<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="Styles/RSSFeed.css"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Jobs in Maidstone | Find a job now with www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/</link><description>Jobs in Maidstone by www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk. Find a job that is right for you. Search through the best www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk jobs from local employers and recruiters</description><lastBuildDate>2012-05-27T00:00:00+01:00</lastBuildDate><item><title>Santander Graduate Programme</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility and discover more about your future. It’s time to experience Santander. 


&lt;strong&gt;The Programme:&lt;/strong&gt; 

Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, you’ll gain an insight into how one of the world’s largest banks operates within the UK. This opportunity is all about providing you with some exciting and challenging work experience which will help you raise your commercial awareness and take your interpersonal skills to new levels. 


&lt;strong&gt;What you need:&lt;/strong&gt; 


As well as a desire to work in the banking sector you’ll need at least 280 UCAS points and a predicted 2:1 in your chosen degree. Our schemes are extremely popular so the ability to demonstrate a commitment to extra-curricular activities, and ideally a position of responsibility like society chairman or team captain, will help you stand out. 

We currently have opportunities in Investment Banking, HR, Marketing, Risk, Audit and Corporate Banking.

It’s time to take the first steps in determining where you future takes you. 

Click &#39;Apply&#39; now! 

</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/santander-graduate-programme_1318160.aspx</link><guid>8d1076e3-bc49-4e99-b544-64592bc67b4d</guid></item><item><title>Retail Advisor - 16 - 20 hours per week </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt; 16 - 20 hours per week  &lt;/b&gt;

To give our customers an outstanding experience, we need outstanding people. Advisors who love gadgets, new technology and helping customers. If that sounds like you, you’ll be right at home in one of our stylish stores. 

We operate in a fast-moving market. We’ll expect you to be up to speed with the latest developments and full of information for our customers. Of course, our training will help, but it’s your expertise and enthusiasm that will inspire people. With a like-minded team behind you, you’ll have all the support you need – plus a lively, welcoming workplace where you’ll be free to learn and excel. 

You will need experience working with customers. As well as being friendly, keen and helpful. Ready to chip in and determined to make customers happy. Make the grade and we’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. We offer a range of benefits and incentives, plus the chance to progress. In a business that’s always evolving, there’s no telling how far you could go. 

For more information and to apply please follow the link;</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/retail-advisor---16---20-hours-per-week_1258426.aspx</link><guid>31cb29dc-3158-475d-9028-54e758f1cec6</guid></item><item><title>Telephone Service Officer</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>The Royal Bank of Scotland Group is full of talented people working closely together in teams driven by success. We have a range of service operations with big brand names like NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland. Our Customer Service Teams deliver the best possible service to our customers and in return, we make sure they enjoy their own success. 
 
Whether you’re answering account or financial queries, or offering advice on the many RBS products and services, we’ll need you to be able to assess the customers requirements and deal with them efficiently, professionally and always in a helpful and clear way. Sometimes this will mean referring customers directly to another department and sometimes you will contact the product department and refer them directly to the customer, updating the account record accordingly.
 
Understanding the importance of our security protocol and your knowledge of our products and services will be key but we’re not worried if you don’t already have extensive customer service/telephone service experience. We&#39;ll give you industry-leading training that will ensure you have all the expertise and knowledge you need to take care of our customers. 
 
We offer up to 15% incentive bonus. You’ll need to bring confidence, energy and a competitive spirit that’ll see you get results. We want people who will push to exceed their targets, keep 100% motivated and help both customers and colleagues alike see us continue our success.
 
At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance.
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/telephone-service-officer_1458413.aspx</link><guid>7879ec91-cb88-4801-a674-2b7ae5e2a828</guid></item><item><title>Video Blogger </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;strong&gt;Graduated or maybe about to graduate – get in touch!&lt;/strong&gt;

&lt;strong&gt;Grads are looking to recruit a resident video blogger for our new, cool and exciting jobs site! If you’re a confident individual with great communication skills – we want to hear from you&lt;/strong&gt; 

As our guest video blogger, we’re looking for:

•&lt;strong&gt;Students&lt;/strong&gt; – are you in your final year? Are you applying for graduate jobs, schemes or a placement? Maybe you’ve decided to go travelling? Either way, whatever your decision we want to be involved. We want you to document your transition from student into a graduate entering the big bad world! Document your interviews, any challenges you had to overcome – maybe your first day at work? 

•&lt;strong&gt;Graduate&lt;/strong&gt; - have you just graduated? Maybe you graduated a year ago but are still looking for that career break? Maybe you’re a graduate and have been out of work for a period of time? You may have finished university and gone travelling, either way we want to hear your story! We want you to document your story and share your experience 


•&lt;strong&gt;Placement Students&lt;/strong&gt; – Have you completed an industrial placement as part of your degree? Maybe you’re about to embark on a placement, or are in the process of applying for one? Again we want you to document your story and share with other students!

If you match any of the above, please apply!

&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Why apply?&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

The question you may be asking yourself now is, “why should I apply, what do I get out of it”? The answer is simple: exposure! You will have your very own profile on our site, here recruiters will be able to look at your profile and view your video content – you may get headhunted! As well as looking fantastic on your CV, you will be helping fellow students and graduates across the UK.

&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;How to apply?&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

Click ‘Apply now’ and send us a CV and short cover letter detailing why you would love to be our video blogger!

Please note the position is voluntary 

</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/video-blogger_1329531.aspx</link><guid>c3c6c3ea-f5cd-4f69-bde4-582d97e2dd3f</guid></item><item><title>O2 Guru </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Love playing with new bits of kit? We’ll put you in touch with all the latest gadgets.&lt;/b&gt;

 
For lots of customers, it can be quite daunting getting a new piece of technology. Only to find they can’t make head-nor-tail of it. As an O2 Guru, you’ll be on hand to help, using all your technical know-how to make the most advanced gizmos seem super simple. Our customers see ‘connectivity’ as a lifeline and as an O2 Guru you’ll understand this passion and really relate to them.

You’ll develop your team mate’s product knowledge and train them on how to do a ‘wow’ demo for any type of customer. With the help of your own lap top you’ll keep an eye on new technological trends, and who knows, you might just make a few rapid advances of your own. Our O2 Guru&#39;s are even helping customers learn about technology on Youtube, on our &lt;b&gt;O2 Guru TV channel &lt;/b&gt; - &lt;i&gt;to view the video please copy and paste the link below into your internet address bar - &lt;/i&gt;http://www.youtube.com/user/O2GuruTV?ob=0&amp;feature=results_main 


At O2, we’ve got our own special way of saying thanks. So for looking after our customers, you’ll enjoy lots of benefits in return. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some come with the job. Some are more flexible. And some are little perks that you only get at O2.

To start the recruitment process for this role, click the link below and be transported to the world of O2 Gurus. Here, we will assess whether the O2 Guru role is the perfect one for you. We will ask you questions and compare your answers to those of our ideal O2 Guru. This takes between 5-10 minutes. 

For more information and to apply please click link below</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/o2-guru_1437679.aspx</link><guid>68f841e4-5647-44a5-b357-f622fe2a20c4</guid></item><item><title>CSC Business Graduate Programme </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company and we work with some of the biggest brands around. We’ve just been named as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2011) by FORTUNE magazine, and we have a team of nearly 8,000 people based across the UK and 94,000 worldwide. 

If you’re looking for a business graduate programme that will constantly surprise and engage you, look no further than CSC. We offer a variety of challenging but rewarding environments, with fantastic opportunities in Service Delivery, Client Business Development or Project Management. 

&lt;strong&gt;Service Delivery&lt;/strong&gt;

Our clients expect the best from CSC, so our service managers and executives work hard to forge strong relationships and help us consistently exceed client expectations. They ensure we always perform to the highest standards, while keeping a close eye on profitability.

You’ll be able to work with a variety of customers and gain knowledge of all stages of the service lifecycle. Even better, you can count on a wealth of on-the-job experience and the chance to study for ITIL qualifications. We’ll be looking for graduates with confidence, first-class communications skills and natural business acumen.

&lt;strong&gt;Client Business Development&lt;/strong&gt;

Our Client and Business Development stream is dedicated to winning business and understanding how to best support our clients’ needs. You can choose to develop a broad career in Client and Business Development, or take on a more specialist Bid and Sales Management role. 

&lt;strong&gt;Client and Business Development&lt;/strong&gt;
Through a variety of roles, you’ll gain an understanding of business operations and IT services, including markets and competition. Each one will show you a different aspect of the client management lifecycle and provide opportunities to develop the skills you need for success. 
Upon completing the two-year programme, you’re likely to become an Account Manager, Marketing Specialist or a Go To Market Lead.

&lt;strong&gt;Bid and Sales Management&lt;/strong&gt;
During this two-year programme you’ll enjoy a variety of assignments within our UK and Ireland Sales Centre and develop your understanding of the end-to-end bid process. We’re looking for commitment, excellent communication skills and a passion for excellence. In return, we’ll provide you with the learning opportunities and training you need to become a first-rate sales professional. 

&lt;strong&gt;Project Management&lt;/strong&gt;

This is the programme for graduates who are keen on becoming solid project managers, able to deliver on the most demanding and complex IT projects. You’ll experience the entire project lifecycle and a first-class development plan. We’re looking for graduates with strong communication, networking and teamwork skills, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

For any of these streams, the starting package will be c&#163;30,000, based on a starting salary of &#163;26,500. You will enjoy many benefits as part of CSC Flex. This fantastic flexible benefits scheme allows you to personalise your reward package.

&lt;strong&gt;To find out more and apply online, please visit our site by clicking below &lt;/strong&gt; </description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/csc-business-graduate-programme_1299150.aspx</link><guid>c40a3fcb-cf7c-4deb-9c71-0a809ddfdad9</guid></item><item><title>Santander Graduate Internships </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned so far at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility. It’s time to experience Santander. 

Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, our summer internships give you a real-life view of what a graduate career with Santander UK would be like. You&#39;ll find out first-hand if this is the career for you. If it is – and you perform well – you could go back to university with an opportunity to be considered for a subsequent graduate programme. 

We currently have opportunities in Operations, Telephone Distribution, Retail Banking, and Banking Support Operations. 

Click &#39;Apply&#39; now!
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/santander-graduate-internships_1318161.aspx</link><guid>b5764d6c-3711-44e2-979d-96c65fecac0e</guid></item><item><title>Customer Service Officer </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and like us have a passion for customer service.

As the face of the bank, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure our customers are listened to, engaged and supported. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities ranging from greeting customers at reception and discussing their needs to carrying out cash transactions. Another important part of your role will be to identify opportunities that will deliver a better service to customers and help with their financial needs.
 
We need confident, motivated people, who aren’t afraid to jump right in and start talking to customers. You’ll need to be a team player, friendly, helpful and able to use your initiative. Commercial awareness is also important, as is a willingness to learn. We offer a comprehensive training scheme that will build on your professional knowledge and technical competence, and will help you deliver the best possible service to our customers. 
You’ll need to bring confidence and energy and keep 100% motivated to help both customers and colleagues 

At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/customer-service-officer_1466401.aspx</link><guid>783c622a-3b26-4c18-b2a6-125c1909fafc</guid></item><item><title>Customer Advisor.</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website &lt;/b&gt;

At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours.

With the customer at the heart of everything we do, our Customer Advisors lead the way in providing a level of service we can be proud of. Working with our RBS or Natwest branch teams, you’ll build and maintain essential customer relationships; whether as the welcoming face of RBS or conducting a personal one-to-one review of their finances and requirements. You’ll keep a full diary of appointments with customers, identifying and fulfilling their needs or referring them to specialists throughout RBS. And thanks to a thorough knowledge of the bank’s products and services, you’ll use your customer service experience to help some of our 13 million customers make the right decisions with their money.

&lt;b&gt;To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below &lt;/b&gt;</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/customer-advisor-_1449515.aspx</link><guid>60ec7db3-e656-4595-b980-1a02169b29cf</guid></item><item><title>Student and Graduate Bloggers</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>Are you a student or graduate? Do you love writing? Studying Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or HR - become our resident guest blogger and gain valuable credentials for your CV. 

&lt;strong&gt;Role&lt;/strong&gt;
 
We are looking to recruit graduate and student bloggers with an active interest in writing.                   This is a fantastic opportunity for budding journalists, writers, marketers, public relations and human resource executives wanting to showcase their writing talent.
As our voluntary guest blogger we’d like one article from you a week about anything student or graduate related. This can be graduate/recruiter news, latest student fees, employability stats, your graduate experience, the application process – anything and everything relevant to the graduate and student market. The length of the articles will be left to your discretion.
With studying and additional commitments we appreciate you may only be able to write one every 2 weeks; however whatever your availability, please drop us an email and we’ll be sure to come up with a proposal that suits you!  

&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;/strong&gt;
 
Awarded resident blogger status boasts its advantages:

1) You are actively enhancing your writing ability 
2)There’s the potential to be headhunted by recruiters
3)It is quality content that will be well received by employers

&lt;strong&gt;Company&lt;/strong&gt;

We are grads.co.uk, a new and exciting jobs board dedicated to graduate recruitment. Part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, we have an extensive client base across all sectors. 
If this sounds like a job for you, press apply now! We’ll be in-touch with you soon.  
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/student-and-graduate-bloggers_1361710.aspx</link><guid>39132501-106f-4ab7-aaba-63d6f21ca0bb</guid></item><item><title>University Brand Ambassador </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Wanting to earn a little extra cash whilst at university? Apply for our on-campus rep position now!&lt;/b&gt;  

We are recruiting existing students across all universities in the UK to act as our official grads graduates Brand Ambassadors. This varied and exciting role is perfect for those who want to earn easy money in and around your studies - whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge for future employment.  

&lt;b&gt;The Role&lt;/b&gt; 

1) You will be responsible for growing our user database throughout your campus by actively encouraging students to register with grads.co.uk. This will be achieved by using online and offline marketing initiatives (Twitter, Facebook, Intranet, student union and so forth).      

For each person you sign up you will receive 80p. Working flexible hours that suits you mean you are in control of your own activities - thus allows for fantastic earning potential. Incentives include ‘Top Agent’ per month, if you prove to be our top earner you could be awarded with a very handsome reward. 

2) Top graduate recruiters who want to target students in a creative, offline outlet utilise jobs4-graduates to deliver their targeted recruitment drive campaigns. You will be deploying marketing activity on behalf of our clients, work is project based and will involve working on campus interacting with both clients and students. The amount of campaigns per academic year will vary. 

The pay rate is &#163;8 per hour.  

&lt;b&gt;Requirements&lt;/b&gt;

We are looking for:

• Current or prospective students
• Savvy individuals with sound interpersonal skills 
• People with great networking ability, you need to be able to talk and ‘sell’ our site to fellow students
• Have a confident and persuasive personality 
• Relish a challenge, you must be persistent and resilient 
• Have a professional and entrepreneurial mindset 
• People with the ability to work independently and in a proactive manner
• Sales / customer driven people who can generate results

&lt;b&gt;About&lt;/b&gt; 

Grads.co.uk are part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, one of the largest networks of independent jobs boards. We are a new and exciting graduate site who specialise in graduate recruitment, our network of top graduate employers and advice centre means our site is the ultimate hub for graduates. 

