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Site Energy Manager

– Join a global leader in sustainable solutions
– Spearhead the site’s energy strategy and CO2 reduction roadmap
– Engage in innovative decarbonisation projects and novel technologies
– Represent the plant in energy forums and secure funding for net-zero objectives

The Site Energy Manager will drive all energy strategy and decarbonisation efforts. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

The Site Energy Manager will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient provision of power and steam to support the continuous operation of the plant and associated utilities. This role encompasses leading the site’s energy strategy, upholding health, safety, environmental, and legal compliance standards, and driving the Energy Reduction Plan aligned with ISO 50001.

Responsibilities
– Oversee the safe and efficient operation of power generation assets, including CHP and boilers
– Develop and execute the site’s CO2 reduction roadmap, securing buy-in from the leadership team
– Manage capital planning for asset replacement and secure funding for net-zero objectives
– Optimise energy consumption and on-site generation, driving the site’s Energy Reduction Plan
– Ensure compliance with national and site-wide energy schemes (UKETS, CCA, Capacity Market, EII exemptions)
– Manage R&M budgets, control operational costs, and ensure timely and accurate reporting to various agencies
– Lead and develop the Energy Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Requirements
– Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy) or a related technical discipline
– Experience in energy management, carbon reduction projects, and power generation
– Knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, gas and fluid systems, and biogas as a fuel
– Familiarity with end-to-end maintenance and compliance requirements of power generation
– Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
– Ability to organise self and others, influence effectively, and deliver projects from concept to commissioning
– Desirable: BOAS (Management Level), ISO 50001 Internal Auditor, APM PMQ, or CEng status

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Asbestos Surveyor

Our client, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking a skilled Asbestos Surveyor to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in supporting the company’s mission to become a top 5 company in the asbestos testing and surveying industry.

Position Overview

As an Asbestos Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting site-based inspection surveys and analytical identification of potential asbestos fibres in the air, in line with the company’s accredited in-house procedures and HSG 248. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with UKAS requirements, international standards, and national legislation related to asbestos.

Responsibilities
– Conduct site-based inspection surveys and analytical identification of potential asbestos fibres in the air – clients will be based predominantly around the M25
– Perform all types of air tests and 4-stage clearances following asbestos abatement works
– Represent the company on-site, setting strategic guidance and values
– Ensure compliance with UKAS requirements, international standards, and national legislation related to asbestos
– Maintain and secure equipment, record data legibly, and manage samples appropriately
– Provide support to the Technical/Quality Manager
– Maintain a professional demeanour when interacting with customers and working on their premises
– Participate in quality control activities, audits, and maintain good communication with colleagues
– Ensure mobile lab cleanliness and equipment functionality
– Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, and guidance
– Complete clearly defined assignments set by management in the absence of site work

Requirements
– Minimum of BOHS P402, P403, and P404 or equivalent RSPH certification
– Relevant experience allowing immediate consideration for admittance to the company’s QC/Audit scheme
– Competent, knowledgeable approach with excellent communication skills
– Ability to work in a team and maintain good communication across all levels and platforms
– Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and risks to people and property in the working environment

Benefits
– 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
– Company van provided
– Access to private healthcare (after 6 months)
– Life insurance up to 2x salary

Shot Blaster

Job Title: Shot Blaster (experienced)
Contract Length: 6 weeks (with potential to become permanent)
Hours: 7.30 am – 16.30 pm
Rate per hour: £12.21 – £18.00 depending on experience
Location: Dagenham
Start Date: ASAP

Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Shot Blaster to support the preparation and maintenance of equipment used in shot blasting operations. This role is essential in ensuring that all shot blasting machinery and equipment are regularly inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements:

– Shot blasting experience (2-3 years)
– Available immediately
– Attention to detail

If you are interested in the position, have shot blasting experience, and are available immediately, please apply now!

