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Current Vacancies (18 November 2008)
Technical Sales Engineer (Pocklington)
We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to liaise with customers, perform quotations, sales and
contract fulfilment duties and provide technical knowledge of diesel generators.
Project Engineer (Electrical/Controls) (Pocklington)
This role requires a commercially-astute project engineer with an engineering background. It is a
hands-on role, requiring the ability to design layout rooms and electrical circuits associated with
diesel generator installations and control systems. Knowledge of diesel generators, control
systems and installation layouts is required.
Group Management Accountant (Pocklington/South Kirkby)
We require a management accountant for the management of a multi site finance department.
Duties will include the production of management accounts and management information for
Group companies and trading divisions.
Service Engineers for Diesel Generators (York, South Kirkby, Runcorn, Bristol, London)
Service Engineers required to carry out the maintenance and installation of diesel generators and
peripherals either in situ at customer premises throughout the UK or based in our workshop at
Pocklington Industrial Estate, York. Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge preferred.
Hands-on capability with installations and electrical work required.
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Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer, ideally with technical knowledge of diesel generators
Ref: YML050
Location: York, YO42 1NR
THE JOB
We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to liaise with customers, perform quotations, sales and
contract fulfilment duties and provide technical knowledge of diesel generators.
THE COMPANY
Yorpower is recognised to be one of the fastest growing and most successful suppliers of diesel
generators and after-market support in the UK today. Our growth has been thanks to a simple
approach - focus on our products and services and focus on our customers. We provide a rapid
and comprehensive customer service, whatever the requirement and wherever in the world it may
be. Around half our annual turnover is exported, and we have supplied customers in over 50
countries to date.
It’s our people who make us so successful. And we make sure they know they’re valued by
recognising achievement and encouraging ambition – making sure everyone has a goal and knows
what they need to do to reach it. In every area of the business, you will find dynamic and
ambitious people, driven to be successful. With many positive times ahead, Power Plant Services
(the after-market division of Yorpower) is seeking people to add a fresh perspective and bring their
personalities to the company.
THE ROLE
- Customer liaison, quotations, sales and contract fulfilment duties
- Producing technical quotations for diesel generators and installations
- Provide technical advice to customers on diesel generators
- Regular follow-ups to maximise orders won
- Managing orders through to fulfilment with operations support
- Build strong customer relationships
DAILY TASKS
- Quotations and follow-up
- Customer liaison as appropriate
- Creation of documentation as necessary
- Contract fulfilment activities
- Support to operation teams as appropriate.
- Other job-related activities as requested from time-to-time
- Produce Management Reports as necessary
SKILLS
- Technical ability to grasp engine/generator technical aspects for quotations
- Supplier management skills
- First class customer service skills gained from customer service experience
- Experience/skills in the production of accurate quotations within tight deadlines
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of and ability to sell products and services to customers
- An aptitude and willingness to understand or learn the technical aspects of the business,
notably in repairs and spares
- High standard in use of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet
- Ability to work with IT tools. Everyday use of CRM system (Act) and “Service Director” is
required; training will be provided but the successful applicant will need an aptitude for the use
of such IT tools.
- Assimilate complex information
- Willingness to assist other departments when needed
- Flexible approach to requests and priorities
- Respectful, patient/encouraging approach to colleagues
- Committed to professional product and customer service delivery
INTERESTED?
Please apply in writing or by email to the HR Director, Yorpower, Blenheim
Road, Pocklington Industrial Estate, York, YO42 1NR. Please include your CV, covering letter and
current salary details quoting reference YML050.
Job Title: Project Engineer (Electrical/Controls)
Ref: YML051
Location: York, YO42 1NR
THE JOB
This role requires a commercially-astute project engineer with an engineering background. It is a
hands-on role, requiring the ability to design layout rooms and electrical circuits associated with
diesel generator installations and control systems. Knowledge of diesel generators, control
systems and installation layouts is required.
THE COMPANY
Yorpower is recognised to be one of the fastest growing and most successful suppliers of diesel
generators and after-market support in the UK today. Our growth has been thanks to a simple
approach - focus on our products and services and focus on our customers. We provide a rapid
and comprehensive customer service, whatever the requirement and wherever in the world it may
be. Around half our annual turnover is exported, and we have supplied customers in over 50
countries to date.
It’s our people who make us so successful. And we make sure they know they’re valued by
recognising achievement and encouraging ambition – making sure everyone has a goal and knows
what they need to do to reach it. In every area of the business, you will find dynamic and
ambitious people, driven to be successful. With many positive times ahead, Power Plant Services
(the after-market division of Yorpower) is seeking people to add a fresh perspective and bring their
personalities to the company.