&lt;b&gt;This is a brilliant opportunity, press ‘apply’ now!&lt;/b&gt;
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/university-brand-ambassador_1209111.aspx</link><guid>46dcff02-fcbc-4011-a62c-a7108d473667</guid></item><item><title>Santander Internships - Operations</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>It’s time to find your calling with one of the world’s largest banks. Being part of the Santander Operations Internship Programme means having some of the best opportunities available across a wide variety of business areas and specialisms. It’s time to think responsibly, be exceptional and prove yourself through the largest and most high-profile internship programme we offer.

For up to 12 weeks you’ll work in a specific division within Operations at one of our head office sites. There, you’ll enjoy a number of different work challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas to major change projects. It’s time to make a decision that could change your future from this point forward. It’s time to experience Santander.

&lt;b&gt;Santander&lt;/b&gt;

As one of the world’s biggest banks, the Santander Group has more than 150 years’ experience in banking and more branches worldwide then any other international bank. At Santander we are committed to serving our customers and helping make the most of their money. In the UK we have over 25 million customers, 1.8 million shareholders, more than 1,300 branches and 4,100 cash machines. Our goal? To be the best retail bank in the UK.

&lt;b&gt;For our Operations Internships your skills and qualifications will ideally include:&lt;/b&gt;

• Current participation in a university undergraduate programme
• At least 280 UCAS points (or equivalent)
• Being on course for a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent)
• Having held a position of responsibility at university or school, such as a secretary, treasurer or team captain
• Customer-related work experience

&lt;b&gt;In our Operations Internships you’ll receive:&lt;/b&gt;

• &#163;250 per week financial reward
• Induction training that will allow you to quickly get up to speed, and you’ll be fast tracked to assessment centre for graduate roles, including the Operations graduate programme which is the largest and most high profile on offer
• On-the-job training and the chance to get hands-on with real-world projects
• Regular feedback to help you develop your capabilities	
• Real-life work to build your business skills
• An opportunity to gain a referee to assist with subsequent employment opportunities 

&lt;b&gt;What we will be looking for in you:&lt;/b&gt;

The Santander Operations Internship Programme takes place at locations across the UK and normally includes Milton Keynes, London, Liverpool or Glasgow, so it’s important that you’re within commuting distance of at least one of these locations.

For more information and to apply, click &quot;Apply Now&quot; below! 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/santander-internships---operations_1449506.aspx</link><guid>98815413-04fe-434e-9ef9-d05564fcdc0d</guid></item><item><title>CSC Consulting Graduate Programme </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company and we work with some of the biggest brands around. We’ve just been named as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2011) by FORTUNE magazine, and we have a team of nearly 8,000 people based across the UK and 94,000 worldwide. 


By joining our consulting programme you’ll have the opportunity to advise clients on business improvements and take on a variety of assignments to help you discover a satisfying career. You’ll be able to join one of three programmes, each offering two years of structured development and a variety of challenges – Business, Project Management, and Systems Integration and Technology.


&lt;strong&gt;Business Consulting&lt;/strong&gt;


We’re looking for graduates who can adapt to challenging assignments, and have strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to deliver winning client solutions. You’ll work on a number of different accounts across a range of industries, and build a solid foundation in business consulting.


&lt;strong&gt;Project Management Consulting&lt;/strong&gt;


For graduates keen on becoming strong project managers capable of delivering complex IT projects, look no further. You’ll take on a series of assignments across the entire project lifecycle. You’ll start with solid support roles in our Project Management Office and then start taking on the kind of roles that will prepare you for unsupported project management.


&lt;strong&gt;Systems Integration and Technology and Consulting&lt;/strong&gt;


Here you’ll be able to work across the end-to-end systems development lifecycle, from capturing requirements to delivery. You’ll take on a variety of challenging projects, from designing and delivering large-scale enterprise architecture through to developing technology infrastructures and strategies.


For all streams, your starting package will be c&#163;30,000, based on a starting salary of &#163;26,500. You will enjoy many benefits as part of CSC Flex. This fantastic flexible benefits scheme allows you to personalise your reward package.
 

&lt;strong&gt;To find out more and apply online, please visit our site by clicking below&lt;/strong&gt;
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/csc-consulting-graduate-programme_1299151.aspx</link><guid>3f2f84e9-f0d4-4b52-86de-66b8a200ee20</guid></item><item><title>Branch Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website

At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours.

Our RBS and Natwest branches are the welcoming public face of RBS, and as Branch Manager you’ll lead, coach and motivate the teams who continue to provide an excellent level of customer service to over 13 million people in the UK. Working together to meet branch objectives, you’ll strive to become the first choice financial services provider in your area, thanks to clear service improvement plans and business milestones that focus on customer acquisition, service and retention. You’ll build a team of in-branch experts, encouraging staff to develop their professional skills and knowledge base and as a branch you will offer a range of products and service structured to meet ever-changing customer needs. As a great people motivator and an experienced manager, you’ll drive your branch performance in leading RBS to exceed customer expectations.

&lt;b&gt;To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.&lt;/b&gt;</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/branch-manager_1470247.aspx</link><guid>0ab434af-ffe1-4aa1-9d57-9851b45936c9</guid></item><item><title>CSC Technical Graduate Programme </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>Passionate about technology? You’re in the right place...


CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company and we work with some of the biggest brands around. We’ve just been named as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2011) by FORTUNE magazine, and we have a team of nearly 8,000 people based across the UK and 94,000 worldwide. Technology is at the heart of all we do and we have a variety of ways to launch a lasting career within engineering, solutions architecture, or systems transformation and integration.


&lt;strong&gt;Engineering&lt;/strong&gt;


Our Engineering teams are responsible for delivering a wide variety of services across Europe. In this programme, you’ll become a highly respected CSC subject matter expert in a variety of areas, from networking and mainframes, to messaging and local delivery. No matter your speciality, CSC has something to offer you.


&lt;strong&gt;Solutions Architecture&lt;/strong&gt;


In this programme, you’ll enjoy direct client contact and manage all aspects of technology infrastructure design, from concept to creation. You’ll play a part in delivering tailored solutions and challenge yourself across a variety of assignments. 


&lt;strong&gt;Systems Transformation &amp; Integration&lt;/strong&gt;


Choosing this path, you might find yourself building, testing or deploying new web applications for world-class organisations. Alternatively, you could automate our clients’ business processes with some of the most advanced integration technologies around. No matter what you do, we’ll help guarantee your success with comprehensive training and mentoring.


For any of these streams, the starting package will be c&#163;30,000, based on a starting salary of &#163;26,500. You will enjoy many benefits as part of CSC Flex. This fantastic flexible benefits scheme allows you to personalise your reward package.


&lt;strong&gt;To find out more and apply online, please visit our site by clicking below&lt;/strong&gt; 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/csc-technical-graduate-programme_1299152.aspx</link><guid>df177980-18dc-4e62-95c8-3f53f9d3f64a</guid></item><item><title>Customer Service Officer </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website&lt;/b&gt;

At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and like us have a passion for customer service.

As the face of the bank, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure our customers are listened to, engaged and supported. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities ranging from greeting customers at reception and discussing their needs to carrying out cash transactions. Another important part of your role will be to identify opportunities that will deliver a better service to customers and help with their financial needs.
 
We need confident, motivated people, who aren’t afraid to jump right in and start talking to customers. You’ll need to be a team player, friendly, helpful and able to use your initiative. Commercial awareness is also important, as is a willingness to learn. We offer a comprehensive training scheme that will build on your professional knowledge and technical competence, and will help you deliver the best possible service to our customers. 
You’ll need to bring confidence and energy and keep 100% motivated to help both customers and colleagues 

At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance.</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/customer-service-officer_1449517.aspx</link><guid>b121c4d0-f527-4042-a8b9-2cbbf612ad40</guid></item><item><title>Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor </title><pubDate>2012-03-01T11:00:49+00:00</pubDate><description>Are you passionate about Sport, Health and Fitness?
Then a career in Personal Training could be for you.


If you’re longing to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then The Training Room could be just the answer. 

As the UK’s leading Personal Trainer Academy, we are now recruiting for 2012 intakes and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success. We offer some of the UK’s leading training facilities, distraction free learning and the opportunity to work and train alongside the very best. We are also the chosen provider of employees to the UK’s leading leisure companies such as David Lloyd Health Clubs, Esporta Health Clubs, Greens Health Clubs, LA Fitness PT, Harding Brothers Spa Division (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements). 

If successful, you will be offered an exclusive place on our Fast Track training scheme where you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications in Personal Training (REPS 3), Spinning, Circuit Training and Sports Nutrition. You’ll also enjoy professional development and mentoring from our experienced tutors and personal trainers so you can enter the industry with all the qualifications and experience required to win the right job for you. 

During training we will guarantee you interviews with the UK’s leading employers (500+ UK Health Clubs) with an average starting OTE of &#163;20K-&#163;30K. You’ll also benefit from our experience and ongoing career support once you’ve graduated.
Our Corporate Partner Sponsored programme can be fully funded through our Career Loan Scheme so that you can complete your training and repay once employed and working.

Places are limited and strictly by application only. 

No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/trainee-personal-trainer-fitness-instructor_1044752.aspx</link><guid>039e0e6c-579a-4d62-8dd9-ee80b6f4fbf2</guid></item><item><title>Personal Mortgage Adviser</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website

At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours.

Our mortgage business is a cornerstone of the RBS group’s customer offerings, and as a Personal Mortgage Advisor you’ll manage the individual needs of some of our 13 million UK customers. Conducting personal, structured, face to face mortgage sales interviews, you’ll be a key point of contact for our mortgage services within your region. Acting on referrals and appointments from RBS or Natwest branches and generating leads yourself, you’ll maintain an excellent level of service. Identify customer requirements and meeting their priorities with a wide range of mortgage products and a thorough knowledge base, ensuring they always get the best advice.

You will have a CeMAP qualification and thanks to your sales experience and interviewing skills, you’ll be a key line of contact between customers and our teams in branch, providing knowledge and advice that exceeds customer expectations. 

&lt;b&gt;To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.&lt;/b&gt;</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/personal-mortgage-adviser_1470246.aspx</link><guid>4a6e04fe-bd6c-4d0d-b868-231b30d4c55f</guid></item><item><title>Systems Integration Graduate Programme</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Advance Your Career &lt;/b&gt;

At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in.  

As part of our Systems Integration Graduate Programme, you’ll be exposed to multiple projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and market sectors. You’ll undertake a variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on software development information management or information security 

In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in.

No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. 

&lt;b&gt;About Atos&lt;/b&gt;
Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.  


&lt;b&gt;Passionate about technology&lt;/b&gt;
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/systems-integration-graduate-programme_1416829.aspx</link><guid>0a49beea-f054-453e-98e9-8191c1595f5e</guid></item><item><title>Managed Services Graduate Programme</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Advance Your Career &lt;/b&gt;

At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in.  

Join our Managed Services Graduate Programme and you’ll be exposed to a wide range of projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and markets. You’ll undertake a wide variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on infrastructure, networks, or application technology management.

In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in.

No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. 

&lt;b&gt;About Atos&lt;/b&gt;
Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.  </description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/managed-services-graduate-programme_1416828.aspx</link><guid>bf793d2e-e317-4a2b-bd49-447d59a6d0f7</guid></item><item><title>Logica Graduate Programme </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>Lasting 18 months, our graduate programme mixes formal tuition and a series of Open University business modules together with plenty of challenging, hands-on experience. You’ll work on a range of assignments, from some that may only take a few days to complete, to ones that last several months. We’ll sit down together with you to decide exactly what they are. They’ll depend as much on your skills, interests and career goals as they will on business needs and the types of projects we’re working on at the time. One thing’s for sure, it doesn’t matter whether your strengths lie in a technical or business-focused area, by the time you emerge you’ll have acquired a huge amount of exposure to our business and the skills you need to flourish.

A leading business and technology service company, we help our clients make the most of new technologies. We support them in all sorts of ways – from consulting and systems integration to IT and business process outsourcing. Working collaboratively with customers, we deliver creative, intelligent answers to their business problems and help them become leaders in their chosen markets.

With a 40-year track record of success, we’re already one of the most respected names in our field. Our future looks equally bright, too. The scale of our operation today is truly breathtaking. We have over 41,000 people in 41 different countries. Provided you have the talent and drive, this is a place where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.

We’re recruiting throughout the year so no need to wait until September. Please click on apply for more details or to apply.
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/logica-graduate-programme_1299146.aspx</link><guid>d0ff0cde-c08d-41c2-a5d9-c0a8815f2d26</guid></item><item><title>Logica Industrial Placement </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;strong&gt;Industrial Placement in Logica’s Programme and Technical Services division&lt;/strong&gt;


This programme is for students who take an industrial gap year as part of a four-year degree. During your 12 months with us, you’ll gain both real-life project experience and a genuine insight into our business. You’ll also have the chance to showcase your talents. Perform well, and we may even offer you a graduate position for the following year.

You’ll carry out the same kind of work and gain the same kind of client exposure as our graduate recruits. As well as practical experience, you’ll also get a flavour of what our graduate programme is really like. Your application form will be based on the one we use for our graduate programme, and you’ll go through exactly the same assessment and interview process. You’ll even attend the same induction with the graduates. There will also be a dedicated event for you to network and make contacts.


&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;/strong&gt;

You’ll also be eligible for benefits that include:

• 25 days’ holiday
• Contributory pension or contributory home purchase scheme
• Private medical cover
• Sick pay/income protection
• Life assurance cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Subsidised sports and social club

We also offer a selection of flexible benefits which you can tailor to your specific needs. There’s extended insurance cover for instance, access to a range of discounts and deals, plus the option to &#39;buy and sell&#39; holiday within policy limits.


</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/logica-industrial-placement_1321830.aspx</link><guid>6b7052c8-75f3-406f-9152-b8811b07206b</guid></item><item><title>Sales Internship </title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>StepIn2Sales is a leading Sales Jobsite providing candidates with the latest job opportunities and career advice.

We have an exciting Internship Opportunity for a graduate or school-leaver looking to start a career in Sales, based at our modern office overlooking the Thames River in South East London. Full training will be provided and all travel expenses covered. Unlike many other Internships we offer a generous commission of 20% on all sales (first 4 months).

The successful candidate will be promoted within 4 months, subject to achieving realistic monthly sales targets, to a full-time career with StepIn2Sales and an annual salary of &#163;22k + 5% commission on all sales.

Working hours are 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
If you would like to apply for this role, please click &#39;Apply now&#39; and register your details and CV.  </description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/sales-internship_1361711.aspx</link><guid>cf3bf0a6-5217-4f91-a53f-109b1b5e10ec</guid></item><item><title>Information Systems Summer Placements</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>Thinking about a future in the energy industry? Want to develop your employability skills during your summer?  Want to secure a graduate place early? Get ahead of the game, fast-track your personal development and fulfil your potential through a summer placement at Centrica.

