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Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business! \n \n Who we are: \n We create innovative diagnostics for a healthier world. As representatives of the One Health approach, we are convinced that the health of humans, animals and the common environment are interconnected. Specializing in food safety throughout the value chain, we develop, distribute, and improve rapid molecular tests and analysis tools. Our solutions are reliable, easy to use and correct – to make the world a safer place. \n \n General description: \n The Repair Centre Engineer is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of Hygiena diagnostic instruments, with a primary focus on the EnSURE Touch and SystemSURE product platforms. The role ensures that instruments are serviced efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements to support customer satisfaction and business objectives. \n Working within the Technical Service function, the Repair Centre Enginer is accountable for maintaining high standards of repair quality, documentation accuracy, inventory control and repair centre operations, whilst providing technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders and customers. The role contributes to operational excellence through effective troubleshooting, process improvement, and adherence to Hygiena’s quality management system. \n \n Responsibilities: \n Instrument Repair & Maintenance (Primary Focus ~50–60%) \n\n • Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on instruments, especially:\n, • EnSURE Touch\n, • SystemSURE Plus\n, • EnSURE / Innovate (as applicable)\n, • Execute repairs in accordance with manufacturer SOPs and quality standards\n, • Conduct calibration and functional verification before release\n, • Support hardware, firmware, and system-level troubleshooting\n, • Ensure all devices meet performance and quality requirements prior to shipment\n\n \n Repair Center Operations & Device Flow (~10–20%) \n\n • Manage incoming and outgoing instruments between customers, service centers, and partners\n, • Perform:\n, • Incoming goods inspection\n, • Return inspection and failure assessment\n, • Prepare instruments for redistribution or replacement\n, • Support repair center workflow optimization and turnaround time targets\n\n \n Documentation & System Tracking (~10–15%) \n\n • Create and maintain repair records, service reports, and calibration documentation\n, • Ensure accurate tracking in:\n, • CRM systems\n, • ERP systems (e.g., Navision)\n, • Maintain traceability of instruments and repair history\n, • Prepare quality-relevant documentation (QM protocols)\n\n \n Spare Parts & Inventory Management (~10–15%) \n\n • Manage spare parts inventory and consumption tracking\n, • Conduct cycle counts and ensure system accuracy\n, • Initiate procurement requests for required parts\n, • Control stock issuance for repairs and service activities\n\n \n Customer & Technical Support (~5–10%) \n\n • Provide technical support and remote troubleshooting to internal teams and customers\n, • Support complaint handling and root cause analysis\n, • Deliver clear feedback to service, QA, and product teams\n\n \n Quality & Compliance \n\n • Ensure compliance with:\n, • Internal SOPs\n, • Quality Management System (QMS)\n, • Regulatory and safety requirements\n, • Maintain a high standard of documentation accuracy and audit readiness\n\n \n Scope of Work (Your Requested Focus) \n\n • Primary ownership of repair center activities for EnSURE Touch and SystemSURE systems\n, • Ensure:\n, • High repair quality and consistency\n, • Accurate system tracking and documentation\n, • Efficient turnaround times\n, • Act as technical expert for ATP luminometer platforms\n\n \n Qualifications: \n Soft Skills and Competencies \n\n • Strong analytical and problem solving capability.\n, • High attention to detail and document accuracy.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Analytical mindset, comfortable with data collection and reporting.\n, • Strong communication skills and customer orientated mindset.\n\n \n Technical Skills \n\n • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills\n, • Experience with: Diagnostic instruments: Calibration and testing procedures.\n, • Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems (eg Navision).\n\n \n Development Opportunities \n\n • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in facilities management, health & safety, and operational excellence.\n, • Exposure to process improvement projects and potential for professional development (e.g., Lean, H&S qualifications).\n, • Career progression pathway to Facilities & Operational Excellence Manager or specialist H&S/CI roles.\n\n \n Working conditions: \n\n • Primarily repair centre/office based on site\n, • Limited travel (if required for training or support)\n, • Standard technical service and laboratory equipment environment.\n\n \n We can only accept application documents in ENGLISH.

