An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client’s team on a part-time basis.

Working 3 days per week, you will be responsible for processing and filing payroll for approximately 100 clients across weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.

Key responsibilities

• Processing and filing payroll for approximately 100 clients.
• Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Dealing with all aspects of payroll.
• Responding to client queries and liaising with HMRC where necessary.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Working with PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.
• Keeping up to date with current payroll legislation.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues and HMRC.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 2 years’ recent experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• A sound understanding of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Accurate data-entry skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• The ability to work as part of a small team.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a permanent, part-time opportunity working 3 days per week, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Maintenance Engineer | Multi-Skilled | Specialist Machinery | Technical Development

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your technical skills, work on a wide variety of specialist manufacturing machinery and increase your earnings through overtime?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and maintenance business that supports blue-chip companies across the South West. Due to continued growth, they're looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault-finding, preventative maintenance and working on a diverse range of plant and manufacturing machinery. You'll receive extensive in-house training on specialist equipment including CNC machining centres, injection moulding machines, heat treatment ovens and X-ray machines, helping you develop into a technical expert within the business.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant and manufacturing machinery.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.
• Demonstrate first-class diagnostic skills.
• Resolve complex electrical and mechanical problems.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Support client-specific projects.
• Work within a strict health and safety framework.

What We're Looking For

To be successful as a Maintenance Engineer, you'll have:

• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• The motivation to technically progress and develop your skillset.
• An HNC, Engineering Apprenticeship or similar engineering qualification.
• CNC knowledge is preferred but not essential.

Benefits & Package

• Plenty of overtime available to increase your earnings.
• Extensive in-house training on specialist manufacturing machinery.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term technical development.
• Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
• 26 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Maintenance Engineer opportunity.

Maintenance Engineer | Semi-Skilled to Skilled | Training & Progression

Are you a Semi-Skilled Engineer, Skilled Engineer or aspiring Maintenance Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your technical skills, work on a range of manufacturing machinery and progress your career through training?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established engineering service provider delivering reliable maintenance solutions to industrial manufacturing clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their team based in South Molton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician or someone with an electrical or mechanical engineering background who wants to develop their skills within a supportive environment. You will be involved in planned maintenance, breakdown support, machinery repairs and improvement projects, helping to ensure customer operations continue running safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will receive support through in-house and certificated training programmes where required, providing the opportunity to develop technically and progress within the business.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Support planned maintenance activities, breakdown response and machinery repairs.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Support system upgrades and engineering improvement projects where required.
• Help minimise downtime by responding proactively to engineering issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and equipment performance.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and effectively.
• Work within a safe working environment and follow company procedures.
• Work collaboratively as part of an experienced engineering team.

What We're Looking For

To be successful as a Maintenance Engineer, you'll have:

• An electrical or mechanical engineering background, qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience within an engineering, maintenance or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• A willingness to develop your technical skills through training.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A self-motivated approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits & Package

• In-house and certificated training programmes.
• Support to develop your technical skills and progress your career.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of manufacturing machinery.
• Join a growing engineering maintenance business supporting industrial manufacturing clients.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for long-term development.
• Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
• 26 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

If you're looking to develop your career as a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician or Semi-Skilled Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Maintenance Engineer opportunity.

This is a permanent Accounts & Administrative Assistant position, with full-time hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday available as the standard working pattern. However, the client is genuinely flexible and would also consider a reduced working week of between 25 and 30 hours, with flexibility around the days and hours worked. This could be ideal for someone looking to fit work around school runs, family commitments, studies or other commitments.

As an Accounts & Administrative Assistant, you'll work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, taking responsibility for a varied mix of accounts work, credit control and general administrative support across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Accounts & Administrative Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and customer invoices and credit notes accurately using Sage 50.
• Matching supplier invoices against the purchase order system.
• Reconciling supplier statements each month.
• Authorising purchase orders and processing receipts.
• Managing credit control by chasing outstanding payments and resolving customer account queries.
• Building positive relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting the Finance Manager with a variety of finance and accounts tasks as required.
• Providing general administrative support across the wider business.