We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company aiming to become the leading integrated energy company. And there’s not much we don’t know about energy – we source, generate, process, store, trade, supply, service and save it, working all over the world, underground and out to sea.

Our 10-week Summer Placement programme will give you the chance to explore the business so that you can appreciate the diversity of our organisation and our graduate opportunities. You’ll work closely with the business on projects that will address your development needs, give you a high level of responsibility and enable you to develop the fundamental skills needed for working life. Our support network is second to none, and you’ll also be able to get involved in community and charity work.

It really is a win-win situation. You’ll be increasing your employment prospects and, if you perform well, you could leave us with an offer to join our Graduate Programme the following year. We’ll also arrange and pay for accommodation close to your place of work.

To apply, you should be in your penultimate year expecting at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline.

If you can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy find out more and apply by click &quot;Apply Now&quot;! </description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/information-systems-summer-placements_1449520.aspx</link><guid>a0f70457-0528-4ad8-bb86-0e112f066d6d</guid></item><item><title>Graduate Analyst Training Program 2013</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>A Passion to Perform. It’s what drives us. More than a claim, this describes the way we do business. We compete to be the leading global provider of financial services, balancing passion with precision to deliver superior solutions for our clients. This is made possible by our people: agile minds, able to see beyond the obvious, act effectively in an ever-changing global business landscape. As you’ll discover, our culture supports this. Diverse, international and shaped by a variety of different perspectives, we’re driven by a shared sense of purpose. At every level agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support and the opportunity to excel. 

In 2011, we were named the “Best Global Bank“ by Euromoney, the flagship international finance magazine. It’s validation of the successful transformation in our business over the past few years. 

&lt;b&gt;Our People&lt;/b&gt;
Our people are outstanding individuals with agile minds, from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Diverse teams make smarter decisions and that reflecting our client base is not just a commercial imperative but gives the Bank a competitive advantage. 

&lt;b&gt;The Program&lt;/b&gt;
Real-world experience is the driving force behind our graduate training program, making it one of the most comprehensive of its kind. We are one of the only banks that still takes a completely global approach and we offer a mixture of specialist, tailored training and on-the-job development.

&lt;b&gt;Induction&lt;/b&gt;
You will attend an induction with your global class. Your schedule will include networking events, global orientation and division-specific training to really help you make your mark as an Analyst. This experience is an invaluable opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and build relationships that will be vital to you in your career with the Bank.

&lt;b&gt;Where you’ll work&lt;/b&gt;
We recruit graduates into almost every area of our business. Our main client-facing functions work in partnership with our Infrastructure functions.

&lt;b&gt;Corporate &amp; Investment Bank (CIB)&lt;/b&gt; handles our international capital markets business for public and private clients ranging from sovereign states to multinational companies. The division includes Corporate Finance, Markets and Global Transaction Banking.

&lt;b&gt;Private Clients &amp; Asset Management (PCAM)&lt;/b&gt; oversees traditional banking and investment management for private and institutional clients and small to medium-sized businesses. The divisions include Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Private &amp; Business Clients.

&lt;b&gt;Infrastructure Functions&lt;/b&gt; are the core of our day-to-day business, and allow us to set the standards in global banking. They include Finance, Group Technology &amp; Operations, Human Resources, and Risk.

&lt;b&gt;Please note, these courses do not open until September 2012, but please click &#39;Apply Now&#39; for more information.&lt;/b&gt;</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/graduate-analyst-training-program-2013_1478911.aspx</link><guid>44e5fd81-cd7c-4cb8-ac1d-dcae6b9430f9</guid></item><item><title>Lead and Appointment Advisers</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;The Opportunity&lt;/b&gt;

At npower we recognise the importance of motivating individuals and teams to reach their full potential. That’s why as a Lead and Appointment Advisor, you will receive the training, support and financial incentives to achieve our goals and provide a quality service to our customers

&lt;b&gt;The Role&lt;/b&gt;

Join us, and you’ll be generating leads for our sales teams, who promote and explore our customer’s energy options though our gas, electricity and other energy solutions. 

Working in supermarkets, shopping centres and at events across the country you could potentially earn &#163;22K pa on a regular basis if you hit your targets. Smash them and the sky’s the limit. Our uncapped commission structure means there’s no ceiling to what you can earn.

&lt;b&gt;To Apply&lt;/b&gt;
If you have Sales or Promotional experience and plenty of drive, we’d like to sign you.

Find out more and apply online by clicking the apply button on this page.</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/lead-and-appointment-advisers_1385335.aspx</link><guid>046d28f0-d48b-461e-ade4-31043c2bf02c</guid></item><item><title>Lead and Appointment Advisers</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;The Opportunity&lt;/b&gt;

At npower we recognise the importance of motivating individuals and teams to reach their full potential. That’s why as a Lead and Appointment Advisor, you will receive the training, support and financial incentives to achieve our goals and provide a quality service to our customers

&lt;b&gt;The Role&lt;/b&gt;

Join us, and you’ll be generating leads for our sales teams, who promote and explore our customer’s energy options though our gas, electricity and other energy solutions. 

Working in supermarkets, shopping centres and at events across the country you could potentially earn &#163;22K pa on a regular basis if you hit your targets. Smash them and the sky’s the limit. Our uncapped commission structure means there’s no ceiling to what you can earn.

&lt;b&gt;To Apply&lt;/b&gt;
If you have Sales or Promotional experience and plenty of drive, we’d like to sign you.

Find out more and apply online by clicking the apply button on this page.</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/lead-and-appointment-advisers_1458432.aspx</link><guid>dd4eb712-c3e8-4140-90d2-44f0971eb83e</guid></item><item><title>Lead and Appointment Advisers</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T15:00:00+01:00</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;The Opportunity&lt;/b&gt;

At npower we recognise the importance of motivating individuals and teams to reach their full potential. That’s why as a Lead and Appointment Advisor, you will receive the training, support and financial incentives to achieve our goals and provide a quality service to our customers

&lt;b&gt;The Role&lt;/b&gt;

Join us, and you’ll be generating leads for our sales teams, who promote and explore our customer’s energy options though our gas, electricity and other energy solutions. 

Working in supermarkets, shopping centres and at events across the country you could potentially earn &#163;22K pa on a regular basis if you hit your targets. Smash them and the sky’s the limit. Our uncapped commission structure means there’s no ceiling to what you can earn.

&lt;b&gt;To Apply&lt;/b&gt;
If you have Sales or Promotional experience and plenty of drive, we’d like to sign you.

Find out more and apply online by clicking the apply button on this page.</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/lead-and-appointment-advisers_1458442.aspx</link><guid>7633b619-dd80-40a3-9589-1b86b41ed08a</guid></item><item><title>Temporary Sales Associate (Part-time)</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T03:14:38+01:00</pubDate><description>Our Sales Associates create amazing customer experiences

Our Sales Associates
What does it take to be a great Sales Associate? Our teams are made up of people with a real passion for quality customer service and for creating amazing customer experiences; people who work hard to develop outstanding product knowledge and real jewellery expertise that they can share with our customers. 

As a committed and dedicated member of the team, you&amp;#39;ll play a key role in helping the store to maintain performance and meet sales targets. As new products are introduced in store, you will build your knowledge to ensure that you can deal with every type of customer enquiry. 

Our organisation
Signet is the name behind H. Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis - so altogether, we have around 500 UK stores selling some of the most fashionable and most exclusive watch and jewellery brands on the high street. But that&amp;#39;s not all. We also have stores in the US, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands. In fact, we&amp;#39;re the largest speciality retail jeweller in the world, by sales. Just imagine where your retail career could take you.

Your background
You&amp;#39;ll have a passion for delivering amazing customer service. While you may not specifically have jewellery experience, you will certainly have an interest in jewellery products and brands. A positive, &amp;#39;can-do&amp;#39; attitude is essential, with a natural ability for striking up a conversation with a diverse range of customers.

Your rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including sales related commission scheme and a staff discount. The nature of our business also means you can sometimes work additional hours at times like peak trading periods, Bank Holidays and weekends.

What is also really amazing about Signet are the career development opportunities. If you&amp;#39;ve got potential, we&amp;#39;ll help you fulfil it.  We&amp;#39;ve got the training and development programmes in place to really help you make the most of your talent</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/temporary-sales-associate-part-time-_1493300.aspx</link><guid>397c46e4-2135-4ef9-a04c-e0a5ceedafaa</guid></item><item><title>AC/Refrigeration Service Engineer - Sales Job</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T03:13:05+01:00</pubDate><description>Air Conditioning Engineer who is keen to move into position of Field Sales Engineer is required. You must have experience in close control air conditioning and/or chillers. 

You will have ideally worked for a leading manufacturer of Chillers / Close Control systems as a service engineer / sales manager / sales engineer or account manager. 

Package 
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Company car &amp; laptop, broadband
High OTE achievable (&amp;Acirc;&#163;45K - &amp;Acirc;&#163;55K)
25 days holiday 
Pension 
Healthcare 

The Role
Based from home. Covering the South. (Oxford and down). 
On a day to day basis you will liaise with consultants and contractors, promote the range of equipment
Attend sales meetings
Forecasting sales figures and opportunities
Account Manager activities
Attend trade exhibitions

Experience Required: 
Candidates must be keen to do Field Sales and have either close control air conditioning or chiller experience as an engineer
Full driving licence
Knowledge of systems including Trane / Denco / Airedale / Carrier 
Live in the South

My client is a leading supplier and manufacturer of a range of HVAC equipment including chillers and close control systems. 
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately

White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/ac-refrigeration-service-engineer---sales-job_1493142.aspx</link><guid>2dc61633-eff8-43cb-8d34-82683d3b772c</guid></item><item><title>Paeds - Speech Therapist</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T03:07:51+01:00</pubDate><description>Medicspro have a wonderful opportunity for a Speech Therapist in the South East.

It is covering a Paediatric Caseload of complex communication difficulties.

The position is full time and is to start ASAP for an ongoing period</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/paeds---speech-therapist_1492672.aspx</link><guid>1bfeaeba-943c-49a0-9f3c-a058800aafb4</guid></item><item><title>Field Sales Executive</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T03:06:30+01:00</pubDate><description>Field Sales Executive in Maidstone, Kent

Field Sales Executives are sought to join this growing satellite and aerial company working on behalf of Sky. They specialise in flat installations and currently complete around 2,000 new customer installs every month, enforcing their position as one of Sky&amp;#39;s consistently performing Approved Sky Homes Agents.

Title: Field Sales Executive
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Basic salary plus commission, OTE &#163;35k+
Hours: 12pm - 8pm , Monday - Friday, some Saturdays
Benefits: Uncapped commission, Sky uniform provided

The Field Sales Executive role will include the following responsibilities:
-Generating new Sky customers by calling on customers door-to-door
-Selling customers a tailor-made Sky package, including television, internet and phone packages
-Delivering an excellent level of customer service, representing the company to a high standard

The ideal Field Sales Executive will possess the following skills and experience:
-Substantial experience in a similar sales role, e.g. Door to Door Sales, Field Sales, B2B / B2C Sales, Direct Sales, etc. 
-Experience of &amp;#39;cold calling&amp;#39;
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-A high level of motivation and ambition
-You should consider yourself a &quot;closer&quot;

This organisation offers a friendly, yet professional environment. All Managers within the company have progressed through the ranks after starting as a Field Sales Executive, and as the organisation grows, there will be many more opportunities for progression.

In return for your dedication and hard work as a Field Sales Executive, you will be offered a competitive salary and uncapped commission. Carefully selected leads will be provided for you, along with Sky branded uniform and literature, enabling you to get the most from your role, and unlock excellent earning potential.

Please click to apply for this role as a Field Sales Executive in Maidstone, Kent!

If the details shown on your CV match our client&amp;#39;s requirements, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can judge whether you may be suitable for the opportunity advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in relation to this specific opportunity. By applying to this advert and submitting your CV and/or cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose. 

eRecruit Solutions is a flat fee online recruitment company that actively recruit for the following roles: Field Sales Executive, Door to Door Sales Agent, B2B Sales Executive, B2C Sales Representative, Outbound Sales Advisors, Telesales Advisors, Outbound Sales Consultant, Telesales, Outbound Sales Representative, Call Centre, Sales Executive, Contact Centre, Sales Representative in Maidstone, Kent</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/field-sales-executive_1492600.aspx</link><guid>2490f9a2-e466-4685-a60f-770c3e77a712</guid></item><item><title>Nursery Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T02:57:32+01:00</pubDate><description>Nursery Manager

 A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Nursery Manager within a lovely Nursery in Maidstone.

 This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established, reputable organisation that will offer you real job satisfaction.

 The successful applicant will have proven experience taking a Nursery through at least a &amp;#39;Good&amp;#39; Ofsted inspection as well as excellent customer service skills.

 You will have full responsibility for the budgeting and finances, as well as the occupancy Levels of the Nursery.

 If you feel you can really make a difference to this organisation, do not miss out this Nursery Manager vacancy!

  Some of your responsibilities will include: 

To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education 
To effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff 
To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times 
To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends 
To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels 
To implement an effective parent liaison programme, to be influential in developing strong links with parents. 
To manage all day to day operations of the nursery   You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:  

NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent 
Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation 
Knowledge of OFSTED standards 
Excellent knowledge of the EYFS 
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines 
Good time management skills 
Excellent communication skills 
Strong people management skills 
Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities/SENCO etc. 
Previous relevant supervisory experience   Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

 All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure. 

 We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team. For more information please contact us or send us your CV to be considered for the position.

 PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO APPLY TO FOR THIS POSITION</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/nursery-manager_1491838.aspx</link><guid>ea9b2438-b37b-4f01-a0ac-448c5e425f92</guid></item><item><title>Deputy Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T02:55:29+01:00</pubDate><description>Deputy Manager Maidstone.

 A fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager within a beautiful Nursery in Maidstone.

 This Nursery is looking for a Deputy Manager with strong staff management skills, a commitment to their work with children and an understanding of how to deliver quality care across all rooms.

 Ideally you will have been a Deputy Nursery Manager before, but this is not essential - experienced Room Leaders looking for a new challenge are also welcome to apply.

 This Nursery will offer you excellent on-going training and development, within a setting that prides itself on offering excellent care and education at all times.

 This Deputy Manager opportunity will enable you to work closely with the Nursery Manager- you will get involved with staff recruitment and training, the office administration as well as contributing to the ongoing success of the Nursery as new children join and parents continue to be happy with the service they receive.

 If you feel you can bring enthusiasm and innovative ideas to motivate and inspire your staff team, do not miss this opportunity!

 Some of your responsibilities as a Deputy Manager will include:

To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education 
Overseeing the planning and implementation of the EYFS curriculum across all age groups 
With the manager to effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff 
To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends specifically related to the relevant curriculum 
To ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times 
To implement an effective parent liaison programme, to be influential in developing strong links with parents.  You will ideally need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent 
Post-qualification experience and supervisory experience 
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work deadlines 
Knowledge and experience of OFSTED standards and EYFS 
Excellent communication skills 
Strong people management skills 
Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.  Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development. 

