience working with Introducers
  • An immediate starter if possible

Salary/Rate: Competitive package based on experience

Job type: Permanent

Location: Midlands & North West

Description: Our client is on the look-out for a keen, self-starter with a passion for developing leads, forging new relationships and selling our outstanding range of pressure care equipment. Ideally you will have experience of working in the NHS, care home or health care sector, but equally we’re interested in hearing from you if you are ambitious, driven and a quick learner with transferable skills from another sector. Working across a range of channels, this field based job, requires someone with a proven track record in exceeding targets and negotiating to close business deals.

Our client believes that they have a bigger role to play than simply manufacturing and selling pressure care mattresses. They are here to make a real difference to the lives of the care provider, carer and the cared for.

Key responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration with the Sales team to identify and qualify potential new business accounts across the UK in line with set goals and objectives.
  • Identifying sales leads by:
  • o Researching organisations and individuals to identify new leads and  potential new markets
  • o Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and set up meetings
  • o Conduct product demonstrations on customer’s sites.
  • o Identify key business development areas, set journey plan and carry out cold calling visits
  • o Contacting potential clients to obtain information regarding who makes    decisions about purchasing, then following up when necessary regarding buying cycles and budget.
  • o Obtaining referrals
  • o Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
  • Turn sales leads into new business and maintain, nurture and grow the account
  • Maintain and update the CRM database to ensure the accurate collation of data.
  • Build a strong, in-depth product knowledge

Essential Requirements:

  • Results orientated with a tenacious approach and strong work ethic
  • Ability to succeed in a fast moving, changing environment
  • Ability to act on own initiative, making thoughtful, customer and business focussed decisions
  • Evidence of good negotiation and communication skills
  • A good understanding of marketing principles
  • Experience of journey planning and effectively organising own time
  • Excellent presentation skills

Desirable experience:

  • Experience in the NHS, care home or healthcare sector
  • Writing bids/tenders

Salary/Rate: Competitive package based on experience

Job type: Permanent

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Description: Our client is on the look-out for someone with a solid track record of success in a sales/telesales role coupled with initiative and a determined attitude.  You need the ability to organise the day to day activities of managing accounts, hitting targets and delivering  tangible results.  For the right candidate this could also involve co-coordinating the rest of the team.   A sound understanding of selling techniques, coupled with excellent communication and relationship building skills, plus a confident telephone manner are essential.  For the right candidate this role can develop into a partly external sales role, so face-to-face sales experience and confident presentation skills would be an advantage. The ability to make an increasing contribution to the work of an established team is essential.

This business is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pressure care equipment to the NHS and care home sectors, so experience selling in this area would also be an advantage, although not essential.

Key responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration with other members of the Sales team and business development team to identify sales leads and set up meetings.
  • Contact prospective clients and speak to decision makers
  • Maintain existing customer relationships and grow the accounts
  • Build a strong, in-depth product knowledge to understand the features and benefits of products
  • Maintain and update the CRM database to ensure the accurate collation of data.
  • Achieve targets
  • Efficient administration of quotes/orders

Essential requirements:

  • Experience in a sales/telesales role with a proven track record of hitting targets
  • Sound literacy & numeracy skills
  • Confident telephone manner and a good ‘people person’ – able to build rapport
  • Passion for selling and motivated by achieving targets
  • Previous account management experience
  • Able to work on own initiative

Desirable experience:

  • Experience in the NHS, care home or healthcare sector
  • Experience of face-to-face sales