This is a varied Accounts & Administrative Assistant role where you'll be trusted to manage your own workload once you're settled in. You'll have plenty of independence while still having the support of an experienced Finance Manager and wider finance team when needed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an Accounts & Administrative Assistant who enjoys a varied role and is happy taking ownership of their workload.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience processing invoices, credit notes, reconciliations and other day-to-day accounts and finance administration.
• Previous credit control experience and confidence chasing outstanding payments while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Sage 50 experience would be an advantage, but experience using any accounting software will be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn and support across different areas of the business.

If you're an experienced Accounts & Administrative Assistant looking for a role where you can use your accounts and finance skills while also getting involved in the wider business, this could be a great opportunity.

What's in It for You?

• A varied Accounts & Administrative Assistant position where no two days are the same.
• Flexible working options, with full-time hours available alongside the flexibility to agree a working pattern that fits around school runs, family commitments, studies or other commitments.
• Plenty of trust and independence once you're settled into the role.
• A friendly and supportive finance team with an approachable Finance Manager.
• The opportunity to take on a varied role covering accounts, credit control and wider business administration.

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll have the flexibility to choose between 25 and 30 hours per week, with a working pattern that can fit around school runs, family commitments, studies or other commitments. You'll also become a valued member of a friendly and supportive finance team where your contribution really matters.

We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts Assistant to join their small, close-knit finance team based in Paignton. This is a busy, varied role where you'll work closely with the Finance Manager, enjoy plenty of independence once trained and have the support of the wider finance team whenever you need it.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day finance function with a mix of credit control and accounts administration, including:

• Processing supplier and customer invoices and credit notes accurately using Sage 50.
• Matching supplier invoices against the purchase order system.
• Reconciling supplier statements each month.
• Authorising purchase orders and processing receipts.
• Managing credit control by chasing outstanding payments and resolving customer account queries.
• Building positive relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting the Finance Manager with a variety of finance tasks as required.
• Providing general administrative support when needed.

This is a role where you'll be trusted to manage your own workload once you've settled in. No two days are the same, so you'll enjoy getting involved and helping wherever needed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an Accounts Assistant who enjoys a varied role and is happy taking ownership of their workload once they've been shown the ropes.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience processing invoices, credit notes, reconciliations and other day-to-day finance administration.
• Previous credit control experience and confidence chasing outstanding payments while building positive relationships with customers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Sage 50 experience would be an advantage, although experience using another accounts package will also be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be happy to roll up your sleeves and support the Finance Manager and wider finance team whenever needed.

What's in It for You?

• £13.46–£14.42 per hour (FTE £28k–£30k per year).
• Choose to work between 25 and 30 hours per week.
• Flexibility around when those hours are worked to fit around school runs, family commitments, studies or other commitments.
• A varied Accounts Assistant role where no two days are the same.
• Plenty of trust and independence once you're settled into the role.
• A friendly, supportive finance team and an approachable Finance Manager.
• The opportunity to make a real difference within a growing business where your contribution is genuinely valued.

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong credit control skills and you're looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with a great local employer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper to join our client’s team.

This is a varied role, with approximately 50% of your time dedicated to payroll and 50% to bookkeeping and VAT preparation. You will work with a wide range of clients and be responsible for managing a busy payroll workload while also supporting clients with their bookkeeping and VAT requirements.

We are also open to a part-time payroll specialist

If you are looking for a 3-day-per-week role, our client would also consider a candidate who wants to focus solely on payroll administration. This position would not include the bookkeeping and VAT responsibilities.

What you'll be doing

Payroll

• Processing and filing payroll for approximately 100 clients.
• Managing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Dealing with all aspects of payroll.
• Handling client queries and liaising with HMRC where necessary.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Working with PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.

Bookkeeping & VAT

• Assisting with bookkeeping for a wide range of clients.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Working with Sage 50, QuickBooks, Xero and Microsoft Excel.