 All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure.

 We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team.

 PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO APPLY TO FOR THIS POSITION</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/deputy-manager_1491620.aspx</link><guid>c7f93402-17de-4c01-915c-8e9eed026ad7</guid></item><item><title>Diesel/Plant Fitter/Mechanic - Australia</title><pubDate>2012-05-27T02:49:05+01:00</pubDate><description>Diesel/Plant Mechanic - Australia

Due to continued client expansion, we are currently looking for Diesel/Plant Mechanics for fly in/fly out (FIFO) roles across Australia. These roles are initially project based and 3 year contract roles due to Visa restrictions however all roles will become permanent.

&amp;middot; The FIFO roles are generally 2 weeks of site based 12 hour shifts, followed by 1 week off, however there are many variations including 4 on / 4 off 12 hour shifts.

The main purpose of the roles is the repair and maintenance of Mobile Plant, Heavy Goods Vehicles and diesel powered hydraulic equipment. 

Applicants should:

&amp;middot; Have served an Apprenticeship or be qualified in a relevant trade

&amp;middot; Have heavy earthmoving equipment repair and maintenance experience

&amp;middot; Possess up to date mechanical knowledge with heavy haulage and earthmoving equipment.

&amp;middot; Have good written &amp; spoken communication skills

Duties will include:

&amp;middot; Repairs and maintenance on all mobile equipment and fixed plant, in accordance with manufacturers specifications

&amp;middot; Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems as they occur

&amp;middot; Support and embrace a preventative maintenance system

&amp;middot; Complete all fleet records so that effective reporting and scheduling may be maintained

&amp;middot; Identify and assist in purchasing parts

&amp;middot; Work with and communicate with other team members effectively.

&amp;middot; Ensure that safety concerns are paramount above production issues and immediately report any near misses, injuries, accidents or non-conformance to the Shift manager.

Package:

&amp;middot; For FIFO roles, salaries start from $110k (&#163;73k), plus 9% pension. These salaries vary from site to site, depending on local site agreements.

As part of the package, we also offer free Visa application assistance, free flights and transfers to Australia, free accommodation on arrival, support in finding permanent accommodation, support to help you and your family settle in Australia, including assisting eligible family members to find work</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/diesel-plant-fitter-mechanic---australia_1491077.aspx</link><guid>49495602-02fc-4c9f-ad5d-bef35a4a69d0</guid></item><item><title>Collector</title><pubDate>2012-05-25T16:15:40+01:00</pubDate><description>Collector required for The Community Scheme

would suit 
ex pools collector
Established rounds

1-2 evenings weekly
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/collector_1458407.aspx</link><guid>428d925f-e4a6-4ee5-be44-031cbe68b9ed</guid></item><item><title>Canvasser</title><pubDate>2012-05-25T16:15:40+01:00</pubDate><description>We specialise in raising funds for Grass roots junior football teams and academies
We work with local clubs in local areas

Job Role:
 Looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with good communication skills. You must have a passion for customer care and service with a drive to succeed. 
Expect to initially start in a field based face-to-face marketing role with the opportunity to progress within the company at a rapid rate.
Door to Door Marketing

This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.

The key attributes for this role are:
* Excellent communication skills
* Drive and determination
* Customer service
*Great conversationalist and likes to talk to anyone and everyone
* Ambition to succeed
* Leadership
* Ability to work on own or as part of team

We Offer

*Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important as Full product training is provided.
*Weekly pay 
*&#163;7 -&#163;9 per Hour + Bonus
*We offer the opportunity for career progression to Team Leader and then Team Coordinator within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management.



Hours
1pm – 8pm Full Time (Mon – Fri)
Part time hours available late afternoons to early evenings
Occasional weekends available
Please note this is an hourly rate and bonus NOT commission only
Must be willing to travel



Located in the Wakefield and Leeds Area.
 Please press the APPLY button 
</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/canvasser_1416022.aspx</link><guid>58afa606-17df-4c1d-915b-10d6dbb49e0b</guid></item><item><title>RGN</title><pubDate>2012-05-25T03:24:48+01:00</pubDate><description>Registered General Nurse - Elderly Care/ Dementia Maidstone Permanent - Full Time - &#163;13.00 phr 
 
STR Health is looking for a registered general nurse to join their client&amp;#39;s prestigious nursing home group. You must be RGN qualified and have a real passion for elderly care. 
 
STR Health invites applications from motivated and thoughtful RGN&amp;#39;s. Responsibilities include planning, implementing and supervising the provision of quality care, in conjunction with clients. To maintain a safe and secure environment for clients, staff members and visitors. 
 
You will have excellent communication and time management skills and a proven clinical track record. A strong customer focus and a flexible approach to working hours will also be key to succeeding in this role. 
 
This is a full time permanent post working on a rota which will involve working every other weekend. The hourly rate of pay is &#163;13.00 per hour. 
 
The role is commutable from Maidstone, Gillingham, Tonbridge and Chatham 
 
For further details please contact Carl at STR Health on (Apply online only) or email your CV to be considered the role.

STR Health Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/rgn_1488587.aspx</link><guid>2f32c8ef-d211-46ed-a15c-b87b0fa453b7</guid></item><item><title>CSS/ Frontend Developer</title><pubDate>2012-05-25T03:13:05+01:00</pubDate><description>Front end developer- web developer- CSS- HTML- Graduate- Junior- Entry Level- Maidstone, Kent- &#163;20-26k

Our client, a recognised web consultancy firm based in Maidstone, Kent is looking for a trainee Front End Developer to join their busy development team.

You will gain experience in aspects such as CSS, CSS2, HTML and graphical web design. The main task for this role is to rapidly develop usability prototypes and web pages.

The successful candidate must be competent in CSS and CSS2, hand coding HTML and graphic design. Most importantly, you will be original and creative. Experience in developing across Windows and Mac browsing environments is key, as is an exposure to web and accessibility standards (W3C). In order to do well in this role, you must be confident working within a fast paced environment and able to multi-task and prioritise. Strong team working skills are also important.

Essential skills for this role are:

-CSS and CSS2
- Cross browser optimization
- Web and Accessibility standards (W3C)
- Photoshop
- Flash
- Illustrator

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide examples of their online/ frontend development work or any form of digital artwork that clearly demonstrates their creative ability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or trainee to embark upon their digital career with a leading organisation which offers genuine career progression. Salary will be dependent on experience</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/css-frontend-developer_1487992.aspx</link><guid>13e6c398-f058-4a7f-b216-ea8bf5d800e0</guid></item><item><title>Star Player - Maidstone</title><pubDate>2012-05-25T03:03:06+01:00</pubDate><description>Position: Star Player
Package; &#163;20-22k plus commission and benefits 
Location: Maidstone
Every great team needs star players and in a small team its even more important... 
Can you apply your energy, positivity and imagination to the success and development of one of our regional offices, in return enjoying generous incentives?
If so, we have an exciting &amp; challenging opportunity where you can play a key role in the creation of a sense of culture and pride towards a successful customer facing operation.  You will inspire others by undertaking a &amp;#145;hands on role in developing relationships and adding value creatively, selling to customers, recruiting drivers and managing your own budget.
The person fulfilling this role and working within this part of our logistics recruitment business will need to be self-starting, direct and influential, as there is pressure to hit targets and overcome problems on a daily basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a company with a clear vision for growth by creating a unique proposition.
To do this we need exceptional people. We invite you to come and make your mark and take genuine pride in being part of something special.

MVP Search and Selection has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing and Distribution professionals for over 25 years. For more information on MVP, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website.

MVP Search &amp; Selection acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/star-player---maidstone_1487545.aspx</link><guid>144ba498-f4f1-495e-ab11-c5e7712e89ce</guid></item><item><title>Field Commercial Sales Executive</title><pubDate>2012-05-24T03:21:45+01:00</pubDate><description>Field Commercial Sales executive - Fire and Security
Job title: Commercial Sales Consultant
Reporting to: Commercial Sales Manager
&#163;30k - &#163;35k + COMMISSION
MAIDSTONE KENT

Job summary: To respond to company provided sales leads and generate own leads in order to sell relevant fire and security systems, products and packages and generate annual monitoring revenue (Service contracts/AMR).

To be accountable for the consistent achievement of Installation and AMR sales revenue across all existing and potential small to medium size businesses, including Builders/Electrical contractors and Consultants.

Self generate sales leads by networking, referrals and warm calling.

Lead generation - qualification of prospects in alignment with target enterprise market.

Build strong relationships with potential and existing customers from initial call strategy gaining their trust and respect.

Achieve the targeted order value and margin on a monthly basis

Sale of security packages including intruder, fire and CCTV products through effective sales strategy.

To sell Fire and Security systems and products to commercial companies.

To sell service/maintenance contracts (AMR) in line with the company targets across all product lines

Achieve the level of targeted activity, audits, liaison visits as directed by the company

Promote company products and services identifying sales opportunities for other sellers using the company sales enquiry logging system

To sell the required level of product mix in line with the sales persons targets

Achievement of set targets for company related activity, through blitz days, marketing campaign&amp;#39;s as introduced by the company

Attend company sites to process customer contracts and finalise administration relating to the contract.

Experience
Strong sales experience in a Business to Business sales environment
Experience in selling products/systems and services
Demonstrate a successful track record of achievement.
Networking with relevant groups
Appropriate experience in a customer facing environment
Drivers licence essential

Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English grades A-C.
A levels or equivalent would be desirable</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/field-commercial-sales-executive_1484627.aspx</link><guid>19093c38-4433-4746-935f-f16f22582ff4</guid></item><item><title>Multi Drop Drivers upto &amp;Acirc;&amp;pound;7 per hour</title><pubDate>2012-05-24T03:05:59+01:00</pubDate><description>We currently have a number of temporary vacancies through out the Kent area for experienced multi drop drivers. We are looking for both 3.5t and 7.5t

You must have previous experience of at least 2 years and hold a digital tacho.

Drops vary frpom between 20 and 40 per day depending on the contract. 

If you are interested and have the relevant experience please send us your CV today</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/multi-drop-drivers-upto-acirc-pound-7-per-hour_1483804.aspx</link><guid>de6f4290-7ab0-4e57-82ec-8c9f4b17c4e3</guid></item><item><title>Credit Controller - Temporary</title><pubDate>2012-05-24T02:43:46+01:00</pubDate><description>Credit controller - &#163;8.00 per hour - temporary on going

 Our client based in central Maidstone are looking for a competent credit controller who is able to use their excellent telephone and excel skills to trace customers and collect debt

 This role will start at beginning of June so apply today!

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/credit-controller---temporary_1482687.aspx</link><guid>46a58fc2-1562-4ecc-9ab0-3f1664cbdb02</guid></item><item><title>Hire Desk Assistant - (Maternity Cover)</title><pubDate>2012-05-23T03:41:07+01:00</pubDate><description>This company is the UK&amp;#39;s largest independent crane hire company and unrivalled market leader, with some 500 cranes operating from 28 depots nationwide.

They now have a vacancy for a Hire Desk Assistant to cover maternity leave, based at their Maidstone Depot.

Your responsibilities will include:

- General administration.

- Taking incoming calls in a timely and polite manner.

- Receiving and processing enquiries and bookings.

The successful candidate must be able to perform in a pressured environment, work as part of a team and be IT literate. Customer service experience is essential.

Hours of work will be 42.5 from Monday to Friday and one Saturday morning per month</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/hire-desk-assistant---maternity-cover-_1481508.aspx</link><guid>257192a5-6627-4cf9-8cae-3279cc60cd51</guid></item><item><title>Data Entry</title><pubDate>2012-05-23T03:41:03+01:00</pubDate><description>Our maidstone based client are looking to recruit an accurate Data Entry person to cover a for 1 week. 
 
 Duties include: 
 Accurate Data Entry - Processing data into Excel and to the companies in house system 
 MUST be available for immediate start. 
 
 The right person will have a &amp;#39;can do&amp;#39; attitude, be able to pick up new systems quickly and hit the ground running within this very busy team. 
 
 Candidates wishing to apply must be IT literate (excellent Word and Excel skills), be able to work using there own initiative and posses excellent communication skills both verbal and written. 
 
 To apply for this role please contact Gemma Edwards on (Apply online only)</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/data-entry_1481501.aspx</link><guid>86a5b06b-535c-4e6b-a383-a98f9275e63f</guid></item><item><title>B2B Sales Account Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-23T03:28:07+01:00</pubDate><description>Business Development / Account Manager
Maidstone
&#163;20,000 - &#163;25,000 DOE + OTE + Benefits

 We are currently recruiting a fantastic opportunity for Business Development / Account Manager to work with a well established business based in Maidstone. You will need be experienced in B2B sales and key account management. In addition you will have a demonstrable background of significant over achievement in sales and have an enviable client list

This is great split, business development and account management opportunity with an industry leading business - apply now

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/b2b-sales-account-manager_1480933.aspx</link><guid>59187d8c-2953-445c-ba5d-804c93c404ac</guid></item><item><title>Maths Teacher required in Maidstone</title><pubDate>2012-05-23T03:08:59+01:00</pubDate><description>An exciting Maths teaching job has become available at a rural Secondary School in Kent. They require a Maths teacher that is available to start from September 2012. 

Suitable applicants for this position will hold appropriate teaching qualifications and be a committed and motivated teacher with the ability to teach and engage students across the ability range. You should be able to teach Maths from Year 7 to A Level.

School and Location
A Mid Kent Specialist Sports College of average size. The school is a popular first choice with parents. It has a very positive ethos and strong core values.

Requirements
This Maths teaching vacancy on the outskirts of Maidstone, Kent will require a teacher whose key deliverables involve:

- Delivering good and outstanding teaching practices as the norm

- Supporting the Maths faculty in its aims to continually improve results

- A willingness to implement changes and developments in the National Curriculum 

- Creating an enriching, supportive and high performing learning environment 

- Supporting the school ethos at all times during your working days. 

You will be an imaginative and forward thinking classroom practitioner. You will possess excellent teaching skills and an ability to lead classes with pace and sufficient challenge.

It is essential that you understand the schools academic standing and have a sincere commitment to sharing long-term aims and drive for continuous improvement.

All applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
* be UK qualified or hold a recognised teaching qualification
* be qualified to teach Maths
* have current GTC registration
* be available for face to face interview.

In return we offer:
* competitive rates of pay
* a designated Key Coordinator
* associated pay benefits, including a longer working day allowance, meal allowance and travel expenses
* opportunities to aid your professional development.

If you are interested in applying for this Maths teaching position please apply online today or call TimePlan the number one teaching agency for teaching jobs in Kent</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/maths-teacher-required-in-maidstone_1480020.aspx</link><guid>99599513-c55a-4142-9a8f-6a676267f29d</guid></item><item><title>Catering Staff</title><pubDate>2012-05-23T02:49:54+01:00</pubDate><description>We are currently recruiting for a number of catering positions throughout the Kent area. 