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Sales Manager

Our client, a well-established manufacturer with a strong presence in multiple countries, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their UK team. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-centric professional to play a key role in driving sales performance and enhancing customer satisfaction.

As the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for supervising, supporting, and motivating the sales administration team to ensure high performance and engagement. Acting as the main point of contact for key customer accounts, you will maintain strong relationships and work closely with internal teams to deliver seamless customer service.

Responsibilities
– Supervise, support, and motivate the sales office team to ensure high performance and engagement
– Act as the main point of contact for key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships
– Assist the Head of Sales in managing and supporting the sales team’s daily requirements
– Monitor and improve response times to customer queries and orders
– Provide guidance and support to team members on customer communication and problem-solving
– Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, and senior management to ensure seamless customer service
– Analyse current processes and recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency and service levels
– Coordinate the preparation and distribution of sales reports, data analysis, and KPIs to management
– Track customer interactions, ensuring the CRM system is regularly updated
– Manage staffing levels, conduct regular team reviews, delegate tasks, and organise team training
– Ensure customer service standards and company policies are upheld across all interactions

Requirements
– Experience in Sales Management or a Supervisory role
– Proven experience in the manufacturing or construction industries
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams
– A strong customer-centric approach to problem-solving and ensuring customer satisfaction
– Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
– Flexible and open to change within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
– Strong IT skills, including proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and ERP platforms
– Intelligent, quick-thinking, highly numerate, and possessing high-level verbal and written communication skills
– A strong team player with strong Excel skills and good analytical skills

Benefits include:
– Competitive salary
– Company bonus scheme
– 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
– Early finish on Fridays
– Pension scheme

Process Engineer

Process Engineer
Location: Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £Great + Benefits

– Join a global leader in manufacturing
– Contribute to process improvement and efficiency optimisation projects
– Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical cover, and a company pension
– Benefit from quick career progression and continuous learning opportunities

Company Overview
Our client, a trusted partner to companies worldwide, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their team on the outskirts of Maidstone. As a global leader in manufacturing, they offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative solutions.

You’ll be joining a site with a long-standing, experienced workforce – many of whom have been part of the team for 30 to 40 years. They’re highly knowledgeable and happy to share their expertise, so the ideal candidate must be someone who can build rapport, fit well within the team, and inspire confidence and trust while leading change.

Position Overview
As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in driving process improvements and optimising efficiency across the site. You’ll lead key projects, champion Lean methodologies, and support continuous improvement in a hands-on environment.

The key here is someone personable, engaging, and confident in their ability to learn and lead. You’ll need to be a team player who can build strong relationships and help influence positive change in a respectful, collaborative way.

This is a hands-on role – on scheduled maintenance/shutdown days, Process Engineers work closely with the team and often get covered in pulp (despite the mill being very clean). If you shy away from this level of involvement, this will not be a good fit for you!

If you progress to the second stage of the interview process, you’ll need to demonstrate curiosity, ask relevant questions, and show genuine enthusiasm to roll up your sleeves and get involved.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and support process improvement programs, monitor plant processes, and assist in troubleshooting
– Deliver specific projects and conduct regular reviews to ensure resource allocation and progress tracking
– Use Lean techniques to drive efficiency improvements across the site
– Organise and run status meetings with stakeholders
– Identify process constraints and coordinate with multiple departments to implement improvements
– Undertake efficiency, reliability, and safety optimisation projects
– Contribute during problem-solving sessions across departments
– Embrace and support new technologies and equipment

Requirements:
– Technical degree (e.g.Chemical Engineering or similar)
– Previous experience in a process-driven environment (desirable)
– Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
– Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
– Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
– Computer and systems literacy
– Professionalism when working with contractors and internal teams
– Self-motivated, with a commitment to personal and team development

Benefits:
– Fast-tracked career progression
– 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday (08:30 – 17:30)
– Private medical cover
– Generous company pension (6% employer contribution, minimum 3% employee contribution)

You’ll join a culture focused on training, flexibility, safety, and continuous improvement. Adaptability, hands-on involvement, and a willingness to grow with the team are essential traits for success in this role.