THE ROLE
- Using Auto Cad, design generator room installation layouts
- Using Auto Cad, design control systems for generator control
- Using Auto Cad, design electrical schematics for complete generator installations
- Programming control systems
- Customer technical support and liaison
- Occasional attendance to site for pre-sale technical support with consultants, contractors
and end users
- Occasional attendance to site for installation, commissioning, general assistance and postsale
technical support as necessary
- Control system wiring
- Providing hands-on assistance and advice to workshop staff as necessary
- PLC / Deep Sea / Deif programming work
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree calibre
- Experience preferable but recent graduates would also be considered
- Electrical/electronic/control system engineering knowledge
INTERESTED?
Please apply in writing or by email to the HR Director, Yorpower, Blenheim
Road, Pocklington Industrial Estate, York, YO42 1NR. Please include your CV, covering letter and
current salary details quoting reference YML051.
Job Title: Group Management Accountant
Ref: YML006
Location: Pocklington, York or South Kirkby
THE JOB
Primary requirement is day-to-day management of a multi site finance department. Duties will include the
production of management accounts and management information for Group companies and trading
divisions.
THE COMPANY
Yorpower is recognised to be one of the fastest growing and most successful suppliers of diesel generators
and after-market support in the UK today. Our growth has been thanks to a simple approach - focus on our
products and services and focus on our customers. We provide a rapid and comprehensive customer
service, whatever the requirement and wherever in the world it may be. Around half our annual turnover is
exported, and we have supplied customers in over 50 countries to date.
It’s our people who make us so successful. And we make sure they know they’re valued by recognising
achievement and encouraging ambition – making sure everyone has a goal and knows what they need to do
to reach it. In every area of the business, you will find dynamic and ambitious people, driven to be
successful. With many positive times ahead we are seeking people to add a fresh perspective and bring
their personalities to the company.
Role – day-to-day
- Production of timely management information on a weekly basis
- Production of timely management accounts on a monthly basis
- Integration of accounting software packages
- Day to day cash management
- Finance support and guidance to senior management
- Project cost tracking
- Management of staff
- Inter company reconciliations
- Letter of Credit documentation and processing
- Other job-related activities as requested from time-to-time.
Qualifications & Skills
Qualified or good part qualified finalist – ACCA or CIMA. Experience within industry is preferable. The role
will suit a hands-on individual who enjoys variety in their work and who can be flexible to meet the exacting
requirements of our customers.
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
- High standard in use of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and Accounting Packages
- Assimilate complex information
- Ability to work under high pressure to tight deadlines
- Willingness to assist other departments when needed
- Flexible approach to requests and priorities
- Respectful, patient/encouraging approach to colleagues
- Committed to professional product and customer service delivery
INTERESTED?
Please apply in writing or by email to the HR Director, Yorpower, Blenheim
Road, Pocklington Industrial Estate, York, YO42 1NR. Please include your CV, covering letter and
current salary details quoting reference YML006.
Job Title: Service Engineers
Ref: PPS008
Location: Various locations throughout the UK (York, South Kirbky, Runcorn, Bristol, London)
THE JOB
We require Service Engineers to carry out the maintenance and installation of diesel generators
and peripherals throughout the UK.
THE COMPANY
Power Plant Services is the after-market division of Yorpower Manufacturing Ltd. Yorpower is
recognised to be one of the fastest growing and most successful suppliers of diesel generators and
after-market support in the UK today. Our growth has been thanks to a simple approach - focus on
our products and services and focus on our customers. We provide a rapid and comprehensive
customer service, whatever the requirement and wherever in the world it may be. Around half our
annual turnover is exported, and we have supplied customers in over 50 countries to date.
It’s our people who make us so successful. And we make sure they know they’re valued by
recognising achievement and encouraging ambition – making sure everyone has a goal and knows
what they need to do to reach it. In every area of the business, you will find dynamic and
ambitious people, driven to be successful. With many positive times ahead, Power Plant Services
(the after-market division of Yorpower) is seeking people to add a fresh perspective and bring their
personalities to the company.
THE ROLE
We require Service Engineers to carry out the maintenance and installation of diesel generators
and peripherals either in situ at customer premises throughout the UK or based in our workshops.
DAILY TASKS
- Carry out minor and major services to diesel engine generator sets at customer sites
- Visit customer sites to perform site surveys in order to assist in project design and proposals
- Visit customer sites to perform, but not limited to, diesel generator installations
- Visit customer sites to perform commissioning in liaison with electrical contractors
- Hands-on installation work
- Emergency call outs to customer breakdowns
- Attendance at relevant product training courses
- Any other relevant duties as may be required from time to time
SKILLS
- Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge preferred
- Diesel generator knowledge preferred
- IEE regs (beneficial)
- Part P (beneficial)
LOCATION
Various locations (York, South Kirkby, Runcorn, Bristol and London). Regular travel to customer
premises, installations and suppliers based within the UK. Motor vehicle provided.
INTERESTED?
Please apply in writing or by email to the HR Director, Power Plant Services,
Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, West Yorkshire WF9 3AP. Please include your CV,
covering letter and current salary details quoting reference PPS008.
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