Client & Office Support

• Communicating with clients, colleagues and HMRC.
• Dealing with clients who visit the office.
• Helping with general administrative duties as required.

What we're looking for

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' recent experience processing a high volume of payroll transactions.
• A sound understanding of current payroll legislation, including PAYE, SSP, SMP, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients and HMRC.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Why this could be the role for you

If you have solid payroll experience and are looking for a varied role with the opportunity to work across payroll, bookkeeping and VAT, this could be a great opportunity.

Our client is also open to considering a 3-day-per-week payroll-only candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for greater flexibility.

This Machine Operator role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing team. Whether you’re an experienced Machine Operator or a Production Operative looking to step up, full training is provided to help you become a skilled Print Operator.

About the Machine Operator Role

As a Machine Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating production machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on Machine Operator position in a fast-paced production environment, ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator / Production Operative, you will:

• Set up and operate production machinery
• Monitor output and carry out quality checks
• Clean and maintain machines and work areas
• Record production data (materials, quantities, timings)
• Report faults or breakdowns to the supervisor
• Support continuous improvement across the production line
• Follow all health & safety procedures

About You

We’re looking for a Machine Operator or Manufacturing Operative who has:

• Experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operative, Print Operator, or similar
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and processes
• Basic computer/IT skills
• A reliable, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for semi-skilled candidates to progress into a Machine Operator role.

Salary & Benefits

• £29,375 per year (including 17.5% shift premium)
• Overtime paid at 1.33x
• Annual company performance bonus
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 25 days based on a standard 5-day working week) 
• Birthday day off
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week

Standard shift pattern:

• Monday–Wednesday: 16:00–02:00
• Thursday: 15:30–01:00

Training period (1–3 months):

• Monday–Wednesday: 06:30–16:30
• Thursday: 06:30–16:00
  (Shift premium not applicable during training)

If you’re a Machine Operator, Production Operative, or Manufacturing Operative looking for your next opportunity, apply today and take the next step in your career.

Our clients range from established businesses to growing SMEs across Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay and the wider South West, with roles covering a variety of sales environments and levels of experience.

If you're considering a move, or simply want to understand what opportunities are available, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

Roles we recruit

We recruit across a broad range of sales positions, including:

• Sales Development & Inside Sales
• Business Development & New Business
• Field Sales & Territory Sales
• Account Management & Client Relationships
• Technical & Solution Sales

Who we work with

We speak with sales professionals from a range of backgrounds, whether your experience is in new business development, account management, technical sales or a combination of the two.

Our clients typically look for people who have:

• Experience working in a B2B sales environment
• A track record of working towards and achieving commercial targets
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and commercially focused approach
• Experience developing new business, managing accounts or both

What’s available

The roles we recruit for vary depending on the business, sector and position, but can include:

• Competitive basic salaries and commission
• Hybrid, remote, field and office-based positions
• Opportunities with established and growing businesses
• Technical and specialist sales environments
• Opportunities to develop and progress within the business

Thinking about your next move?

You don't need to be actively looking for a new role to speak with us.

If you're interested in understanding what's happening in the B2B sales market, would like to hear about relevant opportunities, or simply want to discuss your options, we're happy to have a confidential conversation.

You will be the first port of call for customers, taking incoming calls and recording details of road traffic accidents in order to setup up a claim and begin the customer journey. The job involves a lot of phone and data entry work, and accuracy is paramount.  

Full time and part time hours considered but must include Monday & Tuesday as they are our client’s busiest days.

The Job

• Take incoming calls and first notification of loss of road traffic accidents
• Collect and record accurate details from customers, and asking questions to get a full and clear understanding of the circumstances of the claim
• Photo copying and scanning documents
• General office duties

About you

• At least 1 years’ experience in a telephone based customer service role
• Ability to accurately record information obtained coupled with high levels of attention to detail
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Accurate data entry skills

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary £23,000 per year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Salary reviews and opportunity for progression
• Staff discounts