Own transport is desirable due to some of the locations. 

If you have experience with any of the following roles please send in your CV 

Cook 

Kitchen Assistant 

Waiter/Waitress 

All shifts are temporary on a Ad Hoc basis. 

Salary will depend on role and experience</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/catering-staff_1479367.aspx</link><guid>1cb2b8cc-1d91-470a-bdf6-1901a365b81d</guid></item><item><title>Care Support Worker</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:34+01:00</pubDate><description>To provide support and assistance to Carers and people with care needs. This will involve theprovision of personal and social care, respecting confidentiality at all times within an equalopportunities framework. Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene
Assistance with getting up and going to bed
Assistance with appliances (hearing aids, spectacles, artificial limbs, leg callipers).
Care of skin and hair, including assistance with shaving.
Care of pressure areas and prevention of sores.
Care of mouth and teeth, including dentures.
Assist in the management of continence of bladder and bowel
Assist with dressing and undressing

Assist with mobility and transfers, using correctly any specialised equipment provided.
Assist with feeding.
Administer only the medication as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner as detailed in
the Support Plan.
Assist with the therapeutic programmes for rehabilitation and development as agreed with
appropriate clinical professionals in liaison with the Line Manager.
Provide a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help
Provide emotional support to the family as part of a caring team
Supervise the person with care needs outside the home as advised by the Line Manager, with
written permission from the disabled person or responsible carer.
Undertake other specialised care tasks as agreed by the Board of Trustees

Making and changing the bed of the person with care needs.
Essential laundering for the disabled person
Essential shopping (receipts must be obtained for all purchases)

Preparing meals and washing up
Essential cleaning (as documented in clients support plan)</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/care-support-worker_1478234.aspx</link><guid>9d8233d2-328d-460c-aa37-b9df126eba6f</guid></item><item><title>Finance Officer</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:33+01:00</pubDate><description>Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the municipal
finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
Main Activities
Assist with preparation of the budget
Implement financial policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cash controls
Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
Monitor cash reserves and investments
Prepare and reconcile bank statements
Establish and maintain supplier accounts
Processes supplier invoices
Maintain the purchase order system
Ensure data is entered into the system
Issue cheques for all accounts due
Ensure security for all credit cards and verify charges
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized
accounting system
Prepare income statements
Prepare balance sheets
Prepare monthly financial statements
Prepare quarterly reports and report on variances
Assist with the annual audit
Maintain the computerized accounting system
Maintain financial files and records</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/finance-officer_1478233.aspx</link><guid>19970d2a-dc9e-4bab-a9de-daa5cb75deee</guid></item><item><title>Data Entry Officer</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:33+01:00</pubDate><description>The data officer is responsible for system administrators, network administrators and technicians and programmers, which are in different geographical locations. The data officer constantly corresponds with managers and supervisors and may conduct monthly &quot;how goes it&quot; meetings to discuss items ranging from upgrading legacy data systems to implementing new systems. A data officer also conducts inquiries and research into other data companies willing to merge to create a stronger information-processing platform, which translates into more revenue. These strategies are discussed with executive and corporate management</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/data-entry-officer_1478232.aspx</link><guid>75dec3af-080d-4260-aa83-773eb426940d</guid></item><item><title>PA</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:33+01:00</pubDate><description>One of our clients is currently looking for experienced and committed candidates to provide comprehensive and professional personal assistance and administrative support. Duties will include providing personal assistance to more than one head of service at any time.

Please send in your CV if you meet the following criteria:

PA senior level experience
CRB Required
Experience supporting senior heads of service within the last 3-6 months
Experience in managing a variety of tasks and projects
Achieving targets, deadlines &amp; produce quality data
Experience in producing accurate and concise minutes
Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Good Interpersonal &amp; communication skills 
Ability to deal with members of the public over phone and face-to-face
The ability to type variety of documents, minimum speed 50wpm
Create efficient system to ensure task is done within timescale
Ability to draft letters, correspondence and reports in required format
Use own initiative with minimum supervision as well as work within a team

Job Description:

Management of all diary appointments, organisation of meetings
Follow up and bring forward systems &amp; making travel arrangements
Servicing of meetings including sending out agendas
Production of a variety of documents
Ensure all correspondence sent out is accurate &amp; drafted to high standard
Ensure letters are responded to within a reasonable timescale
Printing documents &amp; papers from internal &amp; external sources
Ensuring papers are given in a timely fashion
Act as first point of contact and provide telephone cover between 9am  5pm
To undertake research or special projects
Responsible for the development, maintenance &amp; update of manual and IT systems
To liaise with a wide range of people
Maintain &amp; keep up to date a comprehensive and confidential electronic filing system
Demonstrate through personal &amp; professional example of a commitment to equal opportunity
To achieve agreed service outcomes and personal appraisal targets</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/pa_1478231.aspx</link><guid>4e705c7a-857c-428a-a1b9-660aeb54bf4a</guid></item><item><title>PCVM</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:32+01:00</pubDate><description>One of our clients is currently looking for flexible and committed candidates to assist with driving in South London. Duties will include driving special needs children door to door.

Please send in your CV if you meet the following criteria:

PCV License
Past experience with a local authority
3 Years checkable referencing (2 written references)
No Points
No Criminal Records
D License 
Digital Tacho card
CRB Required</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/pcvm_1478229.aspx</link><guid>8852482b-db51-494a-8d37-a63c12295ce5</guid></item><item><title>Finance Assistants</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:30+01:00</pubDate><description>The Finance Administration Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative and
clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative
operations. The Finance and Administration Clerk must comply with the Financial
Administration Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and municipal financial by-laws,
policies and procedures.
Main Activities:
Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
Prepare, verify, and process invoices and coding payment documents
Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
Data enter invoices for payment
Process backup reports after data entry
Manage the weekly cheque run
Record all cheques
Prepare vendor cheques for mailing
List all vendor cheques in the log book
Prepare manual cheques as and when required
Maintain listing of accounts receivable and payable
Maintain the general ledger
Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
Maintain all accountable forms including Accommodation Warrant, Travel Warrant
and LCA books
Monitor the use of local contract authorities (LCAs)</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/finance-assistants_1478226.aspx</link><guid>47767865-0277-4f78-85d0-25aa6a82b5c7</guid></item><item><title>HGV CLass 2 Driver</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:25+01:00</pubDate><description>Must load as well as drive
To oversee the Refuse and/or Recycling operatives on a given round including their 
performance, health and safety and report any problems to the Cleansing Supervisor.
To undertake refuse or recycling collection tasks in accordance with the Cleansing Services Contract, other external contracts and the ancillary agreement. 
Responsible for daily wash down and maintenance of the vehicle and to complete 
driver defect sheets for the vehicle. 
Responsible for the collection of &amp;#39;missed bins&amp;#39; where applicable.
May be required to carry out tasks that are outside this job specification, and commensurate with either physical or technical aspects of this post</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/hgv-class-2-driver_1478218.aspx</link><guid>08d8c2f9-5077-4845-aa75-5c5272d506b4</guid></item><item><title>Creche Worker</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:22:24+01:00</pubDate><description>To work with groups of children whose parents attend Childrens Centre Services at various locations in North East Derbyshire District. To encourage and support parents to engage in activities with their children as appropriate.
The planning, organisation and supervision of appropriate play activities and creative activities.Assisting with the development of communication skills, motor skills, problem solving, social skills and story telling.Assisting with basic hygiene and toilet training.To keep all records up to date and accurate in line with the OfSTED requirements.In conjunction with other cr&amp;egrave;che workers, plan suitable variety of activities for children in the cr&amp;egrave;che according to their ages and abilities</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/creche-worker_1478216.aspx</link><guid>32bd6808-7c97-4cf8-b86b-3c61c4ec8dba</guid></item><item><title>Purchasing Administrator</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:17:27+01:00</pubDate><description>Are a hard working, dedicated and skilled Procurement Administration with experience ISO 9001, seeking a new fresh opportunity?

If so, then you could be taking on a challenging and rewarding position within a highly successful client in Maidstone area.

You will have the opportunity to make your mark by undertaking the following:

* Translate the Procurement requirements into purchase requisitions
* Liaise with suppliers in relation to current stock, replenishment and deliveries
* Placing orders onto CRM system 
* Input approved purchase orders
* Ensure goods are delivered on time and via most cost effective method
* Arranging relevant mode of transport and prepare documentation for Worldwide distribution
* Create new stock codes as necessary
* Assist with resolution of supplier queries and log all information onto CRM system
* Manage a heavy workload and to tight deadlines

If this sound your type of thing, you&amp;#39;ll need to be:
* A confident communication
* Have fast and accurate data entry and accurate electronic keeping
* Are a stickler for detail 
* Be Educated to A level standard
* Have proven experience in Purchasing position
* Enjoy being part of a busy team

Please apply now if you fit the criteria.

Whilst we&amp;#39;d love to get back to every applicant, it isn&amp;#39;t always possible. So, if you haven&amp;#39;t heard from us within 5 days from application, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/purchasing-administrator_1477856.aspx</link><guid>0a199761-0921-4e95-83fc-5d585e782ccb</guid></item><item><title>Telecoms Administration / Customer Service Role</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:16:22+01:00</pubDate><description>We have an excellent opportunity available to join a fantastic team based with a company that
have enjoyed significant growth over the past 3 years. 

My client is keen to employ someone that comes from a Telecoms background.

Responsibilities 

Provisioning orders via supplier portals ? BT-Wholesale/CPS/Inbound number management 
Account generation on internal system through to completion of order, sign off and billing 
checks/ rate checks on system 

Customer Service ? Dealing with ALL enquiries that come into the business: order updates/Billing Enquiries/General enquiries 
Fault Reporting ? All products 
Accounts chasing? This is a role that everybody within the business fulfils including Directors? chasing direct debits/service agreements and ensuring clients are not behind with payment. 

The successful person is likely to have:

At least 12 months experience in a similar role, within Telecoms Company.
A professional telephone manor 
Strong administration skills 
Be able to represent the company?s values. 
Offer a high level of customer service. 

Being pro-active and being able to work as an individual is imperative</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/telecoms-administration-customer-service-role_1477795.aspx</link><guid>74fdb039-da38-4268-8d90-0249f8ed0f75</guid></item><item><title>Receptionist</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:16:00+01:00</pubDate><description>One of our clients is currently looking for experienced and committed candidates to provide comprehensive and professional reception support.

Please send in your CV if you meet the following criteria:

Local Government Experience
Switch Board Experience
Knowledge of Microsoft packages
The ability to type variety of documents, minimum speed 50wpm
Create efficient system to ensure task is done within timescale
Ability to draft letters, correspondence and reports in required format
Use own initiative with minimum supervision as well as work within a team

Job Description:

Receipt of deliveries 
Fielding incoming calls and referring caller as appropriate
Assisting with filing duties, both manual and digital 
Set up and maintain Excel spreadsheet for accessing publicity material
Drafting internal and external correspondence using email and MS Word 
Assisting with the organisation and facilitating of events 
Data inputting 
Opening and closing the Centre
Minute taking 
Chairing meetings
Updating and creating publicity displays
Data cleansing</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/receptionist_1477762.aspx</link><guid>31d9c823-8a5a-4ea8-b31b-973a95ba871e</guid></item><item><title>RGN&amp;#39;s - Registered General Nurses</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:12:38+01:00</pubDate><description>Job description:

RGN&amp;#39;s - Registered General Nurses required to work in a 59 resident nursing home.

&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;Long and short term stay (including respite)
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;Palliative care
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;Post-acute rehabilitation
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;Individual assessment and care plans with monthly reviews
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;24 hour nursing care
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;Occupational and diversional therapy

The home offers both long and short term care packages for elderly residents who are over 65 years of age including those with a physical disability.

36 hours per week - nights</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/rgn-39-s---registered-general-nurses_1477503.aspx</link><guid>a97dc22e-58a4-4bd3-88bd-d6c5831820a7</guid></item><item><title>Sales Sales Sales</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:10:05+01:00</pubDate><description>Our fantastic client based in the centre of Maidstone are currently looking to recruit for a sales agents to join their existing sales team. 

The successful applicants will have previous telephone based (Or be happy to work in this type of environment) and sales experience and be dedicated to provide 1st class customer service as well as working to sales targets. 

This company offers fantastic training and monthly bonus based on sales. It&amp;#39;s a great place to work and gain some valuable sales experience. 

Salary: &#163;15,000 - &#163;16,000 + Bonus with an &quot;On Target Earnings&quot; of up to &#163;21,000!! 

They also run quarterly competitions with prizes up for grabs such as an i Pad 2, TV&amp;#39;s and Cameras. 

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/sales-sales-sales_1477307.aspx</link><guid>9226e154-0b77-43d8-bb69-ce310b0a4237</guid></item><item><title>Graduate / Junior Developer &amp;ndash; C# / WPF / SQL Server - Maidstone</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T03:02:01+01:00</pubDate><description>Graduate / Junior Developer - C# / WPF / SQL Server - Maidstone

A market leading solutions provider is now seeking enthusiastic Graduate / Junior Software Developers

Excellent Supportive Environment / Complex &amp; Challenging Projects / Market Leading Solutions 

My client develops an impressive suite of Web Applications for some of the leading names in the industry, and are now looking for a confident Graduate / Junior Developer - C# / WPF / SQL Server to join the team and take ownership of projects. 

Skills Required:
* C#
* WPF
* SQL Server
* SQL
* T-SQL

Please note that not all these skills are required, although a passion to learn and embrace new technology is pretty essential!

Apply now to secure your spot for the new year and bag yourself a new and exciting opportunity with a market leader!

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Apply now 

Graduate / Junior Developer - C# / WPF / SQL Server - MaidstoneSenitor Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/graduate-junior-developer-ndash-c-wpf-sql-server---maidstone_1476688.aspx</link><guid>f5ab1492-3d0c-4310-8b29-9334606d74f9</guid></item><item><title>Shift Planner / Work Distribution</title><pubDate>2012-05-22T02:55:19+01:00</pubDate><description>Position: Shift Planner / Work Distribution Administrator
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: from &#163;17,500 to &#163;19,500 subject to experience

We are looking to recruit for a well known  Air Conditioning &amp; Refrigeration Company. Specialising in the Service, Maintenance and Installations within the Leisure, Commercial and Retail Industries. With its dedicated in-house team of engineers situated around the country, the company offers national coverage and rapid response times.

We are looking for experienced planners to co-ordinate and manage the deployment of mobile engineers to install and repair refrigeration equipment. 
Your responsibilities will include liaising with customers and engineers to allocate jobs and recording this on the bespoke call logging system;

Requirements
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Excellent IT Skills
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Inbound call centre experience
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Experience within the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Experience in Engineer Deployment would be an advantage
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Able to work on a rotating shift pattern
&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;	Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
.

This role will be on a rotating shift basis. 4 days on then 4 days off. Working from early shifts to late shifts. Please note that you may be required to work on bank holidays if your shift falls on a holiday. 