Recruitment / HR Advisor (Part-time)

Part-Time Recruitment / HR Advisor
Marden, Kent
Part-Time 3 days per week
£21,000 – £23,000pa (equivalent to £35,000 for full time)
Start Date: ASAP

KHR have recently partnered with a people-focused HR consultancy based in Kent, who are looking for a passionate and proactive Recruitment / HR Advisor to join their small, collaborative team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied HR environment, with a strong focus on well-being, engagement, internal communications, and recruitment support.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead and support recruitment campaigns – from writing job ads to screening candidates and supporting hiring managers
– Develop and share engaging, wellbeing-focused content for internal comms and social media (LinkedIn)
– Assist with HR projects, including onboarding, employee relations, culture reviews, and engagement initiatives
– Act as a point of contact for clients on wellbeing and employee experience matters
– Contribute to the development of mental health strategies and internal wellbeing campaigns
– Support the creation of toolkits, guides, and communication materials for client use

What We’re Looking For:

– Recruitment experience (essential)
– Passion for employee wellbeing, engagement, and mental health
– Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
– Comfortable using LinkedIn and tools like Canva or scheduling platforms
– Experience in HR communications and/or internal engagement is a bonus
– Mental Health First Aider qualification (or willingness to train)
– Interest in, or currently studying, CIPD Level 3 (support available)

This is an office-based role in a rural setting, so you will preferably need to drive to get to the office. The team aims to visit clients on-site in London, approximately once a week, so you must be willing to travel when required.

Paint Prepper – Shot blaster

Paint Prepper / Shot Blaster – Put Your Shot Blasting Skills to Work!
Location: Rural Maidstone
Hours: Monday to Friday – 39 hours/week + regular overtime
Salary: £25,360 – £31,433 plus as much overtime as you want

Are you experienced in shot blasting and looking to put your skills to use in a well-established industrial setting? We’re seeking a Paint Prepper / Shot Blaster to join our skilled production team - someone who takes pride in high-quality surface preparation and knows what it takes to get components ready for coating.

What You’ll Be Doing:
– Operate shot blast equipment to prep fabricated parts to the highest standards.
– Prepare components through sanding, degreasing, fettling, sealing, and masking for wet painting.
– Protect critical areas such as threads and bores during prep.
– Use power tools to drill, sand, and clean components.
– Maintain equipment, keeping shot blasting gear clean and safe.
– Work safely and efficiently, ensuring every part leaves your hands paint-ready.

What We’re Looking For:
– Proven experience in shot blasting – you know your way around a blast cabinet.
– An eye for detail – able to produce clean, consistent finishes every time.
– Comfortable with the physical side of prep work – lifting, standing, and manual tools.
– Team player with a strong work ethic and pride in a job well done.
– Solid understanding of health & safety in an industrial environment.

What’s In It for You:
– Consistent hours and regular overtime, with great earning potential.
– Join a tight-knit team in a company that values craftsmanship and precision.
– Ongoing training – develop wider prep skills and grow within the company.
– A work environment built on respect, safety, and recognition.

Product Manager – Building Materials

Technical Product Manager
Aylesford, Kent / £35-45k / Annual Bonus

Our client, a renowned player in the construction materials sector, is seeking a talented Technical Product Manager to join their dynamic team. As a market leader, this company is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.

Position Overview

As the Technical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the company’s product portfolio. You will be responsible for providing technical support to various stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and specifiers, ensuring that the company’s products are effectively specified and utilised in construction projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with key decision-makers and promoting the company’s solutions to meet the industry’s demanding requirements.