We're looking for an experienced technical Key Account Manager or Sales Manager from the industrial components and / or consumables sector who can manage distribution channels across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions. If you've got a proven track record of technical sales success selling via distribution - and ideally managing these relationships across various European regions - we offer a great package, sensible amounts of travel, development opportunities and the security of a multi-national corporation backing us up. BASIC SALARY: Up to £65,000 BENEFITS: · 20% Bonus based on sales performance · 25 days holiday plus bank holidays · Full company benefits package including excellent pension scheme, healthcare, DIS etc. LOCATION: Home based, covering UK, Eire & Nordic regions. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Northampton, Luton, Reading, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Coventry, Leicester, Crawley, Maidstone, Hull, Gloucester, Watford, Cardiff JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution As our Key Account Manager, you will be managing circa 10 distribution partners from across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions - providing technical and commercial support to those partners and Sales Representatives to promote the product range and applications of our technical solutions. This is a new role - taking responsibilities from the current Dutch based Sales Director. Roughly 50% of your time will be home based and 50% travel to customer sites. Of that travel, half will be in the UK and half will be abroad. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution As our Key Account Manager, you will be: · Working closely with distribution partners and selling technical solutions to customers across your designated regions · Building and developing relationships with those partners. Supporting them on their booked appointments, and inviting them to support you on yours (driving sales through the distribution channel) · Hitting and maintaining growth targets for the company PERSON SPECIFICATION: Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Sales - Industrial Consumables, Components - Distribution To be successful in your application for this Key Account Manager role you will: · Have a proven track record of technical sales success, most probably of industrial components or consumable products - selling via distribution networks. Experience of managing these relationships across various European regions would be an advantage · Have technical credibility in front of customers (most probably some sort of engineering qualification or strong relevant experience) · Have the capacity and desire to take on applications, features & benefits of the products to provide strong consultancy - often supporting distribution partners and Representatives on client visits · Be a driven, self-motivated and skilled sales professional, with soft skills to drive and manage distribution partners and display an understanding of the symbiotic 'partnership' relationship - rather than traditional straight line management · Have an appreciation for the strategic approach to sales, and an ability to nurture long term relationship management rather than 'crash and bang' sales closing and quick wins THE COMPANY: We design, assemble, install, distribute technical solutions and products to sectors as diverse as mining, minerals, forestry, wind and power generation, steel and aluminium, food and beverage, marine and offshore, petrochem and refinery. Almost three quarters of our sales are via long standing, trusted distribution partners across the UK, Eire & Nordic regions - though we do also work direct sales with OEM / MRO customers. PROSPECTS: Prospects are good, as part of a large and growing multinational group, with a structured, global sales force. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18589, Wallace Hind Selection

National Account Manager Permanent £45,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum Days Watford Our client is a market‑leading food wholesaler with a fast‑growing ambient portfolio supplying thousands of wholesalers and cash & carry operators across the UK. As they continue to expand their national footprint, they’re looking for a driven, commercially minded National Account Manager to take ownership of key wholesale and cash & carry customers and accelerate our growth in this high‑potential channel. If you thrive in a fast‑paced wholesale environment, enjoy building strong customer partnerships and know how to turn insight into commercial results, this is a role where you’ll make a visible impact. The Role As National Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of major wholesale and cash & carry accounts. You’ll lead commercial negotiations, shape category plans, secure new listings and deliver profitable growth across our ambient food ranges. You’ll work closely with buyers, depot managers, commercial teams and supply chain partners to ensure their products are positioned, promoted and performing at their best. Key Responsibilities • Manage and grow a national portfolio of wholesale and cash & carry customers, • Develop joint business plans that drive distribution, visibility and profitable sales, • Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, promotional planning and annual reviews, • Identify new business opportunities across wholesale, retail‑aligned and foodservice channels, • Build strong relationships with buyers, depot teams and senior stakeholders, • Deliver category insight, market trends and data‑led recommendations, • Ensure product availability, merchandising standards and promotional compliance across depots, • Work cross‑functionally with marketing, supply chain and operations to deliver customer plans, • Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and commercial analysis, • Represent the business at customer meetings, trade events and industry showcases What You’ll Bring • Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing wholesale or cash & carry customers, • Ability to build long‑term relationships and influence decision‑makers at all levels, • A proactive, energetic approach to identifying and converting new opportunities, • Experience developing promotional plans and driving category performance, • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, • A structured, organised mindset with strong analytical capability, • Drive to exceed targets and deliver sustainable, profitable growth, • Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑moving FMCG environment Why Join Them • Ownership of a high‑value national portfolio with room to grow, • Opportunity to shape category direction and influence commercial strategy, • A respected wholesaler with strong market presence and ambitious expansion plans, • Competitive salary, bonus scheme and benefits package, • A supportive, collaborative culture that rewards initiative, ambition and commercial excellence Who This Role Suits A commercially sharp National Account Manager or Business Development Manager who thrives in wholesale, enjoys building strong customer partnerships and wants a role where they can make a tangible impact on growth, distribution and category performance. To be considered for this position, please send your CV ASAP by applying to this advert