If you are experienced in the above role and would like to apply. Please send your CV or call Wendy to discuss</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/shift-planner-work-distribution_1476254.aspx</link><guid>96cda2e7-2500-47ac-a4a2-4c3b3739245d</guid></item><item><title>C# .Net Developer - Maidstone</title><pubDate>2012-05-20T02:59:52+01:00</pubDate><description>Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience

Skills: Agile - C# .NET - Winforms - WPF - Object Oriented Design - SQL - WCF

An exciting opportunity is available for a Software Engineer with a background in C# .NET to join an established organisation that is currently embarking on a period of extensive growth. 

You will be responsible for Application development in C# so a background in this area is required 

Essential skills required

* Experience within an Agile Environment
* Experience in developing C# applications 
* Winforms or WPF experience
* Object Oriented Design 
* Knowledge of .NET Framework 
* Good knowledge of a relational database (SQL / Oracle)

Please forward your CV to be considered for this opportunity</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/c-net-developer---maidstone_1474791.aspx</link><guid>cfedc4f5-3abc-402e-a96b-b54eb3963324</guid></item><item><title>Application Support Engineer- Unix, Linux, Solaris, SQL, IIS</title><pubDate>2012-05-20T02:59:49+01:00</pubDate><description>Application Support Engineer- Unix, Linux, Solaris, SQL, IIS, TCP/IP, Checkpoint, IIS, .Net, Java, Apache and Tomcat 

Maidstone - Up to &#163;35,000 + &#163;6k on call allowance 

My client is based near Maidstone and is looking for a local ecommerce Applications Support Engineer who can provide support on the servers, bespoke application, networking and e-commerce systems. Ideally you should have experience working with Unix/ Linux, SQL and IIS. As well as being responsible for the maintenance of infrastructure, you will gain alot of exposure with cutting edge technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader and become an integral part of their continuous expansion. 

Core Technical Skills 
* Unix/ Linux - Ideally Solaris 
* SQL - Scripting, Interrogation and reporting 
* IIS or.Net or Java or Apache or Tomcat applications 
* Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts. 
* Basic shell scripting in a UNIX environment (ksh, BASH, Perl) 

Technical Skills Required: 
** MS SQL 
** Database 
** Application Support 
** Bespoke Software 
** Windows 
** Microsoft Applications 

This role is ideal for someone who is very client facing, ambitious and looking to grow and progress with a company, you must have a willingness to travel and learn new products and technologies. My client invest a lot into their staff and they expect the same level of commitment in return. With a competitive starting salary of up to &#163;35,000 this role will not be around for long! Send your CV now 
Senitor Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/application-support-engineer--unix-linux-solaris-sql-iis_1474787.aspx</link><guid>cb8080c9-d9f9-45dd-9663-ad66a8b41b56</guid></item><item><title>Nursing Home Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T03:45:47+01:00</pubDate><description>We currently have a vacancy for a Home Manager in Kent. Set in it&amp;#39;s own beautiful landscaped gardens the home is a 70 bedded purpose-built nursing home situated about 5 miles outside Maidstone.

Main purpose of the role: 

-To oversee the care of residents within the Care Home. 
-To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Care Home
-The marketing of the home
-Maintaining/improving occupancy levels
-To ensure that all Company policies and procedures, and all legal requirements are adhered to within the defined timescales.

Applicants must have a strong background in Nursing Home management with an excellent track record of compliance and improving and maintaining standards of care in the homes they have previously managed.

Applicants must be RGN qualified.

The salary for the post is &#163;55 - 57k + 25% annual bonus.

If you are interested in this position please contact Jay Gibbons on (Apply online only) or email a CV online</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/nursing-home-manager_1473860.aspx</link><guid>8fe0050f-b25c-4a3a-8e8d-8e7d1b6603f1</guid></item><item><title>Digital Account Executive</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T03:42:50+01:00</pubDate><description>Account support- account executive- web management- digital marketing- GBP18-25k- Kent 

Our client, a recognised Web Consultancy Company, have an urgent requirement for a&amp;nbsp;Digital Account&amp;nbsp;Executive to join their Account Support Team. Reporting to the Head of Account Support, you will provide support, analytics and marketing campaign management to the company&amp;#39;s clients. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and for developing and maintaining account relationships. 

The successful candidate must possess a professional telephone manner, be able to resolve customer problems and ensure issues are dealt with quickly and effectively. 

In order to be considered, you must have: 

- A good understanding of the web and its usage by organisations 
- A solid understanding of digital marketing (PPC/SEO) and web analytics 
- The ability to multi-task 
- Excellent communication skills at all levels 
- The ability to prioritise, manage your time and work to deadlines 
- Good organisation skills 
- Efficient administration skills 

Day to day responsibilities for this role include: 

- Managing support for Clients 
- Providing updates to Clients on the performance of their marketing strategies 
- Analysing online and offline marketing campaigns 
- Resolving issues as quickly as possible 
- Providing important feedback to clients 
- Managing contract terms and passing potential leads to the sales team 
- Administer and Co-ordinate Client online Marketing initiatives 
- Liaising with third parties as and when necessary 

Essential Skills and Requirements: 
- Ideally possess a marketing, business or technology degree (or equivalent) 
- Able to perform well in an ever changing environment 
- An excellent communicator with enthusiasm and the ability to generate new ideas 
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines 
- Ability to take the initiative 
- Excellent work and customer ethos 
- Confident in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/digital-account-executive_1473689.aspx</link><guid>79d07983-de5f-4b36-92d3-504eb8d65c6b</guid></item><item><title>Team Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T03:05:08+01:00</pubDate><description>Typical work tasks will involve:

setting and meeting performance targets for speed, efficiency, sales and quality; 
managing the daily running of the call centre; 
liaising with supervisors, team leaders, operatives and third parties to gather information and resolve issues; 
maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and involvement in networks; 
monitoring random calls to improve quality, minimise errors and track operative performance; 
coordinating staff recruitment, including writing vacancy advertisements and liaising with HR staff; 
reviewing the performance of staff, identifying training needs and planning training sessions; 
recording statistics, user rates and the performance levels of the centre and preparing reports; 
handling the most complex customer complaints or enquiries; 
organising staffing, including shift patterns and the number of staff required to meet demand; 
coaching, motivating and retaining staff and coordinating bonus, reward and incentive schemes; 
forecasting and analysing data against budget figures on a weekly and/or monthly basis; 
Improving performance by raising efficiency and sourcing new equipment to enable this, e.g. new dialling products.   

 Other more specific duties will include the following:

To advise clients on correct use of Software 
To accurately identify hardware problems and take appropriate action to resolve. 
Take ownership of calls and follow through to completion. 
Keep clients informed of progress 
Book appropriate courtesy/follow up calls 
Record all actions and advice given on Support Desk database CRM.   
From time to time you may be expected to attend and demonstrate from our trade stand at industry shows such as the Dental Showcase. 
Each Team Leader will take responsibility for logging emails on a rota basis. 
Team Leader will be responsible for new support staff. They will supply a folder with relevant procedures and documents. A training program will be organised and followed through. 
Must be flexible in approach and have excellent organisational skills. 
Helpdesk background preferable but not essential   
Excellent communication skills, both with External customers and with Internal teams, with the ability to demonstrate the way forward whilst working on your own initiative.   
Proven attention to detail and processes essential. 
Must be highly motivated and capable of working as an effective team player.   
Commercial awareness and experience of working with personnel from a professional environment. 
The applicant will need to demonstrate strong skills in data analysis in order to drive service and product outcomes Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/team-manager_1471542.aspx</link><guid>fd74a8fe-381a-447e-987d-66dad991329e</guid></item><item><title>Diesel Generator Engineer</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T03:03:05+01:00</pubDate><description>Generator Service Engineer with service &amp; maintenance experience required (Electrical &amp; Mechanical). The role requires mechanical &amp; electrical skills and my client is looking for a generator service engineer. 

Previous mechanical experience working generators is essential and electrical knowledge would be an advantage. The role will be covering the south east and will require you to be able to work well on your own.

Responsibilities:
Undertake standard service activity including major &amp; minor diesel servicing.
Carry out contract maintenance and inspection on a planned basis to recommended standards. 
Fault finding and rectification in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
Participation in &amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#156;Call Out&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#157; Rota for out of normal working hour&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#153;s response
Completion and submission of relevant reports to service administration within a timely manner following all site activity
Comply with all Company Health and Safety Requirements

Experience:
Previous experience within diesel powered generators or related industry.
Experience in a field operations role 
Experience of electrical and mechanical fault finding &amp; rectification

Package:
Salary upto &amp;Acirc;&#163;26K + overtime &amp; callout bonus
Company Vehicle Supplied
Pension
25 days holiday
Life Assurance
Work wear
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately

White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/diesel-generator-engineer_1471428.aspx</link><guid>d4df2080-31d9-4c19-866d-ce72980a12c1</guid></item><item><title>Community Fundraising Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T02:49:38+01:00</pubDate><description>Our client, a charity based in West Kent, is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their successful organisation. 

This position is predominately field based establishing and maintaining productive working relationships within the local community. To raise awareness of the charity through fundraising events, talks and presentations. To pinpoint key fundraising opportunities and support the team at head office in working towards raising money from these new links. 

The successful applicant must have at least five years&amp;#39; experience in fundraising within a charity setting and be able to demonstrate a background in establishing and maintaining relationships with community groups to maximise fundraising opportunities. You must also show the initiative to implement new fundraising and income development ideas. You must have proven project management and supervisory skills and be able to develop the charity as a brand to encourage new volunteers to participate in future activities. 

This role also requires someone who has excellent negotiation and networking skills to ensure the maximum monies are received from each venture. 

Although this role is for 37 hours per week the right applicant must be flexible with the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

If you have the relevant skills and experience please submit your CV as soon as possible. 

New Appointments Group is committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/community-fundraising-manager_1470751.aspx</link><guid>d9feea01-7424-4397-bc1d-0ad0b76acce6</guid></item><item><title>Purchasing Administrator</title><pubDate>2012-05-19T02:43:52+01:00</pubDate><description>Purchasing Administrator - &#163;16,500 - &#163;19,500

 Our client on the outskirts of Maidstone is looking for a Purchasing Administrator

 To place orders with suppliers, computerising the full details including maximizing quantity discounts.
To input approved purchase invoices.
To deal with and organise carriers, shipping agents, customs documentation and shipping quantities.
To ensure, by constant checking and liaising, that the goods are delivered on time as specified via the
most cost effective method.
To gain a thorough understanding of the products and suppliers and their usage through training and
experience.
To maintain accurate filing and logging on all matters relating to purchasing, including invoices and
statements.
Generate non-conformance reports on suppliers performance issues.
To produce and detail Bills of Material and Work Instructions as necessary and create new stock
codes.

 The ideal applicant will have

 Two years proven purchasing experience
* Ideally be Educated to A-level standard or equivelent
* Strong listening and negotiation skills
* Good organisational skills
* Adaptable and flexible in order to cope with a demanding work-load
* Experience of using CRM software

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/purchasing-administrator_1470391.aspx</link><guid>cb566c82-00c3-46af-8602-86df4bbef121</guid></item><item><title>Store Manager - Maidstone Area</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:36:25+01:00</pubDate><description>Store Manager, Maidstone, Kent &#163;35k OTE - This market leading technology retailer seeks a store manager with proven sales experience to join its management team in Maidstone paying a basic salary of &#163;19,000 with OTE &#163;35,000.

This company seeks a sales focussed retail store manager who is driven by delivering excellent service and wants to be financially rewarded for your effort.

The Store Manager will ensure the branch consistently performs:

- You will lead, inspire and motivate a small sales team to achieve daily, weekly and monthly sales and revenue targets

- Proactively approach and engage with customers asking appropriate questions to build rapport

- As Store Manager you will take a hands on sales approach in offering customers the appropriate technology product that meets and exceeds expectations.

- Ensure there is compliance and good working practices in line with company procedures

What are we looking for?

- A Store Manager will have experience of leading and motivating a sales team within a retail environment

- Strong sales background with a proven ability of successful working towards targets.

- Ambitious, Passionate, enthusiastic, driven and self motivated

- Passion for technology is preferred although full training is given

Ideally you will have experience as a deputy manager, store manager, branch manager, assistant manager, concession manager, department manager, sales manager preferably within a sales focused retail environment. We also welcome strong sales professionals from outside of retail with excellent people management skills.

Why should you apply for the Store Manager role?

- Basic salary &#163;19,000 with realistic OTE &#163;35,000

- Additional incentives and opportunities to win exotic holidays and many more

- Market leader who offers continuous training and development

- Continuous training, development and career progression

If you can lead and motivate others to achieve targets and passionate for service please apply today</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/store-manager---maidstone-area_1469308.aspx</link><guid>2fac4f9c-c4bd-4b99-a75c-229083dd13b7</guid></item><item><title>Contracts Manager/ Estimator</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:32:23+01:00</pubDate><description>My client are an established family run business who value and look after their employees. They are looking for accross between an estimator who can visit sites, prepare quotes , measure pipeworks and use technical drawings and a contracts manager who can attend site meetings, be client facing, deal with enquiries and manage a team of 4 site engineers and sub contractors. The work they carry out is mainly focused in industrial and commercial businesses although they also do work for schools in boiler rooms and new office blocks as well. they are ideally looking therefore for contracting experience within insulations or on the mechanical side of things or where a person has experience of working with pipework or in commercial or industrial plumbing. They are also looking for a level of management skills</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/contracts-manager-estimator_1469054.aspx</link><guid>f7eb867b-1ea2-4a23-8d7b-030e516a85ef</guid></item><item><title>Sales Professional</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:21:00+01:00</pubDate><description>My client is looking for strong sales people who have a proven track record of hitting targets and meeting monthly set KPI&amp;#39;s.

 Typical activities for sales executives generally include:

listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale; 
maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails; 
cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business; 
responding to incoming email and phone enquiries; 
acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets; 
negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales; 
gathering market and customer information; 
representing the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations; 
negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers; 
challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy; 
advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions; 
creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer; 
liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders; 
checking quantities of goods on display and in stock; 
recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering into a computer system; 
reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets; 
gaining a clear understanding of customers&amp;#39; businesses and requirements; 
making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations; 
feeding future buying trends back to employers; 
attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues. Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/sales-professional_1468437.aspx</link><guid>bb19605b-ea6b-4eaf-89f4-40a0330a2128</guid></item><item><title>Telemarketer</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:20:17+01:00</pubDate><description>Are you looking for a sales role based within an award winning company in the Maidstone area? 

We are looking for a sales executive to take on a new role contacting nursery schools and teachers offering appointments for NVQ training and web based Software. 

