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About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: • Water, • Transport, • Built environment, • Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: • Tunnelling, • MEICA, • Temporary and permanent design, • Steel-fabrication, • Signs (design and fabrication), • Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Why join Barhale? • As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies., • Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes, • A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clients, • Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success Site Agent/Manager The Role The Site Agent will be responsible for managing the construction site to achieve the required project delivery in line with customers objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will be responsible for delivering various projects to the specified quality, within the required programme, and with maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. Key Responsibilities Site Management • Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors, • Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects, • When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality., • Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures, • Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised, • Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce a 2-week look-ahead., • Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks Client interface • Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, the public and official bodies, • Deliver product to customer requirements and satisfaction Cost control • Populate and manage the Barhale cost plan for the project, • Maximise project value, • Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed, • Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo, • Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities Reporting • Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the Client, • Chair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedures Essential: • Experience of working within Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment, • Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting, • Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering, • Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, • CSCS Mandatory, • IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS, • Temporary works Coordinator, • Confined space training, • Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, • Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion, • Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values Desireable: • CEng MICE, or equivalent, • Knowledge of Primavera P6 software, • Understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract Caring and investing in you Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. • Competitive salary, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance, • Private Medical, • 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days, • 8 hours volunteering, • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing, • Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice, • Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position), • Leadership & management training and coaching, • Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression, • Development supported by internal and externally delivered training, • Continuous service awards Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via JBRP1_UKTJ

Key Account Manager Location: Brownhills, Staffordshire Salary: Excellent DOE + Bonus + Car + Benefits Are you a high performing Key Account Manager, Technical Sales, Business Development Manager or Technical Sales Engineer, on the rise of your career in a customer facing role, who would like to work for a highly profitable manufacturing Plc based in the North Midlands/Staffordshire borders? Reporting into the Sales Director, a vacancy has arisen for a Key Account Manager, focussed on developing relationships with the European customer base and spotting new opportunities to increase revenue. Working as part of a dynamic commercial team, in a fast-paced production environment, you will sell castings and machined parts to the Truck, Commercial Vehicle/Automotive and general engineering markets. The Role: • Look after and grow a group of important customer accounts across the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors., • Build strong working relationships with customers at different levels, including purchasing, quality, engineering, logistics, project teams and senior managers., • Create clear account plans that highlight opportunities, margin improvements, contract risks and longer-term growth potential., • Be the main day-to-day contact for assigned customers, making sure communication is clear, timely and helpful., • Spot opportunities for new projects, product supply, technical services, process improvements, aftermarket support and contract renewals., • Help manage new part projects so customers can build and test their products on time, including sourcing the services and products needed for each project., • Prepare and present quotations and contract information in a clear and professional way., • Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and framework agreement renewals., • Keep track of account performance, sales pipeline, revenue forecasts, customer feedback and market activity., • Help resolve customer issues by bringing the right internal teams together and keeping everyone updated. The Person: • A technical qualification in an engineering discipline e.g. NVQ level 5 or higher, apprentice trained or graduate. Training in strategic account management, consultative selling, solution selling or negotiation would be useful., • You will be a KAM, Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or in Customer Relationship Management ideally selling into the automotive, engineering or manufacturing industries., • Experience of working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, industrial manufacturers, automotive or similar technical sectors is ideal., • A good understanding of engineering customers and how purchasing, technical, operational and project teams make decisions., • A proven record of keeping key customers, growing sales, improving margins and building long-term commercial relationships., • Experience looking after complex accounts, longer sales cycles, technical proposals or customers with more than one site., • Good commercial awareness, including pricing, margins, forecasting, contract terms and negotiation., • Confidence discussing technical products, drawings, specifications, service requirements or engineered solutions with customers and internal teams., • A team player, able to problem solve and deliver technical solutions to customers., • An inquisitive and energised person with a driven personality is sought who has a thirst for learning., • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills., • Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and sales reporting tools., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites worldwide. This is a truly exciting opportunity to develop your career within a highly profitable Plc and to travel internationally and in return we offer an excellent salary and the opportunity to work in a friendly and energised environment