Field Service Engineer Location: North West London • £40,000 - £45,000 + Door to Door Overtime, • Up to 15% annual bonus, • Daytime work – Monday to Friday, • Company car (Electric / Hybrid), • Comprehensive Private Healthcare, Pension and Life Assurance, • 28 days holidays + bank holidays and other leading benefits, • Sharesave Scheme, • Full product training provided Join a Market-Leading Engineering Group An excellent opportunity has become available for a mechanically or electrically qualified engineer to join a globally recognised engineering organisation with UK manufacturing and an outstanding reputation for technical innovation, employee development and long-term career progression. The business specialises in manufacturing and servicing industrial solutions including: • Steam systems, • Flow control, • Instrumentation, valves & actuators, • Pumps & fluid handling This is an ideal opportunity for engineers looking to move into a specialist field service role with full product training and genuine long-term development. The Role As a Field Service Engineer, you will play a key role supporting Industrial, Food Manufacturing, Breweries, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Hospitals / NHS customers across Northwest London including areas across Enfield, Watford, Wembley, Uxbridge, St Albans, Borehamwood, Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for: • Servicing, maintaining and commissioning steam systems, • Fault finding and carrying out repairs on customer sites, • Supporting customers with technical advice and training, • Completing technical assessments and service reports, • Always ensuring high health & safety standards This is a highly varied role combining hands-on engineering, customer interaction and technical problem solving Training & Development The training in this role will be extensive, and you will spend a large amount of time with senior service engineers and service leaders to learn the products and engineering aspects of the role. They will also fund relevant training courses such as safe isolation, electrical 101 and working at height as well as investing in your development through the business. Regular product training will also be given with regular opportunity to spend time with the wider team. Experience The successful Field Service Engineer must have a mechanical or electrical qualification and may have worked with steam technology or boiler systems however this is not a requirement. Closely related industries include areas such as flow control, valves, actuators, pumps, instrumentation, automation, combustion, heat exchangers, heat transfer, control systems, water treatment, compressors or compressed air, HVAC and related products but any mechanical engineering experience will be considered. This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as: • Field Service Engineers, • Maintenance Engineers, • Engineering Technicians, • Technical Support Engineers, • Engineering Specialists, • Service Technicians The company also has an excellent track record of recruiting and developing engineers from the armed forces Territory This is a field-based position covering: • Northwest London, • Occasional travel into Central London Most travel is local to the North West London region with work scheduled Monday to Friday during daytime hours

Telesales & Account Executive – Ingredients Wholesale Nr Cheshunt, Hertfordshire £30–32K base + OTE up to £35K Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 A fast-growing ingredients wholesaler is on the hunt for a dynamic Telesales & Account Executive to join their expanding team. Supplying premium ingredients to a wide range of food businesses, they’re looking for someone with the drive to grow sales, build relationships, and make an immediate impact. The Role The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of existing customers while actively seeking new business opportunities. Also supporting a field-based Account Manager. Key responsibilities include: • Sales & Account Growth – Drive revenue by upselling, cross-selling, and expanding the customer base., • Client Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong client connections through regular, value-driven contact., • Product Expertise – Recommend the right ingredients based on deep product knowledge and client needs., • Customer Support – Provide quick, professional service, ensuring orders are processed smoothly and issues resolved promptly. The Ideal Candidate • 1–2+ years of telesales, account management, or B2B sales experience (wholesale or food industry a plus), • Excellent phone and written communication skills, • KPI-driven with a track record of hitting targets, • Customer-focused, proactive, and highly organised Why Join? • Rapidly growing company with big ambitions, • High-quality, in-demand products, • Friendly, supportive team culture, • Performance bonuses and clear development opportunities This is a great opportunity for a motivated sales professional to take their career to the next level in a fast-paced, rewarding environment

Teacher of Design & Technology Start Date: October 2026 Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (including Fringe Allowance) Are you ready to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and innovators? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate Teacher of Design & Technology to join our vibrant, forward-thinking Art & Design Faculty. At our school, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Students at Key Stage 3 explore a dynamic mix of Art, Food, Graphics, Product Design, and Textiles. With 16 classes at Key Stage 4 and a flourishing A Level programme in Art, Photography, and Product Design, our faculty continues to grow from strength to strength. We are seeking a talented Product Design specialist who is also comfortable delivering Food or Textiles at Key Stage 3. You will be joining a team of experienced, supportive, and collaborative colleagues, all committed to helping staff and students thrive. Whether you are an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to begin your professional journey, we would love to hear from you. Why Join Us? Outstanding reputation for academic excellence and innovation Supportive, welcoming staff community with strong professional development opportunities Modern facilities and well-equipped Design & Technology spaces Commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to wellbeing services and flexible working options Beautiful green campus with excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas Additional staff benefits, including free parking, a subsidised canteen, and access to sports and leisure facilities Motivated, engaged students who are passionate about their learningAcademics are working on behalf of a Secondary School on this vacancy. #Teacher of Design and Technology #education and training #Watford #Teacher of Design and Technology #education and training #Watford #Teacher of Design and Technology #education and training #Watford #Teacher of Design and Technology #Watford #Teacher of Design and Technology #Watford Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy