Job vacancies

Operations Administrator

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide administrative and coordination support to the Operations Manager and Engineering team in the day-to-day running of the Engineering department. This includes scheduling site surveys and audits, arranging hotel accommodation and travel for engineering and site teams, and assisting with the management of site issues and Health & Safety matters, including incidents and near misses.

Role/Responsibilities

• A role model in encouraging and enforcing the culture of the company
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Engineering teams, assisting in the overall management and administration of the Engineering department, including in the Operations Manager’s absence
• Schedule and coordinate site surveys, audits and inspections, liaising with clients, site contacts and engineers to arrange access, timing and resources
• Book and coordinate hotel accommodation and travel arrangements for engineers and site teams as required
• Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day site issues, helping coordinate a prompt resolution and escalating to the Operations Manager where necessary
• Support the logging, reporting and administration of Health & Safety issues and incidents, including near misses, ensuring accurate records are maintained and follow-up actions are tracked to completion
• Ensuring company policy is adhered to
• Assist with HSQE and Operational/Engineering meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes, and attend if required
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to engineering activities, site visits and compliance requirements
• Continuously improve technical knowledge and operational techniques through ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks and undertake projects as necessitated within the company

Additional Terms and Conditions

• Salary £[TBC] pa
• Pension contribution
• Private Medical cover provided
• Company Credit Card (for travel and accommodation bookings)

Applications to careers@davistrackhire.com, FAO Phill Wright

Business Development Manager

Role Overview

This is primarily an office-based role based at our office in Retford, Notts, with occasional travel required where the needs of the business require it. You may also be required to work at various locations on a temporary basis following reasonable notice.

Reporting to the Head of UK Sales, the Business Development Manager role is imperative to maintaining a strong sales pipeline by creating new business opportunities and ensuring repeat business from existing customers. You will be required to pro-actively seek new business opportunities from companies across various sectors throughout the UK and also manage and develop existing accounts through regular outbound business development calls and client visits.

You will also deal with telephone enquiries from customers and Davis Trackhire personnel, obtain detailed information from customers and ensure that all data and sales activity is logged on the company’s bespoke CRM system.

Role/Responsibilities

• Developing and undertaking specific telemarketing campaigns involving background research into target markets, development of call content (proposition, benefits, customers testimonials etc.), cold calls and follow-up communications.
• Assisting in the development of email communications or supporting materials to complement cold calling activities.
• Undertaking regular face-to-face visits to prospect, lapsed and existing customers.
• Using company CRM system to create, record, and monitor campaigns plus update and maintain existing information.
• Working in coordination with the company’s Project Engineers to arrange customer site surveys
• Working in close coordination with the Hire Desk Controller to ensure diary and stock management always remains accurate
• Working in close coordination with the Head of Planning & Logistics to ensure customer enquiries can be facilitated prior to accepting orders
• Identifying and developing contact with prospect companies.
• Maintaining contact with lapsed and regular event customers.
• Expanding relationships with existing large key customer accounts.
• Providing, as and when required by the Company Directors / Senior Account Manager, with marketing and administrative support for tactical activities including advertising, public relations, social media, collateral, website, communications, events, customer surveys, memberships, accreditations and tender/pre-qualification.
• Analysing trade press/newsletters for potential opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities through online database subscriptions and directories.
• Attending sector-specific trade shows in both an exhibitor and delegate capacity

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Proven track record in business-to-business sales & business development within the plant hire / construction / outdoor events sector would be prefferable.
• Sound knowledge of our products would be advantageous, however training will be provided
• The ability to sell on service and product quality
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Excellent literacy skills
• Sound understanding of basic IT (ie. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• The ability to prioritise a heavy workload
• The ability to work under pressure
• A high level of commercial judgment
• Interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage time to maximise contact with customers and prospects.
• Working towards objectives and achieving goals.
• Listening to customers/prospects and quickly identifying needs.
• Building solid, effective working relationships with others in a team environment.
• Full UK driving licence

Additional Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company phone & laptop

Working Hours

• Full time, Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00

Location

• Retford, Notts

Salary

• £35,000 P/A

Applications to careers@davistrackhire.com, FAO Rob Palmer