Location: Hybrid working - based out of our Willenhall (W. Midlands) depot with an element of home working. Contract type: Permanent Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: Competitive Rate plus excellent benefits package We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner. We are looking for someone motivated and driven to join our team of Demand Planners who will maximise availability whilst minimising wastage to ensure we are on track to deliver our demand planning strategy. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 300 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 6,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution. We have always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: Maximise group availability on all products in certain commodity groups with Varied seasonally driven sales communicating opportunities and risks Huddles: To challenge, share, understand and action to ensure we are on track to deliver a positive outcome Optimise and deliver targeted Pre/Post chop KPI’s the department is targeted against. Working with Power BI data sources. Identify stock anomalies to avoid wastage issues in line with budgets Building relationships with suppliers to provide forecasts for stock requirements, future promotions, and seasonal activity. Challenge and measure supplier inbound performance Work collaboratively with other departments to make sure end to end availability is achieved Building strong trading and supplier relationships to maximise and deliver our KPI Targets Maintain the Demand Planning programs and product file Work to stock holding targets at commodity group level responsible for managing and analysing stock to ensure best inventory levels Maintaining data-based reports and communicating effectively What's in it for you? Develop your Management/Sales skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced company Excellent benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’ 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave) You may have experience of the following: Supply Chain Planner, Inventory Planner, Procurement Planner, Operations Planner, Stock Control Manager, Warehouse Planner, Logistics Planner, Commodity Manager, Distribution Planner, Planning Analyst REF-(Apply online only)

Quality Manager The Role: The Quality Manager is responsible for quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role ensures all products, services, and processes meet statutory, client, and company requirements. This position holds technical authority on quality matters, including the right to stop works, reject products, and escalate risks. Key Responsibilities: Quality Monitoring Manage IMS: Maintain and develop the integrated management system in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Ensure Compliance: Meet legal and industry standards including BS EN 1090, ISO 3834, LOLER, and PUWER. Support Accreditations: Develop and implement BCS quality processes, standards, and certifications. Conduct Inspections: Perform frequent internal quality checks and inspections on manufactured products. Audit Supply Chain: Conduct supplier audits to ensure incoming products adhere to quality standards. Oversee Calibration: Manage the calibration standards and systems across the business. Troubleshoot Issues: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve product and production defects.Business Improvements Drive Efficiency: Examine ways to improve production, streamline operations, and boost efficiency. Support Projects: Partner with the Project Manager to implement business-wide improvements. Introduce Innovation: Bring new quality practices and innovations into the business.Complaints & SLAs Manage Complaints: Ensure all complaints are investigated and closed out within the 5-day SLA. Lead investigations for quality incidents and non-conformances (NCP) Apply CAPA: Put strict corrective and preventative measures in place to prevent repeat defects.Fabrications Maintain Standards: Assist the team with obtaining and maintaining divisional accreditations. Audit Pre-Delivery: Verify welding procedures (WPS/WPQR), welder qualifications, material traceability, and coatings. Develop ITPs: Create contract-specific Inspection & Test Plans to meet customer needs. Compile Handovers: Ensure the accurate compilation of quality documentation and Manufacturer's Data Records (MDRs). Escalate Risks: Support the Head of Fabrications by flagging concerns and agreeing on remedial actions.Plant Hire & Equipment Compliance Enforce Regulations: Ensure all plant, lifting equipment, and safety assets comply with LOLER and PUWER. Manage Test Regimes: Oversee inspection and certification schedules for gas detection and site safety gear. Control Traceability: Maintain flawless asset traceability and certification records.Leadership & Management Conduct 1-to-1s: Hold regular catchups and annual PDRs with direct reports to track performance. Develop Talent: Manage quality personnel, set clear objectives, and support professional growth. Foster Culture: Promote a "right-first time" culture of quality and compliance across all teams.Quality Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes. Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Team Leaders and Management. Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader on progress. Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Management at all times.HSEQ Complete tasks in accordance with risk assessments, Report accidents and Positive Interventions using the correct methods. Identify/Submit positive interventions where needed. Work in conjunction with HSEQ policies and procedures.Key measures & targets: Process Reviews: Regular evaluations of business-wide processes. SLA Closure: NCPs and complaints closed within 5 working days. Defect Reduction: Measurable decrease in repeat defects and rework. Audit Performance: High compliance scores and successful external certification audits. Right-First-Time: Continuous improvement in first-pass quality metrics. Supplier Quality: High performance scores from supply chain vendors.Key relationships: BCS & Barhale Quality teams Plant & Hire service teams Fabrications & Operations teams BCS Senior Management Team Head of QualityPerson Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential System Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a quality leadership role within fabrication, manufacturing, or engineering. Technical Standards: Deep understanding of EN 1090, ISO 3834, LOLER, and PUWER. Audit Management: Strong experience managing audits, NCP and CAPA processes. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, problem-solving, and attention to detail. IT Literacy: High level of proficiency in standard IT tools and systems. Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different tasks and projectsDesirable Specialist Systems: Knowledge of ISO 50001 energy management systems. Qualifications: Educated to degree level with an Internal Auditor qualification. Professional Membership: Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or similar body. Industry Background: Prior experience working within a manufacturing environment.About BCS Group: BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners. Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products. Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Bollé, Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dräger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy. Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment. Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management. Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner. Caring and investing in you As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. Continuous service awards