Salary 16,000 + OTE of up to &#163;22,000

DUTIES TO INCLUDE - 
* Make a minimum of 80 calls per day to prospective customers
* Establish prospective customers&amp;#39; needs and offer solutions
* Manage the sales persons&amp;#39; diaries to ensure they are maximised at all times
* Convert incoming leads to appointments
* Achieve targets as defined by the company
* Promote all products and services to each prospective customer
* Cold-call prospects to generate additional leads and sales
* Follow-up marketing campaigns by telephone, qualifying leads and booking appointments

This is an immediate position, please apply with your CV</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/telemarketer_1468366.aspx</link><guid>e45b2838-cad6-474c-86bb-9a3d2d188505</guid></item><item><title>Outbound Sales Executive</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:20:01+01:00</pubDate><description>Would you like to work for one of the nation&amp;#39;s largest high street insurance brokers with over 580 branches accross the UK. My clients are looking for sales focused candidates to come and work for them and hit and exceed targets. There is fantastic earning potential on these roles with the average agent earning between &#163;400 - &#163;500 per month in comission. There will be lots of leads and enquiries to follow up within the busy call centre and demanding but achievable sales and retention targets to meet. You will require a good general education to include Maths and English GCSE&amp;#39;s or equivalent. You will need the following 

Personal drive and resilience to achieve demanding sales objectives whilst maintaining all compliance processes with a high regard for customer service and quality standards.  
Persuasiveness - can employ different techniques and adjust style as appropriate in order to influence a decision through effective communication whilst putting the customer first.  
Initiative - demonstrates a tenacity and willingness to take ownership of issues and possesses the analytical skills to understand &quot;the detail&quot; associated with these through to a satisfactory resolution.  
Communication and Influencing professional in both formal and informal business contexts. Clear and structured in written communications with the appropriate level of detail for the audience. Confident and assertive manner in verbal communications.  
Customer Focus delivering timely contact with all customers ensuring exemplary customer service standards are maintained at all times with the ability to build rapport with customers.  
Team Working working together with colleagues to achieve team targets as well as supporting others and sharing best practice</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/outbound-sales-executive_1468334.aspx</link><guid>61fd8058-416a-44be-89c3-552f2b489869</guid></item><item><title>Factory Worker/ Production Operator</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:16:58+01:00</pubDate><description>A factory worker/ production operator is required for a global medical solutions company in the TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) department. In TLC, silica coated plates are produced which are used in the pharmaceutical industry. The main use for these plates is for the separating and identifying of new compounds.

 The job characteristic would be the making and spreading of silica solution onto the plates as well as their further processing. (Cleaning, brushing, cutting, shrink-wrapping). The attention to detail is necessary as the worker is also responsible for the visual inspection of the products

 Knowledge of Oracle PC system would be beneficial but not essential.

 Please apply through this advert if you have experience working in manufacturing and production and are a hard working, team player. Pharmaceutical experience would be ideal</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/factory-worker-production-operator_1468245.aspx</link><guid>8776c090-8a33-4a51-9a1d-a6eae7d7cfa7</guid></item><item><title>1st &amp;amp; 2nd Line Support</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:12:14+01:00</pubDate><description>Position: 1st &amp; 2nd Line Support
Location - Maidstone, Kent 
Pay rate per day: &#163;70 - 75 per day
Rolling Contract to start ASAP

**Preferable that eligible candidates will hold a valid CRB check*

Job title &amp; specification: 
Perform 1st and (on occasion) 2nd line helpdesk duties,
 logging details of calls promptly and accurately 
 Expected to solve a wide range of more general problems or resolve more in-depth problems within their capability
 using the remote management facility to resolve problems when appropriate. 
 Queries that cannot be answered by the jobholder would be assigned according to pre-defined rules

Person specification: 
Worked in Help Desk or Customer Services role for a minimum of 6 months,
 Understanding of Windows desktop operating systems including configuration.
 Ability to offer support and advice for the standard software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite,
 Anti-Virus and other common applications to enable installation and upgrades
. Knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous
. Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and with third party contractors. 
Able to work as part of a team in a busy and sometimes noisy environment.
 Customer focused, demonstrating empathy and respect for customers and colleagues.
 Good listening skills. Develop and maintain positive professional relationship with customers.

Please direct all enquiries and CV&amp;#39;s</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/1st-amp-2nd-line-support_1467879.aspx</link><guid>8d6d7dc9-ae07-44b9-b83e-f5b766744cd6</guid></item><item><title>Inbound Sales Executive - June Starts</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T03:01:24+01:00</pubDate><description>Inbound Sales Executives
Maidstone 
&#163;15,000 to &#163;18,000 + OTE 

Our client in Maidstone has a vacancy for an Inbound Sales Executive. You will be responsible for contacting existing and potential customers to generate and take advantage of sales opportunities. 

You will be the main point of contact for your client base and will establish their needs and requirements. You will have previous outbound sales experience ideally gained from a high volume call centre or a targeted sales environment. 

You should be able to work under your own initiative and able to work under pressure. You will receive excellent training and benefits with the opportunity for development. Immediate starts! Apply today!

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/inbound-sales-executive---june-starts_1467426.aspx</link><guid>195e6065-3fc3-4609-b4df-7e17909dd04c</guid></item><item><title>Marketing Person</title><pubDate>2012-05-18T02:47:27+01:00</pubDate><description>Marketing person

We are seeking a marketing administrator/ database administrator to join the team at a busy franchised dealer in Kent. 

A more senior candidate with web site skills as well would also be considered

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the companies database, sending out letters, phoning customers and ensuring the companies customer satisfaction ratings remain high.

Call Peter now or e-mail

Motorvation cover all the South East of England. We have a variety of jobs available from Dealer Principal, to Sales Executives, Parts, Service and Technicians positions</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/marketing-person_1466758.aspx</link><guid>15e60164-d878-4658-b1bb-99b229e2485d</guid></item><item><title>RGN NIGHTS</title><pubDate>2012-05-17T03:27:53+01:00</pubDate><description>We have a permanent full-time registered general nurse role on NIGHTS at an elderly residential / nursing unit in Maidstone; 36 hrs  a week</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/rgn-nights_1464808.aspx</link><guid>7fad9479-7ec7-4c0f-b835-b527e7dc4fd8</guid></item><item><title>Draughtsman</title><pubDate>2012-05-17T02:53:07+01:00</pubDate><description>We are currently searching for a Detailing Draughtsman on behalf of a successful architectural/steelworks company.

The successful candidate will have good experience in producing fabrication and construction drawings for architectural and structural steelwork projects.

You will assist the company in its objectives to provide a design, manufacture and installation service for architectural and structural steelwork of a high quality that not only meets the demands and needs of their customers but also the requirements of BS EN9001:2000 and their own quality management criteria.

We are also looking for good knowledge and experience of the technical elements of the architectural steel fabrication and installation industry, particularly materials and manufacturing techniques.

You will also need good numeric skills and have the ability to undertake a reasonable level of technical calculations etc.

An excellent salary is available for the right candidate with good career prospects.

Please email your CV as a matter of urgency and suitable applicants will be contacted immediately</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/draughtsman_1463004.aspx</link><guid>1f79ea65-7a07-4e51-b5be-8b7023fc6de6</guid></item><item><title>Waiting Staff</title><pubDate>2012-05-17T02:48:48+01:00</pubDate><description>We are urgently seeking experienced Waiting staff for various functions in and around the Maidstone area. It is essential that you have your own transport due to location. Please send your CV to apply. 

New Appointments Group is committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/waiting-staff_1462872.aspx</link><guid>6ceb8187-7d01-478f-b275-c96ca28e8809</guid></item><item><title>Distribution Coordinator</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:37:01+01:00</pubDate><description>The Distribution Coordinator will be responsible for implementing improvement projects in the distribution area and to manage part of the import / export operation.

Personal Specification;

Despatch and Warehouse experience is essential.
Good understanding of Logistics operations.
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical industry experience would be preferred.
Previous supervisory experience would be an advantage.
Good general level of education.
Professional Logistics qualifications would be an advantage.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Excellent IT skills.
Good working knowledge of MRP systems.
Self motivated with excellent problem solving skills.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK 
Barclay Meade is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/distribution-coordinator_1460818.aspx</link><guid>c60087c4-7f20-424d-afc7-04d8c8f63bc9</guid></item><item><title>Dental Receptionist</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:32:59+01:00</pubDate><description>Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am  5.00pm

Our client is currently seeking a fully experienced Dental Receptionist to work front of house in their busy but friendly practice based in Maidstone  

The position will require greeting and caring for customers, making appointments, dealing with telephone and email enquiries. 
Cash handling and banking.   

Candidates must have experience as a receptionist in either a Dental Practice or other Medical establishment. 

You must also be IT literate with excellent organisational skills and communication skills.  

Also be actively involved in explaining the patients their treatment options, and acting as a sales front to potential patients</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/dental-receptionist_1460621.aspx</link><guid>566c4667-9327-4bcc-9a82-2b28768ba25a</guid></item><item><title>Production Operator</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:25:20+01:00</pubDate><description>Production Operator
Maidstone (outskirts)
Salary &#163;16,250 + &#163;4k shift allowance)

 Undertakes day-to-day operation of production equipment within one or more of the manufacturing departments. Working a three shift system 24-5 with shift allowance paid. 

Role is factory-based and works to a three shift pattern in the outskirts of Maidstone, with the option of overtime. The role may be required to operate across all production areas

 Key Accountabilities

Ensure products are made in a timely manner to product and customer specification, taking instruction from the Team Leader specification sheets as to production requirements. 
Ensure compliance with quality standards, legislative regulations and H&amp;S standards. Report any variance or other issues to the Team Leader. 
Complete documentation (e.g. fill out batch report) for products as instructed (including yields, production time, resource use) to ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 9001:2000. Ensure documentation is passed to Team Leaders. 
Ensure appropriate product samples are submitted for analysis, and ensure results are collected. Inform the Team Leader of any variance from the required quality controls. 
Blend, pack and identify finished products appropriately to enable accurate labelling and dispatch by Logistics/Warehouse. 
Update the stock records for Production by ensuring the &amp;#39;book out&amp;#39; procedures are followed. 
Undertake deviation and process failure investigations with Team Leader. Participate as required in QA investigations. 
Suggest process improvements to the Team Leader where appropriate. 
Work with Warehouse Operatives as required to ensure smooth transfer of raw materials from Warehouse to Production.  Knowledge, skills and experience

 Basic knowledge of chemical processes related to production process.
Experience in similar manufacturing environment.

 Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs.We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/production-operator_1460316.aspx</link><guid>16f2ead3-e7fa-4e51-86f9-1a2e5103b238</guid></item><item><title>Team Leader</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:21:01+01:00</pubDate><description>All the best teams need good direction. As a Team Leader, it&amp;#39;s your role to help your team to work together and get the best results.

 To be a good Team Leader, you must have:

The ability to motivate people 
Good spoken and written communication skills 
A responsible attitude 
Good &amp;#39;people skills&amp;#39; for building relationships with colleagues at all levels 
The ability to plan and prioritise your own work and other people&amp;#39;s 
An understanding of computer systems and cash registers, for some jobs 
Calmness under pressure 
Decision-making ability 
Accuracy with record keeping 
IT skills 
Deliver the team sales target   
Deliver the required volume of effective coaching 
Deliver client service level agreements and KPI&amp;#39;s 
Manage and motivate the sales and quality performance of a team of up to 15 Sales Advisors 
Ensure Advisors are delivering individual sales targets 
Maximise productivity 
Report and distribute management information highlighting areas for improvement and those of concern 
and opportunity 
Recommend and implement operational process and platforms improvement 
Appraise and develop staff 
Work towards and implement best practice   You will need to have a proven track record in the following:

Communicate regularly with team - buzz sessions, 2 hour performance management and motivational morning meetings 
Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process 
Carry out One2one reviews 
Carry out Individual Appraisals 
Carry out review and disciplinary meetings 
Return to Work Interviews Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/team-leader_1460016.aspx</link><guid>7b66a318-1130-4b95-a2f0-5695f980b585</guid></item><item><title>Senior Customer Service Advisor</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:20:59+01:00</pubDate><description>I have a fantastic opportunity to offer a Senior Customer Service Advisor, this role offers career progression, stability, the opportunity to grow and develop within an up and coming IT company.

  The main roles and responsibilities within this role involve the following:

To provide an inbound customer response service via the telephone, e-mail, ax and the web 
Proactive key account management to promote the service and ensure a high 
Standard of customer satisfaction leading to repeat orders - this will include outbound calling. 
Ensuring the maximum numbers of orders are processed within set guidelines 
Ensuring client service level agreements are met on a daily basis in terms of inbound call handling and query resolution   Successful candidates will need to prove the following skills:

Articulate 
Numerate 
Confident 
IT User 
Able to absorb and disseminate information clearly to others 
Good telephone manner 
Customer service experience   Key Skills and Abilities

The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise own workload and on their own initiative. 
The successful applicant must possess excellent customer service skills, and be able to remain calm, patient and polite in all situations 
Excellent verbal communications skills, confident, articulate and effective in absorbing information and disseminating it clearly to others. 
Ability to form strong relationships with key account customers 
A sound command of the written language. 
A disciplined and methodical approach. 
Able to build positive relationships with colleagues 
Demonstrable customer focus 
Exhibits positive behaviour and attitude 
Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback 
Works flexibly in terms of time and place and has the ability to change working hours with notice to suit the needs of the business 
Implements company and client quality processes and procedures 
Is able to problem solve and make decisions within boundaries of Responsibility 
Responds to a fun and competitive work environment, a good all round team player 
Has an analytical, problem solving approach with an eye to detail 
Remains calm under pressure 
Has a strong commercial awareness   
Can build and maintain strong relationships with key account customers   

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/senior-customer-service-advisor_1460011.aspx</link><guid>5c6ad86b-f33e-4218-8364-c09c12d363c0</guid></item><item><title>POWER SUPPLY ELECTRONICS DESIGN ENGINEER</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:17:07+01:00</pubDate><description>Due to expansion there is now a vacancy for a Power Supply Electronics Design Engineer to join a company within the industrial communications / defence sector.  As Power Supply Electronics Design Engineer you will be joining a company that can offer a structured approach to career development.  Salary package for the Power Supply Electronics Design Engineer is c&#163;25-30k neg + pension + benefits.   

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on the design and development of new projects to meet the customer requirements.

Recording aspects of the project design, development and design proving activities in Project Log Books

Support Hardware test and de-bugging both at company site and customer premises

Support of the Production Department in areas relating to the design and performance of production hardware

Assist senior engineers with all aspects relating to the design and development of engineering projects

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree / HND in electronic engineering

Some commercial experience 

Good team-player 

Commercially aware, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

An ability to schedule your own workload. 

Experience of dealing with technical customer queries</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/power-supply-electronics-design-engineer_1459868.aspx</link><guid>ae4bc32f-ccb2-427d-bebd-71c16056e005</guid></item><item><title>GRADUATE ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:17:07+01:00</pubDate><description>Due to expansion there are now vacancies for Graduate Electronics Engineers to join a company within the industrial communications / defence sector.  As Graduate Electronics Engineer you will be joining a company that can offer a structured approach to career development.  Salary package for the Graduate Electronics Engineers is up to &#163;25,000 + pension + benefits. 

You will train to specialise in the power supply design field, thus any power supply knowledge is a distinct advantage.  

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on the design and development of new projects to meet the customer requirements.