Excellent presentation skills

Salary/Rate: Competitive package based on experience
Job type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Description: Our client is on the look-out for an experienced sales manager with a proven track record of success, ideally selling into the nursing home or NHS markets. You will be expected to manage and grow a small team whilst driving forward  sales and business development,  increasing growth and profitability. Working as part of the management team you will also be responsible for the day to day coordination and leadership of the team. Your role as a Sales Manager will be to create a positive and pro-active sales environment where the team can flourish.
The company believes that they have a bigger role to play than simply manufacturing and selling pressure care mattresses. They’re here to make a real difference to the lives of the care provider, carer and the cared for. It’s what they call  C3 approach and it’s at the heart of our business. If you think you’re the right person to bring the C3 approach to life by always going that extra mile then they would like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
• To develop sales and marketing plans and budgets to achieve agreed financial, marketing and sales targets.
• To organise, direct and control the activities of sales staff to achieve plans and budgets, ensuring optimum use of all material, financial and personnel resources
• To promote and nurture a customer care culture delivering care levels consistent with their C3 approach and core values
•  Provide coaching and training to sales people to improve their job performance, with particular emphasis on: customer satisfaction, prospecting and customer follow up, sales process, time management and product knowledge.
• Utilise monthly management accounts to monitor and control profitability of the Sales Department and to take any appropriate action to maximise future opportunities
Essential requirements:
• Sales management experience
• Experience in the NHS, care home or healthcare sector
• Excellent presentation skills
• Leadership -positively influence others to achieve results
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sales strategy
• Maintain a professional relationship with customers and ensure they are satisfied with the companies services.

Salary/Rate : £15000 – £22000/annum
Location : Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Company :The FR Group
Description : Carpet Fitter

We are seeking a skilled and experienced carpet and vinyl fitter to work with our client in the Lancashire area. You must have a minimum of 3 years fitting experience.
Applicants must have a good manner with customers and be well presented.
A clean, current driving license is also required.
Excellent rate of pay for the right applicant.

Job Type: Full-time
Required education: Secondary education
Required experience: Carpet fitting and vinyl laying: 3 years
Required licence or certification: Full clean UK driving licence
Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : asap
Contract Length : N/A
Salary/Rate :£14000 – £18000/annum
Location : Blackburn
Company : The FR Group
Description :
Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
The role requires making outbound calls to consumers.

The correct agents will need to have great telephone skills and a sales background with the ability to connect with our potential clients and warm them towards the company and products that could be of benefit to them.

The correct agent will need great sales ability and be able to adapt, build rapport and close the appointments.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

– Excellent Listening and rapport skills are required to build an engaging conversation with the consumer.
– Sales and customer service experience in a call centre environment
– Excellent telephone manner
– Flexible and committed approach
– Tenacious and hungry for success

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an organisation that look after their staff!

Great salary with exceptional Bonuses!

Apply Now to be considered

Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : ASAP
Contract Length : N/A
Contact Name : Farhad Khan
Telephone : 07816789139
Salary/Rate : £22000 – £35000/annum  based on experience
Location : Cheadle Hulme, Borough of Stockport
 Company : The FR Group
Our client are looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Executive to join their head office in Cheadle.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Handle a full caseload of EL, PL and RTA litigated matters
• Comply with tight court deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Need to demonstrate that they can cope well under pressure
• Be able to build strong relationships with clients
• Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience:
• Must have extensive Personal Injury/ litigation experience
• Ideally have current experience of handling a large caseload of EL, PL and RTA matters
• Have previous experience of using a Case Management System
• Be able to work to a consistently high standard
• Possess excellent Client care and communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines
• Be a team player and be able to get along with others
• Be self motivated
• Enjoy working in a culture that is highly focused but friendly and supportive

Please only apply for this opportunity if you have the requisite skills and experience.

Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : asap
Contract Length : N/A
Contact Name : Farhad Khan
Telephone : 07816789139
Salary/Rate : £18000/annum
Location : Elton, Cheshire
Company : The FR Group
Description
Responsible to: Site Cleaning Manager

£18,000 + £1000 annual bonus (bonus paid 6 monthly £500 each )

40 hours per week to be worked flexibly across Wednesday to Sunday
Wednesday to Thursday 7.30pm to 3.30pm and 6.30am to 2.30pm Sat and Sunday

Primary Role: To Manage team of cleaners on the production floor

Main tasks:
Manage a Team of up to 10 cleaners on the production floor
To Liaise with Senior Management to ensure all KPIs are met
Promote team work and ensure staff remain motivated
To provide a monthly report for all cleaning activity on the production floor
To be the Supervisor for all production cleaners
To complete QA check sheets and rectify any problems
To ensure compliance with all Company procedures and systems, using Company disciplinary procedures when necessary
To attend operations meeting and other meetings as required
Report shortfalls & problems to the Site Manager as soon as possible
To ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety Policy including PAT and Risk Assessment
Work with HR to effectively carry out disciplinary and grievance hearings.
Provide leadership for onsite cleaning teams
To read and comply with instructions in the Staff Handbook
To be reliable, punctual and courteous at all times
To wear identification badge when on client premises
To rectify problems as quickly as possible and to inform client and line manager of actions taken
To ensure QAs and all relevant paperwork are up to date for sites and staff
To report any Health & Safety concerns to line manager
To ensure that no unauthorised people are brought on site in any circumstances
Carry out adhoc duties as may reasonably requested
The successful candidate will have the following essential skills and experience:
Significant experience in a similar position or capacity
Ability to influence and gain commitment
Able to demonstrate customer focus
High level of planning and organisational skills

A company mobile will be provided

Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : asap
Contract Length : permanent
Contact Name : Farhad Khan
Telephone : 07816789139
Salary/Rate : £22000 – £25000/annum
Location : Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Company : The FR Group
Description
An independent and well established Managed Print Services provider is currently looking to recruit a Ricoh Field Service Engineer to cover parts of Lancashire.

The Person
An experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong background in the service and maintenance of photocopiers, printers and multi functional devices
Recent experience on Ricoh devices coupled with basic networking experience
Excellent communications skills and a Full UK Driving License are essential
Candidates will be field based engineers so need to have a good knowledge of the area

The Role
To service, repair & install various types of equipment and to connect to the clients network where required
To provide first line trouble shooting, working in accordance with the minimum call procedures and best practices guides
To achieve a high first time fix rate and minimum recall
To provide customer product instruction and training
Work closely with the customers considering their business needs and requirements to ensure the maximum productivity is achieved
Ensure that technical issues are escalated using the correct process

The Company
An independent Managed Print Services and Office Equipment supplier that partner with Ricoh, priding themselves on excellent customer service with a strong reputation in their local area.

The Benefits
The company are offering a basic salary of between £22,000-£25,000 + company car, company bonus and a pension scheme.
The company pride themselves on their exceptional reputation on providing an excellent service.

Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : asap
Contract Length : permanent
Contact Name : Farhad Khan
Telephone : 07816789139
Job Reference : PhEng 01
Salary/Rate : £18000 – £24000/annum Negotiable/based on experience
Location : Preston, Lancashire
Description:
We are looking for a driven Social Media and Marketing Manager for our client to attract and interact with targeted virtual communities and networks users. The job role will entitle looking after Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram Social Media pages. You will be responsible for developing and implementing social marketing strategies for Business’s Social Media. You will have to bring creative and innovative ideas and ways to increase bookings.

Job Role:
• Generating and sharing content daily that builds meaningful connections
• Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, messaging and audience identification
• Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that encourages and gains audiences to attention
• Contacting Ad campaigns, local and big cooperate companies to promote and collaborate our brand awareness

To be considered for this role you must have the following skills and experience:
• Good working knowledge of web based technologies
• Experience in the use of social media channels in a professional capacity
• Adobe creative suite experience – preferable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You must have the ability to liaise with people at all levels of the business, so must be confident
• You must be a team player but have the ability to work alone

This role is being offered on a full-time time basis, salary will be dependent on experience.

Required Experience:
Marketing Strategy: 1 Year +
Business: 1 Year +

Job Type : Permanent
Start Date : asap
Contract Length : permanent

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