Responsibilities
– Handle general day-to-day technical enquiries received via various channels, including phone calls, emails, and social media
– Source information from BDMs and customers to support the drafting and supply of project specifications
– Provide U-value and condensation risk analysis reports as required
– Deliver RIBA-accredited and non-accredited CPDs to architects and new applicators to enhance their understanding of the company’s product portfolio and solutions
– Liaise with associations and other manufacturers to include the company’s products and logo in their specifications and websites
– Identify potential architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in construction projects requiring EWI and render
– Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in the industry, including architects, specifiers, contractors, and developers
– Educate specifiers and stakeholders about the benefits and features of EWI and render, demonstrating how these products meet building codes, regulations, and environmental standards
– Work closely with architects and specifiers to ensure that EWI and render are specified in construction projects, providing technical support and solutions
– Monitor industry trends, competitors’ activities, and changes in building codes and regulations to identify new opportunities and challenges

Requirements
– Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work with people from a non-trade background
– Ambitious, proactive, and forward-thinking with the drive to continuously improve
– Strong industry-related background and knowledge of competitors, sharing insights with the company to aid sales argumentation
– Comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and a desire to share knowledge and experience gained
– Ability to build relationships proactively and work cross-functionally, liaising with management to support business needs
– Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently, manage own diary, and prioritise workload for effective productivity
– Analytical mindset with the ability to draw conclusions and present recommendations from recorded data
– Great attention to detail and the ability to communicate with a high degree of accuracy
– Interest in conducting relevant further education or gaining industry qualifications to enhance career and contribution to the business

Benefits
– 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
– Annual bonus
– Extra days’ holiday incentive
– Early finish Fridays
– Gym membership
– Death in Service cover
– Team events

Specification Sales Manager – Field Based

Specification Sales Manager
Field-Based | £50,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Company Car | Permanent

Our client, a leading European brand, is seeking a talented Specification Sales Manager to drive sales and increase market share for their innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of its niche market.

Responsibilities
– Identify and engage with potential customers
– Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers
– Educate stakeholders about the benefits and features, demonstrating compliance with building codes and environmental standards
– Work closely with architects and specifiers to ensure product specification, providing technical support and presenting product information
– Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to adapt sales strategies
– Grow a project pipeline worth approximately £2m, typically involving two face-to-face visits per day, at least three days per week
– Achieve sales goals, develop new business, and manage a complex portfolio of products and ranges

Requirements
– Demonstrated background working in the construction sector
– Strong presentation skills and a commercial orientation with the ability to demonstrate a commercially based offer
– Understanding of the product range and application, with evidence of strong planning skills
– Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and building close relationships
– Intelligent, quick-thinking, alert, highly numerate, with high-level communication skills (both verbal and written)
– Excellent personal and business presentation skills, decisiveness, and strong influencing abilities
– Strong team player with excellent Excel and analytical skills
– Assertive, prepared to see through plans and overcome objections, energetic, engaging, and positive

Benefits
– Competitive salary of £50-60,000
– Annual bonus
– Company Car, laptop & mobile
– 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
– Early finish on Fridays
– Pension scheme

Sales Administrator

Temp Sales Administrator – Join a Friendly Team in Niche Manufacturing!
Location: Addington area – between Croydon & Biggin Hill
Plenty of parking available – drivers preferred due to limited public transport
Start Date: ASAP until early/mid-September
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:00-16:45
Fri: 08:00-12:30
Office-based role (no WFH)

A specialist manufacturer is seeking a Temporary Sales Administrator to join their small, supportive team of 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior experience in a manufacturing environment or similar who enjoys a varied role involving admin, finance liaison, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities:
– Uploading and processing orders
– Invoicing support – working alongside the finance team
– Accurate data entry
– Maintaining client records and supporting existing accounts
– Clear and professional communication (not a call-heavy role)

Ideal Candidate:
– Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (Desirable)
– Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
– Confident communicator and team player
– A driver (due to location – ideal for those in Westerham, Edenbridge, Bromley, or Orpington)
– Happy with a temporary, office-based role

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