Recording aspects of the project design, development and design proving activities in Project Log Books

Support Hardware test and de-bugging both at company site and customer premises

Support of the Production Department in areas relating to the design and performance of production hardware

Assist senior engineers with all aspects relating to the design and development of engineering projects

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree / HND in electronic engineering

Some commercial experience 

An interest in specialising in power supplies, ideally with some knowledge in this area

Good team-player 

Commercially aware, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

An ability to schedule your own workload. 

Experience of dealing with technical customer queries</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/graduate-electronics-engineers_1459866.aspx</link><guid>a0c008ec-8364-4a0c-8919-7d77cf6a79e5</guid></item><item><title>Nursery Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-16T03:15:39+01:00</pubDate><description>An experienced Nursery Manager required for this busy nursery in Maidstone, you will need to be experienced with large settings and teams together with having Business acumen

 The successful applicant will be passionate about working in childcare, leading and supporting a team, and be responsible for the overall day to day running of the Nursery. 
 
Some of your duties and responsibilities will include: 
 
To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education 
To ensure that all the requirements for OFSTED and other legislative bodies are met 
To work alongside senior management to achieve excellent standards within the nursery 
To achieve budget and occupancy for the nursery 
To work in partnership with the parents and provide good customer service 
To market the nursery effectively to encourage prospective parents 
To recruit and select staff as when needed together with appraisals of all staff 
 
Qualifications - you will need to have been qualified for at least 4 years with a minimum - 
NNEB * BTEC Nat Dip * CACHE Dip in Childcare * NVQ level 3 
 
Experience and Skills in 
Organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines 
Financial experience in setting and achieving budgets 
Good knowledge of health and safety legislation 
Flexible and adaptable approach to the job 
Recruitment, appraisal and performance management of staff 
 
This is an opportunity to work for a professional childcare provider where further professional development and career progression is achievable</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/nursery-manager_1459761.aspx</link><guid>0476d214-dc97-4ae0-860d-72f8bc163b9b</guid></item><item><title>Black Box Software Tester</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T03:25:01+01:00</pubDate><description>The role invoves testing a number of bespoke applications. The applications are written using .Net, Sharepoint 2010 and ArcGIS 10 (Maps). The type of testing we are seeking is one that does &amp;#39; Black Box &amp;#39; testing.Create and maintain the test plans, test cases and test scripts needed to complete the functional testing of new or amended functionality, fixes and configuration. Create and maintain all test documentation to agreed standards.Support the development of high-level testing strategies.Support the investigation and definition of perceived risks, and the investigation and resolution of actual problems with new or amended functionality and configuration in their particular areas of responsibility. Ensure departmental best practice and quality assurance methods are applied to all work. Provide data in support of reports on project quality. Execute project test periods in-line with established procedures, ensuring defects are tracked and successfully cleared. Execute test scripts and ensure defects are recorded and tracked through to closure. Assist with User Acceptance Test (UAT) sessions with Clients in-line with ICT procedures. Actively seek to engage with all projects to ensure that test coverage is appropriate. Maintain awareness of industry trends and processes beneficial to ICT. Maintain awareness of initiatives and inter-working standards that are relevant to KCC. Perform other duties in-line with testing. The following outlines the Minimum criteria for this post. Applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted. Applicants should describe in their application how they meet these criteria.Has practical experience in the interpretation of requirements and determining appropriate test cases and scripts 
Has practical experience of functional testing 
Has experience of working within a project team</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/black-box-software-tester_1457773.aspx</link><guid>68a1fce0-b2e7-49de-9137-c9af0753913d</guid></item><item><title>GIS Developer</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T03:25:00+01:00</pubDate><description>Candidate requires the following experience: Microsoft .Net technologies, including, C#, web services, IIS, SQL Server 2005 onwards, Visual Studio 2005 onwards,Crystal Reports (.Net integrated),Browser technologies, Oracle11g, ArcGIS Server (JavaScript API),JavaScript frameworks (dojo, jquery),ArcIMS development experience</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/gis-developer_1457772.aspx</link><guid>45899276-d3cc-4489-916f-cefff53bf07d</guid></item><item><title>Internal Sales/Field Sales</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T03:10:57+01:00</pubDate><description>Sales Account Coordinator / Field Sales
Maidstone
&#163;25,000 + OTE

We are currently recruitment an excellent opportunity for an Internal Sales Coordinator for our client based on the outskirts of Maidstone.

Due to continued expansion our client is expanding it&amp;#39;s internal sales team and are offering a great opportunity for the right candidate to progress into a field based role

The role offers potential customers assistance with product selection and technical support and therefore a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of both products, markets, applications and services are essential. Strong, confident verbal telephone and written communication skills, including via email, are necessary to interpret fully the needs potential customers, whilst ensuring a high-quality image is portrayed as representation of the Company. Like all involved in sales, you will also be responsible for cross-selling.

Long term the ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to develop into a field sales opportunity, therefore there is genuine potential for career progression

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, be able to think on their feet, and be able to develop relationships with customers within the business key accounts.

To be considered for the role you must have B2B sales experience and ideally face to face sales, however this is by no means essential

Huntress Group does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/internal-sales-field-sales_1456747.aspx</link><guid>f0aec469-fcbe-49a3-aebf-e56fd390815d</guid></item><item><title>Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T03:07:01+01:00</pubDate><description>My client is currently looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant at their main office near Maidstone (Kent). Candidates must have a minimum of two to three years of hands-on experience in an Accounts function and be able to clearly demonstrate their knowledge.  
Key Requirements:   
Be fully proficient with Sage Line 50  
A minimum of 2 years accounting experience  Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel  Good organisational and administrative skills  Excellent attention to detail  
Excellent telephone manner  
Forward thinking and innovative   
Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines  

Day to Day Role:   Raising and processing of invoices on a daily basis 
Assisting with the Sales Ledger and Credit Control  Understanding of Purchase Ledger and be confident dealing with suppliers   
Managing and processing transactions on Credit Card Accounts  
Assisting the Head of Accounts with processing multiple direct debit runs  
Have experience and knowledge of creating financial reports   
Managing and processing of expense claims  Updating management spread sheets and ensure that information is delivered on time  
Be confident dealing with a fast paced Sales team and working with the Sales Manager to extract relevant data from Sage  
Be prepared to cover other duties while team members are on holiday  

General office admin  
Essential Skills &amp; Requirements:   
You are flexible and thrive in a constantly changing environment. In particular you are able to get on with others and be a team-player  
A strong and proven communicator with ideas and enthusiasm  
Ability to think clearly and calmly when faced with issues or problems
Ability to cope well with the demands of a rapidly growing company
Excellent work ethos

Benefits: 

Competitive Package 
Welfare Enrichment programme 
Stunning working environment
Learning and Development opportunities</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/accounts-assistant-bookkeeper_1456499.aspx</link><guid>cec2a409-fd94-4fc7-9b6c-d7171614d0fb</guid></item><item><title>Server Engineer</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T03:06:00+01:00</pubDate><description>McGinley Human Resources are recruiting for a Server Engineer for a contract 2 months in duration (possibly longer).

 Essential Experience: 
Hyper-V
Exchange
HP Blade &amp; SAN 
Setup and config of Network HP Switches

Salary is negotiable but expected to be &#163;150-&#163;250 per day (dependent on experience)</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/server-engineer_1456386.aspx</link><guid>d7703f06-455e-499b-bcc4-fad1376a1cac</guid></item><item><title>Service Manager - Extinguishers</title><pubDate>2012-05-15T02:54:45+01:00</pubDate><description>The Chubb brand is one of the most recognised fire and security brands in the world. From digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems, we provide a full range of innovative products and services to customers, including most FTSE 100 companies. 

Since 2003 Chubb has been an integral division of UTC Fire &amp; Security. This truly international, talent driven company is focused on performance and results, with more than 52,000 people in nearly 30 countries, including 3,000 Chubb employees in the UK. 

We have a big commitment to the continuing development of everyone who works for us and therefore we encourage and strongly support career progression, with opportunities for promotion within our organisation and throughout the wider UTC global group.

We are looking to recruit a recruiting a Service Manager for our Fire Extinguisher Division based in Maidstone. 

The key focus of the role is to ensure customers are serviced on time, to the highest standards  particularly relevant British Standards, by the most professional Service Engineers, to ensure that stores and delivery function effectively and efficiently to support this, ensuring that Branch sales and service revenue, profit and customer loyalty targets are reached or exceeded by delivering the highest possible standards of service to customers.  

The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of Portable Fire Products and Services (ideally BAFE or FETA trained), proven experience of coaching and managing field based service teams, good knowledge of extinguisher standards, good standard of computer skills, analytical skills, and numerical ability, good planning and organisation skills, strong motivational and leadership skills with hands on management style and excellent communication skills.

Please note that due to the high volume of responses that we receive for opportunities across the UK, we are unfortunately no longer able to respond to each application directly or to provide further individual feedback. We will however contact you should we select you to attend an interview. Should you not receive a reply from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application on this occasion has proved unsuccessful</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/service-manager---extinguishers_1455972.aspx</link><guid>6d1ef9a6-a079-44f6-ade0-f66f7ddd5229</guid></item><item><title>Application Support Engineer- Unix, Linux, Solaris, SQL, IIS</title><pubDate>2012-05-13T03:00:38+01:00</pubDate><description>Application Support Engineer- Unix, Linux, Solaris, SQL, IIS, TCP/IP, Checkpoint, IIS, .Net, Java, Apache and Tomcat 

Maidstone - Up to &#163;35,000 + &#163;6k on call allowance 

My client is based near Maidstone and is looking for a local ecommerce Applications Support Engineer who can provide support on the servers, bespoke application, networking and e-commerce systems. Ideally you should have experience working with Unix/ Linux, SQL and IIS. As well as being responsible for the maintenance of infrastructure, you will gain alot of exposure with cutting edge technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader and become an integral part of their continuous expansion. 

Core Technical Skills 
* Unix/ Linux - Ideally Solaris 
* SQL - Scripting, Interrogation and reporting 
* IIS or.Net or Java or Apache or Tomcat applications 
* Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts. 
* Basic shell scripting in a UNIX environment (ksh, BASH, Perl) 

Technical Skills Required: 
** MS SQL 
** Database 
** Application Support 
** Bespoke Software 
** Windows 
** Microsoft Applications 

This role is ideal for someone who is very client facing, ambitious and looking to grow and progress with a company, you must have a willingness to travel and learn new products and technologies. My client invest a lot into their staff and they expect the same level of commitment in return. With a competitive starting salary of up to &#163;35,000 this role will not be around for long! Send your CV now 
Senitor Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/application-support-engineer--unix-linux-solaris-sql-iis_1454150.aspx</link><guid>b2b44a05-a6ef-4fbc-a5d4-e69269be0f39</guid></item><item><title>Nursery Manager</title><pubDate>2012-05-13T02:56:07+01:00</pubDate><description>This is a fantastic role for an experienced manager looking for a new challenge!

 The role is based in a well established setting and is looking for a nursery manager who is able to deliver excellent standards of childcare and education at all levels in the nursery.

 You will be someone who has a proven track record of managing a full day care nursery, with excellent relationships with your staff team and parents.

 You will be joining a fantastic organisation which is able to offer great career development opportunities in the future.

 You will be responsible for the smooth running of the nursery, some of your responsibilities will include:

To Achieve and maintain high standards of care 
To Effectively lead and manage the staff team, manage staff recruitment and retention 
To effectively manage the budget and occupancy levels to ensure the nursery is profitable 
To ensure all policies are implemented and adhered to at all times 
To Implement an effective parent liaison program  You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent 
3 years&amp;#39; post-qualification experience and 2 years&amp;#39; relevant supervisory experience 
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS 
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines 
Knowledge of health and safety legislation 
Knowledge of OFSTED standards 
Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team 
Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities  In return we offer excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

 All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure.

 Please click APPLY to upload your CV</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/nursery-manager_1454114.aspx</link><guid>fc5c59d5-8d1d-433c-8413-23c91b8ad5af</guid></item><item><title>RGN</title><pubDate>2012-05-12T03:50:58+01:00</pubDate><description>My client who provides a high standard of nursing and medical care are now looking to recruit an RGN to

 work in their 59 bedded home based in Maidstone Kent.

 You will need to be qualified RGN preferable with experience in working within a residential home setting.

 To will be required to work

  36 hours per week

 Nights

 Salary &#163;13ph

This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the leading Care Home providers in the UK.
So if this sounds like you? If so can you please send your CV to:

  or call Lorraine on (Apply online only)

Please note; due to the huge response Prime Time generates from on-line advertising it is impossible to reply to every application. 
If your CV is short-listed Prime Time will call you to discuss this opportunity in more detail and send you a more detailed full job specification.
Start Date : ASAP</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/rgn_1453061.aspx</link><guid>bf4ab68f-ab29-4a8c-ad0b-4f1549e0feee</guid></item><item><title>Digital Marketer x3</title><pubDate>2012-05-12T03:47:56+01:00</pubDate><description>Digital Marketing- Digital Marketer- Online Marketing- PPC- SEO- Maidstone, Kent- GBP16-40k 

A recognised Web Consultancy Firm has recently expanded their Digital Marketing Department and therefore require three people to join their team: 

Junior Digital Marketer- GBP16-20k per annum 
You will be passionate about the internet and its use by organisations, have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Ideally you will be a recent graduate with a relevant degree, or will have experience working within a similar position. 

Day to day duties will include: Assisting with the implementation of PPC and SEO campaigns, producing reports, contributing to Social Media presence and liaising with clients. 

In order to be considered, you must have a keen interest in digital marketing techniques, be able to work under pressure and be eager to learn new skills. 

Digital Marketer- GBP20-30k per annum 
As the Digital Marketer, you will be working closely with the Senior Digital Marketing Executive and the Head of Digital Marketing to produce digital marketing strategies and campaigns. 

Key duties within this role include: Competitor analysis and benchmarking, Content Development, Link building, increasing Social Media presence, producing reports, liaising with clients and using Google Analytics to analyse campaign performance. 

In order to be considered, you must have at least 2 years SEO or PPC experience ideally from an agency background, be able to prioritise and organise your workload, be an excellent communicator and be able to work to strict deadlines. 

Senior Digital Marketer- GBP30-40k per annum 
Reporting directly to the Head of Web Marketing, you will be responsible for devising digital marketing strategies and campaigns (focussing largely on SEO and PPC). You will have at least three years SEO/SEM/PPC experience and will be experienced in managing marketing budgets. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing and supporting Junior Digital Marketers, so experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues will be beneficial. 

Key duties will include: Reporting on key performance metrics, managing relationships with clients via phone, email and meetings, competitor analysis, key phrase analysis, content development, campaign analysis and management of social media presence. 

In order to be successful, you must be ambitious, an excellent communicator, highly organised and able to prioritise</description><link>http://www.jobs4maidstone.co.uk/viewjob-150736/digital-marketer-x3_1452876.aspx</link><guid>1cfa0ab4-61e2-4157-98a4-bc27cf8509ab</guid></item></channel></rss>
